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Bison Roar: NDSU Claims Top FCS Playoff Seed
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- North Dakota State secured the No. 1 overall seed in the FCS playoffs.
- The Bison finished their regular season undefeated for the first time since 2019.
- The FCS playoffs begin this Saturday with 24 teams competing.
Defending national champion North Dakota State has been awarded the top overall seed in the 24-team Football Championship Subdivision playoff bracket. The Bison concluded their regular season with an undefeated record for the first time since 2019, showcasing a potent offense that averaged a school-best 42.2 points per game.
Montana State earned the No. 2 overall seed, with Montana and Tarleton State also receiving top billing. The FCS playoffs are set to begin this Saturday, featuring 11 conference automatic qualifiers and 13 at-large selections. The top eight seeds will receive first-round byes.
All playoff games leading up to the national championship will be played on the campus of the higher-seeded team. The championship game is slated for January 5 in Nashville, Tennessee, marking the culmination of the season for the nation's top FCS teams.
