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Ivy League to Reconsider Football Postseason Policy
The Ivy League might be an FCS Playoff participant in the future, according to The Harvard Crimson. The Ivy League’s current policy does not allow football programs to play in the FCS playoffs, in contrast to other sports in the conference that are allowed to compete in postseason tournaments. The NCAA declares the Ivy League…
FCS Playoff Committee Releases Top 10 Ranking for 2024 Season
The FCS Playoff Committee released its top 10 ranking for the 2024 season on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The rankings consider numerous data points including the Massey Ratings, ESPN’s Football Power Index, and KPI ratings but are not limited to only those. Additional metrics can be used such as strength of schedule and record with…
UT Martin Wins Defensive Battle Versus Kennesaw State
Tennessee Martin used a workmanlike effort to give the school its second FCS over FBS win in program history. Oshae Baker’s second half pick-six put the Skyhawks in front and they never looked back in the 24-13 win over FCS-turned-FBS Kennesaw State. UT Martin had two strong drives to start the game with the first…
Sacramento State to Build New Stadium as Realignment Rumors Swirl
Sacramento State is building a new football stadium with a seating capacity of 25,000 in a bid to bolster the school’s position for a possible FBS invitation. The Hornets currently play at Hornet Stadium, which was built in 1969 with a capacity of 6,000 and later renovated to fit over 21,000 spectators. The new stadium…
Toyota Stadium Set to Undergo Renovations
Toyota Stadium – home to the MLS franchise FC Dallas and the current location of the FCS National Championship – will undergo renovations over the next few years. The Frisco City Council approved the $182 million proposal on Tuesday, September 17 and the stadium will be open while the renovations are completed. Renovations will start…
Morehouse College Evaluating Move to Division I
Morehouse College is exploring a move to NCAA Division I, according to football head coach Terance Mathis. Mathis is quoted by HBCU Gameday saying, “Yes, there has been talk about moving up, and we’re preparing ourselves for that. If that is the future of this program, we’ll be ready when it happens.” Morehouse is currently…
South Dakota-Portland State Game Canceled
The matchup between the South Dakota Coyotes (MVFC) and Portland State Vikings (Big Sky) scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, has been canceled due to an outbreak of whooping cough among the PSU roster. Kickoff was scheduled for 4 PM Eastern Time. South Dakota was coming into the game following an opening week 45-3 win…
South Carolina State Hit With Small Scholarship Reduction
South Carolina State’s football program will have a slight reduction in scholarships for the 2024 season following the NCAA’s ruling regarding eligibility certification infractions committed by the university. The NCAA ruled that the university failed to properly monitor student-athlete eligibility during the 2021-22 academic year across 3 sports. According to the resolution, South Carolina State…
Central Oklahoma May Consider Jump to FCS in the Future
The University of Central Oklahoma will look at all its options in a post-House world, according to a recent report in The Oklahoman. One of the possibilities could be a move to NCAA Division I and the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). Of course, that assumes the House vs. NCAA lawsuit settlement comes to pass, which…
Southern Utah Survives UTEP in Overtime for First FBS Win in 11 Years
Southern Utah rallied in the second half to take the lead against UTEP and then had to survive multiple comeback attempts to win 27-24 in overtime. The Thunderbirds won against an FBS for the fourth time in school history and the first time since they defeated South Alabama 22-21 in 2013. It was also the…