INDIANAPOLIS —The field of 24 teams competing for the 2022 NCAA Division I Football Championship was announced today by the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee.
South Dakota State (10-1), winners of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, earned the top seed in their 11th consecutive appearance in the championship. The Jackrabbits went undefeated against FCS competition defeating all 10 opponents on their schedule.
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Sacramento State (11-0) is the number two seed earning the automatic qualifying berth from the Big Sky Conference. The Hornets are making their third overall appearance after going undefeated in their conference for the second year in a row.
North Dakota State (9-2) is the number three seed after securing an at-large bid. The Bison will be making their 13th straight appearance in the championship and have won more playoff games (41) than any team in FCS history.
Montana State (10-1) rounded out the top four seeds after going undefeated in the Big Sky Conference and clinching a share of the title. The Bobcats, last year’s runner-up, are making their fourth appearance in the last five years and 12th overall.
William & Mary (10-1) secured the number five seed after earning the Colonial Athletic Association automatic qualifier. The Tribe will make their 11th appearance in the FCS Championship and first since 2015.
Samford (10-1) will be the sixth seed after winning the Southern Conference automatic qualifier. The Bulldogs went undefeated in conference play and will be making their sixth appearance in the FCS Championship.
Incarnate Word (10-1) clinched the seven seed. The Cardinals secured an at-large spot after earning a share of the Southland Conference title.
Holy Cross (11-0) rounds out the top eight seeds receiving first round byes. The Crusaders earned the automatic qualifier in the Patriot League and will be making their fourth straight…
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