Last Four In: Stephen F. Austin, Austin Peay, Youngstown State, Lamar
First Four Out: South Dakota, Abilene Christian, Western Carolina, Furman
There may have not been much doubt, but North Dakota State proved that they are the team to beat this year. The Bison went on the road to South Dakota State and came away with a resounding victory over the former #2 team in the FCS. The Southland Conference now has three projected teams in the playoffs. Southeastern Louisiana, Stephen F. Austin and Lamar are all perfect in conference play. Lamar plays both teams in back-to-back weeks in November, while the Lions and Lumberjacks do not play this year. Obviously, those games will have a huge impact on the conference championship and the playoffs.
Bids By Conference
Big Sky: Montana, Montana State, Northern Arizona, UC Davis
Big South / Ohio Valley: Tennessee Tech
Coastal: Monmouth, Rhode Island, Villanova
Ivy: Harvard
Missouri Valley: Illinois State, North Dakota, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, Youngstown State
Northeast: Central Connecticut State
Patriot: Lehigh
Pioneer: Presbyterian
Southern: Mercer
Southland: Lamar, Stephen F. Austin, Southeastern Louisiana
UAC: Austin Peay, Tarleton State
