At least in one way, the eventual 2019 champion in FCS college football could have something new — a first-year head coach.

Three of the top contenders, including two-time defending champ North Dakota State, handed off the reins of the program after this past season.

But there should be a familiar look next season because some of the best teams in 2018 aren’t going anywhere.

Here are six teams (in alphabetical order) that plan to travel on the Road to Frisco (Texas) as national title contenders.

— Written by Craig Haley, who is part of the Athlon Contributor Network. Haley has covered the FCS level since 1999 and is the national writer for www.fcs.football. He appears frequently on radio shows and podcasts to discuss everything FCS. Follow him on Twitter @CraigHaley.