A part of The Analyst’s FCS sequence known as “By the Numbers,” which analyzes information to assist inform the story of FCS faculty soccer.
The 2023 FCS championship recreation – No. 1 South Dakota State versus No. 2 Montana – will likely be performed on Jan. 7 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, for the 14th straight season, which can turn into the excessive for a single host metropolis.
It’s extra a supply of satisfaction in Frisco than an precise file that’s charted by the NCAA.
However loads of particular person and staff information stand out with the FCS championship recreation, and listed below are among the favorites heading into the eighth all-time matchup between the highest two seeds:
59/247/638
Georgia Southern scored probably the most factors in a championship recreation whereas beating Youngstown State 59-24 to cap the 1999 season. Adrian Peterson set the person file for dashing yards (247) and the Eagles raced to the staff dashing mark (638).
4/24/220
Marshall huge receiver Randy Moss was a one-man wrecking crew in opposition to Montana in 1996, setting the championship recreation’s receiving yardage (220) and TD receptions (4) information in a 49-29 victory. His 24 factors additionally match the single-game file, shared by two others.
36/57
Montana’s Brian Ah Yat set the single-game file for completions (36) within the Grizzlies’ 1996 loss to Marshall. Montana State’s Kelly Bradley tried probably the most passes (57) within the Bobcats’ 19-6 win over Louisiana Tech in 1984.
474
Marshall’s Tony Peterson holds the passing yardage file (474), nevertheless it occurred in a 43-42 loss to ULM to finish the 1987 season. He accomplished 28 of 54 cross makes an attempt.
4/7
Southern Illinois overwhelmed Western Carolina and quarterback Jeff Gilbert in a 43-7 win in 1983, selecting off seven passes, together with defensive again Greg Shipp with 4 – the staff and particular person information for interceptions.
6
Massachusetts collected a file six fumble recoveries to beat Georgia Southern 55-43 within the 1998 title recreation.
509
Georgia Southern outlasted Furman 44-42 in 1985 for the primary of its six FCS titles as quarterback Tracy Ham set the single-game mark with 509 yards of complete offense (419 passing and 90 dashing). He handed for 4 touchdowns – the primary of three gamers to notch that file.
85/305
In South Dakota State’s first nationwide title recreation look to cap the spring 2021 season, freshman operating again Isaiah Davis broke off the longest play from scrimmage – an 85-yard landing – and set the mark for all-purpose yards (305 – 178 dashing, 13 receiving and 114 kickoff return). SDSU fell 23-21.
0/40
The one shutout victory in championship recreation historical past belongs to Delaware in 2003. In beating Colgate 40-0, the Blue Hens additionally established the biggest margin of victory.
55/72
The longest area purpose belongs to Georgia Southern’s David Cool (55 yards) in a 17-12 loss to Furman in 1988. Delaware’s Rick Titus boomed the longest punt (72 yards) in a 17-14 loss to Jap Kentucky in 1982.
162
Idaho State defeated Jap Kentucky 34-23 regardless of being penalized for 162 yards – probably the most for a staff in championship recreation historical past.
32,106
When Marshall hosted the 1995 title recreation, a file crowd of 32,106 watched Montana edge the Thundering Herd 22-20.
(A listing of year-by-year leads to the FCS championship recreation)
