Sam Houston defeats South Dakota State 23-21 to win first FCS title
We're a day away from the 2021 FCS playoffs selection show. We’ve tracked all of the action as the 11 automatic bids for the playoffs have been filled and the 24-team field is beginning to take shape.
Eleven conference champions automatically qualify for this year's playoffs. An additional 13 teams earn at-large bids selected by the FCS Playoff Committee. will be selected on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. The selection show is scheduled for ESPNU at 12:30 p.m. ET.
The FCS Playoffs conclude with the national championship in Frisco, Texas on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.
See the winner of each conferences automatic bid below.
| Conference | Team |
|---|---|
| AQ7 | Sam Houston |
| Big Sky | Sacramento State |
| Big South | Kennesaw State |
| CAA | Villanova |
| MVFC | North Dakota State |
| NEC | Sacred Heart |
| OVC | UT Martin |
| Patriot | Holy Cross |
| Pioneer | Davidson |
| SoCon | ETSU |
| Southland | UIW |
