Sunday, September 1, 2013

In the FCS Huddle: First impressions

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Sports Network) --The Big Ten may want to cancel the order to cancel games against FCS programs.

The opening weekend of the college football season sure showed the FCS has a lot to offer against FBS competition.

As if we didn't know that already.

North Dakota State can play some serious ball as the two-time defending FCS champion. Ditto for fellow national powers Eastern Washington, Northern Iowa and Towson.

Even McNeese State isn't just there to collect a paycheck when it lines up against an FBS opponent - earning a win for the second consecutive season on Saturday.

The first weekend left a few jaws wide open as a stunning eight FCS teams beat FBS opponents. Two of the wins were against transitioning FBS programs, but they are meaningful nonetheless.

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