And it sounds like nobody else is at this time...
FCS/Mid-Major Conference Shuffling
SEMO is NOT leaving the OVC at this time:
And it sounds like nobody else is at this time...
And it sounds like nobody else is at this time...
Scott Lawson - Board AdminWestern Illinois University Alum/Fan/Employee
Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000
that is good news about SEMO, makes me feel better about the future of the conference. Now hopefully they can add at least one more. Hate to say it but unless there is a school looking to move up, Chicago St might be the best option to be added.
Chicago State BOT has officially approved adding football for 2026. They will play as an independent FCS team next year, then in the NEC starting in 2027.
https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/2025/ ... ogram.aspx
I wouldn't turn down a H&H series with them. With Tennessee Tech leaving and the FCS schedule going to 12 permanently, we'll need 5 OOC games per year. We currently have 2 on the schedule (at Wisconsin, and home vs Morehead State). Plus we have a decent number of alumni in the Chicago area and always have quite a few players from around there (24 listed on the roster right now).
https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/2025/ ... ogram.aspx
I wouldn't turn down a H&H series with them. With Tennessee Tech leaving and the FCS schedule going to 12 permanently, we'll need 5 OOC games per year. We currently have 2 on the schedule (at Wisconsin, and home vs Morehead State). Plus we have a decent number of alumni in the Chicago area and always have quite a few players from around there (24 listed on the roster right now).
Scott Lawson - Board AdminWestern Illinois University Alum/Fan/Employee
Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000