Northwestern (Iowa) wins NAIA national championship
— Jalyn Gramstad threw three touchdown passes and ran for another to lead Northwestern (Iowa) over Keiser (Florida) University 35-25 on Saturday for the NAIA national championship.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northwestern Wildcats
13
Iowa Hawkeyes
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| IOWA | 10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 33 |
Kinnick Stadium · 69,250 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Iowa Hawkeyes | L 10-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Oregon Ducks | L 26-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 42-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 45-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 13-33
Raymond Niro III 7 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan
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Touchdown 5:13 7-33
Arland Bruce IV 23 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Field Goal 10:11 7-26
Drew Stevens 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:20 7-23
Drew Stevens 54 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:17 7-20
Duke Olges 1 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Adam Stage Kick)
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Touchdown 0:22 0-20
Luke Lachey 6 Yd pass from Spencer Petras (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Field Goal 2:45 0-13
Drew Stevens 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:31 0-10
Spencer Petras 1 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Field Goal 10:01 0-3
Drew Stevens 29 Yd Field Goal
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NU
15 plays, 75 yards, 5:13 · Touchdown
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IOWA 5:13
3 plays, 36 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 13-33
Raymond Niro III 7 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan
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Touchdown 5:13 7-33
Arland Bruce IV 23 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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NU 6:43
7 plays, 3 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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IOWA 10:11
10 plays, 64 yards, 4:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:11 7-26
Drew Stevens 25 Yd Field Goal
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NU
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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IOWA 1:20
10 plays, 39 yards, 4:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:20 7-23
Drew Stevens 54 Yd Field Goal
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NU 6:17
8 plays, 34 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:17 7-20
Duke Olges 1 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Adam Stage Kick)
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IOWA 9:41
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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NU 10:40
11 plays, 22 yards, 4:20 · Punt
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NU
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:22 · Interception
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IOWA 0:22
6 plays, 50 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:22 0-20
Luke Lachey 6 Yd pass from Spencer Petras (Drew Stevens Kick)
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NU 1:29
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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IOWA 2:45
15 plays, 85 yards, 6:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:45 0-13
Drew Stevens 24 Yd Field Goal
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NU 9:28
12 plays, 24 yards, 6:03 · Punt
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IOWA 0:31
14 plays, 59 yards, 6:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:31 0-10
Spencer Petras 1 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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NU 7:11
6 plays, 2 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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IOWA 10:01
9 plays, 63 yards, 4:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:01 0-3
Drew Stevens 29 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
NU
IOWA
16
1st Downs
24
7-17
3rd down efficiency
5-11
4-4
4th down efficiency
1-1
177
Total Yards
398
159
Passing
220
23/30
Comp/Att
21/30
5.3
Yards per pass
7.3
18
Rushing
178
37
Rushing Attempts
35
0.5
Yards per rush
5.1
4-40
Penalties
2-18
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
28:16
Possession
31:44
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