A New Voice on the FCS Championship Committee
Jim Curry, the long‑serving Director of Athletics at East Texas A&M University, has been tapped to serve on the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee, the body that determines which 24 teams advance to the FCS playoffs and how they are seeded.
Curry’s appointment comes after a four‑year tenure in which he has overseen a period of rapid growth for the Lions’ program, highlighted by record‑breaking philanthropic contributions and a landmark corporate sponsorship that together signal a new financial footing for the university.
The committee’s mandate extends beyond simple selection; members evaluate team performance, assess regional representations, and provide advisory input that shapes the playoff bracket each season.
A Program on the Rise
Under Curry’s leadership, East Texas A&M has posted its highest Academic Progress Rate and graduation rates ever recorded, while also setting a school record for the number of all‑conference honorees in the 2025‑26 academic year.
The university’s athletics department has also distinguished itself among FCS peers by producing multiple NFL Draft picks, Academic All‑Americans and AP First‑Team All‑Americans in recent seasons, a testament to the program’s blend of athletic competitiveness and scholarly excellence.
Curry’s prior service on the Division I FCS Oversight Committee in October 2024 further underscores his growing influence within the NCAA’s football governance structure.