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FCS Football Talk is a weekly FCS podcast, presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Senior FCS Analyst Sam Herder hosts the show throughout the year. During the season, FCS Football Central Senior Editor Zach McKinnell joins as a co-host. In the offseason, Sam brings on guests from all around the FCS for in-depth conversations.

Recent Episodes
  • 1-on-1 with Harvard Head Coach Andrew Aurich
    Apr 15, 2025 – 20:31
  • 1-on-1 with UIW Head Coach Clint Killough
    Apr 11, 2025 – 24:39
  • 1-on-1 with UTRGV Head Coach Travis Bush
    Apr 4, 2025 – 24:06
  • 1-on-1 with Montana State AD Leon Costello
    Apr 3, 2025 – 31:13
  • 1-on-1 with SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross
    Mar 28, 2025 – 31:28
  • 1-on-1 with ETSU Head Coach Will Healy
    Mar 26, 2025 – 32:12
  • 1-on-1 with Idaho Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr.
    Mar 20, 2025 – 25:41
  • 1-on-1 with NDSU Head Coach Tim Polasek
    Mar 13, 2025 – 35:32
  • FCS Championship: FCS Playoff Committee Jan. 4 Press Conference
    Jan 5, 2025 – 17:38
  • FCS Championship: Tim Polasek Jan. 4 Press Conference
    Jan 5, 2025 – 12:56
  • FCS Championship: Brent Vigen Jan. 4 Press Conference
    Jan 5, 2025 – 18:38
  • Colter Nuanez Discusses Montana State's Path To Frisco
    Dec 31, 2024 – 30:51
  • Mike McFeely Discusses NDSU's Return To Frisco
    Dec 31, 2024 – 48:45
  • FCS Championship Preview
    Dec 30, 2024 – 51:09
  • Previewing The FCS Semifinals
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:15:33
  • Previewing The FCS Quarterfinals
    Dec 12, 2024 – 01:07:39
  • 1st-Round Thoughts + Awards Finalists + 2nd-Round Preview
    Dec 4, 2024 – 58:31
  • Conference-by-Conference Playoff Outlooks
    Nov 20, 2024 – 01:11:08
  • The Race Heats Up For Top 8 FCS Playoff Seeds
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:07:34
  • Selection Committee Chair Matt Larsen & The NCAA's Ty Halpin Discuss FCS Playoffs
    Nov 4, 2024 – 36:19
  • Reacting To The FCS Playoff Committee’s Top 10
    Oct 30, 2024 – 01:01:12
  • SDSU Faces Another Top 5 Team After Getting Knocked Off Its No. 1 Spot
    Oct 23, 2024 – 01:29:38
  • The No. 1 vs. No. 2 Showdown Is Here
    Oct 16, 2024 – 01:20:49
  • Biggest FCS Midseason Questions
    Oct 9, 2024 – 01:05:08
  • Ranked Matchups Continue Into Week 6
    Oct 2, 2024 – 53:10
  • How Open Is The FCS National Title Race?
    Sep 25, 2024 – 53:36
  • Mixed Performances By Top 5 Teams, Realignment Talk, Week 4 Preview
    Sep 18, 2024 – 01:03:39
  • Several Preseason-Ranked Teams Fall To 0-2, UND Upsets Montana, Week 3 Preview
    Sep 11, 2024 – 57:57
  • How To Gauge FCS-FBS Results + 2 Ranked Matchups Highlight Week 2
    Sep 4, 2024 – 01:00:07
  • Montana State Gets FBS Win + NDSU, SDSU Take On P4 Opponents
    Aug 28, 2024 – 01:02:38
  • Top FCS Storylines + Week 0 Preview
    Aug 21, 2024 – 01:02:07
  • A Wide-Ranging FCS Conversation w/ Brian McLaughlin
    Aug 8, 2024 – 56:04
  • 1-on-1 With SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross
    Jul 22, 2024 – 27:22
  • Furman Preview w/ Cole Neely – Will Furman Continue Its National Rise?
    Jul 19, 2024 – 45:08
  • 2024 FCS Over/Unders w/ Zach McKinnell
    Jul 11, 2024 – 01:35:52
  • South Dakota Preview w/ Jay Elsen – Will USD Sustain Its 2023 Success?
    Jul 1, 2024 – 38:10
  • Idaho Preview w/ Brian Marceau – Vandals On The Rise
    Jun 27, 2024 – 40:26
  • Discussing FCS Quarterbacks w/ Stone Labanowitz
    Jun 22, 2024 – 48:00
  • Villanova Preview w/ Ed Benkin: Nova Looks To Be A Contender Again
    Jun 6, 2024 – 29:07
  • UAlbany Preview w/ Daniel Steenkamer: Great Danes Looking To Reload
    May 10, 2024 – 41:14
  • NDSU Preview w/ Sam Neidermann: Bison Look Championship Caliber Entering 2024
    May 1, 2024 – 50:25
  • Montana Preview: Griz Reloading For Another Run w/ Colter Nuanez
    Apr 18, 2024 – 40:31
  • SDSU Preview: Can The Jacks 3-Peat? w/ Matt Zimmer
    Apr 12, 2024 – 31:30
  • Patty Viverito Discusses MVFC Multimedia Deal, FCS Playoff Changes, D1 Football Landscape + More
    Apr 10, 2024 – 28:30
  • FCS-G5 BS Session In Indy w/ Colton Pool
    Mar 2, 2024 – 51:29
  • Discussing Delaware's Decision To Go FBS w/ Daniel Steenkamer
    Feb 22, 2024 – 52:40
  • FCS, DI-AAA Leaders Chart A Path Forward In Changing D1 Landscape w/ Ryan Ivey
    Feb 15, 2024 – 46:11
  • Frisco Recap + SDSU’s 2023 Team + SDSU/Montana’s 2024 Lookahead
    Jan 10, 2024 – 33:19
  • FCS Championship Preview w/ Matt Zimmer & Colter Nuanez
    Jan 3, 2024 – 01:32:14
  • Montana, SDSU Punch Tickets To The FCS Championship
    Dec 20, 2023 – 26:38
Recent Reviews
  • RustyMT
    Great podcast for the FCS fan
    Great content. The hosts are very knowledgeable for all teams in the FCS, not just a few teams or conferences. I enjoy listening!
  • Tessa-Savannah
    FCS Podcast—Sam
    Knowledgeable, unbiased. Great content. Like the passion. Fully invested in FCS football. I am interested in FCS recruiting also. Would like to see more players accept FCS scholarships over excess P5 PWO’s.
  • FlyPixel
    Great FCS coverage by Sam Herder.
    Sam does a great job covering the FCS. I especially enjoy the MVFC and Big Sky coverage.
  • gators2011
    The Finest Of The FCS
    Sam provides the best FCS content around.
  • bkinzel99
    Thank you for covering FCS Football!!
    Awesome pod! Great to have some FCS football coverage. Keep up the good work!
  • Mininistry
    Bets FCS Podcast in the Country
    Nobody knows the FCS like Sam Herder. He is to FCS football what Adrian Wojnarowski is to the NBA. If you went to an FCS school or love that division, this is your podcast. If you went to an FBS school and your squad is playing a team from the FCS, this is your podcast. Give it a listen; you won’t be disappointed.
  • Bison jess
    Brainless
    You would be better off cutting your wrists than listening to this. Sam is misinformed and does not know what he is talking about.
  • brock.solberg
    Great Podcast
    This podcast has quickly shifted into my weekly rotation. The insights that these guys provide really help a fan of an FCS team to get a better picture of the whole FCS landscape.
  • eaglet12
    Great coverage
    Always good to hear about football outside the MVFC, CAA and Big Sky.
  • Mole, The
    Great Job
    Keep up the good work Sam and Brian. Appreciate your dedication and preparation Thanks
  • WSU_Brandon
    Finally
    This is about the only national level coverage of FCS football and these guys are great! If you care about the FCS, this is the podcast to listen to
  • Bittalion
    Love the pod!
    It has been great getting 2 pods a week! Keep up the great work and the awesome FCS coverage! You guys are an integral part of the machine! Thank you!
  • MorenoSprings
    Great Podcast!
    I listen to all the FCS podcasts I can get and this one is the best. The B-Mac and Herd podcast is comprehensive, thorough, insightful, relevant and unbiased. It’s not silly, repetitive or dismissive. Each podcast is organized and often includes bonus info (history, opinion, or food for thought) to broaden the listeners perspective while touching on hot issues each week. Thank you!
  • WestSideRabbit
    Excellent
    Brian and Sam are the best in the business. They do a tremendous job covering FCS football.
  • matthewfraase
    Best in the business
    Top notch knowledge from the best guys covering the FCS. Outstanding podcast!
  • Virginia Freedom
    Smart analysis
    Intelligent and entertaining analysis of the FCS from two solid experts.
  • VivaMatadors
    Good, but...
    Great analysis but Be Warned: these guys take themselves very seriously. This is an offshoot of HeroSports, and it seems like hosts spend at least 15 minutes of each show countering what random fans complain about on Twitter. Their analysis speaks for itself....maybe this aspect of content will work itself out as the season progresses. Also how about developing some weekly/recurring prediction segments focused on weekly issues like biggest winner, Game of the Week, etc.? This would help provide structure to a show that feels discombobulated. Then again, one of these guys generally reminds(reprimands?) listeners each week that the hosts will “do what they want”, so maybe this isn’t the forum for innovation.
  • mooneypm
    The best in the nation
    IMO the best national FCS podcast in the country and there’s several good options. Brian and Sam are the GOATs.
  • saber t00th
    Best FCS Podcast
    If you're a fan of FCS football, this is the podcast for you. There are other good ones out there but Brian and Sam know the national landscape better than anyone. A must listen!
  • BB-FCSdude
    A must for FCS fans
    Brian and Sam do a terrific job covering teams from around the country. It helps me learn about teams outside the Midwest. Their conversation is so natural with each other and they obviously appreciate their audience. Top-notch content!!
  • MbbFanatic
    No recap?
    Like listening to these guys. Audio quality could be better. I am surprised by the lack of post championship, post Walter Payton coverage.
  • Tree from nodak
    Great fcs pod
    Great fair analysis.
  • B10Fan
    Great pod
    Best FCS content in the business. By a mile
  • JuanSerna
    Um
    Great pod about FCS. My only complaint is one of the co hosts says “um” constantly; almost after every word. It’s nitpicking but that’s my feedback
  • GolferT86
    Excellent Source for FCS Football
    I have been following the Hero Sports site for a while due to the excellent coverage of FCS football they do, and finally had some time to add the podcast to my listening list and I haven’t been disappointed! Chase, Sam, and Brian provide excellent highlights, news, and insights on all the FCS conferences across the country, and helps me, a diehard JMU fan (GO DUKES!) keep tabs on what’s going on across the nation. Keep up the great work, and I highly recommended listening if you love FCS football!
  • horrible1234
    Weekly Listen
    Great listen covering all of FCS. Being a JMU fan and listening to JMUSB and Greg Madia, this provides everything else I need.
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