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North Dakota State moves to the FBS + what transfer QBs can have a redemption season

North Dakota State moves to the FBS + what transfer QBs can have a redemption season

There will be a new face in the FBS for the 2026 season as FCS powerhouse North Dakota State is making the leap. The 10-time FCS National Champions will be joining the Mountain West Conference. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss if they think this is the right move for the Bison. The guys chat about what exactly the team is giving up to make this move, what they have to gain, and if they think North Dakota State can be successful. Plus, they also discuss the latest in the Charles Bediako case. He is no longer eligible to play for Alabama after a judge denied his most recent injunction request. Andy and Godfrey discuss what this means going forward.

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Then, the guys take a quick look at the NFL in comparison to college football. Sam Darnold culminated his redemption story with a Super Bowl ring this season. Once the third pick in the NFL Draft for the New York Jets, Darnold struggled for much of his career. After being a back-up in San Francisco, he found success as a starter for the Minnesota Vikings and now is a Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks. Andy and Godfrey look at the college landscape and discuss if there are any transfer quarterbacks that may have a similar redemption story in 2026.

Later, the guys continue to look at the transfer quarterbacks, but through a different lens. Last episode, Godfrey compared Fernando Mendoza to a certified, pre-owned Honda. This was meant as a compliment. Now, they look at the transfer quarterbacks for 2026 and compare seven QBs to used cars. Find out what the comparisons are for Rocco Becht, Kenny Minchey, Drew Mestemaker, Austin Simmons, DJ Lagway, Darian Mensah and Byrum Brown.

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0:00:00 - North Dakota State heads to the FBS

26:12 - Charles Bediako no longer eligible

34:17 - What transfer QB can have a Darnold-like redemption season

49:30 - Comparing transfer QBs to used cars

49:45 - Rocco Becht comparison

52:24 - Kenny Minchey comparison

54:10 - Drew Mestemaker comparison

55:43 - Austin Simmons comparison

56:51 - DJ Lagway comparison

58:58 - Darian Mensah comparison

1:00:06 - Byrum Brown comparison

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