This article highlights the growing concern over early-season college football games where lower-tier programs face off against elite teams, often resulting in severely lopsided scores. Southern’s coach, Marshall Faulk, expressed frustration after his team lost to Houston 77-6, likening the game to a “preseason crash-dummy test.”
Faulk pointed out that high-level universities schedule these matchups for financial gain, with Southern being paid $450,000 to participate. He emphasized the disadvantages that FCS programs face compared to FBS schools, exacerbated by the transfer portal draining talent from smaller teams.
While Faulk recognized his players’ efforts, he admitted that lack of resources and talent makes it nearly impossible for teams like Southern to compete effectively. The article raises questions about the ethical implications of such matchups and whether the governing bodies will take action to prevent these types of games, even as schools rely on the revenue these arrangements generate.
