The Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks defeated the Mount Union Purple Raiders, 52–14, to win their fifth national title.
[1] The 2013 Gagliardi Trophy was awarded to quarterback Kevin Burke from Mount Union.
The MASCAC and SAA were in the first year of the two-year waiting period; the SCAC and UAA had only four members, three short of the requirement.
The American Southwest retained its Pool A bid despite falling below seven active Division III members, but entered the two-year grace period.
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