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 the Top 25 to game-changing matchups and players making noise, The FCS Edge gives you the insight and perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode — and be sure to visit https://the ...
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FCS college football is giving you a chance to sleep after Friday night’s quarterfinal, but set the alarm because this weekend’s schedule is can’t-miss with one big game after another. In The FCS Edge, episode 17, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell get you ready for all the action. How did we get to the Elite Eight of the playoffs as well as t…
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You’re not still eating turkey leftovers, are you? No, no, no, throw it away and take a bite out of The FCS Edge, episode 16, where co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are serving up the fresh menu of the FCS postseason. OK, so they look back to the turkeys of the playoff first round (the winners, too). But they also preview and predict this we…
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Archimedes, Pythagoras and all the great mathematicians took a pass on trying to figure out the FCS postseason tiebreakers and chaos, but the good doctors are in the house to decipher it for you. In The FCS Edge, episode 15, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell dive into the big games and possibilities of the final weekend of the regular season …
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Before all the chaos on Saturday, relax, take a deep breath and embrace the playoff possibilities with The FCS Edge. No wait, In episode 14, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are bursting bubbles, discussing the wild scenarios, and predicting key games. Yeah, chaos rules. Craig and Zach also welcome in special guests Chris Grant, the Southlan…
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With Selection Sunday fast approaching, The FCS Edge has gone right to the source. In episode 13, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell welcome in special guests Mark Wharton, the chair of the FCS playoff selection committee, and Ty Halpin of the NCAA for an informative conservation on how the 24-team field is being built. Also, Craig and Zach pr…
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Even the Bison – OK, Bizon! – want to be the GOAT. On episode 12 of The FCS Edge, living legend Jerry Rice – the GOAT – joins co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell for a lively conservation on his FCS roots and national freshman player of the year award. Here's some of the highlights from our chat with Jerry Rice Jerry acknowledges the greatness …
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The 2025 FCS season’s biggest regular-season showdown is here – No. 1 North Dakota State vs. No. 2 South Dakota State, the Dakota Marker Game – and The FCS Edge is all over it in episode 11. Co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell break down the keys to the game and the significance of the matchup before making their predictions. And like all Monta…
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Have you caught your breath yet from Jackson State’s thrilling win over Alabama State? On The FCS Edge, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are still trying, like many of us, so in episode 10, they brought in the right person to put it in perspective – Tigers head coach T.C. Taylor, who joins as a special guest. Here are the highlights from our…
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There have been special guests on The FCS Edge this season, but in episode 9, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell welcome in perhaps the greatest Buck Buchanan Award recipient, Jared Allen. The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee reflects on his playing career, compares the FCS between then and now, and, of course, shares his love of the sp…
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Catch them if you can. In The FCS Edge, episode 8, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are exploring who’s sprinted out of the starting block of the 2025 season, from the Montana Grizzlies to the key MVFC powers with big matchups this week to players out in front of the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan award conversations. There aren’t many team…
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The FCS football schedule is shifting more into conference matchups, and, oh, is it about to get more heated (and downright wacky). In The FCS Edge, episode 7, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell break down the best teams and races. NFL teams aren’t just looking at the key games, they’re looking at the best FCS prospects in the leadup to the 20…
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There’s enough early season data for The FCS Edge co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell to pinpoint where teams stand. Mostly, that is as some teams remain a puzzle in our "FCS Stock Report." But in episode 6, Craig and Zach look across FCS nation to help identify the contenders and the pretenders. Monmouth is one of the impressive teams. Hawks c…
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Some teams look like they’re in midseason form, others are trying to resist hitting the panic button. In “The FCS Edge,” episode 5, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are assessing the way different teams have made a start to the FCS season. One team that only knows success to date is UTRGV. Coach Travis Bush joins the show as a special guest …
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Breaking Down the FCS Top 25 Rankings Rumblings
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Whether it’s the good, bad or ugly, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are all over the Top 25 rankings rumblings in “The FCS Edge,” episode 4. That No. 2 South Dakota State and No. 3 Montana State are meeting in a playoff-like showdown is a highlight, but the breakdown goes much deeper this week. Who’s too high and who’s too low? Also, CAA Fo…
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They filled up pretty well on the appetizers when the 2025 FCS football season kicked off last weekend. But in “The FCS Edge,” episode 3, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell go all in with the full course of Week 1 action. The schedule of games is delicious, including potential FCS vs. FBS upsets. Plus, Stan Becton from NCAA.com visits as a spe…
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NDSU Football Coach Tim Polasek Joins The FCS Edge
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No build-up is necessary, “The FCS Edge” has gone straight to the top at the start of the 2025 college football season. Coach Tim Polasek of reigning national champion North Dakota State joins co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell as a guest in episode 2 to discuss the Bison and the season ahead, including: North Dakota State is focused on contin…
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Get the popcorn ready, it’s the 2025 season debut of “The FCS Edge” podcast. The new season brings a new podcast name, as co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell take you inside the Division I subdivision with their bold takes. In “The FCS Edge,” episode 1, they’ll review the Top 25 poll, make conference title predictions and analyze preseason watc…
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It’s the wrap-up edition of the 2024 season for “FCS Delivered,” episode 23, after the Division I subdivision saved a lot of the best for last. Co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons break down North Dakota State’s thrilling win over Montana State in the national championship game, the FCS National Awards Banquet and the fun season overall. Subscrib…
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If it feels like the 2024 FCS season has flown by too quickly, take comfort in knowing a lot of the best is saved for last. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 22, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons break down the much-anticipated national championship matchup between Montana State and North Dakota State. The two finalists also have representatives at the FCS Na…
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In “FCS Delivered,” episode 21, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons have to flex muscle to keep up with the FCS playoff semifinalists. Yes, the power teams have advanced to this week’s final four, and our co-hosts are breaking down how they did it, and what are their keys for advancing to the national championship game. Nashville had its FCS holiday wish …
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That the FCS postseason is basically going as expected makes sense given who’s been best all season. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 20, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons break down how the eight highest seeds have advanced to the national quarterfinals, and how the Celebration Bowl is a matchup of the most-deserving qualifiers. In addition, watch …
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There’s so much going on across FCS college football, and co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons are all over it in “FCS Delivered,” episode 19. They’re reacting to the fast start to the playoffs and making predictions of the second-round games. In addition, Craig and Gary unveil who they selected to win the FCS national legacy awards. Fingers cross…
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The FCS playoffs are even better than the turkey this week (maybe not the side dishes, however). On “FCS Delivered,” episode 18, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons are all over the second season, reacting to the playoff field and predicting the first-round games. With Illinois State, Gary is going back for seconds. He visits with the playoff qua…
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It’s an all-out sprint in the final full week of the FCS regular season. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 17, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons explore the races that still offer available spots for the postseason, including some that are doubling up fun with rivalry games. The Abilene Christian Wildcats are already qualified for the FCS playoffs. G…
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Everybody anticipates the postseason in FCS football, but the journey to get there is just as thrilling. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 16, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons discuss the conference title races, which, yes, result in postseason bids. Some races stand out in the sprint to the regular-season finish line. Also, Gary visits UC Davis for…
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With the FCS playoffs fast approaching, “FCS Delivered,” episode 15, welcomes in selection committee chair Matt Larsen for an informative discussion with co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons. They talk about what’s going on behind the scenes as the 24-team field comes together. Gary also visits Robert Morris University for “FCS National Awards on …
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Consider the FCS election will continue through the entire month of November. Yes, the stretch drive is on, and in “FCS Delivered,” episode 14, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons continue to look at teams challenging for titles, but also individuals who are making a case for the FCS National Awards. Gary also visits the St. Thomas Tommies for “FCS Nation…
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Western Carolina quarterback Cole Gonzales passing for over 600 yards in a game defines a player heating up at the right time of the season. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 13, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons take a look at teams that are on a roll heading into the stretch drive of the regular season. Our co-hosts also review North Dakota State’s win over…
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In “FCS Delivered,” episode 12, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons are all over the big matchup between No. 1 South Dakota State and No. 2 North Dakota State. They’ll discuss how we got here, preview keys to the game and make a prediction. In addition, we’ll update top 2025 NFL prospects from the FCS, leading into Gary’s visit with former NFL ru…
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This week’s “FCS Delivered,” episode 11, is in Gary Reasons’ backyard. Our co-host and three-time All-American from Northwestern State visits Houston Christian for “FCS National Awards on Campus.” In addition, No. 15 UIW hosts defending Southland Conference champ Nicholls in our FCS Games of the Week. And where does the Southland fit into the FCS t…
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We’re all about inspiring stories going on nationwide in “FCS Delivered,” episode 10. Co-host Gary Reasons visits with the ETSU Buccaneers in “FCS National Awards on Campus” to help tell the story of their resiliency during a road trip in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Gary and co-host Craig Haley also look back on surprising teams during a Sep…
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The Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week is in the Big Sky – Idaho at UC Davis – and it reflects how conference matchups are taking over the schedule. But in “FCS Delivered,” episode nine, co-host Gary Reasons also treks to the Big Sky for a visit at nationally ranked Weber State. The Missouri Valley and Big Sky have been the strongest FCS conference…
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“Who’s SWAC?” was a question during Deion Sanders’ coaching tenure at Jackson State. In “FCS Delivered,” episode eight, co-host Gary Reasons’ visit to the Tigers for “FCS National Awards on Campus” shows just how well they’re doing in the SWAC and beyond in the post-Prime era. The dominating Missouri Valley and Big Sky conferences are quite prime a…
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With the majority of FBS games over, FCS teams are taking on each other more this week, and, oh, is the schedule looking strong. In “FCS Delivered,” episode seven, co-hosts Gary Reasons and Craig Haley preview some of the best games, including a 2023 playoff rematch as one of four that match nationally ranked teams. In addition, Gary visits with La…
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Strike up the band and wear the school colors proudly. In “FCS Delivered,” episode six, “FCS National Awards on Campus” returns, with co-host Gary Reasons traveling to Florida A&M to visit with honoree Daniel Richardson and the entire Rattlers’ team. Gary and Craig Haley also analyze and predict key games, and answer the question, “Where did all th…
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The first full week of the 2024 FCS season ushers in the prospect of FBS upsets, and in “FCS Delivered,” episode five, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons span the nation, analyzing and predicting key games. Do they feel a two-quarterback system works well in the FCS? In addition, our co-hosts visit with Stan Becton, the national FCS reporter for NCAA.com…
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S2 E4: FCS College Football Ready to Kick Off
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Please double check your seatbelt – this is no longer a test – the 2025 FCS college football season is here and ready to kick off. In “FCS Delivered,” episode four, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons are making conference and national predictions, and there are differences in their picks. Who’s going to be right? Also, our co-hosts visit with Patty Viver…
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Everybody’s rooting for their favorite team to win a championship, but one scenario that bonds FCS football fans is wanting to see subdivision NFL draft prospects get their shot at the next level. In the season’s third episode of “FCS Delivered,” co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons discuss FCS prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft with guest Emory Hun…
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Nothing sets up a fast-approaching season quite like a preseason poll. Co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons continue to get the party started on “FCS Delivered,” with a review of the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Preseason Poll (where they had different teams ranked No. 1). Also in the season’s second episode, Hardy L. Pelt visits the show to discuss t…
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S2 E1: We’re BAAAACK! FCS Delivered Returns for 2024
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Co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons help kick off the 2024 FCS college football season as “FCS Delivered” returns for the first episode of our weekly podcast that spans the 129-school Division I subdivision. In episode one as "FCS Delivered" returns, Craig and Gary review a 2023 season dominated by national champion South Dakota State, then discu…
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The 2023 season basically ended where it started – with No. 1-ranked South Dakota State winning its second consecutive FCS championship. But, oh, was there so much more in between, as we will show you on "FCS Delivered," episode 25, presented by FedEx Ground. Co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons look back on the 2023 campaign as well as review the…
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There's so much going on in Frisco, Texas, before the championship matchup, and the biggest event is the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Banquet. On “FCS Delivered,” episode 24, presented by FedEx Ground, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons preview how the FCS stars come out and shine brightly. The winners of the Walter Payton Award (FCS offens…
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The 2023 FCS championship game has come down to Super Sunday: No. 1 South Dakota State and No. 2 Montana squaring off for the national title. On “FCS Delivered,” episode 23, presented by FedEx Ground, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons break down the showdown in Frisco, Texas. They discuss how the favored Jackrabbits can go back-to-back with a h…
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NFL rosters and practice squads generally include about 200 former FCS players. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 22, presented by FedEx Ground, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons are looking toward the 2024 class of prospects. Their special guest is Josh Buchanan, one of the leading evaluators, if not the top expert, of draft prospects at the FCS and…
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The 2023 FCS championship game is the best possible matchup because it’s No. 1 South Dakota State versus No. 2 Montana. On “FCS Delivered,” episode 21, presented by FedEx Ground, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons review how the two national finalists advanced there and start to preview the big showdown on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas. Also, they dis…
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On “FCS Delivered,” episode 20, presented by FedEx Ground, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons preview the national semifinals – North Dakota State at Montana and UAlbany at South Dakota State – and the Celebration Bowl – MEAC champion Howard versus SWAC champion Florida A&M. In addition, Gary visits Montana State University to surprise quarterba…
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We can only hope for another snow game, but we are positive there are excellent matchups in the FCS playoffs this week. On “FCS Delivered,” episode 19, presented by FedEx Ground, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons break down the quarterfinals and make their predictions. Craig and Gary also are talking about the upcoming FCS National Awards Banqu…
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Only four of the 11 conferences involved in the playoffs remain alive for the round of 16 (or second round), and co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons preview the matchups of top teams in “FCS Delivered,” episode 18, presented by FedEx Ground. In addition, Craig and Gary explain who they selected on their ballots for the season-ending Walter Payton…
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And that’s all she wrote. For the regular season at least. After 12 pulsating weeks, the FCS playoff bracket is set and in “FCS Delivered,” episode 17, presented by FedEx Ground, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons run through what we’ve got in store over the next few weeks. Also, in our Thanksgiving week episode, we catch up on the final “FCS National Aw…
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Most postseason bids are available for the taking heading into the final full weekend of the regular season. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 16, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons juggle all the balls in the air, breaking down scenarios and predicting who’s going to win some of the week’s pivotal games. One of the teams in position to reach the seco…
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