OK, for all the sinners out there scheduling out of the Division (including our Spartans), let's see which FCS teams are perceived as any good by their peers, and if they have a shot vs Big Ten foes this fall. The FCS Now Preseason Poll was recently released (#RV represents FCS teams "also receiving votes"). ES used USA Today for FBS rankings.

RED ALERT. If there's a chance, here is where your upset specials lie - Big Ten wannabes vs. ranked FCS teams.
Indiana vs. #RV Eastern Kentucky. (9/3). Game Preview.
#45 Wisconsin vs. #11 Wofford. (9/19).
#58 Minnesota vs. #14 South Dakota State. (11/14).

YELLOW ALERT. If FCS teams are ranked, they are at least competitive in their own league... though likely not vs ranked Big Ten foes. These games may be closer than expected (key term: "may").
#21 Iowa vs. #4 Northern Iowa. (9/5).
#27 Michigan State vs. #25 Montana State. (9/5).

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE. Not a chance in hell for these poor saps.
#46 Northwestern vs. Towson (9/5). Towson was 3-9 last year.
#35 Illinois vs. Illinois St. (9/12). ISU was 3-8 last year.
#8 Penn State vs. Eastern Illinois (10/10). EIU was 5-7 last year.
#58 Michigan vs. Delaware St. (10/17). DSU was 5-6 last year.