FCS moving toward 12-game regular seasons beginning in 2026


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INDIANAPOLIS -- FCS teams would be allowed to play 12 regular-season games every year under a Division I Football Championship Subdivision Oversight Committee recommendation.

The NCAA announced Tuesday the one-game extension would go into effect in 2026 if the Division I Council gives its approval during its June 24-25 meeting.

Current legislation permits 12 regular-season games in years when there are 14 Saturdays from the first permissible playing date through the last playing date in November. In all other years, only 11 regular-season contests are permitted.

The recommendation also would standardize the start date of the FCS season as the Thursday 13 weeks before the FCS championship bracket is released, which is the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

 



So basically the swac is going back to a 9 game conference schedule. 😂 With our AD's it will be the same ole thing. I get blown out FBS, 2 D's and a swac school. Them ninjas are the laziest AD's on the planet.
 
Tigerpride said:
I hope THEE stays at 11.
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How many of those will be non-conference -conference match ups?

CEE DOG said:
So basically the swac is going back to a 9 game conference schedule. 😂 With our AD's it will be the same ole thing. I get blown out FBS, 2 D's and a swac school. Them ninjas are the laziest AD's on the planet.
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Oh hell no, make those AD's do their jobs
 
CEE DOG said:
So basically the swac is going back to a 9 game conference schedule. 😂 With our AD's it will be the same ole thing. I get blown out FBS, 2 D's and a swac school. Them ninjas are the laziest AD's on the planet.
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Our AD has the Hornets playing 5 home games with 3 in state games. I can’t complain about his scheduling.
 
Would be interesting to see how AD Robinson puts together our schedule with 12 games. We usually stick to G5 schools which are closer to our level of competition and I like that. We chose a g5, one FCS and one powerhouse d2 this year. Can’t beat our scheduling ideology
 
Fiyah said:
How many of those will be non-conference -conference match ups?



Oh hell no, make those AD's do their jobs
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Fiyah,

I know some of you all don't like that JSU plays non-conference conference (NCC) games, BUT y'all are not JSU. Worry about what concerns you. You all have a lil 15K seat stadium that you can't fill up. We only play NCC games that make sense for US. JSU-SU-Alcorn-Grambling are the center of the SWAC, and it will be hard for those schools not to play each other due to divisions. You have just not had to experience that because you don't have any cross-division rivals, but I would GUARANTEE you that if, for some reason, the SWAC developed a format where TxSo or GSU rolled off your schedule, you would still play them.

So, to answer your question, if SU or Alcorn and maybe GSU/MVSU fall off our schedule, there is a strong possibility that we would still play them. Why would we play Southeastern Louisiana when we could play GSU or SU? Don't worry, we wont be calling PV.
 
TheeVET said:
Would be interesting to see how AD Robinson puts together our schedule with 12 games. We usually stick to G5 schools which are closer to our level of competition and I like that. We chose a g5, one FCS and one powerhouse d2 this year. Can’t beat our scheduling ideology
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I can't see him scheduling an FCS. A fellow FCS has nothing to offer us. I think we have seen his formula. We will play a G5, a D2 and one or two of the SWAC teams that roll off. Or he will find us a classic with the MEAC and TNState.

Speaking of TNState, I think that would be the easiest choice. We could do a home and home with TNState or shop the game around to a city that is willing to pay if Memphis is not. I think Memphis will eventually come to the table for us.
 
Tigerpride said:
Speaking of TNState, I think that would be the easiest choice. We could do a home and home with TNState or shop the game around to a city that is willing to pay if Memphis is not. I think Memphis will eventually come to the table for us.
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RE: Memphis - I could definitely see this happening. Until then, TSU-JSU home series sounds great!
 
Tigerpride said:
I can't see him scheduling an FCS. A fellow FCS has nothing to offer us. I think we have seen his formula. We will play a G5, a D2 and one or two of the SWAC teams that roll off. Or he will find us a classic with the MEAC and TNState.

Speaking of TNState, I think that would be the easiest choice. We could do a home and home with TNState or shop the game around to a city that is willing to pay if Memphis is not. I think Memphis will eventually come to the table for us.
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I’ll be interested to see how AAMU vs TNSU home and home looks attendance wise. I know it’s beating a dead horse, but come on home TNSU. The SWAC will leave the light on for you , your fan base needs a shot in the arm, and you’re a blue blood that has natural rivalries with FAMU, JSU, SU, AAMU , and Grambling.
 
TnSU has no desire to only be able to go to the celebration bowl. It's about time folks realized that not every FCS HBCU is going to be interested in that. Just the same as many D2 HBCU's prefer the playoffs. Do you not see the teams that got the hell on from the MEAC because of it? Ain't saying it's a bad thing but that's just not everyone's goal nor should it be. In a year where you don't win the conference, then what? You get 100K if your conference wins? Being obligated to the CB destroyed their conference and most of them didn't want that either.
 
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TnSU has no desire to only be able to go to the celebration bowl. It's about time folks realized that not every FCS HBCU is going to be interested in that. Just the same as many D2 HBCU's prefer the playoffs. Do you not see the teams that got the hell on from the MEAC because of it? Ain't saying it's a bad thing but that's just not everyone's goal nor should it be. In a year where you don't win the conference, then what? You get 100K if your conference wins? Being obligated to the CB destroyed their conference and most of them didn't want that either.
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Shouldn’t the TSU alums and fans have a say in the direction of the program. I think they are speaking by not attending games when the opponent is not a HBCU. A&T and Hampton fall into this same position.
 
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TnSU has no desire to only be able to go to the celebration bowl. It's about time folks realized that not every FCS HBCU is going to be interested in that. Just the same as many D2 HBCU's prefer the playoffs. Do you not see the teams that got the hell on from the MEAC because of it? Ain't saying it's a bad thing but that's just not everyone's goal nor should it be. In a year where you don't win the conference, then what? You get 100K if your conference wins? Being obligated to the CB destroyed their conference and most of them didn't want that either.
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Tenn State just averaged 5252 fans in a “playoff season”…. That right there tells you them folks don’t care about no playoffs…
 
Attendance arguments.... sigh. What is TnSU's record against AAMU, ASU, JSU and FAMU in the last 20 years? Did having better attendance help any of yall have a winning record against them? lol. Who gives a shit when you get beaten by 60 when you play a decent FCS team OOC? That's exactly why I said what I said. Everyone doesn't have the same goals. When you have high attendance and can't beat nobody is that an acclaim? I'm just asking.

Sure, fans would rather see HBCU's but that has nothing to do with the direction of your program. A&T dominated the celebration bowl and didn't give a shit about attendance when they bounced to the CAA. Neither did Hampton. Again, not everyone has the same goals. Thinking there's something wrong with wanting to be the actual best team in the country is wild.
 



unknown1 said:
Attendance arguments.... sigh. What is TnSU's record against AAMU, ASU, JSU and FAMU in the last 20 years? Did having better attendance help any of yall have a winning record against them? lol. Who gives a shit when you get beaten by 60 when you play a decent FCS team OOC? That's exactly why I said what I said. Everyone doesn't have the same goals. When you have high attendance and can't beat nobody is that an acclaim? I'm just asking.

Sure, fans would rather see HBCU's but that has nothing to do with the direction of your program. A&T dominated the celebration bowl and didn't give a shit about attendance when they bounced to the CAA. Neither did Hampton. Again, not everyone has the same goals. Thinking there's something wrong with wanting to be the actual best team in the country is wild.
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Dude, I have yet to meet a TNState alum who like the OVC. If there are some, they are in the minority. So what are you talking about? How many times has TNState been to the playoffs in the last 20 years? Also, you can still go to the playoffs from the SWAC. FAMU went in 2021. I can practically guarantee you that if JSU doesn't win the EAST this year, we will be in the playoffs.

Meanwhile, TNState will be playing in an empty stadium, waiting on HBCUs to save them. Why do you think they have to play in the SHC for that lil bit of money? It's because they don't make ANY money at a home game. They might make some this year for HC vs Howard...maybe.

The same example can be used for the App State's and GaSouthern's of the world. They knew the playoffs were lowly and would rather play for a lil bowl game than for a playoff that got them nothing.

As for TNState, JSU won the last 3. You think they would want to see JSU right now? lol

Did you really go to Valley?
 
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unknown1 said:
Attendance arguments.... sigh. What is TnSU's record against AAMU, ASU, JSU and FAMU in the last 20 years? Did having better attendance help any of yall have a winning record against them? lol. Who gives a shit when you get beaten by 60 when you play a decent FCS team OOC? That's exactly why I said what I said. Everyone doesn't have the same goals. When you have high attendance and can't beat nobody is that an acclaim? I'm just asking.

Sure, fans would rather see HBCU's but that has nothing to do with the direction of your program. A&T dominated the celebration bowl and didn't give a shit about attendance when they bounced to the CAA. Neither did Hampton. Again, not everyone has the same goals. Thinking there's something wrong with wanting to be the actual best team in the country is wild.
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I can only speak for AAMU… we are 4-2 over Tennessee State over the last 20 years….. and since you mention A&T and Hampton… how are they faring now? A&T cant even beat the MEAC schools…
 
south park beat a dead horse GIF
 
When it boils down to it, no one can give any type of valid reason, other than attendance, as to why TSU should join the SWAC. You get more fans and have to add travel to Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. They obviously have no interest in it so I don't see why it keeps being brought up. Folks on here used to talk that same nonsense about the MEAC for competing in the playoffs. Clearly, the CB isn't everyone's goal and there's nothing wrong with that. It would be like UNH joining the MEAC because their attendance is low. For them, that wouldn't make any sense. Hell, even the Ivy League is about to start participating in the playoffs and money is clearly not an issue for them. That will make every single fcs conference except for the SWAC and MEAC that go to the playoffs.
 
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When it boils down to it, no one can give any type of valid reason, other than attendance, as to why TSU should join the SWAC. You get more fans and have to add travel to Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. They obviously have no interest in it so I don't see why it keeps being brought up. Folks on here used to talk that same nonsense about the MEAC for competing in the playoffs. Clearly, the CB isn't everyone's goal and there's nothing wrong with that. It would be like UNH joining the MEAC because their attendance is low. For them, that wouldn't make any sense. Hell, even the Ivy League is about to start participating in the playoffs and money is clearly not an issue for them. That will make every single fcs conference except for the SWAC and MEAC that go to the playoffs.
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Keep ignoring your alums, fans and stakeholders and see what that gets you.
 
unknown1 said:
When it boils down to it, no one can give any type of valid reason, other than attendance, as to why TSU should join the SWAC. You get more fans and have to add travel to Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. They obviously have no interest in it so I don't see why it keeps being brought up. Folks on here used to talk that same nonsense about the MEAC for competing in the playoffs. Clearly, the CB isn't everyone's goal and there's nothing wrong with that. It would be like UNH joining the MEAC because their attendance is low. For them, that wouldn't make any sense. Hell, even the Ivy League is about to start participating in the playoffs and money is clearly not an issue for them. That will make every single fcs conference except for the SWAC and MEAC that go to the playoffs.
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Dude, you keep harping on what isn't a goal but the truth is, ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Those FCS schools can't do what we do. Why? Because while you are groveling over them, those people see the FCS playoffs as 3rd or 4th teir football. They could give a rats azz about it. All of those LA schools wouldn't care if their team is in the playoffs if an LSU game is on. Then they have the lower tier schools like Tulane, ULL, etc... nobody gaf what McNeese is doing but you. A long time ago, the Southland coaches and ADs were on record saying that IF they had a Bayou Classic, they would also forgo the playoffs. The bottom line is they can't pull it off. No one is going. No one will care to go to a McNeese/NWState "Bayou Classic"—the same with the CB. The FCS National championship games do well because typically one or two teams with a big fan base are in it. But they don't even get paid to play in it aside from home gate. So it's not just a choice or a "goal" when they have no choice. G5 vs G5 Bowl games struggle. Aint no way anyone is going to an FCS vs FCS PWI Bowl game. Youngstown State people are Ohio State fans. Villanova people are Penn State fans, so on.....

Mainstream does NOT care about FCS, but that is what we do as black people. Look down on what we have when others envy what we have. BUT we would give it all up to be like them, I guess. Travel, as you said, could be an issue for TNState. It would also be an issue for the schools that play them because Nashville is not really in the true SWAC or MEAC footprint. But I still see life better for them in the SWAC or even the MEwAC. I also see BCF better with them as a part of us. Together, we are stronger. We still need A&T and Hampton as well. The first thing TNState MUST do is rebuild its fan base. After 50 years of foolishness in the OVC, no one cares to come out to see them. But if they were to get FAMU, JSU, Southern, Grambling, Alabama State, etc.... to Nashville they might be able to get their numbers up.
 
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DAHILL said:
I can only speak for AAMU… we are 4-2 over Tennessee State over the last 20 years….. and since you mention A&T and Hampton… how are they faring now? A&T cant even beat the MEAC schools…
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LOL they own us like 11-5. 🤣 But we got the last 3, and if not for the cancellation due to a storm in 2018, I think we would have had the last 4. Came close in 2017 but lost on a last-second field goal. 2003 to 2020 were the worst years in JSU football history. We only have 11 losing seasons in the last 60 years, and at least 8 of them came during the Bell and Old Man Jackson-to-Hendrick eras. But everyone else got us during those eras.😢 I hope we learned our lesson about firing winning coaches.
 
Tigerpride said:
Dude, you keep harping on what isn't a goal but the truth is, ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Those FCS schools can't do what we do? Why? Because while you are groveling over them, those people see the FCS playoffs as 3rd or 4th teir football. They could give a rats azz about it. All of those LA schools wouldn't care if their team is in the playoffs if an LSU game is on. Then they have the lower tier schools like Tulane, ULL, etc... nobody gaf what McNeese is doing but you. A long time ago, the Southland coaches and AD were on record saying that IF they had a Bayou Classic, they would also forgo the playoffs. The bottom line is they can't pull it off. No one is going. No one will care to go to a McNeese/NWState "Bayou Classic"—the same with the CB. The FCS National championship games do well because typically one or two teams with a big fan base are in it. But they don't even get paid to play in it aside from home gate. So it's not just a choice or a "goal" when they have no choice. G5 vs G5 Bowl games struggle. Aint no way anyone is going to an FCS vs FCS PWI Bowl game. Youngstown State people are Ohio State fans. Villanova people are Penn State fans, so on.....

Mainstream does NOT care about FCS, but that is what we do as black people. Look down on what we have when others envy what we have. BUT we would give it all up to be like them, I guess. Travel, as you said, could be an issue for TNState. It would also be an issue for the schools that play them because Nashville is not really in the true SWAC or MEAC footprint. But I still see life better for them in the SWAC or even the MEwAC. I also see BCF better with them as a part of us. Together, we are stronger. We still need A&T and Hampton as well. The first thing TNState MUST do is rebuild its fan base. After 50 years of foolishness in the OVC, no one cares to come out to see them. But if they were to get FAMU, JSU, Southern, Grambling, Alabama State, etc.... to Nashville they might be able to get their numbers up.
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Traveling for TSU would be no different than AAMU…. Nashville is only about 90 minutes from Huntsville…. But hey AAMU flies to MOST games …basketball and football.
 
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