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It’s rare for an FCS program to add multiple Power-4 starting QBs out of the NCAA transfer portal, but Tarleton State did just that this offseason. Here's a look at important QB competitions. theanalyst.com/articles/qb-ba…

In the first season of @ChiStateCougars football, coach @BobbyRome isn't shying away from the importance of winning games. Watch The FCS Edge full interview: youtu.be/rNUgzQZiyW8?si…

Southern Illinois University has announced a four-year contract extension for football coach Nick Hill through the 2029 season. Hill, an SIU alum, is 55-61 (32-46 MVFC) through 10 seasons, with three wins over FBS opponents and three FCS playoff appearances.

When some FCS teams make the playoffs this fall, remember to look back to what happened during spring practice. Plenty of teams have a QB competition ongoing, as @zachmckinnell explains. theanalyst.com/articles/qb-ba…

Let's roll.

Coach @BobbyRome likes the selling points of the @ChiStateCougars FCS start-up program. Watch The FCS Edge full interview: youtu.be/rNUgzQZiyW8?si…

More than one quarter of the 127 FCS programs in the 2026 season have yet to qualify for the NCAA playoffs. theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-f…

Ty Halpin of the NCAA told us on The FCS Edge last month about a date possible change of the next FCS title game to Jan. 11, 2027. A waiver is up for approval in June to essentially tie the title game to the Monday after the NFL's final regular-season week. In this case, Jan. 11.

Sometimes fantasy football is real life. @BobbyRome is building the @ChiStateCougars start-up program from the ground up. Watch The FCS Edge on YouTube: youtu.be/rNUgzQZiyW8?si…

What does it take to start a college football program from the ground up? @BobbyRome explains the vision for @ChiStateCougars ahead of their 2026 debut. 🎙️ New episode of The FCS Edge with Craig Haley ⬇️ theanalyst.com/podcast/chicag…

The FCS has been home to prolific quarterbacks since its inception in 1978. The passing yards racked up represent a good way to measure the thrills. theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-q…

Ten-time FCS national champion North Dakota State has announced its 2026 schedule on the FBS level, starting with Jacksonville State and including one FCS program in Fordham.

As the preparation continues, we answer five key questions about the 2026 FCS season. theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-f…

With the departure of just one program, FCS football has a different vibe in 2026. The arrival of spring practices calls for a closer look at what to know about for the season ahead. theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-f…

#FCS Abilene Christian (UAC) will host Mercer (SoCon) on Sept. 26 in a just-announced matchup of two-time defending conference champions. In their only previous meeting on Halloween 2020, ACU won 20-17 at Mercer with a walk-off field goal.

FCS senior editor @CraigHaley2025 joined @SamHerderFCS for an informative interview today. Take a listen.

@teastonMT Junior is on the wide receiver list.

@OptaAnalystFCS Junior Bergman 49ers Practice Squad ST Returner

Eastern Washington is considered FCS Wide Receiver U. NDSU knows QBs and O-linemen. The distinction is earned by a program not just by volume of standouts and success in the FCS but also with sending players on to the NFL. theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-n…

All 25 FCS head coaching changes. theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-f…

Lehigh has named defensive coordinator Richard Nagy as its new head football coach. The Mountain Hawks have won two consecutive Patriot League titles. lehighsports.com/news/2026/3/2/…