Defense returns experience but loses leadership.8/9, can the running game improve to get the offense to the next level? This season just seems like it could be a special one where UCA makes a big dent in the FCS postseason.Last year, the Owls were rebuilding a bit and still posted double-digit wins and were a factor in the FCS playoffs. This looks to be the best Wildcats team on paper since the 2009 version that won the national championship. Play Now Any improvement could lead to a inning record.8/9, a lot of returnees, so improvement from 6-6 seems likely. The Dukes will be rebuilding, but that doesn't mean they won't be in the national discussion.
(16-0). Despite losses, team figures to be in the race. Return qb Davis and top level defense. Sam Houston State (1-0) (4) 4. Most tough games at home.8/9, replacing qb Cookus is top priority. Sacramento State Hornets
Play Should still be class of MEAC. The best season in school history happened last fall, but that doesn't mean APSU is like a comet and won't be back to relevance for another couple of decades.
After three .500-ish type seasons, look for The Citadel to get back to playing more like the 10-2 team in 2016.SIU was one of the first teams left out of the 2019 playoff bracket. Postponed
The defense will remain among the best in the FCS as the offense looks to turn the corner with a new starting quarterback.The Griz have All-American talent all over their starting lineup. Might be an uphill climb.6/8, strong o-line should help the transition from qb Winchester (grad). South Dakota State. KSU will be a tough out for opponents in 2020.The Redbirds will have one of the most feared defenses in the FCS this year. Montana returned to national relevance last season and expectations are for the program to take another big step forward in 2020.Villanova is cursing the injury bug the past few years.
Anyone who covers FCS football knew the Bison would reload in 2019. ... 3. While we don't have JMU in the top two, we do think they'll be a serious factor in this year's FCS playoffs.A majority of Weber State's starting lineup is back after a semifinal appearance. (Alphabetical): Alcorn State, Chattanooga, Dartmouth, Elon, Nicholls, Portland State, SEMO, UT Martin, Wofford Oh, and not to mention the reigning Walter Payton Award winner at quarterback, Trey Lance, and four starting offensive linemen return.SDSU returns nine starters on a defense that elevated itself to be among the best in the FCS. If the offense can get back to its explosive ways, a deep playoff run could be in store.When you return the offensive firepower the Great Danes do, led by star QB Jeff Undercuffler, you can't help but be excited coming off a 9-win, playoff-qualifying season. When 'Nova meets JMU in October, expect sparks.The Bobcats will once again have a tremendous rushing attack and a strong defense coming off of a trip to the semifinals.
All Rights Reserved.College Sports Madness' Jason Groomes takes a quick look at what each team that finished in last year's Top 25, along with a handful of other teams, return heading into the 2020 FCS campaign.
The run game is solidly intact and this program seems primed to take the next step in the postseason. Kicking game has been atrocious. QB Copeland is very good.