N. Iowa TE Sutherland dies 2 days after workout
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland died two days after he collapsed during an offseason workout.
North Dakota State to MWC: Big Leap or BIG MISTAKE?! 👀
Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss the changing landscape of college sports. They break down Sacramento State’s $18M move to the MAC, North Dakota State’s jump to the Mountain West, and whether moving up a conference is really worth it. They also discuss whether Nebraska truly belongs in the Big Ten or Big 12. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Sacramento St to MAC for $18M 3:48 - North Dakota State going to FBS, headed to MWC 13:20 - Is moving up a conference actually worth it? 15:37 - Where does Nebraska belong? The Big Ten or Big 12? 21:12 - Why championships affect a school’s identity 27:16 - Should some sports be played regionally? 31:40 - Do all conference games really matter? 39:48 - Should schools get to control their own schedules? 46:08 - Miami University coach vows to wear a Speedo if… 53:53 - Next year: What to do when football and Valentine’s Day collide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Which colleges have produced Super Bowl starting QBs?
The California Golden Bears have produced the most Super Bowl starting quarterbacks in history. See which other schools join them on the list.
N.D. State joins Mountain West for football in '26
North Dakota State, which has won 10 of the last 15 FCS national titles, has joined the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member starting in 2026.
Sources: Rutgers to hire S.D.'s Johansen as DC
Rutgers is expected to hire South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen as the school's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
Montana St. tops Illinois St. in wild FCS title game
Montana State won its first national championship since 1984, beating Illinois State 35-34 on Monday in the first overtime in FCS title game history.
Montana State defeats Illinois State in OT thriller to win FCS national championship (1:50)
Who has won the FCS championship? All-time winners list
North Dakota State has the winningest program in FCS championship history. See which other schools join them on the list.
Brungard wins Payton as FCS' top offensive player
Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard beat out Western Carolina's Taron Dickens and North Dakota State's Cole Payton for the Walter Payton Award.
FCS national championship preview: Illinois State, Montana State starving for title
Will the Bobcats break through or can the Redbirds cap their amazing run in style?
Iowa St. DC Heacock retires; Bobbit hired to role
Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock, who has served as the top assistant on Matt Campbell's staff with the Cyclones for 10 seasons, said he is retiring.
Illinois State beats Villanova 30-14 to advance to FCS title game against Montana State
— Tommy Rittenhouse threw two touchdown passes to Daniel Sobkowicz and Victor Dawson rushed for 155 yards and a score to lead Illinois State to a 30-14 victory over Villanova in a FCS semifinal on Saturday night at Villanova Stadium.
Illinois State Redbirds vs. Villanova Wildcats: Full Highlights (1:19)
First playoff Brawl of the Wild headlines FCS semifinal showdowns
Montana-Montana State rivalry, Villanova-Illinois State matchup make for intriguing final four.
Youngstown St. QB heads FCS All-America team
Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard, the Missouri Valley Football Conference offensive player of the year, heads the list of student-athletes on The Associated Press FCS All-America team.
Rittenhouse, Sobkowicz help unseeded Illinois State beats UC Davis, advance to FCS semis
— Tommy Rittenhouse threw two of his three touchdown passes to to Daniel Sobkowicz, Chris Taylor returned a kickoff 91 yards for a score, and unseeded Illinois State beat UC Davis 42-31 on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.
Cats-Griz II: Montana routs South Dakota 52-22 to set up FCS semifinal against Montana State
— Michael Wortham had 244 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, Keali’i Ah Yat threw for 305 yards and three scores and Montana routed South Dakota 52-22 on Saturday to set up a rematch against Montana State in the FCS semifinals.
FCS quarterfinal preview: Is it now Tarleton State's tourney to win?
After a spate of upsets, there are familiar teams but also some newcomers at the top of the FCS bracket.
Keali'i Ah Yat leads Montana over South Dakota State 50-29 in 2nd round of FCS playoffs
— Sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat passed for a career-high 360 yards, throwing three of his four touchdown passes during a 30-point run by Montana and the third-seeded Grizzlies rallied to beat South Dakota State 50-29 on Saturday in the second round of the...
Illinois State scores 2 late TDs to knock out top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28 in FCS playoff
— Tommy Rittenhouse connected with Daniel Sobkowicz for two touchdown passes inside the final two minutes and overcame five interceptions to help No. 17 Illinois State upset top-ranked and previously unbeaten North Dakota State 29-28 on Saturday in...
Gabalis throws 3 TD passes to lead Tarleton State over North Dakota 31-13 in FCS playoffs
— Victor Gabalis threw three touchdown passes and Tarleton State beat North Dakota 31-13 in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, tying a program record with its 12th win this season.
Phillips rushes for 2 TDs, South Dakota picks off Mercer 4 times in 47-0 FCS playoff victory
— L.J. Phillips Jr. rushed for a pair of touchdowns, Mikey Munn made two of South Dakota's four interceptions and the 11th-seeded Coyotes blanked sixth-seeded Mercer 47-0 in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday.
SVPod: Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 14 of the college football season.
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 14 of the college football season. The guys start with the big one in Berkeley as Cal ruined SMU’s CFP chances. Now, DUKE gets in the ACCCG?! The SEC got shaken up a bit as well, as Texas upset Texas A&M, and Alabama won a thriller on the Plains to set up another Alabama-Georgia SECCG. The Big 12 is straight forward, and all fringe CFP hopefuls will be pulling for the Red Raiders. Furthermore, what to make of Texas, Notre Dame, Miami & Vanderbilt’s CFP candidacies. The guys also frequently weigh in on the Lane Kiffin drama as his move to LSU seems imminent. Finally, a Thanksgiving recap, some NFL thoughts, special shoutouts and a special message from the heart. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (0:52) Duke somehow punches ticket to ACCCG (3:14) Should Lane Kiffin be allowed to coach Ole Miss? (6:17) The fallout of Lane’s decision (7:41) Ole Miss-Miss State recap (9:30) Ann Arbor recap (13:00) Ohio State-Michigan recap (23:00) Texas-Texas A&M recap (31:40) The Angel Tree is special (34:37) Ohio State-Indiana will be awesome (38:30) Texas Tech blows out WVU (39:38) Who’s in the CFP? (41:20) ACC could get completely left out (44:40) Vanderbilt dominates Tennessee in 2nd half (50:20) Texas’ CFP candidacy (52:00) Does Lane become a villain? (59:10) Oregon handles Washington (1:02:30) Iron Bowl recap (1:12:50) Bowl eligible shoutouts (1:12:15) Lots of politicking coming up… (1:16:00) FCS storylines (1:17:20) The story of the day (1:19:00) The Thanksgiving Parade makes no sense (1:20:50) SVP’s favorite video (1:22:00) Thanksgiving halftime shows were awesome (1:22:50) Thanksgiving recap (1:25:20) NFL thoughts (1:32:50) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best of Rivalry Week: Saturday's results offered a healthy dose of certainty
The final chapter of the 2025 regular season didn't upend the status quo, but it did give us plenty of answers.
Mason leads South Dakota State to 41-3 win over New Hampshire in FCS playoffs
— Chase Mason threw three touchdown passes, Julius Loughridge ran for 100 yards and a touchdown and 14th-seeded South Dakota State strolled to a 41-3 win over New Hampshire in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday.
2025 MVFC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
