The best part of this year's nonconference schedule between FCS programs is the best games go on and on.
Try to pick the 10 best games, it can be 15. Go for 15 and 20 or 25 might be better.
Strong nonconference matchups are attractive, risky and ultimately good for the FCS. Following is a countdown of the best ones:
20. Bethune-Cookman (MEAC) at Tennessee State (Ohio Valley), Sept. 1 - The Merritt Classic features two teams that have played three straight close games this decade.
18. Tennessee State (Ohio Valley) at Hampton (MEAC), Sept. 15 - As FCS independent Hampton searched far and wide for opponents from five different classifications, this home game is basically the highlight of its schedule.
14. Jackson State (SWAC) vs. Tennessee State (Ohio Valley) at Memphis, Tennessee, Sept. 8 - The Southern Heritage Classic is a big draw at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. TSU escaped with a 17-15 win before 47,407 last year.
11. Prairie View A&M (SWAC) vs. North Carolina Central (MEAC) at Atlanta, Sept. 2 - The MEAC-SWAC Challenge shifts to Georgia State Stadium. Prairie View is seeking its first win in the 14-year-old series and North Carolina Central is making its first appearance.
4. North Carolina A&T (MEAC) vs. Jacksonville State (Ohio Valley) at Montgomery, Alabama, Aug. 25 - The Aggies are basically playing a road game as they put the longest winning streak in the FCS (12 games) on the line in the annual FCS Kickoff.
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Try to pick the 10 best games, it can be 15. Go for 15 and 20 or 25 might be better.
Strong nonconference matchups are attractive, risky and ultimately good for the FCS. Following is a countdown of the best ones:
20. Bethune-Cookman (MEAC) at Tennessee State (Ohio Valley), Sept. 1 - The Merritt Classic features two teams that have played three straight close games this decade.
18. Tennessee State (Ohio Valley) at Hampton (MEAC), Sept. 15 - As FCS independent Hampton searched far and wide for opponents from five different classifications, this home game is basically the highlight of its schedule.
14. Jackson State (SWAC) vs. Tennessee State (Ohio Valley) at Memphis, Tennessee, Sept. 8 - The Southern Heritage Classic is a big draw at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. TSU escaped with a 17-15 win before 47,407 last year.
11. Prairie View A&M (SWAC) vs. North Carolina Central (MEAC) at Atlanta, Sept. 2 - The MEAC-SWAC Challenge shifts to Georgia State Stadium. Prairie View is seeking its first win in the 14-year-old series and North Carolina Central is making its first appearance.
4. North Carolina A&T (MEAC) vs. Jacksonville State (Ohio Valley) at Montgomery, Alabama, Aug. 25 - The Aggies are basically playing a road game as they put the longest winning streak in the FCS (12 games) on the line in the annual FCS Kickoff.
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