North Dakota State and Mercer earned automatic bids for the 2025 FCS playoffs, with the full bracket set for release on November 23.

As of November 15, 2024, the 2025 FCS playoffs are taking shape with North Dakota State and Mercer securing automatic bids. Eleven automatic spots are available, with several teams including Harvard, Montana State, and Lehigh in contention for the remaining qualifiers. Thirteen at-large bids remain, with teams like South Dakota State, Youngstown State, and Villanova still in the hunt. The full bracket will be revealed on November 23, with the national championship set for January 5, 2025, in Frisco, Texas.