Who is the No. 1 seed in the FCS playoffs?

North Dakota State earned the No. 1 overall seed in the 24-team FCS playoff field.

When do the FCS playoffs start?

The FCS playoffs begin this Saturday, with the first round on November 29.

Where will the FCS national championship be held?

The FCS national championship game will be held on January 5 in Nashville.

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Bison Roar: NDSU Claims Top FCS Playoff Seed

23 Nov, 2025

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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.

Bison Roar: NDSU Claims Top FCS Playoff Seed

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.