Get the edge on everything FCS football with The FCS Edge. Join expert national FCS writers Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell each week as they break down the biggest stories, standout performances and rising programs from across FCS college football.
From in-depth analysis of the Top 25 to game-changing matchups and players making noise, The FCS Edge gives you the insight and perspective you won’t find anywhere else.
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Get the edge on everything FCS football with The FCS Edge. Join expert national FCS writers Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell each week as they break down the biggest stories, standout performances and rising programs from across FCS college football.
From in-depth analysis of the Top 25 to game-changing matchups and players making noise, The FCS Edge gives you the insight and perspective you won’t find anywhere else.
Subscribe now so you never miss an episode — and be sure to visit https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles for even more coverage and data-driven stories from the world of FCS college football.
Some teams look like they’re in midseason form, others are trying to resist hitting the panic button. In “The FCS Edge,” episode 5, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are assessing the way different teams have made a start to the FCS season.
One team that only knows success to date is UTRGV. Coach Travis Bush joins the show as a special guest to discuss the Vaqueros’ fast start and the buildup to their program’s inaugural season.
Here's the key takeaways from our chat with UTRGV Head Coach Travis Bush:
A coaching philosophy that focuses on developing young men, not just winning games.
Recruiting in Texas is crucial for building a successful program.
Getting facilities in place from the start a key part of the early success.
Areas of improvement have been highlighted ahead of conference play.
Elsewhere in the show, Craig and Zach look forward to the Week 3 schedule, with their ever-popular Pick 'Ems segment. With Zach turning himself into somewhat of a road warrior, The FCS Edge certainly has it all this episode.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to FCS Football Highlights
00:57 - South Dakota State vs. Montana State Showdown
05:41 - Top 25 and Who Shouldn't Press The Panic Button
08:53 - The Impact of the 12-Game Schedule
13:38 - Ivy League's Playoff Prospects
17:18 - UTRGV Head Coach Travis Bush Joins The Show
31:59 - Week 3 Pick 'Ems
43:42 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
The FCS Edge
Get the edge on everything FCS football with The FCS Edge. Join expert national FCS writers Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell each week as they break down the biggest stories, standout performances and rising programs from across FCS college football.
From in-depth analysis of the Top 25 to game-changing matchups and players making noise, The FCS Edge gives you the insight and perspective you won’t find anywhere else.
Subscribe now so you never miss an episode — and be sure to visit https://theanalyst.com/competition/fcs-football/articles for even more coverage and data-driven stories from the world of FCS college football.
