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ALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS FOR 2023

As 2023 nears its end here’s one last round of congratulations to the college football champions from all eight divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog.

keiser seahawks newNAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)

National Champions – KEISER UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS 

Runners-Up – Northwestern (IA) College Red Raiders

2022 Champions – Northwestern (IA) College Red Raiders 

Concordia_MINCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association)

My National Champions – CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (MI) CARDINALS

Runners-Up – North Greenville University Crusaders

2022 Champions – Ottawa University (AZ) Spirit  Continue reading

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NAIA COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

keiser seahawks newNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The KEISER UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS did battle with the defending champs – the NORTHWESTERN (IA) COLLEGE RED RAIDERS yesterday for the NAIA title. The Seahawks converted their 7-0 1st Quarter lead into a 17-7 advantage by Halftime. Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES: DECEMBER 16th

keiser helmetnorthwestern ia redTHE NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPION-SHIP GAME BETWEEN THE NORTHWESTERN (IA) COLLEGE RED RAIDERS AND THE KEISER UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS WILL BE PLAYED ON MONDAY THE 18th.

NCAA DIVISION TWO

Harding Bisons helmetNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The battle for the D2 crown pitted the HARDING UNIVERSITY BISON against the COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES OREDIGGERS. The 1st Quarter ended in a 7-7 tie, but by Halftime the Bison were on top 21-7. Harding University shut out the Orediggers from there while continuing to score on the way to a 38-7 rout. * THE BISON ARE NCAA DIVISION TWO CHAMPIONS * Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS FROM DECEMBER 9th

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Northwestern College Red RaidersFIRST SEMIFINAL – In this game the NORTHWESTERN (IA) COLLEGE RED RAIDERS clashed with the visiting GEORGETOWN (KY) COLLEGE TIGERS. The Red Raiders parlayed their 7-0 1st Quarter lead into a 14-3 advantage by Halftime. Northwestern College continued to dominate after the break, ultimately winning by a final score of 35-10. Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL POSTSEASON RESULTS FROM DECEMBER 2nd

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College of Idaho Coyotes NEW HELMETFIRST QUARTERFINAL – The COLLEGE OF IDAHO COYOTES were on the road at the GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY VIKINGS (should be Zebras). Grand View U. was on top 3-0 in the 1st Quarter and 9-0 come Halftime. The Coyotes cut their deficit to 17-14 in the 3rd Quarter on their way to a 31-17 comeback victory.

Georgetown (KY) TigersSECOND QUARTERFINAL – Up next the GEORGETOWN (KY) COLLEGE TIGERS hosted the INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY WILDCATS. Neither team scored in the opening Quarter but the Tigers took a 21-0 lead with them into the Half. The Wildcats outscored GC 21-10 after the break, but the Tigers won 31-21.   Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL POSTSEASON RESULTS FROM NOVEMBER 25th

NAIA PLAYOFFS

College of Idaho Coyotes NEW HELMETROUND TWO: GAME ONE – This shootout saw the COLLEGE OF IDAHO COYOTES visit the UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-WESTERN BULLDOGS. The Coyotes owned the opening Half, leading 28-7 by the break. From there the Bulldogs mounted a rally, pulling to within 35-21 in the 3rd Quarter before College of Idaho held on in the 4th for a 49-42 win. 

Northwestern College Red RaidersROUND TWO: GAME TWO – The defending national champions – the NORTHWESTERN (IA) COLLEGE RED RAIDERS – hosted the DORDT UNIVERSITY DEFENDERS yesterday. The 1st Quarter ended in a 7-0 Red Raiders lead. And then … the defenses dominated so thoroughly that no more points were scored the rest of the way, making 7-0 the final – if flukish – tally. Continue reading

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TURKEY DAY CLASSIC: TUSKEGEE VS ALABAMA STATE

alabama state hornetsTuskegee Golden TigersNUMBER NINETY-NINE – Yesterday was the 99th Turkey Day Classic, the annual Thanksgiving Day football game between the NCAA Division Two TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY GOLDEN TIGERS and the home standing NCAA Division One ALABAMA STATE HORNETS. Continue reading

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL POSTSEASON RESULTS FROM NOVEMBER 18th

NAIA PLAYOFFS

Dickinson State Blue Hawks helmet NEWROUND ONE: GAME ONE – The DICKINSON STATE BLUE HAWKS took it on the road against the MONTANA TECH OREDIGGERS. This tightest game of the day was knotted up at 21-21 come Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter the Blue Hawks went up 28-21 and in the 4th each team added another Touchdown as Dickinson State beat the Orediggers 35-28.  

dordt unversity defendersROUND ONE: GAME TWO – This game pitted the DORDT UNIVERSITY DEFENDERS against the visiting OTTAWA UNIVERSITY BRAVES. Though the 1st Quarter ended in a 7-7 tie, the Defenders shut out the Braves the rest of the way. All the while, Dordt University added 14 points before the break and 14 more in the 2nd Half for a 35-7 beatdown. Continue reading

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NAIA COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: ROUND ONE MATCHUPS

Dog in football uniformAs always, because the college football divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog kick off their regular season a few weeks earlier than the other divisions their playoffs begin earlier, too.

The NAIA is using a new format this year, expanding the playoff teams from 16 to 20 and with the top 12 seeds having a Bye in the 1st Round. November 18th’s matchups:

Dickinson State Blue Hawks helmet NEWMontana Tech Orediggers brand newThe MONTANA TECH OREDIGGERS (Frontier Conference) will host the DICKINSON STATE BLUE HAWKS (North Star Athletic Association)

Kickoff will be at 3:00PM Eastern Time

Ottawa (KS) Bravesdordt unversity defendersThe DORDT UNIVERSITY DEFENDERS (Great Plains Athletic Conference) will host the OTTAWA UNIVERSITY BRAVES (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference)

Kickoff will be at 1:00PM Eastern Time  Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS FROM NOVEMBER ELEVENTH

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Concordia_MINUMBER THREE TAKES A FALL – In the NAIA the CONCORDIA (MI) CARDINALS hosted the number 3 team in the nation, the INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY WILDCATS. A 7-0 1st Quarter lead for the Cardinals became 14-3 by Halftime. After a scoreless 3rd Quarter, the teams exchanged a Touchdown apiece in the 4th as Concordia University toppled the Wildcats 21-10.

Kutztown Golden Bears helmet“THAT WAS NUMBER FIIIVE!” – Over in NCAA Division Two, the KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY GOLDEN BEARS took the field against the visiting 5th ranked SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ROCK. The Golden Bears kept the forever-overrated Rock off the scoreboard until the 4th Quarter in a 31-7 Upset.

Southern Oregon RaidersAND ANOTHER NUMBER FIVE FALLS – Back in the NAIA, the SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY RAIDERS (should be Sea Gulls) went up against their guests, the number 5 COLLEGE OF IDAHO COYOTES. SOU put the Coyotes on Upset Alert by the Half, leading them 14-7, then carried through by winning the game 31-16.  Continue reading

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