First Americans Bowl

Participants and result

Format and selection

Independent bowl selection

One postseason game.

The consulted sources do not document how teams were selected for this season.

These are documented selection procedures. They do not explain why a particular participant was chosen unless the source expressly records that decision.

History

Northeastern State and East Central met in the inaugural First Americans Bowl in December 2025 at Doc Wadley Stadium in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

The event celebrates institutions serving Native American communities and gives Division II teams a postseason opportunity outside the NCAA playoff.

Sources and coverage

• Northeastern State’s First Americans Bowl recap ↗

The consulted sources do not document the selection procedure for this season.