Nuanez Now March 18, 2026 - Hour 1 - Sammy Akem, Jerek Wolcott

To kick off Nuanez Now , Colter Nuanez is joined by Sammy Akem to go Inside the FCS , breaking down the latest headlines from around the subdivision. The two discuss the idea of FCS fatigue, including declining attendance for the North Dakota State Bison football despite their continued dominance over the years. They also talk about the impact of NDSU’s departure and what it means for the rest of the FCS landscape, as well as how changes in recruiting methods are reshaping the way programs build their rosters. Next, Colter is joined by Jerek Wolcott , Assistant Athletic Director for Brand Engagement at the University of Idaho, to discuss both the men’s and women’s Idaho Vandals basketball teams running the table to win the Big Sky Conference and advancing to their respective NCAA tournaments.