GALLERY: Washburn football stuns Northwest Missouri State in upset victory
Kohichiro Yamada and Carley Pert|October 25, 2021
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Throw it up: Washburn quarterback Kellen Simoncic passes the ball on Oct. 16, 2021. Simoncic finished with two touchdown passes in the game.
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Celebration: The Washburn defense celebrates in the end zone after an interception on Oct. 16, 2021. The Ichabods defense came away with two interceptions in the game.
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All alone: Washburn running back Taylon Peters carries the ball on Oct. 16, 2021. Peters finished with 31 yards receiving and a touchdown.
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Stand up: Members of the cheer time hype up the crowd late in the game on Oct. 16, 2021. The game against Northwest Missouri State was held at Yager Stadium.
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Run strong: Washburn running back Taylon Peters runs and breaks a tackle on Oct. 16, 2021. Peters recorded the game clinching touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Go forward: Washburn tight end Matthew Simmons makes a catch on Oct.16, 2021. Simmons recorded two catches for 28 yards in the game.
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Spin: Members of the dance team perform on the field during halftime of the game on Oct. 16, 2021. The game against Northwest Missouri State was held at Yager Stadium.
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Huddle: The team huddles before a play against Northwest Missouri State on Oct. 16, 2021. Washburn defeated the Bearcats 17-16.
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Smile: The audience smiles and cheers on the Ichabods on Oct. 16, 2021. The attendance at the game was 4,820.
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Hand-off: Wide receiver James Letcher Jr. receives a handoff to begin a trick play on Oct. 16, 2021. Letcher Jr. finished with six receptions in the game.
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Vertical: Wide receiver Peter Afful jumping as high as he can so he can catch the ball for Washburn on Oct. 16, 2021. Afful finished with one catch in the game.
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Turning it Around: Quarterback Kellen Simoncic draws a facemask penalty extending the drive on Oct. 16, 2021. Simoncic finished with 157 yards passing in the game.
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Touchdown!: Washburn wide receiver James Letcher, Jr. catches a touchdown on Oct. 16, 2021. Letcher Jr. had 59 yards receiving in the game.
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Complete the kick: Washburn kicker Trenton Brehm (40) completes an extra point on Oct. 16, 2021. Brehm was perfect 2/2 on extra points in the game.
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In position: Members of the marching band perform at halftime of the football game on Oct. 16, 2021. The game was held at Yager Stadium.
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Winning pose: Washburn Football players pose after a turnover as they beat the #2 school in the nation on Oct. 16, 2021. The Ichabods defeated Northwest Missouri State 17-16.
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Pink ribbon day: The crowd wears pink ribbons at the game in support of breast cancer awareness. The game was held on Oct. 16, 2021 at Yager Stadium.
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Powerful Defense: The Washburn defensive line gets in position before a snap on Oct. 16, 2021. The team finished with five sacks in the game.
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Winning touchdown: Washburn running back Taylon Peters (21) makes the winning touchdown on Oct 16, 2021. Peters finished with 31 yards receiving and a touchdown in the 17-16 victory.
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Interception: Washburn Defensive back Kevin Neal Jr. getting a game changing interception against Northwest Missouri State on Oct. 16, 2021. Neal Jr. finished with seven tackles in the game.
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Hard contact: The Washburn defense pushes into blockers on Oct. 16, 2021. The defense held Northwest Missouri State to only 16 points in the game.
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That winning feeling: Washburn defensive back Kevin Neal Jr. showing his excitement on the sideline. Neal Jr. finished with one interception in the game.
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It takes everyone: Washburn offensive line takes a photo together after the teams win on Oct. 16, 2021. The Ichabods defeated Northwest Missouri State 17-16.
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