The lower divisions of college football decided their champions on the field this weekend, and it was a good weekend of games.

Congratulations to Appalachian State, Football Championship Division (or I-AA to those of us who despise that designation) Champions. App State started the season with a bang beating then #5 Michigan at home and finished strong with a three-peat, taking home their third consecutive I-AA championship. Final score: Appalachian State 49, Delaware 21.

Congratulations to Valdosta State, Division II Champions. Valdosta scored with 22 seconds left to pull out a thriller over NW Missouri State, who lost in the DII Championship game for the third consecutive year. Final score: Valdosta State 25, NW Missouri State 20.

Congratulations to University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Division III Champions. UW sprinted out to a 17-0 lead over defending champs Mount Union and held on to win with a tough defense effort. This was UW’s first win in three consecutive tries against the Purple Raiders and snapped a 37 game win streak. Final score: UW-Whitewater 31, Mount Union 21.

Division I bowl season gets rolling along this week and will carry on until the championship is decided between LSU and Ohio State on January 7th, 2008. Should be fun.