The Samuel Akem Show

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I look into the NEC's strength of schedule and what that looks like for them going into the 2006 season. This is considered to be the weakest conference in the FCS, but they still have an AQ bid, so let's discuss what it will look like for them. UTRGV continues to set the standard for all of the budding teams in the FCS. Attendance, facilities, stadium renovations, recruiting. They are looking to continue to set the bar high. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis, so stay tuned for the entire episode.0:00 -Intro3:22 - NEC Strength of Schedule25:44 - FCS Teams Opting In To House Settlement31:04 - UTRGV Setting The Standard41:05 - NIU Signs Taron Dickens43:42 - RIP Coach Louis DiRienzo Jr. 44:35 - Final Thoughts45:41 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about the recent Manning Passing Academy and what that means for some of the top QBs in the subdivision. Were there some snubs with the top QBs in the FCS? The OVC Strength of Schedule was a topic of discussion, particularly how weak it is compared to the rest of the FCS. Some rule changes are happening in FCS football and across CFB. What do those rule changes look like? All of this and much more in this week's Akem's Analysis! 0:00 - Intro3:21 - OVC Strength of Schedule24:14 - Griz Add Future UTRGV Games29:21 - FCS QBs At Manning Passing Academy39:27 - FCS Oversight Committee Rule Changes50:33 - EWU Transfer Henry Hatada Film Review57:51 - Final Thoughts 59:25 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel talked about the Southland Conference and its strength of schedule coming into the 2026 football season. Which teams have tougher OOC schedules, and which have easier ones? One Southland team may be a dark horse to make noise in 2026; which team might that be? The OVC-BigSouth has officially rebranded and will be the OVC going forward. We break it down in this week's episode and more.0:00 - Intro2:25 - Southland Conference SOS28:36 - Montana QB/WR Camp Thoughts37:08 - OVC-Big South Re-Brand41:03 - Joe Gallagher EWU Transfer Film Review51:14 - Final Thoughts52:25 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discuss the FCS Stock Market and which teams are rising and falling. Who may be in the same place? This will be a huge segment during the football season. Continuing the SOS series, I'm talking Pioneer League this week. Who are the good teams, and who are the bad teams going into the 2026 season in the Pioneer League? Cody Hawkins was given a much-deserved contract extension; I discuss why I think the extension was a good idea. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis.0:00 - Intro2:57 - Pioneer League Strength of Schedule26:23 - FCS Stock Market43:52 - Cody Hawkins Contract Extension48:11 - Stony Brook Jersey Sponsorship52:40 - Albany OC Steps Down54:40 - Seven Cloud Tarleton Transfer Film Review1:01:54 - Final Thoughts1:04:03 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discuss the recent tampering violations that were given to UND and what that means for them in the foreseeable future. Karson Gordon recently transferred to Austin Peay by way of entering the portal as a track athlete. Did he crack the code for the rest of CFB players looking to transfer outside of the winter portal window? I also continue the FCS SOS series by talking about the SoCon's Strength of Schedule going into the 2026 season. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis!0:00 - Intro3:01 - SoCon Strength of Schedule24:05 - UND Tampering Violations31:12 - MVFC National TV Schedule In 202633:30 - UCLA QB Transfers To Austin Peay38:58 - Best FCS Offensive Trios In 202644:03 - Age-Based Eligibility Is Set To Pass48:24 - Sha'Heem Taylor Idaho Transfer Film Review1:01:09 - Final Thoughts1:02:25 - End

In this week's Akems Analysis, I look at all of the top storylines in the FCS this season and what people should be paying attention to going into the 2026 season. The Patriot League teams have some of the toughest schedules in all of FCS football. What is the reason for that? The Big Sky has 9 nationally televised games, which is historic. I discuss all of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis.0:00 - Intro3:20 - Patriot League Strength of Schedule19:14 - Biggest FCS Storylines for 202649:34 - Big Sky National TV Games in 202653:17 - UCLA QB Found Transfer Loophole56:46 - What College Coaches Want To See1:02:55 - Shoes Brinkley NAU Grad Transfer Film Review1:14:21 - Final Thoughts1:15:52 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discuss who my top 15 FCS WRs are coming into the 2026 season. I also discuss what an extension for Montana's Bobby Kennedy would mean and if it's the right decision. I have been looking into all the SOS from each conference in the FCS, and this week we looked at the Ivy League. Although they only play 10 games, the non-conference games greatly influence their SOS. So I got into what that looks like for each team in the Ivy League this week. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis.0:00 -  Intro6:18 - Ivy League Strength of Schedule18:54 - My Top 15 FCS WRs Coming Into 202638:04 - Kent Haslem Looking To Extend Bobby Kennedy46:44 - Which FCS Teams Have Been Spending?58:33 - Penn Transfer Alec Wills CB/N Film Review1:09:28 - Final Thoughts1:10:37 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, we are looking at the UAC's strength of schedule and which teams may have a harder or easier road to the postseason. All of the teams in the UAC play each other, so it's all about timing. New Weber State HC Eric Kjar joins the show to talk about what made him walk away from Corner Canyon to take his first-ever college coaching job. Montana signed a new partnership with Montana Knife Company. What does that look like going forward? All of this and so much more in this week's episode. 0:00 - Intro9:35 - UAC Strength of Schedule26:01 - Weber State HC Eric Kjar Interview55:31 - Griz Football/MKC Partnership1:03:00 - Harvard Football Announces Future OOC Games1:07:14 - New PAC-12 Looking To Add "At Least" One More1:14:43 - ESPN Does Not Want Expanded Playoff1:20:30 - Ethan Headings DB/ATH UND Commit Film Review1:36:26 - Final Thoughts1:38:46 - End