Tufts returns to the national stage on Sunday when it faces off against longtime foe RIT in the NCAA Division 3 championship game.
As the lone representative from New England on Memorial Day weekend, the Jumbos will have plenty of fans from the region cheering them on when they take the field at Lincoln Financial Field at 1 p.m.
However, both Tufts and RIT have several players who hail from the region and are set to play a meaningful role in the title game.
Here are six local players to watch in the NCAA D-3 championship game.