Day: November 5, 2021

Conference USA Plucks Jacksonville State and Sam Houston State From FCS Ranks

Fear The FCSNovember 5, 2021January 31, 202402 mins

Two perennial FCS playoff teams are headed to the FBS, joining James Madison as the third FCS team in a day to move up. Conference USA officially announced the additions of Jacksonville State and Sam Houston State along with FBS independents Liberty and New Mexico State. Both teams will join C-USA starting with the 2023-24…

James Madison Set for Jump to FBS and Sun Belt

Fear The FCSNovember 5, 2021January 31, 202402 mins

James Madison cleared the final hurdle in its quest to become an FBS member. The Virginia Intercollegiate Athletics Review Commission voted unanimously to allow James Madison to leave for the Sun Belt. JMU could join the Sun Belt as early as 2022-23 for all sports. Friday’s vote caps a wild few weeks for the Dukes….