Round two of the NCAA D2 football playoffs are here. As action kicks off on Nov. 29, eight games are on the schedule for this second round of playoff action.
With top matchups on the way as West Florida takes on Newberry and Ferris State takes on Ashland, there is bound to be some chaos.
These second round matchups will pave the way for the third round of action on Dec. 6 and just like every week in the playoffs, the field will continue to get smaller and smaller until the National Championship game on Dec. 20.
Action is scheduled to being at 11 AM CT/ 12 PM ET on Espn +. Stay tuned in to this article for all of the live scoring updates and major plays from each match.
Be sure to refresh this page often as the newest updates will appear in bold at the top of this page.
Albany State Holds On To Defeat Benedict
Albany State 14, Benedict. 12
Nail-biters tend to be a common trend in the matchups today as Albany State holds on to defeat Benedict, 14-12.
The Golden Rams tallied 376 total yards in the victory.
Ferris State Stays Undefeated And Bests Ashland
Ferris State 56, Ashland 24
In a game that was once a back and forth battle, the Ferris State Bulldogs come out on top. The now 12-0 Bulldogs will advance to round three of the NCAA D2 playoffs.
Score Updates From Active Games!
Action is still as tough as ever! Here are the scores from the teams in action!
- Albany State 14, Benedict 12 – 4Q 3:45
- Harding 27, Pittsburg State 7 – 3Q 9:18
- Minnesota State 27, UIndy 14 – 3Q 4:46
- Newberry 17, West Florida 10 – 3Q – 15:00
- Western Colorado 12, UT Permian Basin 0 – 2Q 8:01
- Ferris State 56, Ashland 24 – 4Q 2:00
Kutztown Advances To Round Three
Kutztown 56, Assumption 19
The Golden Bears advance to round three of the NCAA D2 playoffs after an impressive 56-19 win!
Kutztown tallies 600 yards of total offense in the victory over Assumption.
Frostburg Stays Alive!
Frostburg State 23, California (PA) 21
In a nail-biter until the very end, it’s Frostburg State who stays alive to advance to the third-round of the NCAA D2 football playoffs! A made field goal from Harrison Fritz seals the deal.
Frostburg tallies 373 yards of offense in the victory!
Score Updates For All Games As Action Continues!
- California (PA) 21, Frostburg State 20 – 4Q 4:06
- Kutztown 56, Assumption 18 – 4Q 3:08
- Albany State 7, Benedict 6 – 2Q 0:35
- Ferris State 28, Ashland 17 – Halftime
- Harding 6, Pittsburg State 0 – 2Q 10:26
- Minnesota State 7, UIndy 7 – 2Q 11:57
- Newberry 14, West Florida 0 – 1Q 3:38
Ashland On Top | Albany State On The Board
Albany State 7, Benedict 0
Ferris State 0, Ashland 14
In the opening minutes of the Ferris State and Ashland game, the Eagles of Ashland are making their presence known early but taking a 14-0 lead. 7:19 remains in the first quarter.
In the Albany State and Benedict matchup, the Golden Rams strike first. 9:19 remains in the opening quarter.
Kickoff For 1 PM ET Games!
Albany State 0, Benedict 0
Ferris State 0, Ashland 0
The 1 PM ET games have officially kicked off! Albany State starts on offense in the matchup against Benedict. Ashland will start on offense over Ferris State.
Golden Bears Look Golden | Tied Up in PA
Kutztown 21, Assumption 3
Frostburg St 7, California (PA) 7
The Golden Bears are having no visible struggles heading into the final minutes of the opening half. Up 21-3 over Assumption, Kutztown is moving and grooving. In the other 12 PM ET matchup, it is a closer fought battle as Frostburg State and California (PA) is all tied up at 7!
Kutztown Extends Lead | California (PA) On Board
Kutztown 14, Assumption 3
Frostburg St 0, California (PA) 7
The football action is rolling! The Golden Bears are the move and are finding some offensive momentum early. In the other matchup, California (PA) has struck first. Two more matchups kickoff in 30. minutes, stay tuned!
Kutztown On The Board!
Kutztown 7, Assumption 0
In the early games in the second-round of the D2 playoff, Kutztown finds the offensive spark early. The Golden Bears take a 7-0 jump over Assumption with 8:25 left to go in the opening quarter.
Kickoff For The 12 PM ET Games!
Kutztown 0, Assumption 0
Frostburg St 0, California (PA) 0
As the action is underway for these four teams, it’s going to be a great day of football!
Assumption will start on offense in their matchup against Kutztown. California (PA) elected to defer, Frostburg State will start on offense.
10 Minutes Til Kickoff!
And just like that, D2 playoff football is back! It’s a long day filled with all of the action! Here we go football fans! Our 11 AM kickoffs are just about to begin!
30 Minutes Until Kickoff
30 minutes until the first two matchups kick off on ESPN +. As Kutztown, Assumption, Frostburg State and California (PA) get ready for action, get excited fans, it’s football time!
Here Are The Eight D2 Football Matchups On Nov. 29
Here are the eight second-round matchups and kickoff times for D2 playoff football!
- Kutztown vs. Assumption – 11 AM CT/ 12 PM ET
- Frostburg St. vs. California (PA) – 11 AM CT / 12PM ET
- Ferris State vs. Ashland – 12 PM CT / 1PM ET
- Albany St. vs. Benedict – 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET
- West Florida vs. Newberry – 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET
- Minnesota State vs. UIndy – 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET
- Harding vs. Pittsburg State – 1PM CT / 2 PM ET
- Western Colorado vs. UT Permian Basin – 2 PM CT / 3 PM ET
Who Are The Remaining Teams In The NCAA D2 Playoffs?
Eight games on the bracket and 16 teams are still fighting towards a national championship! Here is who remains in the playoff bracket!
Remaining Teams
- Kutztown
- Assumption
- Frostburg St.
- California (PA)
- Albany St.
- Benedict
- West Florida
- Newberry
- Ferris State
- Ashland
- Minnesota State
- UIndy
- Harding
- Pittsburg State
- Western Colorado
- UT Permian Basin
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