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Southern, which still faces Grambling State in the Bayou Classic, could soon be naming its next head football coach.
Reports continue to center on Colorado RBs coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as the next hire. Football Scoop reports the SWAC school is zeroing in on that hiring.
Reports continue to center on Colorado RBs coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as the next hire. Football Scoop reports the SWAC school is zeroing in on that hiring.
November 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Southern, which still faces Grambling State in the Bayou Classic, could soon be naming its next head football coach.
Reports continue to center on Colorado RBs coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as the next hire. Football Scoop reports the SWAC school is zeroing in on that hiring.
Reports continue to center on Colorado RBs coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as the next hire. Football Scoop reports the SWAC school is zeroing in on that hiring.
We're thrilled to say 58 schools have a finalist with the Stats Perform FCS National Awards. These schools have the most finalists.
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We're thrilled to say 58 schools have a finalist with the Stats Perform FCS National Awards. These schools have the most finalists.
2016 James Madison. 2020 Sam Houston State. 2022 and 2023 South Dakota State.
We break down the similarities and differences of the other FCS national champions during the NDSU dynasty run.
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We break down the similarities and differences of the other FCS national champions during the NDSU dynasty run.
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NDSU Football Has the Blueprint. How Do the Other FCS National Champions Compare? | Opta Analyst
A breakdown of the similarities and differences of the other FCS national champions during the NDSU football dynasty period.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
2016 James Madison. 2020 Sam Houston State. 2022 and 2023 South Dakota State.
We break down the similarities and differences of the other FCS national champions during the NDSU dynasty run.
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We break down the similarities and differences of the other FCS national champions during the NDSU dynasty run.
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Tennessee Tech University and football coach Bobby Wilder have agreed on a new five-year contract through the 2030 season. He's guided the Golden Eagles to an 11-1 record, the OVC-Big South title and into the FCS playoffs this season.
TTU is moving to the Southern Conference on July 1, 2026.
TTU is moving to the Southern Conference on July 1, 2026.
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Tennessee Tech University and football coach Bobby Wilder have agreed on a new five-year contract through the 2030 season. He's guided the Golden Eagles to an 11-1 record, the OVC-Big South title and into the FCS playoffs this season.
TTU is moving to the Southern Conference on July 1, 2026.
TTU is moving to the Southern Conference on July 1, 2026.
FCS first-round playoff preview and predictions for Montana State side of the bracket:
Yale at No. 15 seed Youngstown State
Lamar at No. 10 seed Abilene Christian
Drake at No. 11 seed South Dakota
New Hampshire at No. 14 seed South Dakota State
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Yale at No. 15 seed Youngstown State
Lamar at No. 10 seed Abilene Christian
Drake at No. 11 seed South Dakota
New Hampshire at No. 14 seed South Dakota State
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FCS Playoffs: First-Round Preview & Predictions (Montana State Side of Bracket) | Opta Analyst
The FCS playoffs kick off this week. Here is a first-round preview and predictions for the games on Montana State's side of the bracket.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
FCS first-round playoff preview and predictions for Montana State side of the bracket:
Yale at No. 15 seed Youngstown State
Lamar at No. 10 seed Abilene Christian
Drake at No. 11 seed South Dakota
New Hampshire at No. 14 seed South Dakota State
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Yale at No. 15 seed Youngstown State
Lamar at No. 10 seed Abilene Christian
Drake at No. 11 seed South Dakota
New Hampshire at No. 14 seed South Dakota State
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FCS first-round playoff preview and predictions for NDSU side of the bracket:
CCSU at No. 9 seed Rhode Island
Harvard at No. 12 seed Villanova
North Dakota at No. 13 seed Tennessee Tech
Illinois State at No. 16 seed Southeastern Louisiana
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CCSU at No. 9 seed Rhode Island
Harvard at No. 12 seed Villanova
North Dakota at No. 13 seed Tennessee Tech
Illinois State at No. 16 seed Southeastern Louisiana
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FCS Playoffs: First-Round Preview & Predictions (NDSU Side of Bracket) | Opta Analyst
The FCS playoffs kick off this week. Here is a first-round preview and predictions for the games on NDSU's side of the bracket.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
FCS first-round playoff preview and predictions for NDSU side of the bracket:
CCSU at No. 9 seed Rhode Island
Harvard at No. 12 seed Villanova
North Dakota at No. 13 seed Tennessee Tech
Illinois State at No. 16 seed Southeastern Louisiana
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CCSU at No. 9 seed Rhode Island
Harvard at No. 12 seed Villanova
North Dakota at No. 13 seed Tennessee Tech
Illinois State at No. 16 seed Southeastern Louisiana
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Congratulations to the 10 finalists for Stats Perform’s HBCU National Player of the Year Award, which honors the outstanding player from 21 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in FCS football.
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Ten Standouts Named Finalists for 2025 HBCU National Player of the Year | Opta Analyst
Stats Perform’s HBCU National Player of the Year Award is selected from the 21 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in FCS football.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations to the 10 finalists for Stats Perform’s HBCU National Player of the Year Award, which honors the outstanding player from 21 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in FCS football.
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All of the teams that qualified for the 2025 FCS playoffs are battled-tested. It’s just some faced more difficult opponents than others during the regular season.
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FCS Playoffs: How Strong Were the 24 Teams' Opponents During the Regular Season? | Opta Analyst
The teams that qualified for the 2025 FCS playoffs are battled-tested. It’s just some have faced more difficult opponents than others.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
All of the teams that qualified for the 2025 FCS playoffs are battled-tested. It’s just some faced more difficult opponents than others during the regular season.
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Congratulations to the 30 finalists for the 2025 Walter Payton Award, which is presented to the FCS Offensive Player of the Year.
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30 FCS Offensive Standouts Named Finalists for 2025 Walter Payton Award | Opta Analyst
The Walter Payton Award is presented to the FCS offensive player of the year. The 39th annual "Heisman of the FCS" has 30 finalists.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Congratulations to the 30 finalists for the 2025 Walter Payton Award, which is presented to the FCS Offensive Player of the Year.
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Congratulations to the 30 finalists for the 2025 Buck Buchanan Award, which is presented to the FCS Defensive Player of the Year.
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30 FCS Defensive Standouts Named Finalists for 2025 Buck Buchanan Award | Opta Analyst
The Buck Buchanan Award honors the FCS defensive player of the year. The 2025 recipient will join a distinguished list of past winners.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Congratulations to the 30 finalists for the 2025 Buck Buchanan Award, which is presented to the FCS Defensive Player of the Year.
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We're celebrating 15 seasons of the Jerry Rice Award.
Congratulations to the 25 finalists for FCS Freshman Player of the Year.
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Congratulations to the 25 finalists for FCS Freshman Player of the Year.
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25 FCS Freshman Standouts Named Finalists for 15th Annual Jerry Rice Award | Opta Analyst
In the 15th anniversary season of the Jerry Rice Award, a group of 25 standouts are named finalists for FCS freshman player of the year.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We're celebrating 15 seasons of the Jerry Rice Award.
Congratulations to the 25 finalists for FCS Freshman Player of the Year.
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Congratulations to the 25 finalists for FCS Freshman Player of the Year.
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Congratulations to the 15 finalists for the 2025 Eddie Robinson Award, which is presented to the FCS Coach of the Year.
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2025 Eddie Robinson Award: 15 Named Finalists for FCS Coach of the Year | Opta Analyst
The Eddie Robinson Award honors the FCS coach of the year. All 13 conferences are represented among the 15 finalists.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Congratulations to the 15 finalists for the 2025 Eddie Robinson Award, which is presented to the FCS Coach of the Year.
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Home teams thrive during the FCS playoffs.
Here are the combined records of home teams since the field was expanded to 24 teams in 2013 (the 16-team bracket from the spring 2021 campaign is not included).
Here are the combined records of home teams since the field was expanded to 24 teams in 2013 (the 16-team bracket from the spring 2021 campaign is not included).
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Home teams thrive during the FCS playoffs.
Here are the combined records of home teams since the field was expanded to 24 teams in 2013 (the 16-team bracket from the spring 2021 campaign is not included).
Here are the combined records of home teams since the field was expanded to 24 teams in 2013 (the 16-team bracket from the spring 2021 campaign is not included).
Penn announces football coach Ryan Priore is stepping down from his position following 11 years as head coach and 39 years with the program.
He had a 58–42 record, including 6-4 this season
He had a 58–42 record, including 6-4 this season
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Penn announces football coach Ryan Priore is stepping down from his position following 11 years as head coach and 39 years with the program.
He had a 58–42 record, including 6-4 this season
He had a 58–42 record, including 6-4 this season
Today marks the final regular-season Stats Perform FCS To 25 Poll.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Today marks the final regular-season Stats Perform FCS To 25 Poll.
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Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to Ivy League co-champ Yale.
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Congratulations to Ivy League co-champ Yale.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to Ivy League co-champ Yale.
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Congratulations to Ivy League co-champ Yale.
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Stats Perform FCS National Freshman Player of the Week
Congratulations to Drake RB Nick Herman.
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Congratulations to Drake RB Nick Herman.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Freshman Player of the Week
Congratulations to Drake RB Nick Herman.
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Congratulations to Drake RB Nick Herman.
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Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week
Congratulations to Stephen F. Austin punt returner Bugs Mortimer.
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Congratulations to Stephen F. Austin punt returner Bugs Mortimer.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week
Congratulations to Stephen F. Austin punt returner Bugs Mortimer.
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Congratulations to Stephen F. Austin punt returner Bugs Mortimer.
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Stats Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to Montana State safety Caden Dowler.
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Congratulations to Montana State safety Caden Dowler.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to Montana State safety Caden Dowler.
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Congratulations to Montana State safety Caden Dowler.
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Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to Lehigh RB Luke Yoder.
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Congratulations to Lehigh RB Luke Yoder.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to Lehigh RB Luke Yoder.
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Congratulations to Lehigh RB Luke Yoder.
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Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to MEAC champion South Carolina State.
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Congratulations to MEAC champion South Carolina State.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to MEAC champion South Carolina State.
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Congratulations to MEAC champion South Carolina State.
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Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Player of the Week
Congratulations to Jackson State QB Jared Lockhart.
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Congratulations to Jackson State QB Jared Lockhart.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Player of the Week
Congratulations to Jackson State QB Jared Lockhart.
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Congratulations to Jackson State QB Jared Lockhart.
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