The MCAC/Region 13 Championship Football Game will be played at 1:30 PM on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Rochester, MN, at the Rochester Regional Stadium. North Dakota State College of Science will travel to Rochester to square off against Rochester Community and Technical College for the MCAC/Region 13 title and the opportunity to play in the NJCAA DIII Football National Championship Game.
Rochester Community and Technical College is the top seed in this season's MCAC Playoffs and is ranked #2 in the NJCAA DIII football rankings. The Yellowjackets hold an 8-1 overall record and finished the conference season at 6-0, winning the regular season title. They are led by 2025 MCAC Coach of the Year, Terrence Isaac Sr., and advanced to the MCAC/Region 13 Championship Game after defeating Central Lakes College in the MCAC Playoff Semifinals. The Yellowjackets are averaging 314.6 yards of offense per game this season and lead the MCAC in tackles per game, averaging 72.6. The Yellowjackets played in the NJCAA National Championship in 2023 but failed to advance to the MCAC Championship Game in 2024. They are looking to return to Glen Ellyn, IL, for another opportunity to win the national championship.
North Dakota State College of Science is ranked #3 in the NJCAA DIII football rankings and holds the #2 seed in the MCAC Playoffs. After picking up wins over Minnesota North College-Vermilion in the quarterfinals and #4 Minnesota West Community and Technical College in the semifinals, the Wildcats and head coach Eric Issendorf are looking to repeat as the MCAC Playoff Champions and earn one of two coveted spots in the NJCAA DIII Football National Championship Game. NDSCS played for the national championship in 2022 but was passed over for the title game last season after a stellar season. The Wildcats are 9-1 this season, and finished second in the MCAC regular season with a 5-1 record. Their only loss was at the hands of the Yellowjackets in a 41-40 hard-fought game. The Wilcats lead the MCAC in total offensive yards with 4,081 and have the stingiest defense, allowing only 197.7 yards per game and only 50.9 rushing yards per game.
For more information on Sunday's contest, including important Rochester Regional Stadium policies that apply to Sunday's game, please read on.
RCTC Athletics will provide the 2025 livestream on Hudl. The livestream link is: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/rochester/organization/38151/rochester-comm-/watch?ib=3008142
Fans, please note: Tickets are CASH ONLY and can be purchased at the Rochester Regional Stadium ticket booth on Sunday. No MCAC passes will be accepted for this game.
| Ticket Prices: |
Adult: $10.00 Student (11-17): $5.00 Seniors (over 60) and Children 10 and under: Free CASH ONLY!! No credit or debit cards will be accepted. |
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Gates Open: Kick-off: |
12:30 PM 1:30 PM |
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Concessions: |
The RCTC concession stand will be open. |
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Parking: |
Fans should park in the main lot across from the Rochester Regional Stadium and next to the Rochester Sports Center. No alcohol is permitted on campus and in the facility. |
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Experience Rochester visitors information: |
For information about staying or dining in Rochester, visit: https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/ |
| Venue Information: |
Rochester Regional Stadium 851 30th Ave. SE
A detailed RCTC campus map can be found at: |
CLICK HERE for the MCAC Football home page.
About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.