Can NDSU Make the College Football Playoff?
Summary
North Dakota State University (NDSU) football team can now compete for the College Football Playoff (CFP) after the NCAA ended a ban on postseason play for teams moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). NDSU joined the Mountain West Conference and starts play in the FBS this fall with a chance to follow in the steps of other successful teams from their conference.Key Facts
- The NCAA recently lifted a ban that stopped teams moving from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to the FBS from playing in the postseason.
- NDSU, a 10-time FCS champion, begins playing in the FBS this season and is now eligible for the College Football Playoff.
- NDSU joined the Mountain West Conference in February 2024.
- The Mountain West has produced one CFP team recently—Boise State in the 2024 season, but Boise State is moving to the Pac-12.
- NDSU has developed five NFL quarterbacks since 2016 and has a 9-5 record against FBS teams.
- NDSU’s schedule this year does not include any teams from the top four football conferences (Power Four), and they will face an FCS team and another FBS newcomer, Sacramento State.
- The team is expected to rely on strong regular-season wins to have a chance at the CFP, similar to their dominant FCS performances in the past.
- The move to FBS aims to reduce easy blowout wins, but NDSU may need those strong wins to impress CFP selectors.
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