With the 2022 FCS season all but in the books, there’s lots to look back and reflect on. Several teams turned out to be surprises in this year but there was a select few that really made a name for themselves this fall simply because they weren’t expected to do much of anything at the start. Some went on to win conference titles against the odds while others ended up making respectable playoff runs. These ten teams made fans do a double take this year.
10. Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Final Record: 9-4 (5-1 Southland)
Going into this season the Lions weren’t expected to make the same noise they did last year after losing guys like quarterback Cole Kelley.