INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA Division II football playoffs will expand from 28 to 32 teams beginning this season to accommodate the format change that will award automatic bids to all 16 conferences.

In short, NCAA Division II football will follow an “automatic qualification” model. That means if you win your conference, you receive an automatic bid to the postseason.

AP photo by Emil T. Lippe / Ferris State football players celebrate after beating Colorado School of Mines to win the NCAA Division II championship on Dec. 17, 2022, in McKinney, Texas.

How to watch the NCAA Division II Football Championship on TV. The game is will be broadcast on ESPN2. Check your local listings to confirm the exact channel and time.

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