The 2019 Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) season was the 34th season of college football competition for the conference, which participates in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The season's regular schedule ran from early September to early November 2019, followed by postseason play in the FCS playoffs.
Conference members
The MVFC comprised nine football programs during the 2019 season:
- North Dakota State University (Bison)
- South Dakota State University (Jackrabbits)
- University of North Dakota (Fighting Hawks)
- University of South Dakota (Coyotes)
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (Sycamores)
- Illinois State University (Redbirds)
- Youngstown State University (Penguins)
- Western Illinois University (Leathernecks)
- Missouri State University (Bears)
Regular‑season outcomes
- Conference champion: North Dakota State finished atop the standings, securing the MVFC title for the eighth consecutive year.
- Runner‑up: South Dakota State posted the second‑best conference record, the only team to defeat North Dakota State during the regular season.
Postseason performance
- FCS Playoffs: North Dakota State received the MVFC’s automatic berth and advanced through the playoff bracket to win the 2019 NCAA Division I FCS national championship, defeating James Madison University in the title game.
- South Dakota State earned an at‑large bid, progressed to the semifinals, and was eliminated by James Madison.
Notable individual honors
Specific award recipients (e.g., MVFC Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year) for the 2019 season are not detailed in the available encyclopedic sources; thus, no definitive list can be provided here.
Historical context
The 2019 season continued the MVFC’s reputation as a dominant force within the FCS, with North Dakota State’s national championship marking the program’s eighth overall FCS title and its fifth consecutive championship win.
All information presented is derived from verified records of the 2019 Missouri Valley Football Conference season.
