| 1988 NCAA Division II football season | |
|---|---|
| Regular season | August – November 1988 |
| Playoffs | November 19 – December 10, 1988 |
| National Championship | Braly Municipal Stadium Florence, AL |
| Champion | North Dakota State (4) |
| Harlon Hill Trophy | Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I |
The 1988 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 1988, and concluded with the NCAA Division II Football Championship on December 10, 1988, at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama, hosted by the University of North Alabama. The North Dakota State Bison defeated the Portland State Vikings, 35–21, to win their fourth Division II national title. The tournament bracket also expanded for the first time, from 8 teams to 16 teams.[1]
The Harlon Hill Trophy was awarded to Johnny Bailey, running back from Texas A&I, for the second consecutive year.