The Mustangs had to come from behind, but a big third quarter led to a 37-27 victory and the GPAC title with an undefeated 10-0 record.
Read the game story here.
The #1-ranked Mustangs, as well as the #5 Red Raiders, will open the NAIA National Playoff Championship this weekend. Morningside will host #15 Dickinson State (9-2). The Blue Hawks won the North Star Athletic Conference championship.
Kickoff is at 12 noon.
Northwestern hosts a 9-2 St. Xavier (Ill) team, winner of the Mid-States Football Association Midwest Division.
Klayton Nordeen (19) and Chase Nelson 
Reid Jurgensmeier 
AP Ponder 
Jake Katzer (57) and Deion Clayborne 
GPAC Champions 
Coach Steve Ryan 
GPAC Champions 
Addison Ross (12) and Austin Johnson 
Anthony Sims (27) and Nick Loya 
Chase Nelson 
Tupak Kpeayeh 
Joe Dolincheck 
Jamal Jones
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