The 2019 NCFA Playoffs featured 2 previous National Champions and 2 teams seeking their first ever NCFA Championship. In Charlotte, NC, Ohio State narrowly squeaked by Columbus State by a score of 17-14 that many thought was the true National Championship game due to the teams being ranked #1 and #2 (respectfully) at the time. In Erie, PA we witnessed yet another battle between 2 NCFA opponents that have consistently found their way into the NCFA Playoffs, Oakland and Sacred Heart. Oakland managed to take down Sacred Heart 26-14 to secure their appearance in the National Championship for the 4th time in 6 years.
View the 2019 NCFA Post Season Bracket HERE.
The 2019 NCFA National Championship Bowl Game was then set for a match up between #1 Ohio State (3-0, 8-0 ) against #2 Oakland (4-0, 8-1) for the title. The Buckeyes would get on the board first by way of a 36 yard TD pass thrown by Kellyn Gerenstein to wideout Geoff Green II. Then, after a botched punt attempt by Ohio State late in the first quarter, Oakland was able to secure their first TD early in the second quarter from a 4 yard run by Trent Grabowski to the tie the game at 7. in the middle of the second quarter, Kellyn Gerenstein found another one of his receivers, De’Shawn White, for a 19 yard TD pass that gave the Buckeyes a lead that they would not be give up again. Kellyn Gerenstein was able to find the end zone one more time, this game throwing another TD pass to wide receiver Adam Bardak. The big talk of the game was Ohio State’s defense though as they gave Oakland little hope to succeed in the pass game or the run game. Nicholas Uncth and Samuel Frank, the eventual MVP of the game, both had fumble recoveries for touchdowns that inevitably sealed the deal for the Buckeyes as they were able to secure their first ever NCFA National Championship on the backs of these performances. The final score of the game was the Ohio State Buckeyes 36 and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 9
View the 2019 NCFA National Championship Bowl Game Stats HERE.
Listen to the 2019 NCFA National Championship Bowl Game Broadcast HERE.
View the 2019 NCFA National Championship Bowl Game Photos HERE.
Download the 2019 NCFA National Championship Bowl Game Program HERE.
Samuel Frank took home the MVP award at the 2019 NCFA National Title game by being a catalyst for his team on defense. He ended the game with 9 tackles, 1 tackle of a loss, a fumble recovery for a touchdown, and had a pivotal, game sealing interception! Samuel’s performance was, indeed, MVP worthy as he helped lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to their first NCFA Championship.