In this week's Akam's Analysis, I discussed the strength of schedule of the SWAC and MEAC conferences coming into the 2026 football season. Who do I feel are the favorites coming out of each conference? Montana continues to add future games to their schedule; the latest one is against West Florida in 2027. The newest FCS team transitioning in 2027. All of this and a bit more in this week's Akem's Analysis!

0:00 - Intro
2:24 - SWAC Strength of Schedule
35:03 - MEAC Strength of Schedule
48:09 - Griz Add West Florida Game To 2027 Schedule
49:55 - Big 12/Monster Energy Sponsorship
56:27 - Final Thoughts
57:31 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I look into the NEC's strength of schedule and what that looks like for them going into the 2006 season. This is considered to be the weakest conference in the FCS, but they still have an AQ bid, so let's discuss what it will look like for them. UTRGV continues to set the standard for all of the budding teams in the FCS. Attendance, facilities, stadium renovations, recruiting. They are looking to continue to set the bar high. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis, so stay tuned for the entire episode.

0:00 -Intro
3:22 - NEC Strength of Schedule
25:44 - FCS Teams Opting In To House Settlement
31:04 - UTRGV Setting The Standard
41:05 - NIU Signs Taron Dickens
43:42 - RIP Coach Louis DiRienzo Jr.
44:35 - Final Thoughts
45:41 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about the recent Manning Passing Academy and what that means for some of the top QBs in the subdivision. Were there some snubs with the top QBs in the FCS? The OVC Strength of Schedule was a topic of discussion, particularly how weak it is compared to the rest of the FCS. Some rule changes are happening in FCS football and across CFB. What do those rule changes look like? All of this and much more in this week's Akem's Analysis!

0:00 - Intro
3:21 - OVC Strength of Schedule
24:14 - Griz Add Future UTRGV Games
29:21 - FCS QBs At Manning Passing Academy
39:27 - FCS Oversight Committee Rule Changes
50:33 - EWU Transfer Henry Hatada Film Review
57:51 - Final Thoughts
59:25 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel talked about the Southland Conference and its strength of schedule coming into the 2026 football season. Which teams have tougher OOC schedules, and which have easier ones? One Southland team may be a dark horse to make noise in 2026; which team might that be? The OVC-BigSouth has officially rebranded and will be the OVC going forward. We break it down in this week's episode and more.

0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Southland Conference SOS
28:36 - Montana QB/WR Camp Thoughts
37:08 - OVC-Big South Re-Brand
41:03 - Joe Gallagher EWU Transfer Film Review
51:14 - Final Thoughts
52:25 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discuss the FCS Stock Market and which teams are rising and falling. Who may be in the same place? This will be a huge segment during the football season. Continuing the SOS series, I'm talking Pioneer League this week. Who are the good teams, and who are the bad teams going into the 2026 season in the Pioneer League? Cody Hawkins was given a much-deserved contract extension; I discuss why I think the extension was a good idea. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis.

0:00 - Intro
2:57 - Pioneer League Strength of Schedule
26:23 - FCS Stock Market
43:52 - Cody Hawkins Contract Extension
48:11 - Stony Brook Jersey Sponsorship
52:40 - Albany OC Steps Down
54:40 - Seven Cloud Tarleton Transfer Film Review
1:01:54 - Final Thoughts
1:04:03 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discuss the recent tampering violations that were given to UND and what that means for them in the foreseeable future. Karson Gordon recently transferred to Austin Peay by way of entering the portal as a track athlete. Did he crack the code for the rest of CFB players looking to transfer outside of the winter portal window? I also continue the FCS SOS series by talking about the SoCon's Strength of Schedule going into the 2026 season. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis!

0:00 - Intro
3:01 - SoCon Strength of Schedule
24:05 - UND Tampering Violations
31:12 - MVFC National TV Schedule In 2026
33:30 - UCLA QB Transfers To Austin Peay
38:58 - Best FCS Offensive Trios In 2026
44:03 - Age-Based Eligibility Is Set To Pass
48:24 - Sha'Heem Taylor Idaho Transfer Film Review
1:01:09 - Final Thoughts
1:02:25 - End

In this week's Akems Analysis, I look at all of the top storylines in the FCS this season and what people should be paying attention to going into the 2026 season. The Patriot League teams have some of the toughest schedules in all of FCS football. What is the reason for that? The Big Sky has 9 nationally televised games, which is historic. I discuss all of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis.

0:00 - Intro
3:20 - Patriot League Strength of Schedule
19:14 - Biggest FCS Storylines for 2026
49:34 - Big Sky National TV Games in 2026
53:17 - UCLA QB Found Transfer Loophole
56:46 - What College Coaches Want To See
1:02:55 - Shoes Brinkley NAU Grad Transfer Film Review
1:14:21 - Final Thoughts
1:15:52 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discuss who my top 15 FCS WRs are coming into the 2026 season. I also discuss what an extension for Montana's Bobby Kennedy would mean and if it's the right decision. I have been looking into all the SOS from each conference in the FCS, and this week we looked at the Ivy League. Although they only play 10 games, the non-conference games greatly influence their SOS. So I got into what that looks like for each team in the Ivy League this week. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis.

0:00 - Intro
6:18 - Ivy League Strength of Schedule
18:54 - My Top 15 FCS WRs Coming Into 2026
38:04 - Kent Haslem Looking To Extend Bobby Kennedy
46:44 - Which FCS Teams Have Been Spending?
58:33 - Penn Transfer Alec Wills CB/N Film Review
1:09:28 - Final Thoughts
1:10:37 - End