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Imhotep quarterback Joe McLeish commits to Morgan State after quick visit

Joe McLeish brings 3,576 career passing yards from Imhotep to Morgan State, a fast commitment that gives the Bears a real Mid-Atlantic quarterback win.

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Eagles add North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton in fifth round

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Herder maps 2026 FCS realignment, 128 teams across 13 conferences

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Vikings draft Stephen F. Austin cornerback Charles Demmings, loaded with upside

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UWF to host Southern Illinois in 2026 FCS opener, launch home-and-home series

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NCAA spotlights top FCS and HBCU draft prospects ahead of NFL Draft

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Kamden Sixkiller leads Campbell’s Orange team to 28-0 spring shutout

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Josh Derry brings All-American production from Monmouth to UCF receiver room

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UTC’s spring optimism rises as continuity fuels three-way quarterback battle

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Villanova lands Downingtown East tight end Michael Schlachter commitment

Villanova beat out Penn, Georgetown, East Carolina and Columbia for 2027 tight end Michael Schlachter, a 6-foot-4 target who fits the Wildcats’ matchup-driven offense.

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Lehigh lands Indiana all-state quarterback Cole Stephens over FBS rivals

Lehigh beat out Miami (OH), Illinois State and Butler for Cole Stephens, an Indiana first-team all-state passer who threw for 3,747 yards and 41 touchdowns.

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SDSU lands highly regarded tackle Reid Steger over regional rivals

South Dakota State kept stacking the front line, beating out regional and service-academy rivals for 6-foot-5 tackle Reid Steger. The Kuemper Catholic standout fits the Jackrabbits’ blueprint: win the trenches, win the FCS.

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Lehigh lands first-team all-state lineman Karson Engle for 2027 class

Lehigh beat a crowded academic and Patriot League chase for Karson Engle, a 6-4, 295-pound Upper Dauphin tackle who deepens the Mountain Hawks’ 2027 trench plan.

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South Dakota faces quarterback battle as new coach takes over in 2026

South Dakota's new coach inherits almost no room to breathe, and the first month should tell you whether the Coyotes are still built for a playoff run.

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Montana State sends Vigen, Dowler twins to Big Sky kickoff weekend

Montana State earned a bigger stage after its title run, sending Brent Vigen and the Dowler twins to Big Sky Kickoff Weekend as the league’s reigning benchmark.

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Bethlehem Catholic receiver Carter Vassa commits to Towson after wide offer list

Carter Vassa brings 50-plus catches and a crowded Northeast offer list to Towson, adding another Eastern Pennsylvania target to the Tigers’ passing-game rebuild.

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North Dakota hit with NCAA tampering penalties in transfer portal case

North Dakota lost a coach, a visit allotment and recruiting flexibility after an assistant’s pre-portal contact triggered a tampering case.

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Fordham lands versatile Georgia defensive end Tab Butler

Fordham added a 6-foot-1 Georgia defender who can play on the edge or at linebacker, a fit that deepens the Rams' defense and their Atlanta footprint.

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North Dakota State's FBS move signals new era for the FCS

North Dakota State’s exit blows open the FCS pecking order, and the first programs to benefit are the ones ready to claim its recruiting, rivalry and national-profile space.

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Montana State reloads for 2026 after national title run, keeps core intact

Montana State brings back its title-winning quarterback, defensive anchor and run-game depth. The real question is whether that continuity is enough to keep the Bobcats ahead of the FCS pack.

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Illinois State eyes another title run amid quarterback battle and roster turnover

Illinois State is still built like a title contender, but the quarterback race and a rebuilt secondary will decide whether the Redbirds return to Nashville.

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Former FCS Freshman All-American Jayden Robertson commits to South Dakota State

Jayden Robertson arrives in Brookings with 7 career interceptions and a Freshman All-American pedigree. South Dakota State adds a ready-made ballhawk for another title push.

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SWAC unveils 2026 football schedule with ESPN showcase games

The SWAC packed 14 ESPN games and 50 SWAC TV streams into a 2026 slate built around classics, rivalry windows and a Dec. 5 title-game finish in Birmingham.

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Harvard adds future dates with Montana State, UC Davis, Wofford and Richmond

Harvard’s future slate now includes Montana State, UC Davis, Wofford and Richmond, a clear signal the Crimson want playoff-level tests on a national stage.

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South Dakota State’s rushing offense raises concern entering 2026 run

South Dakota State still has title talent, but its 2025 rushing dip is the one flaw that could decide whether the Jackrabbits reach Nashville or stop short.

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Villanova enters 2026 with playoff momentum and title expectations

Villanova's 12-3 surge ended in a semifinal loss, but a veteran coach, a top-flight defense and a 2026 slate with Louisville give real title stakes.

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FCS continues fueling FBS rosters, more than 420 players transfer up for 2026

More than 420 FCS players are climbing to the FBS for 2026, extending a pipeline that keeps turning subdivision stars into instant roster fixes.

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Andrew Body’s efficiency powers Alabama State’s first 10-win season in 21 years

Body completed 113 of 160 passes with 20 touchdowns and one interception in eight games, then Alabama State still reached 10 wins for the first time since 2004.

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FCS football's top returning receivers for 2026 spotlight breakout stars

The receiver board is led by the kind of playmakers that can reshape a playoff path, with a few names separating themselves fast.

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Bryan Wilson commits to Alcorn State after standout junior-college season

Bryan Wilson brought 2,177 passing yards, 26 total touchdowns and a turbulent recruiting path to Alcorn State, giving the Braves a potential SWAC-changing quarterback.

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Montana enters 2026 transition, Bobby Kennedy takes over after semifinal run

Montana’s 13-2 run put it back in the semifinals, but Bobby Kennedy now has to hold that standard together after Bobby Hauck’s sudden exit.

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Star RB returns to Montana despite coaching change, boosts Grizzlies title hopes

Eli Gillman passed on the portal and returned to Montana, then watched Bobby Hauck retire weeks later. The Grizzlies’ backfield anchor now sits on a record chase.

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Sacramento State joins MAC as football-only member, completes FBS move

Sacramento State paid $23 million to reach FBS, betting national visibility and recruiting juice outweigh the cost of leaving a winning Big Sky path.

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Montana State leads deep FCS field entering 2026 season

Montana State opens 2026 as the FCS standard after a 35-34 overtime title win, but the real story is a deeper middle tier that could reshape the playoff race.

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South Dakota State looks to reclaim FCS elite status in 2026

South Dakota State is still the sport’s measuring stick, but 2026 will reveal whether Brookings is entering a new era or just a brief reset.

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Montana State returns hungry after first FCS title in 41 years

Vigen says Montana State’s core came back to finish the job, but the Bobcats now face turnover, pressure and the weight of a target after their first title since 1984.

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Walter Payton winner Beau Brungard reflects on historic season, 2026 outlook

Beau Brungard’s Payton win crowned a wild season, but the bigger question is whether his return gives Youngstown State a real national-title ceiling in 2026.

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Dax Labrum commits to Cornell after strong relationship, standout senior year

Dax Labrum chose Cornell after a relationship built from his sophomore year, bringing the Big Red a 6-foot-3 quarterback with 3,106 yards and 36 touchdowns.

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