North Alabama, Western Illinois Add Future FBS Opponents; McNeese Adds NAIA Foe in 2026

The North Alabama Lions (UAC) and Western Illinois Leathernecks (OVC-Big South) have added future games against FBS opponents, while the McNeese Cowboys (Southland) will face an NAIA opponent in 2026. North Alabama has added a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks (SEC) for Saturday, September 5, 2026, according to Whole Hog Sports. It will be the…

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Sacred Heart Football Joins CAA

The Sacred Heart Pioneers will join the Coastal Athletic Association as a football-only member beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. Sacred Heart spent the 2024 season as an FCS independent and will do so again for the 2025 campaign. The addition of Sacred Heart will put the CAA at 13 football teams and underscores a…

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Tennessee State Adds 4 Future FBS Opponents, Western Illinois to Face Wyoming in 2029

The Tennessee State Tigers (OVC-Big South) have added four future FBS teams for the 2026 through 2029 seasons, according to The Tennessean. Three of those teams will be SEC opponents, while three will be in-state foes. TSU athletic director Mikki Allen confirmed that the Tigers will face the Georgia Bulldogs (SEC) in 2026, the Tennessee…

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