This year's NFL Draft class from the FCS
will likely be a little smaller than last year's 19 selections. Skrinking
numbers have been a continuing problem for the division in recent years.

In his first game since being named to the Walter Payton Award (sponsored by Fathead.com) Watch List, Kevin Decker passed for a career-high 395 yards in a 47-17 win against Villanova on Saturday.

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) -
2010 SEASON IN REVIEW: Frank Beamer coached his 24th season as the top man at
Virginia Tech in 2010 and it may have been his finest performance to date.

Russell Wilson's debut at Wisconsin was a
successful one, as he threw for 255 yards and a pair of scores while the 11th-
ranked Badgers blasted UNLV, 51-17, in the season opener for both teams.

The top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners return home this
weekend to open up Big 12 play, as they welcome the Missouri Tigers to Norman.

The Southern Conference is rising.

Any FCS program that is losing a player to
the NFL Draft has an especially glaring hole to fill next season.

James Madison's quarterback position is
still steadying itself while the Dukes go through spring practice under veteran
coach Mickey Matthews.

James Madison University said starting
quarterback Michael Birdsong underwent an emergency appendectomy on Tuesday,
leaving his availability for the start of the season in doubt.

North Dakota State football coach Craig
Bohl knows plenty about back-to-back wins on a national scale.

Richmond, KY (Sports Network) - James Madison apparently isn't content with
being in the FCS playoffs. The Dukes ...

James Madison apparently isn't content with
being in the FCS playoffs. The Dukes are playing to win.

James Madison University quarterback
Michael Birdsong is practicing with the team after having an emergency
appendectomy on Aug. 6.

Wisconsin and LSU will play at Green Bay's
Lambeau Field early in the 2016 season, the Packers and Wisconsin Athletic
Department announced Friday.

Let the FCS playoffs begin.