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10 Anticipated FCS Versus FBS Matchups for 2025

Fear The FCSAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025021 mins

For the second straight season, there will be a record number of FCS versus FBS games with 126 matchups scheduled for the 2025 season. That means the FCS will have plenty of chances at defeating the FBS, but it also allows for more FCS teams to get exposure against their FBS counterparts. This will be…

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New Haven Announces 2025 Schedule

Fear The FCSMay 22, 2025May 22, 202503 mins

The New Haven Chargers announced their 2025 schedule, which will be the first as a member of the FCS. New Haven is moving from the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference to NCAA Division I and the Northeast Conference for the 2025-26 academic year. The late change forced the Chargers to scrap the original schedule filled…

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Merrimack Finalizes 2025 Schedule, Adds Saint Anselm

Fear The FCSApril 16, 2025April 16, 202503 mins

The Merrimack Warriors finalized its 2025 schedule, as it embarks on a second season as an FCS independent. Merrimack will play 11 opponents, including two FBS opponents and one NCAA Division II foe in the opening three games. Merrimack went 5-6 overall in 2024 in Mike Gennetti’s first season. The season will start on Saturday,…

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Merrimack Adds Kennesaw State to 2025 Schedule

Fear The FCSJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 202502 mins

The Merrimack Warriors (FCS Independent) will play at the Kennesaw State Owls (C-USA), per KSU’s announcement. The two programs will meet for the first time on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Kennesaw, Georgia. In addition to Kennesaw State, the Warriors will play at Kent State (MAC) to open the 2025 season on Saturday, August 30….

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Merrimack and Kent State to Meet for 2025 Opener

Fear The FCSDecember 16, 2024December 16, 202402 mins

Merrimack (FCS Independent) has scheduled a game against Kent State (MAC) in 2025. The two teams will play on Saturday, August 30, according to FBSchedules. It will be the first football matchup between the schools. Merrimack is 0-3 all-time against FBS opponents with losses against Massachusetts (31-21), Air Force (21-6), and Connecticut (63-17). They will…

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Merrimack and Sacred Heart to Contest 2024 Yankee Conference Championship

Fear The FCSAugust 21, 2024August 21, 202403 mins

Merrimack and Sacred Heart have announced the return of the Yankee Conference Championship for the 2024 season. Both teams are FCS Independents in 2024 following their moves to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). Neither program has previously been a member of the Yankee Conference or its successor, the Atlantic 10 Conference. The game is…

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10 FCS Versus FBS Games in 2024 We Are Excited to Watch

Fear The FCSAugust 17, 2024August 24, 2024028 mins

A record number of FCS versus FBS games are on tap in 2024 with 121 matchups scheduled, which means there will be no shortage of potential FCS victories. This will be similar to previous entries we’ve done in 2021, 2022, and 2023 where we list ten(ish) FCS versus FBS games that provide some intrigue for…

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Delaware Adds FCS Teams for 2026, 2027, and 2029

Fear The FCSJuly 3, 2024December 8, 202401 mins

It was a busy day for Delaware as they announced a glut of future opponents including three FCS teams for the 2026, 2027, and 2029 seasons. Delaware is joining the FBS and Conference USA beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. Delaware will host Merrimack on Saturday, September 19, 2026, Long Island on Saturday, September 2,…

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United Athletic Conference Releases Updated 2024 Schedule Amidst Busy FCS Scheduling Day

Fear The FCSJune 10, 2024June 10, 202403 mins

The United Athletic Conference kicked off the week by revealing its revised 2024 conference schedule following the departure of Stephen F. Austin in May. The UAC will maintain its original 8-game conference schedule and the entire slate can be found here. The UAC also noted it is currently building its 2025 schedule, which will also…

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FCS Changes for the 2024 Season

Fear The FCSMay 25, 2024November 13, 2024017 mins

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated as of Thursday, November 7 to reflect Texas A&M-Commerce changing its name to East Texas A&M. This post was previously updated as of Tuesday, August 27 to include the proposed NCAA changes to the Transfer Portal and waiver blanket for redshirt rules. The 2024 FCS season is a…

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  • North Alabama, Western Illinois Add Future FBS Opponents; McNeese Adds NAIA Foe in 2026July 29, 2025
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  • Tennessee State Adds 4 Future FBS Opponents, Western Illinois to Face Wyoming in 2029July 21, 2025
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