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32 Teams Battle in NCAA Division II Football Playoffs

11/17/2025

Summary

NCAA Playoffs Begin

The NCAA Division II football playoffs will begin on November 22, featuring 32 teams.
Ferris State, the defending champion, secured the No. 1 seed in Super Region Three and will face Northwood.
Harding, unbeaten at 11-0, is the top seed in Super Region Four and will host Northwest Missouri State.
The University of West Florida, seeded No. 2 in Super Region Two, will play North Greenville after a recent overtime loss.
Johnson C. Smith, in its first playoff appearance, earned the No. 2 seed in Super Region One and will host Frostburg State.

Summary

NCAA Championships Upcoming

The 2025 NCAA cross country championships take place on November 22, 2025, with teams from Division I, II, and III.
Division II will be hosted at the Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Each division has specific qualification criteria: 32 teams compete across all levels.
The championships will showcase a diverse range of participants and highlight the competitive spirit of collegiate athletes nationwide.

History

Historical Context

In 1973, the NCAA launched the inaugural Division II Football Championship playoffs, featuring eight teams in a single-elimination format. Louisiana Tech won the first title, defeating Western Kentucky 34-0 in the Camellia Bowl. This playoff system has since evolved, expanding to 32 teams, significantly enhancing competitive opportunities and participation in collegiate athletics across the United States.

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NCAA Playoffs Begin

The NCAA Division II football playoffs will begin on November 22, featuring 32 teams.
Ferris State, the defending champion, secured the No. 1 seed in Super Region Three and will face Northwood.
Harding, unbeaten at 11-0, is the top seed in Super Region Four and will host Northwest Missouri State.
The University of West Florida, seeded No. 2 in Super Region Two, will play North Greenville after a recent overtime loss.
Johnson C. Smith, in its first playoff appearance, earned the No. 2 seed in Super Region One and will host Frostburg State.

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