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 week’s second-round games, and they make different picks for the SWAC championship game.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to hearing:</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The first round of the FCS playoffs saw a mix of expected outcomes and surprising performances.</li>



<li>Yale's comeback victory was a highlight, showcasing the resilience of Ivy League teams.</li>



<li>Seeding controversies continue to spark debate among fans and analysts alike.</li>



<li>Travis Bush's success with UTRGV is a testament to effective coaching in new programs.</li>



<li>Braden Atkinson's performance as a freshman quarterback has garnered significant attention.</li>



<li>The importance of home-field advantage in the playoffs cannot be overstated.</li>



<li>The SWAC championship game is projected to be highly competitive this year.</li>



<li>Montana State's running game is a key factor in its potential playoff success.</li>



<li>The unpredictability of playoff matchups adds excitement to the FCS postseason.</li>



<li>The hosts emphasize the need for teams to perform well under pressure in crucial games.</li>
</ul>



With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;<a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Analyst</a>. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,&nbsp;Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bluesky</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show:</h3>



00:00 - Introduction to the FCS Edge Podcast
03:06 - Recap of the First-Round Playoff Games
07:05 - Analysis of Team Seeding and Selection Controversies
14:31 - Discussion on National Awards and Candidates
31:42 - Preview of Upcoming Second-Round Playoff Matchups
48:33 - SWAC Championship Game Preview
50:51 - Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead

<description>&lt;p&gt;You’re not still eating turkey leftovers, are you? No, no, no, throw it away and take a bite out of &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt;, episode 16, where co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are serving up the fresh menu of the FCS postseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;OK, so they look back to the turkeys of the playoff first round (the winners, too). But they also preview and predict this week’s second-round games, and they make different picks for the SWAC championship game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to hearing:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The first round of the FCS playoffs saw a mix of expected outcomes and surprising performances.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Yale's comeback victory was a highlight, showcasing the resilience of Ivy League teams.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Seeding controversies continue to spark debate among fans and analysts alike.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Travis Bush's success with UTRGV is a testament to effective coaching in new programs.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Braden Atkinson's performance as a freshman quarterback has garnered significant attention.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The importance of home-field advantage in the playoffs cannot be overstated.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The SWAC championship game is projected to be highly competitive this year.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Montana State's running game is a key factor in its potential playoff success.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The unpredictability of playoff matchups adds excitement to the FCS postseason.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The hosts emphasize the need for teams to perform well under pressure in crucial games.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt; delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YouTube&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Analyst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. And follow us across social media on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;X&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facebook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bluesky&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;p&gt;00:00 - Introduction to the FCS Edge Podcast
03:06 - Recap of the First-Round Playoff Games
07:05 - Analysis of Team Seeding and Selection Controversies
14:31 - Discussion on National Awards and Candidates
31:42 - Preview of Upcoming Second-Round Playoff Matchups
48:33 - SWAC Championship Game Preview
50:51 - Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 t

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 week’s second-round games, and they make different picks for the SWAC championship game.



Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to hearing:




The first round of the FCS playoffs saw a mix of expected outcomes and surprising performances.



Yale's comeback victory was a highlight, showcasing the resilience of Ivy League teams.



Seeding controversies continue to spark debate among fans and analysts alike.



Travis Bush's success with UTRGV is a testament to effective coaching in new programs.



Braden Atkinson's performance as a freshman quarterback has garnered significant attention.



The importance of home-field advantage in the playoffs cannot be overstated.



The SWAC championship game is projected to be highly competitive this year.



Montana State's running game is a key factor in its potential playoff success.



The unpredictability of playoff matchups adds excitement to the FCS postseason.



The hosts emphasize the need for teams to perform well under pressure in crucial games.




With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;YouTube.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;The Analyst. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;X,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Bluesky&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram.



Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show:



00:00 - Introduction to the FCS Edge Podcast
03:06 - Recap of the First-Round Playoff Games
07:05 - Analysis of Team Seeding and Selection Controversies
14:31 - Discussion on National Awards and Candidates
31:42 - Preview of Upcoming Second-Round Playoff Matchups
48:33 - SWAC Championship Game Preview
50:51 - Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead

FCS Playoffs Second Round

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 leading into Selection Sunday.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to hearing:</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>This week is the best week of the year for FCS football.</li>



<li>Auto bids are crucial for playoff scenarios.</li>



<li>Three HBCUs could finish in the Top 25 this season.</li>



<li>The Brawl of the Wild is a significant matchup.</li>



<li>The loser of the Montana/Montana State game could drop in rankings.</li>



<li>The playoff bubble is as tight as ever this year.</li>



<li>Zach believes quality wins are more important than quality losses.</li>



<li>There is a case for expanding the playoff field to 28 teams.</li>



<li>The gap between FCS teams is closing.</li>
</ul>



Craig and Zach also welcome in special guests Grace Lawrence and Samuel Akem for an inside look at one of the FCS’ biggest rivalries – No. 3 Montana State at No. 2 Montana.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here are some of the highlights from our Cat-Griz chat with Grace Lawrence and Samuel Akem:</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The Brawl of the Wild is a significant rivalry game.</li>



<li>Home field advantage plays a crucial role in rivalry games.</li>



<li>Montana State's defense is seasoned and deep.</li>



<li>Tradition and community impact are vital in college football rivalries.</li>



<li>Key players will determine the outcome of the Brawl.</li>



<li>The significance of the game extends beyond just football.</li>



<li>The atmosphere of the game is electric and highly anticipated.</li>



<li>Predictions suggest a close and competitive game.</li>
</ul>



With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;<a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Analyst</a>. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,&nbsp;Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bluesky</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>00:00 - Introduction to The FCS Edge and exciting matchups</li>



<li>02:58 - FCS playoff scenarios and auto bids</li>



<li>06:05 - Key matchups and their implications</li>



<li>08:45 - Bubble teams and selection committee dynamics</li>



<li>12:03 - Strength of schedule and its impact</li>



<li>15:04 - Potential expansion of the playoff field</li>



<li>17:59 - Predictions for Week 13 matchups</li>



<li>26:50 - Grace Lawrence and Samuel Akem join the show</li>



<li>45:34 - Pick 'em segment</li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt;, episode 15, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell dive into the big games and possibilities of the final weekend of the regular season leading into Selection Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to hearing:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;This week is the best week of the year for FCS football.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Auto bids are crucial for playoff scenarios.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Three HBCUs could finish in the Top 25 this season.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The Brawl of the Wild is a significant matchup.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The loser of the Montana/Montana State game could drop in rankings.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The playoff bubble is as tight as ever this year.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Zach believes quality wins are more important than quality losses.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;There is a case for expanding the playoff field to 28 teams.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The gap between FCS teams is closing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Craig and Zach also welcome in special guests Grace Lawrence and Samuel Akem for an inside look at one of the FCS’ biggest rivalries – No. 3 Montana State at No. 2 Montana.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are some of the highlights from our Cat-Griz chat with Grace Lawrence and Samuel Akem:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Brawl of the Wild is a significant rivalry game.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Home field advantage plays a crucial role in rivalry games.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Montana State's defense is seasoned and deep.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Tradition and community impact are vital in college football rivalries.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Key players will determine the outcome of the Brawl.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The significance of the game extends beyond just football.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The atmosphere of the game is electric and highly anticipated.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Predictions suggest a close and competitive game.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt; delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YouTube&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Analyst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. And follow us across social media on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;X&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facebook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bluesky&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;00:00 - Introduction to The FCS Edge and exciting matchups&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;02:58 - FCS playoff scenarios and auto bids&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;06:05 - Key matchups and their implications&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;08:45 - Bubble teams and selection committee dynamics&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;12:03 - Strength of schedule and its impact&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;15:04 - Potential expansion of the playoff field&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;17:59 - Predictions for Week 13 matchups&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;26:50 - Grace Lawrence and Samuel Akem join the show&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;45:34 - Pick 'em segment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

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

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 leading into Selection Sunday.



Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to hearing:




This week is the best week of the year for FCS football.



Auto bids are crucial for playoff scenarios.



Three HBCUs could finish in the Top 25 this season.



The Brawl of the Wild is a significant matchup.



The loser of the Montana/Montana State game could drop in rankings.



The playoff bubble is as tight as ever this year.



Zach believes quality wins are more important than quality losses.



There is a case for expanding the playoff field to 28 teams.



The gap between FCS teams is closing.




Craig and Zach also welcome in special guests Grace Lawrence and Samuel Akem for an inside look at one of the FCS’ biggest rivalries – No. 3 Montana State at No. 2 Montana.



Here are some of the highlights from our Cat-Griz chat with Grace Lawrence and Samuel Akem:




The Brawl of the Wild is a significant rivalry game.



Home field advantage plays a crucial role in rivalry games.



Montana State's defense is seasoned and deep.



Tradition and community impact are vital in college football rivalries.



Key players will determine the outcome of the Brawl.



The significance of the game extends beyond just football.



The atmosphere of the game is electric and highly anticipated.



Predictions suggest a close and competitive game.




With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;YouTube.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;The Analyst. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;X,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Bluesky&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram.



Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show




00:00 - Introduction to The FCS Edge and exciting matchups



02:58 - FCS playoff scenarios and auto bids



06:05 - Key matchups and their implications



08:45 - Bubble teams and selection committee dynamics



12:03 - Strength of schedule and its impact



15:04 - Potential expansion of the playoff field



17:59 - Predictions for Week 13 matchups



26:50 - Grace Lawrence and Samuel Akem join the show



45:34 - Pick 'em segment

Cat-Griz and the Big FCS Matchups

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&nbsp;Chris Grant, the Southland Conference commissioner,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jeff Bacon, the United Athletic Conference executive director, to discuss the multiple playoff candidates in both of their conferences, plus the future of the FCS.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here's some of the highlights from our chat with Chris Grant and Jeff Bacon</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Investment in facilities and coaching is crucial for growth.</li>



<li>There is a desire to bring the FCS championship game back to Frisco.</li>



<li>Realignment approached with a focus on regional identity.</li>



<li>Expansion of the playoff field is a topic of interest.</li>



<li>Financial viability of the playoffs is a pressing concern.</li>



<li>The importance of student-athlete experience emphasized.</li>



<li>Collaboration among commissioners is key for future success.</li>
</ul>



With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;<a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Analyst</a>. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,&nbsp;Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bluesky</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>00:00 - Introduction to FCS Edge and Week 11 recap</li>



<li>02:52 - Diving into FCS playoff scenarios</li>



<li>06:02 - Analyzing top teams and their paths to undefeated seasons</li>



<li>08:47 - Chaos in the bubble: OVC-Big South and Ivy League implications</li>



<li>11:54 - Missouri Valley Conference dynamics and selection predictions</li>



<li>14:52 - Final thoughts on upcoming games and playoff picture</li>



<li>18:36 - Chris Grant and Jeff Bacon join the show</li>



<li>40:16 - Week 12 Pick'em segment</li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Before all the chaos on Saturday, relax, take a deep breath and embrace the playoff possibilities with &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt;. 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.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Craig and Zach also welcome in special guests&amp;nbsp;Chris Grant, the Southland Conference commissioner,&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;Jeff Bacon, the United Athletic Conference executive director, to discuss the multiple playoff candidates in both of their conferences, plus the future of the FCS.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here's some of the highlights from our chat with Chris Grant and Jeff Bacon&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Investment in facilities and coaching is crucial for growth.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;There is a desire to bring the FCS championship game back to Frisco.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Realignment approached with a focus on regional identity.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Expansion of the playoff field is a topic of interest.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Financial viability of the playoffs is a pressing concern.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The importance of student-athlete experience emphasized.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Collaboration among commissioners is key for future success.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt; delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YouTube&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Analyst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. And follow us across social media on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;X&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facebook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bluesky&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;00:00 - Introduction to FCS Edge and Week 11 recap&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;02:52 - Diving into FCS playoff scenarios&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;06:02 - Analyzing top teams and their paths to undefeated seasons&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;08:47 - Chaos in the bubble: OVC-Big South and Ivy League implications&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;11:54 - Missouri Valley Conference dynamics and selection predictions&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;14:52 - Final thoughts on upcoming games and playoff picture&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;18:36 - Chris Grant and Jeff Bacon join the show&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;40:16 - Week 12 Pick'em segment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

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 g

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&nbsp;Chris Grant, the Southland Conference commissioner,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jeff Bacon, the United Athletic Conference executive director, to discuss the multiple playoff candidates in both of their conferences, plus the future of the FCS.



Here's some of the highlights from our chat with Chris Grant and Jeff Bacon




Investment in facilities and coaching is crucial for growth.



There is a desire to bring the FCS championship game back to Frisco.



Realignment approached with a focus on regional identity.



Expansion of the playoff field is a topic of interest.



Financial viability of the playoffs is a pressing concern.



The importance of student-athlete experience emphasized.



Collaboration among commissioners is key for future success.




With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;YouTube.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;The Analyst. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;X,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Bluesky&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram.



Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show




00:00 - Introduction to FCS Edge and Week 11 recap



02:52 - Diving into FCS playoff scenarios



06:02 - Analyzing top teams and their paths to undefeated seasons



08:47 - Chaos in the bubble: OVC-Big South and Ivy League implications



11:54 - Missouri Valley Conference dynamics and selection predictions



14:52 - Final thoughts on upcoming games and playoff picture



18:36 - Chris Grant and Jeff Bacon join the show



40:16 - Week 12 Pick'em segment

FCS Playoff Scenarios

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 preview and predict key games, pondering if the Week 11 schedule will be as chaotic as last weekend’s results.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here's some of the highlights from our FCS Playoffs Interview episode</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Week 10 was chaotic with many upsets.</li>



<li>Seeding from 1 to 16 added complexity to playoff selections.</li>



<li>Metrics are secondary; the eye test is crucial.</li>



<li>Injuries significantly impact team evaluations.</li>



<li>The Ivy League's automatic bid changes the selection landscape.</li>



<li>The selection committee faces challenges with tight bubbles.</li>



<li>Upcoming matchups could shift playoff dynamics.</li>



<li>Nashville championship week promises to be unique.</li>



<li>The committee's process is thorough and collaborative.</li>
</ul>



With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;<a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Analyst</a>. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,&nbsp;Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bluesky</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>00:00 - Welcome and Week 10 Chaos</li>



<li>03:12 - Analyzing Week 10 Upsets</li>



<li>05:56 - Field of 24: Playoff Scenarios</li>



<li>09:07 - Eddie Robinson Award and Coaching Picks</li>



<li>12:01 - FCS Awards Predictions</li>



<li>15:07 - Week 11 Game Previews</li>



<li>18:08 - Mark Wharton and Ty Halpin Join the Show</li>



<li>41:54 - Key Matchups and Predictions</li>



<li>44:14 - Missouri Valley Conference Showdown</li>



<li>47:17 - CAA and Southland Conference Insights</li>



<li>50:18 - MEAC and Delaware State's Rise</li>



<li>53:21 - Closing Thoughts </li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;With Selection Sunday fast approaching, &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Also, Craig and Zach preview and predict key games, pondering if the Week 11 schedule will be as chaotic as last weekend’s results.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here's some of the highlights from our FCS Playoffs Interview episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Week 10 was chaotic with many upsets.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Seeding from 1 to 16 added complexity to playoff selections.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Metrics are secondary; the eye test is crucial.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Injuries significantly impact team evaluations.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The Ivy League's automatic bid changes the selection landscape.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The selection committee faces challenges with tight bubbles.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Upcoming matchups could shift playoff dynamics.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Nashville championship week promises to be unique.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The committee's process is thorough and collaborative.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt; delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YouTube&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Analyst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. And follow us across social media on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;X&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facebook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bluesky&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;00:00 - Welcome and Week 10 Chaos&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;03:12 - Analyzing Week 10 Upsets&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;05:56 - Field of 24: Playoff Scenarios&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;09:07 - Eddie Robinson Award and Coaching Picks&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;12:01 - FCS Awards Predictions&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;15:07 - Week 11 Game Previews&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;18:08 - Mark Wharton and Ty Halpin Join the Show&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;41:54 - Key Matchups and Predictions&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;44:14 - Missouri Valley Conference Showdown&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;47:17 - CAA and Southland Conference Insights&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;50:18 - MEAC and Delaware State's Rise&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;53:21 - Closing Thoughts &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

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 

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 preview and predict key games, pondering if the Week 11 schedule will be as chaotic as last weekend’s results.



Here's some of the highlights from our FCS Playoffs Interview episode




Week 10 was chaotic with many upsets.



Seeding from 1 to 16 added complexity to playoff selections.



Metrics are secondary; the eye test is crucial.



Injuries significantly impact team evaluations.



The Ivy League's automatic bid changes the selection landscape.



The selection committee faces challenges with tight bubbles.



Upcoming matchups could shift playoff dynamics.



Nashville championship week promises to be unique.



The committee's process is thorough and collaborative.




With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;YouTube.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;The Analyst. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;X,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Bluesky&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram.



Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show




00:00 - Welcome and Week 10 Chaos



03:12 - Analyzing Week 10 Upsets



05:56 - Field of 24: Playoff Scenarios



09:07 - Eddie Robinson Award and Coaching Picks



12:01 - FCS Awards Predictions



15:07 - Week 11 Game Previews



18:08 - Mark Wharton and Ty Halpin Join the Show



41:54 - Key Matchups and Predictions



44:14 - Missouri Valley Conference Showdown



47:17 - CAA and Southland Conference Insights



50:18 - MEAC and Delaware State's Rise



53:21 - Closing Thoughts

FCS Playoffs Interview

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.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here's some of the highlights from our chat with Jerry Rice</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Jerry acknowledges the greatness of his peers in the NFL.</li>



<li>He believes in the power of hard work over natural talent.</li>



<li>Jerry sees himself as a part of a legacy of great players.</li>



<li>The influence of players like Jim Brown and Walter Payton is significant to him.</li>



<li>He values teamwork and collaboration in achieving success.</li>



<li>He reflects on the importance of dedication in sports.</li>



<li>Jerry's mindset is focused on continuous improvement.</li>
</ul>



Craig and Zach also talk fallout from the NDSU vs. SDSU showdown, and preview and predict key games as the FCS schedule moves into the November stretch run.



With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;<a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Analyst</a>. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,&nbsp;Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bluesky</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>00:00 - Introduction and Game Recap</li>



<li>01:17 - Analysis of North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State</li>



<li>05:43 - The Impact of Injuries on South Dakota State</li>



<li>07:10 - Tarleton State's Rise in Rankings</li>



<li>10:42 - Celebration Bowl Race Dynamics</li>



<li>13:33 - Conference Races to Watch</li>



<li>19:22 - Eddie Robinson Award Candidates</li>



<li>22:37 - Jerry Rice Joins The Show</li>



<li>37:53 - Pick'em Segment: Key Matchups</li>



<li>52:29 - Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Games</li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Even the Bison – OK, Bizon! – want to be the GOAT. On episode 12 of &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt;, living legend Jerry Rice – &lt;em&gt;the &lt;/em&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here's some of the highlights from our chat with Jerry Rice&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Jerry acknowledges the greatness of his peers in the NFL.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;He believes in the power of hard work over natural talent.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Jerry sees himself as a part of a legacy of great players.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;The influence of players like Jim Brown and Walter Payton is significant to him.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;He values teamwork and collaboration in achieving success.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;He reflects on the importance of dedication in sports.&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;Jerry's mindset is focused on continuous improvement.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Craig and Zach also talk fallout from the NDSU vs. SDSU showdown, and preview and predict key games as the FCS schedule moves into the November stretch run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get &lt;em&gt;The FCS Edge&lt;/em&gt; delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FCSEdge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YouTube&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Analyst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. And follow us across social media on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://x.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;X&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptaAnalystFCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facebook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bluesky&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/optaanalystfcs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;00:00 - Introduction and Game Recap&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;01:17 - Analysis of North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;05:43 - The Impact of Injuries on South Dakota State&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;07:10 - Tarleton State's Rise in Rankings&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;10:42 - Celebration Bowl Race Dynamics&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;13:33 - Conference Races to Watch&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;19:22 - Eddie Robinson Award Candidates&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;22:37 - Jerry Rice Joins The Show&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;37:53 - Pick'em Segment: Key Matchups&lt;/li&gt;



&lt;li&gt;52:29 - Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Games&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

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 awar

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 of his peers in the NFL.



He believes in the power of hard work over natural talent.



Jerry sees himself as a part of a legacy of great players.



The influence of players like Jim Brown and Walter Payton is significant to him.



He values teamwork and collaboration in achieving success.



He reflects on the importance of dedication in sports.



Jerry's mindset is focused on continuous improvement.




Craig and Zach also talk fallout from the NDSU vs. SDSU showdown, and preview and predict key games as the FCS schedule moves into the November stretch run.



With new episodes every week throughout the season, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on&nbsp;YouTube.



For all the latest FCS Football news, head over to&nbsp;The Analyst. And follow us across social media on&nbsp;X,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Bluesky&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram.



Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show




00:00 - Introduction and Game Recap



01:17 - Analysis of North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State



05:43 - The Impact of Injuries on South Dakota State



07:10 - Tarleton State's Rise in Rankings



10:42 - Celebration Bowl Race Dynamics



13:33 - Conference Races to Watch



19:22 - Eddie Robinson Award Candidates



22:37 - Jerry Rice Joins The Show



37:53 - Pick'em Segment: Key Matchups



52:29 - Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Games

Jerry Rice Joins The Show

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