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One of the more inspiring football careers the NFL has seen in recent memory has officially come to a close.

The Augustana Vikings were once again good enough to be considered for the postseason in the DII ranks this season, but came up just a tad short last weekend in the eyes of the selection committee.

Just a few short weeks ago, the Augustana Vikings were 9-0 and the 4th ranked DII football program in the country.

The Augustana Vikings faced another tough test on Saturday, taking on a red-hot Wayne State team in the regular season finale.

The Augustana Vikings suffered their first loss of the season at home to Mankato on Saturday, and have tumbled in the newest set of rankings from the AFCA on Monday.

It was another winning weekend for our immediate area DII college football programs.

It's been a very successful season thus far for the Augustana Vikings, and they suddenly find themselves among the elite DII teams in the country.

The Augustana Vikings are a perfect 7-0 on the season entering this weekend's bye, and have moved up once again in the latest poll.

The Augustana Vikings just won't quit. For the third time this season in a 6-0 start on Saturday, the team found themselves down late in the fourth quarter.

Augustana and USF collide this weekend and add another great chapter to one of the more unique and storied rivalries in DII football.