South Dakota State Names Dan Jackson Head Coach

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (MVFC) have moved quickly to fill the vacancy created by Jimmy Rogers’s departure by naming Dan Jackson as head coach. Jackson was most recently with the Idaho Vandals (Big Sky) as the defensive coordinator for the 2024 season. Jackson was a player at South Dakota State from 2003 through 2005 … Read more

Alabama A&M Hires Sam Shade to Lead Program

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (SWAC) hired Sam Shade as head coach of the football program. Shade was most recently the head coach of NCAA Division II Miles College where he compiled an 18-15 overall record in three seasons. Shade played college football at Alabama and was a fourth-round draft pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in … Read more

South Dakota State’s Jimmy Rogers Leaving for Washington State

South Dakota State Jackrabbits (MVFC) head coach Jimmy Rogers has agreed to take the same position at Washington State (Pac-12). The Jackrabbits went 27-3 overall and 15-1 in the MVFC with one national championship and two conference titles under Rogers. SDSU joined the FCS in 2004 when the subdivision was referred to as I-AA with … Read more

DeSean Jackson Named Delaware State Head Coach

The Delaware State Hornets have hired former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson as the school’s next head football coach. The Hornets are following in the footsteps of Norfolk State by hiring a well-known former NFL player without previous head coaching experience. Jackson played collegiately at California from 2005 through 2007 while earning All-American honors in … Read more

South Carolina State Adds Savannah State for 2025

The South Carolina State Bulldogs (MEAC) unveiled their 2025 schedule on Christmas Day with NCAA Division II Savannah State among the opponents for 2025. The Bulldogs and Tigers will meet on Saturday, October 4 for SCSU’s homecoming game for the 2025 season. The two schools have met 21 previous times with South Carolina State holding … Read more

Drake Hires Joe Woodley as Head Coach

The Drake Bulldogs (Pioneer) have hired Joe Woodley as the school’s next head coach. Woodley is coming off a perfect 14-0 season with the NAIA’s Grand View Vikings that culminated in a 35-7 victory in the NAIA Championship over Keiser. Woodley played linebacker at Iowa State from 1999 through 2003 and became an assistant coach … Read more

Tarleton State and Texas A&M Matchup Rescheduled for 2026

The Tarleton State Texans (UAC) and Texas A&M Aggies (SEC) contest originally scheduled for the 2025 season has been moved to the 2026 season, according to FBSchedules. The new date is Saturday, November 21, 2026, in what will be the first football matchup of the two schools. The Texans were scheduled to play against the … Read more