Rare Football Tie
Extreme heat forces rare college football tie between Washburn and Colorado Mines
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Extreme heat in central Kansas forced a rare 16-16 tie between Washburn and Colorado School of Mines on Saturday, with officials halting the game before overtime could begin. Post Register reported that the two Division II schools and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association made the decision to end play due to dangerous weather conditions. The last tie in major college football happened in 1995, when Wisconsin and Illinois finished 3-3.
Both teams tried to stay cool by moving the kickoff to 9 a.m. to dodge the worst heat. Logan Madden threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns for Washburn, while Joseph Capra had 214 passing yards for the Orediggers. Neither offense could break the stalemate as record-breaking temperatures made it unsafe to continue play.
Kickoff Time Moved to Beat the Heat
The game between Washburn and Colorado School of Mines was originally scheduled at a later time. Officials pushed the kickoff to 9 a.m. in hopes of playing in cooler temperatures according to Yahoo Sports. The early start couldn't fully protect players and officials from central Kansas's record-setting heat wave that gripped the region on game day.
A Historic Tie in Division II Football
A 16-16 tie is extremely rare in modern college football. The Messenger noted that the last time two major college teams played to a draw was in 1995, when Wisconsin and Illinois ended 3-3. Division II has seen even fewer ties in recent decades, making this result a historic oddity in the sport.
Washburn's Offense Keeps Pace With Mines
Washburn quarterback Logan Madden put up solid numbers despite the extreme conditions. He completed 268 passing yards and threw two touchdowns for the Ichabods. Colorado School of Mines quarterback Joseph Capra matched him with 214 passing yards, keeping the Orediggers within striking distance throughout the contest according to the Durango Herald.
Safety Forces Officials to End Game Early
With the score tied 16-16 at the end of regulation, officials faced a difficult choice. The extreme heat made it impossible to safely play overtime. The Herald Bulletin reported that officials from both Division II schools and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association agreed that player safety came first. The game ended with a tie rather than risking heat-related injuries during extra play.
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