FCS Football

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 ...

Last Four In: Southern Illinois, Tennessee State, Samford, New Hampshire

First Four Out: Chattanooga, Bethune-Cookman, Tennessee Martin, Central Arkansas

It appears New Hampshire (3-3), which has been to the FCS playoffs nine consecutive years (longest streak in the nation), wants to keep its playoff streak intact. The Wildcats won a thrilling 29-28 contest over Villanova on Saturday that puts ...

Week 8 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

The FCS bracket is beginning to come into focus, but there is still a long, long way to go. And week eight will be a huge week for many teams fighting to get into, or stay, in the playoff picture. In the Big Sky, Cal Poly is looking for a big win when they head to Montana. Eastern Washington and surprise Southern Utah also face off. The Thunderbirds could jump onto the national radar with a win. The CAA ...

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

First Four Out: Chattanooga, New Hampshire, Tennessee Martin, Central Arkansas

It’s no secret that the Missouri Valley Football Conference was among the best, if not the best, league in all of FCS. Come playoff time, it might show it with five teams. North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Youngstown State and Northern Iowa figure ...

Week 7 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

The game of the week this week is probably in the CAA where Villanova heads to undefeated Towson. The undefeated Tigers are playing just their third home game of the year and you can bet Unitas Stadium will be rocking for this one. The Villanova defense has been stout after a slow start and the Towson offense is rolling behind running back Terrance West. West rushed for 238 yards and three touchdowns last ...

Last Four In: Tennessee-Martin, Youngstown State, Maine, Samford

First Four Out: Tennessee State, Chattanooga, New Hampshire, Cal Poly

North Dakota State once again got the best of their tough competition in the Missouri Valley. This time around Northern Iowa was up 23-10 heading into the fourth quarter, but NDSU has had a couple answers. The Bison and Panthers are both looking very good when it ...

Week 6 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

After a thrilling weekend of FCS football, we have another one on tap in week six. The highlight once again involves North Dakota State. Coming off of their dominating defensive performance against South Dakota State, the Bison host undefeated Northern Iowa. The Panthers have already beaten Iowa State and last week they blew out a good McNeese State squad 41-6. UNI is riding high. But the best way to stop a ...

Last Four In: Tennessee-Martin, Youngstown State, Maine, Gardner-Webb

First Four Out: Chattanooga, New Hampshire, Cal Poly, Tennessee State

Is it possible the Patriot League and Big South could each send two teams to the FCS playoffs? It’s possible. Although it isn’t eligible for the automatic bid that goes with winning the Patriot League title, Fordham is eligible for an at-large berth as it ...