FCS Football

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 ...

Week 5 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

With some top 25 match-up’s, big conference games, interesting non-conference battles and the game of the year, there is something for everyone this week in FCS football. The 23rd ranked Mocs of Chattanooga head to Georgia Southern for a huge SoCon game. Chattanooga appears to be for real, but with a tough finish to the 2013 season that includes games against Appalachian State, Wofford and Alabama, this team ...

Last Four In: Tennessee-Martin, Youngstown State, Richmond, Central Arkansas

First Four Out: Chattanooga, Stephen F. Austin, Indiana State, Illinois State

With Gardner-Webb’s 3-0 upset victory over Wofford Saturday night, Richmond’s loss to the Bulldogs doesn’t seem so shocking. Why the focus on Richmond? With Stony Brook having to go the remainder of the year without top running back Marcus Coker ...

Week 4 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

The ESPN GameDay crew is headed to downtown Fargo to highlight North Dakota State, who is hosting Delaware State on Saturday. But there are plenty of other quality games going on this weekend. The CAA has a couple interesting conference games this weekend with Stony Brook heading to Villanova and William & Mary hosting Rhode Island. And, finally, the Ivy League is kicking off this weekend. Harvard has an ...