FCS over FBS Scalp Watch 2024

[bonarae]

One hundred and twenty-one games. Some FCS are playing 2 FBS this season.

About time to discuss this... do you there will be less than 10 scalps again this season?

https://herosports.com/fcs-football-vs-fbs-games-2024-bzbz/

No games in Weeks 6-8, and Week 11.

Week 0 Montana State at New Mexico

Delaware State at Hawaii


Week 1 SEMO at New Mexico State
Fordham at Bowling Green
Southern Utah at Utah
Lafayette at Buffalo
Alabama State at UAB
North Carolina A&T at Wake Forest
New Hampshire at UCF
Elon at Duke
Abilene Christian at Texas Tech
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Arkansas
Eastern Kentucky at Mississippi State
ETSU at Appalachian State
Furman at Ole Miss
Illinois State at Iowa
Murray State at Missouri
North Dakota at Iowa State
North Dakota State at Colorado
Portland State at Washington State
Richmond at Virginia
Southeastern Louisiana at Tulane
UC Davis at Cal
Weber State at Washington
Western Carolina at NC State
Sacramento State at San Jose State
Lamar at Texas State
Idaho State at Oregon State
UT Martin at Kansas State
Western Illinois at NIU
Duquesne at Toledo
Tarleton State at Baylor
Jackson State at ULM
Idaho at Oregon
Bucknell at Navy
Central Arkansas at Arkansas State
North Alabama at Memphis
Nicholls at Louisiana Tech
Northwestern State at Tulsa
South Dakota State at Oklahoma State
Stony Brook at Marshall
Grambling State at Louisiana
Houston Christian at SMU
Southern Illinois at BYU
Lindenwood at Kansas
Norfolk State at East Carolina
Towson at Cincinnati
Campbell at Liberty
Bethune-Cookman at USF
Austin Peay at Louisville
Chattanooga at Tennessee
Robert Morris at Utah State
Tennessee Tech at Middle Tennessee
Merrimack at Air Force
CCSU at Central Michigan
Howard at Rutgers
Lehigh at Army
Texas A&M-Commerce at San Diego State
Alabama A&M at Auburn
Eastern Illinois at Illinois
Indiana State at Purdue
Week 2 Duquesne at Boston College
Florida A&M at Miami
UAlbany at West Virginia
Northern Colorado at Colorado State
Eastern Kentucky at WKU
Tennessee Tech at Georgia
South Dakota at Wisconsin
McNeese at Texas A&M
Samford at Florida
Rhode Island at Minnesota
Chattanooga at Georgia State
Idaho at Wyoming
Cal Poly at Stanford
Southeastern Louisiana at Southern Miss
Northern Arizona at Arizona
Missouri State at Ball State
William & Mary at Coastal Carolina
Southern Utah at UTEP
Utah Tech at UNLV
Sacramento State at Fresno State
Gardner-Webb at James Madison
Saint Francis at Kent State
Nicholls at LSU
Stephen F. Austin at North Texas
Western Illinois at Indiana
Alcorn State at Vanderbilt
Texas Southern at Rice
Merrimack at UConn
LIU at TCU
Week 3 Prairie View A&M at Michigan State
Morgan State at Ohio
Eastern Illinois at Northwestern
Northwestern State at South Alabama
Gardner-Webb at Charlotte
SC State at Georgia Southern
NC Central at North Carolina
Northern Iowa at Nebraska
Colgate at Akron
VMI at Georgia Tech
Bethune-Cookman at Western Michigan
Week 4 Saint Francis at Eastern Michigan
Northern Iowa at Hawaii
Eastern Washington at Nevada
Youngstown State at Pitt
Houston Christian at UTSA
Villanova at Maryland
Portland State at Boise State
Florida A&M at Troy
Monmouth at FIU
CCSU at UMass
Week 5 UT Martin at Kennesaw State
Holy Cross at Syracuse
Wagner at FAU
Week 9 Wagner at UMass
Week 10 Maine at Oklahoma
Week 12 Murray State at Kentucky
Mercer at Alabama
Week 13 The Citadel at Clemson
Charleston Southern at Florida State
Wofford at South Carolina

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

A quick glance...the Patriot League has 3 very winnable FBS games imo...

- Lafayette at Buffalo...this has to be one FCS's best opportunities to get a scalp. The PL has a winning record against the Buffalo since the Bulls moved to FBS in the early 2000s.
- Fordham at Bowling Green...the Rams nearly beat a good Ohio team in Athens two years ago then knocked off Buffalo last year. This figures to be a 4 quarter battle...
- Elon at Duke....the Blue Devils lost A LOT! I give the Phoenix a legit chance...
- North Dakota State at Colorado...this will be fun!
- Illinois State at Iowa...I favor the Hawkeyes but given their inept offense the Redbirds figure to have a punchers chance if they can get to 20 points...
- SELA at Tulane....Green Wave suffered massive losses...
- Sacramento State at San Jose State...Hornets should give the Spartans a 60 minute fight...
- South Dakota State at Oklahoma State...Like NDSU vs CU, I'll be locked into this one!
- W&M at Coastal Carolina...CCU is a program in transition, not sold on the Tribe, even so this should be one worth keeping an eye on...
- Colgate at Akron...Raiders have Top 25 potential, Akron has been a dumpster fire for a decade...

Potential Stunner?
South Dakota over Wisconsin?

[Mike296]

Ones to keep an eye out for me:

Merrimack vs UCONN- UCONN is awful normally. Though they have improved over the last couple years to my understanding.
Colgate vs Akron - I know very little about Colgate but I know Akron was very bad last year.
Montana St vs UNM - This to me seems like prime picking but I’m holding my breath.

[wapiti]

SEMO @ New Mexico State has a chance to be a scalp
as does Idaho @ Wyoming

[ElCid]

Surprised nobody spotted Northern Iowa at Hawaii yet. Hawaii has escaped a few scalps recently. They are primed to be scalped by a decent team. Hawaii's twelfth man, the time change, is the biggest hurdle.

[MR. CHICKEN]

Surprised nobody spotted Northern Iowa at Hawaii yet. Hawaii has escaped a few scalps recently. They are primed to be scalped by a decent team. Hawaii's twelfth man, the time change, is the biggest hurdle.


....N. [email protected] WEEK B/4......HAWAII.............BRAWK!

[UAalum72]

Surprised nobody spotted Northern Iowa at Hawaii yet. Hawaii has escaped a few scalps recently. They are primed to be scalped by a decent team. Hawaii's twelfth man, the time change, is the biggest hurdle.
Last year Albany spent four nights at a resort before the game. Assuming that's included in the travel expenses that Hawai'i pays, the time zone change shouldn't be a problem.

[NY Crusader 2010]

Ones to keep an eye out for me:

Merrimack vs UCONN- UCONN is awful normally. Though they have improved over the last couple years to my understanding.
Colgate vs Akron - I know very little about Colgate but I know Akron was very bad last year.
Montana St vs UNM - This to me seems like prime picking but I’m holding my breath.

My understanding is that UConn is slowly getting a little bit better year over year. This matchup does remind me of Fall 2021 though. Holy Cross beats UConn 38-28 to to open the season in Storrs. A week later, Merrimack absolutely runs all over us to the tune of a 35-21 final score that honestly looks closer than the actual game was. We were absolutely dominated at the point of attack that day.

Also Merrimack loses their head coach this year....to Holy Cross.

[ElCid]

Last year Albany spent four nights at a resort before the game. Assuming that's included in the travel expenses that Hawai'i pays, the time zone change shouldn't be a problem.

Yeah but having traveled across too many times zones for years, you never really feel 100% even after 4 days. I got used to it, but most of these youngsters won't.

[ST_Lawson]

Surprised nobody spotted Northern Iowa at Hawaii yet. Hawaii has escaped a few scalps recently. They are primed to be scalped by a decent team. Hawaii's twelfth man, the time change, is the biggest hurdle.

Interesting connection between the two schools (that was probably mentioned the last time they played)...Stan Sheriff: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Sheriff

He was the UNI head football coach from 1960-1982 and AD from 1970-1983, and was instrumental in the construction of the UNI-Dome (https://unipanthers.com/honors/hall-of-fame/stan-sheriff/16). The field in the UNI-Dome is named Stan Sheriff Field.

He then returned home (he was born in Honolulu before Hawaii was a state) to become the AD at Hawaii from 1983 until his death in 1993. Although he didn't live to see it open, he lobbied for the construction of a new basketball/volleyball arena at the school which broke ground in 1992 and opened in 1994. In 1998 it was named the "Stan Sheriff Center": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Sheriff_Center

[uni88]

Yeah but having traveled across too many times zones for years, you never really feel 100% even after 4 days. I got used to it, but most of these youngsters won't.

I usually acclimated pretty quickly. It was the return trip that kicked my butt. Fortunately UNI has a bye after Hawaii.

[ElCid]

I usually acclimated pretty quickly. It was the return trip that kicked my butt. Fortunately UNI has a bye after Hawaii.

Yeah it depends on how many time zones, time of travel, schedule once there, distractions, etc. But I always found "recovered to function" vs "recovered to excel" can be different. Going west is definitely better. They do have age on their side🤣

[Ivytalk]

An NDSU win over Neon Deion would be pure gold!

[Pards Rule]

History note: Lafayette last got a scalp (if you can denote it so) was a Sept 1981 win over Columbia (then 1A) in Russo's first year

[caribbeanhen]

An NDSU win over Neon Deion would be pure gold!

+ 1

[OhioHen]

+ 100
FIFY

[caribbeanhen]

FIFY

Yes you did

The Hens will be in Boulder in 2026? Or 25? but will Deon still be ?

[POD Knows]

+ 1Less than zero chance NDSU beats Colorado, the Bison O-line is decimated, still big questions on D, NDSU should be a 14 point dog in this game.

[bonarae]

Top 10 Scalp Chances:

https://herosports.com/fcs-football-2024-most-likely-fbs-wins-bzbz/

[ElCid]

Top 10 Scalp Chances:

https://herosports.com/fcs-football-2024-most-likely-fbs-wins-bzbz/

Throwing darts. There is always a head scratcher as well. I don't see #10, 9, or 4 as real good chances. The rest, maybe. And #6 doesn't really count does it? Lol. They are bragging in the article about their prognostications, but let's bookmark this to see how well they do. It is always about matchups (up and down years, schemes, schedules, injuries, etc). I think weeks one and two usually see quite a bit of scalps because the FBS obviously hasn't seen much or anything of the FCS team's latest version.

[Ridge1982]

Beating the kansas beakhawks in week 1 would do wonders for the Lindenwood program.

[POD Knows]

Throwing darts. There is always a head scratcher as well. I don't see #10, 9, or 4 as real good chances. The rest, maybe. And #6 doesn't really count does it? Lol. They are bragging in the article about their prognostications, but let's bookmark this to see how well they do. It is always about matchups (up and down years, schemes, schedules, injuries, etc). I think weeks one and two usually see quite a bit of scalps because the FBS obviously hasn't seen much or anything of the FCS team's latest version.SDSU could absolutely beat OSU.

[ElCid]

SDSU could absolutely beat OSU.

My estimation is not about how good SDSU is, but how good, and ready OSU is and will be. SDSU might catch lightning in a bottle, but probably not. OSU was a bit inconsistent last year, but one thing I have observed over the years, is that when a good FBS team faces a good FCS team, let alone maybe the best, they will be ready. "Most" scalps are due to underestimating the FCS teams. That ain't going to happen in this case. I'm sure SDSU could win, but for these reasons probably not.

[Milktruck74]

This may be from behind my rose colored glasses, but I have to think my Chattanooga Mocs have a puncher's chance against Georgia State in Week 2. The Mocs open up at Tennessee the week before, so they may be a little bruised up...but then again, they may be battle tested!!!

GaState did win 7 games last year, but they lost their last 5 regular season games...(won the potato bowl to close it out) and they are breaking in a new HC. It should be close and I think if the Mocs can get a break or two, they can come out on top.

[ElCid]

This may be from behind my rose colored glasses, but I have to think my Chattanooga Mocs have a puncher's chance against Georgia State in Week 2. The Mocs open up at Tennessee the week before, so they may be a little bruised up...but then again, they may be battle tested!!!

GaState did win 7 games last year, but they lost their last 5 regular season games...(won the potato bowl to close it out) and they are breaking in a new HC. It should be close and I think if the Mocs can get a break or two, they can come out on top.

I'll buy that. None of their wins were particularly impressive. I can see them doing a bit of overlooking of the Mocs.

[Sitting Bull]

ESPN just announced they will be nationally televising ND State @ Colorado, the featured game on college football kickoff, 8/31. Nice exposure for the Bison and FCS.

[The Yo Show]

I think Week 4, YSU at Pitt should be honorable mention as a decent possibility for a scalp. Pitt was 3-9 last year, Narduzzi has lost the lockerroom and they play WVU in the backyard brawl the week before this game...

[The Yo Show]

Plus, last three times YSU has played Pitt the games were competitive:
2017 Pitt Win 28-21 (OT)
2015 Pitt Win 45-37
2012 YSU Win 31-17

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Plus, last three times YSU has played Pitt the games were competitive:
2017 Pitt Win 28-21 (OT)
2015 Pitt Win 45-37
2012 YSU Win 31-17

Pitt has seen a significant depletion in talent the last 2 years. The Panthers simply lack the support/NIL funds to win the arms race. The 'Guins should have a good shot to make this a 4 quarter game IF their staff has them prepared.

[JacksFan40]

My estimation is not about how good SDSU is, but how good, and ready OSU is and will be. SDSU might catch lightning in a bottle, but probably not. OSU was a bit inconsistent last year, but one thing I have observed over the years, is that when a good FBS team faces a good FCS team, let alone maybe the best, they will be ready. "Most" scalps are due to underestimating the FCS teams. That ain't going to happen in this case. I'm sure SDSU could win, but for these reasons probably not.
Too many new pieces on the team for SDSU going into that game. Having Gronowski under center still will be huge but lots of guys needing to step up, specially on offense. I still think they can get the job done, but OSU definitely finished out 2023 on a strong note, and Gundy is still a great coach.

[Sitting Bull]

Good thread. Lost it but thanks for all the work into this,

[VandalBasher]

I think the highest amount of wins was 19 FCS over FBS. I couldn't say what the win% was. If the FCS could get 10, that would be success.

[bonarae]

12 potential scalps from Stan Becton:

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2024-07-23/12-potential-fcs-over-fbs-upsets-2024

[ElCid]

12 potential scalps from Stan Becton:

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2024-07-23/12-potential-fcs-over-fbs-upsets-2024

A few of those are comical. Never happen.

[Outsider1]

12 potential scalps from Stan Becton:

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2024-07-23/12-potential-fcs-over-fbs-upsets-2024


What???? No, ACU over Tech? Come on man ;)

[Redbird 4th & short]

A quick glance...the Patriot League has 3 very winnable FBS games imo...

- Lafayette at Buffalo...this has to be one FCS's best opportunities to get a scalp. The PL has a winning record against the Buffalo since the Bulls moved to FBS in the early 2000s.
- Fordham at Bowling Green...the Rams nearly beat a good Ohio team in Athens two years ago then knocked off Buffalo last year. This figures to be a 4 quarter battle...
- Elon at Duke....the Blue Devils lost A LOT! I give the Phoenix a legit chance...
- North Dakota State at Colorado...this will be fun!
- Illinois State at Iowa...I favor the Hawkeyes but given their inept offense the Redbirds figure to have a punchers chance if they can get to 20 points...
- SELA at Tulane....Green Wave suffered massive losses...
- Sacramento State at San Jose State...Hornets should give the Spartans a 60 minute fight...
- South Dakota State at Oklahoma State...Like NDSU vs CU, I'll be locked into this one!
- W&M at Coastal Carolina...CCU is a program in transition, not sold on the Tribe, even so this should be one worth keeping an eye on...
- Colgate at Akron...Raiders have Top 25 potential, Akron has been a dumpster fire for a decade...

Potential Stunner?
South Dakota over Wisconsin?

I like my ISUr this year .. most optimistic Ive been in a while. We'll be deep with no real holes on offense or defense. I think we could look tough against Iowa for a while. But they are picked 7th of 18 teams this year ... would have been 5th of 14 if not for the 4 Pac 10 that joined Big 10/18. Their defense is very good and they return 8 of 11 starters. Their offense was horrible a year ago .. but they fired Ferentz OC son, and replaced him with WMU's HC to be the OC. That alone will help them, but other than their OL, the offensive cupboard is pretty bare. I can only imagine how much more optimistic the offense will be with the HCs son gone.

We lost QB Brock Annexstad and AA TE Grandy. We got K St QB Jake Rubley (4 star) along with home grown QB Rittenhouse .. who came in for last 2 games and did very well .. true dual threat who can improvise under pressure. Plus our new OC Tony Peterson is proving to be a great hire. And Spack gave him a lot more leash in 2023 than 2022. Redbirds rarely have 1 QB we feel good about during offseason ... this year, we have 2 we like, plus and OC we like. Spack is talking like we will see what both can do during the season. Rubley is 6'3" pocket passer who moves ok. Rittenhouse is 5'11 legit dual threat, like SIU's Nic Baker with less experience, but better athlete ... though Iowa defense may be too much for him.

That all said ... hard to think we could upset this Iowa team or score 20 pts, unless there was a fluke play or 2 for TD or great field position. They will be likely be better than last year. But I like our chances to make them work for their win. I can see a 24-10 type game if we come ready.

[JALMOND]

Best chance for a Big Sky scalp...Montana State over New Mexico.

Close but no cigar...

UC Davis vs Cal
Idaho vs Wyoming
EWU vs Nevada

The rest, I would have to say no chance.

[gofurman]

Just wait with NIL. Plus Transfers. PLUS the new 105 scholarships starting next year …. That will eliminate some scalps dammit. I want FCS to win but try with 63 players vs ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE. that’s like 18 OL and 18 DL the FBS can rotate.

It’s stupid. Even some of the G5 have the boosters and money to get 100 players. good grief

side note. Please NDSU beat Colorado!

[skinny_uncle]

SIU has 4 scalps in the last 5 years, BYU should worry.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

SIU has 4 scalps in the last 5 years, BYU should worry.

Sitake is firmly on the hot seat! The vast majority of Big 12 predictions have BYU fighting to stay out of the cellar. Looking at BYU's schedule, the Cougars could easily start the season 2-7, 1-8 or 0-9 if they were to lose to SIU; SIU, @ SMU, @ Wyoming, Kansas State, @ Baylor, Arizona, Oklahoma State, @ UCF, Utah, Kansas before closing @ Arizona State and Houston.

I tend to think SIU would benefit by having the BYU game the second or third week so the pressure/angst/distractions in Provo would be reaching its peak. As it is, the SIU will have BYU's utmost attention thus I think the Cougs squeak by.

[Pards Rule]

Sitake is firmly on the hot seat! The vast majority of Big 12 predictions have BYU fighting to stay out of the cellar. Looking at BYU's schedule, the Cougars could easily start the season 2-7, 1-8 or 0-9 if they were to lose to SIU; SIU, @ SMU, @ Wyoming, Kansas State, @ Baylor, Arizona, Oklahoma State, @ UCF, Utah, Kansas before closing @ Arizona State and Houston.

I tend to think SIU would benefit by having the BYU game the second or third week so the pressure/angst/distractions in Provo would be reaching its peak. As it is, the SIU will have BYU's utmost attention thus I think the Cougs squeak by.

Owl you never called. Please reach out

[bonarae]

Craig Haley's updated potential scalp list:

https://theanalyst.com/na/2024/08/potential-fcs-vs-fbs-wins-in-2024-college-football-season

[Redbird 4th & short]

my ISUr open at Iowa on Aug 31 .. their defense is phenomenal, but their offense is likely going to be bad again. They had WMU HC Lester replace OC Ferentz, but they don't really have any new talent on offense.

That said, we will likely struggle to move the ball on these guys, no matter how good we may be on offense ... pending our new QB selection performance and decision .. home grown 5'11" dual threat Rittenhouse vs K St transfer 6'3" pro style Rubley. That is our biggest question .. who will start and will they be ready against this Iowa defense .. limit mistakes, and manage game.

But Iowa has issues on offense and losses from special teams coming into this game:

- QB play while installing new system under new OC Lester has been terrible so far. McNamara was injured last year and considered the incumbent .. 8 of 24 for 20 yards in most recent scrimmage. Sullivan transferred from Northwestern and is solid, but not special. He was 10 of 21 for 76 yards. They may turn to him quick.
- OL returns a lot, but theyve historically struggled with consistency according to local sports pundits.
- RBs and TEs are very solid, but depend on OL to open holes more consistently
- WR room is very thin, and their best WR (OSU transfer from 2 years ago) is suspended for an arrest. Lost 3 other top WRs to graduation.

- Special Teams .. they also lost their stud punter Tory Taylor - their best offensive player last year and 1st team all american .. gave them lot of field position help. They also lost a stud DB Dejean who was a great PR guy .. 1st team all conference DB and Return Specialist So when it came to field position in spite of their offensive woes, they lost 2 studs who helped offset horrendous offensive field position.

Lastly, it was just announced that HC Ferentz and WR coach were just suspended for our game for recruiting violations. So I'm guessing the DC Parker will serve as HC for our game. So with a brand new offense being installed and struggling, and the DC serving as HC .. there could be some turmoil on the sideline.

We've got a lot coming back .. so I can't help but wonder if we can make them sweat some in a lower scoring game. Also wondering how little they worry about facing a 6-5 FCS team. I doubt they know we lost 4 of 5 games by combined 8 pts to teams with 29-18 combined record .. 2 of 4 playoffs, 4 of 4 ranked at some point Then our 5th loss to SDSU (40-21). They were 12-0 in reg season losing only in Big 10 title to Nat'l Champs Mich and then Bowl to SEC's Tennessee.

Again .. not predicting a scalp, but thinking/hoping we can make them sweat with all their issues on offense, losses on special teams, and now coaching suspensions. So with just a little Redbird Koolaid .. I wouldn't be surprised to see us make them sweat with a 17-7 or 20-7 type loss, while they struggle to figure things out on offense.

Edit: got my wires crossed with their 2015 Iowa results when we last played them. Last season, they were 10-2 in reg season .. so no 12-0 in 2023, that was 2015. I had post-season correct.

[Sitting Bull]

The CAA has 7 shots at a scalp in week 1. Looking at the schedule, I lifted off the CAA thread, I think the best opportunity might be with Elon (vs Duke). Any of the games vs G5 opponents are always a possibility.

ELON @ DUKE
Elon has yet to win an FBS game since playing FCS football, 0-14 in total. The Phoenix are 0-8-1 all time vs Duke though only one game in the modern era, Duke winning 52-13 in 2014. Elon played a competitive game @ Wake Forest last year and vs Vanderbilt the previous year. Still an underdog here vs Duke but feel Elon has a decent chance here.

NC A&T @ WAKE FOREST
Aggies are coming off a 1-10 season last year though it wasnÂ’t too long ago the Aggies were winning, actually a three game winning streak vs FBS teams - 2016 (beat ECU), 2017 (beat Charlotte) and 2018 (Kent State). Best I could research, the Aggies are 3-5 vs FBS opponents. They played and lost at Wake in 2004. This is a neighborhood game, the schools only 20 miles apart.

UNH @ UCF
The Wildcats like the Aggies also have a decent history vs FBS opponents. They are 8-19 vs FBS, their last win against Georgia Southern in 2017, 22-12. UNH came so close last year, losing 45-42 late at Central Michigan. This match-up looks much more daunting though never count out UNH.

RICHMOND @ UVA
Spiders last CAA season starts in Charlottesville in a game that on paper, appears it can be competitive though the Cavaliers are 30-3-2 against UR all time. The Spiders are 5-27 vs FBS opponents, their last win at Virginia in 2016, 37-20. UR lost at Michigan State last year, 45-14. I donÂ’t get the feeling UR is coming into the season with a lot of swagger. The PL decision has seemed early to take a toll on their players and fanbase as an indication of administrative downgrade of the football program. Maybe this first game since the decision will be some extra motivation for the Spiders

CAMPBELL @ LIBERTY
The Camels are also looking for their first FBS win. They are 0-5 overall with none of the games close. Campbell was trounced in Chapel Hill last year, 59-7. The Camels are 0-1 vs Liberty all time.

TOWSON @ CINCINNATI
Ist meeting between these two. The Tigers are 1-13 vs FBS opponents, their single win vs UConn in 2013. Towson lost at Maryland last year, 38-6. You get the feeling Towson may be on an upswing so while this doesnÂ’t appear to be a possible scalp, I wouldnÂ’t be surprised if it was competitive for a half.

STONY BROOK @ MARSHALL
The Herd almost took it on the chin against UAlbany last year but this one likely wonÂ’t be as close. The Seawolves are riding a 10+ game losing streak into this game. SBU is 1-13 vs FBS, their lone win @ Army in 2012, 23-3. SBU lost at Arkansas State last year, 31-7.

[TribeNomad1]

The CAA has 7 shots at a scalp in week 1. Looking at the schedule, I lifted off the CAA thread, I think the best opportunity might be with Elon (vs Duke). Any of the games vs G5 opponents are always a possibility.

ELON @ DUKE
Elon has yet to win an FBS game since playing FCS football, 0-14 in total. The Phoenix are 0-8-1 all time vs Duke though only one game in the modern era, Duke winning 52-13 in 2014. Elon played a competitive game @ Wake Forest last year and vs Vanderbilt the previous year. Still an underdog here vs Duke but feel Elon has a decent chance here.

NC A&T @ WAKE FOREST
Aggies are coming off a 1-10 season last year though it wasnÂ’t too long ago the Aggies were winning, actually a three game winning streak vs FBS teams - 2016 (beat ECU), 2017 (beat Charlotte) and 2018 (Kent State). Best I could research, the Aggies are 3-5 vs FBS opponents. They played and lost at Wake in 2004. This is a neighborhood game, the schools only 20 miles apart.

UNH @ UCF
The Wildcats like the Aggies also have a decent history vs FBS opponents. They are 8-19 vs FBS, their last win against Georgia Southern in 2017, 22-12. UNH came so close last year, losing 45-42 late at Central Michigan. This match-up looks much more daunting though never count out UNH.

RICHMOND @ UVA
Spiders last CAA season starts in Charlottesville in a game that on paper, appears it can be competitive though the Cavaliers are 30-3-2 against UR all time. The Spiders are 5-27 vs FBS opponents, their last win at Virginia in 2016, 37-20. UR lost at Michigan State last year, 45-14. I donÂ’t get the feeling UR is coming into the season with a lot of swagger. The PL decision has seemed early to take a toll on their players and fanbase as an indication of administrative downgrade of the football program. Maybe this first game since the decision will be some extra motivation for the Spiders

CAMPBELL @ LIBERTY
The Camels are also looking for their first FBS win. They are 0-5 overall with none of the games close. Campbell was trounced in Chapel Hill last year, 59-7. The Camels are 0-1 vs Liberty all time.

TOWSON @ CINCINNATI
Ist meeting between these two. The Tigers are 1-13 vs FBS opponents, their single win vs UConn in 2013. Towson lost at Maryland last year, 38-6. You get the feeling Towson may be on an upswing so while this doesnÂ’t appear to be a possible scalp, I wouldnÂ’t be surprised if it was competitive for a half.

STONY BROOK @ MARSHALL
The Herd almost took it on the chin against UAlbany last year but this one likely wonÂ’t be as close. The Seawolves are riding a 10+ game losing streak into this game. SBU is 1-13 vs FBS, their lone win @ Army in 2012, 23-3. SBU lost at Arkansas State last year, 31-7.


I will be at the UVA---UR game. As of earlier this week UVA has not announced which of the two QB's will start. Fans at UVA of late have not been too frenzied (maybe never) at the games. BB still the king.

[ST_Lawson]

I'm going to be at the WIU at NIU game a week from tomorrow. There is no danger of a scalp, however.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

A quick glance...the Patriot League has 3 very winnable FBS games imo...

- Lafayette at Buffalo...this has to be one FCS's best opportunities to get a scalp. The PL has a winning record against the Buffalo since the Bulls moved to FBS in the early 2000s.
- Fordham at Bowling Green...the Rams nearly beat a good Ohio team in Athens two years ago then knocked off Buffalo last year. This figures to be a 4 quarter battle...
- Elon at Duke....the Blue Devils lost A LOT! I give the Phoenix a legit chance...
- North Dakota State at Colorado...this will be fun!
- Illinois State at Iowa...I favor the Hawkeyes but given their inept offense the Redbirds figure to have a punchers chance if they can get to 20 points...
- SELA at Tulane....Green Wave suffered massive losses...
- Sacramento State at San Jose State...Hornets should give the Spartans a 60 minute fight...
- South Dakota State at Oklahoma State...Like NDSU vs CU, I'll be locked into this one!
- W&M at Coastal Carolina...CCU is a program in transition, not sold on the Tribe, even so this should be one worth keeping an eye on...
- Colgate at Akron...Raiders have Top 25 potential, Akron has been a dumpster fire for a decade...

Potential Stunner?
South Dakota over Wisconsin?

I posted these potential scalps back in April and 4 months later I feel very good about my original inclinations....

The ISUr-Iowa game has gotten increasingly compelling with the suspension of Ferentz. IF the Redbirds can get to 20 points they have a VERY GOOD chance. The key will be handling the Hawkeyes' physicality.

Things still seem unsettled at Wisconsin. Fickell does not have the Badgers on the trajectory many anticipated in year 2 and there seems to be a growing fraction of Badger Nation that are concerned. The school got rid of Chryst with the idea the new coach would return Wisky to a Big 10 power; they're far from that right now. Plus, with 'Bama coming to Madison the week after the 'Yotes visit there is definitely a "look ahead" component to this game. I still maintain that South Dakota has a chance to make Camp Randall very uncomfortable for 60 minutes, if not pull a "stunning" (from a national perspective) upset.

[Redbird 4th & short]

I posted these potential scalps back in April and 4 months later I feel very good about my original inclinations....

The ISUr-Iowa game has gotten increasingly compelling with the suspension of Ferentz. IF the Redbirds can get to 20 points they have a VERY GOOD chance. The key will be handling the Hawkeyes' physicality.

Things still seem unsettled at Wisconsin. Fickell does not have the Badgers on the trajectory many anticipated in year 2 and there seems to be a growing fraction of Badger Nation that are concerned. The school got rid of Chryst with the idea the new coach would return Wisky to a Big 10 power; they're far from that right now. Plus, with 'Bama coming to Madison the week after the 'Yotes visit there is definitely a "look ahead" component to this game. I still maintain that South Dakota has a chance to make Camp Randall very uncomfortable for 60 minutes, if not pull a "stunning" (from a national perspective) upset.

20 pts will likely require a big special teams or defensive play or 2. I like our offense, but their defense is so good.

SDSU scored just 7 it's on them 2 years ago.

Think how much better their defense would have been statistically last year if their offense wasn't dead last in big 10 and country. They avg'd 12.9 first downs per game, last in big 10 .. 2nd to last was 16.5. Think about all the 3 and outs. Yet Still went 12-0 in reg season.

[Sitting Bull]

Congrats Bobcats for first scalp of the season.

Montana State 35, New Mexico 31

[Libertine]

I will be at the UVA---UR game. As of earlier this week UVA has not announced which of the two QB's will start. Fans at UVA of late have not been too frenzied (maybe never) at the games. BB still the king.

It's Anthony Colandrea. Named this morning.

[caribbeanhen]

It's Anthony Colandrea. Named this morning.

ouch

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

I checked the MWC Board and they cited all the unlucky breaks for New Mexico (dropped passes, missed FGs.) It is funny how two boards see the exact game differently.

I watched some of the game. Both sides were lucky and unlucky.

[Redbird 4th & short]

Not dissing or taken away the scalp from Mont St as I know Mont St will likely be very good again this season. But I'm guessing this scalp may not age well. UNM went 3-8 against #116 SOS last season. And Keepers has the returning starts/stats ranked # 101. So UNM may be even worse this year. Unless they did well in portal and HS recruiting. I have hard time deciphers what FBS to FBS transfers are final final .. but hard to imagine UNM attracting quality players .. unless their scouting/recruiting game has gotten a lot better.

Still always good to win an FBS buy game on the road to open season.

edit .. just realized Mon St were 12.5 pt favorites.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I'm feeling at least one scalp by the end of the night, several possibilities starting to brew. SEMO over NM State is the most likely...

[Libertine]

TAMU-Commerce leads San Diego State 6-3 in the 3rd.

Robert Morris leads Utah St at half, 14-10.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Scalp Watch...

Arkansas State 27 Central Arkansas 24 3:43 4Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UCA with a strip sack fumble recovery! Their ball at the Red Wolves 35 or so with 1:45 left!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UCA ball at the Arky State 2 after a half back pass! The UCA WR should have scored! I hope that doesn't come back and bite them...

It doesn't! TD UCA!! The the espn+ feed went out...wth?!?!

UCA 30 Arkansas State 27 about a minute left...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Arkansas State at the UCA 6 with 6 seconds left...wow!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That looks like a Red Wolves TD!...this would be a heart breaker....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

There is no way they can overturn this!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

How was there conclusive evidence?!?! The ball looked like it clearly hit the ground! He never had possession!

[bwbear]

How was there conclusive evidence?!?! The ball looked like it clearly hit the ground! He never had possession!

Horrible review/overturned call. Sun Belt refs protecting Butch Jones.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Am I the only one who saw the end of the UCA vs Arky State game? Someone please explain how incomplete catch became at TD?!?

Arkansas State 34 Central Arkansas 31 Final

[MSUBobcat]

That was a crushing review for UCA.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Horrible review/overturned call. Sun Belt refs protecting Butch Jones.

That was criminal!!!

[Lehigh Football Nation]

UCA flat-out robbed.

[Utgrizfan]

Happier note ACU might upset TTU

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Fake the FG....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

FG good! Should be heading to OT in Lubbock!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Abilene Christian 45 Texas Tech 45 End of Regulation

Here we go!!

[Libertine]

TAMU-Commerce leads San Diego State 6-3 in the 3rd.

Robert Morris leads Utah St at half, 14-10.

False alarm. These did NOT hold up.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Red Raiders strike first...ACU will get their chance..

TTU 52 ACU 45

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD ACU! Looks like they're going to go for 2 and the win...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Wow, what a hopeless 2 pt play. I have no clue what the objective was there

Texas Tech 52 Abilene Christian 51 Final

[POD Knows]

Wow, what a hopeless 2 pt play. I have no clue what the objective was there

Texas Tech 52 Abilene Christian 51 Final
I don’t think anybody was open. Don’t think it was a called QB draw. But it did suck hard.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I don’t think anybody was open. Don’t think it was a called QB draw. But it did suck hard.

Even if no one was open just throw it into the end zone. Maybe you get an answered prayer or a PI...

[Outsider1]

Missed block, McIvor slips a little, and no one open. Tech was all over him. We were roughly a 30+ underdog and we lost by 1 point in OT. That was a game and a half...

[Utgrizfan]

Montana escapes Missouri State 29-24, their QB and #9 are no slouches

[FUBeAR]

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles tryna get one for us…

Middle Tennessee 24 - TTU 18 with 4:38 to play

[FUBeAR]

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles tryna get one for us…

Middle Tennessee 24 - TTU 18 with 4:38 to play
TTU driving. At Blue Raiders 29 with 2:00 to play

TTU has never beaten an FBS Team. 1st game former ODU Coach … Wilder, FUBeAR believes.

[FUBeAR]

TTU driving. At Blue Raiders 29 with 2:00 to play

TTU has never beaten an FBS Team. 1st game former ODU Coach … Wilder, FUBeAR believes.
Penalty on MTSU 1:11 to play ball on MTSU 13 - 1st & 10

TD TTU!!! Possible game-winning XP pending!

[FUBeAR]

Penalty on MTSU 1:11 to play ball on MTSU 13 - 1st & 10

TD TTU!!! Possible game-winning XP pending!
25-24 TTU … were down 21-0

1:06 to play

DEFENSE!!!!!!

MT has 3 timeouts

[Catbooster]

Aww Man!
MTSU gets a big play to pull ahead with 16 seconds left

[FUBeAR]

25-24 TTU … were down 21-0

1:06 to play

DEFENSE!!!!!!

MT has 3 timeouts
Argghh - TTU had ‘em 4th & 5 and gave up 26 yard pass.

:24 left MTSU on TTU 30 ….

…and gives up 30 yard rushing TD.

There is no joy in FCS-ville.

:16 left … 31-25 MTSU (w/XP…still pending…and review of TD run also pending) …confirmed … going for 2 … got it … MTSU up 32-25

Any magic left in their talons?

[FUBeAR]

Argghh - TTU had ‘em 4th & 5 and gave up 26 yard pass.

:24 left MTSU on TTU 30 ….

…and gives up 30 yard rushing TD.

There is no joy in FCS-ville.

:16 left … 31-25 MTSU (w/XP…still pending…and review of TD run also pending) …confirmed … going for 2 … got it … MTSU up 32-25

Any magic left in their talons?
Nope … damn

[wcugrad95]

Widening out some from my normal SoCon views, looks like there were 10 games where top-25 FBS teams played FCS opponents. Final tally was FBS 480 - FCS 67 (I am no math major, but that is an average of roughly 48 - 7). Several goose eggs by FCS teams, too. Best showing at least in the score was Idaho’s 10-point loss to what would seem like an over ranked Oregon Ducks team.

Looking at ranked FCS vs ranked FBS it actually got worse. SDSU and WCU were the only ranked FCS teams to put up much of a fight, but those 2 games were still 3+ score affairs.

I think it shows FBS will clearly have the best teams you can pay for and the divide will only keep getting bigger. I like it when FCS teams can get teams that we can compete with, but unfortunately for many in the South the matchups are generally a lot of SEC schools in order to maximize the payday.

[Outsider1]

Here are the stats from the 1-point OT loss last night to Tech. ACU won most every stat. On another note, after the game, the bus and motorcade were leaving the game when a drunk driver ran the redlight and rammed the bus. Luckily there were only minor injuries: 1 player, two coaches and the bus driver.

Team Statistics
Team Statistics
Game Stats
ACU
TTU


Total Yards
615
539


Pass Yards
506
378


Rushing Yards
109
161


Penalty Yards
6-49
11-78


1st Downs
30
27


3rd Downs
11-16
8-15


4th Downs
1-2
1-3


TOP
33:48
26:12

[Libertine]

... On another note, after the game, the bus and motorcade were leaving the game when a drunk driver ran the redlight and rammed the bus. Luckily there were only minor injuries: 1 player, two coaches and the bus driver.


https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/news/abilene-christian-football-bus-crash

[NY Crusader 2010]

Have there ever been this many FCS-FBS games in one week decided within one score, without there even being one scalp? Tough breaks all around.

ACU over TTU would've been epic.

[Outsider1]

https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/news/abilene-christian-football-bus-crash

ACU bus crashes in Lubbock: Student, driver, coaches injured | KTAB - BigCountryHomepage.com (https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/acu-bus-truck-crash-in-lubbock-witness-reports-injuries/)

19-year-old charged with DWI following ACU bus crash | KTAB - BigCountryHomepage.com (https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/19-year-old-charged-with-dwi-following-acu-bus-crash/)

[Outsider1]

Have there ever been this many FCS-FBS games in one week decided within one score, without there even being one scalp? Tough breaks all around.

ACU over TTU would've been epic.

We are already seeing the game as epic. The win would have been beyond epic. Tech fans are having a meltdown as it is.

[bonarae]

Do you think there will be one or two more? Or are we going 0-fer again?

[NY Crusader 2010]

Games to watch this week:

Merrimack @ UConn
W&M @ Coastal Carolina
Missouri State @ Ball State
St. Francis @ Kent
Idaho @ Wyoming => will Idaho be favored?
South Dakota @ Wisconsin => maybe a bridge too far but can't 100% count out a good Valley team against any FBS outside the Top 25
Samford @ Florida => only because the last time these two played it got pretty interesting
Eastern Kentucky @ Western Kentucky
Chattanooga @ Georgia State
SF Austin @ North Texas
Southern Utah @ UTEP
Sac State @ Fresno State
Northern Arizona @ Arizona => Is it just me or does it seem like Northern Arizona and Northern Iowa both always play their in-state FBS foes really close all the time?

I'm going to confidently say we see at least one scalp this week. I think 2 is the number.

[Sitting Bull]

Lot of G5 games on this weeks schedule.

Eye out for Merrimack who competed well last weekend, falling at Air Force by only 21-6. Couple that with UConn which looks pretty weak again this year. The Huskies have a history of struggling in FCS games, 8-2 last 10 seasons, but so many were one score wins:
2013: L 18-33 Towson
2014: W 19-16 Stony Brook
2015: W 20-15 Villanova
2016: W 24-21 Maine
2017: W 27-20 Holy Cross
2018: W 56-49 URI
2019: W 24-21 Wagner
2021: L 28-38 Holy Cross
2022: 28-3 Central CT
2023: 31-3 Sacred Heart

[crusader11]

Lot of G5 games on this weeks schedule.

Eye out for Merrimack who competed well last weekend, falling at Air Force by only 21-6. Couple that with UConn which looks pretty weak again this year. The Huskies have a history of struggling in FCS games, 8-2 last 10 seasons, but so many were one score wins:
2013: L 18-33 Towson
2014: W 19-16 Stony Brook
2015: W 20-15 Villanova
2016: W 24-21 Maine
2017: W 27-20 Holy Cross
2018: W 56-49 URI
2019: W 24-21 Wagner
2021: L 28-38 Holy Cross
2022: 28-3 Central CT
2023: 31-3 Sacred Heart

There's also Yale in 2021. A 21-15 win. Their lone win that season.

[JacksFan40]

Games to watch this week:

Merrimack @ UConn
W&M @ Coastal Carolina
Missouri State @ Ball State
St. Francis @ Kent
Idaho @ Wyoming => will Idaho be favored?
South Dakota @ Wisconsin => maybe a bridge too far but can't 100% count out a good Valley team against any FBS outside the Top 25
Samford @ Florida => only because the last time these two played it got pretty interesting
Eastern Kentucky @ Western Kentucky
Chattanooga @ Georgia State
SF Austin @ North Texas
Southern Utah @ UTEP
Sac State @ Fresno State
Northern Arizona @ Arizona => Is it just me or does it seem like Northern Arizona and Northern Iowa both always play their in-state FBS foes really close all the time?

I'm going to confidently say we see at least one scalp this week. I think 2 is the number.
Missouri State @ Ball State has some potential as well, Bears almost knocked off the Griz and Ball State hasn’t been good in a few years. Samford over Florida could be the best shot at a P4 scalp, solely based on how much of a dumpster fire the Gators are right now. USD has a shot as well based on how Wisconsin played last week and if the Badgers get caught looking ahead to next week.

Should be a good week for some scalps.

[NY Crusader 2010]

Missouri State @ Ball State has some potential as well, Bears almost knocked off the Griz and Ball State hasn’t been good in a few years. Samford over Florida could be the best shot at a P4 scalp, solely based on how much of a dumpster fire the Gators are right now. USD has a shot as well based on how Wisconsin played last week and if the Badgers get caught looking ahead to next week.

Should be a good week for some scalps.

I included that one even if it has the transitional asterisk attached. Any Valley team against a mediocre G5 = scalp watch alert.

[NY Crusader 2010]

There's also Yale in 2021. A 21-15 win. Their lone win that season.

I think Yale was either favored in that game or it was a pk'em. And IIRC Yale was up 15-0 in the third quarter before the Huskies came back for their only win of the season. They couldn't manage to beat UMASS, who lost by multiple scores to both URI and Maine and also finished 1-11.

As awful as that 2021 UConn team was, they actually had a chance to pick up a couple FBS wins. They got stopped on a potential game-tying 2pt conversion with no time left at home against Wyoming and then had Vanderbilt on the ropes in Nashville the following week, losing 30-28 on a FG as time expired.

That UConn squad had a QB that came on 3 or 4 games into the season that was a dual threat guy that seemed to have somthing -- Phonnaconh or something. It was a strange name like that. Not sure where he ended up but he definitely transferred.

[crusader11]

I think Yale was either favored in that game or it was a pk'em. And IIRC Yale was up 15-0 in the third quarter before the Huskies came back for their only win of the season. They couldn't manage to beat UMASS, who lost by multiple scores to both URI and Maine and also finished 1-11.

As awful as that 2021 UConn team was, they actually had a chance to pick up a couple FBS wins. They got stopped on a potential game-tying 2pt conversion with no time left at home against Wyoming and then had Vanderbilt on the ropes in Nashville the following week, losing 30-28 on a FG as time expired.

That UConn squad had a QB that came on 3 or 4 games into the season that was a dual threat guy that seemed to have somthing -- Phonnaconh or something. It was a strange name like that. Not sure where he ended up but he definitely transferred.

Phommachanh.

I think he was a victim of the portal. Never ended up anywhere, per my google investigating.

[SFA 93]

Carthel does a pretty good job having the Jacks ready for their money game, just can't get over the hump.


2024: North Texas
2023: Troy:48; SFA:30 (31-20 in the 3rd)
2022: Louisiana Tech:52; SFA:17 (Never in this one)
2021: Texas Tech:28; SFA:22 (was up 7-13 at the half; at the Tech 5 yard line when time ran out)
2020: UTEP:24; SFA:14 (17-14 in the 4th)
2020: UTSA:24; SFA:10 (17-10 in the 4th)
2020: SMU:50; SFA:7 (Never in this one)
2020: Memphis:56; SFA:14 (20-14 at Half)

[gofurman]

I ABSOLUTELY think we are living in a new world order.

now you have 7-10. UBER FREAKIN ELITE teams who buy anyone they want in an instant transfer. Like a trade deadline. Unlimited pockets. $$$$$$$. I’m not saying my Furman guys will be good at all. Have to see. But for Furman and Chatt etc these are just crazy games v. Ole Miss and Tennessee. example Furman was paid 500k to play at Ole Miss. ole Miss paid a Defensive Lineman 800k - one guy - to join the team. ONE GUY well more than they paid the entire Furman TEAM! I also heard they bought 20ish players this year to go for the CFP and start a Heisman campaign for Jaxson Dart.

my point is this. I LOVE FCS over FBS scalps but they are going to dwindle as these (SEC primarily but a few others) teams create an enormous chasm. Not just between FCS but even in FBS. Great example? Three time national Champion Clemson didn’t take any NIL transfers. UGA wore them out by 30. Clemson fans are mad. IF you want to win you are going to have to pay literal Millions.

part of this I am arguing throw out the stupid Furman and Chattanooga scores. But hey, maybe we stink - though Lane Kiffin is a TOTAL AZZHOL. even went for vs Furman up 14-0 on a 4th and 3 at our 10 yard line instead of taking a Fg!!! WTF. No one does that. Watched our coaches presser. He was PISSED. noting Ole Miss went TEMPO the whole freakin game. Our coach said “I’ve been on the other side of this, and that’s not how we handle these things”.

but overall just saying we now have maybe. 1) 10 NIL MONEY teams …. Then the 2) rest of FBS top 25 … then 3) the rest of FBS.

the top 10 FBS - mainly SEC - are basically PRO teams having spent literal millions of dollars to construct their rosters by poaching etc. App State Michigan ain’t happening again. I think the world of SDSU (go SDSU!) and they would have probably lost by 50 to Tennessee or Ole Miss or Bama or Texas etc. Stinks

[Libertine]

Games to watch this week:

Merrimack @ UConn
W&M @ Coastal Carolina
Missouri State @ Ball State
St. Francis @ Kent
Idaho @ Wyoming => will Idaho be favored?
South Dakota @ Wisconsin => maybe a bridge too far but can't 100% count out a good Valley team against any FBS outside the Top 25
Samford @ Florida => only because the last time these two played it got pretty interesting
Eastern Kentucky @ Western Kentucky
Chattanooga @ Georgia State
SF Austin @ North Texas
Southern Utah @ UTEP
Sac State @ Fresno State
Northern Arizona @ Arizona => Is it just me or does it seem like Northern Arizona and Northern Iowa both always play their in-state FBS foes really close all the time?

I'm going to confidently say we see at least one scalp this week. I think 2 is the number.

EKU can maybe put away the scalp knives this week. After WKU got powerbombed by Bama last week, EKU just threw a wrench into the promo plans for the Hilltoppers' home opener.

https://x.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1831384226526347346

[Tribe4SF]

I ABSOLUTELY think we are living in a new world order.

now you have 7-10. UBER FREAKIN ELITE teams who buy anyone they want in an instant transfer. Like a trade deadline. Unlimited pockets. $$$$$$$. I’m not saying my Furman guys will be good at all. Have to see. But for Furman and Chatt etc these are just crazy games v. Ole Miss and Tennessee. example Furman was paid 500k to play at Ole Miss. ole Miss paid a Defensive Lineman 800k - one guy - to join the team. ONE GUY well more than they paid the entire Furman TEAM! I also heard they bought 20ish players this year to go for the CFP and start a Heisman campaign for Jaxson Dart.

my point is this. I LOVE FCS over FBS scalps but they are going to dwindle as these (SEC primarily but a few others) teams create an enormous chasm. Not just between FCS but even in FBS. Great example? Three time national Champion Clemson didn’t take any NIL transfers. UGA wore them out by 30. Clemson fans are mad. IF you want to win you are going to have to pay literal Millions.

part of this I am arguing throw out the stupid Furman and Chattanooga scores. But hey, maybe we stink - though Lane Kiffin is a TOTAL AZZHOL. even went for vs Furman up 14-0 on a 4th and 3 at our 10 yard line instead of taking a Fg!!! WTF. No one does that. Watched our coaches presser. He was PISSED. noting Ole Miss went TEMPO the whole freakin game. Our coach said “I’ve been on the other side of this, and that’s not how we handle these things”.

but overall just saying we now have maybe. 1) 10 NIL MONEY teams …. Then the 2) rest of FBS top 25 … then 3) the rest of FBS.

the top 10 FBS - mainly SEC - are basically PRO teams having spent literal millions of dollars to construct their rosters by poaching etc. App State Michigan ain’t happening again. I think the world of SDSU (go SDSU!) and they would have probably lost by 50 to Tennessee or Ole Miss or Bama or Texas etc. Stinks

Will be interesting to see how players react if they're being paid big money but the team does not live up to billing Current case in point is Florida State. Had multiple guys opt out of bowl game last year. Might some choose to opt out during the season? If schools and collectives haven't crafted deals carefully they may have to pay guys who choose not to play.

[MSUBobcat]

EKU can maybe put away the scalp knives this week. After WKU got powerbombed by Bama last week, EKU just threw a wrench into the promo plans for the Hilltoppers' home opener.

https://x.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1831384226526347346

I get the feeling that WKU knew they screwed up and are now trying to place the blame at the feet of EKU. According to the 2024 NCAA Football Rules book (https://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/FR24_20240724.pdf), Rule 1, Section 4, Article 5.b.2, "The vising team shall wear white jerseys; however, the home team may wear white jerseys if the teams have agreed in writing BEFORE THE SEASON". EKU couldn't have granted them permission on "Tuesday of this week" even if they wanted.

[Outsider1]

I get the feeling that WKU knew they screwed up and are now trying to place the blame at the feet of EKU. According to the 2024 NCAA Football Rules book (http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/FR24_20240724.pdf), Rule 1, Section 4, Article 5.b.2, "The vising team shall wear white jerseys; however, the home team may wear white jerseys if the teams have agreed in writing BEFORE THE SEASON". EKU couldn't have granted them permission on "Tuesday of this week" even if they wanted.

EKU pulled this crap on us when we played them a couple of years ago. We wore our normal (back then) away game grey, instead of our home purple. EKU wouldn't budge on any waiver for us.

[MSUBobcat]

EKU pulled this crap on us when we played them a couple of years ago. We wore our normal (back then) away game grey, instead of our home purple. EKU wouldn't budge on any waiver for us.

So ACU wanted to wear their home purple unis on the road and have host EKU wear visitor white jerseys? I mean.... I can see why they'd say no. xdontknowx Not sure why that's "pulling crap" on anyone.

Looking at the pics in the recap for the ACU 2021 season, ACU wore white/light grey visitor jerseys for all away games except the opener vs SMU, in which they wore black/purple. I suspect that was a request from SMU and not the other way around.

[FUBeAR]

So ACU wanted to wear their home purple unis on the road and have host EKU wear visitor white jerseys? I mean.... I can see why they'd say no. xdontknowx Not sure why that's "pulling crap" on anyone.

Looking at the pics in the recap for the ACU 2021 season, ACU wore white/light grey visitor jerseys for all away games except the opener vs SMU, in which they wore black/purple. I suspect that was a request from SMU and not the other way around.
Conference rules, NCAA rules, and Intra-Conference game contracts cover such things as jersey colors. Anyone exercising their prerogative(s) within those rules or contracts is not “pulling crap.” They may have perfectly good reason(s) why they choose not to accede to their opponents’ requests for a variance or waiver. If the requesting Team is unhappy about their opponents’ rejection of their request, they will have ample opportunity to demonstrate their displeasure on the field of play.

[MSUBobcat]

Conference rules, NCAA rules, and Intra-Conference game contracts cover such things as jersey colors. Anyone exercising their prerogative(s) within those rules or contracts is not “pulling crap.” They may have perfectly good reason(s) why they choose not to accede to their opponents’ requests for a variance or waiver. If the requesting Team is unhappy about their opponents’ rejection of their request, they will have ample opportunity to demonstrate their displeasure on the field of play.

My thought process as well. The home team matches the fans in the stands (I don't own any white Bobcat gear) and perhaps a boost psychologically having a colored uni that doesn't let the visitor see blood on your uni. Don't know if any of that factors into why a team declines letting the visitor force them into their away-whites, but possible, IMO.

[Outsider1]

So ACU wanted to wear their home purple unis on the road and have host EKU wear visitor white jerseys? I mean.... I can see why they'd say no. xdontknowx Not sure why that's "pulling crap" on anyone.

Looking at the pics in the recap for the ACU 2021 season, ACU wore white/light grey visitor jerseys for all away games except the opener vs SMU, in which they wore black/purple. I suspect that was a request from SMU and not the other way around.

No, we wore our normal away light grey that we always wore. EKU said we had to wear white. That's pulling crap. Now is the same thing coming back to haunt them?

[Outsider1]

My thought process as well. The home team matches the fans in the stands (I don't own any white Bobcat gear) and perhaps a boost psychologically having a colored uni that doesn't let the visitor see blood on your uni. Don't know if any of that factors into why a team declines letting the visitor force them into their away-whites, but possible, IMO.

There should have been better discussions before hand. Part of this was on our coach at the time, but either way EKU seems to be eating crow of their own now.

[MSUBobcat]

No, we wore our normal away light grey that we always wore. EKU said we had to wear white. That's pulling crap. Now is the same thing coming back to haunt them?

I think you may be misremembering and also have the current situation backward. EKU doesn't set any rules, obviously, since ACU wore light grey uniforms. 2nd, in this situation, nothing is "coming back to haunt them". The away team (EKU) is supposed to wear white. WKU WANTS to wear white for their "White Out" game, but in order to do so, they needed written permission before the season started (not this week). Because WKU's tweet says EKU "informed them on Tuesday of this week", I infer that they did not make their request properly in accordance with the NCAA rulebook (BEFORE THE SEASON) in regards to uniforms.

[Outsider1]

I think you may be misremembering and also have the current situation backward. EKU doesn't set any rules, obviously, since ACU wore light grey uniforms. 2nd, in this situation, nothing is "coming back to haunt them". The away team (EKU) is supposed to wear white. WKU WANTS to wear white for their "White Out" game, but in order to do so, they needed written permission before the season started (not this week). Because WKU's tweet says EKU "informed them on Tuesday of this week", I infer that they did not make their request properly in accordance with the NCAA rulebook (BEFORE THE SEASON) in regards to uniforms.

I remember well. Also, I do think it's funny to find EKU in this situation. Beyond any of that, I have always thought this whole wanting special permission for special occasions and penalties against the other if there was a mixup to be beyond idiotic. Wear your stupid colors, regardless of what they are and play the game. Who give a rat's behind about a whiteout, or any other kind of out. If your opponent's away colors are the colors you want to wear, deal with it.

[Redbird 4th & short]

Let's go Rhode Island ... down just 3-0 late Q1. Minn has ball again. Reminds me of our 1st half against Iowa .. very little offense so far.

[MSUBobcat]

St. Francis putting a hurt on Kent St. 😯

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

This same team only scored 10 points against Dayton.

LFG!

[ElCid]

Liking how St Francis is looking. That would be an awesome scalp.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I had no idea Idaho at Wyoming was on the Travel Channel! This is awesome! Great game and incredible views!

[UAalum72]

Still Red Flash 23, Golden Flashes 14 into the 4th quarter

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

I'm starting to believe.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Missouri State 4th and 5 at Ball State 12....

[ETSUfan1]

Let's go SFU!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Something wonky happened in the Missouri State/Ball State game...

The Redbirds are going to hold on, BSU 42 MSU 27 1:00 4Q

[Libertine]

StFU looks solid. Not especially good per se, but very sound. They'll be a tough out every Saturday.

Meanwhile, the best adjective to describe Kent's offense is probably "excremental".

[UAalum72]

Frankies hold on 4th down, 4 1/2 minutes to go still 23-14

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Somehow, we beat Kent State but lost to 4-7 Pioneer League Dayton.

Crazy stuff.

[SeattleCat]

GO FLASH GO!

[SeattleCat]

Idaho's Defense is legit, they're going to get a scalp too.

[TrooperCoats]

Badgers 17 Yotes 13
5:01 3rd

[Libertine]

Congrats, Red Flash! First ever FBS win for the program.

[UAalum72]

Party in Loretto PA tonight., 23-17

[ElCid]

Congrats to St Francis!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Congrats Red Flash! What an awesome win for the program!

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Unfortunately, it makes our awful AD look good but I'm thrilled for Coach V and the program!

[aceinthehole]

Can't say I saw that coming. A week after losing to Dayton, Saint Francis beats a FBS team - amazing!

CCSU lost to the Golden Flashes last year 38-10 - it was their only win.

https://twitter.com/NECsports/status/1832541051287929310

[bonarae]

getting out of reach...

Badgers 27, Yotes 13 7:35 left

[TrooperCoats]

Badgers 17 Yotes 13
5:01 3rd
Cancel the watch - Badgers go for it on 4th and get a TD. Badgers 27 Yotes 13 7:36 in the 4th

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Idaho closing in! Just got a huge sack, closing in on 2 minutes left...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Vandals with a first down! That nearly seals the deal!

This game has been great! Such a cool venue!

[Franks Tanks]

Vandals with a first down! That nearly seals the deal!

This game has been great! Such a cool venue!

Idaho is impressive. How do they produce better teams when in FCS? They weren’t this good like ever when in FBS.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Idaho wins! Their defense owned this game!

[Libertine]

Gardner-Webb leads ESPN darling JMU 3-0 at halftime. xeekx

[Vandal03]

Idaho is impressive. How do they produce better teams when in FCS? They weren’t this good like ever when in FBS.

I think it is two things. The first is Idaho is a good fit at the FCS level and the program does better when they are true to who they are. The second is conference stability. At FBS Idaho would put together a good season or two and then their conference would fall apart or not extend their membership. It happened with the Big West, WAC, and Sun Belt. As a fan it is so much fun to follow Idaho at the FCS level and I will be pissed if the school ever tries to move up again.

[Milktruck74]

Mocs March down the field and score 7-3 Mocs....over GaSt.

[ElCid]

Mocs March down the field and score 7-3 Mocs....over GaSt.

Chatty was manhandling them that whole drive.

[Milktruck74]

Chatty was manhandling them that whole drive.

Mocs D is looking really good. The O owns the front. I'm pleased so far.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Not sure how long this will hold up, but it's sure interesting...

LSU 23 Nicholls 21 13:07 3Q

[ElCid]

Mocs ahead again. 21-17 over GA St. In the 4th.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Southern Utah 21 UTEP 17 13:15 4Q

Northern Arizona 10 #20 Arizona 6 Half

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Getting close to another scalp in the West Texas town of El Paso...

Southern Utah 24 UTEP 17 2:39 4Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UTEP 1st and goal with about a minute left...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UTEP scores on the "Philly Special" with 2 seconds left...elect to kick the XP. So many FCS teams have had their hearts ripped out right at the end of regulation...

Southern Utah 24 UTEP 24 0:02 4Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

SUU settles for a FG on their OT possession. UTEP can win it with a TD...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UTEP misses the game tying FG but SUU called for offsides...first down UTEP...wow!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UTEP misses a second game tying FG attemp! The Thunderbirds win!! Congrats Southern Utah!!

Southern Utah 27 UTEP 24 Final/OT

[FUBeAR]

UTEP misses the game tying FG but SUU called for offsides...first down UTEP...wow!!
The scalp so nice, they missed it twice!

GREAT JOB T-BIRDS!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

BTW, I said it last week and I'll say this again, UTEP should be much better! There was a reasonably large, spirited crowd at the Sun Bowl tonight. The iconic stadium is easily the best venue in CUSA and one of the coolest in all of FBS. Academically, the school has a lot to offer, and personally, I would happily spend 4 years in El Paso.....

[caribbeanhen]

The scalp so nice, they missed it twice!

GREAT JOB T-BIRDS!

lol

nice win over Conference AirBnb

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

That poor UTEP kicker.

He missed FGs all game.

[MR. CHICKEN]

BTW, I said it last week and I'll say this again, UTEP should be much better! There was a reasonably large, spirited crowd at the Sun Bowl tonight. The iconic stadium is easily the best venue in CUSA and one of the coolest in all of FBS. Academically, the school has a lot to offer, and personally, I would happily spend 4 years in El Paso.....


33454

......DIDN'T THEY FILM...."A FIST FULL OF DOLLARS"........THERE?........BRAWK!

[caribbeanhen]

33454

......DIDN'T THEY FILM...."A FIST FULL OF DOLLARS"........THERE?........BRAWK!

lol

[bonarae]

There are a number of sizeable games left; week 3 games can be counted with two hands and some more.

Week 3

Prairie View A&M at Michigan State
Morgan State at Ohio
Eastern Illinois at Northwestern
Northwestern State at South Alabama
Gardner-Webb at Charlotte
SC State at Georgia Southern
NC Central at North Carolina
Northern Iowa at Nebraska
Colgate at Akron
VMI at Georgia Tech
Bethune-Cookman at Western Michigan

Will we be 0-fer now?

[ysubigred]

There are a number of sizeable games left; week 3 games can be counted with two hands and some more.

Week 3

Prairie View A&M at Michigan State
Morgan State at Ohio
Eastern Illinois at Northwestern
Northwestern State at South Alabama
Gardner-Webb at Charlotte
SC State at Georgia Southern
NC Central at North Carolina
Northern Iowa at Nebraska
Colgate at Akron
VMI at Georgia Tech
Bethune-Cookman at Western Michigan

Will we be 0-fer now?Colgate over Akron..

Sent from my SM-G990U using Tapatalk

[Sitting Bull]

There are a number of sizeable games left; week 3 games can be counted with two hands and some more.

Week 3

Prairie View A&M at Michigan State
Morgan State at Ohio
Eastern Illinois at Northwestern
Northwestern State at South Alabama
Gardner-Webb at Charlotte
SC State at Georgia Southern
NC Central at North Carolina
Northern Iowa at Nebraska
Colgate at Akron
VMI at Georgia Tech
Bethune-Cookman at Western Michigan

Will we be 0-fer now?

Possibilities:
Eastern Illinois
Gardner Webb
Colgate

[acbearkat]

BTW, I said it last week and I'll say this again, UTEP should be much better! There was a reasonably large, spirited crowd at the Sun Bowl tonight. The iconic stadium is easily the best venue in CUSA and one of the coolest in all of FBS. Academically, the school has a lot to offer, and personally, I would happily spend 4 years in El Paso.....

Do you realize how far away El Paso is from the major talent producing areas (DFW, Houston area) is? There's just not much talent near El Paso for UTEP to able to get.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Do you realize how far away El Paso is from the major talent producing areas (DFW, Houston area) is? There's just not much talent near El Paso for UTEP to able to get.

I've traveled from Houston out to Fort Stockton. I have some context! Location matters to a point. Still doesn't explain why they would struggle to compete in Big Sky, let alone at the FBS level. Bozeman, where I lived, is no less remote than El Paso. There's something at UTEP that is being untapped....

New Mexico is similar (Albuquerque) but at least they have nationally relevant basketball to pair up with an iconic venue (The Pit).

[OhioHen]

Can't say I saw that coming. A week after losing to Dayton, Saint Francis beats a FBS team - amazing!

CCSU lost to the Golden Flashes last year 38-10 - it was their only win.

https://twitter.com/NECsports/status/1832541051287929310State of Kent is building their resume for the ESPN Bottom 10.

[caribbeanhen]

I've traveled from Houston out to Fort Stockton. I have some context! Location matters to a point. Still doesn't explain why they would struggle to compete in Big Sky, let alone at the FBS level. Bozeman, where I lived, is no less remote than El Paso. There's something at UTEP that is being untapped....

New Mexico is similar (Albuquerque) but at least they have nationally relevant basketball to pair up with an iconic venue (The Pit).

Spaghetti Westerns re-mastered ?

piggybacking off Mr Chicken here

[MR. CHICKEN]

Do you realize how far away El Paso is from the major talent producing areas (DFW, Houston area) is? There's just not much talent near El Paso for UTEP to able to get.

....GET COACHES IN CARS....THERE'S 'NUFF TALENT IN TEXAS......TA STOCK EVERYBODAH.......SNIFF OUT...OKLAHOMA......NEW MEX......ROUTE 66 LAD.........BAWK!

....YOU GO TO THEM....IF THEY DON'T COME TO YOU......AWK!

[MSUBobcat]

....GET COACHES IN CARS....THERE'S 'NUFF TALENT IN TEXAS......TA STOCK EVERYBODAH.......SNIFF OUT...OKLAHOMA......NEW MEX......ROUTE 66 LAD.........BAWK!

....YOU GO TO THEM....IF THEY DON'T COME TO YOU......AWK!

Wait til he hears how far Bozeman is from DFW/Houston.... 15 kids from TX on the roster, all but 1 from those 2 areas and he's from San Antonio.

[coriander_seed]

ESPN Analytics offering truths

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GXCnW7wWUAA8KnP?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[FUBeAR]

ESPN Analytics offering truths

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GXCnW7wWUAA8KnP?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
Correct! Mercer at FCS #5 is a great call!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

It's early but this one figured to be a good scalp opportunity...

Colgate 14 Akron 0 8:11 1Q

[Libertine]

Gardner-Webb's defense is murdering Charlotte right now. Unfortunately, their offense isn't really contributing. G-W up 3-0 over Charlotte 2nd Q

[Libertine]

G-W scores on defense. Up 10-0 6:04 left in 2nd.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Akron has scored 21 straight...

Zips 21 Raiders 17 8:48 2Q

[Libertine]

G-W offense finally contributes. TD pass before the break.

Charlotte gets a FG at the halftime buzzer.

G-W up 17-3 on UNCC

[Reign of Terrier]

ETSU up 28-17 on the Bizon. Holy cow.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Gardner-Webb 20 Charlotte 12 7:39 4Q

Akron 28 Colgate 20 End of 3Q

[Libertine]

Charlotte making a comeback, now tied 20-20. 5:20 remaining.

[Libertine]

Aaaand G-W fully collapses. Throws a pick and gives up a TD one play later. Charlotte has now scored 20 points in the last 7 minutes.

UNCC 27-20, 4:55 left.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Aaaand G-W fully collapses. Throws a pick and gives up a TD one play later. Charlotte has now scored 20 points in the last 7 minutes.

UNCC 27-20, 4:55 left.

Yikes! Both Colgate and GWU have blown pretty big leads tonight. The Bulldogs fold being worse since it has occurred late in the game...

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

GW never finishes the job.

[ElCid]

GW never finishes the job.

Not so fast. G-W on the 1. They can tie it.

[ElCid]

G-W but goes for 2 and fails. 27-26. Under 2min.

[Libertine]

G-W scores, goes for 2xp. Doesn't get it. UNCC 27-26. 1:55 remaining.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

GWU scores but the 2 pt try failed...ugh...

Charlotte 27 GWU 26 1:55 4Q

[Libertine]

Everybody and their mom saw that 2xp play coming.

[Libertine]

G-W forces a punt but have :20 to go length of the field.

[Libertine]

I don't know necessarily that there's a textbook way to handle going 75 yards in 20 seconds. If there were, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't include throwing a short pass and then standing around for 10 seconds or attempting a Hail Mary from your own 30-yard line.

Charlotte wins.

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Not so fast. G-W on the 1. They can tie it.

Told you.

[bonarae]

No more scalps brewing? xconfusedx

Week 4:
Saint Francis at Eastern Michigan
Northern Iowa at Hawaii
Eastern Washington at Nevada
Youngstown State at Pitt
Houston Christian at UTSA
Villanova at Maryland
Portland State at Boise State
Florida A&M at Troy
Monmouth at FIU
CCSU at UMass

[caribbeanhen]

No more scalps brewing? xconfusedx

Week 4:
Saint Francis at Eastern Michigan
Northern Iowa at Hawaii
Eastern Washington at Nevada
Youngstown State at Pitt
Houston Christian at UTSA
Villanova at Maryland
Portland State at Boise State
Florida A&M at Troy
Monmouth at FIU
CCSU at UMass

I'm going with N Iowa

Hawaii looks bad, Wagner played Delaware State tougher than the Rainbows did

[aceinthehole]

No more scalps brewing? xconfusedx

Week 4:
CCSU at UMass

Don't sleep on Central in this one. A little momentum and a easy bus ride up I-91 to Amherst.

CCSU starting QB Brady Olsen is a transfer from the Minutemen. UMess is reeling and not looking good at all.

[coriander_seed]

Correct! Mercer at FCS #5 is a great call!
xthumbsupx

[aceinthehole]

Don't sleep on Central in this one. A little momentum and a easy bus ride up I-91 to Amherst.

CCSU starting QB Brady Olsen is a transfer from the Minutemen. UMess is reeling and not looking good at all.

Tied at 21 at Halftime in Amherst.

[Libertine]

Monmouth tied with FIU going to the 4th quarter, 35-35.

[Libertine]

Monmouth converts an FIU fumble into a late FG. Leads 45-42, 1:52 left in the game.

[Libertine]

FIU drives the length of the field and fumbles AT THE GOAL LINE. Monmouth ball. :32 left.

[Libertine]

Two QB sneaks and a knee for Monmouth. Congrats, Hawks! Hang the scalp.

[ElCid]

FIU fighting for extra yards and got the ball stripped, at the 1. Congrats Monmouth.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Congrats Monmouth! What a win!

It's been pretty cool to watch Monmouth's maturation as a program.....

[Chalupa Batman]

What a way to secure a scalp! Congrats Monmouth

[Libertine]

Does Kennesaw count as a scalp? They're about to lose their homecoming game by two scores to UT-Martin.

KSU looks just awful on offense and not so good on defense either. The kicker seems decent though. Could be a really long year for Hooty.

[Preferred Walk-On]

Does Kennesaw count as a scalp? They're about to lose their homecoming game by two scores to UT-Martin.

KSU looks just awful on offense and not so good on defense either. The kicker seems decent though. Could be a really long year for Hooty.

Tennessee-Martin is a good team. Lost to AGS #14 Southeast Missouri State (soon to be ranked higher) by 3 pt...in 2 OT...and yet, AGS has them ranked #36...NUMBER 36. Child please. Congrats to the Skyhawks on the win! Can somebody do a welfare check on HootyHoo?

[Reign of Terrier]

Does Kennesaw count as a scalp? They're about to lose their homecoming game by two scores to UT-Martin.

KSU looks just awful on offense and not so good on defense either. The kicker seems decent though. Could be a really long year for Hooty.

Bohannon era soon to be over

[Sitting Bull]

Does Kennesaw count as a scalp? They're about to lose their homecoming game by two scores to UT-Martin.

KSU looks just awful on offense and not so good on defense either. The kicker seems decent though. Could be a really long year for Hooty.

Welcome to CUSA!!

[Libertine]

Bohannon era soon to be over

Watching the KSU offense is just painful. They seem so completely lost, like they're still trying to figure how to run the triple-option now that they can't cut-block.


Welcome to CUSA!!

This Friday, Jacksonville State will have the honor of baptizing Hoo-ville into the conference.

[Reign of Terrier]

Watching the KSU offense is just painful. They seem so completely lost, like they're still trying to figure how to run the triple-option now that they can't cut-block.



This Friday, Jacksonville State will have the honor of baptizing Hoo-ville into the conference.


As someone who watched the option for like 15 years, it’s pretty much dead now. There is no option anymore. Just the sling T (what Navy runs with cronic) and a multiple-ish formation team that runs 80% of the time (army). No triple option, maybe double or speed option.

What Bohannan is doing is trying to run pass plays and pass concepts out of an option foundation. Everyone does the inverse of this, but when you do the option as the foundation your OL isn’t great at pass blocking and your QB isn’t accurate because he’s doing a lot of bootlegs and was recruited to run first anyway.

As far as I know, no one has transitioned successfully away from the option AND elevated their game long term. You are much better off just ripping off the bandaid. Your going to have a transition phase anyway.

[POD Knows]

Tennessee-Martin is a good team. Lost to AGS #14 Southeast Missouri State (soon to be ranked higher) by 3 pt...in 2 OT...and yet, AGS has them ranked #36...NUMBER 36. Child please. Congrats to the Skyhawks on the win! Can somebody do a welfare check on HootyHoo?
Yea. They aren’t good but they will probably win out with that dog**** schedule they have for the rest of the year. Might as well put them in the top 25 because they will win out

[caribbeanhen]

Welcome to CUSA!!

C'mon on in, will leave the light on for ya

[NY Crusader 2010]

Maine @ Oklahoma next week. Is this the last FBS-FCS game or is Alabama playing WCU or UT-Martin or someone like that the week before Auburn?

Here's something wild to think about: St. Francis (PA) has a scalp this year (Kent) and currently sits winless and in last place in the NEC.

[caribbeanhen]

Maine @ Oklahoma next week. Is this the last FBS-FCS game or is Alabama playing WCU or UT-Martin or someone like that the week before Auburn?

Here's something wild to think about: St. Francis (PA) has a scalp this year (Kent) and currently sits winless and in last place in the NEC.

Kent State is horrible and ranked last in FBS on Massey

about 80 or so FCS teams ranked higher than Kent

How many scalps happened outside of CUSA and the MAC ?

[bonarae]

How many scalps happened outside of CUSA and the MAC ?

Just two, both from the MWC.

[MSUBobcat]

Kent State is horrible and ranked last in FBS on Massey

about 80 or so FCS teams ranked higher than Kent

How many scalps happened outside of CUSA and the MAC ?

2 MWC scalps from the Big Sky (MSU over New Mexico, Idaho over Wyoming; Massey FBS #113 and #120, respectively). Surprisingly, only 8 FCS teams higher than UNM.

[caribbeanhen]

2 MWC scalps from the Big Sky (MSU over New Mexico, Idaho over Wyoming; Massey FBS #113 and #120, respectively). Surprisingly, only 8 FCS teams higher than UNM.

I saw that great comeback by Montana State vs New Mexico and yes, should be more than 8 FCS teams ranked higher than UNM but times have changed.

By the way, my claim that 80 or so FCS teams are ranked higher than Kent is incorrect, it's less but I'm not counting them up

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Kent State is horrible and ranked last in FBS on Massey

about 80 or so FCS teams ranked higher than Kent

How many scalps happened outside of CUSA and the MAC ?

I'm proud of the scalp (never thought I would see it happen in my lifetime) but Kent State is just awful. They might be the worst FBS team in the last decade. I wish we could trade the 2022 overtime loss to Akron (10-win season then) with the win over Kent State.

[ElCid]

Maine @ Oklahoma next week. Is this the last FBS-FCS game or is Alabama playing WCU or UT-Martin or someone like that the week before Auburn?

Here's something wild to think about: St. Francis (PA) has a scalp this year (Kent) and currently sits winless and in last place in the NEC.

We still got Clemson, the week before they got SC. Yeesh. Have beaten them since '36. I should try to go, its only 30 or so miles away, but I hate seeing slaughter up close. I've been to a couple of our games with them. We used to keep it close into the 70s. The last, relatively, close game was 45-17 in 08. I went to that one.

[FUBeAR]

Maine @ Oklahoma next week. Is this the last FBS-FCS game or is Alabama playing WCU or UT-Martin or someone like that the week before Auburn?

Here's something wild to think about: St. Francis (PA) has a scalp this year (Kent) and currently sits winless and in last place in the NEC.
Mercer goes to Tuscaloosa to put a beat down on Alabama on 11/16