Categories: Missouri Valley Football Conference, Illinois State Redbirds, Indiana State Sycamores, Missouri State Bears, North Dakota State Bison, Northern Iowa Panthers, South Dakota Coyotes, South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Southern Illinois Salukis, Western Illinois Leathernecks, Youngstown State Penguins
Dahl’s season ends after another ACL tear
Former North Dakota State football player Craig Dahl was released by the New York Giants after tearing the ACL in his right knee Saturday for the second time in two seasons, the New Jersey Record reported.
Dahl, who was re-signed by the defending Su… more »
Governors QB proves doubters wrong
The accolades for quarterback Gary Orr were numerous in high school. For instance, he was a first-team Class 5A Tennessee all-state selection by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.
But other numbers didn’t wow the college football recruiters. A… more »
Column: It Feels a Little Like ... FCS Football
Thoughts and musings on college football while we roll toward the last week in August and the opening of the season ...
Even as the Big South undergoes its own Little Bang Theory with the addition of Stony Brook and the impending nuptial with Presbyt… more »
Grace gets first start at Northern Iowa
Sioux City Bishop Heelan graduate Pat Grace makes his first collegiate start at quarterback Saturday when his Northern Iowa team takes on a Brigham Young outfit that many observers believe may have an outside chance of possibly playing for the Division… more »
Panthers face big challenge in season opener
CEDAR FALLS — Mark Farley does not mince words. He's a straight shooter who doesn't hide from the truth, so his comments Monday about playing 16th-ranked BYU might have sent shivers down the spines of UNI fans everywhere.
"This is the best team that… more »
Northern Iowa foootball: Farley, Panthers don't plan to wilt
Cedar Falls, Ia. — Mark Farley answered questions at Monday's press luncheon, then lightheartedly posed one of his own.
"Anybody going to Utah?" asked the Northern Iowa football coach, whose team opens its season at 5 p.m. Saturday at No. 16 Brigham… more »
Tough trips mean big money
will receive much-needed $300,000 for playing Iowa State
BROOKINGS - Another donor with deep pockets has stepped forward to assist the South Dakota State athletic department. The donor's name is Iowa State University.
The Jackrabbits will receive… more »
Austin Peay also new to D-I hype
North Dakota State takes to its familiar home field Thursday night with a veteran group, a veteran coaching staff and an expected ranking in the top 25 poll.
For being a new team on the Division I Football Championship Subdivision block, the second-r… more »
Rule change to benefit Bears
Play clock extended to 40 seconds; Could keep defenses waiting.
The college football season ushers in a rule change that Missouri State coach Terry Allen says will afford his offense additional flexibility.
The play clock will be set at 40 secon… more »
Buckeyes finally get ready for YSU
COLUMBUS (AP) — After more than three weeks spent on conditioning or memorizing the playbook, the Ohio State Buckeyes can finally get around to concentrating on an opponent.
Youngstown State, the second-ranked Buckeyes’ opponent Saturday in the seaso… more »
Cougars aren't overlooking Northern Iowa
It is an important season-opening game against an opponent that is always ranked high in its division with a strong tradition at running back, a highly successful head coach and several playmakers who are capable of taking it the distance every time the… more »
Memories of major foes
SDSU hasn't faced Big 12 opponent since 1963
In a sense, this fall marks the start of a new era for South Dakota State. School officials hope to be able to schedule games against Football Bowl Subdivision programs - like the one slated for Thursday a… more »
Games should become shorter
If you have plans to do something after Thursday night’s Austin Peay at North Dakota State football game, you may get to them quicker.
A new play clock rule approved by the NCAA could reduce the length of games, which averaged 3 hours, 22 minutes las… more »
Panthers again counting heavily on talents of their offensive line
CEDAR FALLS - A question mark for last year's No. 1 team in the nation is can it duplicate the same success with four starters from the offensive line gone.
For those on the University of Northern Iowa football team, that question is not as huge a co… more »
The Best College Football Programs in the Country Aren't in FBS
The subject was raised in a conversation eight years ago. A diehard Florida State Seminoles fan was trying to convince me that the "Team of the Decade" for the 1990s was his beloved FSU. My almost immediate response took him by surprise.
Taking no… more »
