Only four teams remain in the hunt for a D3 football championship. Johns Hopkins and Wisconsin-River Falls will face off Saturday for a ticket to the title game.
Johns Hopkins will be hitting the road for the first time in a month as it heads to Wisconsin for this weekend's matchup. The Blue Jays advanced with a dominant 40-10 win over Susquehanna, marking back-to-back years in the semifinals, though the program has never won a title.
Meanwhile, UW-River Falls will be making history Saturday, entering the semifinals for the first time and hosting the game on home turf. The Falcons have had a successful playoff run — their first since 1996 — defeating Chapman, St. John's and Wheaton to reach this point.
This matchup marks the first-ever meeting between these programs. Who will advance to the championship?
Here's everything you need to know about Johns Hopkins vs. UW-River Falls, including TV channel and streaming options for the D3 football semifinal game.
Where to watch Johns Hopkins vs. UW-River Falls
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: ESPN+
There won't be a traditional TV broadcast of the matchup between Johns Hopkins and UW-River Falls. Instead, fans can stream the game live on ESPN+.
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Johns Hopkins vs. UW-River Falls start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
- Time: 1 p.m. ET | Noon CT
Johns Hopkins vs. UW-River Falls will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 20. The game will be played at Smith Stadium at Ramer Field in River Falls, Wisconsin.
NCAA D3 football playoffs schedule
Semifinals - Saturday, Dec. 20
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| UW-River Falls vs. Johns Hopkins | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| North Central vs. John Carroll | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Championship - Sunday, Jan. 5
Game at Canton, Ohio
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal winners | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
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