Sam Herder (FCS Hero Sports) on SDSU's win at MSU, USD's Lamar loss, FCS big picture, end of spring transfer portal

08/09/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 180
Sam Herder (FCS Hero Sports) on SDSU's win at MSU, USD's Lamar loss, FCS big picture, end of spring transfer portal

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Episode Synopsis

While it was a thrilling, inspiring win for SDSU, how does an objective observer of the FCS view the Jackrabbits' journey to Bozeman? Veteran FCS reporter, writer and podcaster Sam Herder of HERO Sports made the trip and describes the atmosphere, how both teams played, and what the victory means going forward for SDSU and the entire subdivision. How close to SDSU's national championship outfits does this mostly-new cast of characters appear? Why is North Dakota State still worthy of a No. 1 ranking even though the Jacks opened with  And, what about USD? Are the Coyotes no longer on that perch of good semifinal bets after their loss at Lamar? If not, who is the newest FCS team that looks to be a threat to the "big 3" of MSU, SDSU, and NDSU. Also, quietly, the NCAA football subcommittee last week voted to support a single transfer portal in January, meaning no more spring transfer portal. What does this mean for our FCS squads in the Dakotas?

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