I claim a dual alumni status: Commissioned out of the University of Washington ROTC and a BA in Government from Eastern Washington ('82).
At one point in the middle of the 3rd quarter, the Eagles were down 19 against the best defense in all of college football.
Yet, they managed the miracle comeback and have now become the best in small college football.
Check here for the details:
Down by 19 in 3rd quarter, E. Wash. wins FCS crownMore here:Bo Levi Mitchell led three straight late touchdown drives, the finale coming with 2:47 left, leading Eastern Washington to a 20-19 victory over Delaware and its first FCS championship.
AP Sports Writer
FRISCO, Texas —Bo Levi Mitchell led three straight late touchdown drives, the finale coming with 2:47 left, leading Eastern Washington to a 20-19 victory over Delaware and its first FCS championship.
The Eagles (13-2) trailed 19-0 and had gained only 92 yards midway through the third quarter Saturday night. Facing the defense that gave up the fewest points per game in the FCS, their title hopes looked shot.
But Mitchell took them on drives of 80, 89 and 69 yards. He converted a fourth-and-8 on the second of those series and needed two video replays to uphold a fourth-and-1 conversion a few plays before the winning touchdown.
Delaware (12-3) - with Vice President Joe Biden, an alum, watching five rows behind the team's bench - had one last try, but turned the ball over on downs with 47 seconds left.
The Fighting Hens were looking for their second title in eight years. Instead, they've lost their second straight trip to the finals; it also happened in 2007 with Ravens star Joe Flacco at quarterback.
Mitchell, who started his college career at nearby SMU and is from the Houston area, was 29 of 43 for 302 yards. He truly led the way as the Eagles hardly ran the ball during their stunning comeback.
Brandon Kaufman caught nine passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns. His nifty grab of an 11-yarder in the back of the end zone was the title-winner.
Nicholas Edwards had six catches for 74 yards and the other touchdown.
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