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2019 Post Season History

 

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.

2019 PHENOM ELITE-NCFA Week 10 Power Rankings – 4 Teams Battle for 2 Title Game Spots!

Conference Championship weekend yielded one upset, with #5 Oakland taking down #4 Loyola – Chicago.  Now the stage is set, and we are only down to 4 teams competing for an NCFA National Championship! Will Playoff weekend stir the pot in the rankings?  Take a look at the 2019 NCFA Phenom Elite Week 10 Power Rankings and decide who you think will be making the trip to Wheeling for the NCFA Title Game!

Next PHENOM ELITE Power Rankings will be released on Tuesday, November 26th.

2019 NCFA Post Season Teams Announced

As the final week of the NCFA regular season has concluded, the post season picture has been depicted for the 2019 campaign! In the North Atlantic Conference, defending conference champion Sacred Heart is back in the title game and looks to make another playoff run.  They will take on the University of Vermont, after the Catamounts put together an impressive regular season in the North Atlantic. This game will be played at South Burlington High School in Vermont on Saturday at 2pm.

In the Mid-Atlantic Conference,  a familiar face in Coppin State gets back to the title game after a one-year hiatus.  The Bald Eagles, representing the Mid-Atlantic East, will take on the winner of the Mid-Atlantic West division in The Ohio State Buckeyes as they find themselves back in the conference title game once again.  The Buckeyes look to avenge last year’s title game loss to would-be national champion The Apprentice School.  The game will be played at University of Pittsburgh’s Sports Dome on Saturday afternoon at 3pm.

In the South Atlantic Conference, Columbus State came out on top as regular season conference champions this year and look to build upon their fantastic 2019 season.  The Cougars will take on Middle Georgia State in the conference championship game.  Middle Georgia State looks to repeat as conference champs and get back to the NCFA Regional Playoff Game.  The South Atlantic Conference Championship will take place at Kinnett Stadium, home of Columbus State, on Saturday afternoon at 4pm.

Finally in the Great Lakes Conference, Oakland University has continued their winning ways and has earned the right to host the Great Lakes Title Game by clinching the Great Lakes East.  The Great Lakes West Champion Loyola Chicago has put together a Cinderella season and will look to take down the powerhouse program in Oakland’s own backyard.  That game is scheduled to kick off at 1pm.

Stay tuned to the NCFA Facebook and webpage for the Phenom Elite Week 10 Power Rankings which are set to be released on Tuesday, November 19th.

2019 PHENOM ELITE-NCFA Week 9 Power Rankings – Buckeyes Atop Final Regular Season Power Rankings!

And after 9 weeks of NCFA action, The Ohio State Buckeyes are the nation’s #1 team!  With the Mid-Atlantic Title Game awaiting this weekend, do the Buckeyes have what it takes to get past a tough Coppin St team?  Will we see a big upset on Saturday? The 2019 NCFA Post Season is here!  Find out where your team sits in the 2019 PHENOM ELITE NCFA Week 9 Power Rankings

Next PHENOM ELITE Power Ranking will be released on Wednesday, November 20th.

2019 PHENOM ELITE-NCFA Week 8 Power Rankings – Loyola Chicago Moves Into the Top 5!

After a crucial upset victory over conference foe Robert Morris – Peoria, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers find themselves as the #5 ranked team in the 2019 PHENOM ELITE NCFA Week 8 Power Rankings  Can the Ramblers pull off another victory and send themselves to the Great Lakes Conference title game?  Only time will tell!

Next PHENOM ELITE Power Ranking will be released on Wednesday, November 13th.