Matthew Bain is the deputy sports editor for the Des Moines Register. The Vikings last won the national title in 2013, which was their first time winning it. This was the first game between the two programs since Morningside beat Grand View in the 2019 semifinals. Ali Scott scored two touchdowns on the ground and rushed for 43 yards on 20 carries. Bennett Spry caught seven of those passes for 109 yards and a touchdown. Anthony Sims led the backfield with 27 carries for 145 yards and three touchdowns.įor Grand View, Johnny Sullivan completed 19 of 40 passes for 283 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Jurgensmeier was his top target, with 13 catches for 216 yards and the touchdown. It scored twice - on Joe Dolincheck's 34-yard touchdown to Reid Jurgensmeier and on Chase Carter's 26-yard field goal - while the defense forced a punt and two turnovers on downs to keep the Vikings scoreless in the decisive final quarter.ĭolincheck led Morningside with 405 passing yards, two passing scores and two interceptions on a 29-for-45 clip. Iowa for the first time ever in the NAIA national title gameĪfter a back-and-fourth three quarters that saw the score knotted at 28-28 heading into the fourth, Morningside was able to seize control. The Hawkeyes host Western Michigan for a three-game series on March 24-26 at Duane Banks Field.MORE: It'll be Iowa vs.
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