Dordt Defenders Clinch Share of GPAC Football Title with Dominant Win Over Northwestern
The #11 Dordt Defenders football team secured a share of the GPAC regular season title by defeating the #12 Northwestern Red Raiders with a decisive 66-21 victory in their final regular season game.

Sioux City, IA, November 14, 2026 —
The No. 11 Dordt Defenders have secured a share of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) regular season championship. The Defenders achieved this title by defeating the No. 12 Northwestern Red Raiders with a significant score of 66-21. This decisive victory took place in the final game of the regular season for both teams.
The win marks a significant achievement for the Dordt Defenders football program, as they share the conference title. The opponent, Northwestern Red Raiders, ranked No. 12, were unable to match the performance of the Defenders in this concluding match.
Details regarding the specific date, location of the game, or individual player statistics were not provided in the summary. Information on how this outcome impacts playoff standings or future matchups was also not available. The final score indicates a strong offensive and defensive performance by Dordt.
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