The boys are back in town …

The offseason is over, kickoff is nearing and The FCS Edge has returned with co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell. Not only do they review the Top 25 preseason poll and begin to set you up for the 2026 season, but their special guest is head coach Brent Vigen of defending national champion Montana State.

• Dealing with the pressure of defending a national championship.
• How does Montana State approach player retention and transfer portal strategies?
• Offensive line and quarterback development at Montana State.
• Potential breakout players to watch for in 2026.
• The importance of leadership inside the locker room from returning players.
• The evolving college football landscape and potential FCS realignment.

• How deep does the FCS championship picture go?
• What can stop Montana State from repeating as national champion?
• Does NDSU's departure create a bigger group of national title contenders?
• Is the gap between the MVFC and Big Sky to other conferences getting bigger?
• Should FCS fans feel better about the transfer portal with the amount of returning talent across the subdivision?

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