| 1987 NCAA Division II football season | |
|---|---|
| Regular season | August – November 1987 |
| Playoffs | November 28 – December 12, 1987 |
| National Championship | Braly Municipal Stadium Florence, AL |
| Champion | Troy State (2) |
| Harlon Hill Trophy | Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I |
The 1987 NCAA Division II football season, part of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division II level, began in August 1987, and concluded with the NCAA Division II Football Championship on December 12, 1987, at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama, hosted by the University of North Alabama. The Troy State Trojans defeated the Portland State Vikings, 31–17, to win their second Division II national title.[1]
The Harlon Hill Trophy was awarded to Johnny Bailey, running back from Texas A&I.