FCS over FBS Scalp Watch 2022 Edition

[bonarae]

Here we go again... xcoffeex 114 games this coming season. Let's go FCS! xthumbsupx

https://herosports.com/fcs-football-vs-fbs-games-2022-bzbz/

No "money" games in weeks 6, 9 and 10.

[bonarae]

Full list of games is below.
Week 0 Saturday, Aug. 27
Florida A&M at North Carolina
Austin Peay at Western Kentucky
Duquesne at Florida State
Week 1 Thursday, Sept. 1
VMI at Wake Forest
Alabama A&M at UAB
Saint Francis at Akron
Northern Arizona at Arizona State
Friday, Sept. 2
Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Michigan
Tennessee Tech at Kansas
Saturday, Sept. 3
South Dakota at Kansas State
William & Mary at Charlotte
Morgan State at Georgia Southern
Murray State at Texas Tech
Nicholls at South Alabama
Maine at New Mexico
*Sam Houston at Texas A&M
SLU at Louisiana
Colgate at Stanford
Idaho State at UNLV
Bethune-Cookman at Miami (FL)
Illinois State at Wisconsin
Northern Iowa at Air Force
Grambling State at Arkansas State
UC Davis at Cal
LIU at Toledo
CCSU at UConn
Elon at Vanderbilt
Mercer at Auburn
North Dakota at Nebraska
Portland State at San Jose State
Richmond at Virginia
SEMO at Iowa State
Cal Poly at Fresno State
Idaho at Washington State
Eastern Illinois at Northern Illinois
South Dakota State at Iowa
Delaware at Navy
Norfolk State at Marshall
*Sam Houston is in its transition year before becoming an FBS program in 2023.
Week 2 Saturday, Sept. 10
Alabama A&M at Troy
Texas Southern at North Texas
Kennesaw State at Cincinnati
Robert Morris at Miami (Ohio)
Furman at Clemson
Wagner at Rutgers
Nicholls at ULM
Tarleton State at TCU
Southern at LSU
Howard at USF
UIW at Nevada
Alabama State at UCLA
Gardner-Webb at Coastal Carolina
SLU at FAU
Lamar at SMU
Western Illinois at Minnesota
Idaho State at San Diego State
Alcorn State at Tulane
Weber State at Utah State
Charleston Southern at NC State
Eastern Kentucky at Bowling Green
Norfolk State at James Madison
Northern Colorado at Wyoming
Southern Utah at Utah
Samford at Georgia
Holy Cross at Buffalo
Portland State at Washington
Central Arkansas at Ole Miss
Lafayette at Temple
McNeese at Rice
Stephen F. Austin at Louisiana Tech
Western Carolina at Georgia Tech
Eastern Washington at Oregon
Idaho at Indiana
Indiana State at Purdue
Week 3 Saturday, Sept. 17
Abilene Christian at Missouri
Campbell at East Carolina
Wofford at Virginia Tech
*Jacksonville State at Tulsa
Northwestern State at Southern Miss
UT Martin at Boise State
North Carolina A&T at Duke
Tennessee State at Middle Tennessee State
Duquesne at Hawaii
Villanova at Army
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Oklahoma State
North Dakota State at Arizona
Southern Illinois at Northwestern
Towson at West Virginia
Missouri State at Arkansas
LIU at Kent State
Bucknell at Central Michigan
Youngstown State at Kentucky
Montana State at Oregon State
Murray State at Ball State
Stony Brook at UMass
Maine at Boston College
*Jacksonville State is in its transition year before becoming an FBS program in 2023.
Week 4 Saturday, Sept. 24
Texas Southern at UTSA
Fordham at Ohio
Houston Baptist at Texas State
Chattanooga at Illinois
Rhode Island at Pitt
Sacramento State at Colorado State
Week 5 Saturday, Oct. 1
The Citadel at Appalachian State
Eastern Washington at Florida
SC State at South Carolina
Wagner at Syracuse
New Hampshire at Western Michigan
North Alabama at Memphis
Week 7 Saturday, Oct. 15
Colgate at Army
Gardner-Webb at Liberty
Week 8 Saturday, Oct. 22
UT Martin at Tennessee
Week 11 Saturday, Nov. 12
Lamar at New Mexico State
Week 12 Saturday, Nov. 19
Austin Peay at Alabama
Dixie State at BYU
ETSU at Mississippi State

[ElCid]

I see about ten games that could be realistic scalps, but I'll have to sit down and think about it more before I pick em. Then there are always an "out of blue" game, or two, that nobody is going to pick.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

These games caught my eye in terms of a chance to be "interesting"...
Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Michigan
William & Mary at Charlotte
Maine at New Mexico
Elon at Vanderbilt
Mercer at Auburn (the SEC dumpster fire factor, the Gators barely escaped Samford in 2021)
Villanova at Army
Richmond at Virginia
Delaware at Navy
Nicholls at ULM
Eastern Kentucky at Bowling Green
Holy Cross at Buffalo
UT-Martin at Boise State - playing at Montana State will prepare UT-Martin for this game imo....
Southern Illinois at Northwestern (granted, this could be a "good" Wildcat team..you never know with them...they were terrible last year)
North Dakota State at Arizona - Bison have to be the favorites....
Missouri State at Arkansas - the Shocker of the season?!?! Petrino's "last laugh"? The Bears have a ton of talent...
Montana State at Oregon State
Stony Brook at UMass
Fordham at Ohio
Sacramento State at Colorado State
ETSU at Mississippi State - I could see it being competitive....

[lionsrking2]

These games caught my eye in terms of a chance to be "interesting"...
Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Michigan
William & Mary at Charlotte
Maine at New Mexico
Elon at Vanderbilt
Mercer at Auburn (the SEC dumpster fire factor, the Gators barely escaped Samford in 2021)
Villanova at Army
Richmond at Virginia
Delaware at Navy
Nicholls at ULM
Eastern Kentucky at Bowling Green
Holy Cross at Buffalo
UT-Martin at Boise State - playing at Montana State will prepare UT-Martin for this game imo....
Southern Illinois at Northwestern (granted, this could be a "good" Wildcat team..you never know with them...they were terrible last year)
North Dakota State at Arizona - Bison have to be the favorites....
Missouri State at Arkansas - the Shocker of the season?!?! Petrino's "last laugh"? The Bears have a ton of talent...
Montana State at Oregon State
Stony Brook at UMass
Fordham at Ohio
Sacramento State at Colorado State
ETSU at Mississippi State - I could see it being competitive....

SLU will have a chance at ULL in the opener. They lost the bulk of their coaching staff, including head coach, and a number of good players to the portal. We'll be retooling a bit but have a lot of good players back and some good ones coming in, especially on defense. It'll be close.

[SFA 93]

SFA over Louisiana Tech (ironically the last time SFA beat a FBS team was 22 years ago in 2000 against Louisiana Tech)

[BEAR]

Saturday Sept. 10- Central Arkansas at Ole Miss

I'm going for the tailgating. xnodx xlolx

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[FUBeAR]

Saturday Sept. 10- Central Arkansas at Ole Miss

I'm going for the tailgating. xnodx xlolx

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Yessir…when Little Miss FUBeAR did her 1st 2 years of undergrad in Oxford, FUBeAR & Mrs. FUBeAR enjoyed a few Saturdays in “The Grove.”
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Definitely worth the experience if you’ve never been. HOTTY TOTTY!

[NY Crusader 2010]

Alabama loves their FCS cupcake the same week every year -- always right before the Iron Bowl.

Navy ventures outside the PL for it's FCS opponent for the first time in 7 or 8 years to face an old rival in Delaware.

Didn't realize Villanova was going up to West Point this year. I may try to go to that one if I'm free that Saturday.

[Sader87]

First Nova-WP game since 1977. They didn't play each other that often after the early 1950s. Army played BC and Holy Cross nearly annually in the 1960's, 1970s and 1980s...I guess two Catholic schools (and some years 3 with Notre Dame) was deemed enough by Army then.

https://goarmywestpoint.com/sports/football/opponent-history/villanova-university/44

This game was scheduled when Tennessee embarrassingly dropped Army from the schedule.

[ysubigred]

Alabama loves their FCS cupcake the same week every year -- always right before the Iron Bowl.

Navy ventures outside the PL for it's FCS opponent for the first time in 7 or 8 years to face an old rival in Delaware.

Didn't realize Villanova was going up to West Point this year. I may try to go to that one if I'm free that Saturday.Love to see Bumma schedule the Bizon.. just for ****zz and giggles.. not the usual blind center 1FCS school.

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[bonarae]

Love to see Bumma schedule the Bizon.. just for ****zz and giggles.. not the usual blind center 1FCS school.

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More like wishful thinking. Much like Yale ducking UGA for 2029 :(

But, I would like to see Holy Cross face another private secular non-Catholic college or university like Baylor... there are no more Catholic universities in California playing football besides the Toreros. xbawlingx

And once Murphy retires, McDermott and the new HC (future) should explore reviving the UMass Amherst-Harvard football rivalry, dormant since 1988. And also prolong the Harvard-Holy Cross football rivalry too.

[JSUSoutherner]

Rich Rod gonna have the Cocks pushing Tulsa's **** in.

[NDSU1980]

Love to see Bumma schedule the Bizon.. just for ****zz and giggles.. not the usual blind center 1FCS school.

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Well here's some Bison vs Bama comparisons, just for ****s and giggles. Not that I think we'd win

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[ElCid]

Alabama loves their FCS cupcake the same week every year -- always right before the Iron Bowl.

Navy ventures outside the PL for it's FCS opponent for the first time in 7 or 8 years to face an old rival in Delaware.

Didn't realize Villanova was going up to West Point this year. I may try to go to that one if I'm free that Saturday.

Army has been fairly good the last couple years. Beat em and they won't ask you back. We played them three times from 91-94 and won twice and lost one by a point. Took 26 years for us to get asked back to play them again. LOL.

[BEAR]

Well here's some Bison vs Bama comparisons, just for ****s and giggles. Not that I think we'd win



That is some creative stuff right there! xlolx I bet Alabama wishes it could have faced SHSU and other FCS teams in their natty games....xlolx Or NDSU face Georgia, Clemson etc.. THAT would be more interesting than the title games we've seen the past decade. Well there have been a couple of good ones...

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

NDSU is going to bitch slap Arizona.

xnodx

[POD Knows]

NDSU is going to bitch slap Arizona.

xnodx
Arizona 28 NDSU 17. #BOOKIT.

[JacksFan40]

NDSU will beat Arizona no doubt about it.

I know this is a homer thing but SDSU-Iowa will be interesting as well. Iowa is Big Ten runner ups and should be favored by a decent margin, but SDSU will certainly have plenty of talent returning. Also the last time Iowa was in the Big Ten title game, they went on to lose their FCS game the next season against NDSU. Hopefully history repeats itself.

[Sader87]

More like wishful thinking. Much like Yale ducking UGA for 2029 :(

But, I would like to see Holy Cross face another private secular non-Catholic college or university like Baylor... there are no more Catholic universities in California playing football besides the Toreros. xbawlingx

And once Murphy retires, McDermott and the new HC (future) should explore reviving the UMass Amherst-Harvard football rivalry, dormant since 1988. And also prolong the Harvard-Holy Cross football rivalry too.

I don't think you'll see HC schedule a P5 school unless it's against an historic rival like BC, Syracuse or Rutgers. Penn St. would be fun but I hear Chesney is very cautious about which FBS school to schedule. I believe HC is something like 0-15 against the Nittany Lions....last meeting between these two fine institutions was in 1964...HoF Coach Eddie Anderson's final year at HC.

[NDSU1980]

Arizona 28 NDSU 17. #BOOKIT.Thanks. Now I know NDSU wins by 20.

[NDSU1980]

That is some creative stuff right there! xlolx I bet Alabama wishes it could have faced SHSU and other FCS teams in their natty games....xlolx Or NDSU face Georgia, Clemson etc.. THAT would be more interesting than the title games we've seen the past decade. Well there have been a couple of good ones... I'm just posting what Fox came up with. Don't shoot the messenger.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Arizona 28 NDSU 17. #BOOKIT.


AZ is all giddy about their incoming recruiting class but big deal. Veteran Bison team that returns a ton will ground/pound a finesse team like AZ into the ground.....and I'll be there!

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NDSU will beat Arizona no doubt about it.

I know this is a homer thing but SDSU-Iowa will be interesting as well. Iowa is Big Ten runner ups and should be favored by a decent margin, but SDSU will certainly have plenty of talent returning. Also the last time Iowa was in the Big Ten title game, they went on to lose their FCS game the next season against NDSU. Hopefully history repeats itself.


SDSU has a real shot at beating Iowa and wouldn't surprise me it they did.

[Herder]

That is some creative stuff right there! xlolx I bet Alabama wishes it could have faced SHSU and other FCS teams in their natty games....xlolx Or NDSU face Georgia, Clemson etc.. THAT would be more interesting than the title games we've seen the past decade. Well there have been a couple of good ones...

NDSU vs. Georgia on a slippery track in Frisco, Let's GO!

[POD Knows]

AZ is all giddy about their incoming recruiting class but big deal. Veteran Bison team that returns a ton will ground/pound a finesse team like AZ into the ground.....and I'll be there!

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SDSU has a real shot at beating Iowa and wouldn't surprise me it they did.
I am planning on going as well, the money I will have riding on an Arizona victory will fund my trip #BOOKIT

[NDSU1980]

I am planning on going as well, the money I will have riding on an Arizona victory will fund my trip #BOOKIT

Didn't you make enough money betting on JMU and MSU against the Bison? Maybe ETSU too. I hate to see you lose all that you won by better against the Bison at Arizona.

[POD Knows]

Didn't you make enough money betting on JMU and MSU against the Bison? Maybe ETSU too. I hate to see you lose all that you won by better against the Bison at Arizona.
Don’t remember, but AZ has way too much SW desert speed for the Bison. #BOOKIT.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I am planning on going as well, the money I will have riding on an Arizona victory will fund my trip #BOOKIT


Nice! I'll find my way over to where you are sitting to see if you are pacing up and down the aisle.....xnodx

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Don’t remember, but AZ has way too much SW desert speed for the Bison. #BOOKIT.


I'm calling it now, Bison rush for 300+ in this game....F an A cotton!

[POD Knows]

Nice! I'll find my way over to where you are sitting to see if you are pacing up and down the aisle.....xnodx

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I'm calling it now, Bison rush for 300+ in this game....F an A cotton!
I need to check the stadium out and make sure there is a place in the SE corner to prowl if need be. Might look for a house when I am down there. Sick of winter.

[McNeese75]

McNeese vs Rice in week 2 might be interesting. Will know more after the week 1 visit to Bozeman


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[JALMOND]

Montana State and Oregon State is actually a neutral site game, being played in Portland and not Corvallis.

I can see a possible scenario where the Rubber Duckies go into Atlanta and beat Georgia, then the next week lay an egg the following week against EWU. That would be too funny.xlolx

[Lumberjackfanbefore2012]

Northern Arizona is going to scalp Arizona State this year. ASU is in absolute chaos over the recruiting violation investigation from last year. Plus, NAU has had two straight solid recruiting classes.

[NY Crusader 2010]

Northern Arizona is going to scalp Arizona State this year. ASU is in absolute chaos over the recruiting violation investigation from last year. Plus, NAU has had two straight solid recruiting classes.

That would officially make you guys Arizona STATE CHAMPS, wouldn't it?

[UNHWildcat18]

Not sure how quick Ricky can turn things around but I think WMU loses a ton of talent for next year. Hopefully it’s a close game

[McNeese72]

McNeese vs Rice in week 2 might be interesting. Will know more after the week 1 visit to Bozeman


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In the past, I would say McNeese had a good chance. But with all the coaching staff changes in the last few years, I don't have a clue what kind of team we will have. If Montana St doesn't complete destroy us, I might be a little more optimistic.

Right now, it is going to be wait and see. Might have to give the new coach a few years before making any judgements.

Doc

[Mike296]

As an APSU fan I’m cautiously optimistic about the WKU game. WKU loses a fair bit from what I’ve been told and we return a fair bit. Can’t say the same thing for the Bama game though. That’s going to be a riot from kickoff.


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[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

These games caught my eye in terms of a chance to be "interesting"...

ETSU at Mississippi State - I could see it being competitive....

I sure hope so too. Given what happened at Vandyland a year ago and ETSU bringing a boatload of players back, I like our chances.

Side note: When the CWS was winding down, I had a couple of upset NC State baseball fans over how their team was treated. I asked them if they are willing to buy tickets to the Mississippi State bandwagon for I knew someone I used to go to church with who is a huge MSU fan. The rest was history.

[tallgeorgiagent]

Chattanooga @ Illinois
Think we can handle them
For the most part.

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[bonarae]

Chattanooga @ Illinois
Think we can handle them
For the most part.

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We do hope that UTC will have the edge in both men's basketball AND football against the Illini after that game... xcoffeex

2-1 lifetime in March Madness (the latest meeting stung me) and first meeting in football (UTC doesn't list lifetime opponents in its football media guide hence I had to go to Illinois' website just to confirm this)...

NAU and the Sun Devils, OTOH, have a slightly dominant history in favor of the latter. NAU may keep it close but I don't think the Sun Devils lost a lot ... xdontknowx

Same goes for (scalp chance in parentheses):
Mercer at Auburn (40-60) - was the Sun Devils' offseason worse football-wise than Auburn?
ETSU at Mississippi State (50-50)
Villanova at Army (33-67 minimum but 'Nova has a real chance at a scalp)
Fordham at Ohio U (20-80)
Holy Cross at Buffalo (40-60 minimum but can be higher for the Fitton Crusaders)
W&M at Charlotte (33-67)
NDSU at Arizona (60-40)
Missouri State at Arkansas (50-50)
Stony Brook at UMass (33-67 but scalp is a reach for the Seawolves)
Sac at Colorado State (45-55 but scalp can be realistic for the Hornets)

[NY Crusader 2010]

We do hope that UTC will have the edge in both men's basketball AND football against the Illini after that game... xcoffeex

2-1 lifetime in March Madness (the latest meeting stung me) and first meeting in football (UTC doesn't list lifetime opponents in its football media guide hence I had to go to Illinois' website just to confirm this)...

NAU and the Sun Devils, OTOH, have a slightly dominant history in favor of the latter. NAU may keep it close but I don't think the Sun Devils lost a lot ... xdontknowx

Same goes for (scalp chance in parentheses):
Mercer at Auburn (40-60) - was the Sun Devils' offseason worse football-wise than Auburn?
ETSU at Mississippi State (50-50)
Villanova at Army (33-67 minimum but 'Nova has a real chance at a scalp)
Fordham at Ohio U (20-80)
Holy Cross at Buffalo (40-60 minimum but can be higher for the Fitton Crusaders)
W&M at Charlotte (33-67)
NDSU at Arizona (60-40)
Missouri State at Arkansas (50-50)
Stony Brook at UMass (33-67 but scalp is a reach for the Seawolves)
Sac at Colorado State (45-55 but scalp can be realistic for the Hornets)

I will be attending both of these games.

[bonarae]

With all the portal movement in the FBS and FCS alike, any improvements or reductions in the chances of FCS over FBS scalps this season?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

We do hope that UTC will have the edge in both men's basketball AND football against the Illini after that game... xcoffeex

2-1 lifetime in March Madness (the latest meeting stung me) and first meeting in football (UTC doesn't list lifetime opponents in its football media guide hence I had to go to Illinois' website just to confirm this)...

NAU and the Sun Devils, OTOH, have a slightly dominant history in favor of the latter. NAU may keep it close but I don't think the Sun Devils lost a lot ... xdontknowx

Same goes for (scalp chance in parentheses):
Mercer at Auburn (40-60) - was the Sun Devils' offseason worse football-wise than Auburn?
ETSU at Mississippi State (50-50)
Villanova at Army (33-67 minimum but 'Nova has a real chance at a scalp)
Fordham at Ohio U (20-80)
Holy Cross at Buffalo (40-60 minimum but can be higher for the Fitton Crusaders)
W&M at Charlotte (33-67)
NDSU at Arizona (60-40)
Missouri State at Arkansas (50-50)
Stony Brook at UMass (33-67 but scalp is a reach for the Seawolves)
Sac at Colorado State (45-55 but scalp can be realistic for the Hornets)

I think those odds are generally fair. Auburn is a complete train wreck right now. When a SEC program goes off the rails it's usually REALLY ugly so I think Mercer can be a key contributor to the mess on the Plains.

I'm having a tough time getting a read on Arkansas. Some believe the 'Hogs will once against be a tough out in the SEC West. I tend to think they'll be struggle to finish above .500 which makes them a candidate to lose to what should be an absolutely loaded Missouri State team.

Mississippi State also seems ripe for an upset given their slip in recent years and ETSU figuring to be a legit Top 10, maybe Top 5 FCS team.

How awesome would it be if the SEC lost 3 games to FCS programs? Highly unlikely but yet not impossible imo.

[NY Crusader 2010]

I think those odds are generally fair. Auburn is a complete train wreck right now. When a SEC program goes off the rails it's usually REALLY ugly so I think Mercer can be a key contributor to the mess on the Plains.

I'm having a tough time getting a read on Arkansas. Some believe the 'Hogs will once against be a tough out in the SEC West. I tend to think they'll be struggle to finish above .500 which makes them a candidate to lose to what should be an absolutely loaded Missouri State team.

Mississippi State also seems ripe for an upset given their slip in recent years and ETSU figuring to be a legit Top 10, maybe Top 5 FCS team.

How awesome would it be if the SEC lost 3 games to FCS programs? Highly unlikely but yet not impossible imo.

ETSU not only beat but thumped Vanderbilt last year. Would they be the first FCS team to beat SEC schools 2 years in a row?

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Maine has New Mexico to open the season. They were 3-9 lst year beating Houston Baptist 27-17 so thinking we have a chance for a scalp.

[FUBeAR]

ETSU not only beat but thumped Vanderbilt last year. Would they be the first FCS team to beat SEC schools 2 years in a row?
Furman beat (then future, 1991-Present) SEC Team, South Carolina, in 1982 & (former, 1933-1963) SEC Team Georgia Tech in 1983.

Does that count?

How ‘bout if FUBeAR played for FU in the former & Coached for FU in the latter? Overcoming those handicaps made winning these games quite an accomplishment…so it should ‘count the same’ as 2 back-to-back SEC wins might.

FWIW, FU beat ACC Teams in the next 2 years (‘84 & ‘85)

[ysubigred]

Kentucky 49 - YSU 2 #Bookit! xcoolx

[FUBeAR]

Kentucky 49 - YSU 2 #Bookit! xcoolx
C’mon man… a lowly also-ran in a 1-bid SoCon took the Wildcats to the wire last year.



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A mighty, mighty MVFC Team should dominate in Lexington.

[ysubigred]

C’mon man… a lowly also-ran in a 1-bid SoCon took the Wildcats to the wire last year.



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A mighty, mighty MVFC Team should dominate in Lexington.Umm. YSU is not what Tressel built anymore. Be fun to watch the golden Buffalo's play the wildcats but I'm expecting a beat down for the flightless birds..

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[ElCid]

Furman beat (then future, 1991-Present) SEC Team, South Carolina, in 1982 & (former, 1933-1963) SEC Team Georgia Tech in 1983.

Does that count?

How ‘bout if FUBeAR played for FU in the former & Coached for FU in the latter? Overcoming those handicaps made winning these games quite an accomplishment…so it should ‘count the same’ as 2 back-to-back SEC wins might.

FWIW, FU beat ACC Teams in the next 2 years (‘84 & ‘85)

Needs an asterisk. 1982 was Furman's and the SOCON's first year after dropping down to 1AA. So there was a lot of residual strength although I don't know what the previous scholarship situation was.

[ElCid]

ETSU not only beat but thumped Vanderbilt last year. Would they be the first FCS team to beat SEC schools 2 years in a row?

I'll call FUBears victories over decade distant, previous and future SEC teams and raise The Citadel's win over South Carolina in 1990 (Ind, but SEC in 91) and a victory over Arkansas in 1992. Not in consecutive years but not bad, two wins in three years.

[Mike296]

I honestly like our chances against Western Kentucky to open the year considering what they lose.


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[FUBeAR]

Needs an asterisk. 1982 was Furman's and the SOCON's first year after dropping down to 1AA. So there was a lot of residual strength although I don't know what the previous scholarship situation was.
LOL - we had 55 scholarships at FU in those days. Most of our opponents had 95. I don’t think FU got to 63 scholarships until the Coach Johnson (Natl Champ game vs. Montana) years.

Is “residual strength” as impactful as “southern speed?” If so…we had both! :)

[ElCid]

LOL - we had 55 scholarships at FU in those days. Most of our opponents had 95. I don’t think FU got to 63 scholarships until the Coach Johnson (Natl Champ game vs. Montana) years.

Is “residual strength” as impactful as “southern speed?” If so…we had both! :)

Ok, like I said, wasn't sure of actual situation.

[bonarae]

The Analyst's points...

https://theanalyst.com/eu/2022/05/2022-fcs-vs-fbs-schedule-notable-matchups-and-potential-upsets-part-i/
https://theanalyst.com/eu/2022/06/2022-fcs-vs-fbs-schedule-notable-matchups-and-potential-upsets-part-ii/

[bonarae]

Not exactly purely money games, but I'll leave this here for Weeks Zero and 1.

https://theanalyst.com/eu/2022/06/10-best-season-opening-games-in-fcs-college-football/

[bonarae]

Week Zero is coming on Saturday. Bumping this thread.

[bonarae]

Very few upsets predicted there... xrulesx

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2022-08-24/9-potential-fcs-over-fbs-upsets-2022-college-football-season?utm_campaign=hp-rr-links

[WestCoastAggie]

If Hue Jackson is really worth what people think he is, then Arkansas State should be on high alert.

Alabama A&M also had over 30 transfers enter into their program, mostly from FBS teams. UAB better not take the Bulldogs lightly.

[ElCid]

If Hue Jackson is really worth what people think he is, then Arkansas State should be on high alert.

Alabama A&M also had over 30 transfers enter into their program, mostly from FBS teams. UAB better not take the Bulldogs lightly.

Maybe. Most likely most of these "FBS" players were not playing much, or at all. Which means they probably were not very good to begin with. At least not "starter" good. That's a general statement overall. There may be one or two exceptions. Usually the FBS castoffs aren't better than, or at best on par with, the standard FCS two deep. Depends on the FCS and FBS programs in question obviously.

[Keeper]

My numbers like 3 games this week =

Bryant Bulldogs chew up FIU by 6.
Maine Bears chew up NM by 6.
Bill & Mary gang up on Charlotte by 10.

[Go...gate]

Colgate with a big step up in Palo Alto. I believe Stanford will win easily, which will be one of its few victories in a difficult season.

[MR. CHICKEN]

My numbers like 3 games this week =

Bryant Bulldogs chew up FIU by 6.
Maine Bears chew up NM by 6.
Bill & Mary gang up on Charlotte by 10.

....BALLSY........AH LIKE IT......xthumbsupx.....BRAWK!

[bonarae]

My numbers like 3 games this week =

Bryant Bulldogs chew up FIU by 6.
Maine Bears chew up NM by 6.
Bill & Mary gang up on Charlotte by 10.

What about FCS teams west of the Mississippi River? Are the numbers not favorable at all? xchinscratchx

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

What about FCS teams west of the Mississippi River? Are the numbers not favorable at all? xchinscratchx

UC-Davis vs Cal is a game I have my eye on. By nearly all accounts (including multiple Bear fans) Cal football and basketball are in the competitive and financial dumps.

[Keeper]

UC-Davis vs Cal is a game I have my eye on. By nearly all accounts (including multiple Bear fans) Cal football and basketball are in the competitive and financial dumps.

Well, UNI is just barely west of the Mighty Miss.
and if they can keep it close and pack the line of scrimmage, Falcons could be shot down.

[NY Crusader 2010]

Well, UNI is just barely west of the Mighty Miss.
and if they can keep it close and pack the line of scrimmage, Falcons could be shot down.

In the last 20 years, I can't recall a time where Air Force was even challenged by an FCS team. But I think UNI is probably the best FCS they've faced in some time.

[Yote 53]

In the last 20 years, I can't recall a time where Air Force was even challenged by an FCS team. But I think UNI is probably the best FCS they've faced in some time.

Yeah, I remember when USD played Air Force. The academies are different FBS schools to play because they stay focused and don't overlook teams because they carry an FCS label. These are military guys, it's not in their nature to overlook an opponent.

[POD Knows]

In the last 20 years, I can't recall a time where Air Force was even challenged by an FCS team. But I think UNI is probably the best FCS they've faced in some time.
Air Force is one dimensional on offense and UNI usually fields a pretty good front 7, it should be interesting. I picked UNI to win, we shall see.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Well, UNI is just barely west of the Mighty Miss.
and if they can keep it close and pack the line of scrimmage, Falcons could be shot down.

I think Air Force wins by 2 plus TDs. Not only are the Falcons disciplined and good, playing at 6,600 feet is an added hurdle for teams who are not accustomed to it.....

[ElCid]

I think Air Force wins by 2 plus TDs. Not only are the Falcons disciplined and good, playing at 6,600 feet is an added hurdle for teams who are not accustomed to it.....

This. Like N Arizona, they have a secret weapon at home. Who else profits by that 12th man, Joe Altitude?

Sure, well conditioned teams might be affected less, but it definitely has an insidious impact as the game wears on.

[maine612]

Certainly seems Maine has a great chance to knock off New Mexico Saturday.

Got to love ESPN's humor in the Bottom 10 article.... "The Lobos will jump right into the heart of their Mountain West Mountain Division calendar early, with a Week 2 visit from Boise State. But first they face off with a traditional, natural and regional rival in Maine."

I say Maine 27, New Mexico 20

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[The Yo Show]

I am not saying this will happen, but depending on how bad Akron is, Saint Francis has a puncher's chance tonight. Akron has been bad the last few years.

[jacksfan29!]

Army has been fairly good the last couple years. Beat em and they won't ask you back. We played them three times from 91-94 and won twice and lost one by a point. Took 26 years for us to get asked back to play them again. LOL.

UT pulled out of the game, not Army. And yes, it was embarrassing for a once great SEC team.

https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/22/tennessee-football-game-army-canceled-akron/#:~:text=Tennessee%20is%20apparently%20scared%20to %20play%20Army.&text=According%20to%20FBS%20Schedules%2C%20the,pla y%20a%20horrible%20Akron%20squad.&text=Tennessee%20will%20pay%20Akron%20a,the%20Army %20game%20is%20%24500%2C000.

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

I am not saying this will happen, but depending on how bad Akron is, Saint Francis has a puncher's chance tonight. Akron has been bad the last few years.

Maybe. But we usually fade in the second half of games.

[Daytripper]

I know they are transitioning, but I would like to suggest the possibility of Sam Houston knocking off Texas A&M....

Just kidding. It will likely be a blood-bath.

[JacksFan40]

Bryant taking it to FIU with a 16-6 lead in the 4th. St. Francis also only down 23-16 vs Akron in the 4th.

[The Yo Show]

St Francis tied with Akron. 23 all 3:30 left in the 4th

[The Yo Show]

St Francis got the ball back. 2:08 left in the 4th. Driving for the win here

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I simply do not understand why Akron continues to suck so bad relative to their MAC peers. They have the nicest stadium in the league, are parked in a football crazed area of Ohio fairly far removed from the monster in Columbus yet they fail to put a quality product on the field year after year. Academically, U of Akron is also solid with some truly elite engineering programs....

[penguinpower]

I simply do not understand why Akron continues to suck so bad relative to their MAC peers. They have the nicest stadium in the league, are parked in a football crazed area of Ohio fairly far removed from the monster in Columbus yet they fail to put a quality product on the field year after year. Academically, U of Akron is also solid with some truly elite engineering programs....

A bunch of liberal communists run their university. That's the problem.

[The Yo Show]

Go completely agree.

Looks like Akron is gonna get the ball back and could have their own game winning drive here.

Akron has the ball with 1:35 seconds left.

- - - Updated - - -

Still currently a 23 - 23 game

[penguinpower]

A bunch of liberal communists run their university. That's the problem.


I'm not even kidding. Look up how they paid for that nice stadium.

[The Yo Show]

So Akron is about to punt the ball back... 58 seconds left in the game

[The Yo Show]

And they are in OT

[The Yo Show]

I like their odds of a scalp here. Saint Francis defense has been great, and they have already blocked one Akron field goal.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

A bunch of liberal communists run their university. That's the problem.

Fair enough...

Honestly, Ohio U. or Miami would have been my guess to fall victim to an unfortunate ideology that spurns athletics, especially football. Akron doesn't fit that "type" of institution. At least on the surface...

Also, completely forgot former Fordham and Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead is now leading the Zips.....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD Zips...Flashes get their chance...

[Daytripper]

A bunch of liberal communists run their university. That's the problem.

https://media.giphy.com/media/2xPGQCgJ72jHEevgm6/giphy.gif

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

SFU converts a 4th and 10 in OT! Staying alive!!

Then they throw a terrible pick in the end zone to end it. Akron survives 30-23...damn, that was there for the taking....

[The Yo Show]

Came up short, but great effort by saint Francis. I don't see Akron winning another game this year though

[ysubigred]

Bryant, Bryant Bryant [emoji106]

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[kdinva]

Bryant U: almost.....Saint Francis, too, vs Akron, both in OT

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

SFU converts a 4th and 10 in OT! Staying alive!!

Then they throw a terrible pick in the end zone to end it. Akron survives 30-23...damn, that was there for the taking....

Shades of Towson in 2017, Richmond in 2018, etc etc.

Can never pull the upset.

If we had a good AD, we would be better.

[JALMOND]

Still quite a bit of game to play but...

4:50 left 3rd

San Jose State 14
Portland State 10

[JALMOND]

9:50 left 4th

Portland State 17
San Jose State 14

[bonarae]

7 minutes left in regulation; SJSU missed another FG! Scalp chance is still alive! xprayx

[JALMOND]

7 minutes left in regulation; SJSU missed another FG! Scalp chance is still alive! xprayx

SJSU defense has been on the field a long time. PSU has had two long drives this half.

[JALMOND]

SJSU just got an INT. Dammit.

[JALMOND]

SJSU 4th and goal from the one.

4:07 left 4th

Viks 17
SJSU 14

[JALMOND]

SJSU 4th and goal from the one.

4:07 left 4th

Viks 17
SJSU 14


pass incomplete. Viks ball. 4:03 left 4th

[JALMOND]

SJSU ball PSU 31. 2:25 left 4th

PSU 17
SJSU 14

[JALMOND]

SJSU touchdown.

1:11 left 4th

SJSU 21
PSU 17

[JALMOND]

Hail Mary not complete.

Final

San Jose State 21
Portland State 17

[Sitting Bull]

Wow. Bryant penalized 15 times for 130 yards in the game at FIU.

[caribbeanhen]

Wow. Bryant penalized 15 times for 130 yards in the game at FIU.

A questionable targeting call lost that game for Bryant on a 4th and 10 with under a minute to play

[UNHWildcat18]

My heart brakes for Bryant. Such a tough loss

[Libertine]

A questionable targeting call lost that game for Bryant on a 4th and 10 with under a minute to play

xconfusedx It wasn't questionable. At all. Dude went headfirst into the head and neck area of a receiver who was laying out for the catch. It took like 12 seconds for replay to confirm it.

It was unquestionably dumb, especially given the situation.

[aceinthehole]

Not willing to project a scalp, but UConn was 1-1 vs. FCS teams last year and haven't beaten a FCS team by more than 7-points since 2011 (vs. Fordham). With a new coach (Jim Mora), the Huskies showed they are not totally inept in their week 0 loss at Utah State.

Central takes a shot bus ride (less than 10 miles) face UConn for the first time as a FBS team. The Blue Devils are about a 19-point underdog, but UConn is starting a Frosh QB and has a depleted WR corps due to injuries.

With fellow "peers" Saint Francis and Bryant showing out very well last night, I moved this game from a guarantee ($275K) loss to a fairly competitive game.

[caribbeanhen]

It was unquestionably dumb, especially given the situation.

Yeah well that’s easy for us to say while watching the game in their laz z boys

Watching on TV, you could tell that the receiver was in a very vulnerable position and it surely looked stupid for the defender to lay a hit like that... I get it and I knew he was gonna get the targeting call

But this is potentially the last play of the game and that Bryant defender was fired up and the way the play developed probably looked a lot different to him on the field

it looked like he realized it and tried to turn his head away and actually hit him with the back of his shoulder pads, but it was too late

[ysubigred]

It appears Bill and Mary is going to get a scalp.. Charlotte doesn't appear to be any better than the blind center or Jerry's Kids U...

A scalp is a scalp nevertheless [emoji106]

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[SU DOG]

William & Mary looks to get their first FBS scalp since Virginia in 2009. It is 41-24 Tribe over Charlotte in the 4th.

[ElCid]

W&M has it in the bag. Looking good.

[bonarae]

FIRST. SCALP. OF. 2022.

W&M beats Charlotte 41-24.

[caribbeanhen]

FIRST. SCALP. OF. 2022.

W&M beats Charlotte 41-24.

It’s only fitting the Tribe gets the first scalp

I like their running game and Yoder is a tough scrappy player

[Daytripper]

Sam Houston is still part of the FCS conference WAC, so let's keep an eye on them versus Texas A&M. With all of the hype TAMU has been getting, it would be soooo Aggie to spit the bit today.

[crusader11]

Here are the five likeliest scalps today according to the spreads...

SDSU +13.5 v. Iowa
Nicholls St +13.5 v. South Alabama
SE Louisiana +12.5 v. ULL
Delaware +10 v. Navy
Maine +6.5 v. New Mexico

[UAalum72]

CCSU-UConn scoreless after 1
Delaware 7 Navy 0 after1

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Delaware outplaying Navy
SDSU 0 Iowa 3, but Jacrabbits looking good.
What's up with UConn thought their new OC, our X HC Nick Charlton, had turned the offense around?

[UAalum72]

CCSU FG leads UConn 3-0, mid 2nd

[acbearkat]

UT pulled out of the game, not Army. And yes, it was embarrassing for a once great SEC team.

https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/22/tennessee-football-game-army-canceled-akron/#:~:text=Tennessee%20is%20apparently%20scared%20to %20play%20Army.&text=According%20to%20FBS%20Schedules%2C%20the,pla y%20a%20horrible%20Akron%20squad.&text=Tennessee%20will%20pay%20Akron%20a,the%20Army %20game%20is%20%24500%2C000.

You should say Tennessee. Around these parts UT is Texas.


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[CenMEBlackBearFan]

What embarrasment if this scalp happens for the Huskies, they will be the laughing stock in CT, they can't let this happen.

[aceinthehole]

What embarrasment if this scalp happens for the Huskies, they will be the laughing stock in CT, they can't let this happen.

I just know something will happen and CCSU won't win - but without a doubt Central.is as good or better team right now.

Central has forced UConn to change QBs, adjust game plan, and they are unable to impose their will. For the first time ever, in any sport we've played them - UConn has to adjust to CCSU, not the other way around. That in itself is amazing to watch.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I've heard the boo-birds out a few times at Kinnick Stadium. The vibe in Iowa City is totally in the Jacks favor. Petras is really rattled.....

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

I just know something will happen and CCSU won't win - but without a doubt Central.is as good or better team right now.

Central has forced UConn to change QBs, adjust game plan, and they are unable to impose their will. For the first time ever, in any sport we've played them - UConn has to adjust to CCSU, not the other way around. That in itself is amazing to watch.

Did hear from Huskie family member that starting QB and WR did not play but told them that is still no excuse.

[UAalum72]

Delaware goes up 14-0 in the third.
CCSU down 14-3

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Iowa with a safety! Very fitting!

Hawkeyes 5-3 4:03 3Q

[HensRock]

Navy finally gets on the board.
14-7 Hens End of 3rd

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Air Force is rolling UNI 27-3 at half...

[crusader11]

Congrats, UD! Awesome win.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Congrats Hens! Biggest win in 10+ years!

Hawkeyes just got another safety to take a commanding 7-3 lead with about 4 minutes left...

[HensRock]

Congrats, UD! Awesome win.

Thanks, but ugly game on both sides. We have a lot to work on.

[UNHWildcat18]

2-1 vs FBS and a strong showing in the loss for Richmond. Hell of a start for the conference this year

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Air Force 41 UNI 3 12:58 4Q

This says far more about how good the Falcons are and difficulty of playing in Colorado Springs....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Based on Temple's 30-0 loss to Duke and Lafayette's win over a good Sacred Heart team I put my Owls on alert for next week. We are a dumpster fire right now....

[katss07]

Hens!! Carty!!! Congratulations Blue Hens.

[Sitting Bull]

Congrats, Hens!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Air Force 48 UNI 17 Final

You do not want to play the Falcons....

[caribbeanhen]

Thanks, but ugly game on both sides. We have a lot to work on.

Very true, Delaware wasted a lot of opportunities to run that score up some

no running game for Delaware

The D simply overpowered the Navy TO

Navy might be really bad

[Libertine]

The D simply overpowered the Navy TO


MANNY ROJAS!!!

[BlueGoldAg]

UC Davis 7 Cal 0 at the end of the first quarter.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Nebraska 7 North Dakota 0 12:20 2Q

Frost would be fired with 30 minutes of the conclusion of this game if they lose....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UND puts together an awesome TD drive at the end of the second quarter! They have absolutely outplayed the Huskers through 30 minutes of play...

7-7 0:13 2Q

[crusader11]

7-7 at the half in Lincoln.

This would be something else. Frost may be fired before the presser.

[JacksFan40]

Nebraska 7 North Dakota 0 12:20 2Q

Frost would be fired with 30 minutes of the conclusion of this game if they lose....
Still 7-0 with under a minute left in the 2nd.

Frost’s buyout drops significantly sometime in October, so they’ll keep him until that happens. But losing this would guarantee he gets fired at that point. Unless Nebraska decides to eat the couple million extra and fire him now to prove a point or something.

EDIT: Commented right as they scored.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Still 7-0 with under a minute left in the 2nd.

Frost’s buyout drops significantly sometime in October, so they’ll keep him until that happens. But losing this would guarantee he gets fired at that point. Unless Nebraska decides to eat the couple million extra and fire him now to prove a point or something.

EDIT: Commented right as they scored.

Losing to Northwestern and North Dakota to start the year given where the program is at would require significant "value assessment". Simply ponying up and ridding themselves of the "Frost Stigma" ASAP might be worth the added cost of an immediate separation. At this point the longer it would drag out the uglier it will get. Especially with Oklahoma coming up for the first time in years....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

One interesting score in terms of potential scalp down the line...

Arizona is beating a well respected San Diego State team 24-10....

[Christiank22]

The MVFC is basically the Big10 West, I’m convinced after watching these games today lol

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Nebraska starts the second half with a 10-0 spurt...

17-7 Huskers 8:36 3Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UND hits on a huge run, gets inside the Huskers 10 before settling for a FG...

Huskers 17-10 5:52 3Q

C'mon Fighting Grand Forkers!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

NU INT leads to a UND TD!!

All tied up at 17 in Lincoln!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Nebraska hits on a big TD run to reclaim the lead...

Huskers 24-17 2:30 3Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Nebraska 24 North Dakota 17 End 3Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD Huskers...that might do it...

Nebraska 31-17 6:35 4Q

[Ivytalk]

Hens!! Carty!!! Congratulations Blue Hens.

In his post-game interview, an exuberant Carty said “it’s a great day to be a *****in Blue Hen” on open mic. Good on him! The 2022 Chase Utley Award for candor!

[bonarae]

Only two scalps to show for all the FCS' efforts this week... xsighx

Do you think there will be more next week?

[Sitting Bull]

I can see a couple possibilities.

IW at Nevada
McNeese at Rice

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Only two scalps to show for all the FCS' efforts this week... xsighx

Do you think there will be more next week?

They are very much an anomaly! Everyone has "high" hopes but the reality it they're far less likely than spotting a shooting star.

Lafayette definitely can push Temple for 4 quarters next week. Will they win? Highly unlikely.....

[crusader11]

Holy Cross will be single digit dogs at Buffalo.

[Mike296]

Holy Cross will be single digit dogs at Buffalo.

Buffalo has fallen off since losing Lance Leipold who’s now coaching at Kansas. Wouldn’t be surprised if this happens. Holy Cross are pretty good.


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[Sitting Bull]

Congrats EKU! Beating Bowling Green.

Holy Cross tied at Buffalo.
Incarnate Word over Nevada Q4, 41-31.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Buffalo has fallen off since losing Lance Leipold who’s now coaching at Kansas. Wouldn’t be surprised if this happens. Holy Cross are pretty good.


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Kansas is turning the corner under Lance! He's a helluva coach....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Holy Cross beats Buffalo on a 50 yard hail mary!!

[ST_Lawson]

Incarnate Word is apparently the real deal this year...taking down FBS Nevada, 55-41

[Catatonic]

Weber State over Utah State 28-7 in the fourth.

[Catatonic]

Final Weber 35 Utah State 7

[Libertine]

Idaho currently sitting on a 10-0 halftime lead at Indiana.

[POD Knows]

Idaho currently sitting on a 10-0 halftime lead at Indiana.Jeezus, Big Ten fall asleep today or what.

[Libertine]

Idaho currently sitting on a 10-0 halftime lead at Indiana.

Never mind. Idaho self-destructing as per usual. Immediately gave up 16 points in two minutes after halftime.

[ElCid]

Jeezus, Big Ten fall asleep today or what.

Just got worse for them.

[bonarae]

Four scalps this past week. Will there be even more next week?

[skinny_uncle]

Incarnate Word is apparently the real deal this year...taking down FBS Nevada, 55-41

They have quite an offense.

[JALMOND]

Four scalps this past week. Will there be even more next week?

I'll say watch Montana State/Oregon State. Beavers may be looking at the Bobcats as a lower division foe standing their way of a 3-0 start. If they go in the game thinking that, the Bobcats have the team to upset them. Also the game is not on campus in Corvallis but is being played in Portland so maybe less of a home field advantage?

FWIW...I will be there at the game. xlolx

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Montana State vs Oregon State is a really interesting game. The Beavers came into the season with some sneaky hype from the "in the knows" and to this point seem pretty good. Montana State clearly looks to be one of the true elites in FCS.

I had no idea Reser Stadium was undergoing such a significant renovation until I was watching the Beaver vs Boise State game last week. Couldn't they have done it in a more reasonable manner? It doesn't seem to be as "transforming" as what UW or even USC did to their digs.

[crusader11]

Villanova will have a puncher's chance at Army.

Stony Brook doesn't look particularly strong this year, but have to figure they will have a shot against UMass because, well, UMass.

[JacksFan40]

Incarnate Word is apparently the real deal this year...taking down FBS Nevada, 55-41
UIW looks like the real deal, that offense is scary good. Will be interesting to see if they can keep rolling.

[MSUBobcat]

NDSU is showing as 42.8% chance in ESPN's matchup predictor. Gotta be the best chance for an FBS win (and the final straw that makes P5 teams stop scheduling the Bison going forward??)
I think Nova could come home with a W, but will take a pretty solid performance.
If we're still counting UMASS as FBS, the Seawolves beating them wouldn't surprise me at all.
Is Tenn State better than I give them credit for? I knocked EWU for getting all they could handle from the Tigers, scoring the go ahead TD with less than 3, but they also held their own against another top-15. Could they sneak up on Mid-Tennessee?
Montana State has very little chance against Oregon State. They are just outside the top 25. Would be sweet, but not happening.

[dbackjon]

NAU over SHSU counts, right?

[SpreadTheWord]

UIW looks like the real deal, that offense is scary good. Will be interesting to see if they can keep rolling.

This UIW team is a really fun team to watch. Tons of playmakers on both sides of the ball. The offense started off the Nevada game with 2 turnovers on their first 3 plays. Gave Nevada a short field to work with twice and they got 10 points off those UIW turnovers. UIW was able to turn it around and not let the slow start derail them. It'll be exciting to see what all they can accomplish this season.

[Chalupa Batman]

I wouldn't be shocked if UT Martin took down Boise State.

[NY Crusader 2010]

Villanova will have a puncher's chance at Army.

Stony Brook doesn't look particularly strong this year, but have to figure they will have a shot against UMass because, well, UMass.

I have Stony Brook winning by multiple scores. Even though they're probably a mid-tier CAA team, I think UMASS is that bad, again.

Army is coming off two very tough losses against Coastal and UTSA. The Cadets will be hungry for a win on Hudson High. I have them winning a close one.

[ElCid]

I have Stony Brook winning by multiple scores. Even though they're probably a mid-tier CAA team, I think UMASS is that bad, again.

Army is coming off two very tough losses against Coastal and UTSA. The Cadets will be hungry for a win on Hudson High. I have them winning a close one.

Massey has UMass at 206 out of 261 Div I teams. That would be #76 in FCS. Pretty bad for an FBS team. Bowling Green next lowest at 185 or would be #56 in FCS.

Nova hasn't played Army since the 70s. Last FCS win at Army was by Fordham in 2015!

[Libertine]

Villanova will have a puncher's chance at Army.

Stony Brook doesn't look particularly strong this year, but have to figure they will have a shot against UMass because, well, UMass.

I'll take Villanova over Army this year in a heartbeat.

I would take pretty much any CAA team over UMass except Stony Brook.

[Sitting Bull]

Below is a history of CAA scalps through last weekend.
Would be interesting to see other conferences.


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[acbearkat]

I was reading an ESPN article and saw the Weber State destroyed Utah State 35-7. Wow.


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[bonarae]

Below is a history of CAA scalps through last weekend.
Would be interesting to see other conferences.


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[Sitting Bull]

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oops sorry. Not sure how to attach,

[dbackjon]

Below is a history of CAA scalps through last weekend.
Would be interesting to see other conferences.


32539

Would be interesting to see

This link lists them all

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/fcs-wins-vs-fbs-teams-all-time-victories-upsets

NAU has four and a half

2022 - Sam Houston (Transitioning) 10-3
2021 - Arizona 21-19
2018 - UTEP 30-10
2012 - UNLV 17-14
1987 - Tulsa 24-20

[ElCid]

Would be interesting to see

This link lists them all

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/fcs-wins-vs-fbs-teams-all-time-victories-upsets

NAU has four and a half

2022 - Sam Houston (Transitioning) 10-3
2021 - Arizona 21-19
2018 - UTEP 30-10
2012 - UNLV 17-14
1987 - Tulsa 24-20

I like that link except a lot of what is prior to about 84 or 85 is sort of jacked here and there. A lot of conferences were transitioning from IA to IAA so it may look weird to some. Like it has James Madison IAA beating ETSU IA. That part is good since the SOCON was still IA in 81. Or it has Delaware IAA beating W&M IA in 83. Again, good because W&M was still IA. However, it also has Wofford IAA beating ETSU in 1980. Only problem is Wofford wasn't IAA in 80. Not even in the NCAA then, but the NAIA until 87. Then Div II until 94. There are few other errors, Like PC listed as NCAA IAA in 79, but they were also NAIA until 93, and then Div II until 2010. It also lists S Illinois as IA in 85, but they were already IAA in 83. Or they better have been since they were the IAA champions in 83. I'm sure others could find more errors. I didn't see any after about 85.

[dbackjon]

I like that link except a lot of what is prior to about 84 or 85 is sort of jacked here and there. A lot of conferences were transitioning from IA to IAA so it may look weird to some. Like it has James Madison IAA beating ETSU IA. That part is good since the SOCON was still IA in 81. Or it has Delaware IAA beating W&M IA in 83. Again, good because W&M was still IA. However, it also has Wofford IAA beating ETSU in 1980. Only problem is Wofford wasn't IAA in 80. Not even in the NCAA then, but the NAIA until 87. Then Div II until 94. There are few other errors, Like PC listed as NCAA IAA in 79, but they were also NAIA until 93, and then Div II until 2010. It also lists S Illinois as IA in 85, but they were already IAA in 83. Or they better have been since they were the IAA champions in 83. I'm sure others could find more errors. I didn't see any after about 85.

The early years of I-AA were weird with teams going up and down.

The did seem to ignore situations like Wofford.

Anything before 1985 or 86 probably should be treated differently.

[NY Crusader 2010]

The early years of I-AA were weird with teams going up and down.

The did seem to ignore situations like Wofford.

Anything before 1985 or 86 probably should be treated differently.

For sure. Penn losing to Lehigh or Lafayette in the early 80's shouldn't be viewed as a "scalp" for example. Or BU, UMass or UConn beating Holy Cross between 1978 and 1983, if that took place. I didn't take time to read all the ones down that far.

[FUBeAR]

It also lists S Illinois as IA in 85, but they were already IAA in 83. Or they better have been since they were the IAA champions in 83.The Cats protest of the outcome of the 1983 I-AA National Championship Game was filed with the NCAA 30 seconds after he saw that error.

[FUBeAR]

Anything before 1985 or 86 probably should be treated differently.
Be careful now.

FUBeAR has locks from 3 of those scalps (‘82, ‘83, and ‘84) hanging on his trophy wall - 1 as a Player, 1 as a Coach, and 1 as an Ad Hoc OL Coach, plucked from the stands to fill in for the real OL Coach who had begun having heart palpitations in the 1st quarter.

All 3 were vs. current P5 SEC & ACC Teams, so I’m gonna trust y’all aren’t gonna send the FBI to my house to take away my scalp memorabilia, are you?

[dbackjon]

Be careful now.

FUBeAR has locks from 3 of those scalps (‘82, ‘83, and ‘84) hanging on his trophy wall - 1 as a Player, 1 as a Coach, and 1 as an Ad Hoc OL Coach, plucked from the stands to fill in for the real OL Coach who had begun having heart palpitations in the 1st quarter.

All 3 were vs. current P5 SEC & ACC Teams, so I’m gonna trust y’all aren’t gonna send the FBI to my house to take away my scalp memorabilia, are you?

Dbackjon will allow FuBeAR to keep his scalps, since they are over teams that were Power teams then and now.

[caribbeanhen]

Be careful now.

FUBeAR has locks from 3 of those scalps (‘82, ‘83, and ‘84) hanging on his trophy wall - 1 as a Player, 1 as a Coach, and 1 as an Ad Hoc OL Coach, plucked from the stands to fill in for the real OL Coach who had begun having heart palpitations in the 1st quarter.

All 3 were vs. current P5 SEC & ACC Teams, so I’m gonna trust y’all aren’t gonna send the FBI to my house to take away my scalp memorabilia, are you?

https://masseyratings.com/cf1982/2800

1983 South Carolina ...nice

[FUBeAR]

https://masseyratings.com/cf1982/2800

1983 South Carolina ...nice
*1982 - It was GLORIOUS!

[caribbeanhen]

*1982 - It was GLORIOUS!

ahhh

1983 was Georgia Tech ...I stand corrected

[ST_Lawson]

Would be interesting to see

This link lists them all

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/fcs-wins-vs-fbs-teams-all-time-victories-upsets


WIU has 7-8 real ones.

We're listed 12 times, but it includes wins over Illinois State in '78, '80, and '82, as well as Southern Illinois in '85. Then there was the 2017 52-10 win over Coastal Carolina that was moving up to FBS...if I remember correctly, they weren't fully there yet scholarship-wise, but were to the point where they couldn't compete as a FCS team and were competing as members of the Sun Belt at that point. So, that one is kinda "iffy" in terms of them being a full FBS at the time.

The 5 years I was in the marching band at WIU were some pretty good years: NIU in '96, NIU in '99, Ball State in '00.

In 2003, our 22-point win over Eastern Michigan was followed up by a trip to play Nick Saban's LSU team (that won the BCS national championship that year) where we were only down by 1 score until about 5 minutes left in the 3rd quarter (they blew things open late in the 3rd and won by 28). Still, competed about as well against them as South Carolina and Auburn, and a lot better than Arizona or Mississippi State did.

[Catatonic]

ACU isn’t likely to take a scalp from Mizzou this week, but we are hoping to beat the spread. Pretty sure FuBear counts this as a moral victory if not a scalp.

[FUBeAR]

ACU isn’t likely to take a scalp from Mizzou this week, but we are hoping to beat the spread. Pretty sure FuBear counts this as a moral victory if not a scalp.
No such thing as a moral victory; a morale and/or confidence-building loss is possible though.

For example, after seeing Furman take the fight to and often outplay Clemson’s Starters, FUBeAR has much more confidence that that Furman will contend for the SoCon Championship, is definitely a Playoff-quality Team, and certainly should be ranked in the Top 20….ergo, a confidence-building loss.

[JALMOND]

Portland State has 4 since 2000. I guess those could be considered real.

2000 Hawaii 45-20
2006 New Mexico 17-6
2015 Washington State 24-17
2015 North Texas 66-7

Our win over North Texas is considered to be the largest margin of victory for FCS over FBS. In 2006, New Mexico actually went to a bowl. That year, our losses were to Cal (with Marshawn Lynch) who went bowling, Oregon who also went bowling, and at Montana and Montana State, and we were left out of the FCS playoffs.

[MSUBobcat]

Portland State has 4 since 2000. I guess those could be considered real.

2000 Hawaii 45-20
2006 New Mexico 17-6
2015 Washington State 24-17
2015 North Texas 66-7

Our win over North Texas is considered to be the largest margin of victory for FCS over FBS. In 2006, New Mexico actually went to a bowl. That year, our losses were to Cal (with Marshawn Lynch) who went bowling, Oregon who also went bowling, and at Montana and Montana State, and we were left out of the FCS playoffs.

That's a bit of a travesty. 1-2 vs FBS, 6-2 vs FCS, only losses to top 10 (per Sporting News poll). However, to play Devil's advocate, the field was only 16 back then. Sporting News had them at 19. It also had Northern Iowa, who was also 7-4, at 17 and they also didn't make the cut (they were Gateway back then, so they didn't get the same liberties as a 6-5 MVFC team now gets xsmiley_wix). Wofford (#23) also finished 7-4 and was left out. The Southland Champ McNeese was 7-5 and ranked #21 and Lafayette was unranked as PL Champ and moved the at-large line up 2 spots. But NDSU (#5) and Cal Poly (#16) were ineligible, moving the line back to #16 making UNI the first team out (using the Sporting News ratings). #18 was Princeton (no playoffs) so PSU would have been the 2nd team left out. #20 was PFL Champ San Diego, but we didn't let them participate back then...

[crusader11]

Don't see many FCS teams favored on the road, but we've got two today --

NDSU -1.5
Stony Brook -2.5

[skinny_uncle]

SIU 14 Northwestern 14, at the half.

[skinny_uncle]

SIU 17 Northwestern 14, 8:05 left in the third.

[skinny_uncle]

SIU 17 Northwestern 17, early fourth.

[skinny_uncle]

SIU 24 Northwestern 17

[Chalupa Batman]

SIU 24 Northwestern 17

Loved the decision to go for it on 4th & 2 from midfield. Real gutsy, but loved it. Playing to win.

[Houndawg]

Loved the decision to go for it on 4th & 2 from midfield. Real gutsy, but loved it. Playing to win.

Gotta be one of the biggest one week improvements in a football team of any level regardless of the outcome today

[Chalupa Batman]

Gotta be one of the biggest one week improvements in a football team of any level regardless of the outcome today

Now as Northwestern is driving SIU forces a huge turnover! Like to see the Dawgs stay aggressive this drive.

[Houndawg]

Now as Northwestern is driving SIU forces a huge turnover! Like to see the Dawgs stay aggressive this drive.

I'm not watching, if I do they'll blow it

[Chalupa Batman]

I'm not watching, if I do they'll blow it

Don't get up to use the bathroom either. And if your legs are crossed you can't uncross them, etc. xrulesx

[Chalupa Batman]

Northwestern forces a punt, but immediately fumbles the ball away inside their own 10. Few plays later TD Salukis!

31-17 with 5 minutes to go.

[ST_Lawson]

Don't get up to use the bathroom either. And if your legs are crossed you can't uncross them, etc. xrulesx

Whatever he's doing, it's working. Turnover goes SIU's way deep in Northwestern territory, and they run it in for another TD.
SIU up 31-17 with 5 minutes left in the game.

[skinny_uncle]

SIU 31 Northwestern 17, 5:09 left. Nick Hill said the Salukis needed to force turnovers. They have.

[Houndawg]

Northwestern forces a punt, but immediately fumbles the ball away inside their own 10. Few plays later TD Salukis!

31-17 with 5 minutes to go.

Its working!

[Houndawg]

Whatever he's doing, it's working. Turnover goes SIU's way deep in Northwestern territory, and they run it in for another TD.
SIU up 31-17 with 5 minutes left in the game.

Thats a lifetime

[ST_Lawson]

Thats a lifetime

Well keep doing it then.

[Houndawg]

Well keep doing it then.

I gotta pee

[skinny_uncle]

SIU 31 Northwestern 24, 1L19 left.

[Chalupa Batman]

I gotta pee


NOOOOOOO!!

[POD Knows]

I gotta pee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHUVzj1IdeU

[ST_Lawson]

I gotta pee

I think you're good now, they picked up a 1st down. Less than a minute left, Northwestern can't TO enough to stop SIU from running out the clock.

[Houndawg]

I think you're good now, they picked up a 1st down. Less than a minute left, Northwestern can't TO enough to stop SIU from running out the clock.

I'm pinching it off

[skinny_uncle]

SIU 31 Northwestern 24. Final.

[JacksFan40]

Great job Salukis! Definitely not the scalp I was expecting.

[Houndawg]

Great job Salukis! Definitely not the scalp I was expecting.

I would have bet my farm against it after last week

[POD Knows]

Great job Salukis! Definitely not the scalp I was expecting.
I am 0 for 3 picking SIU this year. I am going to pick them in every game and they will be 0-8 in the conference

[The Yo Show]

I am 0 for 3 picking SIU this year. I am going to pick them in every game and they will be 0-8 in the conference
I am also 0-3 picking SIU this year so far lol

[The Yo Show]

Prefer to get this pick wrong if it means SIU beats a B1G team. Good win

[Houndawg]

I am also 0-3 picking SIU this year so far lol

Me too!

[skinny_uncle]

Missouri State leading Arkansas 17-14 at the half.

[skinny_uncle]

Missouri State 24 Arkansas 17

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Congrats SIU! I always pull for Northwestern given their focus on the student-athlete but this is a huge win for Southern Illinois given its ability to really generate interest in the program!

[The Yo Show]

This Missouri State win over Arkansas is about to be even bigger.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Hogs have awaken....

Arkansas 31 Missouri State 27 9:16 4Q

[HensRock]

This Mo St. Ark game is a wild one. Ark leads for the first time today.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Hogs about to put this one on ice....

[HensRock]

Ark 38-27 1:39 left.


damn!

[The Yo Show]

Damn thought that wasn't going to happen.

[bonarae]

The Salukis represented the FCS' lone scalp of an FBS this week.

Next week, will there be any more perhaps?

[The Yo Show]

Uh bonarae, would you not count NDSU over Arizona if it happened? I know NDSU was favored an all...

[skinny_uncle]

The Salukis represented the FCS' lone scalp of an FBS this week.

Next week, will there be any more perhaps?

The Bison still have a shot. Up 21-17 in the third.

[skinny_uncle]

Bison up 28-24 at the end of the third. Barring a turnover, it feels like whoever scores last will win.

[bonarae]

Arizona wins, thus sealing SIU as the only FCS who scalped an FBS in week 3.

Moving forward, I think Chattanooga may give the Illini a scare.


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[Chalupa Batman]

Sac State @ Colorado State looks like a good chance for a scalp next week too.

[caribbeanhen]

Sac State @ Colorado State looks like a good chance for a scalp next week too.

good call

[ElCid]

Ohio ain't exactly great. Fordham might threaten. Their D is not very good, but their O produces.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Fordham 42 Ohio 38 3:22 3Q

Fordham's offense is amazing to watch!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD Rams!!

Fordham 49 Ohio 38 0:53 3Q

[crusader11]

FOTIS!