FCS News Roundup for Tuesday, October 27, 2020

It was a busy news day on Tuesday with a new coaching hire, a school opting out of the spring season, and some scheduling announcements. Austin Peay Hires New Head Coach The Austin Peay Governors have found their new head coach in Scotty Walden. Walden was the interim head coach at Southern Miss for four … Read more

MEAC Spring Schedule Revealed; Tarleton State Releases Spring Schedule

The MEAC announced a few crucial details on Thursday alongside its spring football schedule. The MEAC originally released major details in August but have since clarified some points. On Thursday, the MEAC stipulated that the Northern Division teams – Delaware State, Howard, Morgan State, and Norfolk State – will play each other twice. Meanwhile, the … Read more

Southern Conference Releases Spring Schedule

The Southern Conference became the seventh FCS conference to release its spring schedule on Wednesday with a few caveats. The conference slate will start on Saturday, February 20 and finish on Saturday, April 17 with all nine programs participating in the spring season. Each team will an eight-game schedule with the exception of The Citadel. … Read more

Tennessee Martin Announces Two Future Home-and-Home Series

The Tennessee Martin Skyhawks were busy this week announcing not one but two future home-and-home series against FCS opponents. The first series to occur will be against the Samford Bulldogs in 2021 and 2023. The two teams will meet in Martin, Tennessee on Saturday, September 11, 2021 followed by Samford hosting two seasons later on … Read more

Abilene Christian Cancels Home Game Versus West Texas A&M

The Abilene Christian Wildcats will not be playing next Saturday’s game against West Texas A&M due to COVID concerns. The Wildcats added the Buffaloes in late August amidst the slew of additions prior to the season. The game on Saturday, October 17 was slated to be a homecoming contest for the Wildcats. Abilene Christian was … Read more

James Madison to Host Robert Morris in the Spring; OVC Releases Spring Schedule

One tidbit of spring scheduling news came out on Wednesday with the James Madison Dukes scheduled to host the Robert Morris Colonials as part of the spring football season according to Greg Madia of Daily News-Record. The two teams are slated to meet on Saturday, February 27 as one of the two non-conference games that … Read more

SEMO-SIU Postponed a Week; Trey Lance Declares for NFL Draft

Tuesday was a second straight day with an FCS game delayed. Southeast Missouri State and Southern Illinois announced their game originally scheduled for Friday, October 23 would be moved back a week to Friday, October 30. The Redhawks currently have COVID-19 cases affecting the roster and both schools agreed to delay the game by a … Read more

Stephen F. Austin’s Game Moved Back a Week; Gardner-Webb Seeks November Schedule

It was a busy Monday for FCS teams as three pieces of news hit the wire. The first piece was that Stephen F. Austin’s scheduled game for this upcoming Saturday, October 10 versus Angelo State was moved back a week to Saturday, October 17. The game was postponed due to COVID cases for Angelo State. … Read more

Stephen F. Austin Adds Halloween Game; Fordham, Boston College Schedule 2025 Matchup

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks have provided their fans a treat on Halloween with a home game against the Western Colorado Mountaineers. The Lumberjacks are content playing a full fall schedule and eschewing a spring campaign. The Mountaineers are the tenth opponent added by SFA and the fourth home game for the Lumberjacks. Kickoff time … Read more

CAA Reveals Some Spring Info; Montana State and Drake Add 2021 Game

The Colonial Athletic Association provided some details on a spring schedule though not everything in relation to the spring format was revealed on Wednesday. The CAA announced a six-game conference scheduled to start on Saturday, March 6 and end on Saturday, April 17. The CAA is planning on splitting into conference into North and South … Read more