GVSU Football vs. Ferris State: Part 2 In NCAA Division 2 Football Playoffs
GVSU Football vs. Ferris State: Part 2 In NCAA Division 2 Football Playoffs
The GLIAC has dominated the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs in the past and is home to defending two-time champ Ferris State Football.
The Anchor-Bone Classic is coming to the playoffs.
No.2-ranked and Super Region 3's No.2-seed Grand Valley State Football (9-1)will host the defending back-to-back national champion, and its biggest rival, Ferris State (8-2), in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs.
The Anchor-Bone Classic rematch is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Nov. 18 with GVSU hosting at Lubbers Stadium.
The GLIAC is home to two of Division II college football's most dominant programs over the years and the conference will try to be the home of yet another national champion this season. But it'll lose one of those teams in the first round.
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NCAA Division 2 Football Playoff Bracket
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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 semifinal 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:
- Slippery Rock 10-0 9-0
- Tiffin 10-0 10-0
- Charleston (West Virginia) 8-1 8-1
- California (Pennsylvania) 7-2 7-2
- Kutztown 8-2 8-2
- Shepherd 8-2 8-2
- East Stroudsburg 8-2 8-2
- Fairmont State 8-2 8-2
- Frostburg State 6-3 6-3
- 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:
- Benedict 10-0 10-0
- Delta State 7-1 6-1
- Valdosta State 7-1 7-1
- Lenoir-Rhyne 9-1 9-1
- West Florida 7-2 6-2
- Fayetteville State 8-2 8-2
- Virginia Union 9-1 9-1
- Limestone 7-3 7-3
- Miles 6-2 6-2
- 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:
- Harding 10-0 10-0
- Grand Valley State 8-1 6-0
- Pittsburg State 9-1 9-1
- Central Missouri 9-1 9-1
- Ferris State 7-1 5-1
- Ouachita Baptist 9-1 9-1
- Missouri Western 8-2 8-2
- Davenport 8-1 6-1
- UIndy 8-1 8-1
- 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:
- Colorado School of Mines 10-0 9-0
- Western Colorado University 9-1 9-1
- Central Washington 7-0 7-0
- Texas Permian Basin 8-1 7-1
- Bemidji State 8-1 8-1
- Augustana (South Dakota) 9-1 9-1
- Minnesota State Mankato 9-1 9-1
- Angelo State 6-3 5-3
- Wayne State (Nebraska) 7-3 7-3
- 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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