Since 2011, the MVFC has won 12 of the past 14 FCS national championships, including four consecutive since the 2021 season. Further highlighting the conference's dominance, the MVFC boasts a 155-92 record in the NCAA FCS playoffs, along with 16 appearances in the championship game.

For 14 straight years, the ACC crown has gone to either Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers or to someone who managed to beat them in the regular season. Over the past 10 of those 14 years, Clemson has won eight titles.

West Branch returns 20 starters – 10 on offense and 10 on defense – with 23 letter winners back in the mix this fall.