NCAA D2 football playoffs schedule 2025: Bracket, TV channels, times, live streams, scores for Division II games originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The last two NCAA Division II national champions have dominated the 2025 football season. Can anyone stop Ferris State or Harding in the playoffs?
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We’ll find out as the D2 postseason unfolds across five weeks in November and December, with 32 teams vying to hoist the trophy in McKinney, Texas.
Defending champion Ferris State enters the playoffs as the favorite, with the Bulldogs looking for their fourth title in five years. Harding interrupted that run with the 2023 crown and has championship aspirations again this year, along with other contenders including West Florida, Kutztown and Findlay.
Who will come out on top in the end?
The Sporting News has all the details on the 2025 Division II football playoffs, including a complete schedule with live stream information.
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How to watch NCAA D2 football playoffs
TV channels: ESPNU (championship)
The first round through the semifinals will stream live on ESPN+.
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The championship game on Dec. 20 will be broadcast by ESPNU and can also be streamed via Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Where to watch NCAA D2 football selection show
The 2025 Division II football bracket will be unveiled beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 16. The show will stream exclusively on NCAA.com.
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NCAA D2 football playoffs 2025 schedule, scores
This section will be filled in when the bracket is announced
D2 football playoffs round-by-round schedule 2025
Round
Dates
First round
Nov. 22
Second round
Nov. 29
Quarterfinals
Dec. 6
Semifinals
Dec. 13
Final
Dec. 20
NCAA D2 football champions list
The last 10 Division II football champions are listed below.
Year
Winner
Runner-up
2024
Ferris State
Valdosta State
2023
Harding
Colorado School of Mines
2022
Ferris State
Colorado School of Mines
2021
Ferris State
Valdosta State
2019
West Florida
Minnesota State
2018
Valdosta State
Ferris State
2017
Texas A&M-Commerce
West Florida
2016
Northwest Missouri State
North Alabama
2015
Northwest Missouri State
Shepherd
2014
Colorado State-Pueblo
Minnesota State-Mankato
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