The RFC Offseason Schedule Tracker 2026-Patriot League,(FCS)

Editor's Note: Welcome to the RFC Offseason Schedule Tracker" here on the Real Football Central blog. The purpose of this blog is to track the schedules of every (or at least as many as possible) current "alternative" or "non-power conference" college football programs between now and the start of the 2026-2027 regular season in late August/early September. This includes teams at the FBS Group of 6, FCS, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and the NAIA levels/divisions.

P.S.: Each post will be constantly updated, as schedules are subject to change. Only full-season schedules will be posted as they are received.

Patriot League

Overview: The Patriot League will enter its 41st season of play with a new look, with William & Mary and Villanova joining fellow rival Richmond from the CAA. The addition of both schools gives the Patriot League 10 teams for 2026

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14. Bucknell

15. Colgate

16. Fordham

17. Georgetown (D.C.)

18. Holy Cross

19. Lafayette

20. Lehigh

21. Richmond

22. Villanova

23. William & Mary

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The RFC Offseason Schedule Tracker Debut 2026-Coastal Athletic Association (CAA)-(FCS)

Editor's Note: Welcome to the debut of the "RFC Offseason Schedule Tracker" here on the Real Football Central blog. The purpose of this blog is to track the schedules of every (or at least as many as possible) current "alternative" or "non-power conference" college football programs between now and the start of the 2026-2027 regular season in late August/early September. This includes teams at the FBS Group of 6, FCS, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and the NAIA levels/divisions.

So, what are we waiting for? Let's go!

P.S.: Each post will be constantly updated, as schedules are subject to change. Only full-season schedules will be posted as they are received.

1. Maine (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

2. New Hampshire (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

3. Rhode Island (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

4. UAlbany (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

5. Sacred Heart (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

6. Bryant (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

7. Hampton (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

8. Campbell (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

9. Monmouth (N.J.)-(FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

10. Towson (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

11. Elon (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

12. North Carolina A&T (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

13. Stony Brook (FCS-Coastal Athletic Association)

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College Football 2025-2026: The Final Wrap-Up

Starting with the FCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 5, 2026, the #2 Montana State University Bobcats won their first national championship after edging the Illinois State University Redbirds. It was the Bobcats' second-ever title at the NCAA Division I level after winning the then-NCAA Division I-AA title in 1984.

Montana State finished the 2025-2026 season at 14-2 overall with the win, while Illinois State's season ended at 12-5. 

Read the recap of the game, from the Montana State perspective, by clicking here. 

For the Illinois State point of view, please click here.

Also, here's a quick moment to recognize the other "national champions" below the FBS level:

Celebration Bowl: South Carolina State

NCAA Division II: Ferris State

NCAA Division III: Wisconsin-River Falls

NAIA: Grand View

And now, the final overall prediction totals for the 2025-2026 college football season:

FBS Group Of Five Bowl Predictions Special: 10-5 (.667)

FCS Semifinal and Small College National Championship Games: 4-2 (.667)

FCS and NCAA Division III National Championship Games: 1-1 (.500)

Final Overall Record: 724-323 (.691)

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RFC Throwback Thursday: Morgan State Football-1966

(Video courtesy of HBCU Gameday/Florida Citrus Sports)

The final post of "RFC Throwback Thursday" for the 2025-2026 season takes a brief look back at the 1966 season for the Morgan State University Bears football team. 

After finishing the regular season undefeated at 8-0, the Bears from Baltimore beat the West Chester University Golden Rams 14-6 to win the Tangerine Bowl (now the Citrus Bowl) on December 10, 1966. Morgan State finished the 1966 season with an undefeated record of 9-0. To this day, Morgan State remains the lone HBCU program to win a major bowl game.

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