The 2024 NCAA DIII football championship is set to be an exhilarating event with 40 teams competing in a single-elimination bracket. On Sunday, Nov. 17, the 40-team championship bracket was officially revealed. A remarkable 28 teams earned automatic qualification, while the remaining teams were carefully selected at large by the DIII Football Committee. The tournament kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 23, marking the beginning of an intense journey for these teams.

Experience the Thrill of the 2024 NCAA DIII Football Championship

First Round: A Battle for Survival

In the first round of the 2024 NCAA DIII football championship, several intense matchups took place. Mount Union showcased their dominance with a convincing 42-7 victory over John Carroll. Salisbury emerged victorious with a 33-13 win over King’s (PA). Hope demonstrated their offensive prowess by scoring 49 points against Aurora. Susquehanna secured a hard-fought 42-35 win over Hobart. DePauw showed their mettle with a 45-20 victory over Maryville (TN). Randolph-Macon emerged victorious with a 38-22 win over Washington & Jefferson. Johns Hopkins managed a narrow 17-14 win over Grove City. Springfield put on a show with a 54-27 thrashing of UMass Dartmouth. Carnegie Mellon secured a 24-15 win over Centre. Bethel (MN) dominated with a 48-21 win over Lake Forest. Saint John’s (MN) emerged victorious with a 24-13 win over Wisconsin-La Crosse. North Central (IL) showed their strength with a 42-17 win over Whitworth. Mary Hardin-Baylor won with a 17-13 score over Hardin-Simmons. Cortland secured a 17-9 win over Endicot. Wartburg emerged victorious with a 19-14 win over Wisconsin-Platteville. Linfield put on a spectacular display with a 65-3 win over Texas Lutheran.

Second Round: The Heat Intensifies

The second round of the tournament continued to be a showcase of football excellence. The winning teams from the first round faced off in a series of intense battles. The competition grew even more fierce as the teams fought to advance to the next stage. Each game was a test of skill, strategy, and determination.

Quarterfinals: The Road to the Semifinals

In the quarterfinals, the remaining teams vied for a spot in the semifinals. The atmosphere was electric as these top-tier teams battled it out on the field. The stakes were high, and every play counted. The teams showed their true mettle as they fought for a chance to move forward in the tournament.

Semifinals: The Battle for a Spot in the National Championship

The semifinals were a true test of the remaining teams’ abilities. The competition was intense as they fought for a chance to reach the national championship game. The teams brought their A-games, showcasing their skills and determination. It was a battle that would determine who would advance to the final showdown.

National Championship: The Grand Finale

The national championship game on Sunday, Jan. 5, on ESPN was the grand finale of the 2024 NCAA DIII football championship. The two best teams in the country faced off in a showdown that would be remembered for years to come. The players gave it their all, putting on a display of football excellence. It was a moment of glory for the winning team and a heartbreak for the losing side.