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The announcements of the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan awards will cap the 2025 Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show Saturday night. Learn the winners as they happen on our livestream.
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Payton, Buchanan Announcements to Highlight FCS National Awards Show | Opta Analyst
The announcements of the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan awards will cap the 2025 Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The announcements of the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan awards will cap the 2025 Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show Saturday night. Learn the winners as they happen on our livestream.
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Happy New Year! But let's look back as well because it's been quite the 2025 FCS season.
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FCS Football Review: 10 Things to Remember About the 2025 Season | Opta Analyst
A look back at top games, players, performances and storylines that have shaped the 2025 FCS football season.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy New Year! But let's look back as well because it's been quite the 2025 FCS season.
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FCS football is home to 13 conferences and 129 schools.
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Happy New Year!
We thank you for the growth in followers in 2025:
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Happy New Year!
December 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
FCS football is home to 13 conferences and 129 schools.
We thank you for the growth in followers in 2025:
X: @OptaAnalystFCS – 9.1%
Facebook: FCS Football (OptaAnalystFCS) – 54.5%
Instagram: OptaAnalystFCS – 39.1%
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Happy New Year!
We thank you for the growth in followers in 2025:
X: @OptaAnalystFCS – 9.1%
Facebook: FCS Football (OptaAnalystFCS) – 54.5%
Instagram: OptaAnalystFCS – 39.1%
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Happy New Year!
VMI has announced Ashley Ingram as its new football coach. He went 16-6 in guiding Division II Carson-Newman the last two seasons.
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FCS Football Head Coaching Changes: Who's New for the 2026 Season? | Opta Analyst
An evolving list of FCS football head coaching changes from the 2025 season. The changes occur for various reasons.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
VMI has announced Ashley Ingram as its new football coach. He went 16-6 in guiding Division II Carson-Newman the last two seasons.
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Over 30 FCS-level senior standouts have accepted invitations to an inaugural showcase with NFL teams as part of the national championship game in Nashville, Tennessee.
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New NFL-FCS Showcase Aims to Increase Draft Exposure of Leading Senior Prospects | Opta Analyst
The NFL-FCS Showcase will debut over national championship weekend, seeking to increase exposure of senior draft-eligible prospects.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Over 30 FCS-level senior standouts have accepted invitations to an inaugural showcase with NFL teams as part of the national championship game in Nashville, Tennessee.
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The 2025 FCS season has been a ton of fun.
Here are some of the national special teams leaders.
Here are some of the national special teams leaders.
December 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The 2025 FCS season has been a ton of fun.
Here are some of the national special teams leaders.
Here are some of the national special teams leaders.
Some of the FCS national defensive leaders.
Illinois State's Tye Niekamp has 155 tackles heading into the national championship game.
Illinois State's Tye Niekamp has 155 tackles heading into the national championship game.
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Some of the FCS national defensive leaders.
Illinois State's Tye Niekamp has 155 tackles heading into the national championship game.
Illinois State's Tye Niekamp has 155 tackles heading into the national championship game.
The 2025 FCS season has been a ton of fun.
Here are some of the national offensive leaders.
Here are some of the national offensive leaders.
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The 2025 FCS season has been a ton of fun.
Here are some of the national offensive leaders.
Here are some of the national offensive leaders.
Line them up - they're looking good.
Five numbers that help define Montana State's 2025 season as it prepares to play for the FCS national championship.
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Five numbers that help define Montana State's 2025 season as it prepares to play for the FCS national championship.
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FCS Championship Game: Five Numbers to Know With the Montana State Bobcats | Opta Analyst
Five numbers that help define Montana State's 2025 season as it prepares to play for the FCS national championship.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Line them up - they're looking good.
Five numbers that help define Montana State's 2025 season as it prepares to play for the FCS national championship.
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Five numbers that help define Montana State's 2025 season as it prepares to play for the FCS national championship.
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The Illinois State Redbirds are seeking their first FCS national championship. Here are five numbers that help explain their amazing run to Nashville.
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FCS Championship Game: Five Numbers to Know With the Illinois State Redbirds | Opta Analyst
The Illinois State Redbirds are seeking their first FCS national championship. Here are five numbers that help explain their amazing season.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Illinois State Redbirds are seeking their first FCS national championship. Here are five numbers that help explain their amazing run to Nashville.
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Montana State won the 1984 FCS national championship.
Coach Brent Vigen has the Big Sky champion Bobcats seeking a second title in their third appearance in the championship game in the last five seasons.
Coach Brent Vigen has the Big Sky champion Bobcats seeking a second title in their third appearance in the championship game in the last five seasons.
December 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Montana State won the 1984 FCS national championship.
Coach Brent Vigen has the Big Sky champion Bobcats seeking a second title in their third appearance in the championship game in the last five seasons.
Coach Brent Vigen has the Big Sky champion Bobcats seeking a second title in their third appearance in the championship game in the last five seasons.
Illinois State coach Brock Spack on the national finalist Redbirds, who have gone from an 8-4 regular season to winning a record four road games in the FCS playoffs.
December 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Illinois State coach Brock Spack on the national finalist Redbirds, who have gone from an 8-4 regular season to winning a record four road games in the FCS playoffs.
Who's going to hoist the NCAA FCS trophy on Jan. 5?
We look at the championship game history of Montana State and Illinois State.
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We look at the championship game history of Montana State and Illinois State.
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The FCS Championship Game History of 2025 Finalists Montana State, Illinois State | Opta Analyst
Montana State and Illinois State will meet in the 2025 FCS championship game. Here’s the history of their previous title game appearances.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Who's going to hoist the NCAA FCS trophy on Jan. 5?
We look at the championship game history of Montana State and Illinois State.
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We look at the championship game history of Montana State and Illinois State.
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The Montana State offense vs. the Illinois State defense.
The Illinois State defense vs. the Montana State offense.
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The Illinois State defense vs. the Montana State offense.
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FCS Championship Game: Montana State vs. Illinois State Tale of the Tape | Opta Analyst
Montana State vs. Illinois State is a fascinating FCS championship game matchup. Here's what to expect when each team has the ball.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Montana State offense vs. the Illinois State defense.
The Illinois State defense vs. the Montana State offense.
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The Illinois State defense vs. the Montana State offense.
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With New Hampshire and Presbyterian announcing head coaching hires, 16 of the 19 FCS openings have been filled to date.
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FCS Football Head Coaching Changes: Who's New for the 2026 Season? | Opta Analyst
An evolving list of FCS football head coaching changes from the 2025 season. The changes occur for various reasons.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
With New Hampshire and Presbyterian announcing head coaching hires, 16 of the 19 FCS openings have been filled to date.
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We're one week away from the FCS national championship game.
December 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We're one week away from the FCS national championship game.
Small-school NFL Draft expert Josh Buchanan lists his top-five seniors to watch in the 2025 FCS championship game (Jan. 5 in Nashville, Tennessee).
December 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Small-school NFL Draft expert Josh Buchanan lists his top-five seniors to watch in the 2025 FCS championship game (Jan. 5 in Nashville, Tennessee).
Happy New Year! But let's look back as well.
The Celebration Bowl put an exclamation on the 2025 HBCU season.
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The Celebration Bowl put an exclamation on the 2025 HBCU season.
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HBCU Football 2025 Season Review: The Numbers Add Up Well | Opta Analyst
The 2025 HBCU football season overflowed with great storylines, and it capped by the Celebration Bowl going to four overtimes.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy New Year! But let's look back as well.
The Celebration Bowl put an exclamation on the 2025 HBCU season.
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The Celebration Bowl put an exclamation on the 2025 HBCU season.
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FCS players have been committing to the major all-star games. We have the growing list.
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FCS Football Standouts Participating in the Major 2026 All-Star Games | Opta Analyst
The major 2026 all-star games are scheduled for January and February. FCS football standouts hope to put their stamp on them.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
FCS players have been committing to the major all-star games. We have the growing list.
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The FCS teams with the most wins in a season. Where the 2025 national finalists might fit on the all-time list.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The FCS teams with the most wins in a season. Where the 2025 national finalists might fit on the all-time list.
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We're thrilled to be nearing the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show.
Please enjoy the awards program.
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Please enjoy the awards program.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We're thrilled to be nearing the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show.
Please enjoy the awards program.
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Please enjoy the awards program.
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There are 19 FCS programs with a head coaching change this offseason. All but five have announced a new coach.
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FCS Football Head Coaching Changes: Who's New for the 2026 Season? | Opta Analyst
An evolving list of FCS football head coaching changes from the 2025 season. The changes occur for various reasons.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
There are 19 FCS programs with a head coaching change this offseason. All but five have announced a new coach.
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An impressive 10 of the 13 preseason favorites went on to win conference titles.
Heading toward the FCS championship game, here's a look back at the 2025 season.
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Heading toward the FCS championship game, here's a look back at the 2025 season.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
An impressive 10 of the 13 preseason favorites went on to win conference titles.
Heading toward the FCS championship game, here's a look back at the 2025 season.
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Heading toward the FCS championship game, here's a look back at the 2025 season.
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We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for another great year of FCS football and beyond.
December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for another great year of FCS football and beyond.