The first Saturday of the college football season was a big day for the little guys.Three Football Championship Subdivision programs knocked off Power 5 teams. Richmond trounced Virginia 37-20, Northern Iowa beat Iowa State 25-20 and Eastern Washington defeated Washington State 45-42.This was a huge win, said Richmond coach Danny Rocco, a former Virginia assistant. We throw these words around like FBS and BCS. There is a huge difference. When you are playing a BCS or Power 5 programs, thats a whole new ballgame. To step up and play like that and get a result like this speaks an awful lot about our program, staff, and student-athletes.A total of four FCS teams beat FBS programs this week. Albany defeated Mid-American Conference program Buffalo 22-16 on Friday.The results shouldnt have come as that much of a surprise.Richmond, which reached the FCS semifinals last season, is 4-5 against Atlantic Coast Conference teams since 2006 with wins against Duke in 2006, 2009 and 2011.Northern Iowa now is 3-3 against Iowa State since 2007. The Panthers previously beat Iowa State 24-13 in 2007 and 28-20 in 2013.Eastern Washington beat a 25th-ranked Oregon State team in 2013. This marked the second straight year in which Washington State opened by losing to an FCS team, as the Cougars fell 24-17 to Portland State last year.Richmond had an easy time Saturday, as Kyle Lauletta threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns to spoil Bronco Mendenhalls debut as Virginias coach.In the Northern Iowa game, JVeyon Browning had a 1-yard touchdown run to put the Panthers ahead for good with 2:49 left. Aaron Bailey threw for 135 yards and ran for 114 yards.Eastern Washingtons Gage Gubrud threw for 474 yards and five touchdowns, also rushing for 77 yards and a score against Washington State. Cooper Kupp caught 12 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns.These three schools didnt have the only noteworthy performances by FCS teams.South Dakota State played No. 13 TCU tough all night and trailed 45-41 early in the fourth quarter before the Horned Frogs pulled away for a 59-41 victory. Tyler Toffoli Jersey . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. Rogie Vachon Kings Jersey .com) - Christian Ponder will get another chance to prove himself for the Minnesota Vikings, with head coach Leslie Frazier announcing Wednesday that the struggling quarterback will start this weekends game against the Green Bay Packers. http://www.kingsauthentic.com/authentic-luc-robitaille-kings-jersey/ . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others. Kyle Clifford Kings Jersey . -- Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson asked his players a simple question during Fridays morning shootaround: How many of them had ever been on a team 14 games over . Trevor Lewis Kings Jersey . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium. Thursday, Ryen Russillo and Danny Kanell will welcome ESPN NFL Insider Phil Savage (1:15 p.m. ET), ESPN sports business reporter Darren Rovell (2:15), former NFL coach Mike Nolan (2:45) and CFB guru Phil Steele (3:15).Todays main topics:? CFB storylines? NFL storylinesText us at 73776 ((msg&data rates may apply) or tweet us at twitter.ddddddddddddcom/RussilloShow -- well be with you from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on ESPN Radio and ESPNRadio.com. ' ' '