The FCS landscape solidifies more with three weeks to go.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NCAAF game between the Richmond Spiders and North Carolina State Wolfpack on Sept. 11, 2026.

Bucknell football coach Jeff Behrman won’t be able to ease his way into his first season, which begins Saturday evening at Richmond. The Spiders, perennial FCS playoff contenders, have a bone to pick with the Bison, who upset Richmond in the teams’ first meeting as Patriot League foes a year ago. And following Saturday’s season opener, Bucknell’s first home game — Sept. 5 — is against Patriot ...