These are the FCS semifinal playoff pairings, as compiled by College Football America statistician John Fineran. All times are Eastern. Television carriers are in parenthesis.

NCAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION PLAYOFFS
Friday, Dec. 19 / Semifinals
(19) Sam Houston State (11-4) at (3) North Dakota State (12-1), 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
Saturday, Dec. 20 / Semifinals
(1) New Hampshire (12-1)  vs. (7) Illinois State (12-1), 2 p.m. (ESPNU)
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 / Championship / Frisco, Texas
Semifinal winners, 1 p.m. (ESPN2)