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With the first round of playoff action starting on Nov. 22, the FloCollege staff is excited for what is to come as the top teams battle to play the game of the playoffs: survive and advance. The bracket has been set, the matchups have been dealt and there is bound to be some chaos after the opening week of the playoffs. 

From Findlay taking on Minnesota State, Central Washington taking on Western Colorado and Albany State taking on Valdosta State, the round one matchups are stacked. While the D2 playoffs won't be streamed on FloCollege, here is who the FloCollege team is picking to win big in Week 1 of the playoffs. 

Week 1 College Football Playoff Staff Picks

NCAA D2 Playoff Football Picks

Valdosta State vs. Albany State (GA) - 1:00 PM ET 

• Leanza Pieroni: Valdosta State
• Joe Harrington: Valdosta State
• Andrew Schamma: Valdosta State
• Harper Zimmermann: Valdosta State
• Matt Cannizzaro: Valdosta State
• Maddy Mendoza: Valdosta State
• Amelia Engstrom: Valdosta State

Assumption vs. Indiana (PA) - 1:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: Assumption
• Joe Harrington: Assumption
• Andrew Schamma: Assumption
• Harper Zimmermann: Assumption
• Matt Cannizzaro: Indiana (PA)
• Maddy Mendoza: Assumption
• Amelia Engstrom: Assumption

Bentley vs. Kutztown - 1:00pm ET 

• Leanza Pieroni: Kutztown
• Joe Harrington: Kutztown
• Andrew Schamma: Kutztown
• Harper Zimmermann: Kutztown
• Matt Cannizzaro: Kutztown
• Maddy Mendoza: Kutztown
• Amelia Engstrom: Bentley

Frostburg State vs. Johnson C. Smith - 1:00PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: Johnson C. Smith
• Joe Harrington: Frostburg State
• Andrew Schamma: Johnson C. Smith
• Harper Zimmermann: Johnson C. Smith
• Matt Cannizzaro: Johnson C. Smith 
• Maddy Mendoza: Johnson C. Smith 
• Amelia Engstrom: Frostburg State

California (PA) vs. Virginia Union - 1:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: Virginia Union 
• Joe Harrington: Virginia Union 
• Andrew Schamma: Virginia Union
• Harper Zimmermann: Virginia Union
• Matt Cannizzaro: California (PA) 
• Maddy Mendoza: Virginia Union
• Amelia Engstrom: California (PA) 

Benedict vs. Wingate - 1:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: Wingate
• Joe Harrington: Wingate
• Andrew Schamma: Wingate
• Harper Zimmermann: Wingate
• Matt Cannizzaro: Benedict
• Maddy Mendoza: Wingate
• Amelia Engstrom: Benedict

Kentucky State vs. Newberry - 1:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: Newberry
• Joe Harrington: Newberry
• Andrew Schamma: Kentucky State
• Harper Zimmermann: Newberry
• Matt Cannizzaro: Newberry
• Maddy Mendoza: Newberry
• Amelia Engstrom: Kentucky State

North Greenville vs. West Florida - 1:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: West Florida 
• Joe Harrington: West Florida 
• Andrew Schamma: West Florida
• Harper Zimmermann: West Florida 
• Matt Cannizzaro: North Greenville 
• Maddy Mendoza: West Florida
• Amelia Engstrom: North Greenville 

Northwood vs. Ferris State - 1:00 PM ET

• Leanaza Pieroni: Ferris State
• Joe Harrington: Ferris State 
• Andrew Schamma: Ferris State
• Harper Zimmermann: Ferris State
• Matt Cannizzaro: Ferris State  
• Maddy Mendoza: Ferris State
• Amelia Engstrom: Northwood

Truman State vs. UIndy

• Leanza Pieroni: UIndy
• Joe Harrington: UIndy 
• Andrew Schamma: UIndy
• Harper Zimmermann: UIndy
• Matt Cannizzaro: UIndy
• Maddy Mendoza: UIndy
• Amelia Engstrom: UIndy

Minnesota Duluth vs. Ashland - 1:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: Ashland
• Joe Harrington: Minnesota Duluth
• Andrew Schamma: Minnesota Duluth 
• Harper Zimmermann: Minnesota Duluth
• Matt Cannizzaro: Minnesota Duluth
• Maddy Mendoza: Ashland
• Amelia Engstrom: Ashland

Minnesota State vs. Findlay - 2:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: Findlay
• Joe Harrington: Minnesota State
• Andrew Schamma: Findlay
• Harper Zimmermann: Findlay
• Matt Cannizzaro: Findlay
• Maddy Mendoza: Findlay
• Amelia Engstrom: Findlay

Northwest Missouri State vs. Harding - 2:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: Harding
• Joe Harrington: Harding
• Andrew Schamma: Harding
• Harper Zimmermann: Harding
• Matt Cannizzaro: Harding
• Maddy Mendoza: Harding
• Amelia Engstrom: Harding

Chadron State vs. Pittsburg State - 2:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: Pittsburg State
• Joe Harrington: Chadron State
• Andrew Schamma: Pittsburg State
• Harper Zimmermann: Pittsburg State
• Matt Cannizzaro: Pittsburg State
• Maddy Mendoza: Pittsburg State
• Amelia Engstrom: Chadron State

UT Permian Basin vs. CSU Pueblo - 3:00 PM ET

• Leanza Pieroni: UT Permian Basin
• Joe Harrington: CSU Pueblo
• Andrew Schamma: UT Permian Basin
• Harper Zimmermann: UT Permian Basin
• Matt Cannizzaro: CSU Pueblo
• Maddy Mendoza: UT Permian Basin
• Amelia Engstrom: CSU Pueblo

Western Colorado vs. Central Washington

• Leanza Pieroni: Central Washington
• Joe Harrington: Central Washington
• Andrew Schamma: Central Washington
• Harper Zimmermann: Central Washington
• Matt Cannizzaro: Western Colorado
• Maddy Mendoza: Western Colorado
• Amelia Engstrom: Central Washington

How To Watch D2 Football Playoffs

While the D2 football playoff race won't be streamed live on FloCollege, we still have all of the information for the action coming up. 

From the opening round to the championship games, all of the D2 action will be streaming live on ESPN + for those college football fans looking to get their football fix. 

Who Are The D2 Football Playoff First Round Matchups?

Here are the first-round matchups in the D2 football playoff. All times are listed in ET. 

• 1 p.m. | Valdosta State vs. Albany State (GA)
• 1 p.m. | Benedict vs. Wingate
• 1 p.m. | Kentucky State vs. Newberry
• 1 p.m. | Minnesota State Mankato vs. Findlay
• 1 p.m. | Truman State vs. UIndy
• 2 p.m. | North Greenville vs. West Florida
• 2 p.m. | Minnesota Duluth vs. Ashland 
• 2 p.m. | Northwest Missouri State vs. Harding 
• 2 p.m. | Chadron State vs. Pittsburg State
• 3 p.m. | UT Permian Basin vs. Colorado State- Pueblo
• 4 p.m. | Western Colorado University vs. Central Washington

When Are The First Playoff Matchups?

The first round of the D2 NCAA playoff will take place on Nov. 22. All 32 teams will take the field to determine the round two games slated for kickoff on Nov. 29. 

When Is The NCAA D2 National Championship Game?

The  D2 National Championship will be held in McKinney, Texas on Dec. 20. The two remaining teams will square off for the national title. 

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