Matt Viator Returns to McNeese

McNeese (Southland) is welcoming back a familiar face as head coach of the football team: Matt Viator. Viator coached the Cowboys for a decade from 2006 through 2015 where he went 78-33 overall and 54-18 in the Southland. McNeese won four SLC titles, made 5 FCS Playoff appearances in that time, didn’t have a losing … Read more

McNeese Fires Gary Goff

McNeese (Southland) has fired head coach Gary Goff after three seasons with the Cowboys. Goff went 10-23 overall and 5-14 in the Southland Conference. Goff began his coaching career at NCAA Division II Tiffin University in 2011, compiling an overall record of 38-50 in nine seasons. He was hired by his alma mater, Valdosta State, in … Read more

Two 2024 and 2025 FCS Scheduling Changes Announced; UC Davis Schedules UCLA Games

One of the opening FCS games of the 2024 season has seen its broadcast network change. The McNeese (Southland) at Tarleton State (United Athletic) matchup taking place on Saturday, August 24 at 3:30 PM Eastern Time will be shown on ESPN2. The game was previously scheduled to be broadcast on ESPNU. The Cowboys and Texans … Read more

Grambling Sets Date With Ohio State Along With Numerous FCS Schedule Updates

Grambling State and Ohio State will meet for the first time on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The 2025 matchup will also be the first time that Grambling State has played a Big Ten opponent. The contest came to fruition after Ohio State and Connecticut agreed to cancel the 2025 matchup with Grambling set to receive … Read more

Two FCS Home-and-Home Series Scheduled; Western Carolina Adds Cincinnati for 2026

Stephen F. Austin and Abilene Christian have announced a home-and-home series for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. This series replaces SFA’s home-and-home series against Montana State for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which was canceled by the Lumberjacks in May. SFA will host the 2024 contest on Saturday, November 23 while Abilene Christian will host … Read more

The Citadel Gets Spring Waiver; Bryant-Rhode Island Schedule Spring Contest

The Citadel Bulldogs were recipients of a rare favorable ruling by the NCAA to play eight conference games in the spring. The Citadel played a four-game fall schedule against South Florida, Clemson, Eastern Kentucky, and Army. Due to the NCAA’s restriction on FCS teams playing only 11 games, The Citadel was originally scheduled to play … Read more

Southland Conference Moves Football to the Spring

The Southland Conference will reportedly be moving the conference schedule to the spring as they will cancel fall sports according to Randy McIlvoy of KPRC2. The Southland members can pursue a non-conference schedule this fall if they so choose, a move that has also been allowed by the Big South and Missouri Valley Football Conference. … Read more

Big Sky, Pioneer Football League Not Playing Conference Schedules; FCS Playoffs in Peril

The Big Sky Conference and Pioneer Football League have both announced they will not be playing a conference schedule for the 2020 season. As a result, the 2020 FCS Playoffs are in serious jeopardy of not being contested as 50% of the eligible teams have to be playing in the fall for the championship to … Read more

AJ Carter Transferring to McNeese

The McNeese Cowboys will welcome a second FBS player to the squad with the news of AJ Carter transferring from Arizona State. Carter entered the transfer portal at the end of June. Carter spent two seasons with the Sun Devils in 2018 and 2019. As a freshman in 2018, he made four appearances including his … Read more

Cody Roscoe Transfers from McNeese to Syracuse

McNeese defensive lineman Cody Roscoe announced his intention to transfer to Syracuse for the 2020 season. Roscoe started at McNeese in 2017 with 7 appearances as a true freshman. He recorded 19 tackles, 7 tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and even intercepted a pass. He became a full-time starter in 2018 as he finished … Read more