Football fans can look forward to some exciting playoff action on Thanksgiving weekend, with the FCS playoffs set to kick off on Saturday, Nov. 30. Last season saw four games go into overtime, showcasing the high level of competition in FCS football. South Dakota State emerged as the champion after defeating Montana in the national championship game. This year, 24 teams will compete for the title, with the top eight seeds receiving first-round byes.
The FCS playoff bracket includes matchups like UT Martin vs. New Hampshire, Northern Arizona vs. Abilene Christian, and Tennessee State vs. Montana in the first round. The games will be played at home stadiums until the FCS National Championship, which will take place in Frisco, Texas on Monday, Jan. 6.
Fans can catch the action on ESPN and stream the games on ESPN+ or Fubo. The FCS playoff selection show will air on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 12:30 p.m. ET. The schedule includes games on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 7, leading up to the national championship on Sunday, Jan. 5.
With a mix of seasoned teams and up-and-coming challengers, the FCS playoffs promise to deliver thrilling and unpredictable matchups as teams battle it out for the title. Football enthusiasts can expect a feast of playoff football excitement during the Thanksgiving weekend.
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