FCS Playoffs – The FCS Wedge

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

MVFC in the Quarterfinals – In Review

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Scott Lawson

TweetThe Scores Colgate – 0 North Dakota State – 35 South Dakota State – 27 Kennesaw State – 17 #8 Colgate at #1 North Dakota State Colgate’s struggles in this game started early, with the Bison taking their first possession 96 yards in 4 plays with RB Ty Brooks running it into the end zone from 26 yards out for... Read More

Patriot League Quarterfinal Playoff Preview: #8 Colgate at #1 North Dakota State

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Kevin Hottle

Tweet#8 Colgate (10-1) at #1 North Dakota State (12-0) 12 P.M. ET Location: Fargo, ND Stadium: Fargo Dome (19,000) Live TV/Streaming: ESPN/ESPN3 What’s At Stake: A spot in the FCS Semifinals against the winner of Kennesaw State-South Dakota State. Series History: First Ever Meeting Playoff History: Colgate – 11th Appearance, 7-10 record, 2003 National Runner-Up North Dakota State – 9th Appearance,... Read More

Patriot League Second Round Playoff Preview: James Madison at #8 Colgate

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 Kevin Hottle

TweetJames Madison (9-3) at #8 Colgate (9-1) 1 P.M. Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY Live Streaming: ESPN3 What’s At Stake: Advance to play the winner of the North Dakota State/Montana State game in the Quarterfinals Series History: Colgate 1-0 2015 FCS Playoffs 2nd round; Colgate 44 James Madison 38 Playoff History: Colgate – 11th Appearance, 6-10 record, 2003 National Runner-up James... Read More

FCS Playoffs 1st Round: Lehigh at #9 Stony Brook

November 24, 2017November 24, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetLehigh (5-6) at #9 Stony Brook (9-2) – Nov. 25th 2 PM LaValle Stadium Stony Brook, NY Live Streaming – ESPN3/Watch ESPN APP For only the second time ever, Lehigh (Patriot League) and Stony Brook (CAA) will square off on the gridiron. The stakes this time around will be far higher on Saturday than they were on September 2, 2004... Read More

The FCS Wedge – 2016-1117 FCS Selection Process (Mark Wilson)

November 17, 2016November 17, 2016 Troy

TweetIt is that time of year and as such a re-broadcast from last season is appropriate for this upcoming weekend and Selection Sunday in FCS Football. In an interview done with Mark Wilson, chair of the FCS Selection Committee on 12/05/2015 by The FCS Wedge we found out directly from him the steps in the process. There are rules and... Read More

ICYMI: Week 12

November 22, 2015November 24, 2015 Brandon Lawrence

TweetIn Case You Missed It: Week 12 By the time this column is published, the 2015 FCS Playoff field will be set. We’ll know which teams made the cut and which teams were left off the exclusive list as the single-elimination fight for the national championship gets underway. What a wild regular season it was. Wild and unpredictable. And, unlike... Read More