Illinois State has received another💰gift "to ensure the future success of Redbird football"

This one is $250K, given by alums and local business owners https://t.co/iqU6Ha6XaV

— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) January 22, 2026

NEW: The NCAA has officially approved commercial jersey patches in college sports, effective August 1.https://t.co/qxQvZi4CP7 pic.twitter.com/o960YxbECZ

— On3 (@On3) January 23, 2026

suggestion for SFA

As widely expected, the College Football Playoff is staying at 12 teams for 2026. A formal announcement is set for later today, per ESPN sources. pic.twitter.com/c8JC1VQiI1

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 23, 2026

Kansas has unveiled Phase II for its plans for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

The project adds a mixed-use district with a hotel, restaurants, office space, and student housing. pic.twitter.com/JteNsJAfAd

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 27, 2026

Div. II Northwest Missouri

Elite program, elite facilities.

💪284-43 over the last 25 seasons
🏆31 MIAA Championships
‼️17 Straight Playoff Appearances#TheBearcatStandard pic.twitter.com/WLeKGmLnI7

— Northwest Football (@NWBearcat_FB) July 16, 2022

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Div. II Northwest Missouri

Elite program, elite facilities.

💪284-43 over the last 25 seasons
🏆31 MIAA Championships
‼️17 Straight Playoff Appearances#TheBearcatStandard pic.twitter.com/WLeKGmLnI7

— Northwest Football (@NWBearcat_FB) July 16, 2022

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Very impressive indeed. Can you imagine if we had facilities like this!

Div. II West Alabama

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All these new locker rooms/renders of new ones. Makes me want SFA to jump on the gun and start hyping up the new stadium/locker rooms.

The Ken and Jenny Howell Football Indoor Practice Facility Coming Soon‼️

📰>>> https://t.co/4jxsgyNFf7#EmbraceTheGrind | #AKC pic.twitter.com/ImIVVMzMuj

— Jax State Football (@JaxStateFB) February 3, 2026

Montana Head Coach is Retiring..

https://herosports.com/fcs-montana-head-coach-bobby-hauck-retires-bzbz/

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Montana Head Coach is Retiring..

https://herosports.com/fcs-montana-head-coach-bobby-hauck-retires-bzbz/

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Yep you are hearing this any many veteran coaches, tired of dealing with the agents and just not having fun anymore in the process.

Some in the media down Beaumont way are claiming that Lamar has the #4 FCS recruiting class in the country. I almost spit my coffee when I read that. Whichever recruiting agency that they got that number from had a Top 10 FCS schools recruiting list, and only Tarleton appeared in that top 10. No SFA, Montana State, NDSU, Montana, Villanova, UC Davis, etc. What a joke.

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Some in the media down Beaumont way are claiming that Lamar has the #4 FCS recruiting class in the country. I almost spit my coffee when I read that. Whichever recruiting agency that they got that number from had a Top 10 FCS schools recruiting list, and only Tarleton appeared in that top 10. No SFA, Montana State, NDSU, Montana, Villanova, UC Davis, etc. What a joke.

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Not the most credible list. Although Lamar supposedly snagged a couple of winners.

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SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Some in the media down Beaumont way are claiming that Lamar has the #4 FCS recruiting class in the country. I almost spit my coffee when I read that. Whichever recruiting agency that they got that number from had a Top 10 FCS schools recruiting list, and only Tarleton appeared in that top 10. No SFA, Montana State, NDSU, Montana, Villanova, UC Davis, etc. What a joke.

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Not the most credible list. Although Lamar supposedly snagged a couple of winners.

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Most of these lists are going to base the class strength off of FBS transfers as well. They basically completely discount sub D1 transfers even though many of those players could legitimately start on P4 programs, and for whatever reason fell to the D2 level. Idk if we snagged any of those guys, but I do know we got some sub D1 guys who will turn out to be some of the best in the FCS in 2026.

From now(actually a few week ago) until week zero, there's gonna be a ton of speculation from "experts" based on no research into these guys.

That's why you should only trust the experts here at the SFA Sawmill!

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SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Some in the media down Beaumont way are claiming that Lamar has the #4 FCS recruiting class in the country. I almost spit my coffee when I read that. Whichever recruiting agency that they got that number from had a Top 10 FCS schools recruiting list, and only Tarleton appeared in that top 10. No SFA, Montana State, NDSU, Montana, Villanova, UC Davis, etc. What a joke.

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They got RB Parker Jenkins 5-11; 210 from East Carolina **** #25 RB (Class of 2023) who was also at Houston, a local Klein Forest High player. Had about 40 offers coming out of high school.

• Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention Offensive Newcomer of the Year (as a true freshman)
• Appeared in all 12 games (369 snaps)
• Made eight starts at running back
• Team leader in rushing yards (464) and yards per game (38.7)

Didn't do much his sophomore year playing in 6-games with one start, only 34 rushing yards, 3 catches 17 yards.

Transferred to ECU for 2025 where he was named 4th team Pre-season All-AAC by Athlon Sports and named to the Doak Walker Award List.

Played in all 11 games for ECU but didn't set the world on fire, ATT:75;AVG:3.4;YDS:256;TD:2/REC:9;YDS:69

Also QB Evan Bullock 6-5; 220 out of Anna, Texas who was at Louisiana Tech *** #96 QB (Class of 2023)

• All-CUSA Freshman Team (2024)
• CUSA Offensive Player of the Week (10/14/24)
• CUSA Commissioner's Honor Roll (2023, 2025)

His redshirt freshman year he played in all 12 games making 10 starts completing just under 200 passes for 2,101 yards and 14 TD's with only 3 INTs on a 66% passing percentage (2nd in CUSA) and fewest INTS in the conference.

In 2025 he was 2nd string playing in 5 games completing 26 passes for 243 yards no TD's and 2 INTs.

SFA coming in at #20, they point out all the departures as the reason for the fall, and say SFA will have to reload, and I say they have big time.

The title game was only a month ago, but it’s already time to look to next season 👀@stan_becton gives a way-too-early look at his top 25 FCS football teams for the 2026 season.

See the full rankings and why below ⬇️

📰: https://t.co/SerSrW31ui#FCS pic.twitter.com/umscnyqorS

— NCAA FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) February 6, 2026

The changing of the guard is finally happening. NDSU has received a football only invite to the MWC, which will end the Bison's 15ish year reign as the gold standard of FCS football.

NEW: North Dakota State is in serious talks with the Mountain West Conference about joining as a football-only member, @RossDellenger reports. https://t.co/SaokLWFlMR pic.twitter.com/7TnrOpbLEz

— On3 (@On3) February 7, 2026

I'm hearing it's a done deal (football only) and that they are now just negotiating the entry fee.

So looks like bye bye Bison, this will ease a little the FCS playoffs.

Sac St is shaking right now

Jet lag aside, logistically its travel is gonna be a nightmare for NDSU. I can't imagine how much it's gonna cost to fly the whole team, coaches, staff, and equipment to Honolulu every other year.

Done

North Dakota State & Mountain West reach agreement for Bison to join as football-only member beginning this season, sources told @On3. Bison will not be bowl or College Football Playoff eligible until 2028 season. Bison gives MW 10 football membershttps://t.co/urTjKZLi2Z

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) February 8, 2026

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Done

North Dakota State & Mountain West reach agreement for Bison to join as football-only member beginning this season, sources told @On3. Bison will not be bowl or College Football Playoff eligible until 2028 season. Bison gives MW 10 football membershttps://t.co/urTjKZLi2Z

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) February 8, 2026

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Wild. Another domino to fall for realignment.

Feels like Tarleton is next. Whether they (Tarleton) go to the MWC or CUSA

From Jeff's article: NDSU will not have access to College Football Playoff revenue until 2032, but Larsen said there may be some access to the Mountain West media rights deal. https://t.co/xKJjQncCwp

— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) February 9, 2026

NDSU is gonna be at a financial disadvantage for a few years in their new league.

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Feels like Tarleton is next. Whether they (Tarleton) go to the MWC or CUSA

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No doubt that Tarleton wants to go. Their problem is that, until now, no conference has wanted them.

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BigJack85 said:

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Feels like Tarleton is next. Whether they (Tarleton) go to the MWC or CUSA

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No doubt that Tarleton wants to go. Their problem is that, until now, no conference has wanted them.

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They're in a little bit of a tough spot. Yes financially and facility wise they're stable, but the primary large market they're in is absolutely saturated with FBS teams. Plus from what I've heard, they already rubbed C-USA the wrong way a couple of years ago because they were so set on getting a MWC invite.

At least SFA would have all of East Texas, which is an untapped market for the FBS(outside of the sliver that belongs to Sam, but they're more of a Houston market).