FCS Football

Last Four In: Liberty, Youngstown State, South Carolina State, William & Mary

First Four Out: Sam Houston State, Illinois State, James Madison, Tennessee State

If you’re a Liberty Flames’ football fan, you received good news this weekend. First, Liberty knocked off a pesky Bryant from the Northeast Conference and second, two schools that figured to be ahead of the Flames come playoff time – ...

Last Four In: William & Mary, Youngstown State, Northern Arizona, Wofford

First Four Out: Liberty, Furman, Central Arkansas, Illinois State

Two of the lesser-known FCS schools, Bryant and Jacksonville, registered key victories this weekend that could propel them into the playoffs. Bryant (3-0) knocked off CAA member Maine, 13-10, while Jacksonville toppled Pioneer preseason favorite San Diego. ...

Last Four In: Eastern Kentucky, William & Mary, Youngstown State, Northern Arizona

First Four Out: Montana State, Liberty, Furman, Central Arkansas

It is 0-2 by a combined seven points, but that’s the reality facing Chattanooga today after it dropped a tough 26-23 overtime loss to Ohio Valley Conference favorite Jacksonville State. The Mocs now find themselves in a tough spot with games against ...

Week 2 FCS Football Games of the Week

Villanova’s probably had Saturday’s game with Fordham circled on the calendar for a long time.

The No. 4 Villanova Wildcats (0-1), which lost a double-overtime thriller to Syracuse on Friday, open their home slate this weekend against Read More »

Last Four In: South Carolina State, William & Mary, Youngstown State, Northern Arizona

First Four Out: Montana State, Liberty, Furman, Central Arkansas

North Dakota State can’t win again, can it? Just when you thought it might be time to crown another FCS king this year, the Bison showed on Saturday that they’ll have to be reckoned with again this season with a 34-14 victory over FBS Iowa State. ...

FCS vs. FBS in the Early Weeks of the 2014 Season

Several interesting FCS vs. FBS matchups kick off this weekend where the Davids will attempt to slay the Goliaths. Some FCS schools, obviously, have a more realistic shot of doing just that than others do.

Remember Appalachian State?

It’s difficult to believe that Appalachian State’s ...

Eastern Washington and Sam Houston State Kick-off the FCS Football Season

While the college football season begins for most schools next weekend, two traditional FCS powers will get an early start on Saturday. When No. 16 Sam Houston State visits No. 1 Eastern Washington (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) and its dyed blood-red field, the contest will provide several story lines for the upcoming year.

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Can North Dakota State Make It Four Consecutive FCS Titles?

With the coronation of North Dakota State and its three-peat complete, the Bison will deservedly take their place on the mantel alongside Appalachian State as the only schools to win three consecutive FCS titles. North Dakota State capped a 15-0 season on Saturday with a 35-7 victory over Towson in Frisco, Texas.

Could they make it ...

FCS Championship Game

North Dakota State vs. Towson, Jan. 4, 2 p.m. (EDT), Frisco, Texas

When Towson coach Rob Ambrose began preparations for the FCS national championship, it’s likely the first tape he pulled of North Dakota State was its game with Northern Iowa back in early ...

After a thrilling Saturday of games and an agonizing wait for a few teams, the FCS Playoffs are here. The bubble was very strong this season and there are certainly a few teams with a legitimate gripe for being left out. But it is already time to start thinking about the games that will happen, not those unfortunate teams left out. College Sports Madness has it all covered. The Playoff Central is your home for all your playoff needs. Get an early look at the competition with the