What’s presently often known as Week 0 would turn into the FCS new Week 1. FCS groups could be permitted to play video games on the 2 Thursdays earlier than Labor Day, creating an thrilling alternative for prolonged media protection from Thursday by Saturday.
This might permit FCS soccer to dominate tv screens, as FBS usually options solely a handful of video games throughout Week 0.
It’s additionally potential that FBS might quickly observe swimsuit, particularly with the expanded Faculty Soccer Playoff pushing the season deeper into January.
Shifting the FCS season totally into Week 0 presents a number of benefits: the potential for higher-profile non-conference matchups on nationwide TV, elevated ticket gross sales, and better scheduling flexibility.
Groups might additionally extra simply add a twelfth recreation or organize for bye weeks, making the schedule extra adaptable total.
