The North Central College football team lost 38-37 to the State University of New York at Cortland Red Dragons in Stagg Bowl 50 at Salem Stadium, falling short of a second straight NCAA Division III national championship.

By the Numbers
  • North Central's record: 14-1
  • Sacco's game-high rushing yards: 157 on 14 carries
  • Lehnen's passing stats: 8 of 17 for 179 yards and 115 rushing yards on 11 attempts
  • Hardy's receiving: 5 catches for 146 yards
Bottom Line

The North Central Cardinals narrowly missed out on a consecutive NCAA Division III national championship, despite record-setting performances by key players and the team's impressive offensive statistics.