Hampton University has been put on three years probation following an investigation by the NCAA into improper student-athlete certification. Hampton and the NCAA arrived at a negotiated resolution that will see the school on probation from December 18, 2024, through December 17, 2027. In 2021-22 and 2022-23, Hampton allowed four football student-athletes to compete without … Read more
The Lamar Cardinals (Southland) and head coach Pete Rossomando have agreed to a four-year extension. Rossomando guided Lamar to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1966 and 1967 and has a 13-10 overall record with the Cardinals in two seasons. Rossomando took over in 2023 after the Cardinals went a combined 5-23 in … Read more
Tarleton State (United Athletic) will open the 2025 season on the road at Army (American Athletic), according to FBSchedules. The two teams will meet for the first time on Saturday, August 30, in West Point, New York. Tarleton will receive $250,000 for the contest. Tarleton State was expected to play at Texas A&M in 2025 … Read more
Idaho (Big Sky) has moved quickly to fill its head coaching vacancy by hiring Thomas Ford. Ford was the running backs coach at Oregon State (Pac-12) for the 2024 season and will replace Jason Eck who left for New Mexico (Mountain West). Ford has previous coaching experience at Idaho in 2022 and 2023 as the … Read more
It was a busy day for CAA teams with the release of the 2025 schedule. Bryant and Hampton both added previously unknown NCAA Division II opponents for next season. The Hampton Pirates will welcome the Elizabeth City State Vikings on September 6, 2025. The Vikings are a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). … Read more
The CAA released its 2025 schedule and three new FBS matchups were revealed for the first two weeks of the season. Bryant has added New Mexico State (C-USA) and Massachusetts (MAC) while Elon will play against Duke (ACC). Bryant will open the season against New Mexico State on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in the first … Read more
Amidst a sea of collegiate athletic change, the Ivy League had one policy that was the most resistant to the raging waters. However, that longstanding Ivy League policy has finally fallen: the winner of the 2025 regular season championship will play in the FCS Playoffs for the first time in conference history in a move … Read more
The Idaho State Bengals (Big Sky) have scheduled a game against the non-affiliated Lincoln University (California) for the 2025 season, according to its website and first noted by FBSchedules. The game is set for Saturday, September 20, 2025. Lincoln University is located in Oakland, California began football in 2021 as an independent school. The team … Read more
The McNeese Cowboys (Southland) have finalized their 2025 non-conference schedule and will open the season against an in-state NAIA opponent. The game will mark the return of head coach Matt Viator following his departure in 2015. The Louisiana Christian Wildcats will make the trek from Pineville to Lake Charles on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The … Read more
The Davidson Wildcats (Pioneer Football League) have hired Saj Thakkar as its next head coach. Thakkar spent the previous two years as the head coach of the NCAA Division II program Bentley University in the Northeast-10 Conference. Thakkar played at Division III Fitchburg State and upon graduation became the special teams coordinator and running backs … Read more