The Presbyterian Blue Hose and Western Carolina Catamounts have added a 2026 matchup with the Blue Hose set to receive a $105,000 guarantee, according to FBSchedules. Western Carolina will host Presbyterian on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The two schools have squared off 20 times previous between 1950 and 2022. The Catamounts lead the overall series…
Russ Huesman and Richmond have agreed to a contract extension although terms were not disclosed. Huesman has led Richmond since 2017 compiling a 42-33 overall record. Huesman was the head coach at Chattanooga before taking over at Richmond. He took over his alma mater in 2009 and went 59-37 overall in 8 seasons. The Mocs…
The NCAA has amended its infractions policy to reflect exemplary cooperation during a case. The change will become effective on August 1, 2024. The NCAA provided a list of examples that would be considered exemplary cooperation such as: Should a program or individual meet the stated exemplary cooperation criteria, the NCAA will reduce the case…
The Coastal Athletic Association has given commissioner Joe D’Antonio a five-year contract extension through the 2028-29 academic year. D’Antonio is only the second commissioner in CAA’s history and took over the top spot in 2016. The CAA has seen many changes in football membership since 2022. James Madison left at the start of the 2022-23…
West Georgia has finalized its 2024 schedule by adding non-affiliated Lincoln University from Oakland, California. West Georgia will welcome Lincoln on Saturday, November 2. The Wolves are entering their inaugural season as an FCS member and will play 11 games including two against non-Division I foes with the other against NCAA Division II opponent Shorter…
The Albany Great Danes will be trotting on a new field in 2024, according to a recent social media post from assistant coach Brendan Smith. Albany plays its home games on Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium. Tom & Mary Casey Stadium opened in fall 2013 with a seating capacity of 8,500…
Southern Illinois and Purdue have scheduled a 2025 contest, according to FBSchedules. The two teams will meet on Saturday, September 6 with SIU set to receive $500,000 for the game. Purdue defeated the Salukies 35-13 in the lone previous matchup in 2014. SIU is also scheduled to meet Big Ten opponents in 2026 (Illinois) and…
VMI will be marching on a new football in 2024. A post on the team’s social media account noted that the re-sodding of the field has started and that a new film room will be constructed as well. VMI plays on the Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium in Lexington, Virginia, which was constructed in…
The Southwestern Athletic Conference has extended Commissioner Charles McClelland’s contract through the 2031-32 academic year. McClelland took over in 2018 and oversaw the expansion of the SWAC membership with the additions of Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M in 2021. FAMU captured the SWAC Championship and Celebration Bowl in 2023 as the program went 12-1 for one…
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has set its FCS debut, according to FBSchedules. The Vaqueros will play against the NCAA Division II program Sul Ross State on Saturday, August 30, 2025. SRSU is moving up from NCAA Division III to the Lone Star Conference beginning July 1, 2024. UTRGV is making its own…
