FCS College Football Week 4 Preview & Picks (Ep. 3175)
FCS College Football Week 4 Preview & Picks (Ep. 3175)
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Quick Insights

These are sports wagers, not investments, and all carry a risk of loss. The clearest shared picks are Lehigh -10.5 and Lehigh–Penn under 48.5, with the hosts citing Lehigh’s rushing edge and expected weather. Other shared picks are McNeese -2.5, Southern Illinois -17.5, Eastern Washington -2.5, and UC Davis -3.5. For totals, both hosts also backed Chattanooga–The Citadel under 46.5 and Idaho State–Southern Utah over 60.5; check quarterback news and weather before betting.

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  • The transcript’s recommendations are sports wagers, not investments. The hosts also promoted betting-related services, including SGPN, Edge Boost, Clutch Parleys, Underdog Fantasy, Kalshi, and Phil Steele Plus; no securities or investment returns were discussed in connection with them.

Sports-betting picks (not investments)

Picks both hosts explicitly locked

  • Brown +13.5 vs. Harvard

    • Both hosts backed Brown. They cited the large spread and expected weather as reasons the game could stay close.
  • Lehigh -10.5 vs. Penn

    • Both hosts locked Lehigh. They pointed to Lehigh’s strong rushing offense and Penn’s limited offensive production; they also noted weather could favor a lower-scoring game.
  • Lehigh–Penn under 48.5

    • Both hosts also backed the under, citing the teams’ run-oriented play and expected weather.
  • Chattanooga–The Citadel under 46.5

    • Both hosts backed the under, expecting a run-heavy, lower-possession game.
  • McNeese -2.5 vs. East Texas A&M

    • Both hosts locked McNeese, though they noted the unusually short spread and uncertainty around the team’s quarterback situation.
  • Southern Illinois -17.5 vs. Murray State

    • Both hosts locked Southern Illinois, expecting the team to rebound against a struggling Murray State.
  • Eastern Washington -2.5 vs. Cal Poly

    • Both hosts locked Eastern Washington. They cited Cal Poly’s inconsistent play and Eastern Washington’s home advantage.
  • Idaho State–Southern Utah over 60.5

    • Both hosts locked the over, expecting a high-scoring game.
  • UC Davis -3.5 vs. Montana

    • Both hosts locked UC Davis. They expressed concerns about Montana’s form and were bullish on UC Davis.

Other endorsed wagers

  • Sacred Heart -4.5 vs. New Hampshire

    • One host locked Sacred Heart, arguing that New Hampshire had looked poor and that Sacred Heart’s winless record did not reflect the difficulty of its schedule.
  • UT Martin +14.5 vs. Austin Peay

    • One host said he would bet UT Martin, citing the in-state matchup and the value of taking the points.
    • The other host took the opposite side, locking Austin Peay -14.5 and praising its performance.
  • Furman +3.5 vs. Richmond

    • One host locked Furman, citing a likely quarterback change and concerns about Richmond’s kicking.
  • Colgate–Villanova under 46.5

    • One host locked the under, citing Colgate’s defense and the possibility that Villanova would struggle to score.
  • Western Carolina–East Tennessee State over 63.5

    • Both hosts favored the over, pointing to the teams’ quarterbacks and Western Carolina’s defensive struggles. One host called it his favorite play.
  • Maine +5.5 vs. Elon

    • Both hosts leaned toward Maine, noting its difficult schedule and performance against stronger opponents.
  • North Alabama -7.5 vs. Western Illinois

    • One host said he would bet North Alabama, citing its new-stadium momentum and quarterback play.
    • The other host preferred Western Illinois +7.5, describing the team as potentially improved.
  • West Florida +6.5 vs. Southeast Missouri State

    • One host backed West Florida and said he would sprinkle on its moneyline, citing its results against common opponents.
    • The other host leaned toward Southeast Missouri State.
  • Eastern Illinois +34.5 vs. South Dakota State

    • One host locked Eastern Illinois, reasoning that South Dakota State might manage its starters with Illinois State next on the schedule.
  • Norfolk State -17.5 vs. Chicago State

    • One host said he would bet Norfolk State if he could find the line.
  • South Carolina State -15.5 vs. Bethune-Cookman

    • Both hosts leaned toward laying the points, while noting that the matchup’s rivalry status made the wager less certain.
  • Prairie View -10.5 vs. Grambling

    • One host locked Prairie View, and the other agreed, citing Prairie View’s coaching and the teams’ perceived gap.
  • Abilene Christian -3.5 vs. Mercer

    • Both hosts leaned toward Abilene Christian, expecting its recent win to help turn its season around.

Takeaways

  • The hosts’ clearest shared picks were Lehigh -10.5, Lehigh–Penn under 48.5, McNeese -2.5, Southern Illinois -17.5, Eastern Washington -2.5, Idaho State–Southern Utah over 60.5, and UC Davis -3.5.
  • They repeatedly flagged weather, quarterback availability, rivalry dynamics, and uncertain team form as reasons for caution. These are wagers with a risk of loss, not investment recommendations.
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Episode Description
The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues its 2026 season coverage with FCS Week 4 picks, as conference play takes over the FCS. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) and Phil Steele's Chris Van Dine (@ChrisV160) run 49 games on the board. Is 13 and a half too much for Harvard to lay at Brown in the wind? Can UT Martin stay inside 14 and a half at in-state Austin Peay? Why is McNeese only laying 2 and a half to East Texas A&M? Is South Dakota or Youngstown State the side in the best game of the weekend? And does Eastern Illinois hang around at South Dakota State at 34 and a half?   From there they work down the whole FCS slate, from the Ivy League to the SWAC to the Pioneer League. Chris brings the Phil Steele computer numbers and game grades to almost every matchup. Eight double locks come out of it, and the booth splits hard on a handful of sides. Then each of them names the one play he likes most this week. We talk it all and more on this episode of The College Football Experience.   00:00 Download the SGPN App Today! 01:03 Week 3 Recap & Phil Steele's Chris Van Dine Joins 21:25 Harvard vs. Brown Picks 25:23 New Hampshire vs. Sacred Heart Picks 28:14 Rio Grande vs. Duquesne Picks 29:02 Presbyterian vs. Marist Picks 30:28 Holy Cross vs. Lafayette Picks 35:48 Columbia vs. Georgetown Picks 38:20 Lehigh vs. Penn Picks 41:35 Yale vs. Cornell Picks 44:45 Drake vs. Davidson Picks 47:24 Monmouth vs. Dartmouth Picks 50:27 Stony Brook vs. Fordham Picks 54:25 New Haven vs. Merrimack Picks 55:38 North Dakota vs. Indiana State Picks 59:50 Tennessee Tech vs. Wofford Picks 1:03:15 Chattanooga vs. The Citadel Picks 1:05:35 San Diego vs. St. Thomas Picks 1:07:29 UT Martin vs. Austin Peay Picks 1:10:13 Furman vs. Richmond Picks 1:12:30 Maine vs. Elon Picks 1:14:53 Butler vs. Valparaiso Picks 1:16:00 South Dakota vs. Youngstown State Picks 1:18:24 Colgate vs. Villanova Picks 1:21:03 Albany vs. Princeton Picks 1:22:41 Western Carolina vs. East Tennessee State Picks 1:24:52 VMI vs. Samford Picks 1:25:57 Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State Picks 1:27:32 Western Illinois vs. North Alabama Picks 1:29:13 Rhode Island vs. NC A&T Picks 1:29:50 Lamar vs. Nicholls Picks 1:31:30 Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Picks 1:32:59 Towson vs. Delaware State Picks 1:34:40 Campbell vs. Hampton Picks 1:35:25 Mississippi Valley State vs. Alabama State Picks 1:36:30 West Florida vs. Southeast Missouri State Picks 1:39:39 East Texas A&M vs. McNeese Picks 1:41:32 Southern Illinois vs. Murray State Picks 1:43:09 Cal Poly vs. Eastern Washington Picks 1:45:20 Alabama A&M vs. Florida A&M Picks 1:46:20 Eastern Illinois vs. South Dakota State Picks 1:47:37 Norfolk State vs. Chicago State Picks 1:48:40 South Carolina State vs. Bethune-Cookman Picks 1:49:49 Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling Picks 1:50:38 Southern vs. Jackson State Picks 1:51:29 SE Louisiana vs. Northwestern State Picks 1:52:35 Idaho State vs. Southern Utah Picks 1:54:22 Portland State vs. Weber State Picks 1:54:55 Mercer vs. Abilene Christian Picks 1:55:51 Utah Tech vs. Northern Colorado Picks 1:56:39 Montana vs. UC Davis Picks 1:57:38 Northern Arizona vs. Montana State Picks 1:58:50 Sign-Off & Socials   Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Links http://sg.pn/links Watch The College Football Experience on YouTube https://sg.pn/tcfe-youtube Follow The College Football Experience X/Twitter - https://x.com/TCEonSGPN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tceonsgpn TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tceonsgpn Follow The College Football Experience Hosts Colby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbyd Ryan McIntyre - https://x.com/Moneyline_Mac Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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