FCS teams record mixed results against FBS opponents in week two
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

FCS programs navigated a challenging weekend of matchups, narrowly falling short in several upset bids against FBS schools. Gardner-Webb lost 24-23 to Liberty after a late defensive breakdown, while Colgate fell 13-10 to Central Michigan following a late interception. Northern Colorado also struggled to close against Wyoming, losing 21-13 after a long weather delay. In other action, Chicago State secured its first program victory by defeating Kentucky Christian 78-7. Lehigh asserted its position in the Patriot League with a 44-20 victory over William & Mary, led by Luke Yoder's 169-yard rushing performance. Most teams now turn their attention toward upcoming non-conference and league schedules to find consistency in the early weeks of the season.
- •Gardner-Webb lost 24-23 to Liberty despite leading in the fourth quarter.
- •Chicago State recorded its first football program win by beating Kentucky Christian 78-7.
- •Lehigh rushed for 366 yards in a 44-20 victory over William & Mary.
- •Luke Yoder leads all FCS ball carriers with nine touchdowns this season.
- •Central Michigan held off Colgate 13-10 despite four turnovers by the Raiders.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — FCS Week 2 Recap: Attrition Wins Out
"It was a wild weekend in the subdivision.
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