The Chesapeake Conference picks its winner in the regular season, but the #2 and #3 teams play off for 2nd.

The Mid-Atlantic holds an eight-team playoff after the regular season to determine its winner.

Playoffs held after the regular season to determine the conference winner.

Top two from each division play in the semis leading to the conference championship game.

Independent D1AA teams, such as Lindenwood-Belleville, can still garner an at-large playoff bid with strong results.

NCRC holds a championship game to decide its title holder.

The Mid-American Conference