US EditionFCS teams would be allowed to play 12 regular-season games every year under recommendation
- The FCS Oversight Committee has proposed that beginning in 2026, all FCS programs be permitted to schedule a dozen games during the regular season annually.
- This recommendation follows the current 11-game regular season, aiming to standardize the start date and replace optional Week 0 games for all FCS teams.
- The additional game would be optional, enabling teams to schedule earlier starts and create better non-conference matchups, increasing revenue and media exposure opportunities.
- The Division I Council must approve the change at its June 24-25 meeting, and if adopted, the rule will take effect in 2026 with FCS teams possibly starting as early as August 27.
- The expanded schedule could relieve scheduling pressures, enhance traditional rivalries especially among HBCU programs, and improve financial prospects without affecting postseason plans.
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FCS teams would be allowed to play 12 regular-season games every year under recommendation
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — FCS teams would be allowed to play 12 regular-season games every year under a Division I Football Championship Subdivision Oversight Committee recommendation.
HBCU football could gain from NCAA schedule expansion
A major shift could be on the horizon for HBCU football programs at the NCAA FCS Division I level. The NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Oversight Committee is recommending a change that would allow all FCS teams—including those in the MEAC and SWAC—to schedule 12 regular-season games every year beginning in 2026. Under current rules, teams are limited to 12 games only when the calendar includes 14 Saturdays between the end…
FCS Daily Dose: FCS Oversight Committee Votes In Favor Of Annual 12-Game Regular Season + FCS Teams Face APR Penalties
The FCS Daily Dose is a blog-style article series featuring an assortment of news, rumblings, quick hitters, and commentary on various topics. A new Daily Dose will be published multiple times a week. FCS Oversight Committee Votes In Favor Of Annual 12-Game Regular Season The FCS Oversight Committee voted in favor of allowing FCS teams to play 12 regular-season games every year starting in 2026. The FCS season is usually 11 regular-season games…
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