The Rise of FCS Football: How Instant Replay and Video Analysis are Transforming Coaching

Instant Video Replay Technology is a major driver behind the evolution of FCS football (Football Championship Subdivision). From North Dakota State’s dynasty run to the increasing number of FCS alumni making NFL rosters, it’s clear that FCS football is becoming increasingly more competitive each year. Specifically, the rise of sideline instant replay and advanced video … Read more

Five FCS Schools Face APR Penalties, Two Ineligible for Postseason

The NCAA released its Academic Progress Rate (APR) on Tuesday, which measures the academic success of a school and its various athletic programs. Failure to obtain a rating over 930 can lead to penalties, such as the penalty five FCS member institutions face based on the APR scores from the 2020-21 academic year through the 2023-24 academic … Read more

New Haven Joining NCAA Division I, Northeast Conference

The University of New Haven is joining NCAA Division I beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. New Haven will become a member of the Northeast Conference but the football team’s addition to the NEC schedule is uncertain. From the press release, “New Haven will be integrated into NEC athletic schedules beginning with the 2025-26 academic … Read more

MVFC Partners With Summit League, Names Jeff Jackson Commissioner

The Missouri Valley Football Conference made a pair of announcements on Monday: the conference will partner with the Summit League and Jeff Jackson will be the next commissioner. The MVFC and Summit League partnership will see Jackson take over as commissioner of the MVFC on July 1, 2025, and name Josh Fenton as the Executive … Read more

William & Mary Football Jumps to Patriot League

William & Mary will leave the Coastal Athletic Conference (CAA) and join the Patriot League as a football-only affiliate member beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The news comes after rival Richmond made the same move last May. William & Mary’s other sports will remain in the CAA. The Patriot League is up to 9 … Read more

2025 FCS NFL Draft Selections

The 2025 NFL Draft is complete and over two dozen former FCS players heard their names called. The advent of the transfer portal has allowed players maximum flexibility towards finding the right fit, with FCS players often ending up in the FBS before being drafted. In 2024, 11 players were selected straight from an FCS … Read more

Saint Francis Leaving FCS for NCAA Division III

The Saint Francis Red Flash will leave NCAA Division I and the FCS‘ Northeast Conference to join NCAA Division III after the 2025-26 academic year. Saint Francis will move to the NCAA Division III Presidents’ Athletic Conference beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. Saint Francis was a member of NCAA Division III from 1978 through … Read more

Prairie View A&M Replaces Canceled North American Matchup with Lincoln (CA) Contest

The Prairie View A&M Panthers (SWAC) have found a replacement opponent for its 2025 homecoming game on Saturday, October 25. The Panthers will now play the Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders instead of the North American Stallions. Prairie View was originally set to face the NAIA’s North American University but the Stallions discontinued the football team leading … Read more