On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central discuss which FCS programs are facing the most pressure entering the 2026 college football season. The duo discusses how North Dakota State's quick postseason exit last year creates major pressure, why Montana needs to deliver on its championship expectations, how Incarnate Word's on-field struggles could lead to a pressure-filled 2026 season, and why it's finally time for Tarleton State to deliver on the preseason hype. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central discuss which FCS programs are facing the most pressure entering the 2026 college football season. The duo discusses how North Dakota State's quick postseason exit last year creates major pressure, why Montana needs to deliver on its championship expectations, how Incarnate Word's on-field struggles could lead to a pressure-filled 2026 season, and why it's finally time for Tarleton State to deliver on the preseason hype. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI discuss which FCS programs will be under the most pressure entering the 2026 college football season.

Which FCS Football Programs Are Under The Most Pressure In 2026?

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central take a look at where they were right and where they were wrong in their preseason predictions for the 2025 FCS football season. The duo discusses how the CAA was one of the most chaotic conferences in the nation, which teams were the biggest surprise teams of the 2025 season, which teams failed to meet preseason expectations, and takes a quick look ahead to the 2026 season with a way-too-early top five. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central take a look at where they were right and where they were wrong in their preseason predictions for the 2025 FCS football season. The duo discusses how the CAA was one of the most chaotic conferences in the nation, which teams were the biggest surprise teams of the 2025 season, which teams failed to meet preseason expectations, and takes a quick look ahead to the 2026 season with a way-too-early top five. &lt;span&gt;All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI review some of their best and worst preseason predictions for the 2025 college football season.

Where We Were Right & Where We Were Wrong: Best & Worst FCS Football Predictions Of The 2025 Season

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central hand out final grades to all the top FCS teams for the 2025 college football season. The duo discusses:
<ul>
 	<li>Does NDSU's postseason failure overshadow its regular-season dominance?</li>
 	<li>How much should Montana be penalized for losing to Montana State twice?</li>
 	<li>Do any other teams, other than Montana State or Illinois State, deserve an A+ grade?</li>
 	<li>Which preseason Top 25 teams earned a failing grade this season?</li>
 	<li>Did Villanova's run to the semifinals earn the Wildcats an "A" for the 2025 season?</li>
</ul>
All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central hand out final grades to all the top FCS teams for the 2025 college football season. The duo discusses:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Does NDSU's postseason failure overshadow its regular-season dominance?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;How much should Montana be penalized for losing to Montana State twice?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Do any other teams, other than Montana State or Illinois State, deserve an A+ grade?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Which preseason Top 25 teams earned a failing grade this season?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Did Villanova's run to the semifinals earn the Wildcats an "A" for the 2025 season?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI assign final grades to all the top FCS football teams for the 2025 college football season.

FCS Football Report Cards: Final Grades For The Top FCS Teams After The 2025 Season

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central recap Montana State's thrilling overtime victory over Illinois State in the FCS National Championship game. The duo discusses:
<ul>
 	<li>How Montana State secured its first national championship since 1984</li>
 	<li>Did Brock Spack make the right decision to kick a field goal in the fourth quarter?</li>
 	<li>Taco Dowler and Dylan Lord shine on the biggest stage in FCS football</li>
 	<li>How Justin Lamson's MVP performance was the key for the Bobcats</li>
 	<li>What happened to Montana State's elite rushing attack?</li>
 	<li>How did Illinois State overcome a 14-point deficit in the second half?</li>
 	<li>Should Nashville be the permanent home of the FCS national championship?</li>
</ul>
All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central recap Montana State's thrilling overtime victory over Illinois State in the FCS National Championship game. The duo discusses:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;How Montana State secured its first national championship since 1984&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Did Brock Spack make the right decision to kick a field goal in the fourth quarter?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Taco Dowler and Dylan Lord shine on the biggest stage in FCS football&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;How Justin Lamson's MVP performance was the key for the Bobcats&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;What happened to Montana State's elite rushing attack?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;How did Illinois State overcome a 14-point deficit in the second half?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Should Nashville be the permanent home of the FCS national championship?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI recap Montana State's thrilling overtime victory over Illinois State in the FCS National Championship game.

FCS National Championship Recap: Montana State Defeats Illinois State In Instant Classic

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview the FCS National Championship game between Montana State and Illinois State. The duo discusses key matchups to watch on each side of the ball, potential x-factors for both teams, the most important positional battles, and makes their official predictions on who will win it all on Monday night. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview the FCS National Championship game between Montana State and Illinois State. The duo discusses key matchups to watch on each side of the ball, potential x-factors for both teams, the most important positional battles, and makes their official predictions on who will win it all on Monday night. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI preview the upcoming FCS national championship game between Montana State and Illinois State in Nashville, Tennessee.

FCS National Championship Preview: Montana State vs. Illinois State

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