With Louisiana College trailing with 3.6 seconds left, the Wildcats saw their slim playoff hopes nearly evaporate. That is, until Jamie Bunting found Cortland Bell in the end zone for the score. It's the Play of the Week.

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

Week 9 Play of the Week finalists

• Christian Jackson takes a screen pass from Carter Hill 69 yards to the end zone for Waynesburg, breaking multiple tackles en route to giving the Yellow Jackets a 21-0 lead against Westminster (Pa.). Watch
• Ithaca wide receiver Joe Ingrao took a pass from Phil Neumann 58 yards to the end zone in the final minute of the Bombers' 21-14 upset of No. 7 Salisbury. Watch
• A dominant defensive performance for Linfield is punctuated by Colin Forman's punt block and touchdown against Willamette. Watch

You can see all of the nominated plays on our Week 9 highlights playlist below, and even more top plays on the D3sports.com YouTube channel.

Week 9 Play of the Week nominees

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