In a game dominated by the Fightin Blue Hens through three quarters, the Eastern Washington Eagles came back to beat Delaware by one point in the fourth quarter during the NCAA Division I football championship game at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Tx., Friday night.
07 JAN 2011: Eastern Washington Eagles offensive linesman Russell Turpin (74) and quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell (9) take the field before the start the Division I Football Championship against Delaware Fightin Blue Hens held at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Eastern Washington defeated Delaware 20-19 for the national title. Brandon Wade/NCAA Photos07 JAN 2011: Eastern Washington Eagles linebacker J.C. Sherritt (4) forces Delaware Fightin Blue Hens wide receiver Nihja White (19) to loose control of the ball as cornerback Jesse Hoffman (21) defends in the second quarter during the Division I Football Championship held at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Eastern Washington defeated Delaware 20-19 for the national title. Brandon Wade/NCAA Photos07 JAN 2011: Eastern Washington Eagles cornerback Jeff Minnerly (7) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Delaware Fightin Blue Hens running back Fritz Stueber (29) in the second quarter during the Division I Football Championship held at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Eastern Washington defeated Delaware 20-19 for the national title. Brandon Wade/NCAA Photos07 JAN 2011: United States Vice-President Joe Biden greets Delaware Fightin Blue Hen fans during the Division I Football Championship against the Eastern Washington Eagles held at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Vice-President Biden is a Delaware Alumni. Eastern Washington defeated Delaware 20-19 for the national title. Brandon Wade/NCAA Photos07 JAN 2011: United States Vice-President Joe Biden is swarmed by Delaware Fightin Blue Hens fans during half-time during the Division I Football Championship against the Eastern Washington Eagles held at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Vice-President Biden is a Delaware Alumni. Brandon Wade/NCAA Photos07 JAN 2011: Eastern Washington Eagles running back Taiwan Jones (22) celebrates with teammates after winning the Division I Football Championship held at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Eastern Washington defeated Delaware 20-19 for the national title. Brandon Wade/NCAA Photos07 JAN 2011: Eastern Washington Eagles offensive linesman Brice Leahy (79) celebrates with teammates and fans after winning the Division I Football Championship held at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Eastern Washington defeated Delaware 20-19 for the national title. Brandon Wade/NCAA Photos07 JAN 2011: Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell (9) celebrates winning the 'Most Outstanding Player" award after winning the Division I Football Championship held at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Eastern Washington defeated Delaware 20-19 for the national title. Brandon Wade/NCAA Photos07 JAN 2011: Eastern Washington Eagles defensive tackle Renard Williams (98) holds up the NCAA Division I Football Championship trophy in celebration at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Eastern Washington defeated Delaware 20-19 for the national title. Brandon Wade/NCAA Photos