Three FCS football programs secure victories over FBS opponents

Three FCS programs earned victories over FBS opponents during the opening week of the college football season. Idaho State defeated Utah State 29-17, Tarleton State beat Bowling Green 20-13, and The Citadel outlasted Charlotte 43-41 in three overtimes. These results occurred during a series of guarantee games where FBS programs paid smaller institutions to participate in home openers. The participating FCS schools received payments ranging from $305,000 to $400,000 for these contests. These matches highlight the financial arrangements common in early-season college football scheduling between larger conference programs and smaller divisions. Michigan also played a close contest against their MAC opponent, avoiding a potential upset in a game that involved a $1.5 million payout.

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