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Drake 13, at Valparaiso 21

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Final · Championship Subdivision

Keefe Throws Two Late Touchdowns as Valparaiso Beats Drake

VALPARAISO, Ind. (Interstat) — Rowan Keefe threw two touchdown passes to Daniel White, including a 27-yard score with 4:05 remaining, and Valparaiso rallied past Drake 21-13 on Saturday in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Brown Field. The Beacons (3-3) trailed after Drake (2-4) built a 13-7 lead on two Griffin Kollhoff field goals and a rushing touchdown. Keefe completed 13 of 28 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns, also rushing for a 2-yard score. White finished with four catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns. Micah Mackay added two receptions for 46 yards, while Michael Rumoro ran 15 times for 50 yards. Valparaiso’s defense recorded five sacks and four interceptions, with Mark Johnson and Nic Lendino each picking off two passes. Bertrand Berry II had three tackles and two sacks. J.R. Flood led Drake with 11 tackles and two quarterback hurries. Willis Nofsinger caught four passes for 105 yards. Drake’s Lincoln DeLaere had two catches for 50 yards. Attendance at Brown Field was 1,512.