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The NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) was formerly designated as NCAA Division I-AA.
Answer: True
The source material indicates that the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) operated under the designation NCAA Division I-AA from 1978 through 2005.
The NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoff system involves 24 teams competing for the national championship title.
Answer: True
The structure of the FCS playoff system mandates the participation of 24 teams in the competition for the national championship.
What was the former designation for the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)?
Answer: Division I-AA
The NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) was previously known as NCAA Division I-AA from 1978 through 2005.
As of the 2025 season, the number of NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) programs is 129.
Answer: False
The provided data specifies that as of the 2025 season, there are 129 FCS football programs, not 130.
According to footnote 'a', Kansas and Michigan are among the states that currently have no NCAA Division I FCS football programs.
Answer: True
Footnote 'a' explicitly lists Kansas and Michigan among the states that currently do not host any NCAA Division I FCS football programs.
How many NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) programs are projected for the 2025 season?
Answer: 129
According to the provided data, there are projected to be 129 FCS football programs in the 2025 season.
Identify the state among the following options that is not listed as having any NCAA Division I FCS football programs.
Answer: Oklahoma
Footnote 'a' explicitly lists Oklahoma among the states that currently do not host any NCAA Division I FCS football programs.
Both the Ivy League and the Big Ten Conference are FCS conferences that do not permit athletic scholarships for football.
Answer: False
While the Ivy League does not permit athletic scholarships for football, the Big Ten Conference is a member of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and does offer athletic scholarships.
Bucknell University's football program, established in 1883, competes in the Ivy League.
Answer: False
Bucknell University's football program, established in 1883, competes in the Patriot League, not the Ivy League.
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team currently competes in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).
Answer: False
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team currently competes in the United Athletic Conference (UAC), not the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).
Identify the two NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) conferences that do not permit athletic scholarships for their football student-athletes.
Answer: The Ivy League and the Pioneer Football League
The source material explicitly identifies the Ivy League and the Pioneer Football League as the two FCS conferences that do not offer athletic scholarships for football.
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team's current conference affiliation is the:
Answer: United Athletic Conference (UAC)
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team is presently affiliated with the United Athletic Conference (UAC).
Harvard University's football program, established in 1873, competes in which conference?
Answer: Ivy League
Harvard University's football program, established in 1873, competes within the Ivy League conference.
The data presented for each FCS program encompasses the team's nickname, the name of the associated university, and the year of the football program's establishment.
Answer: True
The detailed information provided for each FCS program includes its team nickname, the university's name, and the year the football program was established.
The University of Central Arkansas, located in Conway, Arkansas, established its football program in 1908.
Answer: True
The University of Central Arkansas, situated in Conway, Arkansas, initiated its football program in the year 1908.
The team nickname for The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is the Eagles.
Answer: False
The team nickname for The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is the Bulldogs, not the Eagles.
Columbia University's football program, established in 1870, plays in the Ivy League and is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Answer: False
Columbia University's football program, established in 1870 and competing in the Ivy League, is located in New York City, not Boston, Massachusetts.
The Dartmouth College football program is located in New Hampshire and is affiliated with the Ivy League.
Answer: True
Dartmouth College's football program is indeed situated in New Hampshire and currently competes within the Ivy League conference.
Davidson College established its football program in 1896 and competes in the Pioneer Football League.
Answer: True
Davidson College initiated its football program in 1896 and currently participates in the Pioneer Football League.
Delaware State University, established in 1924, is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
Answer: False
Delaware State University, established in 1924, is located in Dover, Delaware, not Wilmington.
The Duquesne Dukes football program, located in Pennsylvania, first played in the FCS in 1983.
Answer: False
The Duquesne Dukes football program, located in Pennsylvania, first played in the FCS in 1993, not 1983.
The Eastern Illinois Panthers football program was established in 1899.
Answer: True
Eastern Illinois University's football program has a documented establishment year of 1899.
The Eastern Washington Eagles football program began its FCS participation in 1984.
Answer: True
The Eastern Washington Eagles football program initiated its participation in the FCS in the year 1984.
Elon University established its football program in 1909 and is located in North Carolina.
Answer: True
Elon University, situated in North Carolina, established its football program in 1909.
The Florida A&M University football team is known as the Rattlers.
Answer: True
Florida A&M University's football team officially uses the nickname 'Rattlers'.
Which university, located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, has a football program established in 1883 and competes in the Patriot League?
Answer: Bucknell University
Bucknell University, situated in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, boasts a football program established in 1883 that currently competes in the Patriot League.
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, has which team nickname for its football program?
Answer: Bulldogs
The football program at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is identified by the team nickname 'Bulldogs'.
Which university in New York City has an established football program dating back to 1870 and competes in the Ivy League?
Answer: Columbia University
Columbia University, located in New York City, possesses a football program established in 1870 and competes within the Ivy League.
Which university in Elon, North Carolina, established its football program in 1909?
Answer: Elon University
Elon University, located in Elon, North Carolina, established its football program in the year 1909.
Which university in Greenville, South Carolina, has a football program established in 1889 and plays in the Southern Conference?
Answer: Furman University
Furman University, located in Greenville, South Carolina, established its football program in 1889 and competes in the Southern Conference.
The Georgetown Hoyas football program is located in which federal district and competes in which conference?
Answer: District of Columbia; Patriot League
The Georgetown Hoyas football program is situated in the District of Columbia and competes within the Patriot League conference.
Which university in Washington, D.C., has a football program established in 1882 and plays in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)?
Answer: Howard University
Howard University, located in Washington, D.C., has a football program established in 1882 and competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).
What is the significance of the note regarding Miami University's nickname change?
Answer: The team changed its nickname from Redskins to RedHawks in 1996.
The note indicates that Miami University's football team officially changed its nickname from 'Redskins' to 'RedHawks' in 1996.
As detailed in footnote 'm', what significant transition is Saint Francis University planning for its athletic program, and when is it scheduled?
Answer: Transitioning from NCAA Division I to NCAA Division III in 2026.
Footnote 'm' indicates that Saint Francis University intends to transition its athletic programs from NCAA Division I to NCAA Division III, with this change scheduled to take effect in 2026.
Which universities are noted as transitioning from NCAA Division II to FCS, and when is their full membership expected?
Answer: Mercyhurst University and the University of West Georgia
Mercyhurst University and the University of West Georgia are identified as universities transitioning from NCAA Division II to FCS, with their full membership anticipated in 2027.
Which existing Division I institution has announced plans to start an FCS football program, with play scheduled to begin in 2026?
Answer: Chicago State University
Chicago State University has announced its intention to establish an FCS football program, with competitive play slated to commence in 2026.
Which of the following universities is listed as having moved from FCS to Division I FBS?
Answer: James Madison University
James Madison University is identified in the provided data as one of the universities that has transitioned from the FCS to Division I FBS.
Identify the university from the provided options that is noted for having ceased its football program entirely subsequent to its participation in the FCS.
Answer: Hofstra University
The source material lists Hofstra University among the institutions that have discontinued their football programs subsequent to competing at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level.
What is the current status of Savannah State University's football program according to the provided notes?
Answer: It has moved down to NCAA Division II.
The provided notes indicate that Savannah State University, after previously competing in the FCS, has subsequently moved down to NCAA Division II.
Footnote 'b' clarifies that conference affiliations listed are primarily for all sports sponsored by the university for the 2025 season.
Answer: False
Footnote 'b' specifies that the listed conference affiliations are current for the 2025 season and are specific to football, not necessarily indicative of affiliations for all university sports.
The Abilene Christian Wildcats football program commenced its participation in the FCS in 2017.
Answer: True
The Abilene Christian Wildcats football program began its competitive tenure in the FCS in the year 2017.
The Campbell Fighting Camels football program played its inaugural season in the FCS in 2008.
Answer: True
The Campbell Fighting Camels football program initiated its participation in the FCS during the 2008 season.
Colgate University's football program first competed in the FCS in 1982.
Answer: True
The Colgate University football program commenced its participation in the FCS during the 1982 season.
The Dayton Flyers football program's first FCS season was 1993.
Answer: True
The Dayton Flyers football program commenced its participation in the FCS during the 1993 season.
East Tennessee State University's football program was re-established in 2015 in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Answer: True
The football program at East Tennessee State University was indeed re-established in 2015 and is based in Johnson City, Tennessee.
According to footnote 'b', what clarification is provided concerning the listed conference affiliations for FCS teams?
Answer: The affiliations are current for the 2025 season and are specific to football.
Footnote 'b' clarifies that the conference affiliations presented are accurate for the 2025 season and are specifically designated for football, not necessarily indicative of affiliations for all university sports.
For which university did the football program begin competing in the FCS in 2017?
Answer: Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University's football program commenced its participation in the FCS in the year 2017.
What year was the first FCS season for the Campbell Fighting Camels football program?
Answer: 2008
The Campbell Fighting Camels football program played its inaugural season in the FCS in 2008.
What is the first FCS season listed for the East Texas A&M Lions football program?
Answer: 2025
The East Texas A&M Lions football program's initial season of FCS competition is listed as 2025.
The Fordham Rams football program commenced its participation in the FCS in which year?
Answer: 1989
The Fordham Rams football program initiated its competition in the FCS during the year 1989.
What does footnote 'g' reveal about the Idaho Vandals' history in FCS football?
Answer: Their current FCS membership is a return after a previous stint from 1978-1995.
Footnote 'g' clarifies that the Idaho Vandals' current participation in the FCS represents their second tenure within this division, having previously been a member from 1978 to 1995.