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NCAA D2 football playoffs schedule 2024: Bracket, channels, times, live streams, scores for Division II college games | Sporting News

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The NCAA Division II football playoffs begin with first-round action on Saturday, Nov. 23. 

Three undefeated teams — Kutztown, Valdosta State, and Charleston (WV) — will vie to finish off a perfect season. Only Charleston is in action this weekend, with the other two schools earning first-round byes as a No. 1 seed. 

Another No. 1 seed, Ferris State, is aiming to win its third championship in the last four seasons. The Bulldogs won the title in 2021 and 2022. 

Harding, which won the championship in 2023, begins its quest for back-to-back titles on Saturday against No. 3 Pittsburg State. 

The Sporting News has all the details on the 2024 Division II football playoffs, including a complete schedule with live stream information. 

How to watch NCAA D2 football playoffs

  • TV channels: ESPN2 (championship)
  • Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+

All first, second, and quarterfinal round games of the 2024 Division II football playoffs will air live on ESPN+. 

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The championship game will be broadcast on national TV, with ESPN2 having coverage. 

Fans can stream the 2024 Division II football championship game live with Fubo, which offers a free trial. 

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NCAA D2 football playoffs bracket 2024

The initial bracket is below. The final four teams will be reseeded after the quarterfinals. 

NCAA D2 football playoffs 2024 schedule, scores

Quarterfinals

Saturday, Dec. 7

Game Time (ET) Live stream
No. 3 California (PA) vs. No. 4 Slippery Rock 1 p.m. ESPN+
No. 1 Valdosta State vs. Virginia Union 1 p.m. ESPN+
No. 1 Ferris State vs. Harding 1 p.m. ESPN+
Minnesota State vs. Bemidji State 3 p.m. ESPN+

Second Round

Saturday, Nov. 30

Scores
No. 4 Slippery Rock 25, No. 1 Kutztown 24 (OT)
No. 1 Ferris State 78, No. 4 Central Oklahoma 17
No. 3 California (PA) 34, Ashland 33
No. 1 Valdosta State 33, No. 4 Miles 17
Virginia Union 44, Lenoir-Rhyne 12
Harding 44, No. 2 Grand Valley State 26
Minnesota State 26, No. 1 CSU Pueblo 23
Bemidji State 20, No. 2 Western Colorado 19

First Round 

Saturday, Nov. 23

Scores
No. 4 Miles 14, Carson-Newman 13
Minnesota State 20, No. 4 Augustana (SD) 19
No. 3 California (PA) 30, East Stroudsburg 27
Ashland 40, No. 2 Charleston (WV) 38
No. 2 Grand Valley State 24, UIndy 7
No. 4 Slippery Rock 14, New Haven 7
Virginia Union 34, No. 2 Wingate 31 (OT)
Bemidji State 24, No. 3 Angelo State 14
No. 4 Central Oklahoma 38, Ouachita Baptist 31 (OT)
Harding 48, No. 3 Pittsburg State 3
Lenoir-Rhyne 37, No. 3 West Alabama 34
No. 2 Western Colorado 28, Central Washington 21

Byes: Kutztown, Valdosta State, Ferris State, CSU Pueblo

D2 football playoffs round-by-round schedule 2024

Round Dates
First round Nov. 23
Second round Nov. 30
Quarterfinals Dec. 7
Semifinals Dec. 14
Final Dec. 21

NCAA D2 football champions list

The last 10 Division II football champions are listed below. 

Year Winner Runner-up
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
2013 Northwest Missouri State Lenoir-Rhyne

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