The receptions and returns were long, the smiles were bright, and the wins were sweet — I can't tell you how happy I am to say we're back with our first weekend of FCS highlights.
So we're not going to dilly-dally around and waste your time — it's time to get to the best FCS highlights of the weekend. Vote for your favorite at the bottom of the page. The poll closes Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
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Nicholls' Damion Jeanpiere Jr. gets on the board
FB: In the 3rd, Jeanpiere stutter steps and reverses field… Kept punching until he reached end zone for @geauxcolonels. 77-yard score. pic.twitter.com/QJprBPA2z2
— Chris Mycoskie (@mycoskie) September 1, 2017
Nicholls' Damion Jeanpiere does the highlight-reel thing with this touchdown for the Colonels. Nicholls put up an impressive show against one of the Southland's top teams in McNeese..[divider]
Wofford's Lennox McAfee gets it done
Lennox McAfee Touchdown pic.twitter.com/45PmdJLvqd
— Wofford Football (@Wofford_FB) September 3, 2017
Wofford had to fend off a tough Furman team over the weekend, but Lennox McAfee put up this highlight.[divider]
Bryant's Matt Sewall with crazy catch
This might be one of the best catches you see on this College Football Saturday. Matt Sewall with one for the highlight reel. #SCTop10 pic.twitter.com/QDPU5DI1Vr
— Bryant Football (@BryantUFootball) September 2, 2017
Bryant in the NEC held off Merrimack in what looked like a possible upset, but most fans will probably only remember this circus catch.[divider]
Monmouth with the 'tricker-ation'
The Hawks pull out a trick play as Kenji Bahar hits Jake Powell to set up a first and goal for Monmouth pic.twitter.com/07vI3SW611
— Monmouth Football (@MUHawksFB) September 2, 2017
The Hawks pull off a key trick play for a first down as Kenji Bahar hits Jake Powell to set up a first and goal for Monmouth.[divider]
Youngstown State's Christian Turner with the catch
Hunter Wells' 25-yard TD pass to Christian Turner. Penguins down 21-14 with 6:10 left in 4th! pic.twitter.com/owMLcV2tWt
— YSUPenguinsAthletics (@YSUsports) September 2, 2017
Youngstown State played its first game since the national title game in Frisco, and Hunter Wells looked crisp, firing this ' 25-yard TD pass to Christian Turner. Penguins came back in the fourth and forced overtime before falling.[divider]
Lehigh's Gatlin Casey with the tip drill TD
That tip drill tho!! @LehighFootball within 3 w/just under 5 min left!
This should be fun! pic.twitter.com/HxulzkYsB0
— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSportsFCS) September 2, 2017
Patriot League frontrunner Lehigh ultimately fell to Villanova by three points, but the Mountain Hawks showed a ton of grit — and made key plays like this one by Gatlin Casey, catching the deflected pass from Brad Mayes.[divider]
Sam Houston State's Navone Gurley with the block
BLOCKED
Gurley breaks thru. Gil falls on it in the end zone.
Kats up 41-20. #EatEmUpKats pic.twitter.com/8M9ZSJw5ml
— Sam Houston Football (@BearkatsFB) September 2, 2017
Sam Houston State is known for its ability to make plays on special teams, and this was no different as Navone Gurley made the big play in a key game against Richmond.[divider]
Campbell's Michael Wamer defining the word 'stop'
Say hello to Michael Wamer #SCtop10 #BuildTheCreek pic.twitter.com/P7HwkxKd3g
— Campbell Football (@GoCamelsFB) September 1, 2017
Campbell's Michael Wamer with the big stop in a 70-0 win over Methodist College. Say hello to Michael.[divider]
Delaware's Cam Kitchen believes in safety
#BlueHens LEAD 2-0 thanks to the defense coming up big once again! pic.twitter.com/HETMZ9Q97L
— Delaware Football (@DelawareFB) August 31, 2017
The Danny Rocco era kicked off in Delaware with the Blue Hens' Cam Kitchen scoring the Blue Hens' first points of the year via the safety route.
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