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College Sports Journal announces their 2018 Fearless Prediction for the Order of finish of the Big South Conference. The Kennesaw State Owls are still a relatively young program, but their impressive run in 2017 – and the fact that they graduate little of their quad – means Brian Bohannon’s squad is picked to be the.
College Sports Journal announces their 2018 Fearless Prediction for the Order of finish of the Southern Conference. CSJ picks Samford to win the SoCon this season, thanks to the powerful Bulldog offense that head coach Chris Hatcher returns in 2018. Leading the Bulldog offense is Samford QB Devlin Hodges, who collected his second straight SoCon.
Samford Bulldogs Location: Homewood, AL Coach: Chris Hatcher (21-14) Stadium: Seibert Stadium (Capacity: 6,700) CSJ Projections: 2nd: SoCon 3rd: South Carolina 15th: FCS 122nd: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: Samford made the playoffs again behind outstanding quarterback play, but continued its recent history as the league’s biggest tease, gutting out a conference title with a.
Furman Paladins Location: Greenville, SC Coach: Clay Hendrix (8-5) Stadium: Paladin Stadium (Capacity: 16,000) CSJ Projections: 2nd: SoCon 3rd: South Carolina 15th: FCS 122nd: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: Clay Hendrix had a fine debut campaign as head coach of the resurgent Paladins, marred only by season bookend losses at Wofford. Biggest Shoes to.
Wofford Terriers Location: Wofford, SC Coach: Josh Conklin (0-0) Stadium: Gibbs Stadium (Capacity: 13,000) CSJ Projections: 3rd: SoCon 4th: South Carolina 19th: FCS 129th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence:The Terriers rode consistent play and good fortune to claim the league title, thanks to the leadership of their legendary head coach, Mike Ayers; but were.
College Sports Journal announces their 2018 Fearless Prediction for the Order of finish of the Patriot League. As co-champions of the Patriot League last season, the Colgate Raiders missed out on an at-large bid to the playoffs, but return most of the team that finished with a 7-4 record and are picked to win the.
College Sports Journal announces their 2018 Fearless Prediction for the Order of finish of the SWAC, picking Alcorn State to win the Eastern division and picking Grambling to win the Western division. The Braves are four-time defending SWAC East Division champions, and were picked to win it again by College Sports Journal. Alcorn State features.
Western Carolina Catamounts Location: Cullowhee, NC Coach: Mark Speir (26-43) Stadium: E.J. Whitmire Stadium (Capacity: 13,742) CSJ Projections: 4th: SoCon 9th: North Carolina 35th: FCS 151st: Division I 2017 In A Sentence:WCU had a solid bounce-back season from 2016, but their modest playoff hopes were derailed by overripe non-league slate and two tough road losses.
The Citadel Bulldogs Location: Charleston, SC Coach: Brent Thompson (15-8) Stadium: Johnson Hagood Stadium (Capacity: 21,000) CSJ Projections: 5th: SoCon 5th: South Carolina 36th: FCS 153rd: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: After winning two consecutive SoCon championships, in 2017 the Bulldogs all too often wound up red-faced in the Red Zone, losing their final three.
College Sports Journal announces their 2018 Fearless Prediction for the Order of finish of the Northeastern Conference. Last year, Central Connecticut State won the NEC championship and qualified for their first-ever FCS Playoff appearance, and in 2018 CSJ picks them to repeat as conference champions. Central’s offense, which is slated to return eight starters,.
College Sports Journal announces their 2018 Fearless Prediction for the Order of finish of the Pioneer Football League. The San Diego Toreros are picked by CSJ to repeat as PFL Champions. Last year San Diego won its second consecutive PFL crown in finishing 10-3 overall (8-0 in conference play) and also won its second playoff contest.
Mercer Bears Location: Macon, GA Coach: Bobby Lamb (32-25 at Mercer, 99-65 overall) Stadium: Five Star Stadium (Capacity: 10,200) CSJ Projections: 6th: SoCon 6th: Georgia 44th: FCS 165th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: Mercer’s ludicrous non-conference schedule (which included Alabama and Auburn) masked a decent transition season for the Bears (and a respectable 5-4 record against.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Location: Johnson City, TN Coach: Randy Sanders (0-0) Stadium: William B. Greene Stadium (Capacity: 7,694) CSJ Projections: 7th: SoCon 8th: Tennessee 72nd: FCS 202nd: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: ETSU’s re-booted program continued to make very small incremental progress in what proved to be Carl Torbush’s final season, with all four.
Chattanooga Mocs Location: Chattanooga, TN Coach: Tom Arth (3-8) Stadium: Finley Stadium (Capacity: 20,668) CSJ Projections: 8th: SoCon 9th: Tennessee 76th: FCS 206th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: Tom Arth‘s first season in charge of the rebuilding Mocs resulted in a lot of injuries, and more questions than answers, as the Mocs limped to.
Rhode Island Rams Location: Kingston, RI Coach: Jim Fleming (7-38) Fifth season at Rhode Island Stadium: Mead Stadium (Capacity 5,180) CSJ Projections 12th: CAA 1st: Rhode Island 77th: FCS 207th: Division I 2017 In a Sentence: The Rams went 3-8 and were more competitive in many games than in 2016, include an opening weekend overtime.
Georgetown Hoyas Location: Georgetown, DC Coach: Rob Sgarlata (11-33) Stadium: D.B. Milne (Capacity: 5,000) CSJ Projections: 7th: Patriot League 2nd: District of Columbia 112th: FCS 242nd: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: The good news was that the Hoyas had a defense that could keep them in games – yielding only 12 points to Bucknell.
Morehead State Eagles Location: Morehead, KY Coach: Rob Tenyer (22-35) Stadium: Jayne Stadium (Capacity: 10,000) CSJ Projections: 6th: Pioneer League 6th: Kentucky 113th: FCS 243th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: An uneven start with a brutal schedule had the Eagles end the year with a 4-7 record, thanks to a porous defense that gave.
Butler Buldogs Location: Indianapolis, IN Coach: Jeff Voris (70-65) Stadium: Butler Bowl (Capacity: 7,500) CSJ Projections: 7th: Pioneer League 7th: Indiana 114th: FCS 244th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: A pretty good 6-5 record established Voris’ senior-heavy team, though their 38-26 season-ending loss to in-state rival Valparaiso at home put a damper on the.
Houston Baptist Huskies Location: Houston, TX Coach: Vic Shealy (12-39) Stadium: Husky Stadium (Capacity: 5,000) CSJ Projections: 11th: Southland 20th: Texas 115th: FCS 245th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: You know it wasn’t great when, after the season, your head coach hires a brand-new offensive AND defensive coordinator. Biggest Shoes to Fill: LB Garrett Dolan gave.
Jackson State Tigers Location: Jackson, MS Coach: Tony Hughes (6-16) 3rd Season at JSU Stadium: Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (Capacity: 60,492) CSJ Projections: 8th: SWAC 18th: HBCU 5th: Mississippi 117th: FCS 247th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: The Tigers started the first seven games all with losses but signs of improvement happened as JSU.
Morgan State Bears Location: Baltimore, MD Coach: Earnest T. Jones (11-10) 1st Season at MSU Stadium: Earl Banks Field at Hughes Stadium (Capacity: 10,000) CSJ Projections: 9th: MEAC 19th: HBCU 4th: Maryland 118th: FCS 248th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: The Bears finished just 1-10 overall and 1-7 in MEAC play last year and.
VMI Keydets Location: Lexington, VA Coach: Scott Wachenheim (5-28) Stadium: Foster Stadium (Capacity: 10,000) CSJ Projections: 9th: SoCon 10th: Virginia 119th: FCS 249th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: There were no wins for the Keydets, and no promise of better things to come, either, for arguably the most woebegone program in FCS. Biggest Shoes to.
Robert Morris Colonials Location: Moon Township, PA Coach: Bernard Clark (0-0) Stadium: Joe Walton Stadium (Capacity: 3,000) CSJ Projections: 7th: NEC 11th: Pennsylvania 120th: FCS 250th: Division I 2017 In a Sentence: Robert Morris beat Dayton to start the year, but the sugar rush of that win didn’t last, losing 9 of their next 10.
Marist Red Foxes Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Coach: Jim Parady (132-138-1) Stadium: Leondiff Field (Capacity: 5,000) CSJ Projections: 9th, Pioneer League 11th: New York 121st: FCS 251st: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: A promising start ended up with a disappointing 4-7 record instead. Biggest Shoes to Fill: Multi-faceted RB Marcellus Calhoun finished his Red Foxes career.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Location: Itta Bena, MS Coach: Vincent Dancy (0-0) 1st Season at MVSU Stadium: Rice-Totten Stadium (Capacity: 10,000) CSJ Projections: 9th: SWAC (5th in East Division) 20th: HBCU 6th: Mississippi 122nd: FCS 252nd: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: The Delta Devils finished with just three rushing touchdowns, negative yardage.
Delaware State Hornets Location: Dover, DE Coach: Rod Milstead (0-0), 1st year at DSU Stadium: Alumni Stadium (Capacity: 7,193) CSJ Projections: 10th: MEAC 21st: HBCU 2nd: Delaware 123th: FCS 253rd: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: The Hornets were a very young team last year and only managed a 2-9 overall record but did win.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Location: Pine Bluff, AK Coach: Cedric Thomas (0-0) 1st Year at UAPB Stadium: Golden Lion Stadium (Capacity: 16,000) CSJ Projections: 10th: SWAC (5th in West Division) 22nd: HBCU 4th: Arkansas 124th: FCS 254th: Division I 2017 In A Sentence: A fifth straight losing season (2-9, 1-6) ended a ten-year run of.
INDIANAPOLIS — The field of 24 teams competing for the 2017 NCAA Division I Football Championship was announced today by the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee. The top eight national seeds will host winners from the first-round match-ups. VIEW THE BRACKET | SRS RANKINGS Defending national champion James Madison University (11-0) tops the bracket.
The following schedule is for games from Division I (FBS and FCS) for the dates of Nov. 9-15, 2017. If you choose to reproduce this schedule, please credit The National Football Foundation and use the NFF logo, which can be downloaded here. * All times Eastern * FBS Rankings reflect the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll *.
The following schedule is for games from Division I (FBS and FCS) for the dates of Nov. 2-8, 2017. If you choose to reproduce this schedule, please credit The National Football Foundation and use the NFF logo, which can be downloaded here. * All times Eastern * FBS Rankings reflect the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll *.
The following schedule is for games from Division I (FBS and FCS) for the dates of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2017. If you choose to reproduce this schedule, please credit The National Football Foundation and use the NFF logo, which can be downloaded here. * All times Eastern * FBS Rankings reflect the FWAA-NFF Super 16.
Top 10 Twitter Highlights No. 10. The No. 22/RV Northern Arizona football team scored 35 unanswered points after falling behind 7-0 to extend its current winning streak to five consecutive games as it rolled to a 45-31 victory over UC Davis in Big Sky Conference action on Saturday at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. The five-game.
The following schedule is for games from Division I (FBS and FCS) for the dates of Oct. 19-21, 2017. If you choose to reproduce this schedule, please credit The National Football Foundation and use the NFF logo, which can be downloaded here. * All times Eastern * FBS Rankings reflect the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll.
Top 10 Twitter Highlights No. 10. The Central Connecticut football team played its first overtime since the 2013 season and came away with a 51-45 quadruple overtime victory on the road at Wagner College on Saturday night. Senior Cameron Nash rushed 24 times for 104 yards and three touchdowns, all in overtime, to.
The following schedule is for games from Division I (FBS and FCS) for the dates of Oct. 12-14, 2017. If you choose to reproduce this schedule, please credit The National Football Foundation and use the NFF logo, which can be downloaded here. * All times Eastern * FBS Rankings reflect the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll.
Top 10 Twitter Highlights No. 10. The Stetson University football team earned their first win in 2017 as the Hatters dueled to a hard fought victory over Brown University 17-13 at Spec Martin Stadium. The win improves the Hatters to 1-5 overall this season and snaps a nine game overall losing streak dating back.
Appalachian State knew it was facing a new and improved New Mexico State football team Saturday afternoon, the Mountaineers just didn’t know how much better and how hard it would be to put these hard-charging Aggies away. The Sun Belt Conference favorites from Boone needed a school-record six interceptions — three each from cornerbacks Tae.
Top 10 Twitter Highlights With 1:12 to play and the Lions trailing by three points, wide receiver Ronald Smith caught a pass from quarterback Anders Hill and raced 63 yards down the middle of the field for the game winning touchdown as Columbia defeated Princeton 28-24 Saturday at Powers Field at Princeton Stadium. The victory.
Top 10 Twitter Highlights The Bryant University football team put up a program-record 608 yards of total offense and came from 11 points down in the third quarter to defeat Fordham University, 45-40, in front of a raucous crowd of 7,532 fans on Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. The Bulldogs (2-2) flexed their offensive muscles on.
BOONE, N.C. — A week ago, at Texas State, Appalachian State executed well enough on the final play of the game to escape with a 20-13 win. But the lack of precision in the final seconds on Saturday cost the Mountaineers dearly as Wake Forest’s 6-foot-5 Scotty Washington leaped and blocked Michael Rubino’s 44-yard field.
Top 10 Twitter Highlights Senior quarterback Peter Pujals threw five touchdowns passes to four different receivers as the Holy Cross football team posted a 51-26 victory over No. 9 New Hampshire at Fitton Field. The win was the Crusaders’ first over a Top 10 opponent since the 2005 season. The Wildcats opened the scoring at.
Welcome to week 3 of the college football season and we’ve almost gotten to the point where we can separate the pretenders from the contenders. Week 3 provides us with several contests to see which teams are the real thing and which teams are fool’s gold. The races to the Celebration Bowl and post season.
Top 10 Twitter Highlights No. 2-ranked North Dakota State rushed for 375 yards and rolled to a 40-13 victory over No. 6-ranked Eastern Washington in a key non-conference football game Saturday, Sept. 9. Bruce Anderson had 160 yards and one touchdown and Lance Dunn ran for 148 yards and three TDs for the Bison, who.
The following schedule is for games from Division I (FBS and FCS) for the dates of Sept. 7-9, 2017. If you choose to reproduce this schedule, please credit The National Football Foundation and use the NFF logo, which can be downloaded here. * All times Eastern * FBS Rankings reflect the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll.
Week 1 in HBCU football saw quite a few upsets, but none was bigger than Howard going out west as a 40+ underdog and defeating UNLV. In week 1 we saw North Carolina A&T flex its muscles and look like a serious contender for the MEAC crown, and we saw Southern show that they’re just.
Top 10 Twitter Highlights In his coaching debut with the Bison, Coach Mike London and the Howard University Football team stunned FBS foe UNLV with a 43-40 victory in front of 15,000 fans at Sam Boyd Stadium. “I’m extremely proud of this team. The culmination of this day stemmed from the early workouts to just.
The following schedule is for games from Division I (FBS and FCS) for the dates of Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2017. If you choose to reproduce this schedule, please credit The National Football Foundation and use the NFF logo, which can be downloaded here. * All times Eastern * FBS Rankings reflect the FWAA-NFF Super 16.
Football season is once again upon us and the race for the Celebration Bowl and post season play is now on! Can anybody in the SWAC Challenge Grambling for the crown, will anyone in the MEAC challenge the North Carolina schools, and is this Tennessee State’s year to bust into the post season? This week.
The Florida A&M Rattler Football team rode a stalwart defensive effort, and a balanced offensive attack to a breezy 29-7 nationally-televised season-opening victory over the visiting Texas Southern Tigers in Bragg Memorial Stadium. Recap Portland State took BYU to the fourth quarter of their season-opening game, leaving the 55,000 fans at Lavell Edwards Stadium with.
SWAC Eastern Division Predicted order of finish 1. Alcorn State 2. Alabama State 3. Alabama A&M 4. Jackson State 5. Mississippi Valley State SWAC Western Division Predicted order of finish 1. Grambling State 2. Southern 3. Prairie View 4. Texas Southern 5. Arkansas Pine Bluff Alcorn State Fearless Prediction: The Braves look to continue.
