Commerce, Texas – The A&M-Commerce football will make its first appearance in the NCAA Playoffs since the 1995 season after learning its fate as the No. 7 seed in Super Region 4 with a looming match up against No. 2 seeded and No. 2 ranked Ferris State in the first round Saturday, November 21 at 11 a.m. central time.
 
A total of 28 teams from the four super regions received NCAA Playoff berths.  As the No. 7 seed, the Lions will travel to face the No 2 seed and the No. 1 ranked team in the AFCA Coaches Poll this coming Saturday, Nov. 21, Ferris State (Mich.) at Top Taggart Field. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. (ET)/11 a.m. (CT).
 
This is your one stop information source for all things related to the Lions' 2015 NCAA playoff berth.  This will provide as much initial clarity as possible, and will be updated with information in the next 36 hours as more specific communication from NCAA representatives and Ferris State University becomes available.
 
The NCAA Playoffs
How do the playoffs work?
The NCAA Division II Football Committee announced the field of 28 teams for the 2015 NCAA Division II Football Championship with seven teams filling out each of the Super Region brackets. 12 first-round games will be conducted on the campus of one of the competing institutions. In addition, one team per super regional has earned a first-round bye.
 
The first-round winners will all advance to the second round with games on the campus of the higher seeded competing institutions. Second-round winners will meet in the quarterfinals at various campus sites. Quarterfinal winners will advance to play in the semifinals on the campus of the higher seeded competing institutions.
 
The championship game will be played December 19, at 4 p.m. (ET) at Sporting Park in Kansas City and will be broadcast live on ESPN2 HD/ESPN3.com.
 
Who else is in our region?
The No. 1 seed in the region is Lone Star foe Midwestern State, which received the region's first-round bye. The other two first-round matchups include No. 3 seed Ashland hosting No. 6 seeded Grand Valley State, along with No. 4 seeded Colorado State-Pueblo playing host to No. 5 seeded Indianapolis.
 
What do we know about Ferris State?
Athletics Website:  http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/
 
Ferris State's berth in the NCAA Division II Playoffs will represent the seventh appearance in school history with the other five berths prior to the last two years all coming during a memorable five-year stretch from 1992-96.
 
Overall, the Bulldogs hold an all-time NCAA Playoff mark of 5-6 to date and posted the highest finish in school history by reaching the national semifinals in 1995.
 
Ferris State, which is consensus top-five team in every national poll, capped off the school's second consecutive unbeaten regular-season with a 38-7 triumph over Walsh on Saturday in Big Rapids. FSU will enter the playoffs with a perfect 10-0 record and the Bulldogs claimed the school's second-straight GLIAC Championship this season.
 
The Bulldogs are led by the 2014 Harlon Hill winner and 2015 Harlon Hill candidate Jason Vander Laan at quarterback.
 
Tickets
How much are tickets and where can I purchase them?
Adults - $10
Seniors (65+) - $7
Students (K-12) - $5
FSU & TAMU-C Students - $5 w/valid ID
Children 5 & under - Free
Group Tickets - Call 231-591-2888 for info
 
If you have questions about tickets, please call our Lion Athletics ticket sales and service unit at (903) 468-6038.  If you reach our ticket sales recording, we appreciate your patience and will return your call within the hour during normal operating hours (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).  
 
Travel
Is there a travel package for Lion fans?
NCAA Travel provides an easy and affordable way for family and fans to follow our student-athletes and team as we head to Ferris State. Travel arrangements completed through NCAA Travel help support NCAA student-athletes. Please visit www.ncaa.com/travel to search and book online hotel, car and air travel, all in one easy transaction.  
 
Broadcast Information
I cannot make the game, will it be on TV?
Ferris State will be providing a free live stream for Saturday's game. Those in Dallas can to go Lakewood's 1st and 10 at 6465 East Mockingbird Lane for a Watch Party. Fans in Commerce can go to the Watch Party in the RSC the Club begining at 11 a.m.

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Will the game be on radio?
Yes.  The Lion Sports Radio Network will broadcast the game.
 
Will there be any watch parties in the area?
Once the broadcast is confirmed, Lion Athletics watch parties will be announced.
 
Parking
Where can I park?
You can access a parking map for Ferris State game day by clicking HERE.
 
Other Information
What time do gates open?
Gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff (10:30 a.m. ET).
 
Where do I purchase official Lions gear?
Officially licensed gear for Lions fans can be purchased by clicking HERE.
 
Since it has been two decades since the Lions went to the playoffs, is there a way to support the postseason excitement?
Absolutely! You can email Director of Athletics Tim McMurray directly and discuss options to support our talented student-athletes and coaches.
 
Fans can follow all the action from the 2015-16 season on www.LionAthletics.com, through twitter @Lion_Athletics and also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LionsAthletics.