NDSU Goes FBS, Hauck Retires & Unretires, Johansen Departs USD

About this episode

The episode discusses NDSU's transition to FBS, Bobby Hauck's retirement and return, and Travis Johansen's departure from USD.

On this episode, Sam is joined by Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central and The Bluebloods. The two discuss: -NDSU going to the FBS, why it makes sense for the Bison, and what it means for the FCS -Bobby Hauck retiring as head coach at Montana, and then quickly coming out of retirement to take the Illinois DC gig -Travis Johansen stepping down as South Dakota’s head coach to take the Rutgers DC job -Sac State’s FBS push The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

People in this episode

Host: Sam

Guest: Zach McKinnell

Topics covered

• NDSU
• FBS
• Bobby Hauck
• Montana
• Travis Johansen
• South Dakota
• Sac State

Keywords

• FCS
• football
• coaching changes

Sponsors

HERO Sports, BetMGM

Mentioned in this episode

Products: HERO Sports, BetMGM

Places: South Dakota’s

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