THE WORD

Patriot League Week 1 was a tale of two afternoons. Early blowouts gave way to a dramatic evening slate as Lehigh and Colgate took control atop the standings, William & Mary and Richmond improved to 2-0 and Villanova survived Bucknell.

The 2023 FCS playoff bracket is officially set and here's a look at the seeds, the at-large bids, matchup previews and the snubbed temas