With the Bison and 2022-23 champion South Dakota State out, only two of the teams still alive entering the quarterfinals have won the title in the last 25 years: No. 12 seed Villanova (2009) and No. 3 seed Montana (2001). Could it finally be the year for 2024's losing finalist, Montana State, which hasn't won the championship since 1984?

Panthers vs. 49ers will broadcast nationally on ESPN/ABC in Week 12 of the 2025 season. Joe Buck (play-by-play commentator), Troy Aikman (color analyst), Lisa Salters (sideline reporter) and Laura Rutledge (sideline reporter) are on the call.

Defending champion North Central once again looks like the team to beat in D3. Here's how to watch all the action on the road to the Stagg Bowl.