A day after the NCAA released the Academic Progress Rates (APR) for all sports teams, the hits keep coming for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. The Lumberjacks were already banned from the 2020 FCS Playoffs as a result of failing to meet the minimum APR score of 930 over the past four seasons. However, as … Read more
The NCAA released the Academic Progress Rates for all sports teams on Tuesday to determine postseason eligibility. Teams must score at least 930 out of 1000 on the APR over the last four years to be eligible. The four FCS teams that did not reach the mark were Howard (915), McNeese (919), Prairie View A&M … Read more
The 2020 NFL Draft began on Thursday with incredible ratings due to being one of the few sporting events on TV. There were no first round FCS selections, but that changed on day two with the second and third rounds. Jeremey Chinn of Southern Illinois was the first FCS player selected with the 64th and … Read more
The North Carolina A&T Aggies have decided to leave the MEAC, a conference in which they were a founding member, to head to the Big South. The news was confirmed by the Big South on Friday. The Aggies have been part of the MEAC since its inception in 1971. The move still needs approval from … Read more
The Citadel has decided to replace their grass field with a new artificial surface. It will be ready before the start of the 2020 season. The field at The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium will receive a makeover to the tune of $1.5 million. The timeline is for drainage to be installed at the beginning of … Read more
An interception in the end zone preserved North Dakota State’s eighth FCS title in the last nine seasons. The Bison won 28-20 over James Madison to cap an undefeated 16-0 season. The game began with JMU receiving the kickoff and proceeding to drive down the field for a touchdown. Ben DiNucci found Riley Stapleton for … Read more
The McNeese Cowboys will not be participating in the 2020 FCS Playoffs after failing to maintain the required NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR). The NCAA requires all programs to maintain an APR of 930 or higher over a four year period in order to be eligible for the postseason. McNeese had an average APR of … Read more
The Jacksonville Dolphins decided to discontinue their football program after more than two decades. The school announced the move on Tuesday with immediate effect as they seek to invest in other areas of the university. The school also announced they would honor the contracts of the entire coaching staff and also provide players who finish … Read more