The Northwestern football team fell short of a second straight national tItle with a 31-21 loss on Monday to Keiser of Florida in NAIA Championship in Durham, North Carolina. The Red Raiders finish the season 14-1.
That’s Northwestern coach Matt McCarty. The Red Raiders had beaten Keiser in last year’s title contest.
Northwestern rallied after falling behind 17-0 in the opening half.
McCarty says the seniors left their mark on the program and the future is bright.