An updated look at the FCS Playoff picture entering Week 9 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.moved to 8-0 and is the only FCS program to reach eight wins this season. The Bobcats secured their spot as a "Lock" last week and aim to earn the No. 1 seed over the final few weeks.
. Following their upset victory, the Black Bears thrust themselves into the playoff picture, while the Wildcats are left with question marks.We could have more clarity on the conference race this weekend, headlined by an intriguing matchup between Rhode Island and Maine. Villanova will look to rebound against New Hampshire, while William & Mary travels to Stony Brook. Monmouth also needs a win over Towson to remain in the playoff picture.
Over the next few weeks, the SoCon will have multiple games with massive implications that will impact the playoff race. None of these teams have a signature out-of-conference win, which makes winning the conference even more important. In Week 9, Mercer will host Western Carolina in one of the biggest matchups of the weekend. The other contenders will have to avoid upset losses against teams near the bottom of the conference.
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