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Week 0 flipped expectations across the Southland Conference. Houston Christian and Lamar delivered statement upsets, Stephen F. Austin opened with a road win and several Southland teams now turn their attention to FBS opponents in a loaded Week 1 slate.

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