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FCS Football NIL Done Right: How Northwestern Mutual and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Empower Players

When College Football Feels Lost, the FCS Shows the Way

Montana State and Illinois State wide receivers turn rivalry into impact, supporting childhood cancer research at the FCS National Championship.

Stone Labanowitz

Jan 34 min read

Illinois State & South Dakota Surge Into FCS Quarterfinals After Historic Wins

Valley Rundown: Illinois State, USD remain as final MVFC playoff teams following statement victories

Illinois State pulls off a historic upset over NDSU while South Dakota crushes Mercer. Full breakdown of both MVFC teams’ playoff paths and quarterfinal preview.

Nathan Swaffar

Dec 10, 20254 min read

Illinois State WR Eddie Kasper Joins FCS Nation x Alex’s Lemonade Stand Challenge

Honorary Captain of the Week Spotlight: Illinois State Wide Receiver Eddie Kasper

Illinois State wide receiver Eddie Kasper joins the Northwestern Mutual x FCS Nation x Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Challenge to fight childhood cancer.

Melissa Dickson

Oct 11, 20254 min read

From Frisco to Broadway: Why the FCS National Championship Move to Nashville Just Makes Sense

Let’s get one thing out of the way: Kevin Marshall, my co-host and resident greybeard of FCS Nation Radio, is old enough to remember when...