Each year, some FCS members look outside the Division I umbrella to fill out their football schedules and the 2025 season will be no different. FCS teams are slated to play 62 games against non-Division I opponents in 2025 with matchups versus NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, NCCAA, and a handful against non-affiliated … Read more
Another season, another record number of FCS versus FBS matchups. 126 FCS versus FBS games are scheduled for 2025, currently five more than the previous record of 121 set in 2024. The last five seasons from 2021 through 2025 have featured the five highest number of FCS-FBS matchups since the NCAA Division I split into … Read more
The Florida A&M Rattlers (SWAC) have rescheduled their game against the Florida Gators (SEC) to the 2030 season, per FBSchedules. The two teams will meet on Saturday, August 31, 2030. The two schools were originally set to meet on Saturday, August 30, 2025, but the Gators ended up scheduling Long Island (NEC) to start the … Read more
The television networks have made their early season selections for national broadcasts in the upcoming 2025 season. The FCS will have almost two dozen regular season national TV appearances across the CW, ESPN, FOX, Fox Sports 1, and NBC networks. The FCS season will begin on Saturday, August 23, with a quartet of games. Tarleton … Read more
Instant Video Replay Technology is a major driver behind the evolution of FCS football (Football Championship Subdivision). From North Dakota State’s dynasty run to the increasing number of FCS alumni making NFL rosters, it’s clear that FCS football is becoming increasingly more competitive each year. Specifically, the rise of sideline instant replay and advanced video … Read more
The New Haven Chargers announced their 2025 schedule, which will be the first as a member of the FCS. New Haven is moving from the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference to NCAA Division I and the Northeast Conference for the 2025-26 academic year. The late change forced the Chargers to scrap the original schedule filled … Read more
The Nicholls Colonels (Southland) will play at the Sam Houston State Bearkats (C-USA) in 2026, according to SHSU’s website and first reported by FBSchedules. The two teams will meet on Saturday, September 19, in Huntsville, Texas. Sam Houston State holds a 23-11-1 advantage in the all-time series that dates back to 1979. The two schools … Read more
The Portland State Vikings (Big Sky) will play at the Stanford Cardinal (ACC) in 2028, according to John Canzano (H/T FBSchedules). The two teams will meet on Saturday, September 16, 2028, in the first matchup of the two schools. The Vikings have at least one FBS team schedule each season through the end of the … Read more
The Davidson Wildcats (PFL) have added the Greensboro College Pride for the 2025 season, according to Davidson’s website and first reported by FBSchedules. Greensboro is a member of the NCAA Division III USA South Athletic Conference. Greensboro will play at Davidson on Saturday, September 20, with a kickoff set for 7 PM Eastern Time. Greensboro … Read more
Chris Pincince is no longer the New Haven Chargers head coach, with defensive coordinator Mark Powell taking over. Pincince had been leading the Chargers since 2014 and was the school’s all-time wins leader. New Haven is joining NCAA Division I and the Northeast Conference for the 2025-26 academic year. Pincince joined New Haven in 2014 … Read more
The St. Thomas Tommies (PFL) will play at home against Northern Michigan on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as part of a home-and-home series. FBSchedules was the first to report the 2026 matchup. Northern Michigan is a member of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) located in Marquette, Michigan. The Tommies are … Read more
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (OVC-Big South) are set to take on the Florida Gators (SEC) in 2027, according to FBSchedules. The two teams will meet on Saturday, September 11, 2027, with the Buccaneers receiving $500,000 for the game. Charleston Southern and Florida have met twice previously with the Gators winning big each time. Florida won … Read more