In 2002 Northwest was suppose to play Pitt State during their homecoming game, but construction to Beacat Stadium would allow only a few people to be seated. Northwest went looking for another location and approached the Kansas City Chiefs and asked them if they could rent Arrowhead Stadium. The year after, 2003, Pitt State decided to do the same, and rented Arrowhead. After those two years, the two universities signed a two year contract with the Chiefs. Because of the success of this game, that contract has been renewed for another two years, with Saturday's game being the first game of that renewed contract.
The first year the game was called "Clash of Champions," and was later renamed to the current name, "Fall Classic at Arrowhead". The game has attracted an average of 23,401 fans since the first game in 2002. During that first year the two universities set a Division II single-game attendance record with 26,695 fans attending.
This year's game will be one of those games a Bearcat fan cannot miss. Pitt State is fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, and Northwest is trying to remain undefeated. Another interesting fact is that Northwest has not trailed in a single game yet this year. Northwest is considered as the home team this year.
Results of past games:
| Year | Away Team | Home Team | Score |
| 2002 | PittState | Northwest | 7-29 |
| 2003 | Northwest | Pitt State | 20-19 |
| 2004 | Pittstate | Northwest | 21-17 |
| 2005 | Northwest | Pitt State | 35-56 |
For those who can't make it to the game Saturday there will be a live free video stream through CSTV.
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