All Things 2025 College Football D2 and D3 Thread

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Yeah him, WR Brady Perryman and QB Jack Strand have been a great trio for the offense the last few years. They will be tough to replace.

The Dragons have had a good year. Unfortunately they dropped a couple important games against UMD and Northern State. They were leading in both but ultimately fell short, costing them a playoff hunt.

They have a chance to end their season with an upset over MSU Mankato, though, which would be huge.
 

Rankings are out. Closing in on the final week.

DII Media Poll
  1. Ferris State (MI), 10-0
  2. Harding (AR), 10-0
  3. Kutztown (PA), 10-0
  4. West Florida, 9-0
  5. Pittsburg State (KS), 8-2
  6. Central Washington, 9-1
  7. Colorado State-Pueblo, 9-1
  8. Minnesota Duluth, 9-1
  9. NW Missouri State, 9-1
  10. Findlay (OH), 10-0
  11. Indianapolis, 8-1
  12. Virginia Union, 9-1
  13. Texas Permian Basin, 8-2
  14. Minnesota State-Mankato, 8-2
  15. Augustana (SD), 9-1
  16. Johnson C. Smith (NC), 9-1
  17. Newberry (SC), 9-1
  18. Albany State (GA), 9-1
  19. Chadron State (NE), 8-2
  20. Western Oregon, 8-2
  21. Wingate (NE), 8-2
  22. Western Colorado, 8-2
  23. Ashland (OH), 8-2
  24. Indiana (PA), 7-2
  25. Grand Valley State (MI), 6-3
DII Coaches Poll
  1. Ferris State (MI), 10-0
  2. Harding (AR), 10-0
  3. West Florida, 9-0
  4. Kutztown (PA), 10-0
  5. Colorado State-Pueblo, 9-1
  6. Central Washington, 9-1
  7. Pittsburg State (KS), 8-2
  8. Findlay (OH), 10-0
  9. Virginia Union, 9-1
  10. Indianapolis, 9-1
  11. Minnesota Duluth, 9-1
  12. NW Missouri State, 9-1
  13. Augustana (SD), 9-1
  14. Minnesota State-Mankato, 8-2
  15. Texas Permian Basin, 8-2
  16. Johnson C. Smith (NC), 9-1
  17. Albany State (GA), 9-1
  18. Western Colorado, 8-2
  19. Newberry (SC), 9-1
  20. Ashland (OH), 8-2
  21. Grand Valley State (MI), 6-3
  22. Chadron State (NE), 8-2
  23. Benedict (SC), 9-1
  24. Western Oregon, 8-2
  25. North CarolinaPembroke, 8-2
Other Midwest Programs Receiving Votes: Indiana (PA), Upper Iowa, California (PA)

NCAA DII Super Region 3 Rankings
  1. Ferris State (MI), 9-0
  2. Findlay (OH), 10-0
  3. Indianapolis, 8-1
  4. Ashland (OH), 8-2
  5. Minnesota Duluth, 9-1
  6. Minnesota State-Mankato, 8-2
  7. Upper Iowa, 8-1
  8. Augustana (SD), 9-1
  9. Northwood (MI), 8-2
  10. Truman State (MO), 7-2
DIII Media Poll
  1. North Central (IL), 9-0
  2. Mount Union (OH), 9-0
  3. Johns Hopkins (MD), 9-0
  4. Wisconsin River Falls, 8-1
  5. Bethel (MN), 9-0
  6. Wartburg (IA), 9-0
  7. Christopher Newport (VA), 9-0
  8. Saint John's (MN), 8-1
  9. John Carroll (OH), 8-1
  10. Wisconsin Platteville, 7-2
  11. Salisbury (MD), 8-1
  12. Wisconsin Whitewater, 7-2
  13. Hardin-Simmons (TX), 8-1
  14. Wisconsin La Crosse, 6-2
  15. DePauw (IN), 8-1
  16. Hope (MI), 8-1
  17. Berry (GA), 8-1
  18. Wheaton (IL), 7-2
  19. Central (IA), 8-1
  20. Cortland (NY), 8-1
  21. Randolph-Macon (VA), 8-1
  22. Trinity (TX), 8-1
  23. Susquehanna (PA), 7-2
  24. Wabash (IN), 8-1
  25. Franklin and Marshall (PA), 8-1
Other Midwest Programs Receiving Votes: Adrian (MI), Monmouth (IL), Hanover (IN), Baldwin Wallace (OH), Wisconsin Oshkosh

DIII Coaches Poll
  1. North Central (IL), 9-0
  2. Mount Union (OH), 9-0
  3. Johns Hopkins (MD), 9-0
  4. Bethel (MN), 9-0
  5. Wisconsin River Falls, 8-1
  6. Wartburg (IA), 9-0
  7. Saint John’s (MN), 8-1
  8. Christopher Newport (VA), 9-0
  9. John Carroll (OH), 8-1
  10. Salisbury (SD), 8-1
  11. DePauw (IN), 8-1
  12. Hardin-Simmons 8-1
  13. Wisconsin Platteville, 7-2
  14. Cortland (NY), 8-1
  15. Hope (MI), 8-1
  16. Wisconsin Whitewater, 7-2
  17. Wisconsin La Crosse, 6-2
  18. Randolph-Macon (VA), 8-1
  19. Central (IA), 8-1
  20. Berry (GA), 8-1
  21. Wheaton (IL), 7-2
  22. Trinity (TX), 8-1
  23. Wabash (IN), 8-1
  24. Adrian (MI), 8-1
  25. Franklin & Marshall (PA), 8-1
Other Midwest Programs Receiving Votes: Monmouth (IL), Wisconsin Oshkosh, Hanover (IN), Baldwin Wallace (OH), Ohio Northern, Washington (MO), Wisconsin Stout

NJCAA Rankings:
  1. College of DuPage (IL), 6-2
  2. North Dakota State CS, 10-1
  3. Rochester CTC, 8-2
  4. Erie Community College (NY), 9-1
  5. Louisburg College (NC), 5-4-1
Others Receiving Votes: Minnesota West CTC
 
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Word said:
Tying this in to some discussion we've had about Gopher athletics ... How much money do D3 and D2 schools lose on having a football team? I can't imagine they draw many fans (with a few exceptions like St. Johns) and certainly don't have TV deals.
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I watch NSIC games on TV. I don't know what the conference or teams earn.
 




Ope3 said:
St Olaf Men's Hockey Roster is 28 players. Tuition and housing is a $77,000 tab.

28 X 77,000 = $2,156,000.00
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Late Reply here, but as a St. Olaf student I can say likely the actual average cost for students to attend is 25k per. Obviously not cheap but the idea that D3 schools are drastically more expensive is not true. They offer insane amounts of financial aid!
 

Young Rowpher said:
Late Reply here, but as a St. Olaf student I can say likely the actual average cost for students to attend is 25k per. Obviously not cheap but the idea that D3 schools are drastically more expensive is not true. They offer insane amounts of financial aid!
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Was Basil's Pizza the main draw for you to attend college in Northfield?

😉
 
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Also schools like St Olaf, Carleton, MAC, are actually having issues with TOO MANY students applying causing acceptance ratings to be below 50%. This is because these schools have adapted being somewhat prestigious academically. Sure these schools may not be as "fun" compared to Collegeville or Duluth but they are for sure not in danger of losing money!
 





disco said:
I don't think the NSIC app generates much revenue. I've watched basketball games on it.
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The NSIC app is more of a platform for broadcasts rather than the actual production, too. Most productions are either local channels, which is what Duluth does, or student productions, such as Moorhead. Several sync the radio broadcast with the video, too, like Crookston (at least for basketball) and Northern State.
 

Young Rowpher said:
Late Reply here, but as a St. Olaf student I can say likely the actual average cost for students to attend is 25k per. Obviously not cheap but the idea that D3 schools are drastically more expensive is not true. They offer insane amounts of financial aid!
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I doubt that's average. Completely depends on your family income and merit-based scholarships.
 



Today wrapped up the regular season. Here are the scores, standings and champs.

NSIC Scores:
  • Minnesota State-Moorhead upset No. 14 Minnesota State-Mankato, 31-23
  • Winona State ran past SW Minnesota State, 30-6
  • Sioux Falls took down Concordia-St. Paul, 34-18
  • No. 11 Minnesota Duluth shut down Minot State, 33-7
  • Wayne State upset No. 13 Augustana, 38-31
  • Northern State survived Jamestown, 46-40
  • Bemidji State defeated U Mary, 34-21
MIAC Scores:
  • Augsburg crushed Hamline, 43-3
  • Concordia defeated Carleton, 31-24
  • Gustavus took down Macalester, 38-14
  • No. 7 Saint John’s routed St. Olaf, 63-21
  • No. 4 Bethel shutout St. Scholastica, 62-0
UMAC Scores:
  • Westminster edged Northwestern, 15-6
  • Crown defeated Greenville, 38-20
  • Martin Luther routed Minnesota Morris, 36-14
Final NSIC Standings
  • Minnesota Duluth, 10-1 (9-1)
  • Augustana, 9-2 (8-2)
  • Minnesota State-Moorhead, 8-3 (7-3)
  • Minnesota State-Mankato, 8-3 (7-3)
  • Wayne State, 7-4 (7-3)
  • Northern State, 7-4 (6-4)
  • Sioux Falls, 7-4 (6-4)
  • Winona State, 6-5 (6-4)
  • Bemidji State, 4-7 (4-6)
  • U of Mary, 4-7 (3-7)
  • Minot State, 3-8 (3-7)
  • Concordia-St. Paul, 2-9 (2-8)
  • Jamestown, 1-9 (1-9)
  • SW Minnesota State, 1-10 (1-9)
Final MIAC Standings
  • Bethel, 10-0 (9-0)
  • Saint John’s, 9-1 (8-1)
  • Concordia, 7-3 (6-3)
  • Carleton, 6-4 (6-3)
  • Gustavus, 5-5 (5-4)
  • Augsburg, 4-6 (4-5)
  • St. Olaf, 4-6 (3-6)
  • Macalester, 3-7 (2-7)
  • St. Scholastica, 3-7 (2-7)
  • Hamline, 1-9 (0-9)
Final UMAC Standings
  • Crown, 7-3 (6-1)
  • Northwestern, 4-6 (4-3)
  • Martin Luther, 5-5 (3-4)
  • Greenville, 4-5 (3-4)
  • Minnesota Morris, 3-7 (3-4)
  • Westminster, 4-6 (2-5)
Final MCAC Standings
  • Rochester CTC, 8-2 (6-0)*
  • North Dakota State CS, 10-1 (5-1)^
  • Minnesota West CTC, 5-4 (5-2)
  • Central Lakes College, 3-7 (3-4)
  • Minnesota North Mesabi, 2-5 (2-5)
  • Minnesota State CTC, 2-6 (2-5)
  • Vermillion CC, 0-7 (0-6)
List of Champions
  • NSIC Champion: Minnesota Duluth
  • NSIC North Champion: Minnesota Duluth
  • NSIC South Champion: Minnesota State-Mankato and Wayne State
  • MIAC Champion: Bethel
  • UMAC Champion: Crown
  • MCAC Season Champion: Rochester CTC*
  • MCAC Tournament Champion: North Dakota State CS^
 


IceBoxGopher said:
Today wrapped up the regular season. Here are the scores, standings and champs.

NSIC Scores:
  • Minnesota State-Moorhead upset No. 14 Minnesota State-Mankato, 31-23
  • Winona State ran past SW Minnesota State, 30-6
  • Sioux Falls took down Concordia-St. Paul, 34-18
  • No. 11 Minnesota Duluth shut down Minot State, 33-7
  • Wayne State upset No. 13 Augustana, 38-31
  • Northern State survived Jamestown, 46-40
  • Bemidji State defeated U Mary, 34-21
MIAC Scores:
  • Augsburg crushed Hamline, 43-3
  • Concordia defeated Carleton, 31-24
  • Gustavus took down Macalester, 38-14
  • No. 7 Saint John’s routed St. Olaf, 63-21
  • No. 4 Bethel shutout St. Scholastica, 62-0
UMAC Scores:
  • Westminster edged Northwestern, 15-6
  • Crown defeated Greenville, 38-20
  • Martin Luther routed Minnesota Morris, 36-14
Final NSIC Standings
  • Minnesota Duluth, 10-1 (9-1)
  • Augustana, 9-2 (8-2)
  • Minnesota State-Moorhead, 8-3 (7-3)
  • Minnesota State-Mankato, 8-3 (7-3)
  • Wayne State, 7-4 (7-3)
  • Northern State, 7-4 (6-4)
  • Sioux Falls, 7-4 (6-4)
  • Winona State, 6-5 (6-4)
  • Bemidji State, 4-7 (4-6)
  • U of Mary, 4-7 (3-7)
  • Minot State, 3-8 (3-7)
  • Concordia-St. Paul, 2-9 (2-8)
  • Jamestown, 1-9 (1-9)
  • SW Minnesota State, 1-10 (1-9)
Final MIAC Standings
  • Bethel, 10-0 (9-0)
  • Saint John’s, 9-1 (8-1)
  • Concordia, 7-3 (6-3)
  • Carleton, 6-4 (6-3)
  • Gustavus, 5-5 (5-4)
  • Augsburg, 4-6 (4-5)
  • St. Olaf, 4-6 (3-6)
  • Macalester, 3-7 (2-7)
  • St. Scholastica, 3-7 (2-7)
  • Hamline, 1-9 (0-9)
Final UMAC Standings
  • Crown, 7-3 (6-1)
  • Northwestern, 4-6 (4-3)
  • Martin Luther, 5-5 (3-4)
  • Greenville, 4-5 (3-4)
  • Minnesota Morris, 3-7 (3-4)
  • Westminster, 4-6 (2-5)
Final MCAC Standings
  • Rochester CTC, 8-2 (6-0)*
  • North Dakota State CS, 10-1 (5-1)^
  • Minnesota West CTC, 5-4 (5-2)
  • Central Lakes College, 3-7 (3-4)
  • Minnesota North Mesabi, 2-5 (2-5)
  • Minnesota State CTC, 2-6 (2-5)
  • Vermillion CC, 0-7 (0-6)
List of Champions
  • NSIC Champion: Minnesota Duluth
  • NSIC North Champion: Minnesota Duluth
  • NSIC South Champion: Minnesota State-Mankato and Wayne State
  • MIAC Champion: Bethel
  • UMAC Champion: Crown
  • MCAC Season Champion: Rochester CTC*
  • MCAC Tournament Champion: North Dakota State CS^
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Sounds like the NSIC might only get one playoff team in UMD with the late swoons of Augustana and Mankato.
 

Panthadad2 said:
Sounds like the NSIC might only get one playoff team in UMD with the late swoons of Augustana and Mankato.
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It will be close for sure. Augustana might sneak in with Upper Iowa losing. Should be interesting to see how things shake out.
 

Here's how the postseason looks:

NCAA Division II Playoffs
  • NSIC Champion Minnesota Duluth will play Ashland (OH), Nov. 22
  • NSIC At-Large Minnesota State-Mankato will play Findlay (OH), Nov. 22
NCAA Division III Playoffs
  • MIAC Champion Bethel has a bye and play the winner of Concordia (WI) Vs. Coe (IA), Nov. 29
  • UMAC Champion Crown will play Wheaton (IL) in Round 1, Nov. 22
  • MIAC At-Large Saint John’s will have a bye and play Monmouth (IL) in Round 2, Nov. 29
NJCAA Division III National Championship Game
  • MCAC Tournament Champion North Dakota State CS will play College of DuPage (IL), Dec. 6
In Division II, Augustana (9-2) and Minnesota State-Moorhead (8-3) didn't make the cut.
 

Wasn't sure where to post this, but "soccer" is "football", so I went with this thread.

64 teams get selected to be part of the Division III "football" (aka "soccer") playoffs. This year, there were four MIAC teams that made the dance: St. Olaf, Macalester, Gustavus, and Augsburg. All but Gustavus have advanced to the round of 16, so a really solid showing from the MIAC.

St. Olaf hosts two matches for the round-of-16 this coming Saturday:
  • No 4-ranked St. Olaf vs No. 15-ranked Williams College at 11 AM
  • No. 8-ranked Wheaton College (Mass.) vs Macalester College starting around 1:30 PM
Here's a link to the bracket: https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/soccer-men/d3/2025

Also, just FYI, two years ago, St. Olaf won the national championship.
 
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Full Speed Ahead said:
Wasn't sure where to post this, but "soccer" is "football", so I went with this thread.

64 teams get selected to be part of the Division III "football" (aka "soccer") playoffs. This year, there were four MIAC teams that made the dance: St. Olaf, Macalester, Gustavus, and Augsburg. All but Augsburg have advanced to the round of 16, so a really solid showing from the MIAC.

St. Olaf hosts two matches for the round-of-16 this coming Saturday:
  • No 4-ranked St. Olaf vs No. 15-ranked Williams College at 11 AM
  • No. 8-ranked Wheaton College (Mass.) vs Macalester College starting around 1:30 PM
Here's a link to the bracket: https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/soccer-men/d3/2025

Also, just FYI, two years ago, St. Olaf won the national championship.
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Augsburg (#2 in the country) also advanced to the Sweet 16. Gustavus lost in the first round.
 

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