The Newberry College Wolves (12-2) were on the cusp of another spectacular rally late in the first half, but things did not go their way as they eventually fell to defending national champion and #1 seed Ferris State (15-0) 49-17 in sub-freezing temperatures in Big Rapids, Mich.
Quarterback Reed Charpia threw for 348 yards and a touchdown, Will Young had three catches for a career-high 96 yards and a score, Jonah Norris had six grabs for 69 yards, De'Andre Coleman added five grabs for 68 yards and Rico Dorsey Jr. added four passes for 64 yards.
Mikey Blandin led the Wolves' defense with nine total tackles, Santory Jones had six tackles and KyHeim Bethea and Jaden Kinard each added five stops. Kinard and Elijah Vereen each had a fumble recovery.
The temperature at kickoff was 10 degrees with a wind chill of -10 with snow and ice covering part of the field.
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