Week 5 Football Playoff Projections Breakdown

CSM Staff
Sun, 09/28/2025
 
First Four Out: LSU, Indiana, Texas Tech, Missouri
 
There were major shakeups in the top ten this week. And that will continue to happen with so many SEC and Big Ten teams sitting high up in the rankings. This week Oregon knocked off top-seeded Penn State in a thrilling double overtime game and, in the SEC, Ole Miss beat LSU and Alabama held ...
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Week 4 FCS Football Bracketology Breakdown

CSM Staff
Sun, 09/21/2025
 
 
Last Four In: Richmond, Abilene Christian, Villanova, Sacramento State
 
First Four Out: Youngstown State, North Dakota, Stephen F. Austin, East Tennessee State
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Week 4 Football Playoff Projections Breakdown

CSM Staff
Sat, 09/20/2025
 
First Four Out: Texas Tech, Mississippi, Missouri, Michigan
 
Oklahoma played their way into the projected bracket with a 24-17 win over Auburn. The Sooners have a week off before hosting Kent State and then Texas. That game against the Longhorns will be huge, but road trips towards the end of the season may be the games that decide whether or ...
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Week 3 Football Playoff Projections Breakdown

CSM Staff
Sun, 09/14/2025
 
First Four Out: Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Mississippi, Notre Dame
 
Texas A&M joins the projected playoffs after a thrilling 41-40 win over Notre Dame. The Aggies have been scoring a lot of points, but their defense will be tested during the SEC schedule, beginning with Auburn following a bye week. Meanwhile, the Irish are now 0-2, but the ...
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Week 3 FCS Football Bracketology Breakdown

CSM Staff
Sun, 09/14/2025
 
 
Last Four In: Richmond, Abilene Christian, Sacramento State, Northern Arizona
 
First Four Out: Austin Peay, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Stony Brook
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Week 2 Football Playoff Projections Breakdown

CSM Staff
Sun, 09/07/2025
 
First Four Out: Notre Dame, Alabama, Oklahoma, BYU
 
The South Florida / Florida game provided a lot of movement in the projected playoff bracket. The Gators are out after falling to the Bulls 18-16. Their loss moved in Illinois, who went to Duke and came away with a convincing 45-19 victory. Meanwhile, USF has moved into the final spot as the ...
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Week 2 FCS Football Bracketology Breakdown

CSM Staff
Sun, 09/07/2025
 
 
Last Four In: North Dakota, Abilene Christian, Sacramento State, Northern Arizona
 
First Four Out: Richmond, Western Carolina, Austin Peay, Stony Brook
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Week 1 Football Playoff Projections Breakdown

CSM Staff
Mon, 09/01/2025
 
First Four Out: Illinois, Notre Dame, SMU, Alabama
 
The SEC did not have a great week 1, but in the expanded playoff era, teams like Alabama and Texas are still very much in the playoff picture. Of course, their jobs have gotten much more difficult. Even with the SEC losing a couple premiere contests, we still project five SEC teams in the ...
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Week 1 FCS Football Bracketology Breakdown

CSM Staff
Sun, 08/31/2025
 
 
Last Four In: Stephen F. Austin, Abilene Christian, Sacramento State, Northern Arizona
 
First Four Out: Stony Brook, Southern Utah, Austin Peay, Chattanooga
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2025 FCS Football Top 44 Previews

CSM Staff
Tue, 07/15/2025
 
 
It is almost time for football! Check in everyday to see where your team ranks in The College Sports Madness Top 44 FCS Football previews. We will unveil a new team each day with an in-depth preview until the announcement of #1 on the opening day of the season.
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