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Last-Minute TD Sends Falcons to First-Ever DIII Championship
21 Dec
Summary
- A 79-yard touchdown pass secured UW-River Falls' first championship appearance.
- Quarterback Kaleb Blaha threw for 520 yards and five touchdowns.
- The team reached the DIII championship for the first time in school history.
In a historic moment for UW-River Falls, a last-second touchdown pass secured their spot in the Division III championship game for the very first time. Quarterback Kaleb Blaha connected with wide receiver Blake Rohrer for a stunning 79-yard play with just 45 seconds left, clinching a 48-41 victory over Johns Hopkins in the semifinals.
Blaha's exceptional performance included 520 passing yards and five touchdowns, complemented by 30 rushing yards and another touchdown. Despite a crucial penalty situation minutes earlier that threatened their momentum, the Falcons rallied. After their defense forced a punt, UW-River Falls took possession with under two minutes remaining and capitalized on the opportunity, scoring the decisive touchdown.
The Falcons will now face the winner of another semifinal in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl on January 4th. This championship appearance marks a monumental achievement for the UW-River Falls football program, with the game-winning play being hailed as one of the greatest in the school's history.
