College Football - D1-AA (FCS)

  1. Is It Worth It for Small Football Schools to Move Up to FBS?

    Absolutely, it is. Unless, of course, it actually isn't. Yes, and no, are the appropriate answer here because "worth it" is such a remarkably relative term. There is a very palpable "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" feel to these situations..

    Michael Felder Written by Michael Felder about 3 months ago 4,092 reads 25 comments

  2. NFL Draft 2013: Top Prospects from FCS Schools

    Although they often do not receive the same hype as prospects from FBS schools and usually get drafted in the later rounds, players from FCS schools provide teams with hidden ...

    Joe Wirth Written by Joe Wirth about 3 months ago 827 reads 0 comments

  3. 4 Small-School NFL Draft Prospects You Must Watch in FCS National Championship

    Every NFL draft scout in the nation will be watching on Jan. 7 when Notre Dame plays Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game, but two days earlier, the NCAA’s Football ...

    Dan Hope Written by Dan Hope about 6 months ago 4,258 reads 2 comments

  4. FCS Semifinals: Georgia Southern Ready for Rematch with North Dakota State

    WHO: No. 5 Georgia Southern (10-3, 6-2 SoCon ) at No. 1 North Dakota State (12-1, 7-1 MVFC ) WHAT: 2012 FCS SEMIFINALS WHEN: Dec. 14, 2012, 8 p.m...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 6 months ago 1,611 reads 3 comments

  5. FCS Football: Arkansas-Pine Bluff Wins SWAC Title

    The FCS playoffs were in full swing this weekend, with the quarterfinals providing several marquee matchups . However, those weren't the only FCS games happening on Saturday...

    Alan Black Written by Alan Black about 6 months ago 8 reads 0 comments

  6. No. 9 Wofford Travels to Face Defending FCS National Champion in Quarterfinals

    WHO: Wofford (9-3, 6-2) at North Dakota State (11-1, 7-1 MVFC ) WHAT: NCAA FCS QUARTERFINALS WHEN: DEC. 8, 2012, 3 p.m...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 6 months ago 873 reads 0 comments

  7. Hall of Fame Head Coach Jerry Moore Steps Down at Appalachian State

    Jerry Moore Steps Down As Head Coach At Appalachian State BOONE, N.C.--Appalachian State legendary head coach Jerry Moore coached his final game after 24 seasons at the helm in Boone, N...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 7 months ago 629 reads 3 comments

  8. FCS Playoffs 2012: Preview and Predictions for Quarterfinals

    College football playoffs are underway, but you won't be finding many big names in these games. That said, some of the best college football you'll see isn't coming from the BCS bowl games, but rather from the FCS playoffs...

    Shawn Brubaker Written by Shawn Brubaker about 7 months ago 3,132 reads 3 comments

  9. FCS Playoffs 2012: Ranking Likeliest Team to Win It All

    As you sit there pondering just what the heck the FCS (or Division I-AA) is, you may want to get your head in the game and check out some great football this weekend...

    Pete Schauer Written by Pete Schauer about 7 months ago 1,994 reads 3 comments

  10. FCS Playoffs 2012: North Dakota State and Top Contenders for National Title

    The FCS playoffs don't receive the attention that the BCS title race gets among college football fans, but for people who want to watch a real college football playoff, these are the games to check out this winter...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 7 months ago 2,429 reads 0 comments

  11. No. 15 Appalachian State Ready for Trip to Battle No. 2 Georgia Southern

    WHO: No. 15 APPALACHIAN STATE (6-3, 4-2 SoCon ) at No. 2 GEORGIA SOUTHERN (7-1, 6-1 SoCon ) WHERE: STATESBORO , GA., ALLEN E. PAULSON STADIUM (18,000) WHEN: NOV. 3, 2012, 2 p...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 8 months ago 642 reads 0 comments

  12. College Football: Power Ranking All 13 FCS Conferences

    Last season, the Football Championship Subdivision of Division I football had 14 conferences and four teams who played as independents...

    Alan Black Written by Alan Black about 8 months ago 147 reads 0 comments

  13. A Look at the 5 SoCon Teams Still in Contention for an FCS Playoff Bid

    As we approach the final two weeks of the 2012 football season in the Southern Conference, five teams remain alive for a playoff berth heading into Saturday afternoon's action...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 8 months ago 883 reads 1 comments

  14. Furman vs. Elon: Furman Halts a Pair of Losing Skids with 31-17 Win

    Furman 31, Elon 17 ELON, N.C. Furman's defense finished the day with six sacks and held a potent Elon offense to just 363 yards of total offense and 17 points en route to posting a 31-17 win on Saturday afternoon at Rhodes Stadium...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 8 months ago 60 reads 0 comments

  15. Furman Looking to End Four-Game Skid Against Elon Saturday

    WHO: Furman (2-6, 1-4 SoCon ) at Elon (3-4, 1-3 SoCon ) WHEN: Oct. 27, 2012, 3 p.m. WHERE: Elon , N.C., Rhodes Stadium (13,000) GREENVILLE , S.C...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 8 months ago 119 reads 0 comments

  16. Appalachian State vs. Western Carolina: Battle for the Old Mountain Jug

    WHO: No. 15 Appalachian State (5-3, 3-2 SoCon ) at Western Carolina (1-7, 0-6 SoCon ) WHAT: 'Battle For The Old Mountain Jug' WHEN: Oct. 27, 2012, 3:30 p.m. EST WHERE: Cullowhee , N...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 8 months ago 937 reads 0 comments

  17. No. 3 Georgia Southern vs. Furman: Archrivals to Renew Great SoCon Rivalry

    GREE NVILLE , S.C.—The Furman Paladins and Georgia Southern Eagles are two old rivals and two programs headed in vastly different directions...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 8 months ago 739 reads 0 comments

  18. College Football: Upsets Abound at FCS Level in Week 7

    Texas Tech dismantling West Virginia made for major headlines this weekend, providing the biggest upset of the season so far...

    Alan Black Written by Alan Black about 8 months ago 528 reads 0 comments

  19. Furman-Chattanooga Set to Battle in Postseason Elimination Game Saturday

    WHO: Chattanooga (2-3, 1-1 SoCon ) at Furman (2-4, 1-2 SoCon ) WHEN: Oct. 13, 2012, 1:30 p.m. ET WHERE: Greenville , S.C., Paladin Stadium (16,000) Overview: After Saturday's 20-17 loss to No...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 8 months ago 111 reads 0 comments

  20. Wofford-Georgia Southern Matchup Highlights 'Separation Saturday'

    When Georgia Southern plays Wofford on Saturday, it offers the Eagles the chance to reclaim their role as Southern Conference favorite...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 8 months ago 306 reads 2 comments

  21. Week 7 Is 'Separation Saturday' in SoCon Football

    Week 7: Separation Saturday On SoCon Gridiron GREENVILLE , S.C.--In a season that has seen its share of twists and turns through the early portion of Southern Conference ...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 8 months ago 351 reads 0 comments

  22. Why Furman Is a Dangerous Team in 2012

    GREENVILLE , S.C.--When Furman takes the field on Saturday against No.5 Wofford , it won't be a team that rests on the laurels of the late 1990's and the early 2000's...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 9 months ago 318 reads 0 comments

  23. College Football: Southern Conference Week 5 Review

    Recapping Week 5: In a season in which the Southern Conference entered the campaign with maybe its best collection of talent at the running back position in league history, Saturday, Sept...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 9 months ago 318 reads 2 comments

  24. Jerodis Williams' 370 All-Purpose Yards Powers Furman Past Western Carolina

    Senior running back Jerodis Williams racked up 370 all-purpose yards (career-high 239 rushing yards, 131 kick return yards) and three TDs (two rushing, one kick return) en route ...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 9 months ago 99 reads 0 comments

  25. Furman vs. Western Carolina: The Paladins' Future Is in Reese Hannon's Arm

    Furman has seen its share of great quarterbacks. When you think of some of those 12 Southern Conference-title seasons, it's easy to recall some of the greatest to ever don the Purple ...

    John Hooper Written by John Hooper about 9 months ago 3 reads 0 comments