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Extreme Heat Stops Washburn-Colorado Mines Before Overtime, Leaving Game a 16-16 Tie
Extreme heat and a 107-degree heat index forced officials to stop overtime, leaving the Division II teams with a rare 16-16 tie.
- On Saturday, the Colorado School of Mines and Washburn football game at Yager Stadium in Topeka, Kansas, ended in a 16-16 tie after extreme heat forced officials to halt play before overtime.
- With the heat index reaching 107 in Topeka, officials enforced Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association rules requiring play suspension when wet-bulb temperatures exceed 92.1 degrees, despite an early 9 a.m. kickoff.
- Following lengthy discussions between referees and officials, the 16-16 deadlock was declared final. Washburn coach Zach Watkins said, "There's no way around it," emphasizing player safety over competition.
- The tie goes on both teams' records: Washburn is now 1-0-1 on the season, while Colorado School of Mines stands at 0-1-1.
- College football ties are rare since the NCAA adopted overtime in the 1990s; the last major tie occurred in 1995, though a 2024 NAIA game also ended tied due to lightning.
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CFB Game Finishes in Tie Due to Extremely Hot Weather Conditions in Kansas, Full Details Revealed
A Division II college football clash between Colorado School of Mines and Washburn was suspended and finished in a 16-16 tie due to extreme heat conditions on Saturday, according to Chris Vannini of The Athletic.
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