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  • Previewing The FCS Semifinals

    Previewing The FCS Semifinals
    2024/12/18
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
    -The Ivy League in the playoffs
    -Jason Eck leaving Idaho for New Mexico
    -Gevani McCoy potentially transferring to UIW
    -Semifinal matchups
    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 時間 16 分
  • Previewing The FCS Quarterfinals

    Previewing The FCS Quarterfinals
    2024/12/12
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell preview the quarterfinal round of the FCS playoffs.
    Friday, Dec. 13
    8 p.m. CT on ESPN: #8 Idaho at #1 Montana State
    Saturday, Dec. 14
    11 a.m. CT on ESPN: #6 UIW at #3 SDSU
    2 p.m. CT on ESPN+: #5 UC Davis at #4 South Dakota
    2:30 p.m. CT on ABC: #7 Mercer at #2 NDSU
    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 時間 8 分
  • 1st-Round Thoughts + Awards Finalists + 2nd-Round Preview

    1st-Round Thoughts + Awards Finalists + 2nd-Round Preview
    2024/12/04
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
    -Three Game Balls and A Flag from the first round of the playoffs
    -The Top 3 finalists for the Walter Payton Award and Buck Buchanan Award
    -Most intriguing second-round matchups
    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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    59 分
  • Conference-by-Conference Playoff Outlooks

    Conference-by-Conference Playoff Outlooks
    2024/11/20
    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 時間 11 分
  • The Race Heats Up For Top 8 FCS Playoff Seeds

    The Race Heats Up For Top 8 FCS Playoff Seeds
    2024/11/13
    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 時間 8 分
  • Selection Committee Chair Matt Larsen & The NCAA's Ty Halpin Discuss FCS Playoffs

    Selection Committee Chair Matt Larsen & The NCAA's Ty Halpin Discuss FCS Playoffs
    2024/11/04
    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 分
  • Reacting To The FCS Playoff Committee’s Top 10

    Reacting To The FCS Playoff Committee’s Top 10
    2024/10/30
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
    -The FCS Playoff Committee’s Top 10 rankings
    -Week 9 Three Game Balls and A Flag
    -SDSU’s big win over USD
    -Week 10’s most intriguing games
    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 時間 1 分
  • SDSU Faces Another Top 5 Team After Getting Knocked Off Its No. 1 Spot

    SDSU Faces Another Top 5 Team After Getting Knocked Off Its No. 1 Spot
    2024/10/23
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
    -Big-picture outlook of NDSU beating SDSU and how it shapes the national title picture
    -Week 8 Three Game Balls and A Flag
    -How far should voters have dropped Villanova and Mercer after upset losses in Week 8?
    -Is Tommy Mellott a dark horse pick for the Walter Payton Award?
    -Week 9 previews: No. 24 WCU at No. 14 Mercer and No. 4 USD at No. 3 SDSU
    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 時間 30 分