College football game ends in bizarre tie after extreme heat stops overtime
College football delivered one of its strangest results Saturday, but the final score had nothing to do with a controversial penalty, replay review or missed call. Colorado School of Mines and Washburn finished in a 16-16 tie after dangerous heat conditions prevented the Division II programs from playing overtime in Topeka, Kansas. The game was originally scheduled for noon CT before officials…
On September 5, 2026, The Sporting News reported that a college football game between Colorado School of Mines and Washburn ended in a bizarre 16-16 tie due to extreme heat conditions. The Division II matchup was initially scheduled for noon CT, but moved to 7:05 p.m. and later to 9:05 a.m. to avoid extreme heat. The wet-bulb temperature surpassed safety protocols by the end of regulation, with a heat index of approximately 107 degrees.
The schools agreed to end the game due to the heat index being expected to remain high for several hours. Colorado School of Mines took a 16-10 lead in the fourth quarter, but Washburn responded with Nathan Lewis Jr.'s touchdown reception and blocked extra-point attempt, resulting in a tied score. Colorado School of Mines' Preston Kyle missed a 64-yard field goal during regulation, preventing overtime.
This unprecedented 16-16 tie was Colorado School of Mines' first since 1977, and marked Washburn's first win. The result also highlighted the growing issue of extreme weather impacting college football games.
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