Several Cardinals made key plays to contribute to the win. On defense Stephen Kelly made a crucial interception late in the game. Garrett Epple stopped the Gaels running back at the goalline on 4th and goal from the 1 yard line to complete an epic goalline stand by the Cardinals. Colar Kuhns connected on a key touchdown pass to Erik Evans to force Overtime. Nick Smith took a partially blocked field goal 90 yards for a touchdown, and Kevin Nickel burst added an exlamation point by scoring the game winning touchdown on a ten yard run in the second overtime period.