Big Sky Breakdown

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem will be examining the Big Sky Conference and discussing where he see the teams ranked in the preseason. We will also examine whether QB proficiency makes a difference in a team's success. The data shows that it may not be as important as some think. 

Villanova is following the trend of teams leaving the CAA and joining the Patriot League. What does this mean for the CAA going forward? 

We will also be talking about the NCAA v. House Settlement being approved and all the changes that are coming along with it. There is a new governance model and NIL Go clearinghouse platform.


0:00 - Intro 
3:41 - My Initial Big Sky 2025 Preseason Poll 
12:59 - Is QB Proficiency As Important To FCS Success As We Think? 
23:18 - HERO Sports Preseason Top-25 Poll 
29:02 - Villanova Leaving The CAA 
36:16 - The NCAA v. House Settlement Has Officially Been Approved 
55:48 - EA Sports College Football 26 Will Pay Schools For Team Usage 
57:40 - ChatGPT Jokes of The Week 
1:00:10 - Final Thoughts
 1:02:31 - End

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