Vols, Aggies, Cards, Falcons DI-AA Semis

The Men’s DI-AA Final Four is officially locked, promising thrilling semifinal action on December 6th as Tennessee faces Texas A&M in Knoxville, and Louisville takes on Bowling Green in Butler, PA. The Volunteers secured their spot with a dominant 20-0 defensive shutout over Sam Houston, spearheaded by fullback Vincent Keller's two penalties and two conversions, along with tries from Leo Bonifacio and Jacob Anton. Bowling Green earned their place convincingly, exploding for a 66-24 victory against Virginia Tech, where flanker Phil Tracey, scrumhalf Griffin Wilson, and wing Gianpaolo Sferrella each dotted down two tries, complemented by fullback Joe Apel’s 12 points and a try. Meanwhile, Louisville staged a gritty comeback against Boston College, turning a 13-8 deficit late in the second half into a 22-8 win with crucial tries from Liam Flynn, Jakob Moore, and Jack Eberle. The most dramatic quarterfinal saw Texas A&M clinch a 38-36 thriller over two-time defending champions Kentucky, with fullback Carim Daher slotting a walk-off penalty following Nathan Sieberhagen's clutch jackal, after an intense game featuring five lead changes. These high-stakes matchups not only showcase the depth of collegiate rugby talent across the nation but also set the stage for an electrifying path to the DI-AA National Championship, making them must-watch events for US rugby fans tracking the future stars of the sport.