FCS Kickoff
The FCS Kickoff is an annual college football game played on the Saturday before the opening weekend of the college football season. The game showcases teams from the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). For the game's first three editions, it was played at campus sites; since 2017, the game has been played at a neutral site, the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Season 2026, Episode 1
East Texas A&M Lion vs. Mercer Bears — Saturday, August 29, 2026 on ESPN
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When does FCS Kickoff come out?
FCS Kickoff returns with season 2026, episode 1 ("East Texas A&M Lion vs. Mercer Bears") on Saturday, August 29, 2026, airing on ESPN. That is in 27 days.
This is the only episode currently scheduled. The show is currently in production.
Upcoming episodes
| Ep | Title | Air date | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2026 E1 | East Texas A&M Lion vs. Mercer Bears | Aug 29, 2026 | In 4 weeks |
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