The FCS landscape is as exciting as ever — and this week, Preferred Walk-On host Seth Saunders welcomes Craig Haley (Stats Perform, The Analyst) to break down the rivalries, storylines, and stars shaping the 2025 season.
Together they discuss:
🏆 Dakota Marker Showdown: North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State — the rivalry that defines the FCS
🌾 Missouri Valley Power: How NDSU, SDSU, and North Dakota are separating themselves
💙 Presbyterian’s Unlikely Rise: From underdog to Top 25 contender
⚡ Taron Dickens: Western Carolina’s QB lighting up the FCS and chasing the Payton Award
🟤 William & Mary’s CAA Run & Patriot League Future
🐴 Tarleton State’s Emergence: Building a program with purpose
🏟️ Nashville’s Championship Stage: Why this year’s FCS title race feels more open than ever
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