After a one-hour, 11-minute lightning delay, Sam Houston State completed its perfect 10-0 season as the Bearkats came away with a 23-21 victory in a rainy FCS national championship game in Frisco, Texas on Sunday.
Quarterback Eric Schmid found Ife Adeyi for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 16 seconds left to play to save the Bearkats' season and claim the title.
Running back Isaiah Davis had a major fourth quarter to save South Dakota State, which fell short in its first-ever championship game appearance.
Notable Performers
Eric Schmid, QB, Sam Houston: 20-for-37 passing, 209 passing yards, 54 rushing yards, 3 TD, 0 INT
Jequez Ezzard, WR, Sam Houston: 108 yards, 10-for-14 receiving, 2 TD
Ife Adeyi, WR, Sam Houston: 73 yards, 5-for-9 receiving, game-winning touchdown
Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State: 178 yards, 14 carries, 3 TD
Jequez Ezzard Does It Again
The Bearkats struggled to make things happen from the start.