How Would You Grow the FCS?
The guys talk about the positives and negatives of the spring season becoming permanent, introduce some new segments and are joined by Hero Sports/Bet MGM's Sam Herder.
May 25, 2021•1 hr 39 min
Bet the FCS
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Episodes
FCS Championship Postgame Special
Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye give their instant reaction to Sam Houston's last-minute comeback win over South Dakota State in the FCS National Championship Game. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
May 17, 2021•1 hr
Everyone's Heading to Frisco with the Championship Coaches
Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye discuss the FCS National Championship Game, make their picks, tight ends and Frisco shenanigans. Sam Houston Head Coach K.C. Keeler and South Dakota State Head Coach John Stiegelmeier stop by talk about their teams' journeys to Frisco, too.
May 14, 2021•1 hr 20 min
FCS Championship Special with Sam Herder
Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye are joined by Hero Sports/BetMGM's Sam Herder to talk about the FCS Championship, Frisco brestaurants and the betting angles for this weekend's spring season finale. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
May 12, 2021•44 min
Can't Kill The Kats
Hosts Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye provide their instant reaction to an all-time thriller between Sam Houston and James Madison in the FCS semifinals. The guys also discuss South Dakota State's dominant showing against Delaware before taking a quick look at next weekend's FCS championship game. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye *Audio courtesy of ESPN
May 09, 2021•53 min
The Final Four We Expected
Hosts Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye break down the FCS semifinals slate and discuss what's at stake for Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler. Daily News-Record's Greg Madia and mid-major hoops insider and Bet the FCS fan-favorite Mike Lucas swing by. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
May 06, 2021•1 hr 15 min
And Then There Were Four
Hosts Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye react to last weekend's games and look ahead to the FCS semifinals. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
May 03, 2021•54 min
FCS Quarterfinals Bets, Cole Cubelic and Timothy Flanders Stop By
Hosts Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye give their favorite bets for the FCS Quarterfinals and react to some bold comments out of Montana. ESPN's Cole Cubelic joins the show to discuss Jacksonville State's national title hopes and Alabama A&M's impressive spring campaign (30:59). FCS legend Timothy Flanders also stops by to relive Sam Houston football memories and give his thoughts on the Bearkats' playoff run (43:48). Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattG...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 21 min
First Round Reaction
Hosts Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye give their thoughts on the first round of the FCS playoffs, quarterfinal games in the national spotlight and more. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
Apr 26, 2021•36 min
First Round Best Bets
Hosts Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye discuss their favorite FCS champion future bets and the entire playoff slate. Deion Sanders also had to be discussed again after his latest shenanigans. Sam Herder of HERO Sports and Bet MGM and the Daily News-Record's Greg Madia give their insights heading into this weekend's action. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 35 min
FCS Playoff Bracket Reaction
The guys give their thoughts on the FCS playoff bracket, postseason awards and more. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min
FCS Surprises, K.C. Keeler Stops By
Hosts Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye react to a wild ending to the FCS regular season. Sam Herder of HERO Sports and Bet MGM makes a surprise appearance to discuss the last-minute cancelation of this week's game between Youngstown State and North Dakota (23:00). Matt Brown of Extra Points stops by to discuss the latest on FCS realignment and Sam Houston head coach K.C. Keeler joins the show (56:45) to discuss the Bearkats' pursuit of a national title, why he think's Eric Schmid should ...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 40 min
All Things FCS Realignment With Matt Brown Of Extra Points
In a sneak peek at Thursday's show, Matt Brown of the Extra Points newsletter joins Josh Criswell and David Berry to discuss the latest on FCS realignment and potential additions to the WAC, Southland and Missouri Valley. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @berrythelede @MattBrownEP
Apr 12, 2021•25 min
Ranking At-Large Options and A Wild Weekend For AQs
Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye discuss the latest Southland Shenanigans, give their thoughts on the first automatic qualifiers for the FCS playoffs and rank the remaining at-large options. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Pretzel Brained Bracketology
The guys react to the latest madness surrounding the FCS playoff picture in addition to giving their betting picks of the weekend (1:04:18). Sam Herder from HERO Sports/Bet MGM (27:04) and mid-major hoops insider Mike Lucas stop by (53:12). Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Sam Herder Talks FCS Bracketology, Auto-Bid Scenarios and Opt-Outs
Sam Herder from HERO Sports and Bet MGM stops by to discuss the FCS playoff picture with less than two weeks left in the regular season.
Apr 06, 2021•26 min
FCS Playoff Picture and Committee Rankings Reaction
Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye discuss the FCS playoff picture, potential at-large teams and the initial championship committee rankings. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye
Apr 05, 2021•45 min
FCS Bracketology, Best Uniforms and A Big Big Sky Showdown
Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye discuss the latest stories in the FCS, betting picks for the weekend and more. Sam Herder from HERO Sports/Bet MGM and Greg Madia of the Daily News Record stop by. *This episode was recorded prior to the JMU cancellation. Follow us on Twitter: @bet_fcs @Item_Criswell @BerrytheLede @mattGfaye @SamHerderFCS @Madia_DNRSports
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Sam Herder Talks Opt-Outs and FCS Bracketology
In a sneak peek at the next episode of Bet the FCS, Sam Herder of HERO Sports and Bet MGM joins the guys to discuss FCS bracketology and why it's not time to panic over recent opt-outs.
Mar 30, 2021•23 min
Undefeateds Impress and Midseason Awards
Josh Criswell, David Berry, and Matt Faye discuss the past weekend's FCS slate and midseason candidates for postseason awards.
Mar 29, 2021•51 min
Top 25 CAA/Southland showdowns, all aboard the VMI train
In the latest episode of Bet the FCS, Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye discuss the wide open race in the Big South and Top 25 showdowns in the CAA and Southland Conference. Kevin Tresolini of the News Journal/DelawareOnline.com joins the show to provide insight on Saturday's game between Delaware and Rhode Island, while HERO Sports' Sam Herder stops by to discuss FCS bracketology and the national perception of Sam Houston. The guys close out the show by giving their favorite bets of the ...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Sweet 16 Special + Homefield Apparel CEO Connor Hitchcock
Mid-major hoops insider Mike Lucas joins the guys to weigh in on the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, why Loyola-Chicago has a real chance to win it all and more. Plus, Homefield Apparel CEO Connor Hitchcock stops by to discuss the story behind one of the hottest new brands in college sports.
Mar 24, 2021•39 min
Homefield Apparel CEO Connor Hitchcock
Homefield Apparel CEO Connor Hitchcock joins Josh Criswell and David Berry to discuss the rise of one of the hottest brands in college athletics, the turning point for the company and where they see themselves 1-5 years down the road. Visit www.homefieldapparel.com and use promo code "FCS" for 15% off your order!
Mar 23, 2021•21 min
NDSU, SDSU dominate, most exciting players/overlooked teams this spring
In the latest episode of Bet the FCS, Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye react to big wins for North Dakota State and South Dakota State and take a look at the most exciting players and overlooked teams this spring.
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min
UND-NDSU steals spotlight, COVID issues add to logjam among top contenders
In the latest episode of the Bet the FCS podcast, Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye give their thoughts on the Game of the Week between North Dakota and North Dakota State and how COVID issues have further complicated the top of the polls. HERO Sports senior FCS analyst Sam Herder and NDSU radio voice Jeff Culhane also stop by, before the guys close out the show by giving their favorite bets of the weekend.
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min
NDSU voice Jeff Culhane talks top-five showdown w/ UND, MVFC title race and more
North Dakota State radio voice Jeff Culhane joins Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye to discuss NDSU's top-five showdown with North Dakota, the vibe in Fargo and how the Missouri Valley title race is shaping up this spring.
Mar 17, 2021•19 min
March Madness special: NCAA Tournament betting picks
In a March Madness edition of the Bet the FCS podcast, mid-major hoops insider Mike Lucas joins the guys to discuss betting picks, sleepers and early-round underdogs to watch in the NCAA Tournament
Mar 17, 2021•48 min
Sam Herder on UND-NDSU, MVFC playoff outlook & national perception of Southland
In a sneak peek of Thursday's episode, HERO Sports senior FCS analyst Sam Herder joins Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye to discuss the top-five showdown between North Dakota and North Dakota State, the playoff outlook for the Missouri Valley and the national perception of the Southland Conference.
Mar 16, 2021•17 min
Is Sam Houston back? Which top-10 loser has most to worry about?
In the latest episode of Bet the FCS, Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye discuss the biggest takeaways from Saturday’s slate and look ahead to this week’s marquee matchups.
Mar 15, 2021•52 min
FCS on ESPN2, Southland Shenanigans and a top-15 showdown
In the latest episode of Bet the FCS, Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye discuss Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State being moved to ESPN2and Saturday's Game of the Week between Sam Houston and Nicholls. North Dakota head coach Bubba Schweigert stops by (28:15), while mid-major hoops insider Mike Lucas breaks down his favorite conference title picks (47:08). The guys close out the show by discussing the latest Southland Shenanigan (1:02:10) and their favorite bets of the weekend (1:1...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 40 min
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