This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders is joined by Craig Haley, FCS expert from Stats Perform and The Analyst, to break down the stories shaping the FCS landscape in 2025.
We’re diving deep into:
🏆 The Dakota Marker Rivalry — North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State in another high-stakes showdown
🌾 Missouri Valley Power Shift — SDSU, NDSU, and the rise of North Dakota
💙 Presbyterian’s Surprising Surge — how the Blue Hose became America’s favorite underdog
⚡ Western Carolina QB Taron Dickens — his breakout year and Payton Award potential
🟤 William & Mary’s CAA Title Chase — and what their move to the Patriot League means for the program
🐴 Tarleton State’s Ascent — how they’ve emerged as an FCS program to watch
🏟️ FCS Title Game in Nashville — why this season’s championship feels wide open
👇 Chapters & resources below 👇
00:00 Introduction to FCS Football and Dakota Marker Week
02:46 Analyzing the North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State Rivalry
05:47 The Impact of the Missouri Valley Conference
08:45 Presbyterian Bluehose: A Surprising Contender
11:56 Western Carolina's Teron Dickens: A Rising Star
14:56 William & Mary: Transitioning to the Patriot League
17:56 Tarleton State: A New Power in FCS Football
20:59 Excitement for the FCS Title Game in Nashville
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