Laker teams launch national title hopes with start of NCAA playoffs

The Lakers make their 24th appearance in the NCAA Division II Playoffs as the No. 2 seed in Super Region 3. Grand Valley hosts the University of Indianapolis at 1 p.m. on November 23 at Lubbers Stadium.

Saturday's game marks the 25th meeting between the teams and the first since 2018, which the Lakers won 31-7. GVSU holds a commanding 21-3 record in the all-time series.

GVSU is looking for its fifth national title and first since 2006.

The Greyhounds are led by quarterback Gavin Sukup and running back Jon Lewis on offense while linebacker Clay Schulte, defensive lineman Aaron Barnett and defensive back Key Crowell are the defense's leaders.

Tickets and parking passes for Saturday's game are available at the GVSU Ticket Office website .

Fans can watch the game online on ESPN+ . The radio broadcast is available on WLAV-FM 96.9 ( wlav.com ), WJRW-FM 106.1 and WLCS-FM 98.3.

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