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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.
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.
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.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Today marks the final regular-season Stats Perform FCS To 25 Poll.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to Ivy League co-champ Yale.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Congratulations to Ivy League co-champ Yale.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to Ivy League co-champ Yale.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Congratulations to Ivy League co-champ Yale.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Stats Perform FCS National Freshman Player of the Week
Congratulations to Drake RB Nick Herman.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Congratulations to Drake RB Nick Herman.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
November 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Freshman Player of the Week
Congratulations to Drake RB Nick Herman.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Congratulations to Drake RB Nick Herman.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week
Congratulations to Stephen F. Austin punt returner Bugs Mortimer.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Congratulations to Stephen F. Austin punt returner Bugs Mortimer.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
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.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Congratulations to Stephen F. Austin punt returner Bugs Mortimer.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Stats Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to Montana State safety Caden Dowler.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
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.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to MEAC champion South Carolina State.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/hbc...
Congratulations to MEAC champion South Carolina State.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/hbc...
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to MEAC champion South Carolina State.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/hbc...
Congratulations to MEAC champion South Carolina State.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/hbc...
Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Player of the Week
Congratulations to Jackson State QB Jared Lockhart.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/hbc...
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.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/hbc...
Congratulations to Jackson State QB Jared Lockhart.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/hbc...
The 2025 FCS playoffs kick off with eight first-round games on Saturday.
Bracket reaction: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Bracket reaction: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The 2025 FCS playoffs kick off with eight first-round games on Saturday.
Bracket reaction: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Bracket reaction: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
All but Southern Utah and UIW on this list are playoff-bound.
November 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
All but Southern Utah and UIW on this list are playoff-bound.
The 2025 FCS playoffs are about to roll.
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The 2025 FCS playoffs are about to roll.
CAA Football member Hampton announced it has parted ways with football Trenton Boykin after a 2-10 record this year and a 7-17 mark in two overall seasons.
FCS Coaching Tracker: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
FCS Coaching Tracker: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
November 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
CAA Football member Hampton announced it has parted ways with football Trenton Boykin after a 2-10 record this year and a 7-17 mark in two overall seasons.
FCS Coaching Tracker: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
FCS Coaching Tracker: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
This year marks the 48th season of FCS playoffs.
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This year marks the 48th season of FCS playoffs.
Portland State announces football coach Bruce Barnum will not be retained following a 1-11 record this season and a 39-75 mark in 11 overall seasons. His tenure was highlighted by a 9-3 record in 2015.
Fifth FCS head coaching change: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Fifth FCS head coaching change: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
November 23, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Portland State announces football coach Bruce Barnum will not be retained following a 1-11 record this season and a 39-75 mark in 11 overall seasons. His tenure was highlighted by a 9-3 record in 2015.
Fifth FCS head coaching change: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
Fifth FCS head coaching change: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...
No. 5 Tarleton State (11-1, 7-1 UAC) 45,
Austin Peay (7-5, 4-4) 44, OT
UAC co-champ Tarleton did not lead until Victor Gabalis connected on a 27-yard TD pass to Cody Jackson in OT
APSU QB Chris Parson: 487 total yards, 6 total TDs
Photo: @TarletonFB on X
Austin Peay (7-5, 4-4) 44, OT
UAC co-champ Tarleton did not lead until Victor Gabalis connected on a 27-yard TD pass to Cody Jackson in OT
APSU QB Chris Parson: 487 total yards, 6 total TDs
Photo: @TarletonFB on X
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
No. 5 Tarleton State (11-1, 7-1 UAC) 45,
Austin Peay (7-5, 4-4) 44, OT
UAC co-champ Tarleton did not lead until Victor Gabalis connected on a 27-yard TD pass to Cody Jackson in OT
APSU QB Chris Parson: 487 total yards, 6 total TDs
Photo: @TarletonFB on X
Austin Peay (7-5, 4-4) 44, OT
UAC co-champ Tarleton did not lead until Victor Gabalis connected on a 27-yard TD pass to Cody Jackson in OT
APSU QB Chris Parson: 487 total yards, 6 total TDs
Photo: @TarletonFB on X
The first 11 teams are in the 24-team FCS playoffs.
The rest of the field will be revealed on Sunday (noon ET, ESPNU).
The rest of the field will be revealed on Sunday (noon ET, ESPNU).
November 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The first 11 teams are in the 24-team FCS playoffs.
The rest of the field will be revealed on Sunday (noon ET, ESPNU).
The rest of the field will be revealed on Sunday (noon ET, ESPNU).
No. 17 Abilene Christian (8-4, 7-1 UAC) 49,
Central Arkansas (3-9, 2-6) 28
ACU clinches the United Athletic Conference’s automatic FCS playoff bid
QB Stone Earle: 3 TD runs, 2 TD passes
Photo: @ACUfootball on X
Central Arkansas (3-9, 2-6) 28
ACU clinches the United Athletic Conference’s automatic FCS playoff bid
QB Stone Earle: 3 TD runs, 2 TD passes
Photo: @ACUfootball on X
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
No. 17 Abilene Christian (8-4, 7-1 UAC) 49,
Central Arkansas (3-9, 2-6) 28
ACU clinches the United Athletic Conference’s automatic FCS playoff bid
QB Stone Earle: 3 TD runs, 2 TD passes
Photo: @ACUfootball on X
Central Arkansas (3-9, 2-6) 28
ACU clinches the United Athletic Conference’s automatic FCS playoff bid
QB Stone Earle: 3 TD runs, 2 TD passes
Photo: @ACUfootball on X
McNeese (5-7, 4-4 Southland) 21, No. 19 Lamar (8-4, 5-3) 19
Cardinals suffer a potentially devastating home loss in their attempt to gain an at-large FCS playoff bid.
Photo: @Lamarfootball on X
Cardinals suffer a potentially devastating home loss in their attempt to gain an at-large FCS playoff bid.
Photo: @Lamarfootball on X
November 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
McNeese (5-7, 4-4 Southland) 21, No. 19 Lamar (8-4, 5-3) 19
Cardinals suffer a potentially devastating home loss in their attempt to gain an at-large FCS playoff bid.
Photo: @Lamarfootball on X
Cardinals suffer a potentially devastating home loss in their attempt to gain an at-large FCS playoff bid.
Photo: @Lamarfootball on X
No. 15 UC Davis (8-3, 6-2 Big Sky) 31,
Sacramento State (7-5, 5-3) 27
UCD QB Caden Pinnick: 24 of 30, 306 yards, 2 TDs
Sac State: 326 rush yards
Photo: @UCDfootball on X
Sacramento State (7-5, 5-3) 27
UCD QB Caden Pinnick: 24 of 30, 306 yards, 2 TDs
Sac State: 326 rush yards
Photo: @UCDfootball on X
November 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
No. 15 UC Davis (8-3, 6-2 Big Sky) 31,
Sacramento State (7-5, 5-3) 27
UCD QB Caden Pinnick: 24 of 30, 306 yards, 2 TDs
Sac State: 326 rush yards
Photo: @UCDfootball on X
Sacramento State (7-5, 5-3) 27
UCD QB Caden Pinnick: 24 of 30, 306 yards, 2 TDs
Sac State: 326 rush yards
Photo: @UCDfootball on X
No. 20 Jackson State (9-2, 7-1 SWAC) 27, Alcorn State (5-7, 4-4) 21
Tigers claim spot in SWAC championship game vs. Prairie View A&M on Dec. 6
WR Nate Rembert: 7 receptions, 120 yards, TD
Photo: @gojsutigersfb on X
Tigers claim spot in SWAC championship game vs. Prairie View A&M on Dec. 6
WR Nate Rembert: 7 receptions, 120 yards, TD
Photo: @gojsutigersfb on X
November 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
No. 20 Jackson State (9-2, 7-1 SWAC) 27, Alcorn State (5-7, 4-4) 21
Tigers claim spot in SWAC championship game vs. Prairie View A&M on Dec. 6
WR Nate Rembert: 7 receptions, 120 yards, TD
Photo: @gojsutigersfb on X
Tigers claim spot in SWAC championship game vs. Prairie View A&M on Dec. 6
WR Nate Rembert: 7 receptions, 120 yards, TD
Photo: @gojsutigersfb on X