THE YOTES SECURE WEST DIVISION CHAMPIONS!
The #13 College of Idaho Yotes rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to defeat Southern Oregon 24-21 and claim the FRONTIER CONFERENCE WEST CHAMPIONSHIP!
Down 21-10 entering the final quarter, the Yotes put together two championship drives to complete the comeback:
14-play, 65-yard drive → Caden Young to Corban Freese 6-yard TD (9:59 remaining)
18-play, full-field march → Rylie Byington 1-yard game-winning TD (1:08 remaining)
The defense sealed it with a game-ending stand, securing College of Idaho’s first Frontier West Division title and an undefeated 6-0 conference record.
GAME LEADERS:
- Caden Young: 139 rush yds, 129 pass yds, TD
- Rylie Byington: 123 rush yds, game-winning TD
- Dee’Shon Swafford: 65-yard Pick-6
The Yotes (9-1) now await the NAIA Football Championship Series Selection Show Sunday at 5 PM.
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