The Missouri Valley Football Conference emphatically demonstrated its dominance in the first round of the football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs on November 25, 2023, with all four conference teams securing victories. This performance underscores the MVFC’s status as the nation’s premier FCS league adn sets the stage for a potentially decisive conference run through the postseason.
The victories-achieved by North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, and Indiana State-highlight the competitive depth within the MVFC and signal a strong possibility of the conference champion contending for the national title. For fans of FCS football, and notably those invested in the MVFC, the coming rounds promise high-stakes matchups and a showcase of top-tier talent. The second round of the playoffs is scheduled for December 2, 2023.
Matt Zimmer, a Sioux Falls native and sports writer for Sioux Falls Live, has extensively covered amateur baseball and sports reporting throughout his career. A graduate of Washington High School and St. Cloud State university, Zimmer brings a lifelong passion for Minnesota sports-the Twins and Vikings-to his reporting. He can be reached at mzimmer@siouxfallslive.com.
