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We solicit video of top plays from every Division III football program and this was our top clip.

Week 12 Play of the Week finalists

• As Heidelberg drove into Wittenberg territory with the chance to tie the game, Heath Eby made sure the lead was secure, intercepting Michael Mees' pass and returning it 60 yards to the end zone for a touchdown. Watch
• Just five minutes into their game against Christopher Newport, Mount Union's Chris Denton returned a punt 80 yards for the touchdown making it 14-0 Purple Raiders. It was Denton's fifth punt return for a score this season. Watch
• With Linfield hanging onto a 27-24 lead in the fourth quarter of the 2012 opening round playoff game vs PLU, linebacker Brian Dundas comes up big with a huge sack on second down that essentialy ends the game. PLU spikes the ball on third down to stop the clock and failed to convert on fourth down. Watch

You can see all of the nominated plays on our Week 12 highlights playlist below, and even more top plays on the D3sports.com YouTube channel.

Week 12 Play of the Week nominees

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