2026-27 FCS Coaching Changes
The FCS coaching carousel started right at the start of the regular season when Gardner-Webb…
2026 FCS Matchups Versus Non-Division I Opponents
Each year, some FCS members look outside the Division I umbrella to fill out their football schedules. That trend will continue in 2026, as FCS teams are slated to play 70 games against non-Division I opponents, including NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, and NCCAA opponents. In 2025, there were 63 such matches, while…
2026 FCS Versus FBS Matchups
After back-to-back seasons with a record number of FCS versus FBS matchups, the 2026 season is poised to continue that trend. At the time of posting, 127 FCS versus FBS games were scheduled for 2026. This represents a one-game increase over last year, although the 2026 schedule is subject to change. There were 126 FCS-FBS…
2026-27 FCS Coaching Changes
The FCS coaching carousel started right at the start of the regular season when Gardner-Webb dismissed Kris McCullough. The 2025-26 offseason ended up with 25 coaching changes, the 2024-25 offseason had 23 head coaching changes, and there were 31 changes during the 2023-24 FCS offseason. There are numerous reasons for a coaching change; the table…
Fear The FCS 2026 Week 8 Media Ballot
In 2025, I was invited to vote in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 for the first time. I was beyond thrilled to accept the invitation, and like many others, I take the opportunity seriously. I am a returning voter in 2026 and, as part of the weekly process, I will provide some thoughts, reasoning, and transparency…
Fear The FCS 2026 Week 7 Media Ballot
In 2025, I was invited to vote in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 for the first time. I was beyond thrilled to accept the invitation, and like many others, I take the opportunity seriously. I am a returning voter in 2026 and, as part of the weekly process, I will provide some thoughts, reasoning, and transparency…
Fear The FCS 2026 Week 6 Media Ballot
In 2025, I was invited to vote in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 for the first time. I was beyond thrilled to accept the invitation, and like many others, I take the opportunity seriously. I am a returning voter in 2026 and, as part of the weekly process, I will provide some thoughts, reasoning, and transparency…
Fear The FCS 2026 Week 5 Media Ballot
In 2025, I was invited to vote in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 for the first time. I was beyond thrilled to accept the invitation, and like many others, I take the opportunity seriously. I am a returning voter in 2026 and, as part of the weekly process, I will provide some thoughts, reasoning, and transparency…
Fear The FCS 2026 Week 4 Media Ballot
In 2025, I was invited to vote in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 for the first time. I was beyond thrilled to accept the invitation, and like many others, I take the opportunity seriously. I am a returning voter in 2026 and, as part of the weekly process, I will provide some thoughts, reasoning, and transparency…
Fear The FCS 2026 Week 3 Media Ballot
In 2025, I was invited to vote in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 for the first time. I was beyond thrilled to accept the invitation, and like many others, I take the opportunity seriously. I am a returning voter in 2026 and, as part of the weekly process, I will provide some thoughts, reasoning, and transparency…
Ivy League Expands Football Calendar Starting in 2027
The Ivy League will have an expanded football calendar in 2027. The conference will move from 10 to 11 weeks and add a bye week starting in the 2027 season. Currently, Ivy League teams play eight consecutive weeks. In 2026, Ivy teams start playing on Saturday, September 19, and conclude the regular season on Saturday,…
Fear The FCS 2026 Week 2 Media Ballot
In 2025, I was invited to vote in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 for the first time. I was beyond thrilled to accept the invitation, and like many others, I take the opportunity seriously. I am a returning voter in 2026 and, as part of the weekly process, I will provide some thoughts, reasoning, and transparency…
Fear The FCS 2026 Week 1 Media Ballot
In 2025, I was invited to vote in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 for the first time. I was beyond thrilled to accept the invitation, and like many others, I take the opportunity seriously. I am a returning voter in 2026 and, as part of the weekly process, I will provide some thoughts, reasoning, and transparency…
