Category: FCS

  • FCS Victories Over FBS: Like a Zombie, UMass Will Rise Again

    FCS Victories Over FBS: Like a Zombie, UMass Will Rise Again

    Maine took UMass to the woodshed Saturday, 35-10, adding to the growing tally of FCS victories over FBS teams in 2021.  However, UMass, will rise again. Ultimately, as dim as the prospects may seem, and in zombie-like fashion. It might be a minute, though. As zombie things go, it will not be pretty.  But someday,…

  • Rhode Island Rams way into FCS Victories Over FBS at UMass

    Rhode Island Rams way into FCS Victories Over FBS at UMass

    Rhode Island rammed their way into the FCS victories over FBS column for 2021 with a 35-22 win at Massachusetts. The Rams got on the board first after a 56-yard punt return left them with an enviable first and goal from the eight.  Kasim Hill did the touchdown honors from two yards out on a…

  • Two More 2021 FCS Victories Over FBS Teams and More to Come?

    Two More 2021 FCS Victories Over FBS Teams and More to Come?

    There were two more FCS victories over FBS teams last weekend in a 2021 season that has seen the FCS flexing its muscle against the upper division. Will there be more to come? The Evil Eye foresaw one of these and considered, but rejected, the other. Northern Arizona 21 at Arizona 19 Northern Arizona extended…

  • The Horizon and the Dust: 2021 FCS Victories Over FBS Teams

    The Horizon and the Dust: 2021 FCS Victories Over FBS Teams

    There were two more 2021 FCS victories over FBS teams last weekend.  There may be more on the horizon.  And there are some in the dust. A brief perusal of the schedule this weekend reveals a number of very interesting FCS v. FBS games.  It is a fool’s errand to try to predict these.  However,…

  • Six FCS Victories Over FBS Teams To Open The 2021 Season

    Six FCS Victories Over FBS Teams To Open The 2021 Season

    There were six FCS victories over FBS teams as the 2021 college football season opened in earnest.  One thing seems to stand out:  Offensive execution. It seems that the FCS hoard may have closed the gap somewhat on their upper division brethren.  One reason could be that most played their seasons in the spring of…

  • FCS Victories Over FBS Teams in 2020: And Then There Was One

    FCS Victories Over FBS Teams in 2020: And Then There Was One

    FCS victories over FBS teams in 2020:  And then there was one.  Like everything else in 2020, the usual expected tally fell victim to COVID-19. Jacksonville State managed to battle through and claim the sole victory, a 19-10 win at Florida International. Thus, the Mythical FCS Victories Over FBS 2020 National Championship is awarded to…

  • FCS Victories Over FBS: Jacksonville State Beats FIU

    FCS Victories Over FBS: Jacksonville State Beats FIU

    Jacksonville State beat Florida International 19-10 Friday night, to notch the first FCS over FBS victory of the season.  Jacksonville State is 3-1.  In this ‘Rona-disrupted season there have not been nearly as many of the FCS versus FBS games as there normally are.  Not that many FCS outfits are even playing, as many teams…