An updated look at the FCS Playoff picture entering Week 12 of the FCS football season
After each week, we will go conference by conference and look at which teams should be considered locks, contenders, or have work to do. 24 teams will make the 2024 FCS playoffs with 10 automatic bids and 14 At-large bids.
“Locks” are teams that have clinched an auto bid or have a strong enough resume to earn an at-large bid. “Should Be In” teams are on track to be in the playoffs but must avoid slip-ups. “Work to Do” teams still need stronger resumes to have a shot at the playoffs., rushing for over 500 yards against Sacramento State. The Bobcats are a lock for the postseason but will need to win their final two games to secure their spot as a Top 2 seed.
Eastern Kentucky remains in the best position to earn an at-large bid due to back-to-back ranked wins. The Colonels also had two FBS losses, which could help them finish 8-2 against the FCS. They will still need to win their final two games against North Alabama and Austin Peay but are in a solid position to qualify for the postseason. Central Arkansas faces a must-win situation to end the season but still may need some help to receive an at-large bid.
Abilene Christian will travel to Tarleton State this weekend in one of the biggest games of the Week 12 slate. If the Wildcats win, they would win the UAC and earn the auto-bid, but a Tarleton State win would set up a massive matchup against Central Arkansas in Week 13.is the strongest playoff contender from the HBCU conferences. After losing to South Carolina State, the Eagles could win out and finish 9-3 but would not receive the bid to the Celebration Bowl.
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