With Selection Sunday fast approaching, The FCS Edge has gone right to the source. In episode 13, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell welcome in special guests Mark Wharton, the chair of the FCS playoff selection committee, and Ty Halpin of the NCAA for an informative conservation on how the 24-team field is being built.
Also, Craig and Zach preview and predict key games, pondering if the Week 11 schedule will be as chaotic as last weekend’s results.
Here's some of the highlights from our FCS Playoffs Interview episode
- Week 10 was chaotic with many upsets.
- Seeding from 1 to 16 added complexity to playoff selections.
- Metrics are secondary; the eye test is crucial.
- Injuries significantly impact team evaluations.
- The Ivy League's automatic bid changes the selection landscape.
- The selection committee faces challenges with tight bubbles.
- Upcoming matchups could shift playoff dynamics.
- Nashville championship week promises to be unique.
- The committee's process is thorough and collaborative.
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Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show
- 00:00 - Welcome and Week 10 Chaos
- 03:12 - Analyzing Week 10 Upsets
- 05:56 - Field of 24: Playoff Scenarios
- 09:07 - Eddie Robinson Award and Coaching Picks
- 12:01 - FCS Awards Predictions
- 15:07 - Week 11 Game Previews
- 18:08 - Mark Wharton and Ty Halpin Join the Show
- 41:54 - Key Matchups and Predictions
- 44:14 - Missouri Valley Conference Showdown
- 47:17 - CAA and Southland Conference Insights
- 50:18 - MEAC and Delaware State's Rise
- 53:21 - Closing Thoughts
