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American college football season
The 1987 NCAA Division II football season, part of
college football in the United States organized by the
National Collegiate Athletic Association at the
Division II level, began in August 1987, and concluded with the
NCAA Division II Football Championship on December 12, 1987, at
Braly Municipal Stadium in
Florence, Alabama, hosted by the
University of North Alabama. The
Troy State Trojans defeated the
Portland State Vikings, 31–17, to win their second Division II national title.
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The
Harlon Hill Trophy was awarded to
Johnny Bailey, running back from
Texas A&I.
Conference changes and new programs
- One program departed Division II for Division I-AA prior to the season.
Conference standings
Conference summaries
Postseason
1987 NCAA Division
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The 1987
NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs were the 15th single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's
NCAA Division II college football. The championship game was held at
Braly Municipal Stadium in
Florence, Alabama, for the second time.
Playoff bracket
See also
References
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