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William and Mary Joins The Patriot League In Football, A Journey More Than Forty Years In The Making

For the second year in a row, an announcement was made that the Patriot League football would be adding a new member.

Lehigh Football (and Fans) Undeterred By Cold and Damp Lehigh Brown/White Scrimmage

The power of a unexpected Lehigh football championship last fall led to a spring showcase that almost a family reunion feel, as the 2025 football team displayed their progress over the spring and the alumni and friends made it an event.

The Lost History of the Lambert Trophy And Lambert Cups

In the early 1930s, the two sons running their family jewelry business in 1933 chose to sponsor a college football trophy for the best team in the East, and the Lambert Trophy was born.

Lehigh’s Magical Season Ends in Idaho, 34-13, In the Second Round of the FCS Playoffs

An impressive display by the Idaho Vandals in all three phases of the game ended the Lehigh Mountain Hawks’ 2024 football season in a 34-13 defeat at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, Idaho.

PREVIEW OF LEHIGH AT IDAHO, 2nd ROUND OF THE 2024 FCS PLAYOFFS – As Mountain Hawks Hit National Stage, Skeptics Question Lehigh’s Ability To Keep Up With Vandals

Lehigh’s (9-3) reward is to take a long flight to Moscow, Idaho, close to the Eastern Washington border, to face off against one of the best FCS teams in the nation in the Idaho Vandals (9-3).

Lehigh Overcomes Real Adversity In Gritty Win Over Richmond 20-16 In 1st Round of FCS Playoffs

Missing their starting left tackle and defensive captain, Lehigh (9-3) would overcome their absence and injuries to win a gritty, thrilling 20-16 game over Richmond (10-3) in the 1st round of the FCS Playoffs.

PREVIEW OF LEHIGH AT RICHMOND, 1st ROUND OF THE 2024 FCS PLAYOFFS – Mountain Hawks Will Encounter the Poetry of Past, Present And Future This Saturday

For the first time since 2017, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (8-3) will be returning to the FCS Playoffs, and their opponents they drew, the Richmond Spiders (10-2), couldn’t be a more interesting opponent.

#Rivalry160: A Historic First as the Goalpost Comes Down In Murray Goodman After Lehigh’s Dominant 38-14 Win Over Rivals Lafayette

In the aftermath of that Lehigh/Lafayette burst of energy, there was one casualty – the goalpost next to the grass banking, which was torn down by elated Lehigh students after their football team had achieved what many had thought impossible before the season.

Ivy League Crowns Unlikeliest of Co-Champions As Columbia Beats Cornell 17-9 To Finish Atop League

Once the laughingstock of college football, Columbia added another moniker that was
farfetched at the start of the 2024 season: Ivy League Champions.

Final FCS Playoff Bracket Projection, 11/23/24

The FCS regular season has concluded, and based on the GPI and based on the results of the final weekend of games, here is CSJ’s projected bracket for 2024.

#Rivalry160 Preview, Lafayette at Lehigh: It’s All Just A Little Bit Of History Repeating

For the first time since 2013, the game simply called “The Rivalry” – the most-played college football game in the world – will be a sellout.

CSJ Gridiron Power Index 2024 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection – 11/21/2024

Going into the final week of the regular season, the following would be the field of 24 teams for the 2024/25 Division I FCS Football Playoffs based on the College Sports Journal’s Gridiron Power Index (GPI) for the week of 11/21/2024.

Father Schools Son in Epic Matchup Between St. John’s And New Mexico

The elder Pitino saw all five of his starters score in double figures as No. 22 St. John’s defeated the younger Pitino’s New Mexico team 85-71 on Nov. 17 in front of 12,310 fans inside Madison Square Garden.

CSJ Sagarin FBS College Football Playoff Projection – Nov. 17

This year, the FBS title will have a 12-team playoff to decide the football champion–moving away from the past four-team field it had for the past decade. With CSJ, we have given the Group of Five schools coverage over the past several years and now at least one G5 school will be included every year.

CSJ 2024 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection-Nov. 17

Using the Sagarin rankings for this week of Nov. 17th, the following would be the field of 24 teams for the 2024/25 Division I FCS Football Playoffs. South Dakota State would be the top seed using the rankings for this week, while North Dakota State would be the second seed. Montana State is third, while.

College Sports Journal Sagarin FBS G5 Top 25–Nov. 16

Here are the Top 25 G5 rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Nov. 16th, 2024 following the Week 12 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. Sagarin rankings provide the only rankings that actually ranks all Division I schools.

COLLEGE SPORTS JOURNAL SAGARIN FCS TOP 25 – NOV. 16

Here are the Top 25 FCS rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Nov. 16th, 2024 following the Week 12 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. South Dakota State remains in the top spot after defeating Southern Illinois at.

Lehigh Takes Control Of Colgate In 45-17 Victory, Then Finds Out They Are In Control Of Their FCS Playoff Destiny

The Mountain Hawks (7-3, 4-1 Patriot League), in today’s decisive 45-17 win over Colgate (2-9, 1-4 Patriot) got revenge for last season’s loss up in Hamilton, reminding Lehigh Nation that yes, there still is a rivalry with Colgate that is very much alive.

COLGATE AT LEHIGH AT 11/16/2024: A Tense Trap Game Awaits And Nervous Scoreboard Watching Back Home In Murray Goodman

This season’s matchup is a turnabout from last year, where Lehigh was playing out the next-to-last game in a rebuilding effort and Colgate was trying to secure a winning season and a puncher’s chance at a share of the Patriot League title.

CSJ Gridiron Power Index 2024 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection – 11/15/2024

Using the GPI for this week of 11/12/2024, the following would be the field of 24 teams for the 2024/25 Division I FCS Football Playoffs.

CSJ Sagarin FBS College Football Playoff Projection – Nov. 10

CSJ 2024 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection-Nov. 10

Using the Sagarin rankings for this week of Nov. 10th, the following would be the field of 24 teams for the 2024/25 Division I FCS Football Playoffs. South Dakota State would be the top seed using the rankings for this week, while North Dakota State would be the second seed. Montana State is third, while.

College Sports Journal Sagarin FBS G5 Top 25–Nov. 9

Here are the Top 25 G5 rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Nov. 9th, 2024 following the Week 11 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. Sagarin rankings provide the only rankings that actually ranks all Division I schools.

COLLEGE SPORTS JOURNAL SAGARIN FCS TOP 25 – NOV. 9

Here are the Top 25 FCS rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Nov. 9th, 2024 following the Week 11 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. South Dakota State remains in the top spot after defeating North Dakota on.

Lehigh Defense, Special Teams Denies Holy Cross In 10-7 Slugfest

WORCESTER, MA – Going into their game against defending champions Holy Cross, one of the big questions about the Lehigh Mountain Hawks was how they might respond to a close fourth quarter under the tension of a critical Patriot League contest. The Crusaders did not have those same concerns going in; after all, almost everyone.

LEHIGH AT HOLY CROSS 11/9/2024: Mountain Hawks’ Next Challenge Is To Defeat Defending Champions On the Road

The Mountain Hawks (5-3, 2-1 Patriot League) have three very important preseason goals to potentially achieve this week in their business trip to Worcester against Holy Cross (4-5, 3-0 Patriot League).

CSJ Sagarin FBS College Football Playoff Projection – Nov. 3

CSJ 2024 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection-Nov. 3

Using the Sagarin rankings for this week of Nov. 3rd, the following would be the field of 24 teams for the 2024/25 Division I FCS Football Playoffs. South Dakota State would be the top seed using the rankings for this week, while North Dakota State would be the second seed. Montana State is third, while.

College Sports Journal Sagarin FBS G5 Top 25–Nov. 2

Here are the Top 25 G5 rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Nov. 2nd, 2024 following the Week 10 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. Sagarin rankings provide the only rankings that actually ranks all Division I schools.

COLLEGE SPORTS JOURNAL SAGARIN FCS TOP 25 – NOV. 2

Here are the Top 25 FCS rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Nov. 2nd , 2024 following the Week 10 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. South Dakota State remains in the top spot after defeating Murray State.

Defense Delivers for Mountain Hawks In Dominating 43-6 Win Over Georgetown

WASHINGTON, DC – It’s tempting to look at the box score in Lehigh’s (5-3, 2-1 Patriot League) comprehensive 43-6 win over Georgetown (5-4, 2-2 Patriot League) and marvel at the Mountain Hawk’s superlatives on offense in the victory. For sure, there were big runs and four rushing touchdowns by QB Hayden Johnson, RB Aaron Crossley.

LEHIGH AT GEORGETOWN 11/2/2024: Can Lehigh Navigate Through Game One of a Meaningful November, Or Will It Be Diverted To Further Rebuilding?

This Saturday’s clash featuring Lehigh (4-3, 1-1 Patriot) and Georgetown (5-3, 2-1 Patriot) will occur on the five year anniversary of a contest most of Lehigh Nation would rather forget – a 24-17 loss to Holy Cross on November 2nd, 2019.

CSJ Gridiron Power Index 2024 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection – 10/30/2024

Using the GPI for this week of 10/30/2024, the following would be the field of 24 teams for the 2024/25 Division I FCS Football Playoffs.

Gridiron Power Index 10/30/2024 – Little Change In Top 10, While Northeast Adds Two More In Top 25

While the top team of North Dakota State and much of the Top 10 did not change much in this week’s Gridiron Power Index, two newcomers in Stony Brook (22) and Harvard (25) added two Northeastern schools to the mix in the GPI this week.

Fun Times Return for Lehigh In 33-19 Romp versus Fordham

In the first quarter, Fordham (0-8, 0-3 Patriot League) took a 3-0 lead over Lehigh (4-3, 1-1 Patriot) after a 41 yard yard field goal. After that, it was all Lehigh as the Mountain Hawks romped to the next 33 points at home en route to a 33-19 victory.

CSJ Sagarin FBS College Football Playoff Projection – Oct. 27

CSJ Sagarin 2024 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection-Oct. 27

Using the Sagarin rankings for this week of Oct. 26th, the following would be the field of 24 teams for the 2024/25 Division I FCS Football Playoffs. South Dakota State would be the top seed using the rankings for this week, while North Dakota State would be the second seed. Montana State is third, while.

College Sports Journal Sagarin FBS G5 Top 25–Oct. 26

Here are the Top 25 G5 rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Oct. 26th, 2024 following the Week 9 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. Sagarin rankings provide the only rankings that actually ranks all Division I schools.

COLLEGE SPORTS JOURNAL SAGARIN FCS TOP 25 – OCT. 26

Here are the Top 25 FCS rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Oct. 26th, 2024 following the Week 9 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. South Dakota State remains in the top spot after defeating rival South Dakota.

FORDHAM AT LEHIGH 10/26/2024: Exactly What Do We Have Here, Mountain Hawks?

As it stands, make no mistake, Lehigh’s 3-3 season is at a crossroads against a deceptively tricky Fordham squad that seems a lot better than their 0-7 record might seem at first.

CSJ Gridiron Power Index 2024 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection – 10/23/2024

Using the GPI for this week of 10/23/2024, the following would be the field of 24 teams for the 2024/25 Division I FCS Football Playoffs. North Dakota State would be the top seed using the rankings for this week, while Montana State would be the second seed. South Dakota State would be third, while South.

Gridiron Power Index 10/23/2024 – There’s A New (Bison) Sheriff In Town

North Dakota State didn’t just reclaim the Dakota Marker for themselves with their 13-9 win over archrival South Dakota State – they also reclaimed the top spot in this week’s Gridiron Power Index (GPI).

Lehigh Football Program Momentum Stalled In 35-23 Loss to Yale

This Saturday, coming off of a rare double bye week, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks didn’t start with enough momentum, further lost that momentum through turnovers and penalties, and never really were in the game as Lehigh (3-3, 0-1 Patriot League) fell to Yale (3-2, 0-2 Ivy) this past Saturday in the Yale Bowl 38-23.

CSJ Sagarin FBS College Football Playoff Projection – Oct. 20

CSJ Sagarin 2024 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection-Oct. 20

Using the Sagarin rankings for this week of Oct. 19th, the following would be the field of 24 teams for the 2024/25 Division I FCS Football Playoffs. South Dakota State would be the top seed using the rankings for this week, while North Dakota State would be the second seed. Montana State is third, while.

College Sports Journal Sagarin FBS G5 Top 25–Oct. 19

Here are the Top 25 G5 rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Oct. 19th, 2024 following the Week 8 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. Sagarin rankings provide the only rankings that actually ranks all Division I schools.

COLLEGE SPORTS JOURNAL SAGARIN FCS TOP 25 – OCT. 19

Here are the Top 25 FCS rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Oct. 19th, 2024 following the Week 8 games. We will will have a final ranking after all bowl games and the national championship game in January. South Dakota State remains in the top spot despite losing at Dakota Marker.

LEHIGH AT YALE 10/19/2024: Mountain Hawk Fans’ Double Bye Week Agony Finally Comes to an End

Lehigh was never meant to have a double bye week in the middle of October. But they did.

Gridiron Power Index 10/16/2024 – Inaugural 2024 GPI Sees Familiar Teams Atop The Rankings

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss: South Dakota State tops the inaugural 2024 version of the Gridiron Power Index, or GPI for short.

CSJ Sagarin FBS College Football Playoff Projection – Oct. 13

William and Mary Joins The Patriot League In Football, A Journey More Than Forty Years In The Making

On May 5, 2025May 5, 2025By Chuck Burton

For the second year in a row, an announcement was made that the Patriot League football would be adding a new member.

Lehigh Football (and Fans) Undeterred By Cold and Damp Lehigh Brown/White Scrimmage

On April 19, 2025April 19, 2025By Chuck Burton

The Lost History of the Lambert Trophy And Lambert Cups

On February 19, 2025February 20, 2025By Chuck Burton

In the early 1930s, the two sons running their family jewelry business in 1933 chose to sponsor a college football trophy for the best team in the East, and the Lambert Trophy was born.

Lehigh’s Magical Season Ends in Idaho, 34-13, In the Second Round of the FCS Playoffs

On December 11, 2024December 11, 2024By Chuck Burton

An impressive display by the Idaho Vandals in all three phases of the game ended the Lehigh Mountain Hawks’ 2024 football season in a 34-13 defeat at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, Idaho.

PREVIEW OF LEHIGH AT IDAHO, 2nd ROUND OF THE 2024 FCS PLAYOFFS – As Mountain Hawks Hit National Stage, Skeptics Question Lehigh’s Ability To Keep Up With Vandals

On December 6, 2024December 7, 2024By Chuck Burton

Lehigh’s (9-3) reward is to take a long flight to Moscow, Idaho, close to the Eastern Washington border, to face off against one of the best FCS teams in the nation in the Idaho Vandals (9-3).

Lehigh Overcomes Real Adversity In Gritty Win Over Richmond 20-16 In 1st Round of FCS Playoffs

On November 30, 2024December 2, 2024By Chuck Burton

PREVIEW OF LEHIGH AT RICHMOND, 1st ROUND OF THE 2024 FCS PLAYOFFS – Mountain Hawks Will Encounter the Poetry of Past, Present And Future This Saturday

On November 29, 2024November 30, 2024By Chuck Burton

#Rivalry160: A Historic First as the Goalpost Comes Down In Murray Goodman After Lehigh’s Dominant 38-14 Win Over Rivals Lafayette

On November 27, 2024November 28, 2024By Chuck Burton

Ivy League Crowns Unlikeliest of Co-Champions As Columbia Beats Cornell 17-9 To Finish Atop League

On November 24, 2024November 26, 2024By Ray Maloney

Once the laughingstock of college football, Columbia added another moniker that was
farfetched at the start of the 2024 season: Ivy League Champions.

Final FCS Playoff Bracket Projection, 11/23/24

On November 24, 2024November 24, 2024By admin

The FCS regular season has concluded, and based on the GPI and based on the results of the final weekend of games, here is CSJ’s projected bracket for 2024.