FCS Football

Last Four In: Tennessee State, Northern Iowa, Youngstown State, New Hampshire

First Four Out: Southern Utah, Jacksonville State, South Carolina State, Montana State

There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and New Hampshire making the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats knocked off Maine, 24-3, to finish 7-4 and likely earn their 10th consecutive trip to the FCS playoffs, which would be the ...

Week 13 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

This is it…the last time for FCS teams to make an impression with the selection committee. Many major conference teams are in virtually must win situations. In the CAA, Delaware, William & Mary and New Hampshire are playing for their playoff lives. Montana State needs to beat rival Montana on Saturday afternoon and fellow Big Sky member Southern Utah would feel much, much more comfortable with a win over ...

Last Four In: Tennessee State, Northern Iowa, South Dakota State, Southern Utah

First Four Out: Chattanooga, Liberty, South Carolina State, Montana State

Questions the FCS playoff committee must answer: Does it take five schools from the Missouri Valley Football Conference? What does it do with a possible 10-2 Charleston Southern team? Does the CAA only receive three bids? What about the ...

Week 12 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

Towson and William & Mary appear to be heading in opposite directions right now. The Tigers fell to Delaware in their last contest back on November 2nd in a thrilling 32-31 contest. Meanwhile, the Tribe have won their last three, including a 24-10 victory over Delaware. In the MVFC, North Dakota State’s massive winning streak is on the line as they travel to 8-2 Youngstown State. With a win, the Penguins ...

Last Four In: Tennessee State, Delaware, South Dakota State, Youngstown State

First Four Out: New Hampshire, Jacksonville State, Wofford, South Carolina State

Charleston Southern’s stunning 31-26 Big South victory over previously unbeaten No. 5 Coastal Carolina puts a different spin on the upcoming FCS playoffs. The Buccaneers still have tough games with Gardner-Webb and Liberty, but if they win ...

Week 11 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

The game of the week is out west where Eastern Washington hosts Montana State. Both squads are 7-2 and looking good for the playoffs, but the winner is in the driver’s seat for a Big Sky title with just two more games remaining. The Big South also has a very interesting game between 9-0 Coastal Carolina and 9-1 Charleston Southern. Despite their record, nobody seems quite sure if the Buccaneers are for real. ...

Last Four In: Tennessee State, Southern Illinois, Delaware, South Dakota State

First Four Out: Wofford, South Carolina State, Tennessee Martin, Central Arkansas

While the Missouri Valley Football Conference and Colonial Athletic Association garner much of the attention in the FCS ranks, the Ohio Valley Conference usually is thought to be a notch below those two. But all eyes will be on the OVC ...

Week 10 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

We are getting down to some must-win situations for many FCS teams with playoff hopes. The margin for error this time of year is razor thin. Towson does not have much to worry about at this point, but their opponent, 6-2 Delaware, has a tough stretch of games beginning with the trip to Towson. In the MVC, South Dakota and Southern Illinois are a couple of the 4-4 teams who can bolster their resume this week. ...

Last Four In: Southern Illinois, Tennessee State, Samford, Villanova

First Four Out: Chattanooga, South Carolina State, Tennessee-Martin, Central Arkansas

The Delaware Blue Hens (6-2) make the top 25 for the first time, but that doesn’t mean the Blue Hens will make the playoffs. Although the Hens have played eight games, one could say their season really begins Saturday night at Towson. Besides ...

Week 9 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

On a week to week basis, FCS football never fails to disappoint. The big contest this week is #4 Eastern Washington heading to #2 Montana. The Big Sky showdown will go a long way in determining the conference champion. EWU and Montana State, who hosts 3-1 UC Davis, are the lone undefeated teams remaining in the Big Sky. One loss teams Northern Arizona and Cal Poly also square off on Saturday. The Ohio Valley ...