Week 3 FCS Football Bracketology Breakdown

 
 
Last Four In: Central Arkansas, Youngstown State, Mercer, Delaware
 
First Four Out: Fordham, Eastern Washington, Richmond, Southeastern Louisiana
 
 
Sacramento State and Southern Illinois were the big winners of week 3. The Hornets went to Stanford and came away with a 30-23 victory over their former head coach. The Salukis went to Southeast Missouri State and came away with a thrilling 26-25 win. SIU is now 3-0 with victories over Austin Peay, Northern Illinois and SEMO. Those are three pretty good wins. Both teams are now projected to be top 8 seeds and receive a bye in the first round of the playoffs.
 
Bids By Conference
 
Big Sky: Idaho, Montana, Montana State, Sacramento State, UC Davis, Weber State
 
Big South / Ohio Valley: Southeast Missouri
 
Coastal: Delaware, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, William & Mary
 
Missouri Valley: North Dakota, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, Youngstown State
 
Northeast: Wagner
 
Patriot: Holy Cross
 
Pioneer: Butler
 
Southern: Furman, Mercer, Samford
 
Southland: Incarnate Word
 
UAC: Central Arkansas