We're tracking the 11 automatic bids for the 2025 FCS playoffs with clinching scenarios ahead of the 24-team bracket reveal Sunday, Nov. 23.

The last time the conference had fewer than four representatives in the FCS playoffs (excluding the shortened Spring season) was back in 2017. Stephen F. Austin had itself a perfect weekend between its 41-17 victory over UTRGV and Lamar’s upset loss to Incarnate Word.

Defensively, the Coyotes caused three Fighting Hawks turnovers, including interceptions from Matt Walsh and R.J. Stewart in the first half. Coming into the matchup, North Dakota’s offense was averaging 40 points per game, with quarterback Jerry Kaminski tossing 22 touchdowns to just two interceptions, though that latter total doubled Saturday.

Michael Wortham remains the most versatile athlete in the FCS. He led the Griz with 89 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while also posting a team-high 80 receiving yards and one touchdown. If that wasn't enough production, he also added 69 return yards, which brought him to over 230 total yards.

Montana star receiver Michael Wortham was named the Stats Perform FCS offensive player of the week while the Grizzlies swept the Big Sky weekly awards.

Read more to see where ACU stands in the latest edition of the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings entering Week 10 of the college football season.

A look at Zach McKinnell's ballot for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 after Week 9 of the 2025 FCS football season

North Dakota State and South Dakota State. Two I-29 FCS heavyweights renew their rivalry for the Dakota marker. It’s power versus power. Pride on the line and playoff stakes are in the air. Last year,