A new season is nearly upon us and with the merry-go-round that is college athletics, that also means plenty of changes at the FCS level. Let’s take a look at what’s new for 2021 in the FCS. If you want a simple summary, please click here to go to the table at the end of … Read more
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
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
FCS programs are still busy scheduling for the 2020 season after Tuesday’s news. Two new games were scheduled, one was rescheduled, and another game scheduled for 2020 will take place in the future. The Citadel announced a change of date for its game against Clemson. Instead of playing on Saturday, November 14, the two teams … Read more
The MEAC will be canceling fall sports according to a report from HBCU Gameday. The MEAC has also confirmed the news that fall sports will be suspended but left open the possibility of moving sports to the spring. The MEAC will be following the lead of two other FCS conferences in canceling fall sports – … Read more
After an exodus that began three years ago, the MEAC can finally celebrate some good news. The Delaware State Hornets, rumored to be the next school likely to leave the MEAC, will not be leaving the conference according to university President Dr. Tony Allen. It has been a rough time for the MEAC in recent … Read more
The exodus from the MEAC continues. Bethune-Cookman will leave the MEAC and join the SWAC according to Collegiate Consulting. The SWAC and Bethune-Cookman confirmed the news on Thursday evening in separate press releases. Bethune-Cookman will join the SWAC starting with the 2021-22 season alongside Florida A&M. The news is hardly a surprise given the report … Read more
Editor’s note: This article was written hours before the news of Bethune-Cookman’s official departure from the MEAC. The hits keep on coming for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). After the news that Florida A&M was leaving for the SWAC three weeks ago, reports have surfaced that two remaining members – Bethune-Cookman and Delaware State – … Read more
Tarleton State continues to add to their future schedules. According to FBSchedules, they have added six FCS teams to future schedules through the 2025 season. The six teams that have been added are Bethune-Cookman, Houston Baptist, Kennesaw State, McNeese, Missouri State, and South Dakota State. Tarleton State had already scheduled Bethune-Cookman for October 31 of … Read more
Tarleton State announced the addition of Bethune-Cookman to their 2020 football schedule. The game between the Texans and Wildcats will be held on Saturday, October 31 in Daytona Beach, Florida. It will be the first meeting between the two programs. The game replaces a previously scheduled contest between Western Oregon and Tarleton State. No information … Read more