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Get the edge on everything FCS football with The FCS Edge. Join expert national FCS writers Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell each week as they break down the biggest stories, standout performances and rising programs from across FCS college football.From in-depth analysis of…

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Sep 9, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    FCS vs. FBS Pro & Cons; 2027 NFL Prospects (opens the original)

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    For every FCS win over an FBS program, there’s a high number of blowouts. With many more of those matchups this week, The FCS Edge co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell explore the big picture for whether it’s all worth it. Notably, FCS vs. FBS games are testing grounds for NFL hopefuls. Analyst and scout Gerald J. Huggins II joins the show to discuss FCS players who are on the NFL radar. To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or wat

  2. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Michael Vick Joins the Show and FCS vs. FBS (opens the original)

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    Yes, it can get even better for FCS football after a thrilling opening week of action. In a schedule filled by games against FBS teams, The FCS Edge co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell break down the potential upsets. Norfolk State is playing in one of the FBS games, and head coach Michael Vick joins the show to talk about his Spartans program. To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube. For all the latest

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    FCS Season Predictions (opens the original)

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    It’s time to jump into the deep end of the FCS pool. On The FCS Edge, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are making predictions for both the 2026 season – from conference champions to season-ending individual awards to who’s playing in the final games – and the large Week 0 schedule. To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube. For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us ac

  4. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    FCS Football Preseason Roundtable (opens the original)

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    Three’s the best company and crowd when talking FCS football. On The FCS Edge, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell welcome in Sam Herder of HERO Sports as a special guest to form a preseason roundtable. The discussion runs the FCS gamut, from Top 25 analysis to hot takes to both on- and off-the-field issues. Our roundtable includes: Hot takes ahead of the 2026 season Sleeper teams entering the 2026 season Breakout quarterbacks and Eddie Robinson Award candidates Impact of new programs West F

  5. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    FCS Football is Back; Brent Vigen Interview (opens the original)

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    The boys are back in town … The offseason is over, kickoff is nearing and The FCS Edge has returned with co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell. Not only do they review the Top 25 preseason poll and begin to set you up for the 2026 season, but their special guest is head coach Brent Vigen of defending national champion Montana State. Our interview with Brent Vigen includes: Dealing with the pressure of defending a national championship. How does Montana State approach player retention and trans

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