A look at the FCS national championship game shows one program more than any other – the North Dakota State Bison. Here’s a historical breakdown of their FCS playoff history.
North Dakota State’s continued return to the NCAA Division I FCS championship game has led to perhaps the most-dominating period in college football history.
The Bison captured nine FCS national titles during an 11-season span between 2011 and ‘21 – a first on the NCAA, NAIA and JUCO levels – then made it to 10 overall against Montana State in a highly anticipated showdown to cap the 2024 season.
“Never in millions of years when the Bison were going through the Division I transition and were not eligible for the playoffs did anybody think this was even remotely possible. How did they do it? A perfect combination of recruiting the right guys, coaching, some top programs leaving for the FBS and a physical style of play that nobody else could match,” said Jeff Kolpack, a long-time NDSU media member who wrote the definitive book “Horns Up: Inside the Greatest College Football Dynasty.”
The dynasty was set up in 2010 with two wins and a run to the national quarterfinals in the Bison’s first-ever FCS playoff appearance.
Following is how North Dakota State stacks up with other schools in the 48-year history of the FCS playoffs:
Most FCS Championships
10 – North Dakota State 6 – Georgia Southern 4 – Youngstown State 3 – Appalachian State 2 – Eastern Kentucky, James Madison, Marshall, Montana and South Dakota StateMost FCS Championship Game Appearances
11 – North Dakota State (10-1) 8 – Georgia Southern (6-2) and Montana (2-6) 7 – Youngstown State (4-3) 6 – Marshall (2-4) 4 – Eastern Kentucky (2-2), James Madison (2-2) and Delaware (1-3)Most FCS Playoff Wins
51 – North Dakota State University 45 – Georgia Southern University 39 – Montana 29 – Youngstown State 26 – Delaware and Northern Iowa 25– South Dakota StateHighest FCS Playoff Winning Percentages
.911 – North Dakota State (51-5) .793 – Marshall (23-6) .776 – Georgia Southern (45-13) .763 – Youngstown State (29-9) .675 – South Dakota State (25-12) .667 – Sam Houston (24-12) and Boise State (8-4)Most Consecutive FCS Playoff Appearances
17 – Montana (1993-2009) 16 – North Dakota State (2010-Present) 14 – New Hampshire (2004-17) and South Dakota State (2012-Present) 10 – Eastern Kentucky (1986-1995) 8 – Appalachian State (2005-12) and James Madison (2014-Present)Follow all of our FCS football coverage, including on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.
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