Central Michigan defeated Delaware 54–15 in the Camellia Bowl to win their only Division II national title.
The championship game was the Camellia Bowl, held at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento, California for the second consecutive year.
The Central Michigan Chippewas defeated the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 54–14 to win their first national title.
[1][3] After opening with a home loss to Division I Kent State, CMU won twelve straight to finish as D-II champions.
UPI published their final poll at the end of the regular season, while the AP waited until postseason games had been completed.