The 1970 – 1979 decade of the FCS was a short one, given that it comprised only two seasons. The split of Division I into FBS and FCS took place in 1978, with Florida A&M capturing the inaugural FCS National Title. To date, it is the only National Title for both FAMU and a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) member. Eastern Kentucky captured its first FCS title in 1979 and kick-started its nearly two-decade dominance of the Ohio Valley Conference. Please click the links below for more information on the 1978 and 1979 seasons.
| Season | I-AA vs. I-A Games | I-AA over I-A Wins | Total Teams | National Champion | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 61 | 23 | 44 | Florida A&M | Massachusetts |
| 1979 | 52 | 15 | 43 | Eastern Kentucky | Lehigh |