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NCAA Division 2 Football Playoff Brackets Are Out. Here's What To Know

NCAA Division 2 Football Playoff Brackets Are Out. Here's What To Know

The NCAA Division 2 Football Playoffs begin on Nov. 18. Here is the playoff schedule and the teams selected.

Nov 13, 2023 by Joe Harrington
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The NCAA Division II football playoffs began Sunday when the brackets and teams were revealed for the 2023 championship run. 

There were few surprises in the field as the top seven teams from the four Super Regions were selected, including back-to-back NCAA Division II champion Ferris State of the GLIAC. 

But the big surprise was the scheduling of a rematch of the Anchor-Bone Classic in the first round. 

No. 2-ranked Grand Valley State (9-1) won the GLIAC on Nov. 11 but didn't get Super Region 3's top seed, which went to undefeated and fellow No. 2 team (the teams tied last week in the Coaches Poll), Harding (Ark.). 

GVSU Football received a No.2 seed and will host Ferris State (8-2) at Lubbers Stadium. 

For No. 6-ranked Ferris State to join North Alabama (1993-1995) as three-time defending NCAA Division II Football Champions, the Bulldogs must get through the Lakers, who beat them in October 49-28.  

The top four teams in the field received a bye from the first round, those teams include: 

  • Tiffin University in Super Region 1
  • Benedict Football of Super Region 2
  • Harding Football of Super of Region 3
  • Colorado School of Mines of Super Region 4

Here’s what to know about the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs. 

NCAA Division 2 Football Playoff Bracket

Here is the bracket. 

How To Watch The NCAA Division 2 Football Playoff

All Division II Football Playoff games from the first round through the quarterfinals will stream on Hudl TV. 

After the quarterfinals, the playoff games will be available on the ESPN Networks with the semifinals streaming live on ESPN+. 

The NCAA Division II Football National Championship Game will be on ESPN. 

NCAA Division 2 Football Playoff Schedule

Here is the schedule: 

First round: Saturday, Nov. 18

  • 1 p.m. ET | No. 4 Slippery Rock vs. East Stroudsburg
  • 1 p.m. ET | No. 2 Charleston (WV) vs. New Haven
  • 1 p.m. ET | No. 3 Kutztown vs. Virginia Union
  • 1 p.m. ET | No. 4 Lenoir-Rhyne vs. Shepherd
  • 1 p.m. ET | No. 3 Valdosta State vs. Limestone
  • 1 p.m. ET | No. 2 Grand Valley State vs. Ferris State
  • 2 p.m. ET | No. 2 Delta State vs. West Florida
  • 2 p.m. ET |No. 4 Central Missouri vs. Henderson State
  • 2 p.m. ET | No. 3 Pittsburg State vs. UIndy
  • 2 p.m. ET | No. 4 Augustana (SD) vs. Minnesota State
  • 2 p.m. ET | No. 3 Texas Permian Basin vs. Bemidji State
  • 3 p.m. ET | No. 2 Western Colorado vs. Central Washington

Second round: Saturday, Nov 25

  • 1 p.m. ET | No. 1 Tiffin vs. Winner of No. 4 Slippery Rock/East Stroudsburg
  • 1 p.m. ET | Winner of No. 2 Charleston (WV)/New Haven vs. Winner of No. 3 Kutztown vs. Virginia Union
  • 1 p.m. ET | No. 1 Benedict vs. Winner of No. 4 Lenoir-Rhyne/Shepherd
  • 2 p.m. ET | No. 1 Harding vs. Winner of No. 4 Central Missouri/Henderson State
  • 3 p.m. ET | No. 1 Colorado School of Mines vs. Winner of No. 4 Augustana (SD)/Minnesota State
  • Time TBD | Winner of No. 2 Delta State/West Florida vs. Winner of No. 3 Valdosta State vs. Limestone
  • Time TBD | Winner of No. 2 Grand Valley State/Ferris State vs. Winner of No. 3 Pittsburg State/UIndy
  • Time TBD | Winner of No. 2 Western Colorado/Central Washington vs. Winner of No. 3 Texas Permian Basin/Bemidji State

When Are The NCAA Division 2 Football Playoff Second Round?

The second round begins on Nov. 25.

The four teams that received byes will play this round. 

When Are The NCAA Division 2 Football Playoff Quarterfinals?

The quarterfinals will begin on Dec. 2 on campus sites. 

When Are The NCAA Division 2 Football Playoff Semifinals?

The semifinals will begin on Dec. 9 on campus sites. 

When Are The NCAA Division 2 Football National Championship Game?

The NCAA Division II Football National Championship Game is Dec. 16 at McKinney Independent School District Stadium in McKinney, Texas.

NCAA Division 2 Football Super Regional 1 Rankings

Here are the rankings for Super Regional One on Nov. 5: 

  1. Slippery Rock    10-0    9-0
  2. Tiffin    10-0    10-0
  3. Charleston (West Virginia)    8-1    8-1
  4. California (Pennsylvania)    7-2    7-2
  5. Kutztown    8-2    8-2
  6.  Shepherd    8-2    8-2
  7. East Stroudsburg    8-2    8-2
  8. Fairmont State    8-2    8-2
  9. Frostburg State    6-3    6-3
  10. New Haven    6-2    6-2

NCAA Division 2 Football Super Regional 2 Rankings

Here are the rankings for Super Regional Two on Nov. 5: 

  1. Benedict    10-0    10-0
  2. Delta State    7-1    6-1
  3. Valdosta State    7-1    7-1
  4. Lenoir-Rhyne    9-1    9-1
  5. West Florida    7-2    6-2
  6. Fayetteville State    8-2    8-2
  7. Virginia Union    9-1    9-1
  8. Limestone    7-3    7-3
  9. Miles    6-2    6-2
  10. Mars Hill    7-2    7-2

NCAA Division 2 Football Super Regional 3 Rankings

Here are the rankings for Super Regional Three on Nov. 5: 

  1. Harding    10-0    10-0
  2. Grand Valley State    8-1    6-0
  3. Pittsburg State    9-1    9-1
  4. Central Missouri    9-1    9-1
  5. Ferris State    7-1    5-1
  6. Ouachita Baptist    9-1    9-1
  7. Missouri Western    8-2    8-2
  8. Davenport    8-1    6-1
  9. UIndy    8-1    8-1
  10. Southern Arkansas    8-2    8-2

NCAA Division 2 Football Super Regional 4 Rankings

Here are the rankings for Super Regional Four on Nov. 5: 

  1. Colorado School of Mines    10-0    9-0
  2. Western Colorado University    9-1    9-1
  3. Central Washington    7-0    7-0
  4. Texas Permian Basin    8-1    7-1
  5. Bemidji State    8-1    8-1
  6. Augustana (South Dakota)    9-1    9-1
  7. Minnesota State Mankato    9-1    9-1
  8. Angelo State    6-3    5-3
  9. Wayne State (Nebraska)    7-3    7-3
  10. Texas A&M-Kingsville    6-3    5-3

NCAA Division 2 Football Rankings For Week 11

Here are the AFCA Division II rankings for this week: 

  • No. 1 Colorado School of Mines
  • No. 2T Grand Valley St. (Mich.)  
  • No. 2T Harding (Ark.) 
  • No. 4 Slippery Rock (Pa.) 
  • No. 5 Benedict (S.C.)    
  • No. 6 Ferris St. (Mich.)  
  • No. 7 Central Missouri    
  • No. 8 Pittsburg St. (Kan.)    
  • No. 9 Minnesota St.    
  • No. 10 Ouachita Baptist (Ark.)    
  • No. 11 Delta St. (Miss.)       
  • No. 12 Bemidji St. (Minn.)   
  • No. 13 Western Colorado      
  • No. 14 Tiffin (Ohio)      
  • No. 15 Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.)   
  • No. 16 Davenport (Mich.)     
  • No. 17 Texas-Permian Basin     
  • No. 18 Virginia Union  
  • No. 19 Valdosta St. (Ga.)     
  • No. 20 Augustana (S.D.)  
  • No. 21 Missouri Western St.    
  • No. 22 Indianapolis (Ind.)    
  • No. 23 Central Washington    
  • No. 24 Minnesota-Duluth      
  • No. 25 West Florida     

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