In only its fifth season, Reinhardt will play for the NAIA Football National Championship.

Reinhardt defeated Southern Oregon 37-34 in the semifinals on Saturday to make it to the championship game.

The Eagles will play the defending national champion Saint Francis. The championship game is scheduled for Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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