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10 Anticipated FCS Versus FBS Matchups for 2025

Fear The FCSAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025021 mins

For the second straight season, there will be a record number of FCS versus FBS games with 126 matchups scheduled for the 2025 season. That means the FCS will have plenty of chances at defeating the FBS, but it also allows for more FCS teams to get exposure against their FBS counterparts. This will be…

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North Dakota State Wins 10th FCS National Championship

Fear The FCSJanuary 6, 2025January 7, 202507 mins

The North Dakota State Bison (MVFC) survived a second half comeback by the Montana State Bobcats (Big Sky) to win the school’s 10th FCS National Championship. Cam Miller went 19 of 22 for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns through the air and added another 121 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18 carries as the Bison…

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Montana State, North Dakota State to Play for FCS National Championship

Fear The FCSDecember 21, 2024May 26, 202504 mins

The top-seeded Montana State Bobcats and the second-seeded North Dakota State Bison will compete in the FCS National Championship game on Monday, January 6, 2025. It will be the second straight year and 9th time the top two seeds have advanced to face each other in the title game. The Bobcats won all three of…

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2024 FCS Versus FBS Matchups in Review

Fear The FCSNovember 27, 2024November 24, 202408 mins

The 2024 FCS season is entering the playoffs so let’s provide a recap of all 121 FCS versus FBS matchups this year. The 121 FCS-FBS matchups in 2024 were a record and the 2025 season already has over 110 FCS-FBS games scheduled (yes, we’re already looking ahead). FCS Wins (6) There were six FCS over…

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Top 10 FCS-FBS Games of 2024

Fear The FCSNovember 23, 2024November 23, 2024019 mins

A record 121 FCS versus FBS games were played in 2024 and plenty produced exciting finishes. Six FCS teams ultimately prevailed over the FBS while another handful could have gone the same way. Below is a highly subjective list looking at the top ten(ish) FCS versus FBS games for the 2024 season with all five…

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FCS Over FBS Wins: Do They Matter for the FCS Playoffs?

Fear The FCSNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024027 mins

With the 2024 FCS Playoffs on the horizon, FCS bracketology is ramping up, to say nothing of the non-stop discussions on which teams should be in or out of the bracket once it is released. One of the talking points when talking about the FCS Playoffs is how much weight should be placed on an…

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UT Martin Wins Defensive Battle Versus Kennesaw State

Fear The FCSSeptember 28, 2024September 28, 202404 mins

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…

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Monmouth Soars to Thrilling Victory in First Win Against FBS

Fear The FCSSeptember 21, 2024September 22, 202406 mins

The Monmouth Hawks put up 45 points against Florida International but it was the defense that made the plays to ultimately help win the game. Deuce Lee forced a fumble in the final minute with FIU wide receiver Eric Rivers poised to score and then recovered the fumble to preserve the historic victory. The Hawks…

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Southern Utah Survives UTEP in Overtime for First FBS Win in 11 Years

Fear The FCSSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 202405 mins

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…

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Idaho Holds Off Wyoming to Capture Win Over FBS for Second Straight Season

Fear The FCSSeptember 7, 2024September 8, 202404 mins

In a defensive game, it was some early offensive gambles that paid off for Idaho as the Vandals defeated Wyoming 17-13. It was the second straight year Idaho defeated a team from the Mountain West after posting a convincing 33-6 win against Nevada in 2023. Wyoming began with a field goal followed by great starting…

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  • North Alabama, Western Illinois Add Future FBS Opponents; McNeese Adds NAIA Foe in 2026July 29, 2025
  • Sacred Heart Football Joins CAAJuly 22, 2025
  • Tennessee State Adds 4 Future FBS Opponents, Western Illinois to Face Wyoming in 2029July 21, 2025
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