The participants of the Championship Game were the finalists of the 2007 FCS Playoffs, which began with a 16-team bracket.
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Appalachian State's first game of the 2007 season was a 34–32 upset win over Michigan, who were the No. 5 ranked team in FBS at the time. Appalachian State went on to finish their regular season with a 9–2 record (5–2 in conference). The Mountaineers defeated James Madison, Eastern Washington, and Richmond to reach the final. This was Appalachian State's third consecutive appearance in the championship game, having won the title in both 2005 and 2006.
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
Delaware finished their regular season with an 8–3 record (5–3 in conference). The Fightin' Blue Hens defeated Delaware State, top-seed Northern Iowa, and fourth-seed Southern Illinois to reach the final.
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^"Appalachian State cruises to FCS title". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. AP. December 15, 2007. p. B4. Retrieved January 5, 2019 – via newspapers.com.
^"Delaware vs. Appalachian State - Play-By-Play". ESPN. December 14, 2007.
^"Delaware vs. Appalachian State - Game Summary". ESPN. December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
^"Delaware vs Appalachian State". caasports.com. December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
Further reading
"THRICE IS NICE: APPS ROUT DELAWARE FOR THIRD-STRAIGHT NATIONAL TITLE". appstatesports.com. December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
"TSN I-AA Poll". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. The Sports Network. November 20, 2007. p. C6. Retrieved February 5, 2019 – via newspapers.com.