How much movement is expected with the number of Texas teams earning a playoff bid?

Hardin-Simmons is the No. 2 seed and earned a bye in the first round.

UMHB and HSU could have more Texas teams open for nonconference games next season.

The Cowboys earned their second consecutive American Southwest Conference title.

The NCAA Division III tournament expanding to 40 teams was one of many offseason adjustments to the playoff format.

How will the ASC determine its automatic bid if UMHB and HSU end the season tied?

At least 16 Texas teams retain hopes to make the playoffs in 2024.

Sixteen teams are represented, led by UIW, Tarleton, ACU, and WBU.

Five teams across FCS, DIII, NAIA, and NJCAA maintain national title hopes.