Comparing & Contrasting Our Top 25s To The Media Poll’s Ranking

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?

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 more! The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports [https://herosports.com/] for FCS coverage and BetMGM [https://www.betmgm.com/en/sports?utm_source=herosports&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=homepage&utm_content=risk_free] for online betting odds

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.

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?

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 shows will air: -FCS Football Talk (presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM) -FCS Talk w/ Sam Herder -FCS Gameday