Coe Makes NCAA Division III Football Playoffs

Sophomore Brad Boyle broke the NCAA record for most passes attempted without an interception Saturday. (PHOTO COURTESY: COE COLLEGE ATHLETICS)

Tools

By S Saville

Story Created: Nov 15, 2009 at 5:43 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 15, 2009 at 5:43 PM CST

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - For the first time since 2005, the Kohawk football team has qualified for the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs. The 22nd-ranked Kohawks will travel to Collegeville, Minn. to face the fourth-ranked Johnnies of St. John's.St. John's hold a 3-0 lead in the all-time series between the two teams, with all three matchups coming in Collegeville during the NCAA Playoffs. The last time the two teams met was 2002, with St. John's coming away with a 45-14 win.

The Kohawks enter the playoffs with a 9-1 record, while finishing second in the Iowa Conference with a 7-1 conference record. The Johnnies, winners of the Minnesota Conference, are 10-0 overall.

Coe owns a 1-5 all-time record in the playoffs. Head Coach Steve Staker becomes the fourth different Kohawk head coach to lead a team into the playoffs.

Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. Saturday at Clemens Stadium in Collegeville.

Next Article Iowa State to face Rutgers in Pinstripe Bowl

Conversation Guidelines

Be Kind

Don't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language.
Don't attack someone personally. Keep it civil and be responsible.

Share Knowledge

Be truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about.
What more do you want to learn? Keep it simple.

Stay focused

Promote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic.

Report Trouble

Help us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it.

read the full guidelines here »

Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Violent crime, sexual abuse, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides.