FCS Bowl


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, 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. 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 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

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
2014Benjamin AndersonQBArkansas–Pine Bluff
2015Jarrid WilliamsLBWagner
2016Josh StraughanQBSouthern Illinois
2017Rameses OwensRBLincoln
2018Vincent EspinozaQBLincoln
2023Raydarius FreemanDLUNC Pembroke
2024Dallaz CorbittDEBethune-Cookman