• FCS Football Talk

  • By: BetMGM
  • Podcast

FCS Football Talk

By: BetMGM
  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • Conference-by-Conference Playoff Outlooks
    Nov 20 2024
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss playoff scenarios in each conference. Which teams are in contention for a Top 8 seed, and who are bubble teams to pay attention to?
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Race Heats Up For Top 8 FCS Playoff Seeds
    Nov 13 2024
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
    -Week 11 Three Game Balls and A Flag
    -A conference-by-conference look at teams still in contention for a Top 8 FCS playoff seed
    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Selection Committee Chair Matt Larsen & The NCAA's Ty Halpin Discuss FCS Playoffs
    Nov 4 2024
    On this episode, FCS Playoff Committee chair Matt Larsen and the NCAA’s Ty Halpin join the podcast to help break down many topics:

    -New format seeding the top 16 seeds

    -The committee using new metrics — KPI, Massey Ratings, and ESPN’s Football Power Index

    -Are ranked wins counted

    -What criteria or metric is usually discussed the most when forming the bracket, whether it be rankings, overall record, eye test, strength of schedule, ranked wins, etc.?

    -What is the selection process in determining the field and the order of seeds?

    -There are a few playoff committee members whose school will be in the discussion for a spot somewhere in the bracket. How does that work if, for example, NDSU is being discussed when it comes to seeding?

    -Minimum bids to host

    -Several FCS playoff games getting a national spotlight

    -Toyota Stadium renovations

    -Frisco
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    36 mins

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