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The Ivy League has announced it will begin participation in the FCS playoffs for the first time next season after approval by its council of presidents.
“We now look ahead to a new chapter of success and to further enhancing the student-athlete experience with our participation in the NCAA FCS playoffs,” said Ivy League executive director Robin Harris.
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#FCS Following a fourth-quarter delay of about 2.5 hours due to thunderstorms, Delaware State scored a late touchdown to beat UAlbany 37-32 and deliver coach DeSean Jackson's first win.
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If you missed the #StatsPerformFCSTop25 earlier today, where have you been? 🏈💪
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-…
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Delaware State (5-3, 1-0 MEAC) 35,
North Carolina Central (5-3, 0-1) 26
DSU's NyGhee Lolley: 5 receptions, 124 yards, 3 TDs
Under first-year coach DeSean Jackson, Hornets have FCS' largest improvement in wins (1-11 last season)
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Great news, @tsu_football's Christion Abercrombie has been upgraded and is breathing on own.
bit.ly/2CJqvp7
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The new #StatsPerformFCSTop25 after Week 1 games.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-…
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#FCSPlayoffs – Second-Round Attendance
North Dakota State, 18,067
Jacksonville State, 17,412
James Madison, 16,449
Southern Utah, 11,811
South Dakota State, 7,518
Central Arkansas, 6,243
Wofford, 5,153
Sam Houston State, 4,401
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2024 FCS Championship Game
North Dakota State 35, Montana State 32
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.@FORDHAMFOOTBALL's Ryan Greenhagen had 31 tackles in Saturday's loss at Nebraska, setting the FCS single-game record. Through film, Fordham and Nebraska realized a tackle was miscredited to one of Greenhagen's teammates. They plan to make a correction with the NCAA box score.
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Four months after his never-too-early rankings, @CraigHaley updates with his 2025 Preseason FCS Top 25.
Highlights: A new No. 2 and three Top 25 additions.
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There are 18 FCS teams without a loss, with the Ivy League also kicking off its season Sept. 16-17.
Who will wind up being undefeated the longest?
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In case you missed it, the @CraigHaley Never-Too-Early FCS Top 25 Rankings for the 2025 season.
Full story: theanalyst.com/eu/2025/01/fc…
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Congratulations to the West Georgia Wolves for their first appearance in the #StatsPerformFCSTop25.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-…
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2024 FCS Championship Game
North Dakota State 35, Montana State 32
The Bison are FCS champions for a record 10th time.
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2024 FCS Championship Game
North Dakota State 35, Montana State 32
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The new #StatsPerformFCSTop25 includes seven MVFC teams and Presbyterian making its first-ever appearance.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-…
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FCS over FBS wins in Week 1:
UC Davis: 19-17 over Tulsa
Eastern Washington: 35-33 in 2 OTs over UNLV
South Dakota State: 42-23 over Colorado State
Holy Cross: 38-28 over UConn
Montana: 13-7 over No. 20 Washington
ETSU: 23-3 over Vanderbilt
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Wow, wow, wow.
North Dakota State cornerback Destin Talbert with an incredible interception in the Bison end zone.
Bison lead James Madison 20-14 with 3:05 left.
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Most wins by #FCS programs in the 2010s:
1, @NDSUfootball, 106
2. @BearkatsFB, 86
3. @EWUFootball, 78
4. @JSUGamecocksFB, 76
5. @JMUFootball, 73
6. @UNH_Football, 70
7. @USDFootball, 68
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Are you going higher or lower?
Our advanced metrics project 2025 regular-season win totals for FCS teams, starting with defending national champion North Dakota State.
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NFL Draft picks by #FCS conference during the 2010s:
25 - CAA
23- Southern
21 - Big Sky and Missouri Valley
14 - Ohio Valley and Southland
13 - MEAC
10 - Ivy
6 - Big South
5 - SWAC
4 - Patriot
3 - Pioneer
2 - Great West and Independent
1 - Northeast
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.@CraigHaley 2018 #FCS conference rankings:
1. CAA
2. Missouri Valley
3. Big Sky
4. Southern
5. Southland
6. Ohio Valley
7. Ivy League
8. Big South
9. Northeast
10. Patriot
11. MEAC
12. SWAC
13. Pioneer
14. FCS Independents
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Given that we're saying goodbye to the FCS Frisco (Texas) era for at least the next two seasons, we're looking at which schools had the most NFL Draft picks in the last 15 years. @NDSUfootball @MontanaGrizFB @UNIFootball @GoJacksFB
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FCS Longest Active Home Win Streaks
14 – Montana State
12 – Florida A&M, Kennesaw State, North Dakota State
11 – Sacred Heart, Stephen F. Austin
9 – Davidson
8 – Jackson State, UT Martin
7 – UIW
6 – Eastern Kentucky, Montana, *St. Thomas (6 on FCS level, but 23 dating to D-III)
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FCS wins leaders from 2017-19:
1-North Dakota State, 45
2-James Madison, 37
3-Kennesaw State, 34
4-Weber State, 32
5-North Carolina A&T, 31
6-South Dakota State, 29
7T-Monmouth, 28
7T-San Diego, 28
9-Wofford, 27
10T-Dartmouth, 26
10T-Eastern Washington, 26
10T-Nicholls, 26
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There's some reordering after North Dakota State in the #StatsPerformFCSTop25 poll.
Story: tinyurl.com/4vvmwek7
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All-time #FCS leaders in total offense:
1. Steve McNair, Alcorn 1991-94: 16,823 yards
2. Armanti Edwards, Appalachian St. 2006-09: 14,753
3. Bruce Eugene, Grambling 2001-05: 14,720
4. Ricky Santos, New Hampshire 2004-07: 14,615
5. Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross 2006-09: 14,240
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Heady play by former North Dakota State WR Christian Watson at the @seniorbowl.
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The first FCS-over-FBS win of the 2024 season:
Montana State (1-0) 35
New Mexico (0-1) 31
Bobcats' first FBS win since 2006 (Colorado)
RBs Scottre Humphrey 140 rush yards (go-ahead 4-yard TD run with 10 seconds left) and Adam Jones 167 yards
QB Tommy Mellott: 3 total TDs
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Attendance at #FCSPlayoffs quarterfinals:
North Dakota State, 17,008
James Madison, 13,490
Sam Houston State, 5,725
South Dakota State, 5,583
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The new #StatsPerformFCSTop25 Poll. Only three of the rankings remain the same from last week's poll.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/stat…
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With the FCS coming off a strong FCS NFL Draft class, @CraigHaley lists five prospects to watch this fall for next year's three-day event in Pittsburgh (April 23-25, 2026).
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Well, it's often called Fargo South.
North Dakota State is headed back to Frisco, Texas, for an 11th appearance in the FCS championship game.
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President Donald Trump gets a No. 45 North Dakota State jersey.
AP Photo by Carolyn Kaster.
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FCS 2nd-round playoff attendance:
Delaware @ Montana: 20,580 (UM Photo)
N Dakota St @ Montana St: 17,247
Mercer @ S Dakota St: 10,171
Chattanooga @ Furman: 8,117
So Illinois @ Idaho: 9,224
Sac State @ South Dakota: 6,288
Richmond @ UAlbany: 2,652
Youngtown St @ Villanova: 2,105
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Star of the night: @JMUFootball WR Riley Stapleton goes for eight receptions, 189 yards and a touchdown. The sophomore entered the game with 22 catches for 249 yards.
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Oh, yes, we have No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the #StatsPerformFCSTop25 Poll.
Top 25 story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-…
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The new #StatsPerformFCSTop25 is out following Week 3 games.
Results, schedules, story: theanalyst.com/articles/stat…
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Final in MVFC
No. 2 North Dakota State (7-1, 4-0) 13, No. 1 South Dakota State (5-2, 2-1) 9
NDSU end five-game losing streak to SDSU
QB Cam Miller and WR RaJa Nelson combine for 2 TD passes
SDSU QB Mark Gronowski: 92 pass yards, 77 rush yards
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FCS national champion North Dakota State has an FCS-high 12 selections in the NFL Draft since 2014.
All-America offensive lineman Grey Zabel figures to be next.
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On this date in 1994, Alcorn State QB Steve McNair ended a 4-game FCS-record run in which he gained 2,423 yards of total offense:
Oct. 29: 649 (587 passing) vs. Samford
Nov. 5: 624 (563) vs. Mississippi Valley State
Nov. 12: 586 (476) vs. Troy
Nov. 19: 564 (533) vs. Jackson State
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FCS Attendance Highs
1-Ala St-Ala A&M (Birmingham): 67,532
2-PVAMU-Gramb (Dallas): 53,971
3-Southern@Jack St: 53,885
4-Campb@JSU: 51,596
5-JSU-Tenn St (Memphis): 51,351
6-FAMU-JSU (Miami): 39,907
7-NCAT-NCCU (Charlotte): 35,798
8-Howard-Moreh (East Ruth): 35,042
Source: NCAA
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With 47 FCS-vs.-FBS matchups this week, who's going to pull an upset? @CraigHaley ranks 10 possibilities.
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Eastern Kentucky is one of 15 FCS programs set to play at least one fall game. The Ohio Valley Conference member has announced an eight-game schedule, starting Saturday at Marshall.
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North Carolina A&T is the only FCS program with an NFL Draft pick in each of the past three years:
2017: RB Tarik Cohen, Chicago Bears (4th round, No. 119 overall)
2018: OT Brandon Parker, Oakland Raiders (3, 65)
2019: DE Darryl Johnson Jr., Buffalo Bills (7, 225)
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13 teams were ranked in #StatsPerformTop25 for entire 2021 season (preseason to postseason):
Eastern Washington
James Madison
Kennesaw State
Missouri State
Montana
Montana State
North Dakota State
Sam Houston
South Dakota State
SE Louisiana
Southern Illinois
UC Davis
Villanova
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2024 FCS Championship Game
North Dakota State 35, Montana State 32
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Best Home Records in 2021 FCS Season
9-0 - North Dakota State
8-0 - Montana State (pictured)
7-0 - ETSU
6-0 - Jackson State, Kennesaw State, Sacred Heart, UIW
5-0 - Alabama State, Davidson, Stephen F. Austin, UT Martin
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#FCSPlayoffs first-round attendance:
Nicholls - 9,612
Weber State - 6,876
Kennesaw State - 5,566
Stony Brook - 4,131
UNI - 4,095
Northern Arizona - 4,068
Elon - 2,934
New Hampshire - 2,385
#BayClassic2017 attendance: announced at 66,550
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There's a new No. 1 team in the #StatsPerformFCSTop25.
Congratulations, @JMUFootball.
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ALT JMU Athletics Photo
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Former @NDSUfootball QB Carson Wentz is one of 32 nominees (one per NFL team) for the fifth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, which is presented to a player who best demonstrates on-field sportsmanship, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.
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The @FCS_STATS Preseason Top 25: @JMUFootball is No. 1, favored to repeat as national champ. fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i…
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris - Howard Class of 1986 - led the coin toss for today’s game between her beloved Bison and Hampton.
Game on NBC Sports Network.
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FCS programs with most players selected in last 10 NFL drafts:
9 – North Dakota State (photo: Joe Haeg, Colts, 2016 5th rd)
5 – UNI, Tennessee State
4 – Central Ark, Coastal Carolina (now FBS), Delaware, Eastern Wash, Illinois State, Maine, Montana, Samford, South Carolina State
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#FCS: Jacksonville State QB Zerrick Cooper has thrown 60 TD passes in the last two seasons and is one shy of Ed Lett's school career record (61 from 1979-82) entering Saturday's game at Florida State.
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Until the Ivy League kicks off this weekend, call it a "perfect 10" of FCS unbeatens.
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Winningest 2010s by Current FCS Teams
1 North Dakota State, 105-13 (.890)
2 Harvard, 64-16 (.800)
3 Sam Houston State, 86-27 (.761)
4 Jacksonville State, 76-24 (.760)
5 Eastern Washington, 78-27 (.743)
6 San Diego, 68-24 (.739)
7 James Madison, 73-28 (.723)
Source: @FCS_Insider
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Jackson State (10-2) went 8-0 in the SWAC East, finishing with a three-game advantage in the division standings.
The Tigers will host Southern in the SWAC Championship Game on Saturday (2 p.m. ET, ESPN2).
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It's coming – today marks 100 days from the start of the 2025 FCS football season on Aug. 23.
Here's the top five programs in wins during the 2020s.
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North Dakota State’s Trey Lance is the winner of the Walter Payton Award. He also won Jerry Rice award as the top FCS freshman this evening. His dad, Carlton, is accepting the award as Trey preps for the championship game tomorrow.
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North Dakota State QB Trey Lance wins the 2019 STATS FCS Jerry Rice Award as the national freshman of the year. Read about Trey and see all the voting results.
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Winningest #FCS teams in the 2010s (by wins):
120 - North Dakota State (120-13)
92 - Sam Houston State (92-32)
90 - Eastern Washington (90-30)
85 - Jacksonville State (85-28)
82 - James Madison (82-33)
Source: NDSU Athletics
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The new #StatsPerformFCSTop25 Poll heading into the final two full weeks of the regular season.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-…
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The new #StatsPerformFCSTop25 is fire! (Hah, adjusted typo.)
Read the full story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-…
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Western Carolina, under first-year coach Kerwin Bell, is on a three-game winning streak for the first time since 2018, and has won three straight Southern Conference games for the first time since 2015. The Catamounts have scored 40+ points in each win. (Mark Haskett photo)
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2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl
Jackson State (12-2) 28, South Carolina State (9-3) 7
SWAC pulls within 6-3 all-time of the MEAC in what's regarded as the HBCU national championship game.
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FCS teams with the highest active streaks of winning seasons:
1. McNeese State - 15 (since 2005)
2. Eastern Washington - 13 (since 2007)
3.(tie) North Dakota State and Sam Houston State - 10 (since 2010)
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FCS Game of the Week becomes Game of the Year (to date).
Co-No. 5 Holy Cross (8-0) edges No. 22 Fordham (6-2) 53-52 in OT.
Ayir Asante scores on reverse to end OT. Sluka: 465 total yards, 5 total TDs
Fordham's DeMorat: 274 total yards, 6 total TDs
Holy Cross Football
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Longest winning streaks in home openers for FCS programs entering the 2019 season:
1. 20 - North Dakota State (1999-present)
2. 19 - Central Arkansas (2000-)
3. 18 - Wofford (2001-)
18 - Harvard (2001-)
5. 16 - South Dakota (2003-)
16 - James Madison (2003-)
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FCS on L.A. Rams
DT Michael Hoecht (Brown)
WR Cooper Kupp (East Wash)
SS Kareem Orr (Chattanooga)
LB Troy Reeder (Delaware)
LB Christian Rozeboom (SDSU)
Reserve/Injured
OG Jamil Demby (Maine)
CB Robert Rochell (Ctl Ark)
Practice
WR JJ Koski (Cal Poly)
DE Jonah Williams (Weber St)
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Montana Griz Football
FedEx Ground Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award
Stats Perform is thrilled to announce Montana State QB Tommy Mellott is the 2023 recipient, excelling in the classroom, on the playing field and across the community. @MSUBobcats_FB @BigSkyFB @FedEx
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Thanks for the decades of great memories, Jacksonville State and Sam Houston.
The standout FCS programs will move up to the FBS this summer.
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FCS over FBS No. 2 today:
Fordham (2-1) 40, Buffalo (0-2) 37
CJ Montes: 23 of 36, 309 yards, 5 TDs, including game-winner to MJ Wright (15 yards) with 2:37 left
Fordham Football
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Top '18 #FCS attendance averages
1-Jackson St: 24,770 (4)
2-Montana: 24,677 (6)
3-J Madison: 20,911 (6)
4-Southern: 18,803 (4)
5-N Dakota St: 18,106 (10)
6-Fla A&M: 17,873 (6)
7-Jacksonville St.: 16,904 (6)
8-Montana St: 16,471 (7)
9-Delaware: 16,299 (6)
10-Alabama St: 16,073 (4)
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MVFC Awards
Off POY: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
Def POY: Derrek Tuszka, DE, North Dakota State
Newcomer of Year: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
Frosh of Year: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
Coach of Year: Matt Entz, North Dakota State
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The equivalent of a fumble.
ESPN @CollegeGameDay is headed to Vanderbilt's home game against Missouri on Saturday.
Skipping on No. 1 North Dakota State at No. 2 South Dakota State, which represents the last four national titles and 12 of the last 14.
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