Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football Post season results Post season results

| Year_ | NW_Rank | Venue | Opp_Rank | Opponent | Score | W_L | Round | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 | Away | 1 | Midwestern State | 38-31 | W | 2nd Round (1 OT) | Midwest was ranked #1 going into the game and was one of only 3 undefeated D2 teams. Midwest led 28-10 in the second quarter - the biggest Northwest deficit since it began its dominance in 2004. The game was played in 30 mph winds. Midwest marched to the Bearcat 9 with 10 seconds remaining. Greg Saladino shanked a potential game winning field goal throwing it into overtime. Bearcat quarterback Trevor Adams hit Kyle Kilgore on a 13-yard wheel route for the overtime`s only score by either team. |
| 2011 | 7 | Away | 6 | Pittsburg State | 16-41 | L | Quarterfinal | Pittsburg had defeated the Bearcats earlier in the season in a game that broke Northwest`s record 49 straight MIAA victory record (a game in which the Bearcats had led 21-0) and this was a rematch of MIAA teams. The game was played in a driving rain. Northwest led 10-0 at the end of the first quarter and it was tied at half. Pittsburg scored 31 points in second half. |
| 2012 | 10 | Maryville | 9 | Harding University | 35-0 | W | First Round |  |