Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to YES if the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team is officially selected for and plays in the College Football Playoff (CFP) during the 2026–27 season.

This market will resolve to NO if NDSU is not selected or does not qualify for the 2026–27 College Football Playoff.

The primary source of truth will be official announcements from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. If the 2026–27 College Football Playoff is cancelled or not played, this market will resolve to N/A.

Background

In early 2026, FCS powerhouse North Dakota State announced its transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), joining the Mountain West Conference as a football-only affiliate. In June 2026, the NCAA Division I Cabinet voted to eliminate the two-year postseason transition penalty. This rule change grants reclassifying programs like NDSU immediate postseason eligibility, allowing them to compete for a spot in both bowl games and the College Football Playoff starting in their inaugural 2026 FBS season.

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