A Wacky Idea for a Wacky Year of 2020 for Division I Football
It has been a wacky 2020, hasn’t it? The year started out like most years. The Group of Five played four bowl games in this...
FCS Playoffs: Barriere, Eastern Washington Rout Maine 50-19 for a Ticket to the National Title Game
CHENEY, Wash.— Eric Barriere threw seven touchdown passes as third seeded Eastern Washington beat seventh seeded Maine 50-19 in the semifinals of the Division I...
FCS Playoffs: Stick, North Dakota State Beats South Dakota State, 44-21 to Advance to National Title Game
FARGO, N.D.—Quarterback Easton Stick rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns with another passing touchdown to lead top seeded North Dakota State over fifth seeded...
CSJ 2018 Semifinal FCS Playoff Preview: South Dakota State at North Dakota State, How to Watch and Fearless Predictions
South Dakota State is exactly where it was last year in a semifinal round game. This year's road contest is one that the Jackrabbits know...
FCS Playoffs ‘Til I Die: The Drama Before The Drama
Though the field for the 2018 FCS Playoffs was clarified a little bit a week before the selection of the field, a chaotic upset-filled week...
Ethan Radke Is the Toast of Harrisonburg After FG Beats Weber State, 31-28
HARRISONBURG, VA. — James Madison knew the road to the defending its Football Championship Subdivision title would be arduous, but the top-seeded Dukes didn’t just...
The FCS Committee This Year Nailed It – With One Exception
BOONE, N.C. — The task facing the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision committee this weekend may have been the most difficult that any committee...
CSJ Sagarin 2017 NCAA FCS Playoff Projection-Nov. 19 Final
Using the Sagarin and the ten automatic bids the following would be the field using the criteria of at least 7-DI victories for the field....
James Madison’s 2017 FCS National Championship Was Five Years In the Making
FRISCO, TX. — There is little doubt that James Madison University has been one of the special programs through the history of the Football Championship...
Head Coaches (And Parody Twitter Accounts) Lend Star Power To FCS National Championship Game In Frisco
FRISCO, TX – Parody twitter accounts are generally a pretty good indicator that you’re a well-known star in your chosen field....
Five Ways To Improve the FCS Playoffs Immediately
PHILADELPHIA, PA -There is so much to love about the FCS Playoffs. I know, because I’ve been following and writing about the teams involved...
Instead of Offense, Eastern Washington Wins With Defense, Shuts Out Richmond 38-0
CHENEY, WA – Up 7, with a 4th and 1 at the Eastern Washington 3 yard line, Richmond head coach Danny Rocco, wearing an uncharacteristic...
Pelini’s Penguins Freeze Out Terriers In Double Overtime Playoff Thriller, 30-23
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — In a game between two unseeded teams that had more twists and turns than the blustery wind that howled through the Ice...
Roof Caves In On Sam Houston State In 65-7 Playoff Drubbing By James Madison
HARRISONBURG, Va. — For one play, everything seemed to be going Sam Houston State’s way in its quarterfinal-round, Football Championship Subdivision playoff game at James...
Playoffs ‘Til I Die: Final FCS Playoff Bracket Projections
To close out the FCS Playoff projection brackets, Kent Schmidt and Chuck Burton will post their final sample brackets. Tune in tomorrow to...
Playoffs ‘Til I Die: Playoff Projections, One Week To Go
This year, we are picking a consensus bracket based on staff picks, Sagarin Ratings, and the FCS Coaches’ Poll to determine who we think...
Playoffs ‘Til I Die: Playoff Projections, 11/10/2016
This year, we are picking a consensus bracket based on staff picks, Sagarin Ratings, and the FCS Coaches’ Poll to determine who we think...
Playoffs ‘Til I Die: Playoff Projections, 11/1/2016
This year, we are picking a consensus bracket based on staff picks, Sagarin Ratings, and the FCS Coaches’ Poll to determine who we think will...
Playoffs ‘Til I Die: Playoff Projections, 10/25/2016
It’s that time of year again! This year, we are picking a consensus bracket based on staff picks, Sagarin Ratings, and the FCS Coaches’...
The Real Problem With The FCS Playoffs
FCS fans love the playoffs. So do I. Fans love the idea of organizing a bracket of the 24 best teams, having them play each...
Quick Sam Houston State Start, Record Offensive Day, Trips Up Colgate
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Sam Houston State and Colgate athletics. HUNTSVILLE, TX. — Quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe passed...
Colgate Starts Strong, Finishes With 44-38 Victory At No. 5 James Madison
By Matthew Dougherty Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of the Patriot League and Colgate athletics HARRISONBURG, VA. — Colgate...
William & Mary Hangs On For Wild 52-49 Postseason Win Over Duquesne
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of William & Mary and Duquesne athletics. WILLIAMSBURG, VA. — The No. 13 William...
Colgate Stuns New Hampshire For Playoff Win In Cowell Stadium Finale
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of the Patriot League and New Hampshire athletics. DURHAM, N.H. — Patriot League champion Colgate...
Playoffs ‘Til I Die: Picking the FCS Playoff Bracket, Week 12
By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — In my 10 years of analyzing and picking FCS playoff brackets, I honestly have...
Playoffs ‘Til I Die: Picking the FCS Playoff Bracket, Week 11
By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — With two weekends left before Selection Sunday, amazingly, only one conference's autobid has been...
Towson A Step Closer To First Football Championship Trophy After Beating Maine
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ORONO, ME. — There are no league championship trophies in Towson University’s football awards case. ...