Why even try?: Week 1 too weak for strong FBS teams.
Copyright USA Today Images / Sports Illustrated 2023 Georgia Bulldogs over UT-Martin, 48-7. Ole Miss Rebels over Mercer, 73-7 Oregon Ducks over Portland State, 81-7 Georgia, Ole Miss, and Oregon are all Top 25 teams in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The Bulldogs were crowned National Champions for the 2022-2023 season. So why in the world are they playing little Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams for an easy win, and why are FCS teams lying down to be steamrolled by perennial powerhouses? Wouldn't it be more beneficial for both to stay within their leagues so they can have a better representation come playoff time? Money For small schools like UT-Martin, Mercer, and Portland State, the reasons for the above questions are simple: money, money, and more money. For one or two easy wins and to find their rhythm, FBS schools will pay FCS to play them on the large school's home field. According to an article on Redshirt Sports , Tarleton State in Texas took o...