North Central (IL) defeats Mount Union 28-21 to win the NCAA Div 3 National Championship
December 16, 2022 Mount Union cheerleader cheers during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Ethan Greenfield (8) scores an touchdown during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 Mount Union Braxton Plunk (9) runs for an touchdown during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) DeAngelo Hardy (6) catches an touchdown during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) players take a photo after NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) cheer on their team during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Dan Lester (97) sacks Mount Union Braxton Plunk (9) during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 Mount Union Braxton Plunk (9) looks for a receiver during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/) December 16, 2022 Mount Union Wayne Ruby (6) celebrates after scoring an touchdown during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Luke Lehnen (5) waves to the crowd during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Luke Lehnen (5) runs with the ball during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Ethan Greenfield (8) catches a touchdown during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 Mount Union Edwin Reed (0) scores an touchdown during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) runs for a touchdown during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Dan Lester (97) is filled with emotions after winning the NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Dan Lester (97) hugs his coach during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Luke Lehnen (5) and DeAngelo Hard (6) runs with title during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) celebrates winning the championship after NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) DeAngelo Hardy (6) looks for running room during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Luke Lehnen (5) throws a pass during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/) December 16, 2022 Mount Union John Roland (28) tackles North Central (IL) Luke Lehnen (5) during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 Mount Union Mason McMillen (17) tackles an North Central player during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central Ethan Greenfield (8) looks to get pass an Mount Union defender during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Dan Gilory (9) tackles Mount Union Tyler Echeverry (25) during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/) December 16, 2022 Mount Union KJ Redmon (1) looks for running room during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Nick Motyka (7) hits Mount Union KJ Redmon (1) during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/) December 16, 2022 North Central (IL) Ethan Greenfield (8) looks for running room during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) December 16, 2022 Mount Union KJ Redmon (1)runs for a first down during NCAA D3 National Football Championship between Mount Union College and North Central College (IL) in Annapolis, Maryland. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse)