DePauw University’s football team earned an at-large berth in the 2025 NCAA D3 Football Playoffs by virtue of their 41-20 win over Wabash College in the Monon Bell game. This marks the fifth consecutive year the Tiger football team has appeared in the NCAA D3 Football Playoffs.
DePauw was fortunate to earn a 1st round bye in the playoffs. They faced off against Wisconsin-Whitewater in the 2nd round and edged out a victory 26-23. In the 3rd round, the bracket paired them up against Wheaton College. The game was played at DePauw in Greencastle, IN at the soon to be replaced Blackstock Stadium. Unfortunately, the Wheaton team proved too much for DePauw and the Tigers fell 49-24.