The UTRGV Vaqueros (Southland) completed their inaugural schedule for a second time. UTRGV will play against the Langston Lions on Saturday, September 13, as reported by FBSchedules. Langston is a member of the NAIA’s Sooner Athletic Conference. UTRGV was previously scheduled to face North American University on September 13 but NAU discontinued its football program … Read more
The Chicago State Cougars have hired Bobby Rome II as the first football coach in school history. Rome will be tasked with building CSU’s program as it looks to begin FCS play as early as 2026. Rome has been the head coach at three previous colleges, starting with Virginia-Lynchburg in 2018 and 2019. The Dragons … Read more
The Illinois State Redbirds (MVFC) and head coach Brock Spack have agreed to a contract extension through the 2027 season. Spack has spent 16 seasons as the head coach of Illinois State with an overall record of 111-74, two MVFC titles, and six FCS playoff appearances. Spack tookover the ISU program in 2009 from Denver … Read more
Sacramento State is attempting to move to the FBS as an independent team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. If the waiver is approved by the NCAA, Sacramento State will remain a Big Sky team for the 2025 season. The Hornets would be ineligible for the postseason in the 2025 and 2026 seasons as part … Read more
The Saint Francis Red Flash (NEC) extended the contract of head coach Chris Villarrial. Villarrial has an overall record of 60-86 and is 40-48 in the NEC during his 14 seasons with the program. Before Villarrial arrived in Loretto, Saint Francis went 17-68 overall and 10-47 in the NEC under Dave Opfar from 2002 through … Read more
The Morehead State Eagles (PFL) have completed their schedule for 2025 by adding a second non-FCS opponent. The Eagles will open the season against the NCAA Division II Allen Yellow Jackets on Saturday, August 30. Morehead State will then have back-to-back road games at Illinois State (MVFC) on September 6 and Austin Peay (UAC) on … Read more
The St. Thomas Tommies (PFL) announced their 2025 football schedule. The Tommies went 6-6 overall and 5-3 in the PFL during the 2024 season. The 2025 season will begin at home against Lindenwood (OVC-Big South) on Thursday, August 28, followed by a trip to Idaho (Big Sky) on Saturday, September 6. The Tommies will then … Read more
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (OVC-Big South) unveiled their 2025 schedule, which includes an opening game at home against the Cumberland Phoenix on Saturday, August 30. Cumberland is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Mid-South Conference. The Phoenix went 7-3 overall in 2024, the best season since a 7-4 … Read more
The Presbyterian Blue Hose (PFL) added a 2025 contest against the Erskine Flying Fleet on Saturday, September 13, according to Erskine’s 2025 schedule release. Erskine will play the 2025 season as a member of the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas, which is sponsoring football for the first time since 1974. Erskine shuttered its football program … Read more
The Southern Illinois Salukis (MVFC) have added the Thomas More Saints as their 2025 season opener. Thomas More is a member of the NCAA Division II Great Midwest Athletic Conference. SIU and Thomas More will meet in Carbondale, Illinois, on Saturday, August 30. It will be the first football matchup between the schools. Thomas More … Read more