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Alabama A&M has changed its opponent for their home game on Saturday, September 14. The Bulldogs will now play the NAIA’s Georgetown (Kentucky) Tigers out of the Mid-South Conference in the first matchup between the two schools. Alabama A&M was originally scheduled to host Fayetteville State from the NCAA Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association … Read more
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils will play on a new turf field in the fall. MVSU is replacing its grass field with FieldTurf as part of a broader upgrade to several athletic facilities including a new scoreboard. The new surface is expected to be ready before the start of the 2024 campaign. The Delta … Read more
The Towson Tigers have scheduled two future games against Navy on Saturday, September 5, 2026 and Saturday, August 31, 2030. Navy won the only previous matchup between the two geographic neighbors on August 30, 2008. Although it was a 41-13 loss, the matchup was Towson’s first against an FBS opponent. Towson currently has four additional … Read more
The FCS has seen a high number of games moved up to the opening Thursday night for the 2024 season. The latest change was North Dakota State’s matchup versus Colorado, which was previously set for Saturday, August 31. NDSU holds a 9-4 record against FBS opponents since they moved to the FCS. Murray State’s opening … Read more
Each year some FCS members look outside the Division I umbrella to fill out their football schedules and 2024 is no different. FCS teams are slated to play 58 games against non-Division I opponents in 2024 with matchups versus Division II, Division III, NAIA, NCCAA, and even one against a non-affiliated team (Lincoln University from … Read more
In an attempt to prevent more legal challenges, the NCAA is set to implement new transfer and NIL policies. Athletes will now be permitted unlimited transfers as long as they meet academic requirements. In addition, schools will now be able to assist athletes in finding NIL deals that are $600 or higher. The Division I … Read more
The 2024 FCS season is months away but the 2025 FCS National Championship game is already in the news. The title game will be played on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, and be televised on ESPN. The FCS National Championship has been played on a Saturday or Sunday every year … Read more
Mercyhurst University will begin the reclassification process from NCAA Division II to Division I and join the Northeast Conference beginning with the 2024-25 academic year. The four-year reclassification process means Mercyhurst will not be a full Division I member eligible for NCAA Championships (FCS Playoffs) until the 2028-29 academic year. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mercyhurst … Read more
Two 2024 FCS versus FBS matchups have seen a date change. The Eastern Illinois at Illinois game has been changed from Saturday, August 31 to Thursday, August 29. This is the second time the game has been moved this offseason. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, August 24 but moved back a week to … Read more
The North Carolina Central Eagles will be flying on a new artificial football field following the installation of an updated FieldTurf surface. NCCU budgeted roughly $1.8 million on the project at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium which will also see improved drainage systems. The previous surface from 2009 was known as Mondoturf and replaced the old grass turf … Read more