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- ↑ Hoiseth, Brad (December 21, 2021). "NMMI wins NJCAA title in final battle". JCGridiron. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ↑ Dindinger, Peter (December 19, 2021). "NMMI knocks off Iowa Western to capture first-ever national title". Las Cruces Sun News. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Rams complete perfect 13-0 season, defeat Riverside 22-19 for 2021 CCCAA State Championship". City College of San Francisco. December 11, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ↑ "2021 NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs". National Junior College Athletic Association. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ↑ "3C2A Championships". 3C2A. Retrieved September 11, 2024.