[Sly Fox]

Considering where their program was just a year or so ago, this is a huge step forward for the newest Big South member.

CMU AND KENT STATE ANNOUNCED AS MONMOUTH’S FIRST FBS OPPONENTS

Courtesy: Monmouth Sports Information
Release: October 14, 2014

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.- Monmouth University has announced that it will play its first Football Bowl Championship (FBS) opponents beginning in 2015 with Central Michigan University and Kent State University, in 2016.

“As we continue to increase scholarships, playing FBS opponents is something that we look forward to and are excited about,” said Monmouth Head Coach Kevin Callahan, who recently won his 125th game at Monmouth. “We currently have FBS opponents scheduled in 2015 and 2016, and we are looking into potential opportunities for 2017 and beyond.”

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[jcmanson]

I also saw Kennesaw State has scheduled a couple games with FBS teams.