D2 College Football Spotlight

🎙️ Legendary Head Coach Mel Tjeerdsma joined @BearcatRadio to talk about his battle with leukemia, the new @NWBearcat_FB staff, and what built Northwest into one of the most respected programs in college football. Listen Here: open.spotify.com/episode/6DGr8F… #D2Football #MIAA

More D2 football love from @BarstoolGruden! Shouts out @MWSU_Football, and other @TheMIAA schools. #D2Football

DII Football Policy Updates Council backs 5 seasons in 10 semesters, extends mental health waiver pilot, and rejects January title game move. Dead periods proposed, and Power Index could replace .500 rule for playoff selection in 2026. Full release: ncaa.org/news/2025/7/23…

For @CoachK__Mac, an identity rooted in service is paramount to a team’s culture 🦅 Read how the @UTPBFootball HC turns words into action and has been nominated for the @WeAreAFCA Good Works Team ⤵️ 📰 : open.substack.com/pub/division1r…

Senior pass rusher @Khris_Walton is gearing up for one last ride with @TUDragonFB. He was a two-time JUCO All-American wrestler at Indian Hills, played two sports at Newberry, and lost a Power 5 offer late in the transfer portal. The journey to 2025 has been far from typical.⬇️…

New Era for Ship Offense Shippensburg promoted Drew Gallardy to OC and added Brayden Long as QB/WR coach. The @SRURockFB great was a 2× Harlon Hill finalist and Campbell Trophy finalist. He now brings that resume to @ShipFootball. Full Story: 🔗 shipraiders.com/news/2025/7/22…

Ferris State Has Five in NFL Camps Tavierre Thomas, Zach Seiler, Malik Taylor, Caleb Murphy, and Mason Pline. In the last 5 years, @FerrisFootball has sent 13 players to NFL camps and won 3 of the last 4 national titles. #GODAWGS #AGTG Full Release: ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2…

Jake Adams: Northern State's Tackling Machine In 2024, @NSUWolvesFB linebacker @JakeAdams_23 broke the school record with 147 tackles and finished second in the nation. He earned Consensus All-American honors as a sophomore and anchored one of the best defenses in the NSIC. ⬇️…

The @Wpg_BlueBombers have signed receiver Max McLeod. The 24-year-old from Seattle starred at @MinesFootball, finishing with 290 catches, 4,688 yards, and 54 TDs over 55 games. He ran a 4.53 forty at his pro day earlier this year and attended rookie camp with the Broncos.

Knew it was only a matter of time before @BarstoolGruden hit a D2 program. Big-time exposure for @GorillasFB and our level of football as a whole. We also get excited about cool stuff. Feel free to send some this way.

MIAA Game of the Week Returns to KMCI 38 The MIAA and @38TheSpot will air 12 football games in 2025, including six featuring preseason-ranked teams. Each @TheMIAA campus will host a broadcast. All games also stream live on The MIAA Network. Full schedule and broadcast info⬇️…

2024 D2 Defensive Stat Leaders @KUBearsFootball – 10.2 Points Allowed/Game @Harding_FB – 200.6 Yards Allowed/Game @EmoryHenry_FB – 7 Defensive TD @Harding_FB – 114.8 Pass Yds Allowed/Game @FVSUFootball – 52.4 Rush Yds Allowed/ Game @WingateFb – .545 Opponent Red Zone TD%

Rob Ambrose is expected to be the next offensive coordinator at @SURamsFootball. The former Towson HC and UConn OC led three FCS playoff runs, a national title game appearance, and was named the Eddie Robinson FCS Coach of the Year in 2011. #D2Football #TEAM96

Quintin Hunter: Setting the Standard at Emory & Henry He began 2024 as the OC at E&H. Just weeks before the opener, @CoachQHunter was handed the program. By season’s end, @EmoryHenry_FB had 9 wins, ranked victories, and the first AFCA national poll nod in program history. ⬇️…

The wait’s almost over. Fall camp is around the corner, but before 2025 kicks off...we’ve got one more list. Top 5 Plays from the 2024 season. We’ll pick our five favorites. Drop your clip. Tag your boys. Let’s close the book on last year the right way. #D2Football #TopPlays

Rod Smith: CFB Hall of Famer In 1993, @MOSOFootball rode @TheREALrodSmith to a nine-win season, an MIAA title, and a playoff run. He rewrote the record books, earned three degrees, and left as one of the most decorated players in D2 history. CFB Hall of Fame, Class of 2009 ⬇️…

2024 D2 Offensive Stat Leaders [@Harding_FB] – 48.1 PPG [@UCOBronchoFB] – 538.2 YPG [@FerrisFootball] – 94 TDs [@UCMFootballTeam] – 394.6 Pass YPG [@Harding_FB] – 413.9 Rush YPG [@FairmontStateFB] – .933 Red Zone %

𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 upgrades coming to Big Rapids for @ferrisathletics 👀 Take a look at the proposed indoor facility to keep @FerrisFootball & the Bulldogs on top 👇