Get ready, college football fans! The 2025 FCS playoffs are just around the corner, promising a thrilling start to the postseason. The first round is set to ignite on Saturday with eight intense matchups.
This year, the competition begins with unseeded teams battling it out, hoping to advance and challenge one of the top eight seeded teams.
Here’s a look at the schedule and how you can catch all the action:
- 11 AM CT: Yale at #15 Youngstown State (ESPN+)
- 11 AM CT: CCSU at #9 Rhode Island (ESPN+)
- 11 AM CT: Harvard at #12 Villanova (ESPN+)
- 12 PM CT: Lamar at #10 Abilene Christian (ESPN+)
- 12 PM CT: Drake at #11 South Dakota (ESPN+)
- 12 PM CT: North Dakota at #13 Tennessee Tech (ESPN+)
- 12 PM CT: Illinois State at #16 Southeastern Louisiana (ESPN+)
- 12 PM CT: New Hampshire at #14 South Dakota State (ESPN+)
But here's where it gets exciting... the FCS playoffs are known for their upsets. Every year, underdogs rise to the occasion, making the tournament unpredictable and captivating.
Think about it: Could a lower-ranked team make a Cinderella run this year? What matchups are you most excited to watch? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
