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2020 FCS Championship Game Preview

January 1, 2020 Brad Reed

TweetThe FCS regular season has come to a conclusion and we’re now looking forward to the FCS championship game. North Dakota State will be making their third straight appearance in the game, and eighth appearance in the last nine years. They will be facing off against James Madison. James Madison is making their third appearance in the last four years.... Read More

Patriot League First Round Playoff Preview: Holy Cross at Monmouth

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 Kevin Hottle

TweetHoly Cross (7-5) at Monmouth (10-2) When & Where: 12 P.M. Kessler Stadium (4,200); West Long Branch, NJ Live Streaming: ESPN3 What’s At Stake? The winner advances to play #2 James Madison in the 2nd Round of the FCS Playoffs. Series History: Monmouth 2-1; most recent meeting 2017 (Monmouth 48-36) Playoff History: Holy Cross – 3rd Appearance 0-2 record, First... Read More

Big Sky Quad Shot: Week 13

November 25, 2019 Brad Reed

TweetThe final week of the Big Sky regular season came to a close this past weekend. The weekend ended in absolute bananas fashion. In the end Weber State is your Big Sky automatic qualifier to the playoffs. Despite a loss to Montana in the previous week the Wildcats did what they needed to and won their final game. Sacramento State... Read More

Patriot League: Week 14 Preview

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 Kevin Hottle

TweetSadly, the end of the Patriot League regular season is upon us. While it certainly hasn’t been a banner year for the league, it has provided its fans with an intriguing title chase and some excellent individual performances. Holy Cross will look to wear the crown all alone with a win over Georgetown. The Crusaders are seeking just their second... Read More

Big Sky Quad Shot: Week 12

November 18, 2019November 19, 2019 Brad Reed

TweetMontana made a statement on Saturday as they defeated Weber State at home. The Griz looked like the better team in every way on Saturday and made their claim at the top of the Big Sky. Weber State was down at one point 35-3 as the Griz just kept pouring it on. Wide receiver Samori Toure had three scores for... Read More

Patriot League: Week 13 Preview

November 15, 2019 Kevin Hottle

TweetThe Patriot League football season has amazingly reached its penultimate week! With the finish line in sight Lafayette has seized control of the league race thanks to their win over Holy Cross last week. The Leopards will look to keep destiny in their hands when they square off against last year’s champion Colgate Saturday afternoon. The team that Lafayette booted... Read More

Big Sky Quad Shot: Week 11

November 12, 2019 Brad Reed

TweetThe race at the top of the Big Sky Conference appears to be a three horse race between Montana, Weber State, and Sacramento State. This weekend in Missoula it appears to be the showdown for the Big Sky championship. Weber State will make the trip north to Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The matchup will be between the #3 and #5 ranked teams... Read More

Patriot League: Week 12 Preview

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Kevin Hottle

TweetThe stakes continue to rise as the Patriot League season hits its 12th week. First place Holy Cross welcomes 2-1 Lafayette to Worcester in a game that will go a long way in deciding the league race. Both teams control their own destiny when it comes to automatic bid into the playoffs. That’s a wonderful thing to control this time... Read More

Patriot League: Week 11 Preview

November 1, 2019November 4, 2019 Kevin Hottle

TweetThe old adage “it’s better late than never” holds true in week 11 of the Patriot League football season. The first Saturday of November features a highly anticipated battle between Holy Cross and Lehigh in the Christmas City. With both teams owning undefeated league marks odds are the winner of this game captures at least a share of the title.... Read More

Patriot League: Week 10 Preview

October 25, 2019 Kevin Hottle

TweetThis week features nothing but Patriot League games for the first time all season. The marquee match-up on the docket this Saturday is Georgetown at Lehigh. The Mountain Hawks are the league’s only 2-0 team after their OT win over Fordham. The Hoyas only conference setback is an overtime loss to the Rams a couple of weeks ago. In other... Read More