FCS Bowl
{{short description|FCS College football all-star bowl game}}
{{Infobox college football bowl game
| name = FCS Bowl
| full_name = Trillion FCS National Bowl
| nickname =
| defunct =
| logo = FCS Bowl Logo.png
| logo_size = 210px
| caption =
| stadium = Municipal Stadium
| previous_stadiums = Riccardo Silva Stadium (2014–2015)
| location = Daytona Beach, Florida
| previous_locations = Miami, Florida (2014–2015)
| website = {{URL|https://www.fcsbowl.com/|fcsbowl.com}}
| years = 2014–present
| previous_tie-ins =
| conference_tie-ins =
| payout =
| sponsors = East Preps LLC
| former_names =
| prev_matchup_year = 2023
| prev_matchup_season= 2023
| prev_matchup_teams = American vs. National (National, 14-12)
| prev_matchup_score =
| next_matchup_year = 2024
| next_matchup_season= 2024
| next_matchup_teams = American vs. National (American, 29-0)
| next_matchup_date =
}}
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 Division II, Division III, and from NAIA as well. The game is played as a doubleheader with the National Bowl Game.
History
The FCS Bowl was first played in December 2014 at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the campus of Florida International University (FIU).{{cite press release |url=http://www.prunderground.com/fcs-bowl-at-fiu-expects-nfl-scouts-top-players-as-a-double-header-with-the-national-bowl-in-miami/0043883/ |title=FCS BOWL at FIU expects NFL Scouts, Top Players as a double header with the National Bowl in Miami |website=prunderground.com |date=October 6, 2014}} The game is organized by East Preps LLC, who operate the game independently.{{cite web |url=http://www.fcsbowl.com/news/inaugural-fcs-national-bowl |title=INAUGURAL FCS NATIONAL BOWL COLLEGE ALL STAR GAME SET FOR 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BOWL WEEKEND AT FIU |website=fcsbowl.com |date=July 6, 2014 |accessdate=June 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107105839/http://www.fcsbowl.com/news/inaugural-fcs-national-bowl |archive-date=January 7, 2015 |url-status=dead }} After two years, the game moved to Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.fcsbowl.com/about/ |title=FCS BOWL - About |website=fcsbowl.com |accessdate=June 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619052152/http://www.fcsbowl.com/about/ |archive-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=dead }} Additionally, NFL Films distributes game and practice film to NFL teams.{{cite web |url=http://www.gosoutheast.com/news/2014/10/7/FB_1007141627.aspx |title=Quarterback Kyle Snyder Commits to FCS National Bowl |website=gosoutheast.com |date=October 7, 2014}} Organizers report that 26 players from the December 2015 games (National Bowl Game and FCS Bowl) reached the NFL in some capacity.{{cite web |url=http://www.fcsbowl.com/news/record-25-2015-fcs-national-bo |title=RECORD 26 FCS - NATIONAL BOWL PLAYERS TO THE NFL FROM THE CLASS OF 2015 |website=fcsbowl.com |date=May 6, 2016 |accessdate=June 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115064145/http://www.fcsbowl.com/news/record-25-2015-fcs-national-bo |archive-date=November 15, 2016 |url-status=dead }} At the December 2016 game, 14 NFL teams were represented, with over 30 scouts in attendance.
Game results
File:FCS BOWL AT FIU MIAMI.jpg
MVPs
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.
| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" | |||
| Year
!MVP !Pos. !College | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Benjamin Anderson | QB | Arkansas–Pine Bluff |
| 2015 | Jarrid Williams | LB | Wagner |
| 2016 | Josh Straughan | QB | Southern Illinois |
| 2017 | Rameses Owens | RB | Lincoln (PA) |
| 2018 | Vincent Espinoza | QB | Lincoln (PA) |
| 2023 | Raydarius Freeman | DL | UNC Pembroke |
| 2024 | Dallaz Corbitt | DE | Bethune-Cookman |
See also
References
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Further reading
- {{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt4jE2uQg2w |title=FCS Bowl Game Film (Wide Shot) 2016 Daytona Beach Audible Sports |publisher=East Preps
|date= December 10, 2016 |accessdate=June 11, 2017 |via=YouTube}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.fcsbowl.com/}}
- [https://twitter.com/FCSBOWL Twitter feed]
Category:College football all-star games
Category:Recurring sporting events established in 2014
Category:College football in Florida
Category:American football competitions in Florida