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Familiar Faces in New Places: FCS-to-FCS Transfer QBs Step Into Success

An FBS drop-down player is usually thought of first with quarterback transfers to the FCS, but FCS-to-FCS transfer QBs are grabbing an early spotlight in the 2024 season. Relying on…

2 weeks ago Brian McLaughlin

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Getting Over the Hurdle: Potential FCS vs. FBS Wins in 2024 College Football Season

Big Brother is watching, but maybe not enough, with the history of FCS teams beating FBS opponents quite rich. More wins appear on the way during the 2024 college football…

4 weeks ago Brian McLaughlin

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Undrafted FCS Players Who Are Strong Candidates to Make NFL Opening-Day Rosters

Undrafted FCS players usually enter NFL training camps as longshots, but here are 10 who may work their way onto 2024 season rosters.

2 months ago Brian McLaughlin

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Room on the Bandwagon: Under-the-Radar FCS Teams to Watch in 2024

The 2024 season will have its share of under-the-radar FCS teams that will have people talking. Here are eight candidates.

2 months ago Brian McLaughlin

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By the Numbers: FCS Explosive Players Returning for the 2024 Season

FCS explosive playmakers are easy to spot out in open space with the football. Here’s a top-10 list of returnees for the 2024 season.

3 months ago Brian McLaughlin

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By the Numbers: Top FCS Offensive Duos Returning in the 2024 Season

With top FCS offensive duos returning for the 2024 college football season, two (teammates, that is) can prove to be better than one.

4 months ago Brian McLaughlin

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By the Numbers: FCS Gems Can Be Mined in the NFL Draft’s Seventh Round

In the NFL Draft's seventh round, former FCS players have proven to be exceptional finds. Here's a list of key selections since 2010.

5 months ago Brian McLaughlin

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By the Numbers: FCS National Statistical Leaders Returning in 2024 Season

The cupboard isn't bare. Many FCS national statistical leaders from last year are returning for the 2024 season.

6 months ago Brian McLaughlin

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Granite (State) Strong: NFL Draft Prospect Dylan Laube Hurdles Adversity Like Tacklers

Dylan Laube is becoming more well known by the month. Metaphorically speaking, he’s a very talented hurdler. The sport he’s gaining more of a national reputation in is football –…

7 months ago Brian McLaughlin

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By the Numbers: What Active Head Coaches Have the Most FCS Career Wins

Changes in the coaching fraternity have reworked the FCS career wins list among active head coaches. Here's a top-10 breakdown.