| 2021 NCAA Division II football season | |
|---|---|
| Total No. of teams | 165 |
| Regular season | August 28 – November 13, 2021 |
| Playoffs | November 20 – December 18, 2021 |
| National Championship | McKinney Independent School District Stadium McKinney, TX December 18, 2021 |
| Champion | Ferris State |
| Harlon Hill Trophy | Tyson Bagent, QB, Shepherd |
The 2021 NCAA Division II football season, part of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level, began on August 28 and ended December 18 with the Division II championship at the McKinney Independent School District Stadium in McKinney, Texas. Ferris State defeated Valdosta State, 58–17, for the title.