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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.
For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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10 SEP 2026 · 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 https://www.youtube.com/@skylinesports1861.
For daily podcasts by Sam, check out https://www.patreon.com/cw/SamHerderSports on Patreon.
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10 SEP 2026 · 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 FBS opponents. Two ranked matchups also highlight the slate: No. 16 William & Mary at No. 9 Lehigh and No. 13 Stephen F. Austin at No. 23 Abilene Christian.
For daily podcasts by Sam, check out https://www.patreon.com/cw/SamHerderSports on Patreon.
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7 SEP 2026 · 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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5 SEP 2026 · 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 https://www.patreon.com/cw/SamHerderSports on Patreon.
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4 SEP 2026 · 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 https://www.youtube.com/@skylinesports1861.
For daily podcasts by Sam, check out https://www.patreon.com/cw/SamHerderSports on Patreon.
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1 SEP 2026 · 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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20 AUG 2026 · 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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18 AUG 2026 · 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 https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://www.betmgm.com/en/sports?utm_source=herosports&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=homepage&utm_content=risk_free for online betting odds.
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14 AUG 2026 · 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 by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://www.betmgm.com/en/sports?utm_source=herosports&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=homepage&utm_content=risk_free for online betting odds.
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6 AUG 2026 · 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?
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.
For daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.
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| Author | Sam Herder |
| Organization | Sam Herder |
| Categories | Football |
| Website | www.spreaker.com |
| herder.samuel@gmail.com |
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