FCS teams would be allowed to play 12 regular-season games every year under recommendation

FCS headed for 12-game regular seasons in '26

FCS teams are moving toward a permanent 12-game regular season pending a final vote in June on the Division I oversight committee's recommendation.

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…

Changes proposed to maximum number of FCS games, standardized start date

The Division I Football Championship Subdivision Oversight Committee is recommending legislation to increase the maximum number of games that can be played, standardize