This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders welcomes back ESPN’s Taylor McGregor for an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation on everything shaping college football right now.

Together they discuss:

🏆 Initial College Football Playoff Rankings — who’s overrated, who’s underrated, and who controls their destiny

🌀 The Coaching Carousel — where the dominoes might fall and what Lane Kiffin’s next move could be

🌪️ Group of Five Spotlight — the wild AAC race and how parity is changing the sport

🐶 Georgia vs. Mississippi State — the game Taylor is covering this week

⚓ Navy vs. Notre Dame — classic matchup with modern twists

🦆 Oregon at Iowa — high-stakes crossover game

🐅 LSU vs. Alabama — diverging paths since Week 1

🌾 Big 12 Showdown — BYU and Texas Tech in a battle of conference heavyweights

If you love storylines, strategy, and Saturday energy — this is your episode.

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This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders welcomes Craig Stutzmann, Offensive Coordinator at San Jose State, for a deep and heartfelt conversation about football, faith, and growth.

Coach Stutzmann shares:

🌺 The Aloha Spirit in Coaching — how Hawaii’s values of respect, humility, and community shape his leadership
🏈 The Journey — from Hawaii to Emory & Henry and beyond, with lessons learned along the way
⚡ The ‘Spread N' Shred’ Offense — a perfect marriage of offensive concepts built on tempo, creativity, and trust, and the "North Shore in the Appalachian Mountains" that helped it happen
🧠 Mentors & Influences — the coaches and experiences that molded his philosophy
💬 Communication & Integrity — why positivity and resilience are central to his program
💭 Advice to His Younger Self — pursuing passion, embracing growth, and living with no regrets

🎧 It’s part storytelling, part masterclass — a reminder that great football starts with great people.

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This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders welcomes Mercer Head Coach Mike Jacobs for an in-depth conversation about leadership, growth, and the rise of Mercer football.

Coach Jacobs opens up about:

🏈 His journey from walk-on at Ohio State to Mercer head coach

💪 Building a winning culture built on trust, discipline, and resilience

🔥 How he knew this year’s Mercer team had the potential to be special

💫 The rise of freshman QB Braden Atkinson and what makes him special

⚔️ Previewing the Western Carolina matchup and the challenges the Catamounts present

💭 The legacy and life lessons he hopes to leave with his players

🎧 It’s the story of a coach who’s been where his players are — and built something lasting from the ground up.

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It’s the World's Largest Outdoork Cocktail Party on the banks of the St. Johns River and looming chaos abounds across college football.

This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, hosts Seth and James preview one of the biggest weekends of the year, breaking down:

🐶 The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party — Georgia vs. Florida and a classic rivalry

⚓ Navy vs. North Texas — Drew Cronic’s Georgia ties and Navy’s creative offense

🌪️ The Wide-Open AAC Race — who’s emerging as the favorite in the American?

🏈 FBS Matchups to Watch: Vandy–Texas, Texas Tech–K-State, and Cincinnati–Utah

🌴 Hawaii vs. San Jose State — the unique bond between Timmy Chang and Craig Stutzmann

🏆 FCS Triple-Header: Mercer–Furman, Western Carolina–Chattanooga (featuring Taron Dickens), and Tarleton State–Abilene Christian

🎧 From Denton to Jacksonville, the Ministers of College Football Culture have you covered.

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In this episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders welcomes Dan Jackson, Head Coach of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, culture, and competition at the highest level of FCS football.

Coach Jackson opens up about:

🏆 The Dakota Marker Rivalry — the history, pride, and preparation behind one of college football’s fiercest matchups

💪 Team Culture & Leadership — how the Jackrabbits maintain excellence year after year

🧠 Coaching Philosophy — lessons learned from a lifetime in football and how they shape his approach

🏈 Preparation & Process — how South Dakota State stays focused and disciplined through the grind of the season

🤝 Community & Relationships — the role of fans, family, and trust in sustaining success

🎧 It’s a deep look into what makes South Dakota State one of the most respected programs in college football — and the man leading it forward.

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The FCS landscape is as exciting as ever — and this week, Preferred Walk-On host Seth Saunders welcomes Craig Haley (Stats Perform, The Analyst) to break down the rivalries, storylines, and stars shaping the 2025 season.

Together they discuss:

🏆 Dakota Marker Showdown: North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State — the rivalry that defines the FCS

🌾 Missouri Valley Power: How NDSU, SDSU, and North Dakota are separating themselves

💙 Presbyterian’s Unlikely Rise: From underdog to Top 25 contender

⚡ Taron Dickens: Western Carolina’s QB lighting up the FCS and chasing the Payton Award

🟤 William & Mary’s CAA Run & Patriot League Future

🐴 Tarleton State’s Emergence: Building a program with purpose

🏟️ Nashville’s Championship Stage: Why this year’s FCS title race feels more open than ever

🎧 If you love FCS football, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

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This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders sits down with Head Coach Steve Englehart of the Presbyterian Blue Hose, who has led his team to a 6–0 start, the longest winning streak in the country, and a spot in the Top 25.

Coach Englehart opens up about:

💪 Building a Winning Culture — how belief, unity, and discipline drive the Blue Hose

🪢 The “Pull the Rope” Philosophy — the mindset behind Presbyterian’s success

🏈 Recruiting Without Scholarships — developing players who buy into the mission

🤝 Community Support — how fans, alumni, and families fuel the program

👤 Personal Reflections — growth, leadership, and what he’s learned as a coach and teammate

This is a conversation about belief, connection, and perseverance — everything that makes college football special. Coach Englehart’s message is one every fan should hear.

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This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders is joined by Jon Smith for a deep dive into one of the most exciting stretches of the college football season — and a big announcement. 🎙️

🔥 Seth and Jon are hosting a LIVE event in Athens on November 14th for Texas–Georgia weekend! Stay tuned for details on location, guests, and how to attend the show.

🏈 Plus, we break down the week’s biggest stories and games:

🐶 Ole Miss vs. Georgia — Ole Miss set to be tested Between the Hedges

✝️ USC vs. Notre Dame — the Jeweled Shillelagh is on the line

🐘🍊 The Third Saturday in October — Alabama vs. Tennessee showdown

⛪ The Holy War — Utah vs. BYU

🏆 FCS Game of the Week: Presbyterian Blue Hose spotlight

🏅 Heisman Talk: Why Haynes King deserves a seat at the table

🎧 From blue bloods under pressure to rising programs making noise, we cover it all — it's another must-see week of college football.

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