FCS Over FBS Wins: Do They Matter for the FCS Playoffs?

With the 2024 FCS Playoffs on the horizon, FCS bracketology is ramping up, to say nothing of the non-stop discussions on which teams should be in or out of the bracket once it is released. One of the talking points when talking about the FCS Playoffs is how much weight should be placed on an … Read more

Texas A&M-Commerce Changes Name to East Texas A&M

Texas A&M University-Commerce has changed its name to East Texas A&M University, effective immediately. The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved the name change on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The school is not changing the Lions nickname. East Texas was an integral part of the school’s name since its inception and various name … Read more

Northwestern State-Southeastern Louisiana Game Moved Up; Valpo-Stetson Officially Canceled; 3 Non-Conference Matchups Revealed

The Saturday, November 9 Southland Conference matchup between Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana has been moved up from 7 PM Eastern Time to 1 PM ET due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Rafael. Northwestern State is currently 0-9 overall and 0-4 in the Southland Conference while the Lions are sitting in second place at … Read more

Idaho State, Weber State Bring Back Rivalry Trophy; Cal Poly, SFA, and Fordham Add Non-Conference Matchups

Idaho State and Weber State are bringing back the Train Bell Trophy beginning with the 2024 matchup. The two Big Sky rivals used an old locomotive bell as the trophy from 1964 through 1973. Following the completion of this year’s game, all previous matchups will be placed on the trophy along with logos to represent … Read more

Jackson State Extends T.C. Taylor’s Contract

T.C. Taylor has received a contract extension from Jackson State as the Tigers look to contend for another SWAC title. Taylor is in his second season with JSU after going 7-4 in 2023 and is 14-6 overall. Specific details regarding contract length and compensation were not disclosed. Taylor has been with Jackson State since 2019 … Read more

Ivy League to Reconsider Football Postseason Policy

The Ivy League might be an FCS Playoff participant in the future, according to The Harvard Crimson. The Ivy League’s current policy does not allow football programs to play in the FCS playoffs, in contrast to other sports in the conference that are allowed to compete in postseason tournaments. The NCAA declares the Ivy League … Read more

Bethune-Cookman, Northern Iowa, and Southeastern Louisiana Schedule 2025 FBS Opponents

Bethune-Cookman (SWAC) and Miami (FL) (ACC) are set to play in 2025, per the Miami Herald. The Wildcats will play at the Hurricanes on Saturday, September 6. Miami is undefeated against Bethune-Cookman with all 7 matchups played since 2011. Miami has outscored the Wildcats 50 to 8 on average across those 7 games. Northern Iowa … Read more

FCS Playoff Committee Releases Top 10 Ranking for 2024 Season

The FCS Playoff Committee released its top 10 ranking for the 2024 season on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The rankings consider numerous data points including the Massey Ratings, ESPN’s Football Power Index, and KPI ratings but are not limited to only those. Additional metrics can be used such as strength of schedule and record with … Read more

Drake Changes Home Finale Kickoff Time; Illinois State, LIU, and South Dakota Announce 2025 Schedule Updates

The Drake Bulldogs announced a game time change for its final home game of the 2024 season against Morehead State. The new kickoff time will be 1 PM Eastern/Noon Central on Saturday, November 16. Drake is currently 5-1 overall and tied atop the Pioneer Football League standings with St. Thomas (MN) at 4-0 in the … Read more

Lafayette and Lindenwood Add 2025 FBS Opponents; ACU, SFA Extend Series

Lafayette (Patriot League) and Oregon State (Pac-12) are also adding a 2025 FCS-FBS matchup, per Oregon State’s 2025 scheduled release. Lafayette will visit Corvallis, Oregon on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in what is set to be the first matchup between the two schools. Lafayette also has a contest against Bowling Green (MAC) scheduled to open the 2025 season. … Read more