This FCS postseason has delivered chaos and history — and now it all comes down to one final showdown.

In this episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders breaks down the FCS semifinals, recapping the defining moments that set the stage for the national championship game between the Montana State Bobcats and the Illinois State Redbirds.

From the first-ever playoff edition of the Brawl of the Wild — the Super Brawl, to Illinois State’s unforgettable road-warrior run, this episode is a celebration of everything that makes FCS football special.

🔥 The Super Brawl — Montana State vs. Montana in a historic playoff showdown

🐾 Montana State’s Statement Win — how the Bobcats conquered rivalry pressure to punch their ticket to Nashville

🏈 Illinois State’s Cinderella Run — the first team ever in the 24-team field to win every playoff game on the road

🛣️ The Roadbirds — why this Redbird team thrives away from home

🏆 Championship Preview — styles, stakes, and keys to the title game

🎓 Why the FCS Matters — passion, parity, and high-level football abounds at the FCS level

This episode is about more than Xs and Os — it’s about heart, history, and why the FCS continues to produce some of the best football in the country.

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Championship stakes meets storied rivalry in Bozeman, Montana this weekend.

This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders is joined by Montana State Head Coach Brent Vigen as the Bobcats prepare for a playoff semifinal showdown against Montana — the first-ever postseason edition of the Brawl of the Wild, which observers have dubbed the Super Brawl.

Coach Vigen offers rare insight into how Montana State has built one of the most disciplined, physical, and resilient programs in the FCS — and what it takes to prepare for a rivalry game with championship stakes.

🔥 The Super Brawl — what makes a playoff Brawl of the Wild different

🐾 Bobcat Culture — discipline, toughness, and a standard of excellence

🧠 Coaching Philosophy — leading with consistency and clarity

🧲 Recruiting the Right Fit — traits Montana State looks for beyond talent

📈 Team Growth — how this group evolved into a championship contender

🏆 Preparation for Montana — focus, execution, and emotional control

💬 Football & Life Lessons — character, accountability, and excellence

This is a masterclass in leadership, rivalry preparation, and program building — delivered by one of the most respected coaches in the FCS.

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The College Football Playoff has arrived — and The Preferred Walk-On Show is ready.

Host Seth Saunders is joined by Chris Marler to break down the Opening Round of the CFP, analyzing matchups, storylines, key players, and betting angles with insight and humor.

🏈 CFP Opening Round:

🟣 JMU vs. Oregon — can the Dukes hold their own against the mighty Ducks

🐘 Alabama vs. Oklahoma — a rematch of the regular season clash between the Tide and Sooner

🌊 Tulane vs. Ole Miss — another regular season rematch where the Rebels look to start fast and dispatch the Green Wave

🌀 Miami vs. Texas A&M — are the Aggies a paper tiger? Can Carson Beck and Mario Cristobal rise up under the bright playoff lights?

They also discuss:

• Atticus Sappington having a name tailor-made for an SEC school
• JMU's Seinfeld connection
• What Oklahoma's win in Tuscaloosa tells us about the rematch at the Palace
• Carson Beck's Rube Baker yips
• Lane Kiffin: LSU head coach and Ole Miss's #1 fan

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