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One ... more ... week.
But why wait? Here's Craig Haley's FCS playoff bracket if the field was being announced today.
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But why wait? Here's Craig Haley's FCS playoff bracket if the field was being announced today.
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FCS Playoff Bracket Predictions: One Week Out From Selection Sunday 2025 | Opta Analyst
Who's in and who's out? One week prior to the pairings, here are FCS playoff bracket predictions for the Road to Nashville.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
One ... more ... week.
But why wait? Here's Craig Haley's FCS playoff bracket if the field was being announced today.
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But why wait? Here's Craig Haley's FCS playoff bracket if the field was being announced today.
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Despite excellent FCS options on Saturday, ESPN’s popular “College GameDay” pregame show will broadcast from Oregon as it hosts USC.
The FCS remains without a visit since 2022.
The FCS remains without a visit since 2022.
November 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Despite excellent FCS options on Saturday, ESPN’s popular “College GameDay” pregame show will broadcast from Oregon as it hosts USC.
The FCS remains without a visit since 2022.
The FCS remains without a visit since 2022.
Thank you, sir, may we have another?
November 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thank you, sir, may we have another?
Four automatic playoff bids will be determined by head-to-head matchups on Saturday. (The MEAC is doing the same for its Celebration Bowl bid)
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Punch the Ticket: FCS Playoff Automatic Bids and Conference Champions | Opta Analyst
The FCS playoff field begins to take shape with automatic qualifying bids. Here’s how it coming together across the conferences.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Four automatic playoff bids will be determined by head-to-head matchups on Saturday. (The MEAC is doing the same for its Celebration Bowl bid)
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FCS Longest Active Winning Streaks
Overall
15 – NDSU
11 – Lehigh, Montana
9 – Harvard, Mercer, Montana State, SFA
Home
21 – Villanova
18 – NDSU
13 – Rhode Island
Road
7 – Harvard
6 – NDSU
5 – Illinois State, Lehigh, Mercer
Overall
15 – NDSU
11 – Lehigh, Montana
9 – Harvard, Mercer, Montana State, SFA
Home
21 – Villanova
18 – NDSU
13 – Rhode Island
Road
7 – Harvard
6 – NDSU
5 – Illinois State, Lehigh, Mercer
November 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
FCS Longest Active Winning Streaks
Overall
15 – NDSU
11 – Lehigh, Montana
9 – Harvard, Mercer, Montana State, SFA
Home
21 – Villanova
18 – NDSU
13 – Rhode Island
Road
7 – Harvard
6 – NDSU
5 – Illinois State, Lehigh, Mercer
Overall
15 – NDSU
11 – Lehigh, Montana
9 – Harvard, Mercer, Montana State, SFA
Home
21 – Villanova
18 – NDSU
13 – Rhode Island
Road
7 – Harvard
6 – NDSU
5 – Illinois State, Lehigh, Mercer
No. 3 Montana State (9-2, 7-0 Big Sky) 38, No. 9 UC Davis (7-3, 5-2) 17
MSU - QB Justin Lamson, 3 total TDs (2 rush, 1 pass); DB Caden Dowler, 2 INTs (81-yard pick-6, 35-yard return)
Bobcats next at No. 2 Montana on Nov. 22 for outright Big Sky title
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MSU - QB Justin Lamson, 3 total TDs (2 rush, 1 pass); DB Caden Dowler, 2 INTs (81-yard pick-6, 35-yard return)
Bobcats next at No. 2 Montana on Nov. 22 for outright Big Sky title
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November 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
No. 3 Montana State (9-2, 7-0 Big Sky) 38, No. 9 UC Davis (7-3, 5-2) 17
MSU - QB Justin Lamson, 3 total TDs (2 rush, 1 pass); DB Caden Dowler, 2 INTs (81-yard pick-6, 35-yard return)
Bobcats next at No. 2 Montana on Nov. 22 for outright Big Sky title
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MSU - QB Justin Lamson, 3 total TDs (2 rush, 1 pass); DB Caden Dowler, 2 INTs (81-yard pick-6, 35-yard return)
Bobcats next at No. 2 Montana on Nov. 22 for outright Big Sky title
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No. 6 Tarleton State (10-1, 6-1 UAC) 61,
North Alabama (2-9, 1-6) 0
QB Victor Gabalis: 12 of 16, 282 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
UNA: 6 turnovers, largest loss on D-I level
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North Alabama (2-9, 1-6) 0
QB Victor Gabalis: 12 of 16, 282 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
UNA: 6 turnovers, largest loss on D-I level
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November 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
No. 6 Tarleton State (10-1, 6-1 UAC) 61,
North Alabama (2-9, 1-6) 0
QB Victor Gabalis: 12 of 16, 282 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
UNA: 6 turnovers, largest loss on D-I level
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North Alabama (2-9, 1-6) 0
QB Victor Gabalis: 12 of 16, 282 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
UNA: 6 turnovers, largest loss on D-I level
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SWAC
East Division: Jackson State and Alabama State are both 8-2 overall and 6-1 in conference. JSU owns a head-to-head win over ASU heading into next Saturday's conference finales, when the Tigers host Alcorn State and the Hornets host UAPB.
West Division: Prairie View A&M (8-3) is the champion.
East Division: Jackson State and Alabama State are both 8-2 overall and 6-1 in conference. JSU owns a head-to-head win over ASU heading into next Saturday's conference finales, when the Tigers host Alcorn State and the Hornets host UAPB.
West Division: Prairie View A&M (8-3) is the champion.
November 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
SWAC
East Division: Jackson State and Alabama State are both 8-2 overall and 6-1 in conference. JSU owns a head-to-head win over ASU heading into next Saturday's conference finales, when the Tigers host Alcorn State and the Hornets host UAPB.
West Division: Prairie View A&M (8-3) is the champion.
East Division: Jackson State and Alabama State are both 8-2 overall and 6-1 in conference. JSU owns a head-to-head win over ASU heading into next Saturday's conference finales, when the Tigers host Alcorn State and the Hornets host UAPB.
West Division: Prairie View A&M (8-3) is the champion.
The final four … FCS unbeatens, that is.
November 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The final four … FCS unbeatens, that is.
With Montana’s 63-17 victory at Portland State, Bobby Hauck has become the winningest coach in Big Sky conference games.
The No. 2 Grizzlies (11-0, 7-0) host Montana State next Saturday to conclude their regular season.
The No. 2 Grizzlies (11-0, 7-0) host Montana State next Saturday to conclude their regular season.
November 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
With Montana’s 63-17 victory at Portland State, Bobby Hauck has become the winningest coach in Big Sky conference games.
The No. 2 Grizzlies (11-0, 7-0) host Montana State next Saturday to conclude their regular season.
The No. 2 Grizzlies (11-0, 7-0) host Montana State next Saturday to conclude their regular season.
The FCS playoff field consists of 11 automatic bids and 13 at-large selections.
The 24-team pairings will be announced during an ESPNU selection show on Nov. 23 (noon ET).
The 24-team pairings will be announced during an ESPNU selection show on Nov. 23 (noon ET).
November 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The FCS playoff field consists of 11 automatic bids and 13 at-large selections.
The 24-team pairings will be announced during an ESPNU selection show on Nov. 23 (noon ET).
The 24-team pairings will be announced during an ESPNU selection show on Nov. 23 (noon ET).
No. 15 Stephen F. Austin (9-2, 7-0 Southland) 26,
No. 19 Lamar (8-3, 5-2) 15
QB Gavin Rutherford: 215 yards of total offense, TD run
Lumberjacks (nine straight wins) clinch at least a share of the Southland title and the conference’s automatic FCS playoff bid.
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No. 19 Lamar (8-3, 5-2) 15
QB Gavin Rutherford: 215 yards of total offense, TD run
Lumberjacks (nine straight wins) clinch at least a share of the Southland title and the conference’s automatic FCS playoff bid.
Photo: @SFA_Football on X
November 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
No. 15 Stephen F. Austin (9-2, 7-0 Southland) 26,
No. 19 Lamar (8-3, 5-2) 15
QB Gavin Rutherford: 215 yards of total offense, TD run
Lumberjacks (nine straight wins) clinch at least a share of the Southland title and the conference’s automatic FCS playoff bid.
Photo: @SFA_Football on X
No. 19 Lamar (8-3, 5-2) 15
QB Gavin Rutherford: 215 yards of total offense, TD run
Lumberjacks (nine straight wins) clinch at least a share of the Southland title and the conference’s automatic FCS playoff bid.
Photo: @SFA_Football on X
The FCS playoff field is taking shape with automatic qualifying bids. Here’s how it coming together across the conferences.
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Punch the Ticket: FCS Playoff Automatic Bids and Conference Champions | Opta Analyst
The FCS playoff field begins to take shape with automatic qualifying bids. Here’s how it coming together across the conferences.
theanalyst.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The FCS playoff field is taking shape with automatic qualifying bids. Here’s how it coming together across the conferences.
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Top-ranked North Dakota State (11-0) finishes 8-0 in the MVFC without playing last-place Murray State. The Bison will end the regular season by hosting St. Thomas next Saturday.
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Top-ranked North Dakota State (11-0) finishes 8-0 in the MVFC without playing last-place Murray State. The Bison will end the regular season by hosting St. Thomas next Saturday.
No. 2-ranked Montana (10-0), up at halftime at Portland State, is seeking to extend its best start since 2009.
November 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
No. 2-ranked Montana (10-0), up at halftime at Portland State, is seeking to extend its best start since 2009.
While likely clinching an at-large FCS playoff bid, Illinois State (8-3, 5-2 MVFC) hands South Dakota State (7-4, 3-4) its first four-game losing streak and three-game home losing streak since 2011.
November 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
While likely clinching an at-large FCS playoff bid, Illinois State (8-3, 5-2 MVFC) hands South Dakota State (7-4, 3-4) its first four-game losing streak and three-game home losing streak since 2011.
Prairie View A&M (8-3, 6-1) 56, UAPB (3-7, 2-5) 9
Panthers, under first-year coach Tremaine Jackson, clinch spot in SWAC championship game on Dec. 6
Chase Bingmon: 15 carries, 135 yards, 2 TDs
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Panthers, under first-year coach Tremaine Jackson, clinch spot in SWAC championship game on Dec. 6
Chase Bingmon: 15 carries, 135 yards, 2 TDs
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November 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Prairie View A&M (8-3, 6-1) 56, UAPB (3-7, 2-5) 9
Panthers, under first-year coach Tremaine Jackson, clinch spot in SWAC championship game on Dec. 6
Chase Bingmon: 15 carries, 135 yards, 2 TDs
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Panthers, under first-year coach Tremaine Jackson, clinch spot in SWAC championship game on Dec. 6
Chase Bingmon: 15 carries, 135 yards, 2 TDs
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No. 23 Southeastern Louisiana (8-3, 6-1 Southland),
UIW (4-7, 2-5)
SE Louisiana LB KK Reno: 17 tackles, 1.5 TFL, PBU
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UIW (4-7, 2-5)
SE Louisiana LB KK Reno: 17 tackles, 1.5 TFL, PBU
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November 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
No. 23 Southeastern Louisiana (8-3, 6-1 Southland),
UIW (4-7, 2-5)
SE Louisiana LB KK Reno: 17 tackles, 1.5 TFL, PBU
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UIW (4-7, 2-5)
SE Louisiana LB KK Reno: 17 tackles, 1.5 TFL, PBU
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In their 161st all-time meeting next Saturday, No. 4 Lehigh (11-0) will travel to Lafayette to determine the Patriot League's automatic playoff bid.
November 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
In their 161st all-time meeting next Saturday, No. 4 Lehigh (11-0) will travel to Lafayette to determine the Patriot League's automatic playoff bid.
With five OTs, it was the FCS season's longest game.
South Dakota (8-4) likely clinches an at-large FCS playoff bid, with Southern Illinois (6-5) falling out of the picture.
South Dakota (8-4) likely clinches an at-large FCS playoff bid, with Southern Illinois (6-5) falling out of the picture.
November 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
With five OTs, it was the FCS season's longest game.
South Dakota (8-4) likely clinches an at-large FCS playoff bid, with Southern Illinois (6-5) falling out of the picture.
South Dakota (8-4) likely clinches an at-large FCS playoff bid, with Southern Illinois (6-5) falling out of the picture.
Up big at halftime, top-ranked North Dakota State (10-0) is seeking an 11th straight win over UNI.
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Up big at halftime, top-ranked North Dakota State (10-0) is seeking an 11th straight win over UNI.
Fifth-ranked Tennessee Tech (10-1) suffers its first loss at SEC member Kentucky. The Golden Eagles had opened with 10 straight wins for the first time in program history.
November 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Fifth-ranked Tennessee Tech (10-1) suffers its first loss at SEC member Kentucky. The Golden Eagles had opened with 10 straight wins for the first time in program history.
Update in MVFC:
10:15 2nd Qt.
No. 14 Illinois State 35, No. 16 South Dakota State 0
ISU QB Tommy Rittenhouse: 4 total TDs
10:15 2nd Qt.
No. 14 Illinois State 35, No. 16 South Dakota State 0
ISU QB Tommy Rittenhouse: 4 total TDs
November 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Update in MVFC:
10:15 2nd Qt.
No. 14 Illinois State 35, No. 16 South Dakota State 0
ISU QB Tommy Rittenhouse: 4 total TDs
10:15 2nd Qt.
No. 14 Illinois State 35, No. 16 South Dakota State 0
ISU QB Tommy Rittenhouse: 4 total TDs