Scheduling News
Southeast Missouri State Replaces Missouri for 2023
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks will play a 2023 game versus Kansas State instead of Missouri according to FBSchedules. The Redhawks were originally scheduled to play against Missouri on September 2, 2023, but will now take on Kansas State on the same date. SEMO will receive a $425,000 guarantee from Kansas State for the game…
East Tennessee State Adds Liberty and Mississippi State to Future Schedules
East Tennessee State has been busy adding to its future schedules. Last week they announced a three-game series with Virginia Wise while Liberty and Mississippi State have also been revealed as future opponents. ETSU will play Liberty in 2023 and 2025 with both games taking place Lynchburg, Virginia. The 2023 game was previously reported but…
Valparaiso, Central Connecticut State Won’t Meet This Season
The Valparaiso Crusaders and Central Connecticut State Blue Devils were scheduled to meet on September 19 in New Britain, Connecticut but no longer will according to FCS STATS. No reason was given as to why the schools will not meet. The sudden change leaves both teams scrambling to find an 11th opponent on short notice….
NAIA’s Scheduling Decision Impacts 4 Opening Week Games
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) unveiled some new guidelines for the upcoming 2020 football season as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Included are guidelines that have new dates, which impact current games featuring FCS opponents. The NAIA has set a date of August 15 for the start of practice for all…
2020 FCS Versus Lower Division Opponents
While the 2020 college football season’s status is still to be fully determined, we will keep high hopes for the games currently scheduled. We previously listed all the FCS versus FBS games and this list will be the opposite: FCS versus non-FBS and non-FCS teams. Just as FCS teams face tougher competition for non-conference games,…
East Tennessee State Schedules Virginia Wise for 3 Game Series
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers and UVA Wise Cavaliers have agreed to a three-game football series according to a release by Virginia Wise. The three games will take place in 2021, 2024, and 2027 with ETSU hosting all three contests. The date for next year’s game is scheduled for Saturday, September 11. The dates for…
Dixie State Adds Western New Mexico for 2020
FCS newcomer Dixie State has added the Western New Mexico Mustangs for a 2020 matchup on Saturday, September 12. Western New Mexico is a member of the Division II Lone Star Conference. The two teams met in 2007 and 2008 with Dixie State winning both games. As reported by FBSchedules, this game replaces a previously…
Bucknell and VMI to Meet Annually From 2022 Through 2027
The Bucknell Bison and VMI Keydets will be meeting annually on the football field from 2022 through the 2027 seasons, according to FBSchedules. The two teams have met five times since 1978 with Bucknell holding a slim 3-2 margin. The last game in 2016 was close and intense. VMI escaped with a 23-17 win in…
James Madison, Liberty to Meet in 2026
James Madison will travel to face Liberty on Saturday, October 31, 2026 according to a report by FBSchedules. The Dukes will receive a guarantee of $400,000 for the game. The two teams have met 18 times since 1980 with James Madison holding a 12-6 overall lead. Liberty won the last encounter in the 2014 FCS…
Northwestern State to Play Southern Miss in 2022
The Northwestern State Demons will play at Southern Miss in 2022 according to a report by FBSchedules. Northwestern State was originally scheduled to play against Mississippi State in 2022, but that game was canceled with the Demons receiving $150,000 for the cancellation. Instead, Northwestern State will play against Southern Miss on Saturday, September 3 with…