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2009 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team
The 2009 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team was an American football team that won the 2009 NCAA Division II national championship.
| 2009 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football |
|---|
| Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association |
| No. 1 |
| 14–1 (9–0 MIAA) |
| Mel Tjeerdsma (16th season) |
| Adam Dorrel (3rd season) |
| Scott Bostwick (16th season) |
| Bearcat Stadium |
The 2009 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team was an American football team that won the 2009 NCAA Division II national championship.
The team represented Northwest Missouri State University in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) during the 2009 NCAA Division II football season. In their 16th season under head coach Mel Tjeerdsma, the Bearcats compiled a 14–1 record (9–0 against conference opponents) and won the MIAA championship. The team lost the season opener to Abilene Christian and then won 14 consecutive games. The 2009 Bearcats averaged 42 points and 632 yards of offense per game.
The team advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs and won the national championship by defeating Grand Valley State, 30–23, in the championship game.
The Bearcats' statistical leaders included LaRon Council with 1,819 rushing yards, Blake Bolles with 4,146 passing yards, Jake Soy with 1,559 receiving yards and 162 points scored.
The team played its home games at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville, Missouri.
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27 | at No. 5 Abilene Christian* | No. 2 | Shotwell StadiumAbiline, TX | L 14–19 | 11,322 | |
| September 3 | at Southwest Baptist* | No. 8 | Plaster StadiumBolivar, MO | W 49–14 | 2,953 | |
| September 12 | vs. No. 4 Pittsburg State | No. 7 | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, MO (rivalry) | W 30–10 | 20,813 | |
| September 19 | Nebraska–Omaha | No. 6 | Bearcat StadiumMaryville, MO | W 37–27 | 8,820 | |
| September 26 | Truman | No. 6 | Bearcat StadiumMaryville, MO (rivalry) | W 70–0 | 5,678 | |
| October 3 | at No. 12 Missouri Western | No. 6 | Spratt StadiumSt. Joseph, MO (rivalry) | W 49–35 | 10,129 | |
| October 10 | Missouri Southern | No. 6 | Bearcat StadiumMaryville, MO | W 52–6 | 4,872 | |
| October 17 | at Emporia State | No. 5 | Welch StadiumEmporia, KS | W 45–12 | 2,835 | |
| October 24 | No. 16 Washburn | No. 4 | Bearcat StadiumMaryville, MO | W 22–19 | 8,704 | |
| October 31 | at Fort Hays State | No. 3 | Lewis Field StadiumHays KS | W 66–40 | 2,527 | |
| November 7 | No. 16 Central Missouri | No. 3 | Bearcat StadiumMaryville, MO | W 56–14 | 6,643 | |
| November 21 | No. 18 Abilene Christian* | No. 2 | Bearcat StadiumMaryville, MO (NCAA Division II first round) | W 35–10 | 5,893 | |
| November 28 | at No. 1 Central Washington* | No. 2 | Tomlinson StadiumEllensburg, WA (NCAA Division II quarterfinal) | W 21–20 | 5,625 | |
| December 5 | No. 22 California (PA)* | No. 2 | Bearcat StadiumMaryville, MO (NCAA Division II semifinal) | W 56–31 | 7,122 | |
| December 12 | vs. No. 3 Grand Valley State* | No. 2 | Braly Municipal StadiumFlorence, AL (NCAA Division II Championship Game) | W 30–23 | 6,211 | |
| *Non-conference gameRankings from American Football Coaches Association Poll released prior to the game |
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