Canton, Ohio, home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, hosts more gridiron history on Nov. 23 with the inaugural Opendorse Bowl Series. 

NCAA Div. III programs from the Heartland Athletic Conference, Presidents' Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference, and Ohio Athletic Conference converge on Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium for a postseason doubleheader. 

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What to Know about the ForeverLawn Bowl 

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. ET 

Who: Hanover vs. Wabash 

The Opendorse Bowl Series kicks off with Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference representative Hanover College taking on the North Coast Athletic Conference's Wabash College. 

Hanover rides a six-game winning streak into the ForeverLawn Bowl, capping its 7-3 regular season with a dramatic, fourth-quarter comeback against rival Franklin College. 

It wasn’t pretty. But it was physical, gritty, and EARNED. Just the way we like it.

Let it ring! #StripedStandard pic.twitter.com/fjZTNsRWJF

— Hanover Football (@HanoverFTBL) November 17, 2024

Dual-threat quarterback Eian Roudebush capped an outstanding campaign with three passing touchdowns and a rushing score in the Panthers' Victory Bell win. Roudebush has 29 passing touchdowns in 2024 and eight straight games with multiple scores thrown. 

Eric Roudebush is Eian's top target with 29 grabs for 455 yards and six touchdowns. He's one of seven Hanover pass-catchers with at least scoring receptions on the season. 

The best description for the Hanover defense, meanwhile, could be a Wall. David Wall has four sacks, eight tackles for loss and eight quarterback hurries while Brian Wall has six tackles for loss and eight pass break-ups. 

Wabash heads into the ForeverLawn Bowl at 8-2 after a 7-1 NCAC campaign. The Little Giants boast one of the most impressive histories in Div. III football, with current Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton passing the torch to Erik Raeburn, and now Don Morel continuing the winning tradition. 

A stingy Wabash defense features five pass-rushers with at least three sacks this season. Mike Holsclaw has capitalized on the Little Giant' ability to generate pressure with four interceptions, including a win-sealing pick in Wabash's win over Denison. 

Gritty win!#WAF pic.twitter.com/MDrKrdoMr4

— Wabash College Football (@WabashFB) November 2, 2024

On offense, the Little Giants had the only 1,000-yard rusher in the NCAC with running back Xavier Tyler. His 1,017 rank 29th among all Div. III players. The Little Giants balanced their prolific rushing attack with a steady passing game behind quarterback Brand Campbell Campbell completed more than 70 percent of his attempts and had 19 touchdowns against just two interceptions. 

What to Know about the Extra Points Bowl 

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. ET 

Who: Marietta vs. Westminster

The second showcase of the inaugural Opendorse Bowl Series pits Marietta College of the OAC against the PAC's Westminster in the Extra Points Bowl. 

When Andy Waddle took over at Marietta in 2013, the Pioneers were coming off a winless campaign and had last won more than six games in 1996. The program's steadily built up, reaching a crescendo in 2024 with Marietta's first eight-win season since 1995, and the opportunity to reach nine wins for the first time since 1906. 

Plenty about the game has changed in the last 118 years, including the introduction of the forward pass — and the Pioneers have done that effectively in 2024. Quarterback Connor Vierstra has tossed for 2,403 yards and 24 touchdowns to pace the nation's 19th-highest scoring offense at more than 43 points per game. 

A prolific tandem rushing look from Taz Morris and Vonte' Hodges have also been crucial to Marietta's potent offense, each flirting with 700 yards on the ground and combining for 17 touchdowns. 

The potent Pioneers offense clashes with an outstanding Westminster defense. The Titans head into the Extra Points Bowl having held opponents to 15.3 points per game. Their 147.6 passing yards allowed per game rank 12th in all of Div. III. 

Some credit for the outstanding pass defense belongs to Lamont Austin, with three interceptions on the season. Kevin Wright has two picks with six pass break-ups. Westminster's tough secondary presents an intriguing challenge to Marietta's efficient passing offense — and vice versa. 

Meanwhile, Westminster can put up points if the Extra Points Bowl turns into a shootout. The Titans averaged 34.4 points per game in the regular season and put up 42-plus points on five occasions. 

What Teams Are Playing In The Opendorse Bowl Series?

Hanover from the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and Wabash from the North Coast Athletic Conference will play in the ForeverLawn Bowl at 1 PM ET on November 23rd.

Marietta from the Ohio Athletic Conference will face Westminster from the Presidents’ Athletic Conference at 6 PM ET in the Extra Points Bowl at 6 PM ET.

Where Is The Opendorse Bowl Series?

The Opendorse Bowl Series featuring the ForeverLawn Bowl and the Extra Points Bowl will take place at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on November 23.

How To Watch The Opendorse Bowl Series

Fans can find the Hanover vs. Wabash football game and the Marietta vs. Westminster football game streaming live on FloCollege and FloFootball. 

NCAA Division 3 Football Playoff Schedule

Here is the link to the bracket:

First round: Saturday, Nov. 23

• Wisconsin-La Crosse vs Northwestern-St. Paul
• Coe vs Bethel (MN)
• Endicott vs Alfred St.
• Whitworth vs Pomona-Pitzer
• John Carroll vs Mt. St. Joseph
• King's (PA) vs Ursinus
• Berry vs Maryville (TN)
• Trinity (TX) vs Mary Hardin-Baylor

Second Round: Saturday, Nov. 30

• St. John's (MN) vs Wis.-La Crosse/Northwestern St. Paul
• Susquehanna vs Hobart
• Wartburg vs Wisconsin-Platteville
• Lake Forest vs Coe/Bethel (MN)
• Cortland vs Endicott/Alfred St.
• Springfield vs UMass Dartmouth
• Hope vs Aurora
• North Central (IL) vs Whitworth/Pomona/Pitzer
• Mount Union vs John Carroll/Mt. St. Joseph
• Carnegie-Mellon vs Centre
• Randolph-Macon vs Washington & Jefferson
• Salisbury vs King's (PA)/Ursinus
• Depauw vs Berry/Maryville (TN)
• Johns Hopkins vs Grove City
• Hardin-Simmons vs Trinity/Mary Hardin-Baylor
• Linfield vs Texas Lutheran

How To Qualify For NCAA Division 3 Football Playoffs

In 2024, a total of 40 teams will make the Division III football playoffs. The vast majority of the teams—28 in total—earn automatic bids by winning their respective conferences. All Division III conferences are considered except for the New England Small College Athletic Conference, which chooses not to participate in the Division 3 football playoffs.

In addition to the automatic bids, 12 teams receive at-large invitations. These are granted to teams that did not win their conference but still have strong records and resumes. Criteria like winning percentage, strength of schedule, and quality wins are considered.

In 2024, teams are to be divided into a new 40-team bracket. The playoff field is split into four regions, each consisting of 10 teams. 

When are the NCAA Division 3 Football Playoffs?

• Selection Show: Sunday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. ET on NCAA.com
• First Round: Saturday, Nov. 23
• Second Round: Saturday, Nov. 30
• Quarterfinals: Saturday, Dec. 7
• Semifinals: Saturday, Dec. 14
• National Championship: Sunday, Jan. 5

AFCA NCAA Division III Football Rankings In Week 12

1. North Central (Ill.) (38) 9-0
2. Cortland (N.Y.) (11) 9-0
3. Mount Union (Ohio) (1) 9-0
4. St. John’s (Minn.) 9-0
5. Hardin-Simmons (Tex.) 9-0
6. Susquehanna (Pa.) 8-1
7. Salisbury (Md.) 9-0
8. DePauw (Ind.) 9-0
9. Wisconsin-Platteville 8-1
10. Whitworth (Wash.) 9-0
11. Wartburg (Iowa) 8-1
12. Endicott (Mass.) 8-1
13. Aurora (Ill.) 9-1
14. Linfield (Ore.) 8-1
15. Hope (Mich.) 9-0
16. Carnegie Mellon (Pa.) 8-1
17. Grove City (Pa.) 8-1
18. Johns Hopkins (Md.) 8-1
19. Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) 8-1
20. Springfield (Mass.) 9-0
21. Wisconsin-La Crosse 6-3
22. Randolph-Macon (Va.) 8-1
23. Wisconsin-Oshkosh 6-3
24. Marietta (Ohio) 8-1
25. Lake Forest (Ill.) 9-0

NCAA Division 3 Football National Champions. 

Here is every NCAA Division III Football Champion

*Year, champion, coach, score, runner-up, site

• 2022    North Central (IL)    Brad Spencer    28-21    Mount Union    Annapolis, Maryland
• 2021    Mary Hardin-Baylor    Pete Fredenburg    57-24    North Central    Canton, Ohio
• 2020    Canceled due to Covid-19    --    --    --    --
• 2019    North Central (IL)    Jeff Thorne    41-14    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Shenandoah, Texas
• 2018    Mary Hardin-Baylor    Pete Fredenburg    24-16    Mount Union    Shenandoah, Texas
• 2017    Mount Union    Vince Kehres    12-0    Mary Hardin-Baylor    Salem, Va.
• 2016    Mary Hardin-Baylor    Pete Fredenburg    10-7    Wisconsin-Oshkosh    Salem, Va.
• 2015    Mount Union    Vince Kehres    49-35    St. Thomas (Minn.)    Salem, Va.
• 2014    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Lance Leipold    43-34    Mount Union    Salem, Va.
• 2013    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Lance Leipold    52-14    Mount Union    Salem, Va.
• 2012    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    28-10    St. Thomas (Minn.)    Salem, Va.
• 2011    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Lance Leipold    13-10    Mount Union    Salem, Va.
• 2010    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Lance Leipold    31-21    Mount Union    Salem, Va.
• 2009    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Lance Leipold    38-28    Mount Union    Salem, Va.
• 2008    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    31-26    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Salem, Va.
• 2007    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Lance Leipold    31-21    Mount Union    Salem, Va.
• 2006    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    35-16    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Salem, Va.
• 2005    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    35-28    Wisconsin-Whitewater    Salem, Va.
• 2004    Linfield    Jay Locey    28-21    Mary Hardin-Baylor    Salem, Va.
• 2003    St. John's (Minn.)    John Gagliardi    24-6    Mount Union    Salem, Va.
• 2002    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    48-7    Trinity (Texas)    Salem, Va.
• 2001    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    30-27    Bridgewater (Va.)    Salem, Va.
• 2000    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    10-7    St. John's (Minn.)    Salem, Va.
• 1999    Pacific Lutheran    Frosty Westering    42-13    Rowan    Salem, Va.
• 1998    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    44-24    Rowan    Salem, Va.
• 1997    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    61-12    Lycoming    Salem, Va.
• 1996    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    56-24    Rowan    Salem, Va.
• 1995    Wisconsin-La Crosse    Roger Harring    36-7    Rowan    Salem, Va.
• 1994    Albion    Pete Schmidt    38-15    Washington & Jefferson    Salem, Va.
• 1993    Mount Union    Larry Kehres    34-24    Rowan    Salem, Va.
• 1992    Wisconsin-La Crosse    Roger Harring    16-12    Washington & Jefferson    Bradenton, Fla.
• 1991    Ithaca    Jim Butterfield    34-20    Dayton    Bradenton, Fla.
• 1990    Allegheny    Ken O'Keefe    21-14    Lycoming    Bradenton, Fla.
• 1989    Dayton    Mike Kelly    17-7    Union (N.Y.)    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1988    Ithaca    Jim Butterfield    39-24    Central (Iowa)    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1987    Wagner    Walkt Hameline    19-3    Dayton    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1986    Augustana (Ill.)    Bob Reade    31-3    Salisbury    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1985    Augustana (Ill.)    Bob Reade    20-7    Ithaca    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1984    Augustana (Ill.)    Bob Reade    21-12    Central (Iowa)    Kings Island, Ohio
• 1983    Augustana (Ill.)    Bob Reade    21-17    Union (N.Y.)    Kings Island, Ohio
• 1982    West Georgia    Bobby Pate    14-0    Augustana (N.Y.)    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1981    Widener    Bill Manlove    24-10    Dayton    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1980    Dayton    Rick Carter    63-0    Ithaca    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1979    Ithaca    Jim Buttersfield    14-10    Wittenberg    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1978    Baldwin-Wallace    Lee Tressel    24-10    Wittenberg    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1977    Widener    Bill Manlove    39-36    Wabash    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1976    St.John's (Minn.)    John Gagliardi    31-28    Towson    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1975    Wittenberg    Dave Maurer    28-0    Ithaca    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1974    Central (Iowa)    Ron Schipper    10-8    Ithaca    Phenix City, Ala.
• 1973    Wittenberg    Dave Maurer    41-0    Juniata    Phenix City, Ala.

When Is The NCAA Division III Football Championship Game? Also Known As The Stagg Bowl

The Stagg Bowl is in Houston, TX at Shell Energy Stadium on Jan. 4, 2025.

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