The North Dakota State Bison, the defending champions, secured the No. 1 seed in this year's 24-team FCS playoffs. This marks their 16th consecutive playoff appearance, underscoring their dominance in college football.
The Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) tied a record by placing six teams in the FCS playoffs. This strong representation highlights the conference's competitive depth and quality.
"The Bison were named the No. 1 seed in the 24-team playoffs and will be making their 16th consecutive appearance."
This showcases North Dakota State's sustained excellence and the MVFC's prominence in FCS football with historic playoff participation.