The postseason arrangement for determining the champion within a specific athletic conference operating primarily in the Western United States, at the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level, necessitates a structured tournament. This tournament involves teams meeting specific criteria, typically based on their regular season performance within the conference.
This structure offers several benefits, most notably providing a clear path to a national championship berth for deserving teams. Historically, such arrangements have fostered heightened competition within the conference, driving improvements in overall team performance and increasing national visibility. The system provides objective standards for entry, minimizing subjective selection processes and maximizing opportunities for teams demonstrating merit during the regular season.
