Three More FCS-FBS Games Moved to August 29

The FCS has seen a high number of games moved up to the opening Thursday night for the 2024 season. The latest change was North Dakota State’s matchup versus Colorado, which was previously set for Saturday, August 31. NDSU holds a 9-4 record against FBS opponents since they moved to the FCS. Murray State’s opening … Read more

2024 FCS Matchups Versus Non-Division I Opponents

Each year some FCS members look outside the Division I umbrella to fill out their football schedules and 2024 is no different. FCS teams are slated to play over 50 games against non-Division I opponents in 2024 with matchups versus Division II, Division III, NAIA, NCCAA, and even one against a non-affiliated team (Lincoln University … Read more

Ten 2024 FCS-FBS Matchups Added or Changed; One Added for 2025

There were numerous date changes for 2024 FCS-FBS matchups in the last week and all the changes are summarized in a table at the bottom of this article. The first was Eastern Illinois changed its date against Illinois from Saturday, August 24 to Saturday, August 31. A second change was Indiana State’s matchup at Purdue … Read more

Future FCS Versus FBS Games (2024 Through 2034)

After publishing a list of historical FCS versus FBS matchups, it’s time to provide a list of future FCS versus FBS matchups. The table below contains basic information on future FCS-FBS matchups including the year, day (if known), date (if known), road team (FCS), home team (FBS), and FCS conference membership as of the 2024 … Read more

Additional FBS Versus FCS Games Possible for 2020 Season but Long-Term Uncertainties Remain

It has been a rough week for college football fans. Numerous conferences at the Division I. Division II, and Division III levels have canceled or suspended fall sports. Some conferences have or will move to a conference only football schedule. At the FCS level alone, 118 games have been impacted by the ongoing epidemic. But … Read more

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 … Read more