^ – NAIA playoff participant *Central Methodist and Avila later forfeited their wins, giving Culver–Stockton two wins and Avila a win over Central Methodist.
^Terry Hersom (December 14, 2012). "Marian 30, Morningside 27, OT: Oh So Close; Marian downs Mustangs in overtime for national title". Sioux City Journal. pp. B1, B7 – via Newspapers.com.