National Championship 133
Incredible run by both teams this season under new leadership. Cheyney struck first on a 9 play 48 yard drive that finished with a 5 yard pass to WR Edwin O'Dell. The following Kickoff, Mitchell Baldwin took it the house for 95 Yards. Cheyney was not going to be denied, they answered back with their own 81 yard kickoff return for a TD.
Both teams struggled to gain control until Ferris State orchestrated a 8 Play 46 yard drive ending on a 18 yard pass to Warren Keys for a TD. Tied 14-14, Cheyney fumbled on a 3rd and 10 but recovered and it led to a punt. FSU RB Mitchell Baldwin was the answer, with a 53 yard run down the middle and a 35 yard sweep that led to 20-14 lead.
At the half, it was 28-17 Ferris State and head coachoatie just had to hold 2 more quarters. With 13:11 left in the 3rd quarter, FSU QB Manuel Samuels struck pay dirt with a 47 yard pass to WR Warren Keys to go up 35-17. Cheyney continued to score but never could make up the difference.
Ferris State wins 45-31 CONGRATULATIONS Coachoatie
MVP RB Mitchell Baldwin (FSU) Rushing: 16-132-1 Receptions: 13-69 KR: 5-201-1 502 FSU Total Yards Offense 358 FSU Total Yards Allowed Time of Possession: FSU 30:52, CUP 29:08 Penalties: FSU 1-6, CUP 1-5 Turnovers: FSU 1