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COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS FROM AUGUST THIRTIETH: BALLADEER’S BLOG

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NAIA TOPPLES NCAA DIVISION ONE – The WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY WARRIORS from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics played giant-killer at the higher division NCAA DIV. ONE STETSON UNIVERSITY HATTERS. At the Half the Warriors led 17-7, then went on to consummate the Upset by a final score of 31-21. 

KNOCKING OFF NUMBER THREE – In the NAIA the 4th ranked BENEDICTINE COLLEGE RAVENS welcomed the number 3 team in the nation – the MORNINGSIDE UNIVERSITY MUSTANGS. The 1st Quarter ended with the Mustangs on top 14-7 but by Halftime the Ravens held a 17-14 edge. The 4th Quarter started with a 31-27 lead for Benedictine College and ended in a 38-34 Ravens win.

ANOTHER NUMBER THREE TAKES A FALL – Over in NCAA Division Two, the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT THE PERMIAN BASIN FALCONS played host to the number 3 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA BRONCHOS (their spelling). The Falcons put UCO on Upset Alert with their 13-7 edge at the midpoint, then coasted to a 34-14 victory from there. Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS FROM AUG 28th

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DOWN GOES NUMBER FIVE – The NAIA’s 11th ranked MONTANA TECH OREDIGGERS welcomed the NAIA’s number 5 team in the nation – the UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-WESTERN BULLDOGS. The Orediggers piled up a 31-7 lead in the opening Quarter, a score that was unchanged come Halftime. UMW made it a 31-21 game to end the 3rd Quarter, but Montana Tech won out 38-27. 

NUMBER TEN TAKES A FALL – Also in the NAIA, the LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE BLUE RAIDERS took the field against the visiting number 10 TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY RAMS. The Blue Raiders parlayed their 14-3 1st Quarter advantage into a 28-10 lead at the Half. From there, Lindsey Wilson College went on to clobber the Rams by a final score of 45-10. Continue reading

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS FROM AUGUST TWENTY-THIRD

The 2025 college football season kicked off yesterday in a few of the divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog. Even more teams will start their 2025 season this Thursday and Saturday.

NSAC

*** What was supposed to be the inaugural game in the new league the NSAC – the ATLANTIS UNIVERSITY ATLANTEANS hosting the SOUTH FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE WILDCATS – was postponed yesterday over the weather. All of the NSAC teams will play next Saturday.

NJCAA

MANHANDLED – The TYLER COLLEGE APACHES welcomed the DODGE CITY COLLEGE CONQUISTADORS in this game. The Apaches dominated Dodge City College on both sides of the ball and led by a score of 17-7 come Halftime. After the break, Tyler left the Conquistadors even further behind in an authoritative 27-7 rout. 

HI, CHAPARRALS! – This game saw the COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CHAPARRALS take on the visiting ROCHESTER (MN) TECHNICAL COLLEGE YELLOW JACKETS. Usually a close rivalry game, this year’s edition of their clash was all Chaparrals to a degree that Rochester TC should just burn the game tape and deny being in Illinois yesterday. The College of DuPage won SIXTY to FOURTEEN! Continue reading

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CCCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

The divisions of college football covered here kick off their 2025 season on August 23rd, so here is my last look at preseason rankings.

CCCAA (California Community College Athletic Association)

*** 1. MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE MOUNTIES    ###    2. COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO BULLDOGS (defending champs)    ###    3. RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE TIGERS    ###    4. BUTTE COLLEGE ROADRUNNERS    ###   

5. GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE RUSTLERS    ###    6. EL CAMINO COLLEGE WARRIORS    ###    7. BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE RENEGADES    ###    8. COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS GIANTS    ###    Continue reading

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NJCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

August 23rd is when the divisions of college football covered here kick off. Previously I posted my preseason rankings for the NAIA, NCAA Division Two and NCAA Division Three.

NJCAA – 1. HUTCHINSON COLLEGE BLUE DRAGONS (Defending National Champions)    ###    2. IOWA WESTERN COLLEGE REIVERS    ###    3. NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE RANGERS    ###    4. GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE BULLDOGS    ###

5. SNOW COLLEGE BADGERS    ###    6. COFFEYVILLE COLLEGE RED RAVENS    ###    7. EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE WARRIORS    ###    8. MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COLLEGE BULLDOGS    ###    Continue reading

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NCAA DIVISION THREE COLLEGE FOOTBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

The divisions of college football covered here kick off their 2025 season on August 23rd. Here’s my preaseason rankings for D3. NAIA is HERE and D2 is HERE.

*** 1. UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION PURPLE RAIDERS    ###    2. NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE CARDINALS (defending national champions)    ###    3. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BLUE JAYS    ###    4. SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY JOHNNIES    ###   

5. SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY RIVER HAWKS    ###    6. HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY COWBOYS    ###    7. UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR CRUSADERS    ###    8. SALISBURY UNIVERSITY SEA GULLS    ###    Continue reading

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PRESEASON TOP TWENTY FOR NCAA DIVISION TWO COLLEGE FOOTBALL FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

On August 23rd the divisions of college football covered here kick off. Previously I posted my NAIA preseason rankings, now here’s NCAA Division Two.

1. FERRIS STATE BULLDOGS (Defending National Champions)    ###    2. HARDING UNIVERSITY BISON    ###    3. UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA ARGONAUTS    ###    4. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA BRONCHOS (their spelling)    ###   

5. COLORADO STATE AT PUEBLO THUNDERWOLVES    ###    6. GRAND VALLEY STATE LAKERS    ###    7. WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY MOUNTAINEERS    ###    8. UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON GOLDEN EAGLES    ###    Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG: PRESEASON TOP TWENTY FOR NAIA COLLEGE FOOTBALL

The college football divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog kick off their 2025 season August 23rd. First up in my preseason rankings is the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics).

*** 1. MORNINGSIDE UNIVERSITY MUSTANGS    ###    2. GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY VIKINGS (Defending National Champions)    ###    3. KEISER UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS    4. UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-WESTERN BULLDOGS    ###   

5. BENEDICTINE COLLEGE RAVENS    ###    6. NORTHWESTERN (IA) COLLEGE RED RAIDERS    ###    7. INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY WILDCATS    ###    8. MONTANA TECH OREDIGGERS    ###    Continue reading

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ALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS FOR 2024

As 2024 nears its end here’s one last round of congratulations to the college football champions from all the divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog.

NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)

National Champions – GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY VIKINGS 

Runners-Up – Keiser University Seahawks

2023 Champions – Keiser University Seahawks 

NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association)

My National Champions – OTTAWA UNIVERSITY (AZ) SPIRIT

Runners-Up – Campbellsville University Tigers

2023 Champions – Concordia University (MI) Cardinals Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG: POSTSEASON COLLEGE FOOTBALL FOR DEC TWENTY-FIRST

NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY VIKINGS fought it out with the defending champs – the KEISER UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS. Grand View U. led 7-0 to end the 1st Quarter and 21-7 come Halftime. The Vikings shut out Keiser the rest of the way, leading 28-7 in the 3rd Quarter before winning the game 35-7. * THE VIKINGS ARE 2024 NAIA CHAMPIONS * Continue reading

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