Then I tried to find out what games were even happening. I found this page talking about the 2024 FCS Playoffs. It said the playoffs kicked off with eight first-round games. Seemed simple enough. Winners move on, losers go home. Got it.
I wanted to see how a team gets to the final, so I checked out Montana State. Some website said they were "looking to get back to the final for the second time in four years." Apparently, they scored 52 in the quarterfinals. That's a lot of points! I also noticed they haven't played a close game yet in the playoffs, averaging like 50 points per game and winning by a huge margin.
I also learned that in FCS football, teams can give out up to 63 scholarships. They can split the scholarship money however they want, which is pretty cool. I guess that's different from other levels of football.
I also saw the top 16 seeds. I guess those are the best teams, and they get a bye in the first round. But honestly, I didn't pay much attention to the actual seeding. Not gonna lie, that part didn't seem that important. I just wanted to know the scores. Anyway, I found a website with live scores and recaps after the games. That was pretty useful.
So yeah, that's pretty much my journey into the world of FCS playoff scores. It was a bit of a wild ride, but I learned a few things along the way. At least I don't feel like a total idiot anymore when someone mentions FCS football!
- Started by figuring out what FCS means.
- Found out about the 2024 FCS Playoffs.
- Looked at Montana State's playoff run.
- Learned about scholarships in FCS football.
- Checked out the top seeds and bye situation.
- Found a website for live scores and recaps.
Final Thoughts
It was a learning experience, for sure. It's not something I'd usually look into, but hey, now I know a little bit more about college football. I feel slightly less clueless now. Maybe I'll even watch a game or two.
