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The official podcast of FCS Football Central on Sports Illustrated brings listeners weekly content on all things FCS football and keeps you updated on the unpredictable landscape of college football.

Episodes

2025 MVFC Football Preview (Part 1): Biggest Storylines, Question Marks, & Dark Horses

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI to preview the MVFC entering the 2025 college football season. In the first part of the official MVFC preview, the two discuss the biggest storylines and dark horse teams in the conference. Which New QB Is Best Set Up For Success In 2025? Cole Payton at North Dakota State or Chase Mason at South Dakota State? Will South Dakota Be Able To Build On Last Season's Run To The Semifinals? Who...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 103

2025 CAA Football Preview (Part 1): Biggest Storylines, Question Marks, & Dark Horses

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI to preview the CAA entering the 2025 college football season. In the first part of the official CAA preview, the two discuss the biggest storylines and dark horse teams in the conference. What Is The Future Of The CAA After More Losses During Conference Realignment This Offseason? Can Monmouth or Stony Brook Take The Next Step And Push For A Share Of The CAA Title? Who Are The Biggest D...

Jun 24, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 101

2025 OVC-Big South Preview (Part 1): Biggest Storylines, Question Marks, & Dark Horses

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI to preview the OVC-Big South entering the 2025 college football season. In the first part of the official OVC-Big South preview, the two discuss the biggest storylines and dark horse teams in the conference. Should UT Martin Be The Preseason Favorite To Win Its 5th Consecutive Conference Title? Has Tennessee Tech Emerged As The New Dark Horse Favorite? What Should The Expectations Be At...

Jun 16, 202553 minEp. 99

2025 Big Sky Football Preview (Part 2): Projecting Over/Under Win Totals For Every Big Sky Team

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the projected over/under win totals for every team in the Big Sky ahead of the 2025 college football season. Does Montana's Schedule Give The Grizzlies An Advantage Over Montana State? Will Northern Arizona or Sacramento State be able to challenge for the Big Sky Championship? How Many Teams From The Big Sky Will Make The FCS Playoffs? All this & more right here on The Bl...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 98

2025 Big Sky Football Preview (Part 1): Biggest Storylines, Question Marks, & Dark Horses

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI to preview the Big Sky entering the 2025 college football season. In the first part of the official Big Sky preview, the two discuss the biggest storylines across the conference. Who Will Emerge As The Starting QB At Montana State? Will Montana Resolve Its QB Issues From Last Season? Who Are The Biggest Dark Horses In The Conference? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods!...

Jun 09, 202559 minEp. 97

FCS Football: Who Are The Biggest Mystery Teams In 2025?

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the biggest mystery teams in FCS football ahead of the 2025 college football season. Will South Dakota State Remain A National Championship Contender? Is This Finally The Year For Southern Utah To Have A Breakout Season? Can Villanova Overcome Major Offseason Losses And Compete For The CAA Title? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods....

Jun 05, 202553 minEp. 96

FCS Football: Biggest FCS Sleeper Teams Entering The 2025 Season

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the biggest sleeper teams in FCS football ahead of the 2025 college football season. Is Tarleton State Ready To Take The Next Step After Last Season's Run To The Quarterfinals? Will Stephen F. Austin Challenge Incarnate Word As The Next Southland Conference Contender? Are There Two MVFC Teams Being Overlooked Ahead Of Next Season? All this & more right here on The Blueblood...

May 28, 202551 minEp. 95

FCS Football: Top Returning FCS RBs Entering The 2025 Season

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top returning running backs in FCS football entering the 2025 college football season. Who Should Be Considered The No. 1 Returning RB In The FCS? Which Players Could Emerge As Breakout Candidates At RB Next Season? Which FCS Teams Have The Best Skill Position Rooms Entering Next Season? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods....

May 21, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 94

FCS Football: Top Returning Quarterbacks Entering The 2025 Season

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top returning quarterbacks in FCS football entering the 2025 college football season. Who Are The Top 3 Candidates For The No. 1 Spot In The Preseason FCS QB Rankings? Who Could Emerge As Potential Breakout Candidates At Quarterback Next Season? Have Cole Payton & Chase Mason Done Enough To Be Ranked Among The Top QBs In The FCS? Which QB Battles Around The FCS Will Imp...

May 12, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 93

FCS Football: Biggest Takeaways & Storylines After The Spring Transfer Portal Window

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the biggest storylines in FCS football following the spring transfer portal window. How Did The Spring Transfer Window Change The FCS Landscape Entering 2025? Who Were The Biggest Winners/Losers Of The Spring Portal Window? Way-Too-Early Top 5 FCS Rankings Entering The 2025 Season All this & more right here on The Bluebloods....

May 08, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 92

Coaches Corner: Bobby Wilder (Tennessee Tech Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Tennessee Tech head football coach Bobby Wilder. Wilder discusses his first season as head coach at Tennessee Tech, improving at the quarterback position next season, which position groups showed the most improvement during the spring, and what the next step is for Tennessee Tech to become an FCS contender. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

May 06, 202533 minEp. 91

Mike Smith Jr. (Eastern Kentucky DB) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Kentucky defensive back Mike Smith Jr. Smith discusses his All-American career at Eastern Kentucky, signing with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, his experience throughout the pre-draft process, and the advice he received from former teammates in the NFL. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!​

May 02, 202522 minEp. 90

NFL Draft Preview: How Many FCS Prospects Will Be Selected In The 2025 NFL Draft?

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top FCS prospects ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Is North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel A First-Round Lock? Who Are The Biggest 'Wild Cards' In This Year's NFL Draft Class? Will Tommy Mellott & Cam Miller Hear Their Names Called On Day 3? How Many FCS Players Will Be Selected In The 2025 NFL Draft? Should We Change How We Count FCS Draft Selections In This New Age Of College...

Apr 23, 202559 minEp. 89

Coaches Corner: Andrew Aurich (Harvard Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Harvard head football coach Andrew Aurich. Aurich discusses his first season as head coach at Harvard, the development of quarterback Jaden Craig, which position groups showed the most improvement during the spring, and the Ivy League's participation in the FCS Playoffs. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

Apr 21, 202519 minEp. 88

FCS Football Stocks: Teams To Buy Or Sell Entering The 2025 Season

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to debate whether you should "Buy" or "Sell" the stock of the top FCS programs entering the 2025 college football season. Should North Dakota State Finish The 2025 Season Undefeated? Is Incarnate Word A True FCS National Championship Contender? Will Tarleton State Be A Dark-Horse Contender For The Semifinals? Is Harvard Primed For A Surprise Run In The FCS Playoffs? Will Jackson State Win The C...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 87

Coaches Corner: Thomas Ford Jr. (Idaho Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Idaho head football coach Thomas Ford Jr. Ford talks about returning to Idaho as the head coach, his approach to building a roster this offseason, the latest updates on the quarterback battle at Idaho, and the next steps of building a championship contender at the FCS level. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

Apr 14, 202529 minEp. 86

Breaking Down The Biggest FCS Quarterback Battles In 2025

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to break down the biggest quarterback battles in FCS football before the 2025 college football season. Can Nathan Hayes Push Cole Payton For The QB1 Spot At North Dakota State? Who Will Step Up To Replace Tommy Mellott At Montana State? Is Keali'i Ah Yat Ready To Take Control Of Montana's Offense? Will Cade McNamara or Jacolby Criswell Win The Starting QB Job At ETSU? All this & more right ...

Apr 11, 202539 minEp. 85

Which FCS Football Programs Are Facing The Most Pressure In 2025?

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss which FCS programs are facing the most pressure entering the 2025 college football season. Is This Season 'Semifinals Or Bust' For Incarnate Word? What Is The Missing Piece For Montana To Return To National Prominence? Can South Dakota Continue To Build On Last Season's Run To The Semifinals? What Does The CAA Need To Do To Remain A Top 3 FCS Conference? All this & more right her...

Apr 09, 202543 minEp. 84

Coaches Corner: Tim Plough (UC Davis Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by UC Davis head football coach Tim Plough. Plough talks about his first season as head coach at UC Davis, his decision to return to UC Davis after a season at Cal, becoming an offensive coordinator at 25 years old, and the challenge of building a championship contender at the FCS level. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

Apr 07, 202526 minEp. 83

Coaches Corner: Tim Polasek (North Dakota State Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by North Dakota State head football coach Tim Polasek. Polasek talks about winning the FCS national championship, what separates NDSU from other programs at the FCS level, the potential quarterback battle at NDSU this offseason, and facing the challenge of winning back-to-back national championships. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

Apr 04, 202524 minEp. 82

Instant Reaction: Sacramento State Plans To Transition From FCS To FBS As An Independent

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss Sacramento State's plan to transition to the FBS level as an independent. Have the Hornets put themselves in a position for an FBS conference invite? What's the long-term plan if an FBS conference does not extend an invite? Does Sacramento State's departure impact the Big Sky race in 2025? How does this move impact the landscape of FCS football? All this & more right here on The ...

Apr 03, 202530 minEp. 81

Coaches Corner: Trenton Boykin (Hampton Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Hampton head football coach Trenton Boykin. Boykin talks about being promoted to interim head coach before the 2024 season, the influence Jim Tressel had on his development as a head coach, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and the process of building Hampton into a yearly contender in the CAA. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

Apr 02, 202526 minEp. 80

Coaches Corner: Billy Cosh (Stony Brook Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Stony Brook head football coach Billy Cosh. Cosh talks about leading Stony Brook to a historic turnaround last season, the challenges of navigating his first season at Stony Brook, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and dealing with expectations entering his second season. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

Apr 01, 202529 minEp. 79

Ranking The Best Pre-Spring Transfer Portal Classes In Each FCS Conference

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the top FCS transfer portal classes in each conference ahead of the spring transfer window. Will Montana State make a move for another transfer quarterback in the next portal window? Should there be concern around South Dakota State's portal class and the lack of proven experience? Has Lamar added enough pieces to emerge as a contender in the Southland? Which teams will be most activ...

Mar 28, 202548 minEp. 78

Coaches Corner: Walt Wells (Eastern Kentucky Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Kentucky head football coach Walt Wells. Wells talks about Eastern Kentucky's run to the FCS Playoffs last season, legendary coach Roy Kidd's impact on his career, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and the idea behind Eastern Kentucky's Suits for Seniors event. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

Mar 27, 202550 minEp. 77

FCS Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 Pre-Spring Transfer Portal Classes

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the top FCS transfer portal classes before the spring transfer window opens next month. Should Incarnate Word be a national title favorite after adding multiple former FCS All-Americans? Has Sacramento State added enough transfer portal talent to rebound from a 3-9 season? Is Jackson State primed to repeat as Celebration Bowl champions after signing a loaded transfer class? Will UT M...

Mar 25, 202558 minEp. 76

Lan Larison (UC Davis RB) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by UC Davis running back Lan Larison. Larison talks about his legendary career at UC Davis, how he developed into a receiving threat over his career, his background as an All-State steer wrestler, and his preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!​

Mar 21, 202522 minEp. 75

Ranking The Best FCS National Championship Programs Of All-Time

What is the greatest FCS team in FCS history? We strive to answer that question on this episode of The Bluebloods. Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI aim to rank the best national championship teams of all-time at the FCS level. Which team would win in a hypothetical matchup? 2019 North Dakota State or 2018 North Dakota State? How does 1978 Florida A&M compare to more recent FCS national championship teams? Is 2023 South Dakota State a Top 5 all-time FCS team? W...

Mar 18, 202558 minEp. 74
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