The 2022 FCS Playoffs are fast approaching and all 11 automatic bids for the playoffs have been decided.
Eleven teams automatically qualify for this year’s playoffs through their conference affiliation. A further 13 teams will win public bids selected by the FCS Playoff Committee. Complete 24 Team Bracket It will be announced on ESPNU on Sunday, November 20th at 12:30 PM ET. The FCS Playoffs conclude with the National Championship on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.
See the automated bid winners for each conference below.
| meeting | team |
|---|---|
| Asun WAC | eastern kentucky |
| big sky | sacramento |
| big south | Gardner Webb |
| CAA | William & Mary |
| MVFC | south dakota |
| NEC | Saint Francis (PA) |
| OVC | Semo |
| Patriot | holy cross |
| Pioneer* | Davidson |
| Sawcon | samford |
| Southland | Southeastern Louisiana |
* Cent. Thomas won Pioneer Football his league title, but is out of the postseason.
