The anticipation is building for the 2023 NCAA Division II football championship as the selection show revealed the tournament schedule and teams vying for the title. The selection show, which aired on Sunday, November 12 at 6 p.m. ET, announced the 28 teams that will compete in the tournament, divided into four Super Regions.

Unlike previous years, no conference receives an automatic qualification to the 2023 championship. Instead, earned access is granted to the highest-ranked team from each conference if they rank in the top nine of the final super region rankings. This rule adds an extra layer of competitiveness and excitement to the tournament.

The early rounds of the tournament will take place at various campus sites, with the final championship game scheduled for December 16 at the McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas.

Fans will have the opportunity to catch all the action as games from the first round, second round, and quarterfinals will be available to stream on NCAA.com, as well as on popular streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google TV through the NCAA Championships Pass.

The intense competition kicks off on Saturday, November 18, with several exciting matchups scheduled for the first round. One of the highlighted games features last year's national champion, Ferris State, as they face off against Grand Valley State in a highly anticipated battle. Ferris State will be aiming for their historic third consecutive national championship, having won back-to-back titles in 2021 and 2022.

The road to the championship is paved with challenging matchups, and the second round, scheduled for Saturday, November 25, promises to intensify the excitement. Tiffin, Benedict, Harding, and Colorado School of Mines are among the top-seeded teams who will enter the second round, awaiting their opponents in the first-round matchups.

As the tournament progresses, the quarterfinals will take place on Saturday, December 2, at various campus sites. Semifinals will follow on Saturday, December 9, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown on December 16 at the McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas.

Football enthusiasts across the nation eagerly anticipate witnessing the 2023 NCAA DII football championship unfold. Will Ferris State make history with their remarkable three-peat performance? Or will another team rise to the challenge and secure their place as the new national champion?

With the stage set and the teams determined, all eyes will be on McKinney, Texas, on December 16, as the 2023 NCAA DII football championship crowns its victor. Stay tuned for an enthralling display of skill, determination, and the pursuit of collegiate football excellence.