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FCS Football Talk Network
by Sam Herder
The FCS Football Talk Network is a network of shows featuring FCS analyst Sam Herder. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
Episodes
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Week 7 FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez
Listen to this week's FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez, which originally aired on 102.9 ESPN Missoula. To watch the video version along with other FCS/Big Sky shows, check out the Skyline Sports YouTube channel. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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Week 6 Takeaways, Parity, Pennington, Tarleton + More
On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -Biggest takeaways from Week 6 -Parity in the FCS? -Ty Pennington's performance -Khalid Bueno's standout freshman season -Tarleton's statement win -Ivy League outlook -And more For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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MonDak Football Show Week 6
Hosted by Sam Herder and Brad Jones, the MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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Week 6 FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez
Listen to this week's FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez, which originally aired on 102.9 ESPN Missoula. To watch the video version along with other FCS/Big Sky shows, check out the Skyline Sports YouTube channel. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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More Upsets Hit The FCS In A Wild Week 5
On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -Biggest takeaways from Week 5 -How does Montana State respond? -The SoCon race -SDSU moving to No. 1 -Youngstown State's rise -The upcoming Tarleton State at Austin Peay game -And more For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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MonDak Football Show Week 5
Hosted by Sam Herder and Brad Jones, the MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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Week 5 FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez
Listen to this week's FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez, which originally aired on 102.9 ESPN Missoula. To watch the video version along with other FCS/Big Sky shows, check out the Skyline Sports YouTube channel. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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Biggest Takeaways From A Hectic Week 4
On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -Biggest takeaways from Week 4 -4 ranked teams lose to unranked opponents -Montana and Youngstown State get huge ranked wins -Montana State overcomes injuries for a ranked victory -Tennessee Tech's comeback win -And more For daily podcasts by Sam, check out...
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MonDak Football Show Week 4
Hosted by Sam Herder and Brad Jones, the MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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Week 4 FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez
Listen to this week's FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez, which originally aired on 102.9 ESPN Missoula. To watch the video version along with other FCS/Big Sky shows, check out the Skyline Sports YouTube channel. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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Week 3 Takeaways, Where To Rank USD, SFA’s Rise, And More
On this episode of the FCS Daily Dose, Sam and Zach discuss: -Biggest takeaways from Week 3 -SDSU’s Top 10 win and Chase Mason’s injury -CAA and Patriot League races -How we ranked South Dakota -SFA rising in the rankings -Reacting to Montana’s and Montana State’s performances -And more For daily...
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MonDak Football Show Week 3
Hosted by Sam Herder and Brad Jones, the MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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Week 3 FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez
Listen to this week's FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez, which originally aired on 102.9 ESPN Missoula. To watch the video version along with other FCS/Big Sky shows, check out the Skyline Sports YouTube channel. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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Week 2 Takeaways, FCS-G6 Gap, And More
On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -Biggest takeaways from Week 2 -A strong Tier 2 in the FCS -Top 25 ballots discussion -G6 vs. FCS gap -Recruiting the transfer portal -And more For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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MonDak Football Show Week 2
Hosted by Sam Herder and Brad Jones, the MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez
Listen to this week's FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez, which originally aired on 102.9 ESPN Missoula. To watch the video version along with other FCS/Big Sky shows, check out the Skyline Sports YouTube channel. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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The FCS Gets 3 FBS Wins. Are More Coming In Week 2?
On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss their biggest takeaways from Week 1. Tarleton State, The Citadel, and Idaho State all knocked off FBS opponents, while West Florida continues to impress. They then look ahead to Week 2, including Montana State and Illinois State being favored against their…
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FCS Playoff Committee Preseason Press Conference
A preseason press conference was held for FCS media members on Aug. 25, allowing us to ask questions about the playoffs and championship. FCS Championship Committee Chair Kit Hughes (Holy Cross AD), Vice Chair Leon Costello (Montana State AD), and the NCAA’s Ty Halpin were in attendance.
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MonDak Football Show Week 1
Hosted by Sam Herder and Brad Jones, the MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez
Listen to this week's FCS Herd w/ Sam Herder and Colter Nuanez, which originally aired on 102.9 ESPN Missoula. To watch the video version along with other FCS/Big Sky shows, check out the Skyline Sports YouTube channel. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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UWF Arrives, Modrzewski Arrives, & The Big Sky, SoCon Races Will Be Great
On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -West Florida beating SIU in its D1 debut -Tarleton’s offense impresses -Austyn Modrzewski hype train -Competitive Big Sky and SoCon races -Thoughts on Montana's and UC Davis' close wins -Week 1 top games -And more
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Most Important FCS Game Of Every Week
On this episode, Sam discusses the most important FCS game of every week. Which matchups will have the biggest implications for the Top 25 polls and the playoff picture?
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Best Returning FCS Player At Each Position
On this episode, Sam and Zach pick their best returning player at each position in a snake draft format. They break down their top QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DT, DE, LB, S, and CB. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.
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Under-The-Radar Storylines Entering The 2026 Season
On this episode, Sam and Zach go back and forth on some under-the-radar storylines ahead of the 2026 FCS season. From regional storylines, to conference and national storylines, to players and coaches … there is no shortage of interesting topics as the season approaches. The podcast is presented…
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Most Likely FCS Over FBS Upsets
On this episode, Sam discusses his most likely FCS over FBS upsets in the 2026 season. Will the number of FCS over FBS wins increase this fall? And would one of them even be considered an upset?
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Comparing & Contrasting Our Top 25s To The Media Poll’s Ranking
On this episode, Sam and Zach compare and contrast their Top 25 ballots to the media poll’s rankings. Who are they higher on compared to other voters? What teams are they a bit more hesitant about? Who could rise or fall quickly from their preseason rankings? Those discussion points and much…
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Top 5 Preseason Favorites To Win The Buck Buchanan Award
On this episode, Sam breaks down his Top 5 preseason favorites to win the 2026 Buck Buchanan Award. Two defensive ends, two safeties, and a linebacker make the Top 5.
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Top 5 Preseason Favorites To Win The Walter Payton Award
On this episode, Sam breaks down his Top 5 preseason favorites to win the 2026 Walter Payton Award. A loaded race is sure to ensue this fall with multiple All-American quarterbacks returning. But can a non-QB win the award for the first time since 2016?
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And We're Back! With Some Exciting Plans For The 2026 Season
Sam's 8-week parental leave is coming to a close, which means new and fresh podcast episodes are coming your way soon! And by popular demand, the number of episodes will be increasing to 2-3 per week for the upcoming season. In this podcast channel, now called the FCS Football Talk Network, three...
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Re-Airing: An Early 2026 FCS Preseason Top 15
Note: This episode originally aired on May 27. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in late July. On this episode, Sam breaks down his early FCS Top 15 teams heading into the 2026 season.
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Re-Airing: Big-Picture Questions Ahead Of The 2026 FCS Season (w/ Timothy Rosario)
Note: This episode originally aired on March 9. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August. On this episode, Sam is joined by Timothy Rosario, co-host of The Bluebloods on FCS Football Central. The two discuss: -Most surprising offseason headline…
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Re-Airing: West Florida Broadcaster Will Kennedy Talks UWF’s DI Move
Note: This episode originally aired on April 8. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August. On this episode, Sam is joined by West Florida broadcaster Will Kennedy. The two discuss UWF’s move to the FCS from D2, the football program’s rapid rise, the…
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Re-Airing: College Athletics Consultant KC Smurthwaite
Note: This episode originally aired on March 18. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August. On this episode, Sam is joined by KC Smurthwaite, HERO Sports writer and a college athletics consultant The two discuss topics like future outlooks for conferences...
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Re-Airing: FCS Offseason Storylines (w/ Craig Haley)
Note: This episode originally aired on March 4. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August. On this episode, Sam is joined by Craig Haley, the FCS Senior Editor for Stats Perform/The Analyst. The two discuss: -FCS championship future -Private equity in the...
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An Early 2026 FCS Preseason Top 15
On this episode, Sam breaks down his early FCS Top 15 teams heading into the 2026 season.
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Harvard Schedules Tough OOC Games + FCS Misses Prime Opportunity For Week 0 Scheduling
On this episode, Sam talks about Harvard branching out and scheduling tough non-conference games against FCS playoff contenders. He also discusses the Week 0 slate this year and how it was a missed opportunity for the FCS. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for...
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Top Returning FCS Linebackers
On this episode, Sam breaks down his top 30 returning FCS linebackers. The ranking in article form can be found here. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.
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Top Returning FCS Quarterbacks
On this episode, Sam breaks down his top 25 returning FCS quarterbacks. The ranking in article form can be found here.
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Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant
On this episode, Sam is joined by Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant. They discuss: -Multiple Southland players as 2026 NFL Draft prospects -Player retention and the transfer portal -FCS playoff committee emphasizing D1 opponents -FCS Kickoff status -Autonomy subdivision discussions...
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Top Returning FCS Running Backs
On this episode, Sam breaks down his top 30 returning FCS running backs. The ranking in article form can be found here.
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West Florida Broadcaster Will Kennedy Talks UWF’s DI Move
On this episode, Sam is joined by West Florida broadcaster Will Kennedy. The two discuss UWF’s move to the FCS from D2, the football program’s rapid rise, the school’s investment in football, and more.
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Biggest Offseason Questions for Montana, MSU, SDSU, USD, UND
What are the biggest offseason questions for the Montana, Montana State, UND, USD, and SDSU football teams? We discuss one big-picture question for each program, and one on-field question for the 2026 season.
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News Bits: Playoff Committee Encouraging More D1 Opponents + Army-Navy Executive Order May Impact FCS + New DI Subdivision?
On this episode, Sam goes solo and talks about changes to the FCS playoff at-large selection criteria, this season’s championship game date possibly being moved, an executive order protecting the Army-Navy game potentially impacting the FCS quarterfinals and Celebration Bowl, changes to the...
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College Athletics Consultant KC Smurthwaite
On this episode, Sam is joined by KC Smurthwaite, HERO Sports writer and a college athletics consultant The two discuss topics like future outlooks for conferences like the UAC and Summit League, future realignment dominoes, the college football landscape, and private equity in the FCS playoffs....
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Big-Picture Questions Ahead Of The 2026 FCS Season (w/ Timothy Rosario)
On this episode, Sam is joined by Timothy Rosario, co-host of The Bluebloods on FCS Football Central. The two discuss: -Most surprising offseason headline -Big-picture questions ahead of the 2026 season -Is it Montana State vs. the field? -Who are some dark horses? -Can Illinois State keep its...
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FCS Offseason Storylines (w/ Craig Haley)
On this episode, Sam is joined by Craig Haley, the FCS Senior Editor for Stats Perform/The Analyst. The two discuss: -FCS championship future -Private equity in the playoffs -Penn hiring Rick Santos, and Yale hiring Kevin Cahill -Future realignment -Where has the FCS improved over Craig’s time...
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Tennessee Tech General Manager Justin McMullen
On this episode, Sam is joined by Tennessee Tech general manager and director of player personnel Justin McMullen. The two discuss: -The role of a college football GM -Recruiting the transfer portal -Player retention -Revenue-sharing -Communication with agents -Tampering -Transfer portal windows...
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NDSU Goes FBS, Hauck Retires & Unretires, Johansen Departs USD
On this episode, Sam is joined by Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central and The Bluebloods. The two discuss: -NDSU going to the FBS, why it makes sense for the Bison, and what it means for the FCS -Bobby Hauck retiring as head coach at Montana, and then quickly coming out of retirement to take…
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Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill
On this episode, Sam is joined by Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill. The two discuss: -Bobby Hauck’s retirement -Montana State winning the natty -Nashville experience -Update on Sequence Equity’s pitch for the FCS playoffs -Southern Utah and Utah Tech joining the Big Sky -Jersey patches...
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Stone Cold FCS QB Conversation w/ Stone Labanowitz
On this episode, Sam is joined by FCS Nation Radio’s Stone Labanowitz. The former Southern Illinois quarterback turned FCS media member talks all things quarterbacks. Sam and Stone chat about the top returners in 2026, discuss why many of the top signal-callers returned, and talk about some risks...
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The FCS Football Talk Network is a network of shows featuring FCS analyst Sam Herder. For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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