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Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC)-(NCAA Division II)

Overview: The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) sent just two teams to advance to the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2018. However, both teams made the most of their postseason run, with one team in the Ferris State University Bulldogs making its first-ever national championship game appearance. The Bulldogs fell to Valdosta State 49-47 in a hard-fought contest to finish 15-1 overall, falling just one win shy of becoming the first-ever team in D-II history to finish a season at 16-0.

The only other playoff representative from the GLIAC was Grand Valley State. The Lakers finished the regular season at 10-1 but were ousted at home by Northwest Missouri State 42-17 in the first round. The loss brought about an abrupt end to Grand Valley State's season at 10-2 overall. 

As far as what the 2019 season will hold in store for the GLIAC, don't be surprised if either Ferris State or Grand Valley State end up winning the title this fall. Look for the likes of Ashland (6-4 overall, 6-2 in the GLIAC in 2018), Saginaw Valley State (8-3, 5-3), and third-year program Davenport (6-5, 3-5) to be the sleeper teams as well.

2018 GLIAC Football Final Standings

2019 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is not highlighted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2019 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post. Also, please visit the RFC blog at realfootballcentral.blogspot.com for schedules, schedule updates, preseason previews, and much more.

Ashland

Davenport

Ferris State

Grand Valley State

Michigan Tech

Northern Michigan

Northwood

Saginaw Valley State

Wayne State (Mich.)

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