The FSC football season is finally here, and Week 1 is set to bring plenty of action for fans to follow.
With the opening week just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get familiar with the schedule and see what’s ahead.
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From key matchups to important dates and times, there is plenty to keep an eye on as the season gets underway.
Here are three things you need to know about the FSC Week 1 schedule before the action begins.
When Does The 2026 FCS Football Season Start?
The 2026 FCS Football season officially begins this Thursday on Aug. 27, with the first games of the new season kicking off across the country.
When Are The 2026 FCS Playoffs?
The 2026 FCS playoffs are scheduled to begin in late November, following the regular season, with the championship game scheduled for Monday, Jan. 11, 2027, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
3 FCS Matchups To Watch On FloCollege In Week 1
- Thursday, Aug. 27 - Maine vs. Towson
- Friday, Aug. 28 - New Hampshire vs. UAlbany
- Saturday, Aug. 29 - Morgan State vs. North Carolina A&T
D2 Football Week 0 Schedule On FloCollege
Thursday, Aug 27
- 2026 Bluefield State vs Tusculum
- 2026 McKendree vs Saginaw Valley St.
- 2026 Emory & Henry vs Valdosta State
- 2026 Glenville State vs Elon
- 2026 Tiffin University vs Carson-Newman
Friday, Aug 28
Saturday, Aug 29
- 2026 Fort Hays State vs Angelo State
- 2026 Gannon vs Davenport
- 2026 Monroe-New Rochelle vs American International - Men's
- 2026 Missouri Southern State vs Midwestern State
Sunday, Aug 30
D2 Football Rankings 2026: Preseason Top 25
- Ferris State
- Harding
- Kutztown
- Pittsburg State
- Central Washington
- CSU Pueblo
- Indianapolis
- Minnesota State
- Northwest Missouri State
- Virginia Union
- Findlay
- Western Colorado
- Ashland
- Newberry
- Minnesota Duluth
- UT Permian Basin
- Grand Valley State
- Frostburg State
- Albany State
- Johnson C. Smith
- Wingate
- Augustana (SD)
- Western Oregon
- Slippery Rock
- Chadron State
Also Received Votes:
Northwood, Delta State, Michigan Tech, Northeastern State, Upper Iowa, Kentucky State, Assumption, Emory & Henry, Benedict, UNC Pembroke
How The FloCollege D2 Football Rankings Are Determined
The FloCollege Division 2 football rankings are driven by a mix of objective data and input from voters.
Ranking factors include:
- Voter Points
- Wins
- Margin of Victory
- Away Wins
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Game replays, highlights and breaking news will also be available on both platforms.
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