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Headline: FCS Playoff Picture Taking Shape: Automatic Bids Clinched, Key Matchups Loom

NEW YORK, NY – The road to the 2025 FCS National Championship in Nashville is heating up as Week 13 saw several teams punch their tickets to the playoffs with automatic qualifying bids. The 24-team bracket, which will be announced on Sunday, November 23, comprises 11 automatic qualifiers and 13 at-large selections determined by the FCS Playoff Committee.

Several conferences have already crowned their champions. Yale triumphed over previously undefeated Harvard in a decisive 45-28 victory to seize the Ivy League’s automatic bid. North Dakota State dominated North Dakota 15-10 to secure the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) AQ. Central Connecticut State beat Mercyhurst 35-28 to get the Northeast Conference AQ.Lehigh defeated Lafayette 42-32 to get the Patriot League AQ. Drake secured the Pioneer Football League bid with a 17-10 win over Morehead State. Mercer clinched the Southern Conference (SoCon) title with a narrow 49-47 victory over Western Carolina. Stephen F. Austin clinched the Southland AQ with a win over Lamar. Prairie View A&M clinched the SWAC West title with a win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

However, many conference races are still undecided, with crucial Week 13 matchups set to determine automatic bids. All eyes will be on the Montana State at Montana game, which will decide the Big Sky Conference champion. The winner of the South Carolina State at Delaware State game will determine this year’s MEAC champion. The winner of UT Martin at Tennessee Tech will determine this year’s OVC-Big South champion. Abilene Christian, Tarleton State, and Southern Utah are all in the running for the ASUN-WAC auto-bid. Rhode Island, Villanova, and Monmouth are all still vying for the CAA auto-bid. Jackson State and Alabama State are both vying for the SWAC East title.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates as the playoff picture becomes clearer. Keep up with the latest FCS standings, scores, and news on NCAA.com. Stan Becton, a college football, FCS, track and field, cross country and HBCU beat reporter for NCAA.com, will provide ongoing coverage throughout the playoff season.

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  • UNC women’s soccer upset Texas Tech in penalty kicks.
  • DIII men’s soccer sectionals are ongoing.
  • Cross country championship results are coming soon.

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