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Subject: On the "start earlier" discussion...

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Date Posted: 11:33:56 12/22/25 Mon
In reply to: IvySportsJunkie 's message, "Re: FCS semifinals are set" on 11:42:44 12/15/25 Mon

It's worth noting that, starting in 2026, the FCS season will actually start _before_ the FBS season does (excluding "Week Zero" games).

Going forward, FCS has 13 weeks to play 12 games, ending on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. That means FCS "Week One" is the last weekend in August (equal to FBS "Week Zero").

All the more reason for the Ivies to start earlier. For now, I'd be happy with moving up the start date one week and adding a bye. Starting two weeks earlier and finishing a week before Selection Sunday is also a good option. I would think the Ivy presidents wouldn't be terribly opposed to either approach. We can push for an 11th (or 12th) game later. Baby steps...

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