NAIA
SUNSHINE STATE SHUTOUT – The WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY WARRIORS hosted the UNIVERSITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE EAGLES (should be Flamingos). The Warriors achieved defensive perfection against UFL while leading them 7-0, 21-0 and 37-0 in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Quarters respectively. The 4th ended in a 40-0 shutout victory for Webber International University. Continue reading
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THE COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CHAPARRALS VS THE ELLSWORTH COLLEGE PANTHERS – This NJCAA matchup last night kicked off the 2024 college football season in the divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog. On Saturday the NAIA joins the action as additional NJCAA games also kick off.
In this particular gridiron clash the Chaparrals hosted Ellsworth College. The 1st Quarter ended with the College of DuPage on top of the shell-shocked Panthers 21-0. Continue reading
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Recently I provided my preseason rankings for the NAIA and the NJCAA HERE. Today I’m posting Balladeer’s Blog’s Top Twelve in some of the other divisions I cover.
NCAA DIVISION TWO
1. HARDING UNIVERSITY BISON (Defending Champions) ### 2. PITTSBURG (KS) STATE GORILLAS ### 3. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI MULES ### 4. FERRIS STATE BULLDOGS ###
5. COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES OREDIGGERS ### 6. VALDOSTA STATE BLAZERS ### 7. GRAND VALLEY STATE LAKERS ### 8. KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY GOLDEN BEARS ### Continue reading
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This Thursday August 22nd and Saturday the 24th the NAIA and NJCAA kick off their college football season. Here’s a look at my Preseason Top Twelve in each of those divisions.
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
1. NORTHWESTERN (IA) COLLEGE RED RAIDERS ### 2. KEISER UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS (Defending Champions) ### 3. MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE MUSTANGS ### 4. GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY VIKINGS (should be Zebras) ###
5. MARIAN UNIVERSITY KNIGHTS ### 6. DORDT UNIVERSITY DEFENDERS ### 7. DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY BLUE HAWKS ### 8. SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY COUGARS ### Continue reading
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The divisions of college football covered here at Balladeer’s Blog always kick off their regular season earlier than the bigger divisions do.
AUGUST 22nd
Division: NJCAA
The teams: The COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CHAPARRALS will host the ELLSWORTH COLLEGE PANTHERS in this Thursday night game at 8:00PM Eastern Time.
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AUGUST 24th
Division: NAIA
The teams: The COLLEGE OF IDAHO COYOTES will host the LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (CA) OAKLANDERS in this Saturday night game at 7:00PM Eastern Time. Continue reading
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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.
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
National Champions – KEISER UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS
Runners-Up – Northwestern (IA) College Red Raiders
2022 Champions – Northwestern (IA) College Red Raiders
NCCAA (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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NATIONAL 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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THE 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
NATIONAL 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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NAIA
FIRST 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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NAIA
FIRST 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.
SECOND 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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