The University of Findlay football team has earned the No. 2 seed for the NCAA Division II playoffs after a standout regular season. They secured the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) automatic qualifying position through a tiebreaker over Ashland University. Findlay will host Minnesota State University Mavericks, ranked No. 14 nationally, at Donnell Stadium on November 22. This marks the Oilers’ third postseason appearance since transitioning to NCAA Division II. The other two playoff teams from G-MAC this year are Ashland (No. 4 seed) and unseeded Northwood University.

By the Numbers
  • Findlay finished the regular season ranked No. 8 in the AFCA Top-25 Poll.
  • They hold an 8-3 record heading into the playoffs.
Yes, But

While Findlay's regular season has been impressive, their previous playoff experiences include a win in 2017 but a loss in both 2017 and 2021, creating pressure to perform in this year’s postseason.

State of Play
  • Findlay remains at No. 2 in the NCAA Division II playoff rankings.
  • This is the most postseason appearances for the G-MAC, with three teams selected this year.
What's Next

Game time and ticket sales for the matchup against Minnesota State will be announced early next week, drawing significant interest in the local community.

Bottom Line

Findlay aims to build on its successful regular season as they host Minnesota State, needing to overcome past playoff struggles to advance further this year.