On this episode, Sam and Zach recap an epic FCS championship game as Montana State defeats Illinois State in overtime. They also talk about how ISU and MSU can reload for next season. And then they discuss the experience in Nashville, which made its debut hosting the game.
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Audio from Montana State's and Illinois State's FCS championship postgame press conferences.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen met with the media in Nashville two days before the FCS championship game.

Illinois State head coach Brock Spack met with the media in Nashville two days before the FCS championship game.

On this episode, Sam and Zach preview the FCS championship game between Montana State and Illinois State. What are some key matchups, things to watch, and storylines heading into this game?
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On this episode, Sam is joined by Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports and ESPN Montana. They discuss:
-Montana State’s journey to the national title game
-How this year’s team has a different personality from last year’s team
-Is last year’s championship result a motivating factor?
-Is this the best coaching job by Brent Vigen in his time at MSU?
-Justin Lamson and the new-look offense
-Illinois State matchup
-Nashville
-And more
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On this episode, Sam is joined by John Fitzgerald, the play-by-play voice for Illinois State. They discuss:
-Illinois State’s playoff journey to Nashville
-When did things click for Illinois State
-The win at NDSU
-Expected crowd in Nashville
-Key players for Illinois State
-Brock Spack
-Illinois State adapting to the new age of college athletics
-The matchup against Montana State
-And more
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, offensive lineman JT Reed, and defensive tackle Paul Brott met with the media for a virtual press conference a week before the FCS championship. In-person media interviews will be conducted two days before the game in Nashville. Here is audio from the Dec. 29 presser.

Illinois State head coach Brock Spack, quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, and linebacker Tye Niekamp met with the FCS media for a virtual press conference a week before the FCS championship. In-person media interviews will be conducted two days before the game in Nashville. Here is audio from the Dec. 29 presser.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:
-Recapping the semifinal games as Montana State defeats Montana in an epic atmosphere, and Illinois State’s incredible run continues with a win at Villanova.
-They then give a 500-foot view of the FCS championship matchup and the atmosphere it’ll be in Nashville.
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On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:
-3 Game Balls and a Flag from the quarterfinals
-Previewing the semifinal round
-How hyped is the Montana-Montana State game? How unexpected is the Illinois State-Villanova game? What are the keys to victory? And is new blood in one semifinal matchup good for the FCS?
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On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:
-3 Game Balls and a Flag from the 2nd round.
-What do we make of NDSU’s loss and Mercer’s performance? Meanwhile, USD and Montana impress in their wins.
-Game-by-game previews for the quarterfinals and Celebration Bowl.
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:
-3 Game Balls and a Flag from the 1st round
-Game-by-game previews for the 2nd round
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss the FCS playoff bracket. What were the biggest surprises in the seeds and on the bubble? They then break down each corner of the bracket before looking into the FCS championship odds.
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss playoff outlooks for each conference. Who are some bid thieves? Who is on the playoff bubble? Who is in a position to earn a Top 16 seed and a Top 8 seed? They break it all down here.
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On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:
-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 11
-USD, Mercer, Lamar, YSU, and NDSU all pick up wins in ranked matchups
-Playoff scenarios for teams and conferences, and how some Week 12 games impact the postseason picture
-Notable games include No. 14 Illinois State at No. 16 South Dakota State, No. 19 Lamar at No. 15 Stephen F. Austin, No. 17 South Dakota at No. 21 Southern Illinois, No. 9 UC Davis at No. 3 Montana State, and No. 11 Rhode Island at Maine
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On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:
-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 10
-Which upsets were most surprising between:
No. 24/25 ACU beat No. 2/2 Tarleton State
Indiana State beat No. 4/5 SDSU
Idaho State beat No. 6/6 UC Davis
South Dakota beat No. 8/10 North Dakota
UIW beat No. 14/14 Lamar
Idaho beat No. 19/21 Northern Arizona
Southern Utah beat No. 22/24 Austin Peay
-What to do with teams like Tarleton State and SDSU?
-Did we jump the gun on the NDSU vs. the field talk?
-Top 4 playoff seed scenarios
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On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:
-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 9
-NDSU rolls SDSU, James Conway breaks an FCS career record, Michael Wortham is a star, and UTRGV continues to impress
-Is it NDSU vs. the field? And where does SDSU go from here?
-Big implications this week for No. 2/2 Tarleton State at No. 24/25 Abilene Christian
-A look at Top 8 playoff seed scenarios
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On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:
-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 8
-No. 1/1 NDSU at No. 2/2 SDSU preview. How crucial is Chase Mason’s status in this game? What are the key matchups? And what are the implications?
-No. 18/20 Illinois State at No. 21/NR South Dakota preview. A huge matchup for playoff hopes.
-No. 4/4 Montana at Sac State preview. A major game, plus some antics adding more drama.
-No. 3/3 Tarleton State at Eastern Kentucky preview. Can Tarleton keep it rolling?
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On this episode, Sam discusses the FCS playoff committee's Top 10 ranking. He breaks down the order of teams, their resumes, and some teams just on the outside.