University of North Dakota Athletics

Lennon's 2003 football team was one of the best squads in program history, capturing another NCC crown and reaching the NCAA Division II National Championship Game.

The Fighting Sioux went 9-1 during the regular season, including a perfect 7-0 record in conference play to win the team's third league title in the last five seasons. Known for their play in the clutch, the 2003 Sioux won four of those games by one score, including an infamous 28-21 overtime triumph over North Dakota State in Grand Forks, to earn a postseason berth.

In the playoffs, UND rattled off three straight home wins over Pittsburg State, Winona State and previously unbeaten North Alabama to advance to title game for the second time in program history.

UND had seven players earn All-NCC First Team honors and four were selected to All-America teams.