THE RFC MYC: Liberty League (LL)-(NCAA Division III)

Liberty League (LL)--(NCAA Division III)

2016 Final Standings-Liberty League

Overview: A tight race for the 2016 Liberty League football championship came down to a showdown between Hobart and St. Lawrence on November 5. When the smoke finally cleared, it was the Statesmen that rolled past the Saints, 34-18, to claim the LL's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III playoffs. While Hobart's season ended with a first-round loss to the University of Mount Union, St. Lawrence was forced to sit out postseason play altogether despite a 9-1 regular season record.

The 2017 season will bring about significant changes in membership for the Liberty League, with Ithaca jumping into the fold this fall, while Merchant Marine, Springfield, and WPI have left for the all-new New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Those moves have reduced the Liberty League's membership to just six teams for football, therefore forcing the conference to forfeit its automatic bid to the D-III playoffs this season.

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is unlisted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2017 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post.

Hobart

Ithaca

Rochester

RPI

St. Lawrence

Union (N.Y.)

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THE RFC MYC: Empire 8 Conference (E8)-(NCAA Division III)

Empire 8 Conference (E8)--(NCAA Division III)

Overview: The Alfred University Saxons enjoyed one of their most successful seasons in program history, advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III playoffs before losing to the University of Mount Union. With the loss to UMU, the Saxons finished the 2016 season at 12-1 overall. The remaining teams in the Empire 8 Conference all finished last year with at least two losses in league play, while Alfred finished conference play unbeaten at 8-0.

A quick look ahead to the 2017 season will bring about changes to the E8, as Ithaca leaves to join the Liberty League. That leaves the Empire 8 Conference with eight teams for this fall.

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is unlisted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2017 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post.

Alfred

Brockport

Buffalo State

Cortland

Hartwick

Morrisville State

St. John Fisher 

Utica

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Alfred University Saxons Saxons ranked in two preseason polls; LiCata named in All-America listings

Alfred University Saxons Saxons ranked in two preseason polls; LiCata named in All-America listings: Two publications have the Alfred University football team included in their 2017 Preseason Top 25 rankings, with both also naming standout Saxon linebacker A.J. LiCata (Lake View, NY/Frontier) a preseason All-American.

Official Athletics Site of Wheeling Jesuit University - Wheeling Jesuit University to Launch Football Program

Official Athletics Site of Wheeling Jesuit University - Wheeling Jesuit University to Launch Football Program: WHEELING, W.Va. – For the first time in its history, Wheeling Jesuit University will field a football team, beginning with an exhibition schedule in 2018-19, while building the capacity to play a full season during the 2019-2020 season.



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THE RFC MYC: New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)-(NCAA Division III)

New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)--(NCAA Division III)

Overview: In a 10-team league that has never sent its football teams to the NCAA Division III playoffs, the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) has added a ninth week to what was a traditionally an eight-week schedule that starts on September 16. As for the outlook on the field in 2017, the Trinity College (Conn.) Bantams will be the team to beat after finishing unbeaten at 8-0 in 2016.

2016 Final Standings-NESCAC
2017 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

Amherst

Bates 

Bowdoin

Colby

Hamilton

Middlebury

Trinity (Conn.)

Tufts

Wesleyan

Williams

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is unlisted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2017 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post.

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NESCAC Football Moves to Full Round-Robin Schedule - NESCAC

NESCAC Football Moves to Full Round-Robin Schedule - NESCAC

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THE RFC MYC: Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC)-(NCAA Division III)

2017 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is unlisted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2017 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post.

MASCAC Official Site

2016 Final Standings

Bridgewater State

Fitchburg State 

Framingham State

Massachusetts Maritime

Plymouth State

UMass-Dartmouth

Westfield State

Worcester State

Overview: Bridgewater State rode an undefeated 8-0 into a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) championship, as well as an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III playoffs, in 2016, where they fell to Alfred in the first round in overtime on the road. Can the Bears repeat last year's success in 2017? Or will Framingham State re-claim the MASCAC crown this fall?

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FB: Owls to Host Game at SunTrust Park in 2018 - Kennesaw State Athletics

FB: Owls to Host Game at SunTrust Park in 2018 - Kennesaw State Athletics: Kennesaw State University and the Atlanta Braves announced Friday that the Owls will host a football game at SunTrust Park in the 2018 season.

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THE RFC MYC: New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)-(NCAA Division III)

New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)--(NCAA Division III)

Overview: The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) will become another new league to join the NCAA Division III ranks within the New England region, as eight teams will join the fold for its inaugural season this fall. Out of those eight squads, Norwich (5-5 overall in 2016), finished with the best conference record among their new league brethren at 5-2. On the flip side, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), finished the 2016 season at 6-4 overall, but 3-4 against their soon-to-be NEWMAC foes. Due to NCAA by-laws, the NEWMAC cannot receive an automatic bid to the Division III playoffs until 2019.

If it seems like there are so many teams that came to the all-new NEWMAC from different conferences, you're right. Of the eight squads to join the new conference, three are from the Liberty League, three from the NEFC in Coast Guard, Maine Maritime, and MIT, one from the ECFC in Norwich, and even one team from the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) in Catholic University out of Washington, D.C.

2017 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is unlisted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2017 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post.

Catholic

Coast Guard

Maine Maritime

Merchant Marine

MIT

Norwich

Springfield

WPI

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Six Home Games Highlight 2017 Football Schedule

Six Home Games Highlight 2017 Football Schedule: NEW LONDON, Conn. – The 2017 Coast Guard Academy football schedule has been finalized and the Bears will play six home games

2017 MAC Football Helmet Schedule

2017 MAC Football Helmet Schedule: The 2017 MAC Football Helmet Schedule is now available. The PDF schedule features the team helmets, date, and opponent for each MAC team.

Sun Belt Football Schedules | SBC

Sun Belt Football Schedules | SBC: Sun Belk football schedule and future schedules (SBC).

MAC Football Schedules | Mid-American Conference

MAC Football Schedules | Mid-American Conference: MAC football schedule and future schedules (Mid-American Conference).

2017 Mountain West Conference Football Helmet Schedule

2017 Mountain West Conference Football Helmet Schedule: The 2017 Mountain West Conference Football Helmet Schedule is now available. The PDF schedule features the team helmets, date, and opponent.

MWC Football Schedules | Mountain West Conference

MWC Football Schedules | Mountain West Conference: MWC football schedule and future schedules (Mountain West Conference).

2017 Sun Belt Conference Football Helmet Schedule

2017 Sun Belt Conference Football Helmet Schedule: The 2017 Sun Belt Conference Football Helmet Schedule is now available. The PDF schedule features the team helmets, date, and opponent for each team.

THE RFC MYC: Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC)-(NCAA Division III)

Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC)-(NCAA Division III)

Overview: The Husson College Eagles (9-2 overall) dominated the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) ranks in 2016, as they finished the season unbeaten in league play at 7-0. They won the ECFC's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III playoffs, falling to Western New England, 44-27, in the first round. 

Looking ahead to 2017, the ECFC will welcome two new programs in Alfred State from Upstate New Year, as well as Dean College from Franklin, Massachusetts. The Pioneers are on the verge of completing their provisional status period to become a full Division III member, while the Bulldogs make the move to the NCAA from the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). On the other hand, Norwich joins the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) after spending the last eight years in the ECFC.

2017 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is unlisted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2017 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post.

Alfred State (courtesy of d3football.com)

Anna Maria

Castleton

Dean

Gallaudet

Husson

Mount Ida

SUNY Maritime

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THE RFC MYC: THE 2017 DEBUT-Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC)-(NCAA Division III)

Editor's Note: Welcome to the debut of the "RFC MYC", with the "MYC" initials standing for "Mark Your Calendars". The purpose of the newly-revised previews at the Real Football Central blog is to present the schedules of every college football team outside of the so-called "Power Five" conferences (ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Pac 12, and SEC), throughout the summer of 2017. So, what are we waiting for? Let's get started.

Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC)-(NCAA Division III)

Overview: The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) makes its NCAA Division III debut with six teams taking the field in 2017. All six squads will join the CCC from the now-defunct New England Football Conference (NEFC).

Western New England (11-1 overall) had the best season out of all of those squads, advancing to the second round of the 2016 playoffs, losing to Alfred, 30-24. The only other team to finish the 2016 season with at least eight wins was Salve Regina, with the Seahawks finishing 8-2 overall. Additionally, the University of New England Nor'easters won't start play until 2018.

2017 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is unlisted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2017 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post.

Becker

Curry

Endicott

Nichols

Salve Regina

Western New England (schedule courtesy of d3football.com)

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Recognizing The National Champions of Non-FBS/Small College Football 2016-2017

FCS: James Madison
NCAA Division II: Northwest Missouri State
NCAA Division III: Mary Hardin-Baylor
NAIA: St. Francis (Ind.)

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RFC College Footballl Final Predictions Total For The 2016 Season-Better Late Than Never

Bowl Predictions

10-5 (.667)

FINAL OVERALL TOTALS FOR 2016

612-302 (.670)

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