The Bluebloods

The Bluebloods

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

July 15, 2025 70 mins

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI to preview the Patriot League entering the 2025 college football season. The two discuss the biggest storylines and dark horse teams in the conference, while also projecting over/under win totals for every team in the Patriot League ahead of the 2025 college football season. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods...

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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 SoCon ahead of the 2025 college football season. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods!

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On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI to preview the SoCon entering the 2025 college football season. In the first part of the official SoCon preview, the two discuss the biggest storylines and dark horse teams in the conference.

  • Can Mercer Repeat As Conference Champions Despite A Massive Defensive Overhaul?
  • Will Western Carolina Finally Breakthrough ...
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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 MVFC ahead of the 2025 college football season. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods!

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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...
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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 CAA ahead of the 2025 college football season. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods!

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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 ...
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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 OVC-Big South ahead of the 2025 college football season. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods!

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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 Hor...
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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?
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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 Over...
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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 t...
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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 Ranke...
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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
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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!

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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!​

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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?
  • S...
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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!

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