SNU, Dongeui, Kyungpook, and Sungkyunkwan Universities to Clash in Collegiate American Football Semifinals on Nov. 7

Seoul National University, Dongeui University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Kyungpook University have advanced to the semifinals of the Division 1 league at the 66th National Collegiate American Football Championship.

These four university teams secured their spots in the semifinals by claiming victories in the quarterfinals held over two days on October 31 and November 1 at Gunwi Stadium in Daegu.

In the opening day matches, Seoul National University comfortably defeated Kangwon National University 15–0, combining two touchdowns and one safety to claim the first semifinal spot.

After taking the lead in the second quarter with Lee Sunoo catching a pass from Choi Jun to score the opening touchdown, Seoul National University sealed the victory in the third quarter when Lee Jaehyun added a 23-yard solo touchdown run.

In the following match, Dongeui University narrowly edged out Handong University 19–17, holding off a fierce fourth-quarter comeback featuring two touchdowns.

In the matches held on November 1, Sungkyunkwan University defeated Kyungsung University 7–0, thanks to a game-winning touchdown by Lee Hanjae off a pass from Byun Jisung in the third quarter.

Kyungpook University secured a 14–9 victory after a close contest against the University of Seoul, advancing to the tournament semifinals for the second consecutive year.

The semifinal matches to determine who will advance to the "Tiger Bowl," the Division 1 championship game, will take place on November 7 at the same venue, featuring matchups between Dongeui University and Seoul National University, and Kyungpook University and Sungkyunkwan University.

(Photo provided by Korea Collegiate American Football Association, Yonhap News)
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