How the FCS playoffs will be impacted by the Ivy League picking up an autobid

How the FCS playoffs will be impacted by the Ivy League picking up an autobid

FARGO — The Ivy League has sponsored football for 71 years, and the legacy of the programs spans more than 150 years. According to NCAA.com, 48 national championships have been claimed by Ivy League members. However, since 1945, the Ivy League has not allowed its teams to appear in the FCS playoffs due to academic conflict and safety concerns, opting for a 10-week schedule that ends the weekend before Thanksgiving. That ruling stunted the growth…