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NCAA Division III football championship

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NCAA Division III football championship

The NCAA Division III football championship is an American college football tournament played annually to determine a champion at the NCAA Division III level. It was first held in 1973, as a single-elimination playoff with eight teams. Over the past 50 seasons, the number of participants has grown to 40. In 2025, 27 playoff bids went to conference champions via automatic qualification, leaving 13 places for at-large selections. The Division III championship game, known as the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl or Stagg Bowl (named after football coach Amos Alonzo Stagg), was held at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas in 2024. Other Stagg Bowl sites have included Annapolis, Maryland (2022), Canton, Ohio (2021, 2025, 2027), Shenandoah, Texas (2018–2019), Salem, Virginia (1993–2017, 2023, 2026), Bradenton, Florida (1990–1992), Phenix City, Alabama (1973–1982, 1985–1989), and Kings Island, Ohio (1983–1984).

Infobox

Sport
American football
Founded
1973; 53 years ago (1973)
First season
1973
Country
United States
Most recentchampion
Wisconsin–River Falls (2025)
Most titles
Mount Union (13 titles)
Broadcaster
ESPN
Level on pyramid
3
Relatedcompetitions
Division II
Official website
ncaa.com/football/d3

Tables

· West and East Region Championships (1969–1972) › Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl (West Region championship)
1969
1969
Year
1969
Champion
Wittenberg
Runner-up
William Jewell
Score
27–21
Location
Springfield, Ohio
1970
1970
Year
1970
Champion
Capital
Runner-up
Luther
Score
34–21
Location
Columbus, Ohio
1971
1971
Year
1971
Champion
Samford (vacated)
Runner-up
Ohio Wesleyan
Score
20–10
Location
Phenix City, Alabama
1972
1972
Year
1972
Date
Nov 24
Champion
Heidelberg
Runner-up
Fort Valley State
Score
28–16
Location
Phenix City, Alabama
Year
Date
Champion
Runner-up
Score
Location
1969
Wittenberg
William Jewell
27–21
Springfield, Ohio
1970
Capital
Luther
34–21
Columbus, Ohio
1971
Samford (vacated)
Ohio Wesleyan
20–10
Phenix City, Alabama
1972
Nov 24
Heidelberg
Fort Valley State
28–16
Phenix City, Alabama
· West and East Region Championships (1969–1972) › Knute Rockne Bowl (East Region championship)
1969
1969
Year
1969
Date
Nov 29
Champion
Randolph–Macon
Runner-up
Bridgeport
Score
47–28
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
1970
1970
Year
1970
Date
Nov 28
Champion
Montclair State
Runner-up
Hampden–Sydney
Score
7–6
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1971
1971
Year
1971
Date
Nov 26
Champion
Bridgeport
Runner-up
Hampden–Sydney
Score
17–12
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1972
1972
Year
1972
Date
Nov 24
Champion
Bridgeport
Runner-up
Slippery Rock
Score
27–22
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Year
Date
Champion
Runner-up
Score
Location
1969
Nov 29
Randolph–Macon
Bridgeport
47–28
Bridgeport, Connecticut
1970
Nov 28
Montclair State
Hampden–Sydney
7–6
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1971
Nov 26
Bridgeport
Hampden–Sydney
17–12
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1972
Nov 24
Bridgeport
Slippery Rock
27–22
Atlantic City, New Jersey
· National Championships (1973–present) › Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl
1973
1973
Year
1973
Date
Dec. 8
Champion
Wittenberg
Runner-up
Juniata
Score
41–0
Att.
5,000
Venue
Garrett–Harrison Stadium
City
Phenix City, Alabama
Winn. coach
Dave Maurer
1974
1974
Year
1974
Date
Dec. 7
Champion
Central (IA)
Runner-up
Ithaca
Score
10–8
Att.
5,500
Venue
Ron Schipper
1975
1975
Year
1975
Date
Dec. 6
Champion
Wittenberg
Runner-up
Ithaca
Score
28–0
Att.
6,000
Venue
Dave Maurer
1976
1976
Year
1976
Date
Dec. 4
Champion
Saint John's (MN)
Runner-up
Towson State
Score
31–28
Att.
7,214
Venue
John Gagliardi
1977
1977
Year
1977
Date
Dec. 3
Champion
Widener
Runner-up
Wabash
Score
39–36
Att.
7,852
Venue
Bill Manlove
1978
1978
Year
1978
Date
Dec. 2
Champion
Baldwin–Wallace
Runner-up
Wittenberg
Score
24–10
Att.
7,500
Venue
Lee Tressel
1979
1979
Year
1979
Date
Dec. 1
Champion
Ithaca
Runner-up
Wittenberg
Score
14–10
Att.
6,500
Venue
Jim Butterfield
1980
1980
Year
1980
Date
Dec. 6
Champion
Dayton
Runner-up
Ithaca
Score
63–0
Att.
8,701
Venue
Rick E. Carter
1981
1981
Year
1981
Date
Dec. 5
Champion
Widener
Runner-up
Dayton
Score
17–10
Att.
6,100
Venue
Bill Manlove
1982
1982
Year
1982
Date
Dec. 4
Champion
West Georgia
Runner-up
Augustana (IL)
Score
14–0
Att.
9,000
Venue
Bobby Pate
1983
1983
Year
1983
Date
Dec. 1
Champion
Augustana (IL)
Runner-up
Union (NY)
Score
21–17
Att.
3,800
Venue
Galbreath Field
City
Kings Mills, Ohio
Winn. coach
Bob Reade
1984
1984
Year
1984
Date
Dec. 8
Champion
Augustana (IL)
Runner-up
Central (IA)
Score
21–12
Att.
2,300
Venue
Bob Reade
1985
1985
Year
1985
Date
Dec. 14
Champion
Augustana (IL)
Runner-up
Ithaca
Score
20–7
Att.
1,879
Venue
Garrett–Harrison Stadium
City
Phenix City, Alabama
Winn. coach
Bob Reade
1986
1986
Year
1986
Date
Dec. 13
Champion
Augustana (IL)
Runner-up
Salisbury State
Score
31–3
Att.
2,000
Venue
Bob Reade
1987
1987
Year
1987
Date
Dec. 12
Champion
Wagner
Runner-up
Dayton
Score
19–3
Att.
4,000
Venue
Walt Hameline
1988
1988
Year
1988
Date
Dec. 10
Champion
Ithaca
Runner-up
Central (IA)
Score
39–24
Att.
4,000
Venue
Jim Butterfield
1989
1989
Year
1989
Date
Dec. 9
Champion
Dayton
Runner-up
Union (NY)
Score
17–7
Att.
3,500
Venue
Mike Kelly
1990
1990
Year
1990
Date
Dec. 8
Champion
Allegheny
Runner-up
Lycoming
Score
21–14 (OT)
Att.
4,800
Venue
Hawkins Stadium
City
Bradenton, Florida
Winn. coach
Ken O'Keefe
1991
1991
Year
1991
Date
Dec. 14
Champion
Ithaca
Runner-up
Dayton
Score
34–20
Att.
5,469
Venue
Jim Butterfield
1992
1992
Year
1992
Date
Dec. 12
Champion
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Runner-up
Washington & Jefferson
Score
16–12
Att.
5,329
Venue
Roger Harring
1993
1993
Year
1993
Date
Dec. 11
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Rowan
Score
34–24
Att.
7,304
Venue
Salem Football Stadium
City
Salem, Virginia
Winn. coach
Larry Kehres
1994
1994
Year
1994
Date
Dec. 10
Champion
Albion
Runner-up
Washington & Jefferson
Score
38–15
Att.
7,168
Venue
Pete Schmidt
1995
1995
Year
1995
Date
Dec. 9
Champion
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Runner-up
Rowan
Score
36–7
Att.
4,905
Venue
Roger Harring
1996
1996
Year
1996
Date
Dec. 14
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Rowan
Score
56–24
Att.
5,048
Venue
Larry Kehres
1997
1997
Year
1997
Date
Dec. 13
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Lycoming
Score
61–12
Att.
5,777
Venue
Larry Kehres
1998
1998
Year
1998
Date
Dec. 12
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Rowan
Score
44–24
Att.
5,145
Venue
Larry Kehres
1999
1999
Year
1999
Date
Dec. 18
Champion
Pacific Lutheran
Runner-up
Rowan
Score
42–13
Att.
4,101
Venue
Frosty Westering
2000
2000
Year
2000
Date
Dec. 16
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Saint John's (MN)
Score
10–7
Att.
4,643
Venue
Larry Kehres
2001
2001
Year
2001
Date
Dec. 15
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Bridgewater
Score
30–27
Att.
7,992
Venue
Larry Kehres
2002
2002
Year
2002
Date
Dec. 21
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Trinity (TX)
Score
48–7
Att.
4,389
Venue
Larry Kehres
2003
2003
Year
2003
Date
Dec. 20
Champion
Saint John's (MN)
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
24–6
Att.
5,073
Venue
John Gagliardi
2004
2004
Year
2004
Date
Dec. 18
Champion
Linfield
Runner-up
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Score
28–21
Att.
3,240
Venue
Jay Locey
2005
2005
Year
2005
Date
Dec. 17
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Score
35–28
Att.
4,619
Venue
Larry Kehres
2006
2006
Year
2006
Date
Dec. 16
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Score
35–16
Att.
6,051
Venue
Larry Kehres
2007
2007
Year
2007
Date
Dec. 15
Champion
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
31–21
Att.
5,099
Venue
Lance Leipold
2008
2008
Year
2008
Date
Dec. 20
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Score
31–26
Att.
5,344
Venue
Larry Kehres
2009
2009
Year
2009
Date
Dec. 19
Champion
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
38–28
Att.
3,468
Venue
Lance Leipold
2010
2010
Year
2010
Date
Dec. 18
Champion
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
31–21
Att.
4,598
Venue
Lance Leipold
2011
2011
Year
2011
Date
Dec. 16
Champion
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
13–10
Att.
3,784
Venue
Lance Leipold
2012
2012
Year
2012
Date
Dec. 14
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
St. Thomas (MN)
Score
28–10
Att.
6,027
Venue
Larry Kehres
2013
2013
Year
2013
Date
Dec. 20
Champion
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
52–14
Att.
5,371
Venue
Lance Leipold
2014
2014
Year
2014
Date
Dec. 19
Champion
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
43–34
Att.
5,465
Venue
Lance Leipold
2015
2015
Year
2015
Date
Dec. 18
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
St. Thomas (MN)
Score
49–35
Att.
5,343
Venue
Vince Kehres
2016
2016
Year
2016
Date
Dec. 16
Champion
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Runner-up
Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Score
10–7
Att.
3,476
Venue
Pete Fredenburg
2017
2017
Year
2017
Date
Dec. 15
Champion
Mount Union
Runner-up
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Score
12–0
Att.
4,971
Venue
Vince Kehres
2018
2018
Year
2018
Date
Dec. 14
Champion
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
24–16
Att.
6,816
Venue
Woodforest Bank Stadium
City
Shenandoah, Texas
Winn. coach
Pete Fredenburg
2019
2019
Year
2019
Date
Dec. 20
Champion
North Central (IL)
Runner-up
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Score
41–14
Att.
1,362
Venue
Jeff Thorne
2020
2020
Year
2020
Date
Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021
2021
Year
2021
Date
Dec. 17
Champion
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Runner-up
North Central (IL)
Score
57–24
Att.
1,830
Venue
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
City
Canton, Ohio
Winn. coach
Pete Fredenburg
2022
2022
Year
2022
Date
Dec. 16
Champion
North Central (IL)
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
28–21
Att.
3,231
Venue
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
City
Annapolis, Maryland
Winn. coach
Brad Spencer
2023
2023
Year
2023
Date
Dec. 15
Champion
Cortland
Runner-up
North Central (IL)
Score
38–37
Att.
3,381
Venue
Salem Football Stadium
City
Salem, Virginia
Winn. coach
Curt Fitzpatrick
2024
2024
Year
2024
Date
Jan. 5
Champion
North Central (IL)
Runner-up
Mount Union
Score
41–25
Att.
1,938
Venue
Shell Energy Stadium
City
Houston, Texas
Winn. coach
Brad Spencer
2025
2025
Year
2025
Date
Jan. 4
Champion
Wisconsin–River Falls
Runner-up
North Central (IL)
Score
24–14
Att.
2,403
Venue
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
City
Canton, Ohio
Winn. coach
Matt Walker
2026
2026
Year
2026
Venue
Salem Football Stadium
City
Salem, Virginia
2027
2027
Year
2027
Venue
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
City
Canton, Ohio
Year
Date
Champion
Runner-up
Score
Att.
Venue
City
Winn. coach
1973
Dec. 8
Wittenberg
Juniata
41–0
5,000
Garrett–Harrison Stadium
Phenix City, Alabama
Dave Maurer
1974
Dec. 7
Central (IA)
Ithaca
10–8
5,500
Ron Schipper
1975
Dec. 6
Wittenberg
Ithaca
28–0
6,000
Dave Maurer
1976
Dec. 4
Saint John's (MN)
Towson State
31–28
7,214
John Gagliardi
1977
Dec. 3
Widener
Wabash
39–36
7,852
Bill Manlove
1978
Dec. 2
Baldwin–Wallace
Wittenberg
24–10
7,500
Lee Tressel
1979
Dec. 1
Ithaca
Wittenberg
14–10
6,500
Jim Butterfield
1980
Dec. 6
Dayton
Ithaca
63–0
8,701
Rick E. Carter
1981
Dec. 5
Widener
Dayton
17–10
6,100
Bill Manlove
1982
Dec. 4
West Georgia
Augustana (IL)
14–0
9,000
Bobby Pate
1983
Dec. 1
Augustana (IL)
Union (NY)
21–17
3,800
Galbreath Field
Kings Mills, Ohio
Bob Reade
1984
Dec. 8
Augustana (IL)
Central (IA)
21–12
2,300
Bob Reade
1985
Dec. 14
Augustana (IL)
Ithaca
20–7
1,879
Garrett–Harrison Stadium
Phenix City, Alabama
Bob Reade
1986
Dec. 13
Augustana (IL)
Salisbury State
31–3
2,000
Bob Reade
1987
Dec. 12
Wagner
Dayton
19–3
4,000
Walt Hameline
1988
Dec. 10
Ithaca
Central (IA)
39–24
4,000
Jim Butterfield
1989
Dec. 9
Dayton
Union (NY)
17–7
3,500
Mike Kelly
1990
Dec. 8
Allegheny
Lycoming
21–14 (OT)
4,800
Hawkins Stadium
Bradenton, Florida
Ken O'Keefe
1991
Dec. 14
Ithaca
Dayton
34–20
5,469
Jim Butterfield
1992
Dec. 12
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Washington & Jefferson
16–12
5,329
Roger Harring
1993
Dec. 11
Mount Union
Rowan
34–24
7,304
Salem Football Stadium
Salem, Virginia
Larry Kehres
1994
Dec. 10
Albion
Washington & Jefferson
38–15
7,168
Pete Schmidt
1995
Dec. 9
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Rowan
36–7
4,905
Roger Harring
1996
Dec. 14
Mount Union
Rowan
56–24
5,048
Larry Kehres
1997
Dec. 13
Mount Union
Lycoming
61–12
5,777
Larry Kehres
1998
Dec. 12
Mount Union
Rowan
44–24
5,145
Larry Kehres
1999
Dec. 18
Pacific Lutheran
Rowan
42–13
4,101
Frosty Westering
2000
Dec. 16
Mount Union
Saint John's (MN)
10–7
4,643
Larry Kehres
2001
Dec. 15
Mount Union
Bridgewater
30–27
7,992
Larry Kehres
2002
Dec. 21
Mount Union
Trinity (TX)
48–7
4,389
Larry Kehres
2003
Dec. 20
Saint John's (MN)
Mount Union
24–6
5,073
John Gagliardi
2004
Dec. 18
Linfield
Mary Hardin–Baylor
28–21
3,240
Jay Locey
2005
Dec. 17
Mount Union
Wisconsin–Whitewater
35–28
4,619
Larry Kehres
2006
Dec. 16
Mount Union
Wisconsin–Whitewater
35–16
6,051
Larry Kehres
2007
Dec. 15
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Mount Union
31–21
5,099
Lance Leipold
2008
Dec. 20
Mount Union
Wisconsin–Whitewater
31–26
5,344
Larry Kehres
2009
Dec. 19
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Mount Union
38–28
3,468
Lance Leipold
2010
Dec. 18
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Mount Union
31–21
4,598
Lance Leipold
2011
Dec. 16
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Mount Union
13–10
3,784
Lance Leipold
2012
Dec. 14
Mount Union
St. Thomas (MN)
28–10
6,027
Larry Kehres
2013
Dec. 20
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Mount Union
52–14
5,371
Lance Leipold
2014
Dec. 19
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Mount Union
43–34
5,465
Lance Leipold
2015
Dec. 18
Mount Union
St. Thomas (MN)
49–35
5,343
Vince Kehres
2016
Dec. 16
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Wisconsin–Oshkosh
10–7
3,476
Pete Fredenburg
2017
Dec. 15
Mount Union
Mary Hardin–Baylor
12–0
4,971
Vince Kehres
2018
Dec. 14
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Mount Union
24–16
6,816
Woodforest Bank Stadium
Shenandoah, Texas
Pete Fredenburg
2019
Dec. 20
North Central (IL)
Wisconsin–Whitewater
41–14
1,362
Jeff Thorne
2020
Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021
Dec. 17
Mary Hardin–Baylor
North Central (IL)
57–24
1,830
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
Canton, Ohio
Pete Fredenburg
· National championships by team › Active programs
Mount Union
Mount Union
Team
Mount Union
Titles
13
Years
1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Team
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Titles
6
Years
2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
Augustana (IL)
Augustana (IL)
Team
Augustana (IL)
Titles
4
Years
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Ithaca
Ithaca
Team
Ithaca
Titles
3
Years
1979, 1988, 1991
North Central (IL)
North Central (IL)
Team
North Central (IL)
Titles
3
Years
2019, 2022, 2024
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Team
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Titles
2
Years
2016, 2018, 2021
Saint John's (MN)
Saint John's (MN)
Team
Saint John's (MN)
Titles
2
Years
1976, 2003
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Team
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Titles
2
Years
1992, 1995
Widener
Widener
Team
Widener
Titles
2
Years
1977, 1981
Wittenberg
Wittenberg
Team
Wittenberg
Titles
2
Years
1973, 1975
Wisconsin–River Falls
Wisconsin–River Falls
Team
Wisconsin–River Falls
Titles
1
Years
2025
Cortland
Cortland
Team
Cortland
Titles
1
Years
2023
Linfield
Linfield
Team
Linfield
Titles
1
Years
2004
Pacific Lutheran
Pacific Lutheran
Team
Pacific Lutheran
Titles
1
Years
1999
Albion
Albion
Team
Albion
Titles
1
Years
1994
Allegheny
Allegheny
Team
Allegheny
Titles
1
Years
1990
Baldwin Wallace
Baldwin Wallace
Team
Baldwin Wallace
Titles
1
Years
1978
Central (IA)
Central (IA)
Team
Central (IA)
Titles
1
Years
1974
Team
Titles
Years
Mount Union
13
1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017
Wisconsin–Whitewater
6
2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
Augustana (IL)
4
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Ithaca
3
1979, 1988, 1991
North Central (IL)
3
2019, 2022, 2024
Mary Hardin–Baylor
2
2016, 2018, 2021
Saint John's (MN)
2
1976, 2003
Wisconsin–La Crosse
2
1992, 1995
Widener
2
1977, 1981
Wittenberg
2
1973, 1975
Wisconsin–River Falls
1
2025
Cortland
1
2023
Linfield
1
2004
Pacific Lutheran
1
1999
Albion
1
1994
Allegheny
1
1990
Baldwin Wallace
1
1978
Central (IA)
1
1974
· National championships by team › Former programs
Dayton
Dayton
Team
Dayton
Titles
2
Years
1980, 1989
Wagner
Wagner
Team
Wagner
Titles
1
Years
1987
West Georgia
West Georgia
Team
West Georgia
Titles
1
Years
1982
Team
Titles
Years
Dayton
2
1980, 1989
Wagner
1
1987
West Georgia
1
1982
· Championship game appearances
Mount Union
Mount Union
Team
Mount Union
App.
23
Years
1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Team
Wisconsin–Whitewater
App.
10
Years
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2019
Ithaca
Ithaca
Team
Ithaca
App.
7
Years
1974, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1985, 1988, 1991
North Central (IL)
North Central (IL)
Team
North Central (IL)
App.
6
Years
2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Augustana (IL)
Augustana (IL)
Team
Augustana (IL)
App.
5
Years
1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Dayton
Dayton
Team
Dayton
App.
5
Years
1980, 1981, 1987, 1989, 1991
Rowan
Rowan
Team
Rowan
App.
5
Years
1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Team
Mary Hardin–Baylor
App.
4
Years
2004, 2016§, 2017, 2018, 2021
Wittenberg
Wittenberg
Team
Wittenberg
App.
4
Years
1973, 1975, 1978, 1979
Saint John's (MN)
Saint John's (MN)
Team
Saint John's (MN)
App.
3
Years
1976, 2001, 2003
Central (IA)
Central (IA)
Team
Central (IA)
App.
3
Years
1974, 1984, 1988
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Team
Wisconsin–La Crosse
App.
2
Years
1992, 1995
Widener
Widener
Team
Widener
App.
2
Years
1977, 1981
St. Thomas (MN)
St. Thomas (MN)
Team
St. Thomas (MN)
App.
2
Years
2012, 2015
Lycoming
Lycoming
Team
Lycoming
App.
2
Years
1990, 1997
Washington & Jefferson
Washington & Jefferson
Team
Washington & Jefferson
App.
2
Years
1992, 1994
Union (NY)
Union (NY)
Team
Union (NY)
App.
2
Years
1983, 1989
Wisconsin–River Falls
Wisconsin–River Falls
Team
Wisconsin–River Falls
App.
1
Years
2025
Cortland
Cortland
Team
Cortland
App.
1
Years
2023
Linfield
Linfield
Team
Linfield
App.
1
Years
2004
Pacific Lutheran
Pacific Lutheran
Team
Pacific Lutheran
App.
1
Years
1999
Albion
Albion
Team
Albion
App.
1
Years
1994
Allegheny
Allegheny
Team
Allegheny
App.
1
Years
1990
Wagner
Wagner
Team
Wagner
App.
1
Years
1987
West Georgia
West Georgia
Team
West Georgia
App.
1
Years
1982
Baldwin Wallace
Baldwin Wallace
Team
Baldwin Wallace
App.
1
Years
1978
Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Team
Wisconsin–Oshkosh
App.
1
Years
2016
Trinity (TX)
Trinity (TX)
Team
Trinity (TX)
App.
1
Years
2002
Bridgewater (VA)
Bridgewater (VA)
Team
Bridgewater (VA)
App.
1
Years
2001
Salisbury State
Salisbury State
Team
Salisbury State
App.
1
Years
1986
Wabash
Wabash
Team
Wabash
App.
1
Years
1977
Towson State
Towson State
Team
Towson State
App.
1
Years
1976
Juniata
Juniata
Team
Juniata
App.
1
Years
1973
Team
App.
Years
Mount Union
23
1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024
Wisconsin–Whitewater
10
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2019
Ithaca
7
1974, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1985, 1988, 1991
North Central (IL)
6
2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Augustana (IL)
5
1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Dayton
5
1980, 1981, 1987, 1989, 1991
Rowan
5
1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999
Mary Hardin–Baylor
4
2004, 2016§, 2017, 2018, 2021
Wittenberg
4
1973, 1975, 1978, 1979
Saint John's (MN)
3
1976, 2001, 2003
Central (IA)
3
1974, 1984, 1988
Wisconsin–La Crosse
2
1992, 1995
Widener
2
1977, 1981
St. Thomas (MN)
2
2012, 2015
Lycoming
2
1990, 1997
Washington & Jefferson
2
1992, 1994
Union (NY)
2
1983, 1989
Wisconsin–River Falls
1
2025
Cortland
1
2023
Linfield
1
2004
Pacific Lutheran
1
1999
Albion
1
1994
Allegheny
1
1990
Wagner
1
1987
West Georgia
1
1982
Baldwin Wallace
1
1978
Wisconsin–Oshkosh
1
2016
Trinity (TX)
1
2002
Bridgewater (VA)
1
2001
Salisbury State
1
1986
Wabash
1
1977
Towson State
1
1976
Juniata
1
1973
· Stagg Bowl Most Outstanding Player Award
2000
2000
Year
2000
Player
Chuck Moore
Team
Mount Union
Class
Senior
Pos.
RB
2001
2001
Year
2001
Player
Chuck Moore
Team
Mount Union
Class
5th year Senior
Pos.
RB
2002
2002
Year
2002
Player
Dan Pugh
Team
Mount Union
Class
Senior
Pos.
RB
2003
2003
Year
2003
Player
Blake Elliot
Team
Saint John's (MN)
Class
Senior
Pos.
WR
2004
2004
Year
2004
Player
Riley Jenkins
Team
Linfield
Class
Senior
Pos.
RB
2005
2005
Year
2005
Player
Nate Kmic
Team
Mount Union
Class
Freshman
Pos.
RB
2006
2006
Year
2006
Player
Greg Micheli
Team
Mount Union
Class
Sophomore
Pos.
QB
2007
2007
Year
2007
Player
Justin Beaver
Team
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Class
Senior
Pos.
RB
2008
2008
Year
2008
Player
Greg Micheli
Team
Mount Union
Class
Senior
Pos.
QB
2009
2009
Year
2009
Player
Levell Coppage
Team
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Class
Sophomore
Pos.
RB
2010
2010
Year
2010
Player
Levell Coppage
Team
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Class
Junior
Pos.
RB
2011
2011
Year
2011
Player
Loussaint Minett
Team
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Class
Sophomore
Pos.
DE
2012
2012
Year
2012
Player
Kevin Burke
Team
Mount Union
Class
Sophomore
Pos.
QB
2013
2013
Year
2013
Player
Matt Behrendt
Team
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Class
Junior
Pos.
QB
2014
2014
Year
2014
Player
Matt Behrendt
Team
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Class
Senior
Pos.
QB
2015
2015
Year
2015
Player
Taurice Scott
Team
Mount Union
Class
Senior
Pos.
QB
2016
2016
Year
2016
Player
Blake Jackson
Team
Mary Hardin-Baylor
Class
Senior
Pos.
QB
2017
2017
Year
2017
Player
Nick Brish
Team
Mount Union
Class
Sophomore
Pos.
DB
2018
2018
Year
2018
Player
T.J. Josey
Team
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Class
Senior
Pos.
WR
2019
2019
Year
2019
Player
Ethan Greenfield
Team
North Central
Class
Sophomore
Pos.
RB
2021
2021
Year
2021
Player
Micah Hackett
Team
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Class
Senior
Pos.
LB
2022
2022
Year
2022
Player
Ethan Greenfield
Team
North Central
Class
Senior
Pos.
RB
2023
2023
Year
2023
Player
Zac Boyes
Team
Cortland
Class
Junior
Pos.
QB
2024
2024
Year
2024
Player
Luke Lehnen
Team
North Central
Class
Senior
Pos.
QB
2025
2025
Year
2025
Player
Kaleb Blaha
Team
Wisconsin–River Falls
Class
Senior
Pos.
QB
Year
Player
Team
Class
Pos.
2000
Chuck Moore
Mount Union
Senior
RB
2001
Chuck Moore
Mount Union
5th year Senior
RB
2002
Dan Pugh
Mount Union
Senior
RB
2003
Blake Elliot
Saint John's (MN)
Senior
WR
2004
Riley Jenkins
Linfield
Senior
RB
2005
Nate Kmic
Mount Union
Freshman
RB
2006
Greg Micheli
Mount Union
Sophomore
QB
2007
Justin Beaver
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Senior
RB
2008
Greg Micheli
Mount Union
Senior
QB
2009
Levell Coppage
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Sophomore
RB
2010
Levell Coppage
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Junior
RB
2011
Loussaint Minett
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Sophomore
DE
2012
Kevin Burke
Mount Union
Sophomore
QB
2013
Matt Behrendt
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Junior
QB
2014
Matt Behrendt
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Senior
QB
2015
Taurice Scott
Mount Union
Senior
QB
2016
Blake Jackson
Mary Hardin-Baylor
Senior
QB
2017
Nick Brish
Mount Union
Sophomore
DB
2018
Josey
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Senior
WR
2019
Ethan Greenfield
North Central
Sophomore
RB
2021
Micah Hackett
Mary Hardin–Baylor
Senior
LB
2022
Ethan Greenfield
North Central
Senior
RB
2023
Zac Boyes
Cortland
Junior
QB
2024
Luke Lehnen
North Central
Senior
QB
2025
Kaleb Blaha
Wisconsin–River Falls
Senior
QB

References

  1. On October 10, 2019, the NCAA vacated the 2016 championship due to violations self-reported by UMHB. The appeal was unsu
  2. On October 10, 2019, the NCAA vacated the 2016 championship due to violations self-reported by Mary Hardin–Baylor. The a
  3. ncaa.com
    https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2023-11-12/ncaa-division-iii-football-committee-selects-championship-field
  4. Chicago Tribune
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/377144958/?match=1&clipping_id=137791346
  5. The Pantagraph
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/70476713/?match=1&clipping_id=137790415
  6. D3football.com
    https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/10/umhb-to-appeal-vacation-of-title
  7. KCEN-TV
    https://www.kcentv.com/article/sports/ncaa-denies-umhb-sanctions-appeal/500-e810d923-87ae-4f02-82de-4192621dfdbe
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