The 2005 NCAA Division I-AA football season, the 2005 season of college football for teams in Division I-AA, began on September 1, 2005, and concluded on December 16, 2005.

In the 2005 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game, played in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Appalachian State Mountaineers defeated the Northern Iowa Panthers.

[3] There are several rules that have changed for the 2005 season.

[4] Following are some highlights: December 16Finley StadiumChattanooga, Tennessee * Host institution Standings are from The Sports Network final 2005 poll.