FCS Bowl
| FCS Bowl | |
|---|---|
| FCS National Bowl | |
 | |
| Stadium | Municipal Stadium |
| Location | Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Previous stadiums | Riccardo Silva Stadium (2014–2015) |
| Previous locations | Miami, Florida (2014–2015) |
| Operated | 2014–present |
| Sponsors | |
East Preps LLC | |
| 2018 matchup | |
| American vs. National (American, 38–37) | |
| 2023 matchup | |
| American vs. National (National, 14–12) | |
The FCS Bowl or FCS National Bowl is an independently operated annual post-season college football all-star game, played each December in Florida since 2014. The game showcases NFL draft prospects of those collegiate players who have completed their eligibility in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), although the game does feature players from other football divisions as well. The game is played as a doubleheader with the National Bowl Game.
History
[edit]The FCS Bowl was first played in December 2014 at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the campus of Florida International University (FIU).[1] The game is organized by East Preps LLC, who operate the game independently.[2] After two years, the game moved to Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida.[3]
The game and an associated scouting combine provide opportunity for players from smaller colleges to get exposure with scouts from various professional leagues, including the NFL and CFL.[4] Additionally, NFL Films distributes game and practice film to NFL teams.[5] Organizers report that 26 players from the December 2015 games (National Bowl Game and FCS Bowl) reached the NFL in some capacity.[6] At the December 2016 game, 14 NFL teams were represented, with over 30 scouts in attendance.[3]
Game results
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| Date | Winning team | Losing team | Stadium | City | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2014 | White Team | 41 | Navy Team | 28 | Riccardo Silva Stadium | Miami, FL | |
| December 6, 2015 | American | 23 | National | 22 | [7] | ||
| December 4, 2016 | American | 33 | National | 16 | Municipal Stadium | Daytona Beach, FL | [3] |
| December 10, 2017 | National | 19 | American | 7 | Municipal Stadium | Daytona Beach, FL | [8] |
| December 9, 2018 | American | 38 | National | 37 | Municipal Stadium | Daytona Beach, FL | [9] |
| December 10, 2023 | National | 14 | American | 12 | Municipal Stadium | Daytona Beach, FL | |
MVPs
[edit]Overall MVPs of each game are listed below. Some additional awards not listed are also given, for offensive and defensive player of each team, special teams player, lineman, and the James Pratt Courage Award.
| Year | MVP | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Benjamin Anderson | QB | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff |
| 2015 | Jarrid Williams | LB | Wagner College |
| 2016 | Josh Straughan | QB | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| 2017 | Rameses Owens | RB | Lincoln University |
| 2018 | Vincent Espinoza | QB | Lincoln University |
| 2023 | Raydarius Freeman | DL | University of North Carolina at Pembroke |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "FCS BOWL at FIU expects NFL Scouts, Top Players as a double header with the National Bowl in Miami". prunderground.com (Press release). October 6, 2014.
- ^ "INAUGURAL FCS NATIONAL BOWL COLLEGE ALL STAR GAME SET FOR 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BOWL WEEKEND AT FIU". fcsbowl.com. July 6, 2014. Archived from the original on January 7, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ^ a b c "RECORD 14 NFL TEAMS AND 30+ SCOUTS ATTEND THE 2016 FCS BOWL IN DAYTONA BEACH FLORIDA". fcsbowl.com. December 5, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "FCS BOWL - About". fcsbowl.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ^ "Quarterback Kyle Snyder Commits to FCS National Bowl". gosoutheast.com. October 7, 2014.
- ^ "RECORD 26 FCS - NATIONAL BOWL PLAYERS TO THE NFL FROM THE CLASS OF 2015". fcsbowl.com. May 6, 2016. Archived from the original on November 15, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ^ "2015 FCS Bowl at FIU Documentary 4k at Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium Miami Florida". East Preps. April 25, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HVihO6xrog_vam6yJoP19u7Cw_QK3gpn/view [dead link]
- ^ "2018 FCS Bowl Daytona Beach FL Stats Game Box.PDF".
Further reading
[edit]- "FCS Bowl Game Film (Wide Shot) 2016 Daytona Beach Audible Sports". East Preps. December 10, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2017 – via YouTube.