The FCS Bowl, also known as the FCS National Bowl, is an independently operated post-season college football all-star game, normally played annually in 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. The December 2025 edition was postponed "due to unforeseen circumstances."
History The FCS Bowl was first played in December 2014 at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the campus of Florida International University (FIU). The game was organized by East Preps LLC, who operated the game independently. 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. Additionally, NFL Films distributes game and practice film to NFL teams. Organizers report that 26 players from the December 2015 games (National Bowl Game and FCS Bowl) reached the NFL in some capacity. At the December 2016 game, 14 NFL teams were represented, with over 30 scouts in attendance.
The December 2025 edition was indefinitely postponed four days before its intended playing. As of that planned edition, the bowl was operated by Team No Sleep Sports.
Game results
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 December 4, 2016 American 33 National 16 Municipal Stadium Daytona Beach, FL December 10, 2017 National 19 American 7 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HVihO6xrog_vam6yJoP19u7Cw_QK3gpn/view December 9, 2018 American 38 National 37 December 10, 2023 National 14 American 12 December 8, 2024 American 29 National 0 December 14, 2025 Postponed
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. YearMVPPos.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 List of college bowl games
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