<P> The Division III playoffs begin with 32 teams selected to participate in the playoffs . The Division III championship game , known as the Stagg Bowl ( named after Amos Alonzo Stagg ) , has been played annually at Salem Football Stadium in Salem , Virginia since 1993 . It was previously played at Garrett - Harrison Stadium in Phenix City , Alabama ( 1973 -- 1982 , 1985 -- 1989 ) , at Galbreath Field at the College Football Hall of Fame , when the Hall was located in Kings Island , Ohio ( 1983 -- 1984 ) , and at Hawkins Stadium in Bradenton , Florida ( 1990 -- 1992 ) . </P>
<P> The Division III playoffs begin with 32 teams selected to participate in the playoffs . The Division III championship game , known as the Stagg Bowl ( named after Amos Alonzo Stagg ) , has been played annually at Salem Football Stadium in Salem , Virginia since 1993 . It was previously played at Garrett - Harrison Stadium in Phenix City , Alabama ( 1973 -- 1982 , 1985 -- 1989 ) , at Galbreath Field at the College Football Hall of Fame , when the Hall was located in Kings Island , Ohio ( 1983 -- 1984 ) , and at Hawkins Stadium in Bradenton , Florida ( 1990 -- 1992 ) . </P>
how many teams make the division 3 football playoffs
how many teams make the division 3 football playoffs
32
32