2015 Akron Zips Football Media Guide

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JATAVIS BROWN Senior, LB

DYLAN BRUMBAUGH Senior, OL

ISAIAH WILLIAMS Senior, OL

CODY GRICE Senior, NT



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2015 AKRON FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Sat., Sept. 5 Sat., Sept. 12 Sat., Sept. 19 Sat., Sept. 26 Sat., Oct. 3 Sat., Oct. 10 Sat., Oct. 17 Sat., Oct. 31 Sat., Nov. 7 Sat., Nov. 14 Sat., Nov. 21 Fri., Nov. 27 Fri., Dec. 4

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Location:...........................................Akron, Ohio 44325 Population:..........................200,000 (5th largest in Ohio) Founded:................................. 1870 as Buchtel College Enrollment:.........................................................26,000 Nickname:................................................................ Zips Colors:...................................... Blue (282) & Gold (871) Conference:...................... Mid-American (East Division) President:..................................Dr. Scott L. Scarborough Director of Athletics:.................................Larry Williams Faculty Athletics Representative: .....Dr. Deborah Owens Athletics Dept. Phone:...........................(330) 972-7080 Ticket Office:..........................1-888-99-AKRON (-25766

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

Cathy Bongiovi (Football Contact) Assistant AD for Communications Office Phone: ...............................(330) 972-6108 Cell Phone: ..................................(267) 326-5400 Email: ....................................cathyb@uakron.edu Sean Palchick Associate Director for Communications (330) 972-2677 | spalchick@uakron.edu TBA (Secondary Football Contact) Assistant Director for Communications (330) 972-6292 Chelsea Andorka Graduate Assistant for Communications (330) 972-7171 | ca73@zips.uakron.edu Jonathan Platten Graduate Assistant for Communications (330) 972-6584 | jnp33@zips.uakron.edu Office Fax...............................................(330) 374-8844 Website........................................................GoZips.com Twitter...@AkronZips | @ZipsFB | #GoZips | #ZipsGameday Facebook.................................Facebook.com/AkronZips ............................................Facebook.com/ZipsFB YouTube................................YouTube.com/ZipsAthletics

Stadium [City] Time............ TV.......... Radio Memorial Stadium [Normal, Okla.] 6 p.m. CT ........PPV... 1350 AM InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field 6 p.m. .... ESPN3... 1350 AM InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field 12/2 p.m. .... ESPN3... 1350 AM Cajun Field [Lafayette, La.] .................. 1350 AM InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field 2 p.m. ........ TBA... 1350 AM Rynearson Stadium [Ypsilanti, Mich.] 3 p.m. ........ TBA... 1350 AM Perry Stadium [Bowling Green, Ohio] 3 p.m. ........ TBA... 1350 AM InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field .................. 1350 AM Gillette Stadium [Foxboro, Mass.] .................. 1350 AM Yager Stadium [Oxford, Ohio] .................. 1350 AM InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field .................. 1350 AM InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field .................. 1350 AM Ford Field [Detroit, Mich.] 8 p.m. .... ESPN2 *Mid-American Conference game

Mailing Address Shipping Address The University of Akron University of Akron Athletics Rhodes Arena, Suite 83 373 Carroll Street Akron, OH 44325-5201 Rhodes Arena, Suite 83 Akron, OH 44325-5201

HISTORY

First Year of Football:..............................................1891 All-Time Record:.....498-520-36 [entering 115th season] First Year of Div. I Football:.............................1987* Record in NCAA Div. I-A (FBS).... 119-199-2 (28 yrs.) All-Time MAC Record:.....................71-114 (23 yrs.) MAC Titles:.........................................................1 (2005) MAC East Division Titles:........................ 2 (2000, 2005) NCAA D-I Bowl Games:..............................1 (2005 Motor City) Postseason Appearances...........................3 (3-4 record) 2005 (1-1)................................................................. W, 31-30 vs. Northern Illinois in MAC Championship L, 31-38 vs. Memphis in Motor City Bowl 1985 (0-1)................................................................. L, 27-35 at Rhode Island in 1st round of I-AA Playoffs 1976 (2-1)........ W, 27-6 vs. UNLV in NCAA II Playoff W, 29-26 vs. Northern Michigan in Knute Rockne Bowl L, 13-24 vs. Montana State in Pioneer Bowl 1968 (0-1)................................................................. L, 13-33 vs. Louisiana Tech in Grantland Rice Bowl * - Akron was the first school to move from I-AA to I-A. Stadium:....................... InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field Capacity:........... 30,000 [official sellout is 27,881] Playing Surface:.......................................ProGrass Record at InfoCision Stadium:.......... 13-23 (6 yrs.) Press Box Phone...........................(330) 972-2913

TEAM INFORMATION

2014 Record:..................................................5-7 overall 2014 MAC Record:...................... 3-5 (4th East Division) Offensive Alignment:.......................................... Spread Defensive Alignment:................................................ 4-3

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Letterwinners Returning– 47 (23 offense, 20 defense, 4 specialists) Letterwinners Lost– 25 (14 offense, 11 defense, 0 specialists) Starters Returning– 12 (7 offense, 5 defense, 4 specialists) Starters Lost– 10 (5 offense, 5 defense, 0 specialists)

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach:............Terry Bowden (West Virginia ‘78) Career Record: .........................151-87-2 (21 yrs.) Akron Record: ................................. 11-25 (3 yrs.) MAC Record:....................................... 7-17 (3 yrs.) Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator:.............. . Chuck Amato (North Carolina State ‘69) 4th season at Akron Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks:............................ A.J. Milwee (North Alabama ‘09) 4th season at Akron Special Teams Coordinator / Wide Receivers:.................. Jeff Bowden (Florida State ‘83) 4th season at Akron Tight Ends / H-Backs:....................................................... Trent Boykin (Youngstown State ‘95 4th season at Akron Offensive Line / Offensive Run Game Coordinator:......... Darrell Funk (Colorado State ‘88) 1st season at Akron Running Backs:............................................................... Eric Hickson (Kansas State ‘99) 1st season at Akron Cornerbacks / Defensive Passing Game Coordinator:..... Otis Mounds (Auburn, ‘03) 2nd season at Akron Defensive Line:.................................................................. Todd Stroud (Florida State ‘85) 4th season at Akron Safeties:........................................................................... Mike Woodford (Arizona ‘82) 4th season at Akron GoZips.com/ZipsFB


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick Facts.................................................2 2015 Schedule...........................................2 Campus Map..............................................4 Athletics Communications.........................5 Directions to Campus.................................5 Media Policies and Services.......................6 Local Media................................................7 Akron-IMG Sports Network.........................7 Alphabetical Roster.................................8-9 Numerical Roster.....................................8-9 Roster Breakdown....................................10 Preseason Depth Chart.............................11 Zips by State and Hometown...................12 PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge.................13 Traditions............................................ 14-17 Where Does “Zips” Come From?..............15 The Rubber Bowl................................ 18-19 InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field.... 20-21 Attendance Records..................................21 Varsity “A” Hall of Fame............................22

MEET THE ZIPS

Returning Student-Athletes............... 23-59 Newcomers..............................................60

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach Terry Bowden.................. 62-65 Coaching Staff.................................... 66-77 Support Staff............................................78

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2014 SEASON REVIEW

2014 Results............................................80 2014 Team Statistics................................81 Individual Statistics............................ 81-82 Defensive Statistics..................................83 Starting Lineups.......................................84 Individual Game-by-Game Statistics.. 84-87 Game Participation...................................88 Team Game-by-Game Comparison..........89 Red Zone Statistics...................................89 Team Game-by-Game Statistics................90 Game Superlatives...................................91 Last Time It Happened..............................92 Game Recaps...................................... 93-98

OPPONENTS

2015 Opponent Information ........100-103 All-Time Series Records......................... 104 Mid-American Conference Schedule..... 105 Opponent Composite Schedule............ 106

RECORDS

Game Records | Offense........................ 108 Game Records | Defense....................... 109 Team Records........................................ 109 Season Records | Offense...................... 110 Miscellaneous Records.......................... 111 Rushing Records............................112-114 Passing Records.............................115-118 Receiving Records..........................119-121

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Total Offense..................................122-123 Punt Return and Kick Return ................ 124 All-Purpose Yards................................... 125 Kicking Records..................................... 126 Punting Records.................................... 127 Scoring Records..............................127-128 Defense..........................................129-131 Year-by-Year Offensive Stats................... 132 Year-by-Year Defensive Stats.................. 133 All-Americans........................................ 134 Conference Honors........................134-138 All-Time Letterwinners....................139-143 Postseason Recaps.........................144-145 Year-by-Year Results........................146-152 Miscellaneous Results Records............. 152 All-Time Series Records vs. Opponents. 153 All-Time Head Coach Records................ 154 Zips in the Pros...............................155-157

CREDITS

The 2015 University of Akron Football media guide is a product of The University of Akron Athletics Communications office. The publication was designed, written, and edited by Cathy Bongiovi, with editorial assistance from Dallas Moyer, Sean Palchick, and Kelci Yeager. Cover design and template by Jessica Atsas. Photography by Jeff Harwell, John Ashley, Phil Burling, Ernie Aranyosi, and David Maxwell.

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DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS | ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

CONTACT INFO

External Relations Office Phone: (330) 972-7468 External Relations/Athletics Comm. Fax: (330) 374-8844 InfoCision Stadium Press Box Phone: (330) 374-2913 Athletics Ticket Office: 1-888-99-AKRON Athletics Dept. Phone: (330) 972-7080 Athletics Department Fax: (330) 972-5473 Athletics Web Site: GoZips.com Mid-American Conference Office Phone: (216) 566-4622 MAC Office Fax: (216) 858-9622 MAC Web Site: www.MAC-Sports.com

Below are directions to the UA campus and InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (building #99 on the campus map on page 4). From Rt. 8 North: Exit Buchtel Avenue. Go straight through traffic light. Turn right on Carroll Street at the next traffic light. InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field is to your left. Gameday media parking is in Lot 1 at this intersection (Carroll Street/Spicer Street). From I-77 North, Rt. 8 North, I-76 West: Take 77 North/76 West to Route 8 North. Take the first exit (Carroll Street/Buchtel Ave.). Turn left at the stop light. The second traffic light is the Carroll Street/Spicer Street intersection. InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field is to your left. Gameday media parking is in Lot 1 at this intersection. From Route 8 South: Follow 76 East/77 South to the Route 8 North/ Cuyahoga Falls exit. Take the first exit (Carroll Street/Buchtel Ave.). Turn left at the stop light. The second traffic light is the Carroll Street/Spicer Street intersection. InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field is to your left. Gameday media parking is in Lot 1 at this intersection. From I-76 East/I-77 South: Follow 76 East/77 South to the Route 8 North/ Cuyahoga Falls exit. Take the first exit (Carroll Street/Buchtel). Turn left at the stop light. The second traffic light is the Carroll Street/Spicer Street intersection. InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field is to your left. Gameday media parking is in Lot 1 at this intersection. From the west on Market Street: Take Market to Union Street and follow Union Street to Buchtel Avenue. At Buchtel turn left and go to the first traffic light. Turn right at the light onto Spicer Street. InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field is straight ahead. Gameday media parking is in Lot 1 at the corner of Carroll and Spicer Streets. From the west on Exchange Street: Take Exchange to Spicer Sreet and turn left. InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field is to your left. Gameday media parking is in Lot 1 at the Carroll and Spicer Streets. #ZipsGameday

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Rhodes Arena • Suite 83 • Akron, OH 44325-5201 CATHY

BONGIOVI } Assistant AD for Communications [Football Contact] } E-Mail: cathyb@uakron.edu } Office: (330) 972-6106 • Cell: (267) 326-5400 } Contact for Football SEAN

PALCHICK } Associate Director for Communications } E-Mail: spalchick@uakron.edu } Office: (330) 972-2677 • Cell: (440) 567-3992 } Contact for Men’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, XC/Track & Field CHELSEA

ANDORKA } Graduate Assistant for Communications } E-Mail: ca73@zips.uakron.edu } Office: (330) 972-7171 • Cell: (330) 844-6305 } Contact for Volleyball, Tennis, XC/Track & Field [secondary contact] JONATHAN

PLATTEN } Graduate Assistant for Communications } E-Mail: jnp33@zips.uakron.edu } Office: (330) 972-6584 • Cell: (216) 973-4181 } Contact for Women’s Soccer, Rifle, Swimming & Diving, Softball

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MEDIA POLICIES & SERVICES MEDIA CREDENTIALS

Members of the media wishing to cover Akron football should direct their credential requests to Assistant AD for Communications Cathy Bongiovi (cathyb@uakron.edu). All such requests must be made in writing on company letterhead or via e-mail. Please include photography and parking needs. If time permits, credentials will be mailed, otherwise all passes will be left at the media entrance in the House of LaRose Main Lobby of InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located along Union Street on stadium’s west side). Admittance to the Press Box (level 7) at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field is limited to working media only.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

Accredited photographers may work from the sidelines or end zones outside the limit lines. No one other than team personnel may enter the coaching box or team area (violators will have their credentials revoked). Only those on assignment and with proper media credentials will be allowed to shoot game action.

MEDIA SEATING

Media will be assigned seats in the press seating area located in the center of the press box (level 7) at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field. Media seating assignments will be posted throughout level 7.

MEDIA PARKING

Media parking is available in the parking garage (Lot 1) at the northeast corner of the Spicer/Carroll intersection.

VISITING RADIO

Phone lines for visiting originating radio broadcasts (two ISDN, two POTS) will be provided on a reciprocal basis. Contact Assistant AD for Communications Cathy Bongiovi to obtain those numbers in advance of game day.

NON-ORIGINATING RADIO

Individuals representing radio stations which are not originating the broadcast of the game will be considered on a space-available basis.

TELEPHONES / INTERNET

Complimentary phone lines and hi-speed internet connections are available in the working press area as is complimentary wireless access. Dial 9 to get an outside line.

NFL SCOUTS

NFL scouts will be provided media credentials and will be seated in the press seating area located in the center of the press box at InfoCision StadiumSumma Field. Credentials for NFL scouts should be requested by the parent club on official team letterhead or via e-mail.

GAME DAY

Pregame packets, including notes and statistics, will be available in the press seating area located in the center of the press box at InfoCision StadiumSumma Field prior to each Akron home game. Statistics will be provided at the end of each quarter, at halftime, and at the conclusion of each home contest, in addition to a running play-byplay and postgame notes. Stat monitors will be set up in the press seating area to allow up-to-the-second information. During pregame, a media meal is usually provided in the press box (level 7) at InfoCision StadiumSumma Field near the press seating area.

WEEKLY MEDIA AVAILABILITY

Monday: MAC teleconference. Tuesday: Weekly news conference (Noon., Stile Athletics Field House). The team will practice in the morning, with coaches and players available immediately following. PRACTICES ARE CLOSED. Policies: Post-game locker room is closed; Team’s off day is Sunday.

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POSTGAME INTERVIEWS

After a 10-minute cooling-off period, postgame interviews with both coaches and UA players will be conducted in the north endzone facility at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field. To interview visiting players, check with the SID representative concerning that school’s interview procedure. The Akron locker room is closed to the media.

ACCESS TO ZIPS INFORMATION

GoZips.com – The official web site of The University of Akron Department of Athletics includes rosters, schedules, statistics, student-athletes profiles, press releases, game notes, and more. The site is updated daily and also includes links to listen to and watch UA Athletics events live over the Internet. E-Mail List – Press releases, notes and statistics are e-mailed to a large contingent of media. To be added to the list, please contact Assistant AD Cathy Bongiovi or Associate Director for Communications Dallas Moyer (dm60@uakron.edu). MAC-Sports.com – The league’s official web site contains information on all 13 schools, including updated conference stats, schedules, and standings.

ZIPS LIVE COACHES SHOW

Every week throughout the season from 7-8 p.m. ET Akron head coach Terry Bowden can be heard on the weekly radio program Zips Live, presented by Lee Hyder and Associates. The show airs locally on 1350 AM (WARF). Visit GoZips.com/broadcasts/ index to listen online.

ZIPS FOOTBALL WITH TERRY BOWDEN

Weekly throughout the season, head coach Terry Bowden will review the previous week’s game and preview the Zips’ upcoming opponent on the 30-minute television show, Zips Football with Terry Bowden, presented by Wentz Financial Group. The show will be carried by SportsTime Ohio. Visit GoZips.com/broadcasts/index for a complete schedule of airtimes. GoZips.com/ZipsFB


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MEDIA OUTLETS

LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS WIRE SERVICE

Columbus AP Bureau...................................Web site: www.ap.org 614-885-2727................................................... Fax: 614-885-3248 1103 Schrock Rd., Suite 300 | Columbus, OH 43229 Sports Editor: Rusty Miller...........................E-Mail: rmiller@ap.org Cleveland AP Bureau 216-771-2172................................................... Fax: 216-771-4218 815 Superior Ave., Suite 1203 | Cleveland, OH 44114-2768 Sports Writer: Tom Withers........................E-mail: twithers@ap.org

DAILY NEWSPAPERS

Akron Beacon Journal 330-996-3800............................................. Fax: 330-996-3629 44 East Exchange | Akron, OH 44328 Sports Editor: Ron Ledgard.....E-Mail: bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com Beat Writer: George M. Thomas.E-Mail: sportswriterabj@sbcglobal.net

2015 IMG COLLEGE AFFILIATES

• SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF), Akron • 1420 WHK, Cleveland • 1440 WHKZ, Warren/Youngstown • SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF) on iHeart Radio and TuneIn.com/AkronZips

2015 ZIPS LIVE COACHES SHOW AFFILIATES

• SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF), Akron • SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF) on iHeart Radio and TuneIn.com/AkronZips

ABOUT THE AKRON-IMG SPORTS NETWORK

The Akron-IMG Sports Network broadcasts University of Akron football games, men’s soccer matches and men’s and women’s basketball games throughout northeast Ohio and worldwide via the Internet (iHeartRadio.com). SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF) in Akron will once again serve as the flagship station for the Akron-IMG Sports Network, providing the sounds of the Zips in action to alumni and fans in Summit County and the surrounding area. Zips football can also be heard on 1420 WHK in Cleveland and 1440 WHKZ in Warren/Youngstown. Each football broadcast begins 60 minutes prior to kick-off. All football games will be carried on GoZips.com, in addition to being broadcast live on SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF). Zips Live, the one-hour, weekly radio show featuring University of Akron coaches and student-athletes will once again be carried by AkronIMG Sports Network flagship WARF beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Visit GoZips.com/broadcasts/index for a complete schedule of airtimes. #ZipsGameday

ON-AIR TALENT

Veteran announcer Steve French is behind the microphone for his 26th season as the radio play-by-play “Voice of the Zips” for football and men’s basketball, while long-time UA personality Joe Dunn will provide sideline color commentary and analysis. When not broadcasting Akron games, French serves as sports director at WNIR 100 FM “The Talk of Akron” and is part of the station’s highly rated morning drive program. Dunn, a former staff member of the Akron Athletics Department, is also an expert on the Ohio prep sports scene, he is the host of High School Playbook, which airs each week on SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF), and with Big Time Sports on 1350 AM and television. During Zips football broadcasts, Dunn fills the role of sideline reporter. Brad Detwiler enters his fifth season in the radio booth and was a three-letterwinner for Zips football from 1999-2001. Detwiler played in 33 games in a Zips uniform, including starting at safety in all 11 contests as a senior in 2001.

CONTACT INFO

Play-By-Play: ......Steve French [steve@wnir.com] Analyst: ..........................................Brad Detwiler Sideline Reporter: Joe Dunn...................[sumstarjjd@yahoo.com] www.sportsradio1350.com 330-836-4700.................Fax: 330-836-5321 7755 Freedom Ave. | North Canton, Ohio 44720 Program Director: Keith Kennedy

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Canton Repository 330-580-8494............................................ Fax: 330-454-5745 500 Market Avenue | Canton, OH 44702 Sports Editor: Chris Beaven (x8345).....E-Mail: chris.beaven@cantonrep.com Sports Writer: Mike Popovich.. E-Mail: mike.popovich@cantonrep.com The Buchtelite (student) 330-972-7459................................................. Fax: 330-972-7810 Student Union, Room 55-LL | Akron, OH 44325 E-Mail: sports@buchtelite.com

TELEVISION

WEWS-TV 5 (ABC).......................... Sports Director: Andy Baskin 216-431-3700...........................................Fax: 216-431-3666 3001 Euclid Ave | Cleveland, OH 44115 WJW-TV 8 (FOX)..............................Sports Director: John Telich 216-432-4247...........................................Fax: 216-391-9559 800 S. Marginal Road | Cleveland, OH 44103 WKYC-TV 3 (NBC).........................Sports Director: Jim Donovan 216-344-3333...........................................Fax: 216-344-3314 1403 E. 6th Street | Cleveland, OH 44114 Sports Producer: Jeff Yakawiak (x7417) WOIO-TV 19 (CBS)........................Sports Director: Tony Zarrella 216-771-1943...........................................Fax: 216-436-5460 1717 E. 12th Street | Cleveland, OH 44114

RADIO

WAKR-1590 AM (WONE-FM, WQMX-FM).....Web site: www.wakr.net 330-869-9800...........................................Fax: 330-869-9750 1795 West Market Street | Akron, OH 44313 News Director: Ed Esposito ESPN-990 AM (WTIG)....................Program Director: Ray Jeske 330-837-9900...........................................Fax: 330-837-9844 P.O. Box 608 | Massillon, OH 44647 WZIP-88.1 FM (student).......Web site: www3.uakron.edu/wzip/ 30-972-7105...............................................Fax: 330-972-5521 302 E. Buchtel Ave. #1004 | Akron, OH 44325 General Manager: Tom Beck WHK-1220 AM, WHKW-1440 AM .... Program Director: Tim Vaughn 1-888-285-9640........................................Fax: 216-901-1104 4 Summit Park Drive #150 | Independence, OH 44131 WNIR-100 FM............................ Sports Reporter: Steve French 330-673-2331...........................................Fax: 330-673-0301 P.O. Box 2170 | Akron, OH 44309 WKNR-850 AM...................Web site: www.espncleveland.com 440-838-1220...........................................Fax: 440-526-1993 9446 Broadview Road | Cleveland, OH 44147 WTAM-1100 AM (WMJI-105.7 FM).Sports Director: Mike Snyder 216-642-4636...........................................Fax: 216-901-8133 6200 Oak Tree Blvd | Independence, OH 44131 WHBC-1480 AM............................... Web site: www.whbc.com 330-456-7166...........................................Fax: 330-456-7199 P.O. Box 9917 | Canton, OH 44711 Sports Director: Jim Johnson

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Cleveland Plain Dealer 216-999-4370.............................................Fax: 216-999-6276 1801 Superior Avenue | Cleveland, OH 44114 Sports Editor: Roy Hewitt College Sports Editor: David Campbell E-Mail: sports@plaind.com Beat Writer: Elton Alexander......... E-Mail: efasports@aol.com


2015 AKRON FOOTBALL ROSTER

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NUMERICAL ROSTER 1 Jatavis Brown 1 Hakeem Lawrence 2 Larry Hope 2 Michaelee Harris 3 Michael Means, Jr. 3 Darryl Monroe 4 Chris Bivins 5 Tyrell Goodman 5 Rodney Coe 6 DeAndre Scott 7 Tra’Von Chapman 7 Jerome Lane 8 Donnell Alexander 9 Ulysees Gilbert III 9 Richie Cooper 10 Mykel Traylor-Bennett 10 Richard Dorvilus 11 A.J. Coney 12 Imani Davis 13 Thomas Woodson 13 Wedley Charles 14 Devyn Wood 15 Cory Morrow 15 Troy Jones 16 Kyle Pohl 17 Bryce Jones 17 Matthew Hoyer 18 Josh McNeil 19 Caleb Chapman 20 Kyron Brown 21 Kris Givens 21 Van Edwards, Jr. 22 Mikee Hayes 24 Jordan George 25 D.J. Jones 26 Fredrick Crow II 27 John Senter 28 Manny Morgan 29 Bryce Cheek 31 Jamal Baggett 32 Zach Guiser 33 Jason Williams 34 Conor Hundley 34 Jamal Marcus 35 Newman Williams 36 Cody Grice 37 Tom O’Leary 37 Danny Seafler 38 Zach Paul 39 James Turner 39 Landon Yeartie 40 Anthony Lauro 43 Nathan Bischof 43 Zach Gingerich 44 Anthony Young 45 Zachary Sweat 46 Shawn Kirk 48 Robert Stein 49 Christian Allen 50 Brock Boxen 50 Undrea Bullard

LB Sr. 5-11 222 RB R-Jr. 5-7 180 DB Jr. 6-0 192 WR R-Sr. 6-0 210 WR R-Jr. 6-2 200 LB Sr. 6-1 235 S R-Jr. 5-11 185 WR R-Jr. 6-2 215 DL R-Sr. 6-3 305 CB Jr. 5-11 185 QB So. 6-1 216 LB So. 6-3 220 RB Sr. 5-11 219 LB Fr. 6-1 225 WR Fr. 5-8 158 WR Jr. 6-3 215 DE R-Jr. 6-1 227 WR R-So. 5-8 180 WR Sr. 5-9 180 QB So. 6-1 240 CB R-Jr. 5-7 162 QB R-Fr. 6-2 185 S Jr. 6-0 204 QB Sr. 6-2 220 QB Sr. 6-3 210 DB R-Sr. 6-0 178 QB Jr. 6-4 210 TE Jr. 6-5 265 QB R-Fr. 6-2 212 CB R-Fr. 6-1 186 CB Sr. 5-11 175 RB Fr. 5-9 185 CB So. 5-9 166 CB R-Fr. 5-11 193 RB Jr. 5-8 191 RB So. 5-8 180 CB Sr. 5-7 165 RB So. 5-8 185 CB Sr. 6-0 195 S R-Fr. 5-11 190 S So. 6-0 195 DB Fr. 6-3 185 RB Sr. 5-10 206 DL R-Jr. 6-2 240 TE/LB R-Fr. 6-2 250 DL Sr. 5-11 275 PK So. 5-11 190 WR Sr. 5-9 175 P/K Sr. 6-3 221 S R-Jr. 5-11 201 WR R-Fr. 5-7 165 WR R-Fr. 5-10 195 DB R-Fr. 6-2 210 P/K So. 6-3 209 ATH So. 6-0 176 DB R-Jr. 5-11 200 PK R-Fr. 5-10 210 PK Sr. 5-8 171 FB Jr. 6-1 252 DL Fr. 6-3 272 DL R-Fr. 6-6 295

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos. 8 Donnell Alexander RB 49 Christian Allen FB 31 Jamal Baggett S 43 Nathan Bischof DB 4 Chris Bivins S 77 Andrew Bohan OL 50 Brock Boxen DL 1 Jatavis Brown LB 20 Kyron Brown CB 55 Tommy Brown OL 75 Dylan Brumbaugh OL 88 Michael Buddenberg LS 50 Undrea Bullard DL 84 Avery Cagle TE 70 Michael Casimos OL 19 Caleb Chapman QB 7 Tra’Von Chapman QB 13 Wedley Charles CB 29 Bryce Cheek CB 5 Rodney Coe DL 11 A.J. Coney WR 9 Richie Cooper WR 95 Darius Copeland DL 26 Fredrick Crow II RB 12 Imani Davis WR 85 Jaquavis Dixon ATH 10 Richard Dorvilus DE 21 Van Edwards, Jr. RB 57 Stephen Ericksen OL 54 Dylan Evans LB 63 Nick Fazio OL 87 Tyler Fitzpatrick TE 64 Kyle Foster P 60 Nick Gasser PK/P 52 LaVonne Gauthney OL 24 Jordan George CB 9 Ulysees Gilbert III LB 43 Zach Gingerich P/K 21 Kris Givens CB 5 Tyrell Goodman WR 36 Cody Grice DL 65 Hayden Grover LS 32 Zach Guiser S 2 Michaelee Harris WR 58 Andrew Hauser LB 22 Mikee Hayes CB 73 Mitchell Hlay OL 2 Larry Hope DB 96 Alfonso Horner DE 17 Matthew Hoyer QB 34 Conor Hundley RB 17 Bryce Jones DB 25 D.J. Jones RB 15 Troy Jones QB 53 Travonte Junius DE/LB 79 Rich Kallay OL 46 Shawn Kirk PK 83 Michael Kish TE

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Yr. Sr. Jr. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. R-Fr. Sr. Sr. So. R-Fr. Fr. Jr. R-Fr. So. R-Jr. Sr. R-Sr. R-So Fr. So. So. Sr. Fr. R-Jr. Fr. So. Sr. R-Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. R-Fr. So. R-Fr. Fr. So. Sr. R-Jr. Sr. R-Fr. So. R-Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. R-Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. So.

Ht. 5-11 6-1 5-11 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-4 6-5 5-11 6-6 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-7 6-0 6-3 5-8 5-8 6-1 5-8 5-9 6-2 6-1 5-9 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-3 5-11 6-2 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-1 5-9 6-7 6-0 6-3 6-4 5-10 6-0 5-8 6-2 6-3 6-5 5-10 6-4

Wt. 219 252 190 210 185 290 272 222 186 336 288 195 295 227 320 212 216 162 195 305 180 158 280 180 180 185 227 185 300 220 284 237 185 167 290 193 225 209 175 215 275 200 195 210 219 166 275 192 230 210 206 178 191 220 210 290 210 237

[as of July 1]

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Ht. 6-3 6-3 5-10 5-7 6-2 6-0 6-5 6-2 6-1 6-2 5-8 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-2 5-10 6-4 6-5 5-11 5-9 6-4 5-7 6-1 6-2 5-8 5-11 6-3 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-1 5-7 6-0

Wt. 300 220 195 180 240 245 265 200 235 217 185 204 190 305 221 269 210 210 225 210 220 305 185 175 232 165 240 270 171 200 215 201 185 296 250 210 185 240 165 176

Hometown / High School / Previous School Haviland, Ohio / Wayne Trace Akron, Ohio / Firestone Bradenton, Fla. / Manatee Miami, Fla. / Hialeah-Miami Lakes Durham, N.C. / Hillside / Ohio State Cincinnati, Ohio / Princeton Durham, N.C. / Milford Academy / Copiah-Lincoln CC Cincinnati, Ohio / Archbishop Moeller / Scottsdale CC Orlando, Fla. / Dr. Phillips / Washington State Akron, Ohio / Kenmore Naples, Fla. / Naples Geneva, Ohio / Geneva Tucker, Ga. / St. Pius X Catholic Hudson, Ohio / Hudson Broadview Heights, Ohio / Padua Canton, Ohio / Canton McKinley / Ohio State Farmersville, Ohio / Valley View North Canton, Ohio / Green Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Dillard Cleveland, Ohio / John Adams Copley, Ohio / Copley Senior Willoughby, Ohio / Willoughby South Frederick, Md. / Thomas Johnson / Hargrave (Va.) MA Brecksville, Ohio / Brecksville-Broadview Heights Uniontown, Ohio / Uniontown Lake / Albany Huber Heights, Ohio / Wayne Buford, Ga. / Buford Maple Heights, Ohio / John Adams Cincinnati, Ohio / Sycamore Canton, Ohio / McKinley Reynoldsburg, Ohio / Reynoldsburg Fairfield, Ohio / Fairfield Hialeah, Fla. / Champagnat Catholic / Milford Academy Cleveland, Ohio / John Adams Akron, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary Lebanon, Ohio / Lebanon Mount Orab, Ohio / Western Brown Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway Senior Columbus, Ohio / Marion-Franklin Medina, Ohio / Lakewood St. Edward / Indiana

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51 Tevan Ray 52 LaVonne Gauthney 53 Travonte Junius 54 Dylan Evans 55 Tommy Brown 56 Isaiah Williams 56 Deon’Tae Moore 57 Stephen Ericksen 58 Andrew Hauser 59 John Rachal 60 Nick Gasser 63 Nick Fazio 64 Kyle Foster 65 Hayden Grover 66 Kyle Ritz 68 Brian Reinke 69 Ryan Kortokrax 70 Michael Casimos 71 Quaison Osborne 73 Mitchell Hlay 75 Dylan Brumbaugh 77 Andrew Bohan 79 Rich Kallay 80 Andrew Pratt 82 Austin Wolf 83 Michael Kish 84 Avery Cagle 85 Jaquavis Dixon 86 Dylan Seibel 87 Tyler Fitzpatrick 88 Michael Buddenberg 90 Se’Von Pittman 92 Daryan Martin 95 Darius Copeland 96 Alfonso Horner 98 Christopher Spruill 99 Tyler Shipman

LB So. 5-10 210 OL So. 6-1 290 DE/LB Fr. 6-3 210 LB Sr. 6-2 220 OL Sr. 6-4 336 OL R-Sr. 6-3 296 DE So. 6-2 217 OL So. 6-3 300 LB Jr. 6-1 219 LB Jr. 6-2 225 PK/P R-Fr. 6-0 167 OL R-Fr. 6-3 284 P R-Fr. 6-2 185 LS R-Fr. 5-11 200 OL R-Fr. 6-5 305 DL R-Fr. 6-4 220 OL So. 6-3 300 OL Jr. 6-2 320 OL Sr. 6-3 305 OL Fr. 6-7 275 OL Sr. 6-5 288 OL Sr. 6-3 290 OL Fr. 6-5 290 WR Sr. 6-5 210 WR So. 6-3 210 TE So. 6-4 237 TE Fr. 6-4 227 ATH Fr. 6-2 185 TE R-So. 6-4 232 TE R-Jr. 6-5 237 LS So. 5-11 195 DL Jr. 6-3 269 TE Jr. 6-0 245 DL So. 6-1 280 DE Sr. 6-3 230 DL So. 6-2 270 DT Fr. 6-1 240

COACHING STAFF

Terry Bowden, Head Coach Chuck Amato, Associate HC / Defensive Coord. A.J. Milwee, Offensive Coord. / Quarterbacks Jeff Bowden, ST Coord./ Wide Receivers Trent Boykin, Tight Ends/H-Backs Darrell Funk, O-Line / Off. Run Game Coord. Eric Hickson, Running Backs Otis Mounds, CB / Def. Passing Game Coord. Todd Stroud, Defensive Line Mike Woodford, Safeties Brett Ekkens (Offense), Kory Gribbin (Defense), John Hughes (Defense), Graduate Assistants

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Fransohn Bickley Michael Casimos Mykel Traylor-Bennett Tra’Von Chapman LaVonne Gauthney John Rachal

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No. Name Pos. 69 Ryan Kortokrax OL 7 Jerome Lane LB 40 Anthony Lauro WR 1 Hakeem Lawrence RB 34 Jamal Marcus DL 92 Daryan Martin TE 18 Josh McNeil TE 3 Michael Means, Jr. WR 3 Darryl Monroe LB 56 Deon’Tae Moore DE 28 Manny Morgan RB 15 Cory Morrow S 37 Tom O’Leary PK 71 Quaison Osborne OL 38 Zach Paul P/K 90 Se’Von Pittman DL 16 Kyle Pohl QB 80 Andrew Pratt WR 59 John Rachal LB 51 Tevan Ray LB 68 Brian Reinke DL 66 Kyle Ritz OL 6 DeAndre Scott CB 37 Danny Seafler WR 86 Dylan Seibel TE 27 John Senter CB 99 Tyler Shipman DT 98 Christopher Spruill DL 48 Robert Stein PK 45 Zachary Sweat DB 10 Mykel Traylor-Bennett WR 39 James Turner S 33 Jason Williams DB 56 Isaiah Williams OL 35 Newman Williams TE/LB 82 Austin Wolf WR 14 Devyn Wood QB 13 Thomas Woodson QB 39 Landon Yeartie WR 44 Anthony Young ATH


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RETURNING OFFENSIVE PARTICIPANTS–— 23

Quarterback (2): Kyle Pohl (28/22), Thomas Woodson (8/2). Running Back (6): Christian Allen (11/0), Conor Hundley (35/9), D.J. Jones (19/0), Anthony Lauro (1/0), Hakeem Lawrence (4/1), Manny Morgan (3/0). Offensive Line (8): Andrew Bohan (27/0), Scott Boyett (1/0), Tommy Brown (11/10), Dylan Brumbaugh (33/24), Michael Casimos (10/0), Stephen Ericksen (1/0), Quaison Osborne (19/10), Isaiah Williams (34/14). Tight End (0). Wide Receiver (6): Fransohn Bickley (23/8), Imani Davis (36/3), Tyrell Goodman (19/5), Andrew Pratt (32/5), Mykel Traylor-Bennett (21/6), Austin Wolf (6/0).

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LOST OFFENSIVE PARTICIPANTS–— 14

Quarterback (1): Nick Hirschman (3/0). Running back (2): Jawon Chisholm (46/38), Nick Rossi (48/11). Offensive Line (3): Cedric Brittnum (12/8), Travis Switzer (43/39), Joe McNamara (23/11). Tight End (2): Jeff Allen (13/0), Anthony Ritossa (41/8). Wide Receiver (6): Nick Bice (9/0), Zach D’Orazio (28/21), Jerome Lewis (22/3), Keith Sconiers (42/25), L.T. Smith III (48/34), Tyler Williams (45/5).

CONOR

HUNDLEY

RETURNING DEFENSIVE PARTICIPANTS–— 20

Defensive Line (6): Darius Copeland (9/0), Mike Davis (7/0), Richard Dorvilus (8/1), Cody Grice (36/36), Deon’Tae Moore (2/0), Se’Von Pittman (12/12). Linebacker (6): Jatavis Brown (35/25), Dylan Evans (34/7), Andrew Hauser (10/0), Alfonso Horner (34/21), Jerome Lane (12/0), John Rachal (12/0). Secondary (8): Bryce Cheek (23/5), Kris Givens (12/10), Bryan Green (4/0), Zach Guiser (12/0), Cory Morrow (21/0), DeAndre Scott (16/10), John Senter (31/5), James Turner (18/0).

LOST DEFENSIVE PARTICIPANTS–— 11

Defensive Line (3): Nordly Capi (24/14), Keonte Hollis (23/1), Nmesoma Okafor (15/2). Linebacker (3): Justin March-Lillard (46/35), C.J. Mizell (20/13), Jon Shelby (21/0). Secondary (5): Martel Durant (32/3), Bre’ Ford (38/16), Devonte Morgan (44/17), Drew Phillips (9/0), Johnny Robinson (45/30).

RETURNING SPECIALISTS–— 4

Kicker (2): Tom O’Leary (2/0), Robert Stein (36/0). Punter (1): Zach Paul (36/0). Long Snapper (1): Michael Buddenberg (12/0).

LOST SPECIALISTS–— 0 RETURNING STARTERS–— 12

Offense (7 positions): RG Tommy Brown, LG Dylan Brumbaugh, RB Conor Hundley, RT Quaison Osborne, QB Kyle Pohl, WR Andrew Pratt/Mykel Traylor-Bennett, LT Isaiah Williams. Defense (5 positions): LB Jatavis Brown, CB Kris Givens, NT Cody Grice, DL Se’Von Pittman, CB DeAndre Scott.

JATAVIS

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LOST STARTERS–— 10

Offense (5): RT Cedrick Brittnum, RB Jawon Chisholm, WR Zach D’Orazio, WR L.T. Smith III, C Travis Switzer. Defense (5): DE Nordly Capi, S Bre’ Ford/Johnny Robinson, LB Justin March-Lillard, LB C.J. Mizell, S Devonte Morgan.

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PRESEASON DEPTH CHART (as of July 1)

OFFENSE (Spread) 16 7 15 13

Kyle Pohl (Sr., 6-3, 210) Tra’Von Chapman (So., 6-1, 216) Troy Jones (Sr., 6-2, 220) Thomas Woodson (So., 6-1, 240)

34 8

Conor Hundley (Sr., 5-10, 206) Donnell Alexander (Sr., 5-11, 219)

35 49

Newman Williams (R-Fr., 6-2, 250) Christian Allen (Jr., 6-1, 252)

TE

18 84

Josh McNeil (Jr., 6-5, 265) Avery Cagle (Fr., 6-4, 227)

X- WR Z- WR Y- WR LT

5 11 80

Tyrell Goodman (R-Jr., 6-2, 215) A.J. Coney (R-So., 5-8, 180) Andrew Pratt (Sr., 6-5, 210)

2 3

OR

Austin Wolf (So., 6-3, 210) Imani Davis (Sr., 5-9, 180)

56 50

Isaiah Williams (R-Sr., 6-3, 296) Undrea Bullard (R-Fr., 6-6, 295)

LG

75 52

Dylan Brumbaugh (Sr., 6-5, 288) LaVonne Gauthney (So., 6-1, 290)

C

77 57

Andrew Bohan (Sr., 6-3, 290) Stephen Ericksen (So., 6-3, 300)

RG

55 70

Tommy Brown (Sr., 6-4, 336) Michael Casimos (Jr., 6-2, 320)

RT

71 66

Quaison Osborne (Sr., 6-3, 305) Kyle Ritz (R-Fr., 6-5, 295)

90 10

Se’Von Pittman (Jr., 6-3, 269) Richard Dorvilus (R-Jr., 6-1, 227)

DT

5 50

Rodney Coe (R-Sr., 6-3, 305) Brock Boxen (Fr., 6-3, 272)

NT 36 Cody Grice (Sr., 5-11, 275) 95 Darius Copeland (So., 6-1, 280) DE 34 Jamal Marcus (R-Jr., 6-2, 240) 96 Alfonso Horner (Sr., 6-3, 230)

OR

Michaelee Harris (R-Sr., 6-0, 210) Michael Means, Jr. (R-Jr., 6-2, 200)

82 12

DE

OR

SAM

54 53

Dylan Evans (Sr., 6-2, 220) Travonte Junius (Fr. 6-3, 210)

MIKE

3 59 58

Darryl Monroe (Sr., 6-1, 235) John Rachal (Jr., 5-11, 225) Andrew Hauser (Jr., 6-1, 219)

WILL

1 9

Jatavis Brown (Sr., 5-11, 222) Ulysees Gilbert (Fr., 6-1, 225)

FC

2 21 27

Larry Hope (Jr., 6-0, 192) Kris Givens (Sr., 5-11, 175) John Senter (Sr., 5-7, 165)

FS

32 4

Zach Guiser (So., 6-0, 195) Chris Bivins (R-Jr., 5-11, 185)

ROV

7 29

Jerome Lane (So., 6-3, 220) Bryce Cheek (Sr., 6-0, 195)

CB

20 6

Kyron Brown (R-Fr., 6-1, 186) DeAndre Scott (Jr., 5-11, 185)

NB

27 11

John Senter (Sr., 5-7, 165) A.J. Coney (R-So., 5-8, 180)

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DEFENSE (4-3)

SPECIALISTS K

48 37

Robert Stein (Sr., 5-8, 171) Tom O’Leary (So., 5-11, 190)

P

38

Zach Paul (Sr., 6-3, 221)

LS

88

Michael Buddenberg (So., 5-11, 195)

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Florida (26)

Chris Bivins Jatavis Brown Kyron Brown Undrea Bullard Avery Cagle Caleb Chapman Wedley Charles A.J. Coney Richie Cooper Darius Copeland Imani Davis Jaquavis Dixon Richard Dorvilus Van Edwards Ulysees Gilbert Michaelee Harris Mikee Hayes Larry Hope Alfonso Horner Rich Kallay Anthony Lauro Hakeem Lawrence Darryl Monroe Manny Morgan John Rachal Jason Williams

Georgia (2) Tom O’Leary Tyler Shipman

Illinois (1)

Jamal Baggett

Maryland (2) Troy Jones DeAndre Scott

Mississippi (1) Kris Givens

Missouri (2)

Donnell Alexander Rodney Coe

New Jersey (1) Michael Casimos

New York (2) Tyrell Goodman Hayden Grover

Hometown

Gainesville Gainesville Belle Glade Glades Central Boynton Beach Boynton Beach St. Petersburg Gibbs Gainesville Riverside MA Ft. Myers Evangelical Christian St. Cloud St. Cloud Orlando Oviedo Hollywood Hallandale Ft. Myers Ft. Myers Miami Belen Jesuit Prep Oviedo Hagerty Miami Cypress Bay Cape Coral Island Coast Ocala Trinity Catholic Miami Northwestern Ocala West Port Miami American Senior Miami Belen Jesuit Prep Clearwater Central Catholic Bradenton Manatee Miami Hialeah-Miami Lakes Orlando Dr. Phillips Naples Naples Fort Lauderdale Dillard Hialeah Champagnat Catholic Tucker Buford

St. Pius X Catholic Buford

Oak Park

River Forest

Baltimore Frederick

St. Paul Thomas Johnson

Ridgeland

Ridgeland

Kansas City Fulton

Blue Springs South Edwardsville

Upper Saddle River Yonkers Spencer

North Carolina (2) Jamal Marcus Josh McNeil

High School

Durham Durham

Don Bosco

Archbishop Stepinac Spencer-van Etten Central Hillside Milford

Ohio (52)

Nathan Bischof Andrew Bohan Tommy Brown Dylan Brumbaugh Michael Buddenberg Tra’Von Chapman Bryce Cheek Fredrick Crow Stephen Ericksen Nick Fazio Tyler Fitzpatrick Nick Gasser LaVonne Gauthney Jordan George Zach Gingerich Cody Grice Andrew Hauser Mitchell Hlay Matthew Hoyer Conor Hundley Bryce Jones D.J. Jones Travonte Junius Shawn Kirk Ryan Kortokrax Jerome Lane Daryan Martin Michael Means, Jr. Deon’Tae Moore Cory Morrow Quaison Osborne Zach Paul Se’Von Pittman Kyle Pohl Andrew Pratt Tevan Ray Brian Reinke Kyle Ritz Danny Seafler Dylan Seibel

Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Avon Lake Avon Lake Akron Firestone Green Green Massillon Jackson Kent Roosevelt Lewis Center Olentangy Canton Bridgeport Sherrodsville Carrollton Streetsboro Streetsboro Barnesville Barnesville Liberty Township Lakota East Reynoldsburg Reynoldsburg Kettering Archbishop Alter Bellfontaine Bellfontaine Akron Firestone Mason William Mason Richfield Revere North Olmsted St. Ignatius Hamilton St. Xavier University Heights Ravenna Ravenna Ravenna Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Alliance Marlington Haviland Wayne Trace Akron Firestone Cincinnati Princeton Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller Akron Kenmore Geneva Geneva Hudson Hudson Broadview Heights Padua Canton Canton McKinley Farmersville Valley View North Canton Green Cleveland John Adams Copley Copley Senior Willoughby Willoughby South Brecksville Broadview Heights Uiontown Uniontown Lake

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John Senter Christopher Spruill Robert Stein Zachary Sweat Mykel Traylor-Bennett James Turner Isaiah Williams Newman Williams Austin Wolf Devyn Wood Landon Yeartie Anthony Young

Huber Heights Wayne Maple Heights John Adams Cincinnati Sycamore Canron McKinley Reynoldsburg Reynoldsburg Fairfield Fiarfield Cleveland John Adams Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Lebanon Lebanon Mount Orab Western Brown Columbus Marion-Franklin Medina Lakewood St. Edward

Pennsylvania (5) Brock Boxen Dylan Evans Zach Guiser Michael Kish Thomas Woodson

West Virginia (2) Christian Allen Kyle Foster

New Galilee Beaver Falls Nazareth Pen Argyl Area Fayette City Greensburg Central Catholic Pittsburgh Brentwood Monroeville Gateway Senior Morgantown Parkersburg

Morgantown Parkersburg

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PNC WAGON WHEEL CHALLENGE On Aug. 24, 2011, the athletics departments at The University of Akron and Kent State University today announced participation in a new competition called “The PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge,” which further expands an intercollegiate athletics rivalry dating back more than a half-century between the two schools. The PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge is based on a time-honored competition for an historic wooden wagon wheel trophy awarded originally in 1945 to the winner of the annual Akron-Kent State football game. Starting with the 2011-12 academic year, the PNC-sponsored rivalry broaden the competition to include 14 NCAA varsity sports, with victories in each sport adding one point to the challenge standings. Fans can learn more about the rivalry and follow the results and standings via www.PNCWagonWheelChallenge.com.

In keeping with tradition, the annual winner of the football contest will gain possession of the historic wooden Wagon Wheel trophy, while the school that accumulates the most total points in all varsity matchups for that academic year will receive an overall series trophy. “The Akron-Kent State rivalry is a regional event and this partnership will help expand it to more sports and likewise more fans,” Akron director of athletics Tom Wistrcill said. “We’re excited to have PNC serve as sponsor of what is one of the more unique rivalries in college athletics. As members of the Mid-American Conference, the results of our competitions against one another are already very important, but the Wagon Wheel Challenge will increase the level of bragging rights around the community.”

IMG College, the sponsorship and multi-media rights holder for both Akron and Kent State athletics negotiated the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge.

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 2011-12 – Kent State 9.0, Akron 6.0 2012-13 – Kent State 8.0, Akron 7.0 2013-14 – Kent State 8.5, Akron 6.5 2014-15 – Kent State 8.0, Akron 7.0

According to legend, the “Wagon Wheel” trophy traces its beginnings to the spring of 1870 when Akron industrialist John R. Buchtel set out for the town of Kent in search of a site to establish a college. In the muddy Ohio fields, however, his wagon became bogged down in the area where Kent State University is currently located. When horses pulled the wagon, a wheel came loose and became buried until it was discovered in 1902 during the construction of a pipeline along the Western Reserve Trail. The wheel eventually fell into the possession of Dr. Raymond Manchester, who as the Kent State Dean of Men in 1945, suggested the local historic artifact be offered as the trophy to the winner of the annual Akron-Kent State football game. “College athletics is built on strong rivalries, and we’re fortunate to have one of the closest in the country with Akron,” Kent State director of athletics Joel Nielsen said. “We’re very appreciative of PNC’s support of the Wagon

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PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge Rules & Qualifying Sports

• Each of the 14 sports will be worth one (1) point. For a school to be the winner of The PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge, it must accumulate at least eight (8) points. • The point is awarded to the team that wins the season series in the head-to-head competition. • If the teams play head-to-head once in a given season (e.g. football), then the school that wins will receive the point. • All regular season games count toward the season series tally (including if non-conference games are played) with the school that wins more games (e.g., winning two of three in softball) receiving the point. If teams split the regular season matchups (e.g., in basketball), then each team receives a one-half (½) point for that sport. • For men’s and women’s cross country, golf and indoor/outdoor track and field, one point is awarded to whichever school finishes higher in the MAC Championship for each of those sports. (For these sports, no other competitions – in-season or post-season – will count toward the series). • MAC and/or NCAA Tournament games can count toward determining the season series winner (e.g., the schools split the two regular season meetings in basketball and then meet in the MAC Tournament, whichever school wins that game is awarded the point). • In the event of a 14-sports season tie, the school that won the trophy the previous year will retain possession.

2014-15 Results

Kent State won the Wagon Wheel trophy in 2014-15, posting an 8.0-7.0 victory. Kent State earned points in baseball (1.0), women’s cross country (1.0), football (1.0), men’s golf (1.0), women’s golf (1.0), women’s soccer (1.0), softball (1.0), and volleyball (1.0). Akron scored points in men’s basketball (1.0), women’s basketball (1.0), men’s cross country (1.0), men’s indoor track & field (1.0), women’s indoor track & field (1.0), men’s outdoor track & field (1.0), and women’s outdoor track & field (1.0).

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“PNC’s new athletic challenge will spark more excitement in a broad range of sports between these rival schools,” said Kevin O. Thompson, PNC regional president for Akron, Canton and Wooster. “By showcasing the talents of student-athletes, we will further engage alumni and the community to support our schools.”

Wheel Challenge – this model has worked very well with other schools and it can only help grow this rivalry and make it even stronger.”


AKRON TRADITIONS Buchtel eventually found his way back to Akron, where he settled on a site for Buchtel College, the forerunner of the present University of Akron.

JOHN HEISMAN Story reprinted with permission from Akron Magazine The story goes that Buchtel College’s quarterback, 6-foot-4 inch Harry Clark, had trouble bending low enough to pick up the football when the center snapped it to him.

During construction of a pipeline along the Western Reserve Trail in 1902, the wheel was discovered and eventually became the property of Dr. Raymond Manchester, who in 1945 as the Kent State Dean of Men, suggested the wheel be set up as an award to the winner of the annual Akron-Kent State football game.

Squirted it to him was more like it.

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At that point in football history, 1893, the center transferred the ball to the quarterback by putting one hand over the front of the ball and pressing down on the back with his other hand. When he released the front hand, the ball would flip up and back in the general direction of the backfield.

Manchester had the wheel painted blue and gold, the school colors of both schools, and it has been a prized trophy ever since. Each spoke bears a plaque verifying the score of each game.

It was an awkward maneuver, to say the least, and resulted in many fumbles. Buchtel’s coach had a better idea. Why not have the center simply pitch the ball back through his legs? Shotgun-style, we’d call it today. It worked. Clark saved his back, and Buchtel cut down on its fumbles. No one objected, and by the end of the season all colleges were using the new center snap. So how did Heisman end up in Akron? After the 1892 season, the students again besieged the Reverend Orello Cone, Buchtel’s president since 1880, pleading with him to convince the Board of Trustees to hire someone to coach the college’s club teams. Cone pushed the measure through. The students’ first choice was Heisman, and they moved quickly to get him. The young coach was invited to campus in January, and after inspecting the facilities he spelled out the terms under which he would render his services. At a meeting of the trustees’ executive committee on Jan. 28, 1893, the committee agreed to extend Heisman a oneyear contract as “gymnasium director” and “special teacher of gymnastics in baseball and football.” The board not only agreed to pay Heisman $900, but to build a long-sought baseball cage – provided the students raised $300 toward Heisman’s salary and paid off the remaining salary of the previous gym director. The weekly student newspaper, The Buchtelite, ran the headline

“HEISMAN! HEISMAN! Rah! Rah! Rah!” Alas, John W. Heisman’s association with Buchtel wasn’t a long or especially satisfying one for him – the faculty and trustees got together and legislated his job out of existence. But it did have its moments. In 1894, when he technically wasn’t even working for the college, Heisman engineered a 12-6 win over Ohio State. He played quarterback in the game to boot.

In 1946, Kent State defeated the Zips, 13-6, to capture the Wagon Wheel Trophy. After a KSU win in 1954, the series between the two schools went into hibernation. Not until Sept. 9, 1972, was the series revived. In that game, played at the Rubber Bowl, 25,131 saw UA grab a 13-0 lead, but KSU battled back to score 13 fourth-quarter points, and the contest ended in a tie. Akron was then awarded custodial rights for a two-year period for its first possession of the prized trophy since its inception.

After retiring from coaching, Heisman served as the New York City Downtown Athletic Club’s first athletic director, starting in 1930. The club awarded its first trophy to the nation’s top college football player in 1935 and renamed the trophy in memory of Heisman when he died a year later at age 66.

THE WAGON WHEEL

According to legend, the “Wagon Wheel” came into being in the spring of 1870 when John R. Buchtel, an Akron industrialist, at the insistence of Rev. Andrew Willson of the Kent Universalist Church, set out for Kent in search of a site for a proposed college. However, his wagon became bogged down in the mud where Kent State University is currently located, the horses broke away and left bits and pieces of the carriage scattered, including one of the wheels, which remained wedged in the mud.

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The Zips are 20-23-1 since the introduction of the Wagon Wheel Trophy. In 2011, the Wagon Wheel was the inspiration behind the creation of the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge. The Wagon Wheel Challenge broadened the Akron-Kent State rivalry to include all 14 NCAA varsity sports that are sponsored by both programs (see page 13 for more information on the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge).

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AKRON TRADITIONS

WHERE DOES “ZIPS” COME FROM?

One of the unique nicknames in all of intercollegiate athletics belongs to the University of Akron. Originally Zippers, athletics director Kenneth “Red” Cochrane officially shortened the nickname to the Zips in 1950. Twenty-five years earlier a campus-wide contest had been conducted to choose a nickname for the University’s athletics teams.

Gerry Faust helped to take the Akron football program to the next level, coaching the school’s first-ever NCAA I-A team to a 4-7 record in 1987.

The great debate was, should Akron, coming off a Division I-AA playoff season, leave the Ohio Valley Conference for the greener pastures of I-A? With a bid to join the Mid-American Conference having already been rejected, Akron would have to compete as an independent in all sports – without a conference to call home. On the upside, Akron was feeling growing pains and had already tasted success at the next level with wins over such I-A schools as Kent State and Eastern Michigan. Still, much work had to be done before the NCAA would consider the Zips’ application. Akron had to meet several criteria expected of all Division I-A schools. The Zips already met the criteria of having a stadium which seated 30,000 and sponsoring at least eight men’s sports and seven women’s sports. Where UA was lacking was in the attendance department. Division I-A school were required to average 17,000 paid attendance per game in a season or 20,000 once every four years. With a late-season ticket drive in 1985, the Zips boosted their per game average to 18,137. Next, Akron had to revamp its schedule so that at least 60 percent of its opponents were I-A schools. #ZipsGameday

The winner, freshman Margaret Hamlin, suggested “Zippers” the name of a very popular rubber overshoe (over 500,000 sold the first year) invented by Akron’s B.F. Goodrich Company. She received a prize of $10 for the winning suggestion, which was inspired by the $6 pair of rubber shoes, the “Zipper Boot.” Permission to use the name was granted by the Goodrich Company. Goodrich introduced its rubber galoshes in 1923 and it made a lasting impression on the world. The footwear featured an ingenious invention, a slide fastener with interlocking metal teeth. With a quick pull of a tab, the overshoes opened wide or sealed shut. The product’s original suggested name was the “Mystik Boot,” but the name just did not work for Goodrich President Bertram G. Work. ‘’What we need is an action word,’’ he told a group of sales representatives. ‘’Something that will dramatize the way the thing zips.’’ From that he said, “Why not call it the Zipper?’’

With new coach Gerry Faust on board, the Zips scheduled games against Western Michigan, Kent State, Eastern Michigan, Temple, Oregon State, Louisville and Northern Illinois for the fall of 1987. The Zips also realized that the move up would come at a price. The athletics department saw its budget increase from $1.5 million in 1982-83, to $4.26 million for the 1987-88 school year. On June 23, 1987, Akron’s application was approved on a three-year basis.

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The evolution of Zippy, The University’s mascot, began more than 60 years ago when the student council, under president Dave Frye and committee for a mascot chairman Bob Savoy (an All-American diver for UA), decided the University needed a mascot. “Zippy” the kangaroo was officially declared UA’s mascot on May 1, 1953. The selection of the kangaroo for a mascot brought forth the wrath of The Buchtelite and the Akron Beacon Journal as the name was chosen without the benefit of a campus-wide vote. There was support for the new mascot with defenders saying, “the kangaroo is fast, agile and powerful with undying determination – all the necessary qualities of an athlete.” It is difficult to imagine there was dissent back then seeing as how Zippy is one of, if not the, most beloved symbols of the University. In fact, during an 11 week long national contest, Zippy defeated all challengers. Zippy, after a first-round bye in the playoffs, cruised to victories over Syracuse’s Otto in the semifinals and Minnesota’s Goldy Golpher in the final to become the 2007 Capital One Mascot of the Year. Dick Hansford, UA student council advisor, liked the kangaroo – one of the finalist names when Akron chose “Zippers” as its nickname. He recalled the suggestion was also inspired by a popular comic strip at the time named “Kicky, the fighting kangaroo.” No one recalls who made the arrangements for the first costume, but a paper-mache head was produced along with a brown furry uniform that zipped up the back. Pete Demming debuted that first mascot uniform in 1954, at the inaugural Acme-Zip Game - not as “Zippy” but as “Mr. Zip.” The first known printed reference to the mascot as “Zippy” was a 1965 Zips football press brochure. The Buchtelite’s first use of the name “Zippy” came Sept. 24, 1965, in an identification of a photo of the cheerleaders listing “Mascot - ‘Zippy’ - Charles Huettner.” #RiZeUP!

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UA MAKES FIRST DIVISION I-A JUMP

In 1987, the stage was set. It had been 20 months since Dec. 18, 1985 when, amid a crush of national media interest, Gerry Faust was introduced as Akron’s new head football coach. The University of Akron was anxious to make the move to I-A football from I-AA. The Zips would become the first team since the NCAA created I-AA in 1978 to move up to the I-A level. The transition, however, was not an easy one.

Suggestions submitted by students, faculty and alumni included Golden Blue Devils, Tip Toppers, Rubbernecks, Hillbillies, Kangaroos and Cheveliers. After a three-way vote ­– one by the student body, one by the University lettermen and one by the local sports writers and faculty representatives – the winner was decided on January 15, 1926.

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RING OF HONOR

Jim Dennison inducted into the Ring of Honor in 2003 as Akron’s all-time winningest coach (80 wins). The University and City of Akron honored Dennison on Nov. 2, 2013, with “Jim Dennison Day.”

Jason Taylor was inducted into the Ring of Honor in 2004 after finishing his Akron career as the program’s career sack (21) and tackles for a loss (41.0) leader.

On Oct. 11, 2003 when the Zips hosted Cal Poly, The University of Akron held its inaugural induction of former players and teams into the Ring of Honor. Former head coach Jim Dennison, former player Chris Angeloff and two of the most successful squads in school history, the 1968 team and 1976 team squads, were honored. Since then, NFL great Jason Taylor (2004) and former head coach Gordon Larson (2005) have been inducted. Dennison, the all-time winningest coach (by victories with 80) in UA history, was in charge of the Zips from 1973 to 1985 and led them to the finals of the 1976 NCAA Division II playoffs where they fell to Montana State, 24-13, in the Pioneer Bowl. He was the 1976 Kodak National Coach of the Year, the first coach to lead the Zips to a 10-win season, and 80-62-2 all-time at Akron. A standout player under Dennison, Angeloff died tragically from cardiac arrest during the Sept. 6, 1975 season opener versus Marshall. He was a two-time letterman at tight end and, as a sophomore, caught seven passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Angeloff’s number 89 was retired in his honor and his memory lives on with the Chris Angeloff Scholarship. The 1968 team, coached by Larson, played in Akron’s first-ever bowl game, the Grantland Rice Bowl. That squad, led by All-Americans Don Zwisler (QB) and Dan Ruff (WR), went 7-3-1 and eventually lost to a Terry Bradshaw-led Louisiana Tech squad, 3313, in the bowl game. The 1976 team, coached by Dennison and featured first-team All-Americans Mark Van Horn and Steve Cockerham, went 10-3 and played for the NCAA Division II championship, where they fell to Montana State. In reaching that championship game, Akron defeated UNLV, 27-6, in the first round and Northern Michigan, 29-26, in the second game, called the Knute Rockne Bowl. In 2004, Taylor was added to the Ring of Honor when the Zips hosted, and defeated in dramatic fashion, Marshall on Nov. 5 in an ESPN2 telecast. Taylor was a first-team All-Mid-American Conference honoree for the Zips in 1996 before becoming a third-round draft pick of the Miami Dolphins in

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1997. Taylor still holds the Akron records for sacks in a season with 10, sacks in a career (21) and TFL for a career (41). Taylor, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, was named the 2006 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year and was named the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year for the 2007 season. Larson was honored posthumously in Oct. 1, 2005. Not only did he lead the Zips to their first ever bowl game, he is the program’s all-time winningest coach in terms of percentage, going 74-33-5 (.683), and only had one losing season in his 12 years (1961-72) at the helm. Each of the inductees is honored with a plaque on the outside of the north endzone facility at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field. Ring of Honor Inductees Jim Dennison Chris Angeloff 1968 Team 1976 Team Jason Taylor Gordon Larson

Year Inducted 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2005

CHRIS

ANGELOFF } 6-4 • 220 } Jr. • Tight End } Berea, Ohio } 1955-1975 THE CHRIS ANGELOFF SCHOLARSHIP

The Chris Angeloff Scholarship was established in memory of Chris Angeloff, a junior starting tight end, who collapsed and died of cardiac arrest during UA’s 20-8 victory over Marshall in the Acme-Zip Game on Sept. 6, 1975. His teammates voted to retire his jersey, the first such tribute paid to a UA football player. Angeloff, 20, was leaving the field on a possession exchange midway through the second period, got to the sidelines and collapsed. As many as seven doctors tried to revive him. A native of Erie, Pa., Angeloff had become a starter as a sophomore. An accounting major, he carried a 3.20 GPA. He was the son of Carl and Mary Angeloff. At the request of the family, income from the endowed fund is applied to athletic scholarships. Funds are derived from contributed memorials. GoZips.com/ZipsFB


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Gordon Larson’s Zips and Louisiana Tech met up for the College Division Mideast Region Championship in the 1968 Grantland Rice Bowl in Murfreesboro, Tenn. It was the first bowl appearance for both teams. Tech jumped out to a quick 21-0 lead behind a 16yard TD run and 36-yard TD pass from NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. The Zips managed to get on the board with 1:50 left in the half on a 1-yard run from junior John Vargo. At 28, Vargo was the oldest running back in the country. The Zips cut the lead to 21-13, but two more Bradshaw scores sealed the Bulldog win.

The 1968 Zips went 7-3-1 and made their first postseason appearance at the Grantland Rice Bowl in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The first overtime game in the history of the NCAA playoffs occurred at Akron’s Rubber Bowl when the Zips met Northern Michigan in the second round of the Division II playoffs, a game called the Knute Rockne Bowl. Northern Michigan scored first in overtime on a 39-yard field goal, but Akron answered with a one-yard touchdown ­by quarterback Marty Bezbatchenko to win, 29-26.

AKRON’S FIRST 1-A BOWL

After winning its first Mid-American Conference Championship, a dramatic 31-30 win over Northern Illinois on Dec. 1, 2005, The University of Akron earned a berth to its first bowl as an NCAA Division I-A member.

The 1976 Zips finished 10-3 after a 24-13 decision to Montana State in the Pioneer Bowl (NCAA Division II National Championship).

The Zips, who won that MAC title game at Detroit’s Ford Field, returned to the venue 25 days later (Dec. 26) for the Motor City Bowl to face the Memphis Tigers, a team that featured one of the nation’s top running backs, DeAngelo Williams. Akron, with record-setting quarterback Luke Getsy and record-setting receiver Domenik Hixon, got on the board early, but trailed 20-3 late in the third quarter. The Zips would score 28 points over the final 15 minutes, including two TDs in the last 1:46, but it was not enough in the 38-31 setback. Getsy set a Motor City Bowl record with 455 passing yards and Jabari Arthur set a bowl record with eight catches for 180 yards.

Luke Getsy guided the Zips to their first MAC championship in 2005. As a result, Akron returned to Detroit on Dec. 26 for Akron’s first D-I bowl, the Motor City Bowl. #ZipsGameday

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RUBBER BOWL

Opened in 1940, The University of Akron’s Rubber Bowl was the largest (tied) football stadium in the Mid-American Conference, and was the second largest collegiate stadium in the state of Ohio. With a final-year capacity at 31,000 in 2008, The Bowl was runnerup to Ohio State’s Ohio Stadium which packs in 101,568. As far as MAC stadiums go, the Rubber Bowl was tied with UB Stadium (Buffalo) as the largest in terms of seating capacity. The Zips’ horseshoe-shaped home was a gathering spot for Northeast Ohio football fans and event goers for 66 years. In 1999, UA football fan No. 3,000,000 passed through the Rubber Bowl turnstiles, marking six decades of Zips gridiron action at The Bowl. The site of 324 UA football contests, 19 preseason Cleveland Browns’ games, a regular-season NFL game in 1952, over 1,500 high school games (including dozens of OHSAA playoff games), as well as many soccer matches and scores of concerts and shows, the Rubber Bowl has stood the test of time. In 1940, the UA football team abandoned wellworn Buchtel Field to play at the municipally owned Rubber Bowl. The Bowl began to develop under the plans of B.E. “Shorty” Fulton in 1933. With the help of the Civil Works Authority, Fulton had 180,000 cubic yards of dirt carved out of the side of the hill neighboring Akron Municipal Airport. Fulton, the airport manager, turned the site into a recreation area.

Then in 1939, civic-minded citizens, headed by C.W. Seiberling and James Schlemmer, sports editor of the Akron Beacon Journal, raised $30,000 to help construct the stadium on the site. The amount was raised by subscribing $1 from 30,000 Akronites. A federal grant of $516,000 was obtained and construction began. The stadium was dedicated before 37,000 people on Aug. 10, 1940. Akron opened its playing history in the Rubber Bowl on Oct. 5, 1940, against Western Reserve, before 17,472 spectators. Although the Zips lost 6-0, the Rubber Bowl has since been an excellent home field, as evidenced by UA’s overall mark of 190-119-10 (61 percent). In June 1971, the University accepted the title to the Rubber Bowl, paying $1 for the facility, from the City of Akron and began a program of refurbishing the stadium. University trustees authorized $175,000 for improvements. First priority went to a lighting system which increased illumination of the field by more than five times. The most striking improvement took place in the summer of 1973. Spearheaded by a gift of $200,000 from Elza E. Hopkins and Clarkins Stores, and a community wide fund-raising drive directed by the Touchdown Club that provided more than $160,000, the University was able to install an all-weather artificial surface. Installation of AstroTurf got UA and area high school football teams “out of the mud.” That same year, the Cleveland Browns’ played their 19th (and last) preseason football game at The Bowl. The New York Giants defeated the

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Browns, 21-10, in front of 30,751 spectators. The Cleveland franchise had a 14-5 mark at The Bowl and attracted more than one-half million fans. In 1983, after 10 years, a new carpet was installed at a cost of more than $500,000. The funds to pay for the repairs and installation came from a UA bond issue. In 1991, more than $100,000 was contributed by the Coca Cola Bottling Company of Ohio, Summa Health Systems, National City Bank of Ohio and the Varsity “A” Association to purchase a new scoreboard. Prior to the start of the ‘94 season, the University Board of Trustees authorized funds of about $750,000 to fix the facility’s drainage system and apply new artificial turf to the floor of the Zips’ football home. The stadium also got a complete paint job and the seats were refurbished. A new AstroPlay surface was installed prior to the 2003 season. The final game in the Rubber Bowl was a classic. Akron and Buffalo, co-MAC East leaders at the time, battled to four overtimes before the Bulls pulled out a 43-30 victory before a national ESPNU television audience. Dennis Kennedy ran for 142 yards with three touchdowns and caught five passes for 121 yards, while Chris Jacquemain passed for 295 yards and two scores. In the 324 University of Akron football games played in the Rubber Bowl, the Zips posted a 191123-10 record.

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dard for most points in a game – a feat the Zips would tie on Sept. 20, 2003 in a 65-7 win over Howard. • The Marshall Win: Nov. 2, 2002 – Known more for the visual of seeing Marshall’s linemen carrying Byron Leftwich down the field, Akron was the team that came out the victor as Charlie Frye threw for one TD and ran for another as the Zips upset No. 25 Marshall, 34-20. • The Marshall Win II: Nov. 5, 2004 – In J.D. Brookhart’s first season, Jason Swiger hit a 34-yard field goal as time expired to give the Zips a 31-28 victory over the Thundering Herd. The Zips trailed 28-7 in the third quarter and scored 24 unanswered points, including a TD with 48 seconds left and getting the on-side kick to set up the win. • The Snow Bowl: Nov. 24, 2005 – Played in blizzard conditions, Akron crushed arch-rival Kent State, 35-3, to win the MAC East Championship and eventually the program’s first overall MAC title. • The Last Wagon Wheel Game in the Bowl: Sept. 22, 2007 – Akron scored 17 fourth-quarter points to claim a 2720 victory over Kent State in the last Wagon Wheel game played at the Rubber Bowl. Reggie Corner had a key interception to set up UA’s go-ahead touchdown and Davanzo Tate intercepted a pass in the endzone as time expired to preserve the win. • The Last Game in the Rubber Bowl: Nov. 13, 2008 – An ESPNU telecast allows the nation to see the final game and see co-MAC East leaders Akron and Buffalo battle for supremacy. The Bulls pulled out a 43-40 four-overtime win.

OTHER MEMORIES

• The NFL Visits: Nov. 27, 1952 – A regular-season NFL game was played at the Rubber Bowl as legendary coach George Halas led his Chicago Bears in a game versus the Dallas Texans. The Texans upset the Bears, 27-23, in what was the only win in the franchise’s history. The Cleveland Browns also played 19 preseason games at the Rubber Bowl, going 14-5 in the facility. • Red Saves UA Football: 1953 – With the program floundering and near extinction, athletics director since 1948, Kenneth “Red” Cochrane took over the Zips’ program in 1952. The following year, Akron won six games, its most since 1938. • Actual Firsts for Turf: While Akron’s first game on artificial turf was Sept. 15, 1973, there were two events prior. St. Vincent-St. Mary and Garfield High School played the first game on the new surface on Sept. 7. The following day, the Browns hosted the Giants in an exhibition game. • Other Events: The Rubber Bowl has hosted car races and concerts, most notably the Rolling Stones and Jefferson Airplane. Also, the Rubber Bowl has been the home of numerous Akron high school games as part of the annual City Series.

#RiZeUP!

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• First UA Football Game: Oct. 4, 1940 – Akron 0 Western Reserve 6; 17,472 spectators in attendance. • First UA Win in the Bowl: Nov. 9, 1940 – UA defeated arch-rival Kent State, 23-7. • First Acme-Zip Game: Sept. 25, 1954 – UA dropped the contest to Wittenberg, 12-7, before 21,269 fans-the most to ever attend a UA football game to date. • 25th UA Win in the Bowl: Oct. 10, 1957 – UA shutout Ohio Wesleyan, 20-0. • First Sellout Game: Sept. 30, 1961 – A record-breaking mark of 35,061 saw UA shut out Denison, 28-0. Prior to the game, the Zip soccer team upset defending NCAA National Champion St. Louis, 3-2. • 50th Win in the Bowl: Sept. 17, 1966 –­ the Zip gridders defeated Northern Michigan, 18-10. • Kicking Field Goals Wins Game: Oct. 22, 1966 – Junior offensive guard Dave Kosoy kicked three field goals and broke a 42-year old UA record in a, 9-6, win over Baldwin Wallace. His winning 37 yard kick came with only a minute left in the Homecoming contest. • Zips Leave Ohio Conference with Win: Nov. 9, 1968 – Akron bid farewell to Ohio Conference opposition by disposing of its champion, Baldwin Wallace, 59-19. BW had a 7-0 record coming into the Rubber Bowl. The 59 points was a modern era record (since 1900) and helped propel UA to its first post-season bowl game – the Grantland Rice Bowl. • Big Win Propels UA To Great Season: Sept. 20, 1969 – While on the way to matching UA’s best record ever, a 9-1 mark, breaking 32 UA records and finishing with the football team’s highest national ranking ever – third in the AP college division poll – the Zips upset favored Tampa, 40-0, before an Acme-Zip Game crowd of 42,869. Little All-American halfback Jack Beidleman scored four TDs to lead the UA attack. • 1971 Team Produces Two Last-Minute Victories: Sept. 25, 1971 – With 39 seconds remaining, Little All-American defensive halfback Mike Hatch was spectacular in returning a punt 74 yards before tossing an over-thehead lateral, while being tackled, to Pat Coughenour for the final yard of the winning TD over Western Illinois, 14-7. One week later (Oct. 2), with only 24 seconds remaining, quarterback Mic Hutton directed the Zips from their own 33 yard line to the Ball State 21, where kicking specialist, Tom Budziszewski, booted a 38-yard field goal as time expired for a 10-7 victory. • 75th UA Win in the Bowl: Oct. 17, 1972 – A shutout of Northern Michigan, 49-0. • UA’s Winningest Coach Gets First Win/Bowl Gets Artificial Turf: Sept. 15, 1973, head coach Jim Dennison, who would go on to compile an 80-62-2 record, directed UA to his first collegiate win, 51-19, over Butler before 37,384 fans. That crowd was also thrilled earlier as they watched aerialist Karl Wallenda cross a 600 foot wire, 75 feet above the new artificial turf, which included a head stand in the middle. • UA’s Saddest Day: Sept. 6, 1975 – In Akron’s 75th season of football, 20-year old junior starting tight end Chris Angeloff, collapsed and died of a cardiac arrest during its 20-8 victory over Marshall. Angeloff’s jersey number, 89, was retired, the first such tribute paid to a UA football player. • 100th UA Win in the Bowl: Nov. 18, 1978 – Akron, led by freshman tailback Terry Cameron, who ran for a record-breaking five TDs, defeated Northern Iowa, 39-28. • Another Nail Biter: Oct. 18, 1975 – Jim Dennison said, “This had to be the greatest victory for any team that I’ve been associated with.” With 1:28 left in this game with Temple, UA held a 17-16 lead and the Owls were facing a second-and-28-yard situation at their own eight yard line. However, two pass plays later – the last for a 56-yard TD – appeared to give Temple its win. Undaunted, the Zips start-

ed at their own 22 with 54 seconds remaining. Quarterback Tom Kot hit split end Glenn Evans with a 16-yard sideline pass and then one for 38. Two incomplete passes later, Kot found Evans open over the middle and he broke one tackle on his way to the tying score with 18 seconds left. Jim Embick added the extra point for the 24-23 win. • Highest Point As A NCAA II Member: On back-to-back weekends, UA captured it’s first NCAA playoff victory by downing UNLV, 27-6, on Nov. 27, 1976, and in the ABC nationally televised Knute Rockne Bowl, a very cold and windy Dec. 4, the Zips defeated the defending national champions, Northern Michigan, 29-26, in the first overtime game in NCAA playoff history. A Hollywood script writer couldn’t have written it any better for, arguably, the most exciting game the Zips ever played in the Rubber Bowl. UA had to overcome four turnovers, stared defeat in the face and, with one second remaining, Jim Embick booted a 35yard field goal to deadlock the contest, 23-all. In overtime, after a Wildcat field goal, quarterback Marty Bezbatchenko sneaked one yard into the end zone on UA’s fourth play for Akron’s 10th win – the most ever in the school’s football history. Jim Dennison, due to UA’s accomplishments, became the only UA football coach to ever be voted Ohio Coach of the Year and National College Coach of the Year. • Rival Revival: Sept. 6, 1979 – a blocked punt by defensive back Mark Padrutt that led to a 25-yard field goal by Andy Graham gave UA the margin it needed to defeat arch rival Kent State, 15-13, for the first time in 38 years. • OVC Highlight: Nov. 5, 1983 – On the way to a second place finish in the Ohio Valley Conference and an excellent 8-4 season, UA rolled over long-time rival and a fellow OVC member Youngstown State, 49-21, behind the running of record-breaking senior tailback James Black. Black, who was later voted the OVC Offensive Player of the Year, broke a 17-year old rushing mark with 246 yards on 40 carries. • The Faust Era Begins: Sept. 6, 1986 – Head Coach Gerry Faust, in his first game with UA, directed the Zips to a 35-0 victory over Salem. On Oct. 16, 1986, the Zips made their first appearance on ESPN, a 24-13 win over Murray State. • MAC Champion Defeated: Sept. 19, 1987 – The Zip defense keyed the victory over eventual Mid-American Conference Champions and California Bowl victor, Eastern Michigan, 17-16. With 1:58 to play the UA defense stopped EMU’s two-point conversion try and in the final play of the game, middle guard Pierce Joiner blocked a 52-yard field goal attempt. • The Most Points by Two Teams: Nov. 24, 2001 – In the 2001 season finale, Akron and Eastern Michigan battled to a triple overtime thriller with the Zips claiming a 65-62 victory. The 127 points between the schools is the most scored by two teams in Rubber Bowl history and the most points scored in MAC history. Also, the 65 points set the new stan-


INFOCISION STADIUM – SUMMA FIELD

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INFOCISION STADIUM – SUMMA FIELD TIMELINE

• August 1, 2007: The University of Akron’s Board of Trustees approved the financing and construction plans for such a facility. Shortly after UA president Dr. Luis Proenza and other dignitaries held a press conference to celebrate the news. • January 25, 2008: Construction officially began as old UA dorms were torn down, and city streets were allowed to be closed. • February 18, 2008: After the demolition came the start of the excavation process. • April 4, 2008: The mood on The University of Akron campus was festive at the ceremonial ground-breaking. • October 21, 2008: One of the last formal ceremonies in the history of the facility as University officials celebrated the “Topping Off Ceremony” indicating the top-most beam was placed on the top of the press tower. • Sept. 12, 2009: First game was a 41-0 Akron victory over Morgan State.

• Levels 2-4: up to 80,000 square feet of academic space to be used six days a week by the University and Athletics. Levels 3 and 4 have already been programmed for the Sport Science and Wellness Education Department, which began conducting classes in January 2010. • Level 5: FirstMerit Foundation Club Level - Lobby/Hospitality Area for Loge Seats and Club Seats (also available to the general public for meetings, receptions, etc.). • Level 6: Suites. • Level 7: Press Level.

NORTH ENDZONE FACILITY

• Opened: September 12, 2009 - Akron 41, Morgan State 0 • Capacity of 30,000, official sellout is 27,881 • Club Seats: 522 (individual, partially-covered chairback seats). • Loge Seats: 152 (open-air, but covered - 38 boxes, four seats per box). • Suites: Total of 17 - 16 private suites with 16 seats per suite; one 52-seat “Presidential Suite” for the University. • Three elevators with an additional service elevator. • State-of-the-art video board with scoreboard and dynamic sound system. Also there are ribbon boards to compliment the main video board on the east side fascia. • Number of Rest Rooms: 21 (heated, ADA compliant, baby-changing stations) - 11 on the west side and 10 on the east side. • Number of Full-Service Concession Locations: 10 - 5 on each side with a food court area. • Number of Merchandise Locations: 2 - Full Team Shop on the west side and one merchandise location on the east side. • Number of Ticket/Will Call Locations: 3 - Full Ticket Office and auxiliary location on the west; 1 auxiliary location on the east. • Cost of construction for football stadium complex and endzone facility was $61.6 million.

• First Floor (Field Level): FOOTBALL GAME DAY FACILITIES - team meeting/locker room for both the Zips and high schools, coaches meeting/locker room, press room, and rest room/shower area. SPORTS MEDICINE OPERATIONS - treatment/taping area, rehabilitation area, hydrotherapy room, examination/X-ray room, two offices and storage. • Second Floor: Locker rooms and team lounges for Akron’s men’s soccer, women’s soccer, and softball teams. Also houses a full-service laundry facility for those programs.

Press Tower Levels: • Level 1: Concourse (rest rooms, concessions, souvenirs, tickets) and House of LaRose Lobby (elevator entrance).

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INFOCISION STADIUM – SUMMA FIELD Akron’s Record: 13-23 First Full Season: 2009 Full Seasons: 6 First Game: Sept. 12, 2009 Akron 41, Morgan State 0 First Night Game: Nov. 13, 2009 Temple 56, Akron 17 Longest Akron Win Streak: Two games (twice) 2013, 2014 Unbeaten Seasons: – Best Season: 4-2 in 2014 Capacity: 30,000 Largest Crowd: 27,881 W, 41-0 vs. Morgan State Sept. 12, 2009 RECORDS & ATTENDANCE

Season # Record Total Avg. 2009 6 3-3 104,293 17,382 2010 6 1-5 61,108 10,185 2011 6 1-5 94,405 15,734 2012 6 1-5 55,652 9,275 2013 6 3-3 107,101 17,850 2014 6 4-2 55,019 9,170 TOTALS (6 seasons) 36 13-23 477,578 13,266

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TOP 10 HOME ATTENDANCE AT INFOCISION STADIUM – SUMMA FIELD ............. [2009 – present] Morgan State W, 41-0 ...... Sept. 12, 2009 Kent State W, 28-20 ....... Nov. 7, 2009 Kent State W, 16-7.......... Nov. 2, 2013 Kent State L, 3-35 ........ Nov. 12, 2011 Ohio L, 3-43............ Oct. 5, 2013 James Madison W, 35-33........Sept. 7, 2013 Indiana L, 21-38 ...... Sept. 19, 2009 Louisiana L, 30-35.......Sept. 21, 2013 Ohio L, 7-19 ......... Oct. 10, 2009 FIU L, 17-27 .......... Oct. 8, 2011

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1. 27,881 * 2. 20,802 3. 20,239 4. 19,889 5. 19,775 6. 19,653 7. 18,340 8. 18,809 9. 16,381 10. 16,016 *sellout

LARGEST ROAD CROWDS 1. 107,120 2. 105,001 3. 104,968 4. 97,354 5. 81,719 6. 64,014 7. 42,258 8. 40,059 9. 36,991 10. 35,115

................ [2009 – present] at Michigan L, 24-28 ...... Sept. 14, 2013 at Ohio State L, 0-42...........Sept. 3, 2011 at Penn State L, 7-31...........Sept. 5, 2009 at Penn State L, 3-21...........Sept. 6, 2014 at Tennessee L, 26-47.......Sept. 22, 2012 at Kentucky L, 10-47.......Sept. 18, 2010 at Indiana L, 20-35.......Sept. 25, 2010 at Pittsburgh W, 21-10......Sept. 27, 2014 at Syracuse L, 14-28........ Oct. 24, 2009 at UCF L, 7-38......... Aug. 29, 2013

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AKRON TRADITIONS VARSITY “A” HALL OF FAME

Formed in 1975, The University of Akron’s Sports Hall of Fame recognizes student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have distinguished themselves either by virtue of their outstanding performance on or with a University intercollegiate athletic team. Additionally honored are individuals who have given meritorious service on behalf of University intercollegiate athletics and varsity letterwinners who have had exceptional achievement in their occupational field. There have been 104 former football players inducted into the hall of fame.

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Charlie Frye (2000-04), who set 54 records during his tenure as the Zips’ quarterback, was inducted into the Varsity “A” Hall of Fame in February as a part of the Class of 2014.

VARSITY “A” HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Dave G. Adolph, 1980 Isavelt Amison, 1981 Michael Andy, 2012 David G. Arango, 1995 Floyd P. Azar, 1977 Art Bailey, 1978 Robert Bauer, 1988 Jack E. Beidleman, Jr., 1980 Bruce W. “Scotty” Bierce, 1975 James R. Black, 1992 Earl O. Boedicker, 1984 Thomas G. Boggs, 1983 Jim Braccio, 1990 Dennis Brumfield, 1992 Tony Butowicz, 1978 Richard J. Case, 1991 Michael K. Clark, 1996 Charles H. Cobb, 1994 Kenneth “Red” Cochrane, 1975 Steve Cockerham, 1987 Charles J. Costigan, 1993 Park “Tumble” Crisp, 1976 Carl V. Daum, 1977 Ken Delaney, 1989 Tom DeMarco, 1990 George E. Deo, 1984 Zac Derr, 2011 Robert M. Dombroski, 2006 Ollie Dreisbach, 1979 Glenn Evans, 1986 Mike Fernella, 1978 Frank Fisher, 1978 Ignatius Florin, 1984 Ben Flossie, 1979 Charlie Frye, 2014 Harold E. Frye, 1977

Andy Graham, 1993 Wayne Grant, 1997 Ray Greene, 1985 Art Haley, 1979 Mike M. Hatch, 1982 Robert E. Hatherill, 2001 Dennis A. Heckman, 1994 Earl Hensal, 1976 Al Hodakievic, 1990 Dave Holian, 1984 Rick Holman, 2013 Russell Holmes, 1996 # Lee R. Jackson, 1975 Hayes Jenkins, 1976 Verlin Jenkins, 1976 Lillbern “Nubs” Johnson, 1982 Christopher J. Kelley, 1999 Clarence Kelly, 2007 Alan A. Kerkian, 1995 Russ Klaus, 2012 Edwin L. Kregenow, 1977 Mike Krino, 1976 John A. Lahoski, 1975 Jeff Lake, 2013 Frank Lomax, 1987 Edward E. Lopeman, 1994 Robert Lyons, 2005 Andrew W. Maluke, 1975 Joe Mazzaferro, 1976 Dick Miller, 2002 Tony Pallija, 1985 Clarence A. Palmer, 1980 Joseph Papp, 1988 Charles Parnell, 1988 Bradley J. Reese, 1992 Gerald M. Reeves, 1977

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Frank W. Rockwell, 1982 Virgil Rogers, 1989 Marion Rossi, 1986 Billy Rudison, 2011 Dan Ruff, 1980 C. Willard Russell, 1994 Mario Russo, 1976 Eric E. Schoch, 1991 Donald E. Schutz, 1993 Roderick Scott, 2007 Gene Scruggs, 1979 Darrington Seals, 1989 James S. Semester, 1998 Wilson Sparkhawk, 1985 Carl Spessard, 1984 Bill Sturgeon, 1979 Clarence M. Swigart, 1983 Ed Toth, 1981 John Travis, 2004 Carl Tsaloff, 1978 Ronald A. Ulrich, 1996 Mark Van Horn, 1988 John Verdon, 2004 Frank “Whitey” Wahl, 1976 Ralph “Fats” Waldsmith, 1978 Frank “Doc” Wargo, 1978 Paul Winters, 1989 Frank C. Witwer, 1991 Frank A. Zazula, 1975 Joseph M. Zemla, 1977 Guy “Red” Zimmerman, 1976 Don Zwisler, 1981 #-Inducted for football and basketball Year listed after each name indicates induction class

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ALEXANDER } Running Back } Senior | 5-11 | 219 } Kansas City, Mo. } Blue Springs HS |

finals ... three-year captain ... had a 4.41-second 40-yard dash, a 355-pound bench press and 38-inch vertical leap ... also played basketball and ran track, lettering in basketball as a freshman and sophomore at Grandview ... Honor Roll student … head football coaches were Greg Oder (BSSHS) and Ron Freeman (GHS). Personal: Donnell Joseph Alexander ... born Jan. 24, 1993, in Kansas City, Mo. ... son of Kim Alexander and the late Derrick Thomas ... has one older sister ... father, who still holds the NFL’s single-game record with seven sacks, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009 after an 11-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs, who made him the fourth overall selection in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Alabama … organizational supervision major.

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As a Junior (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules. At Colorado State: As a Sophomore (2013): Played in 11 games, starting two … rushed for 428 yards and two touchdowns on 71 carries (6.0) ... also caught 21 passes for 178 yards (8.5) and a touchdown ... returned one kickoff for 61 yards vs. Boise State … had a season-high 81 yards on seven carries (11.6) in a win against Hawaii, including a 70-yard run … in a wain against Wyoming, caught his first touchdown of the season, a one-handed 34-yard reception … returned a kickoff for 61 yards vs. Boise State ... earned College Football Performance Awards Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week honors … in the Rams’ New Mexico Bowl victory vs. Washington State, ran the ball seven times for 31 yards and caught three passes for 17 yards ... in arguably the biggest play of his career, took a hand off from Garrett Grayson off a ‘Statue-of-Liberty’ play, diving for the pylon and converting the two-point conversion. As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): Concluded the 2012 campaign as the Rams’ leading rusher (587), while logging six starts ... also recorded at least one catch in eight of the nine games he played in … finished the year hauling in 17 catches for 155 yards … in his first career start against North Dakota State, rushed for 59 yards, the most by a CSU freshman in his first start since 1993 … in the home victory over UNLV, represented the offense as a weekly team captain ... one of three freshmen to receive the captain honor in 2012 … rushed for 110-plus yards on three separate occasions ... at Wyoming, rushed for 114 yards … the next weekend vs. UNLV, galloped for a career-high 139 yards and two scores … in the season finale against New Mexico, ran for 112 yards and a TD. As a Freshman (2011): Redshirted. High School: A four-year letterman who played for three schools in the Kansas City area … combined to rush for more than 7,000 yards, average 8.8 yards per carry, and score 95 touchdowns ... first-team All-Conference three consecutive seasons (2007-09) … second-team All-Conference as a senior ... earned All-State accolades after his sophomore and junior campaigns ... moved to Blue Springs South prior to his senior year and served as the Jaguars’ No. 2 tailback, behind a first-team All-State performer, but still scored 18 touchdowns and rushed for nearly 1,000 yards in only nine games … also played fullback and strong safety for a team that lost in the first round of the playoffs to the eventual state champion ... earned the HyVee Athlete of the Week from KSHB-TV after rushing for 209 yards and two TDs in a Week 5 victory ... led Grandview (Mo.) High School to the state semifinals in 2009, when he found the end zone 30 times … rushed for better than 1,500 yards and topped 2,000 yards from scrimmage ... as a sophomore, played for two schools, Grandview and Olathe (Kan.) East, and combined for 2,700 rushing yards and 21 TDs, helping GHS to an 8-4 record and a berth in the state semifinals ... key to Grandview’s 9-3 season as a freshman in 2008, when he piled up 1,876 rushing yards and 26 TDs, helped the team to the state semi-

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ALLEN } Full Back } Junior | 6-1 | 252 } Morgantown, W. Va. } Morgantown HS Honors: 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee. As a Sophomore (2014): Appeared in 10 games … also played on special teams, primarily the field goal unit. As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Appeared in one game for the Zips, making his collegiate debut against Ohio. As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted. High School: Two-time all-state honoree from at Morgantown HS ... led Mohigans to a 10-3 record and advanced to the state semifinals as a senior ... finished fourth in voting for the state’s best defensive player ... totaled 75 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception ... also caught five touchdown passes and rushed for two more ... first-team All-OVAC selection. Personal: Born March 10, 1994 ... parents are Denver and Kim Allen ... older brother Jeff is an Akron teammate (2013-14) … also has a sister, Brittany … sports management major.

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BAGGETT } Safety } R-Freshman | 5-11 | 190 } Oak Park, Ill. } River Forest HS

High School: Helped St. Vincent-St. Mary HS to a Division III football state title as a senior, a Division II basketball state title as a sophomore and two Division II state track and field titles as a sophomore and senior ... track and field team was state runner-up during his junior year, and the basketball team was state runner-up his senior season ... as a senior, posted 52 receptions for 1,106 yards and 13 touchdowns ... scored TDs twice on punt returns, gaining 475 yards on 24 returns ... ran on state championship relay teams in the 400 as a junior and senior, and on one in the 800 as a senior ... the 800 relay squad was state runner-up his junior year. Personal: Organizational supervision major. BICKLEY’S CAREER STATS

High School: Named first-team All-Conference as a senior at River Forest HS when his team posted a 9-2 record (most wins since 1992) … as a junior, recorded 33 tackles, made nine pass breakups and had one interception … two-time All-State performer in track and field.

RECEIVING 2013 2014 TOTAL

G/GS Rec Yds 12/7 39 407 11/1 30 268 23/8 69 675

RUSHING 2013 2014 TOTAL

G/GS Att Yds TD 12/7 6 27 0 11/1 1 -5 0 23/8 7 22 0

Lg Avg/C Avg/G 9 4.5 2.2 0 -5.0 -0.5 9 3.1 0.95

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Lg Avg/R 26 16.6

Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1995 ... cousins, Terry Baggett and Lance Baggett, both played football at Army … sport management major.

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TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 2 45 3.2 10.4 33.9 0 21 2.7 8.9 24.4 2 45 3.0 9.8 29.3

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As a Sophomore (2014): Appeared in 11 games with one start at wide receiver … finished third among all receivers with 30 receptions for 268 yards … averaged 8.9 yards per catch and 24.4 yards per game … had three catches for 22 yards at Buffalo … made three catches for 28 yards against Bowling Green … had three receptions for 42 yards at Ohio … had four receptions for 40 yards in the win over Miami … had four catches for 27 yards against Eastern Michigan … had three catches for 29 yards in the win at Pitt … made four catches for 31 yards against Marshall … had five receptions for 45 yards at Penn State.

} Defensive Back } R-Freshman | 6-2 | 210 } Akron, Ohio } St. Vincent-St. Mary HS As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted. High School: Played safety at St. Vincent-St. Mary HS. Personal: Marketing management major.

As a Freshman (2013): Appeared in all 12 games with seven starts … named the Zips’ Harry “Doc” Smith Outstanding Freshman (offense) … finished second on the team in catches (39) and receiving yards (407) … caught two touchdown passes … added six carries for 27 yards … posted 166 yards on 10 kick returns (16.6 ypr) … posted a three catches for 26 yards in his collegiate debut at Central Florida … best game of the season came against Louisiana, in which he caught five balls for 79 yards and two touchdowns … posted a season-high six catches on two occasions, including at Miami (Ohio) and at Massachusetts … made his first collegiate start at Bowling Green, the first of seven-straight starts.

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BOHAN

BIVINS, Jr.

} Offensive Line } Senior | 6-3 | 290 } Avon Lake, Ohio } Avon Lake HS

} Safety } R-Junior | 5-11 | 185 } Gainesville, Fla. } Gainesville HS | Highland CC

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Enrolled at Akron in January 2015. College: Second-team All-Conference honoree in 2014 at Highland Community College … graduated in Dec. 2014 … with the Scotties in 2014, had 38 tackles, a sack, a TFL, an interception, and seven break-ups … played four games at USF in 2012 before re-tearing his ACL … completed one year before transferring to Highland CC. High School: Class of 2012 three-star recruit from Gainesville HS … considered the 30th best CB by 247Sports rankings … received scholarship offers from a long list of power conference programs before signing with South Florida … during his final high school game, tore his ACL Personal: Parents are La’Chanta and Chris Bivins, Sr. … has three siblings-twin sister Kayla, Lachlan, and Jada … Kayla is a junior at Bulter where she plays volleyball … sport management major.

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BLAHA } Offensive Line } R-Sophomore | 6-3 | 393 } Euclid, Ohio } Euclid HS | Siena Heights As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Redshirted. College: As Freshman (2013): Started all 10 games on the offensive line as a true freshman at Siena Heights University. High School: Three-year starter and letterwinner on the offensive line for Euclid of the Lake Erie League for coach Tom Gibbons … first-team All-LEL … first-team All-District … third-team All-State … participated in the East-West All-Star Game and the News Herald Classic as a senior … saw action in playoff game as a freshman … also a lettermen in track, competing in the discus and shot put … Honor Roll student … volunteered at youth football camps.

As a Junior (2014): CoSIDA Academic All-America nominee … MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete … Academic All-MAC … saw action in all 12 games … played right guard as well as on the punt and field goal kicking units. As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in all 12 games … saw time on the offensive line and on special teams … posted two special teams tackles, including one solo stop … named Akron’s Weight Room Warrior on special teams. As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): Played in three games ... saw the field at FIU, versus Morgan State, and at Ohio ... member of a front line that supported an offense ranked first in the Mid-American Conference and 16th nationally in passing (312.8 ypg), and sixth in the league and 45th in the country in total offense (427.2 ypg) ... was given the team’s freshman class Academic Award. As a Freshman (2011): Redshirted. High School: All-Ohio Third Team honoree and a team captain at Avon Lake HS ... was a two-way starter as a senior ... winner of Lombardi Award (most valuable offensive lineman) in Avon County ... selected to play in the Ohio North-South Game ... recorded 36 tackles, two sacks and four fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown) ... won conference championships as a sophomore, junior and senior ... was named the county’s most outstanding offensive player as a junior and was the Mike Medders Outstanding Offensive Lineman recipient as a senior ... returned an interception for a touchdown as a freshman ... also played basketball and ran track ... led the Shoremen basketball team to a district championship and a State Sweet 16 appearance as a junior ... also placed third in the conference in the discus ... member of the honor society and president of the Spanish Club ... was named to the Academic All-Ohio team as a senior ... member of the National Honor Society Personal: Born Aug. 29, 1992 ... son of John and Connie Bohan ... has one younger sister, Christine ... father was a high jumper at Minnesota from 1973-77 … electrical engineering major.

Personal: Born Sept. 11, 1995 … son of John and Lisa Blaha … has three older sisters—Ashley, Hayleigh, and Holly … sport management major.

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BOXEN } Defensive Line } Freshman | 6-3 | 272 } New Galilee, Pa. } Beaver Falls HS Enrolled at Akron in January 2015 … originally signed with Akron in 2014.

Personal: Born Dec. 28, 1995 … parents are Ron and Tammy Boxen … sport management major.

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BROWN } Linebacker } Senior | 5-11 | 222 } Belle Glade, Fla. } Glades Central HS Named to the 2015 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List … preseason firstteam All-MAC selection by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports. As a Junior (2014): First-team All-MAC … second-team All-MAC by Phil Steele and College Sports Madness … MAC East Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 29) … MAC Defensive Player of the Week by College Sports Madness (Sept. 29, Oct. 5) … Midseason first-team All-MAC by Phil Steele … named team’s Defensive MVP … started all 12 games at WILL linebacker … team’s top defender with 99 tackles, including a team-best 64 solo stops, a team-best 14.5 TFL, four sacks, three forced fumbles, and a break-up … led the Zips on defense at Kent State with 10 tackles, including a career-high three stops for a loss of 13 yards ... in the win over UMass, led the Zips with nine tackler, including 1.5 TFL … against Bowling Green, forced two fumbles and led the Zips with a career-high 16 tackles … had seven tackles at Ball State … had five tackles, including 2.0 for a loss of seven yards, at Ohio … in the win over Miami, had six tackles, 1.5 TFL, and a sack for a loss of nine yards … in the win over Eastern Michigan, led the defense with a game-high 14 tackles, including a career-best 12 solo stops, a career-high two sacks, and a career-high two TFL … in the win at Pittsburgh, led the Zips with a career-high 11 tackles, including 10 solo stops and a sack ... against Marshall, led the Zips with eight tackles, a TFL, and a forced fumble … had six tackles, #ZipsGameday

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BROWN including three solo stops and 1.5 TFL, at Penn State … had five tackles, a TFL, and a break-up in the win over Howard. As a Sophomore (2013): Named first-team All-MAC after leading the team with 107 tackles (57 solo) … named Akron’s Fred S. Sefton Defensive MVP … started all 12 games … became the first sophomore to post 100 or more tackles in a season since Brian Wagner (2010, 130) … his 8.9 tackles per game were tied for 37th in the nation (eighth in the MAC) … named MAC East Division Defensive Player of the Week on Dec. 2 … added 6.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups … posted at least two tackles in 11-of-12 games … recorded 10 or more tackles in five games, including each of the last four … recorded a career-high 16 tackles, including eight solo stops, against Kent State … had 15 tackles at Northern Illinois and against Toledo … added 13 tackles at Massachusetts and 12 stops vs. Ball State. As a Freshman (2012): Played in 11 games with one start ... chosen as a starter at Ohio ... tallied five tackles and one tackle for loss against the Bobcats ... made a season-high seven stops, including five solo stops versus Northern Illinois ... also forced a fumble in the game with the Huskies ... totaled 23 tackles, including 13 solo stops, for the season. High School: All-Area Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Glades Central HS ... led the program to an undefeated regular season, posting five shutouts ... recorded 100 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and seven sacks. Personal: Born Feb. 18, 1994 … organizational supervision major. BROWN’S CAREER STATS

DEF G/GS UA 2012 11/1 13 2013 12/12 57 2014 12/12 64 TOTAL 35/25 134

A Total TFL Sacks INT PBU 10 23 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0 50 107 6.5-14 2.0-6 0 2 35 99 14.5-69 4.0-34 0 1 95 229 21.5-84 6.0-40 0 3

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High School: Rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com … 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review All-WPIAL Class AA Midwestern … played both lines for coach Ryan Matsook … four-year letterwinner .. preseason first team All-State as a senior by Pennsylvania Football News.


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BRUMBAUGH

} Cornerback } R-Freshman | 6-1 | 186 } Boynton Beach, Fla. } Boynton Beach HS

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DYLAN

} Offensive Line } Senior | 6-5 | 288 } Green, Ohio } Green HS

As a Freshman (2014): Recipient of team’s Rise & Shine Award … redshirted.

Named preseason second-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports and fourth-team All-MAC by Phil Steele.

High School: Tallied 50 tackles, six interceptions (returned one for a touchdown), 32 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one sack as a senior at Boynton Beach HS … had two interceptions as junior.

As a Junior (2014): Appeared in nine games with seven starts at left guard … in the 41-0 win over Howard, the O-line gave up no sacks.

Personal: Born May 26, 1996 … political science major.

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BROWN

As a Sophomore (2013): Started all 12 games for the Zips at right guard. As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): Played in all 12 games on the offensive line, logging five starts ... member of a front line that supported an offense ranked first in the Mid-American Conference and 16th nationally in passing (312.8 ypg), and sixth in the league and 45th in the country in total offense (427.2 ypg). As a Freshman (2011): Redshirted.

} Offensive Line } Senior | 6-4 | 336 } Akron, Ohio } Firestone HS | Ohio State As a Junior (2014): Appeared in 11 games with 10 starts at right guard in first season with the Zips … also saw action on the field goal unit … received a hardship waiver from the NCAA and was able to compete immediately after transferring. At Ohio State: As a sophomore (2013): Saw action in all 14 games … on the field for 208 plays, most on special teams … had a career-high 51 plays on offense against Florida A&M … had a Big Ten-game best 34 plays on offense against Purdue … saw 20 plays against Penn State … lettered. As a redshirt freshman (2012): Did not seeing any playing time. As a freshman (2011): redshirted the 2011 season as a true freshman.

High School: All-Ohio Third Team honoree as a senior at Green HS ... starter on the defensive line as a sophomore and junior ... starter on the offensive line as senior ... recorded 44 tackles and 11 sacks ... also blocked one field goal and a pair of point-after attempts as a senior ... ranked the ninth-best DT in the state of Ohio by JJ Huddle after his junior year ... Scouting Ohio Top 100 ... invited to play in the North-South game and Big 33 game ... as a senior named All-Suburban League, All-Northeast Inland All-District, and third-team All-State. Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1992 ... son of Dean and Debra Brumbaugh ... has one younger brother, Dustin.

High School: An All-Ohio, All-City, and All-District as an exceptional twoway lineman for coach Tim Flossie at Akron Firestone HS … recorded 58 tackles, 22 sacks, and one safety on defense as a Falcon senior ... All-Academic … named team’s most valuable lineman ... city champion in shot put and discus ... two-year bowling letterman ... yearbook staff leader. Personal: Son of Tommy and Theresa Brown … organizational supervision major.

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BUDDENBERG } Long Snapper } Sophomore | 5-11 | 195 } Massillon, Ohio } Jackson HS

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CASIMOS } Offensive Line } Junior | 6-2 | 320 } Upper Saddle River, N.J. } Don Bosco Prep

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Academic Award recipient for the highest GPA among the freshman class … appeared in all 12 games as the Zips’ long snapper … had one solo tackle at Ohio.

As a Sophomore (2014): Appeared in 10 games … played at left guard … also played on the field goal unit … in the 41-0 win over Howard, the O-line gave up no sacks.

As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Did not see game action.

Personal: Born Sept. 11, 1994 … parents are Domenica and John Buddenberg … has an older brother, John, and a younger sister, Toniann … father played football for the Zips (1985-88) and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1989 … played in the NFL for seven years … played against Akron teammates Se’Von Pittman and Andrew Pratt in high school … marketing major.

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As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted ... named the program’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year. High School: First-Team All-New Jersey, First-Team All-North Jersey, and first-team All-County as a senior at Don Bosco Prep ... first-team All-Division and first-team All-Suburban as a junior ... program posted an undefeated record all four seasons, including an 11-0 conference, state and national championship finish in 2011, and 12-0 mark and conference, state and national title campaign in 2009. Personal: Born Feb. 8, 1994 ... parents are Chris and Carol Casimos ... father played football at Fordham and signed as a free agent with the New York Giants (offensive guard) … sport management major.

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CHAPMAN

} Defensive Line } R-Freshman | 6-6 | 295 } St. Petersburg, Fla. } Gibbs HS

} Quarterback } R-Freshman | 6-2 | 212 } Ft. Myers, Fla. } Evangelical Christian HS

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted.

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted.

High School: First-team All-Pinellas County as a senior at Gibbs HS when he had 42 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and two recovered fumbles … Pinellas County All-Star as a senior … also played basketball … basketball team combined for a 28-5 record during his junior and senior seasons.

High School: Four-year letterwinner at quarterback for coach Tyler Gold at the Evangelical Christian School … Southwest FLordia All-Area second-team … Class 2A passing leader in yards per game in Florida … started at quarterback in the North-South All-Area Southwest Florida All-Star Game … also started in the North vs. South Rotary All-Star Game … as a senior, went 159of-279 for 2,200 yards and 22 touchdowns in nine games … as a junior, went 78-of-115 for 823 and nine touchdowns in three games before suffering an injury … also lettered in basketball for three years and baseball for two years … averaged 19 points and nine rebounds per game … named basketball MVP.

Personal: Born May 27, 1995 … sport management major.

Personal: Born Nov. 30, 1995 … parents are Brian and Sloan Chapman … has an older sister, Jenny, and three older brothers—Brian, Blake, and Josh … business major. #ZipsGameday

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High School: Three-year letterwinner at wide receiver, long snapper, and cornerback for coach Beau Balderson at Jackson HS … also a three-year letterwinner in wrestling and lacrosse … recipient fo the Jerry Dearmitt Memorial Award.


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CHARLES

} Quarterback } Sophomore | 6-1 | 216 } Kent, Ohio } Roosevelt HS | Pittsburgh |

} Cornerback } R-Junior | 5-7 | 162 } St. Cloud, Fla. } St. Cloud HS | Hiram

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Ashland Has three years of eligibility remaining.

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2014): Appeared in one game.

As a Sophomore (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules.

At Hiram College: As a freshman (2011): played in eight games at defensive back … had 15 tackles, including nine solo tackles … had six tackles in the with over Kenyon … forced a fumble at Westminster.

Prior to Akron: Enrolled at Pitt in spring 2013 and participated in spring drills … transferred to Ashland University for the fall of 2013 and played football … went 90-of-173 for 1,154 yards and nine touchdowns in nine games ... started the last six games. High School: Four-star prospect … 12th best quarterback nationally … dual-threat quarterback for coach John Nemec at Theodore Roosevelt HS … graduated early (Dec. 2012) … rated the No. 2 quarterback and No. 15 overall prospect in Ohio by Rivals ... rated the nation’s No. 12 dual-threat quarterback by Rivals and No. 20 overall QB by Scout ... first-team All-Ohio Division II by The Associated Press ... Northeast Inland All-District ... Portage Trail Conference Metro Division Offensive Player of the Year ... threw for 5,736 yards and 62 touchdowns and rushed for 1,506 yards and 19 TDs over his junior and senior seasons ... as a senior, set single-season school records for passing yards (2,901), touchdown passes (33), and total offense (3,650) ... set school career records for passing yards (5,736) and total offense (7,246) ... other records include single-game passing yards (454 vs. Hoban), passing touchdowns (seven vs. Springfield), and total offense (562 vs. Hoban) ... led Theodore Roosevelt to back-to-back 10-2 seasons and consecutive trips to the Ohio Division II state playoffs ... also a basketball letterman ... Honor Roll.

High School: Played running back and defensive back for coach Buldini at St. Cloud HS … as a senior, had 19 carries for 113 yards … also had five tackles and a break-up … three-year letterwinner in track and field … earned All-Orange Belt honors in 2009 and 2010 … participated with the Florida Christian Athletics and Best Buddies programs. Personal: Born Oct. 9, 1992 … parents are Wilfrid Charles and Ermonditte Dominique … has two older sisters, Imene and Michelle, and three brothers- Ernst, Kevin, and Ryan … plays the guitar … served an internship with the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio … wants to pursue a master’s degree at UA in strategic marketing … public relations major.

Personal: Tra’Von De’Aire Chapman … born May 19, 1994 … parents are Vickie Chapman and Thad Jemison, former wide receivers coach at Kent State … sport management major.

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RODNEY

COE

} Cornerback } Senior | 6-0 | 195 } Lewis Center, Ohio } Olentangy HS

} Defensive Line } R-Senior | 6-3 | 305 } Fulton, Mo. } Edwardsville HS | Iowa State

As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in 11 games with two starts … finished the season with 18 tackles, including 12 solo stops … made his first collegiate start at Massachusetts … also started the season finale against Toledo … posted season-highs of four tackles against Ohio and at UMass … had three-tackle performances against James Madison and Kent State. As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): Logged time in eight games ... responsible for eight tackles, six solo stops ... had a season-high two stops against UCF and against Morgan State. As a Freshman (2011): Redshirted. High School: A three-time letterwinner and team captain at Olentangy HS ... the team’s defensive MVP … first-team All-OCC and second-team All-District selection as a senior ... invited to play in the Ohio North-South Game ... made 40 tackles as a senior and also intercepted three passes, and recovered one fumble ... blocked a pair of kicks and scored two defensive touchdowns ... one of the top kick and punt returners on the squad ... also competed in track and field and earned All-District and All-State honors. Personal: Born Aug. 28, 1993 ... son of Paul and Fanita Cheek ... has a twin sister, Embrye ... father played football and ran track at Ohio University … exercise science major.

Named preseason third-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports. As a Redshirt Junior (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules. At Iowa State: As a junior (2013): Started the final four games at defensive tackle … recorded 37 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and two pass breakups … notched 4.5 TFL in the final five games of the year … tallied a career-high seven tackles vs. Baylor … had three tackles, 1.5 TFL, a pass breakup and QB hurry vs. TCU … averaged 4.0 tpg in the last five games. Junior College: Three-star recruit according to rivals.com and ESPN … played two seasons for Iowa Western under coach Scott Strohmeier … helped the Reivers win the 2012 JUCO National Championship (12-0) … as a sophomore, played in 10 games, making 42 tackles … had nine tackles for losses of 38 yards … had 1.5 sacks and forced two fumbles … in national title game (Graphic Edge Bowl), equaled season-high with seven tackles and a tackle for loss … second-team All-Conference choice … played at running back as a freshman … gained 468 yards on 80 carries and nine touchdowns. High School: Rushed for more than 2,000 yards despite injuries at Edwardsville HS … also played linebacker … ranked No. 2 by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in its Super 30 in 2010 … selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American game … as a junior, rushed the ball 106 times for 978 yards and 12 touchdowns. Personal: Born May 18, 1993 … grandson of Floyd and Lois Ramsey … grandfather Charlie Coe has over 40 years of experience coaching in the NFL and in college … he is currently an assistant coach at Missouri Baptist … uncle Michael played in the NFL and won a Super Bowl ring with the New York Giants … organizational supervision major.

CHEEK’S CAREER STATS

DEF 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

G/GS 8/0 11/2 12/3 31/5

UA 6 12 16 34

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TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-1 1.0-1

Sacks INT PBU 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0 2 0.0-0 0 2

FF FR Blkd 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0

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As a Junior (2014): Appeared in all 12 games with three starts at cornerback … also saw action on the punt, kick return, and punt return units … finished with 22 tackles, including 16 solo stops … had a TFL and two breakups … had a career-high four tackles at Kent State … made three stops against Massachusetts, Miami, and Eastern Michigan … forced a fumble at Ohio … recovered a fumble in the win at Pittsburgh … had a tackle for a loss of one year in the win over Howard.


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DEF G/GS UA A Total 2014 9/0 6 3 9

CONEY } Wide Receiver } R-Sophomore | 5-8 | 180 } Orlando, Fla. } Oviedo HS | Weber State

FREDRICK

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CROW II } Running Back } Sophomore | 5-8 | 180 } Canton, Ohio } Bridgeport HS

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules.

AKRON FOOTBALL

TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 1.0-1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0 0

At Weber State: As a freshman (2013): Saw action in 10 games as a true freshman for the Wildcats … earned Big Sky All-Conference honorable mention honors as a return specialist ... was the only Wildcat freshman to earn All-Conference honors ... finished second in the Big Sky in kick return average at 24.8 yards per return ... had 22 returns for 545 yards in 10 games played ... had four kick returns in three games during the season ... season-high came against Montana State where he had four returns for 130 yards ... also had four returns for 115 yards against Southern Utah, including a season-long return of 45 yards ... finished third in the Big Sky in interceptions at 0.30 per game ... totaled three interceptions on the season with one each against Stephen F. Austin, Eastern Washington and Idaho State ... also had one punt return and 12 total tackles on the season. High School: Played for Coach Wes Allen at Oviedo High School where he was a three-year starter ... named to the Orlando Sentinel Super 60 list as one of the top players in Central Florida ... ranked 24th on the Super 60 list ... first-team All-Central Florida … named the top cornerback in Central Florida ... first-team 7A All-State, first-team All-Conference, and first-team All-District honoree ... helped lead Oviedo to an 11-2 record ... as a senior, recorded five interceptions and had 34 total tackles on the season ... also rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns and had seven pass deflections ... played in the Central Florida All-Star Game.

High School: Second-team All-Tri-Valley East Conference as a senior and a junior at Bridgeport HS … as a senior, rushed for 697 yards and five touchdowns … as a junior, ran for 815 yards and three touchdowns. Personal: Born June 24, 1995 … parents are Felicia Simmons and Fredrick Crow, Sr. … has two older brothers, Antwon Simmons and Fredrick Fraziar … brother Antwon ran track at Jackson State … wants to become a physical therapist.

Personal: Born Dec. 30, 1994 ... mother is Deborah Coney.

DARIUS

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COPELAND } Defensive Line } Sophomore | 6-1 | 280 } Ft. Myers, Fla. } Ft. Myers HS As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award Outstanding Sophomore Award (defense) … appeared in nine games … finished with nine tackles, including six solo stops … had a TFL for a loss of one yard in the win over Howard. As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.

IMANI

DAVIS

Personal: Sport management major.

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2012 2013 2014

DAVIS } Wide Receiver } Senior | 5-9 | 180 } Miami, Fla. } Belen Jesuit Prep

TOTAL

12/0 12/1 12/2 36/3

14 8 22 44

99 56 191 346

0 1 1 2

RUSHING G/GS Att Yds TD

2012 2013 2014

As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in all 12 games with one start … made his first collegiate start at Northern Illinois … caught his first-career touchdown in the season opener at Central Florida … finished with two receptions for 21 yards against Ohio … returned 10 punts for 39 yards, including a season-best 23-yard return against James Madison … also returned two kickoffs for 34 yards … added one special teams tackle against Toledo.

TOTAL

PUNT RET.

2013 2014 TOTAL

KICK RET.

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

3 0 0 3

13 0 0 13

0 0 0 0

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No.

Yds

TD

G/GS

No.

Yds

TD

12/1 12/2 36/3 12/0 12/1 12/2 36/3

10 19 48 13 2 0 15

39 75 282 251 34 0 285

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1.2 0.7 1.8 1.2

7.1 8.2 7.0 4.7 8.7 15.9 7.9 9.6

Lg Avg/C Avg/G

6 0 0 6

4.3 0.0 0.0 4.3

1.1 0.0 0.0 0.5

Lg Avg/R

23 34 52

3.9 3.9 5.9

Lg Avg/R

31 19.3 29 17.0 0 0.0 31 19.0

RICHARD

As a Freshman (2012): Played in all 12 games ... finished the season with 14 catches for 99 yards ... season-best-tying three catches for a season-high 38 yards versus Miami (Ohio) ... also had three receptions for 19 yards in a win over Morgan State ... season-long grab of 17 yards came at Ohio, his only catch in that contest ... also returned kicks and punts ... returned 19 punts for 168 yards, including a season-long 52 yarder at FIU ... returned 13 kicks for 251 yards, with a long of 31 yards coming at rival Kent State ... also made three tackles.

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DORVILUS } Defensive Line } R-Junior | 6-1 | 227 } Miami, Fla. } Cypress Bay HS | Independence CC

High School: Three-year starter at Belen Jesuit Prep ... All-County first-team honoree as a senior ... helped Belen Jesuit to a 10-3 record and a berth in the Florida 6A state playoffs ... invited to the Nike South Florida All-Star Game ... two-way player.

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2014): Appeared in eight games with one start at defensive end … finished with six tackles … had three stops at Buffalo.

Personal: Born June 21, 1994 … sport management major.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Redshirted. At Junior College: Played his freshman season at outside linebacker at Independence CC … in 2012, had 10 tackles, a sack, an interception, and 4.0 TFL in four games … had five stops in the win at Dodge City. Personal: Sport management major. DORVILUS’ CAREER STATS

DEF G/GS UA A Total 2014 8/1 1 5 6

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TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 0.5-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0 0

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As a Junior (2014): Appeared in all 12 games with two starts at wide receiver … finished with 22 receptions for 191 yards and a touchdown … also returned all of the Zips’ punts … had 19 returns for 75 yards, including a long of 34 yards … had two catches for 28 yards at Kent State … had a career-high six receptions for 53 yards in the win over Miami … had four receptions for 55 yards against Marshall … made three catches for 15 yards at Penn State … had three catches for 14 yards, a nine-yard touchdown catch, and a 34-yard punt return in the win over Howard.

12/0 12/1 12/2 36/3

Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G

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ERICKSEN

EVANS

} Offensive Line } Sophomore | 6-3 | 300 } Sherrodsville, Ohio } Carrollton HS

} Linebacker } Senior | 6-2 | 220 } Nazareth, Pa. } Pen Argyl Area HS

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Appeared in one game … saw action at center in the win over Eastern Michigan.

AKRON FOOTBALL

As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: First-Team Division III pick as a senior at Carrollton HS ... named team’s lineman of the year as a junior ... also played basketball ... first-team District 5 and District 5 Player of the Year in basketball as a junior ... second-team District 5 and second-team Eastern District in basketball as a sophomore ... National Honor Society member. Personal: Born April 20, 1995 … computer engineering major.

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As a Junior (2014): Appeared in all 12 games with two starts at SAM linebacker … also saw action on the kickoff and punt return units … finished with 35 tackles, including 23 solo stops … also had two sacks for a loss of six yards, a break-up, and a fumble recovery … made three stops at Kent State … had a career-high seven tackles at Buffalo … made six solo stops against Marshall … also had a sack for a loss of four yards … had six tackles, including five solo stops, in the win over Howard … also registered a sack. As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in all 12 games with four starts … finished fourth on the team in total tackles with 58 (28 solo) … added 6.0 tackles for a loss, 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries, and one pass breakup … tallied a career-high 13 tackles against Ball State, including one sack, two tackles for a loss, and a forced fumble … recorded at least three tackles in 11-of-12 games … posted his first-career sack at Central Florida. As a Freshman (2012): Played in 10 games with one start … made first collegiate start versus Miami (Ohio) ... totaled 23 tackles (14 solo) for the season ... posted a season-high four stops in back-to-back games, against Morgan State and at Tennessee. High School: Played both running back and defensive back at Pen Argyl Area HS ... first-team All-League selection on offense and defense … also received all-area recognition as a senior when the squad went 13-1 and claimed a Colonial League and District XI title ... 2011 Associated Press firstteam All-State choice ... during his senior season, rushed for 2,064 yards and 29 touchdowns on 785 carries, caught one touchdown pass, and returned one interception for another score ... those 31 TDs set the school’s single-season record as did the rushing yardage ... established the program’s career interceptions record, with 18 ... finished his scholastic career with 4,399 rushing yards on 785 carries ... scored 79 career TDs ... scored a touchdown in a Colonial League record 30 consecutive games ... made 209 career tackles ... also competed in baseball (center fielder) and wrestling for the Green Knights ... first-team All-State pick on the diamond. Personal: Born Feb. 24, 1994 ... parents are Darrin and Jeanmarie Evans … has one younger sister, Dana … emergency management and homeland security major. EVANS’ CAREER STATS

DEF 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

DYLAN

EVANS 34

G/GS 10/1 12/3 12/2 34/6

UA 14 28 23 65

A Total TFL Sacks INT PBU 9 23 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 30 58 6.0-20 2.0-13 0 1 12 35 3.0-6 2.0-6 0 1 51 116 9.0-26 4.0-19 0 2

FF FR Blkd 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0

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KYLE

FOSTER

} Offensive Line } R-Freshman | 6-3 | 284 } Streetsboro, Ohio } Streetsboro HS | Charleston At University of Charleston: As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted … Dean’s List honoree.

Personal: Born Feb. 14, 1996 … the youngest of Frank and Vicki Fazio’s three children … has a brother, Frank, and a sister, Danielle … cousin John Kaminski plays offensive guard at Indiana … mechanical engineering major.

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted. High School: First-team All-State punter and kickoff specialist at Parkersburg HS … as a senior in 2013, had 42 punts for 1,668 yards (39.7 avg.) … 14 punts were inside the 20 … his long was 59 yards … also kicked off seven times for 220 yards … as a junior, punted 35 times for 1,446 yards (41.3 avg.) … 12 landed inside the 20 … his long was 62 yards … as a sophomore, went a perfect 4-for-4 in extra points … also played baseball and basketball. Personal: Sport management major.

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NICK TYLER

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FITZPATRICK } Tight End } R-Junior | 6-5 | 237 } Barnesville, Ohio } Barnesville HS | Edinboro High School: Three-year starter for head coach Luke Johnson at Barnesville HS … special mention All-Ohio, first-team All-Eastern District, first-team All-District 12, first-team All-Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, and All-Times Leader Team honors helped Shamrocks to a 7-3 record as a senior … finished with 123 tackles, eight sacks, and an interception on defense … had 32 receptions for 532 yards and six touchdowns on offense … … also a fouryear starter in basketball … earned a total of 10 letters in football, basketball and track & field.

GASSER } Placekicker | Punter } R-Freshman | 6-0 | 167 } Liberty Township, Ohio } Lakota East HS As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted. High School: Three-year letterwinner at kicker and punter for coach Rick Haynes at Lakota East HS … first-team All-Greater Miami Conference at punter as a senior … as a senior, was a perfect 34-of-34 in extra points and five-for-five in field goals … averaged 36 yards per punt … second-team All-Conference at kicker as a sophomore … also participated in track as a senior … Honor Roll student. Personal: Born April 29, 1996 … parents are Paul and Mary Beth Gasser … has an older sister, Rachael … aerospace engineering major.

Personal: Born June 13, 1993 … parents are Melissa and Troy Fitzpatrick … uncle Jamie Horne played football at Findley ... business major.

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High School: First-team All-Portage Trail Conference and second-team All-District as a senior … played offensive tackle, defensive tackle, and nose tackle for coach John Arlesic at Streetsboro HS … second-team All-Conference in 2012 … helped team to its first playoff game in 20 years as a junior in 2012 … also a two-year letterwinner in track … finished third in the conference, 4th in the district, and ninth in the region in the shot put as a senior in 2014 … named MVP for men’s field events.

} Punter } R-Freshman | 6-2 | 185 } Parkersburg W. Va. } Parkersburg HS


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GAUTHNEY

GIVENS

} Offensive Line } Sophomore | 6-1 | 290 } Reynoldsburg, Ohio } Reynoldsburg HS |

} Cornerback } Senior | 5-11 | 175 } Ridgeland, Miss. } Ridgeland HS | Holmes

Hargrave (Va.) MA

(Miss.) CC

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action.

AKRON FOOTBALL

Personal: Sport management major.

JORDAN

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GEORGE

As a Junior (2014): CoSIDA Academic All-America nominee … Academic All-MAC … appeared in all 12 games with 10 starts at cornerback … top defensive back … finished fourth in team tackling with 45 stops, including 25 solo stops … also had two interceptions and four break-ups … made four tackles at Buffalo … had an interception against Eastern Michigan … had seven tackles against Bowling Green … made five tackles at Ohio … had six tackles in the win at Pitt … had an interception against Marshall … had seven tackles at Penn State … enrolled at Akron in January 2014 and participated in spring practice. Prior to Akron: Competed at Holmes CC in 2012-13 … second-team AllState both seasons … MACJC All-Star as a sophomore when he had 39 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one recovered fumble, four interceptions and three pass breakups … as a freshman, had 35 tackles, three recovered fumbles, six INTs and 13 PBUs.

} Defensive Back } R-Freshman | 5-11 | 193 } Kettering, Ohio } Archbishop Alter HS

High School: Attended Ridgeland HS in Ridgeland, Miss. … credited with 83 tackles (35 unassisted), five INTs, four recovered fumbles and two blocked field goals as a high school senior … during his junior year, tallied 98 tackles (52 solo), five INTs, two recovered fumbles, and four blocked field goals … also returned kickoffs and punts.

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted. Personal: Emergency management and homeland security major.

ZACH

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KRIS

43

Personal: Born Feb. 16, 1994 … organizational supervision major.

GINGERICH

GIVENS’ CAREER STATS

DEF G/GS UA A Total 2014 12/10 25 20 45

} Plackicker | Punter } Sophomore | 6-3 | 209 } Bellefontaine, Ohio } Bellefontaine HS

TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 0.5-0 0-0 2-0 4 0 0 0

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action. As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: Two-year letterwinner at kicker for coach Schmidt at Bellafontaine HS … also played soccer for three seasons. Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1994 … parents are William and Karla Gingerich … has a younger brother, Nick … criminology and law enforcement major.

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GOODMAN

GRICE

} Wide Receiver } R-Junior | 6-2 | 215 } Yonkers, N.Y. } Archbishop Stepinac HS

} Defensive Line } Senior | 5-11 | 275 } Akron, Ohio } Firestone HS

As a Junior (2014): Redshirted.

As a Freshman (2012): Member of the Zips’ 2011 signing class, but did not enroll at UA until January 2012 … participated in spring practice ... played in nine games ... made 14 catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns ... one of seven receivers to have multiple TD receptions ... one scoring catch came in a win over Morgan State and versus Bowling Green ... had a season-best showing of three catches for 32 yards at FIU. High School: Three-year letterwinner at Archbishop Stepinac HS ... as a senior was named Class A New York State Player of the Year, Madison Square Garden Player of the Year, Journal News Player of the Year, first-team AllState, first-team All-Borough, first-team all-CHSFI and first-team All-City ... as a junior was tabbed an offensive player of the year finalist and all-CHSFI ... led program to a 20-3 record as starting quarterback, including a 12-0 record and a division and conference championship during his senior year ... finished his interscholastic career with 3,012 passing yards and 1,867 rushing yards ... 1,686 passing yards during his senior campaign was the most in a single season at Stepinac. Personal: Born July 5, 1991 ... parents are Mark and Anna Phillips … sport management major. GOODMAN’S CAREER STATS

2012 2013 TOTAL

9/0 10/5 19/5

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113 255 368

2 3 5

Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G

17 38 38

1.6 8.1 12.6 1.8 14.2 25.5 1.7 11.5 19.4

Named preseason first-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports and third-team AllMAC by Phil Steele … has started every game of his career at nose tackle (36 and counting) … As a Junior (2014): First-team All-MAC … second-team All-MAC by Phil Steele and College Sports Madness … Midseason first-team All-MAC by Phil Steele … recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award Outstanding Junior Award (defense) … started all 12 games at nose tackle … finished with had 31 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and three fumble recoveries … also rushed 20 times for 46 yards, four touchdowns, and 12 first downs on short-yardage plays … had no rushes for negative yardage … rushed four times for 16 yards and four first downs at Kent State … at Buffalo, had four tackles, including three solos, the first forced fumble of his career, and a fumble recovery ... offensively, rushed three times, adding a first down and a touchdown … against Bowling Green, had four tackles, a fumble recovery, and a break-up … at Ball State, had one tackle but saw his most action at fullback, rushing five times for 13 yards … didn’t score a touchdown, but had four first downs … in the win over UMass, had four tackles … in the win over Miami, pulled double duty again … defensively, had five tackles and a sack while recovering the first fumble of his career … at fullback, rushed twice (in the third quarter) for two yards each—one for first down, the second for his third TD on the season … in the win over Eastern Michigan, rushed twice for two first downs … in the win at Pittsburgh, pulled double duty … in addition to starting at nose tackle and guiding the defense, played fullback on short yardage plays … finished with three rushes for three yards and two touchdowns, the first touchdowns of his collegiate career … had five tackles, and a sack for a loss of four yards at Penn State … had two solo stops and a sack in the win over Howard. As a Sophomore (2013): Started all 12 games a nose guard … finished the season with 32 tackles (11 solo), a team-best 7.5 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, one quarterback hurry, and one blocked kick … named Akron’s Harry “Doc” Smith Award winner for most outstanding sophomore on defense … had a career day at Massachusetts, recording seven tackles (two solo), two tackles for a loss and one sack … blocked his first-career kick on an extra point attempt against Toledo … the blocked kick against the Rockets came in the fourth quarter, keeping the Akron lead at eight points and forcing UT to go for a two-point conversion late in the game … recorded his first-career sack against James Madison … posted at least one tackle in all 12 games. As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): Switched from fullback to nose guard during the offseason ... started all 12 games ... totaled 47 tackles (25 solo) for the season ... responsible for 7.5 tackles for loss (21 yards) ... season-high nine stops (five solo) at Central Michigan ... made eight tackles (four solo) in

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As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in 10 games with five starts at wide receiver (Z) … finished the season with 18 catches for 255 yards and three touchdowns … all three touchdowns came in the fourth quarter … caught at least one pass in each of the 10 games he appeared … posted a career-high 76 yards on three catches and a touchdown against Toledo in the season finale … his 35-yard TD against the Rockets came one play after the Akron defense held UT on fourth down, giving the Zips a 31-17 lead with 6:41 to play … also had touchdown catches at Michigan and at Northern Illinois … he gave Akron a 24-21 lead with 4:10 to go at Michigan with is TD reception while his score at NIU cut the Huskies lead to 27-20 late in the fourth quarter.

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GROVER } Long Snapper } R-Freshman | 5-11 | 200 } Spencer N.Y. } Sencer-Van Etten HS

AKRON FOOTBALL

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted. High School: A long snapper for coach Ron Miller at Spencer-Van Etten Central HS … ranked No. 1 nationally by Special Team Solutions, No. 4 nationally by 247sports.com, and No. 25 nationally by Kohl’s Professional Camps … 2013 Esmark All-American … as a junior, named second-team All-American by Kohl’s … 2013 NUC NYS Special Teams Player of the Year … Honor Roll student … 2013 Section IV Division VII All-Star Team … 2013 Elite 24 Ithaca All-Region pick … participated in the 2013 NUC NY vs. NJ All-Star Game … also a two-year letterwinner in baseball and basketball … National Honor Society member.

CODY

GRICE the season opener against UCF ... given the team’s Harry “Doc” Smith Award as most outstanding defensive player in the freshman class.

Personal: Born August 22, 1995 … parents are Jeff and Kim Grover … has an older brother Cortney Roberts … member of Akron’s all-male A Cappella group Nuance … public relations major.

As a Freshman (2011): Redshirted. High School: Four-year letterwinner at Firestone HS ... a three-time all-city performer who was also a second-team all-district selection and a member of the Touchdown Club his junior and senior season ... rushed for over 1,000 yards in both his junior and senior seasons and combined to score 29 touchdowns as an upperclassmen (15 TDs as a senior) ... added eight scores during his sophomore campaign ... also a stand-out on defense, recording 195 career tackles and 10 career sacks ... named Firestone’s offensive MVP in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons ... also an all-city selection in track and field.

ZACH

Personal: Born June 17, 1992 ... son of Darius and Regina Grice ... has one sibling, Deshawn ... has an infant son, Darius … Eagle Scout … organizational supervision major.

Will wear jersey #32 after wearing #41 last fall.

GRICE’S CAREER STATS

DEF G/GS UA 2011 Redshirt 2012 12/12 25 2013 12/12 11 2014 12/12 18 TOTAL 36/36 54

A Total 22 47 21 32 13 31 56 110

TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 7.5-21 7.5-25 4.0-13 19.0-59

0.0-0 2.5-12 2.5-9 5.0-21

RUSHING G/GS Att Yds TD

2014

12/12

20

44

4

0 0 0 0

0 0 2 2

0 0 1 1

Lg Avg/C Avg/G

6

2.2

3.7

0 0 3 3

0 1 0 1

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GRUISER } Safety } Sophomore | 6-0 | 195 } Fayette City, Pa. } Greensburg Central Catholic HS As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete … Academic All-MAC … Academic Award for the highest GPA among the freshman class … appeared in all 12 games … saw action on the kickoff, kick return, and punt return units … recorded three solo tackles. As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: Second-Team Class AA as a senior at Greensburg Central Catholic HS ... as a junior, posted 85 tackles, two interceptions and 12 pass breakups ... had 21 rushes for 326 yards and four touchdowns ... credited with 16 interceptions Personal: Born Jan. 14, 1995 … exercise science major.

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HARDEN } Defensive Back } R-Freshman | 6-0 | 193 } Columbus, Ohio } Westerville South HS

High School: ranked as the 121st-best player in the country and the 13thbest wide receiver ... Rated No. 99 in the Sentinel’s Florida Top 100 ... played for William Rolle at Northwestern HS ... participated in the Dade vs. Broward County All-Star Game ... as a senior had seven touchdown catches, helping Northwestern to a 10-2 record ... as a junior, caught 30 passes for 533 yards and six touchdowns ... led team to the 6-A state title.

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted.

Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1995 … parents are Terry and Stephanie Harden.

Personal: Born July 26, 1992 … son of Ruthie Harris.

ANDREW

HAUSER } Linebacker } Junior | 6-1 | 219 } Mason, Ohio } William Mason HS

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HARRIS } Wide Receiver } R-Senior | 6-0 | 210 } Miami, Fla. } Northwestern HS |

As a Sophomore (2014): Appeared in 10 games … also saw action on the kick return unit. Personal: Sport management major.

Louisville Earned bachelor’s degree from Louisville in December 2014. At Louisville: As a Senior (2014): Played in 10 games with four starts … had nine receptions for 113 yards and touchdown … mad a 23-yard reception in the win at Boston College … had a 19-yard reception in the win at Syracuse … made two catches for 40 yards, including a 27-yard TD reception, in the win over Murray State … had a 12-yard catch in the win over Miami. As a Junior (2013): Appeared in 12 games with two starts ... tied his season high with four receptions for 54 yards and one score in the 36-9 Florida Citrus Bowl win over Miami ... caught a 12-yard score from Teddy Bridgewater in the second quarter to go ahead 22-2 ... totaled 15 receptions for 195 yards and two touchdowns ... had season-high four catches for 32 yards in win over Memphis ... had at least one catch in six straight games during stretch from FIU to Connecticut ... scored first touchdown of the season on 11-yard scoring pass from Will Gardner in win over FIU ... made first appearance in two years in season opener against Ohio. As a Sophomore (2012): Tore ACL during fall camp and missed the season. As a Redshirt Freshman (2011): Started 12 games before tearing ACL in practice prior to the Belk Bowl ... tied for third all-time in receptions … ranked fifth in receiving yards among freshman wide receivers in school history ... finished second on team with 37 receptions and 455 yards ... tied for second on team with two receiving #ZipsGameday

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HAYES } Cornerback } Sophomore | 5-9 | 166 } Ocala, Fla. } West Port HS As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action. As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: Played running back, cornerback and also returned kicks and punts at West Port HS ... also competed in track ... ran third leg of school’s 4x100 relay team that won state ... ran the 100-meter dash. Personal: Born May 11, 1993 … organizational supervision major. #RiZeUP!

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High School: Three-year letterwinner at defensive back for coach Rock Pentello at Westerville South HS … finished prep career with the school’s single-game record for interceptions with three … had 100 tackles and seven interceptions in career … as a senior, recorded 63 tackle and six interceptions.

MICHAELEE

touchdowns ... averaged 12.3 yards per reception ... added four receptions for 38 yards versus Pittsburgh ... recorded a 44-yard reception on second play of win against Syracuse and finished with career-best 96 yards against the Orange ... scored second touchdown in the win over Rutgers ... caught first touchdown pass versus FIU and finished with 79 yards ... had a 37-yard reception in season-opener versus Murray State. As a Freshman (2010): Redshirted.


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HAYNES

} Defensive End } Senior | 6-3 | 230 } Miami, Fla. } Belen Jesuit Prep

} Wide Receiver } Sophomore | 5-6 | 145 } Miramar, Fla. } Chaminade-Madonna HS | Northern Michigan As a Sophomore (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules.

AKRON FOOTBALL

At Northern Michigan: As a Freshman (2013): Played slot receiver and kick returner as a true freshman at Northern Michigan … had 11 receptions for 334 yards and 709 all-purpose yards. High School: Three-year letterwinner at slot receiver for coach Tim Tyrrell at Chaminade-Madonna HS … first-team All-County … as a senior, had 50 receptions for 879 yards and 11 touchdowns … also had 1,074 all-purpose yards and four blocked punts … participated in the South Florida Private vs. Public All-Star Game … also participated in tack and field for two years … earned Honorable Mention status. Personal: Born Dec. 5, 1995 … parents are Victoria and Danilo Haynes … has one sister, Mitoria Spears … computer science major.

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As a Junior (2014): Recipient of the John W. Heisman Award (defense) … appeared in 11 games with 10 starts at defensive end … finished with 16 tackles, two hurries, 1.5 TFL, and a fumble recovery … had a tackle for loss at Buffalo … made three stops at Ball State … had three tackles in the win over Eastern Michigan … recovered a fumble at Penn State. As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in 11 games with four starts … finished the season with seven tackles (four solo), 0.5 tackles for a loss, 0.5 sacks, one quarterback hurry, and one fumble recovery … had three tackles (two solo) in the season-opener at Central Florida … his lone assisted sack came against Ohio … started at defensive end against Ohio, at Northern Illinois, at Miami (Ohio), and against Ball State … missed the season finale against Toledo. As a Freshman (2012): Played in all 12 games ... started the last seven games of the season ... recorded 28 tackles (11 solo) ... had a season-high eight stops at Ohio ... involved in 1.5 sacks for a loss of four yards and had two tackles for loss (five yards) ... broke up one pass versus UMass. High School: Helped lead Belen Jesuit Prep to a 10-3 record and a state playoff appearance ... clocked a time of 10.7 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

HOPE

Personal: Born Nov. 4, 1993 … business major.

} Defensive Back } Junior | 6-0 | 183 } Miami, Fla. } American Senior HS |

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DEF G/GS 2012 12/7 2013 11/4 2014 11/10 TOTAL 34/21

Miami (Fla.) Named preseason fourth-team All-MAC by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports. As a Sophomore (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules.

UA 11 4 6 21

A Total TFL Sacks INT PBU 17 28 2.0-5 1.5-4 0 1 3 7 0.5-6 0.5-6 0 0 10 16 1.5-2 0.0-0 0 2 30 51 4.0-13 2.0-10 0 3

FF FR Blkd 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0

At Miami: As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Saw action in two games, primarily on special teams and as reserve defensive back ... made collegiate debut in rout over Savannah State, tallying three tackles ... played on special teams in road win at USF. As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted. High School: Three-star recruit according to Rivals.com, ESPN and Scout. com ... rated as No. 59 cornerback prospect according to ESPN and No. 92 according to Scout.com ... played for coach Joe Morgan at American Senior HS. Personal: Organizational supervision major.

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HUNDLEY } Running Back } Senior | 5-10 | 206 } Hamilton, Ohio } St. Xavier HS

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HOYER } Quarterback } Junior | 6-4 | 210 } North Olmsted, Ohio } St. Ignatius HS | Mercyhurst As a Sophomore (2014): Did not see game action. As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Sat out the 2013 season due to NCAA transfer guidelines. At Mercyhurst: As a Freshman (2012): Did not see game action in 2012 as a true freshman for the Lakers. High School: Played football, baseball, and basketball at St. Ignatius HS ... threw for 1,500 yards and 13 touchdowns during his junior season ... in baseball, was named to the All-Sun Team after going 7-1 with a 1.91 earned run average as a senior. Personal: Born Oct. 4, 1993 ... older brother Brian played quarterback at Michigan State and has played with several NFL teams since 2009 … currently with the Houston Texans … marketing management major.

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As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in all 12 games … named Akron’s John W. Heisman Award and Weight Room Warrior Award winner for offense … finished second on the team in rushing, gaining 425 yards on 100 carries … added 16 yards receiving on eight catches … had 22 rushes on third or fourth down, with 12 resulting in first downs … recorded only nine rushes of negative yards on 100 carries … posted four games with at least 50 yards rushing … tallied a season-high 57 yards on 11 carries at Massachusetts … carried the ball 12 times for 56 yards at Miami (Ohio) … had 50-yard performances at Central Florida and against Louisiana … did not turn the ball over in 108 touches. As a Freshman (2012): Played in all 12 games with three starts ... in the starting lineup for the contests against Northern Illinois, Central Michigan, and UMass... second-best rusher on the team, compiling 279 yards and three touchdowns off 73 carries ... 23.2 rushing yards per game ranked 24th in the Mid-American Conference ... had a season-high 92 yards off 17 carries at CMU ... scored two TDs in a win over Morgan State ... other scoring rush was against Miami (Ohio) ... totaled five catches for 59 yards for the season ... had two receptions for 30 yards versus UMass ... credited with one tackle at FIU ... given the team’s Harry “Doc” Smith Award as most outstanding offensive player in the freshman class. High School: Three-time First-Team Greater Catholic League choice at St. Xavier HS ... first-team All-State selection as a junior and senior ... rushed 227 times for 1,136 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior ... finished his high school career with 3,693 yards (697 carries) on the ground and 42 TDs ... also competed on the baseball team and was a first-team GCL pick as sophomore and junior. Personal: Born July 15, 1993 ... parents are Mike and Sharon Hundley ... has three siblings, Steeler, Amelia, and Tucker … business/entrepreneurship major. #RiZeUP!

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As a Junior (2014): Recipient of the Iron ZIP Award … appeared in 11 games with six starts at running back … finished second in rushing with 540 yards and four touchdowns on 104 carries … rushed three times for nine yards at Kent State … in the win over UMass, scored two touchdowns, a 12-yard reception ad a 12-yard run … finished with 68 yards on 15 carries … against Bowling Green, rushed 12 times for 48 yards and had an eightyard reception … led the Zips at Ball State with 72 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries, both in the first half … the two TDs tied his career high … rushed 10 times for 64 yards and had three receptions for 15 yards in the win over Miami … led the rushers with 61 yards and a touchdown on eight carries in the win over Eastern Michigan … had a career day in the win at Pittsburgh … rushed for a career-high 148 yards, his first 100-yard rushing performance, on 19 carries … had seven carries for 18 games at Penn State … had 25 yards on five carries in the win over Howard.


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JONES } Defensive Back } Senior | 6-0 | 178 } University Heights, Ohio } Cleveland Heights HS | Boston College

AKRON FOOTBALL

Enrolled at Akron in January 2015 … has one year of eligibility remaining … due to NCAA transfer rules, must sit out the 2015 season. At Boston College: 2014 (Junior): Started in first five games ... registered 20 tackles, including 17 solo stops ... recorded four tackles with a pass breakup against Pittsburgh ... tallied a season-high nine take-downs (eight unassisted) against Southern California, including 1.5 tackles for a loss of five yards ... notched four solo stops and an interception against Colorado State. 2013 (Sophomore): Started all 13 games at corner back … also saw action as a return specialist ... tallied 62 total tackles, including 44 solo stops, 4.5 tackles for a loss of nine yards, two interceptions, and three fumble recoveries ... returned two punts for one yard and one kickoff for 20 yards ... earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week honor after a stellar effort in the team’s 24-10 home win over Wake Forest; recovered a quarterback fumble on the Demon Deacons 22-yardline that set up a Chase Rettig-to-Spiffy Evans touchdown pass on the ensuing play that lifted the Eagles to a 17-7 lead in the second quarter, then recorded his second interception in as many games late in the second quarter ... recorded a career-high seven tackles against Florida State ... totaled four tackles against Army ... charted five tackles and recovered a fumble at Clemson ... tallied six tackles in each of the team’s last two regular season games at Maryland and Syracuse ... recorded his first career interception in the team’s season-opening win over the Wildcats. 2012 (Freshman): Played in all 12 games ... contested 278 plays on the season between defense and special teams ... recorded 15 tackles, 10 solo, on the year ... returned four kickoffs for 96 yards (24.0-yard average) ... made four solo tackles at Florida State ... tallied three solo stops against Maine ... registered a season-long 45-yard kick return at Georgia Tech ... posted two tackles and brought back two kicks for 32 yards at NC State.

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HUNDLEY HUNDLEY’S CAREER STATS RUSHING G/GS Att Yds TD

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

12/3 12/0 11/6 35/9

73 279 100 425 104 540 277 1244

3 0 4 7

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2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

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12/3 12/0 11/6 35/9

5 8 9 22

59 16 55 130

0 0 2 2

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Yds

TD

12/3 12/0 24/3

2 0 2

12 0 12

0 0 0

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21 19 42 42

3.8 4.2 5.2 4.5

23.2 35.4 49.1 35.5

Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G

16 6 12 16

0.4 11.8 0.7 2.0 0.8 6.1 0.6 5.9

Lg Avg/R

9 0 9

6.0 0.0 6.0

4.9 1.3 5.0 3.7

High School: Two-way player for head coach Jeff Rotsky at Cleveland Heights HS … earned Lake Erie League and team Most Valuable Player honors as a senior defensive back and quarterback in 2011 ... recorded 1,388 yards and 12 touchdowns through the air and registered 350 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground during his senior season; tallied 27 tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions on defense ... also served as the team’s punter ... helped lead the Tigers to a 9-1 season in 2011 with an undefeated 9-0 regular season, winning the Lake Erie League title and the first playoff appearance in the school’s history ... tallied 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns through the air, registered 300 yards rushing and tallied five receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns as a junior quarterback and wide receiver in 2010 ... also an accomplished track and field performer for the Tigers ... 2012 State Indoor Champion in the long jump ... 2012 Lake Erie League Champion in the 110 and 300 hurdles, and the long jump earning All-League Honors and league MVP ... also All-Ohio in the 110 hurdles and the long jump ...Team MVP … set the school record in the 110 hurdles and long jump. Personal: Bryce D’Lanie Jones ... parents are Karen and Albert Jones … has two older brothers, Chaz and Aric, and younger sister, Dia … Chaz played running back at Virginia Military Institute … organizational supervision major.

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} Running Back } Junior | 5-8 | 191 } Ravenna, Ohio } Ravenna HS

} Quarterback } Senior | 6-2 | 220 } Baltimore, Md. } St. Paul HS | Western Kentucky

As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Appeared in 11 games for the Zips … finished the season with 111 yards rushing on 26 carries and caught one ball for two yards … made his collegiate debut at Central Florida, gaining a season-high 54 yards on five carries, including a long rush of 23 yards … saw at least one carry in eight games … his lone catch came against Louisiana. As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted. High School: Finished his career at RHS with 4,097 yards rushing (508 carries) and 60 total touchdowns (54 rushing) at Ravenna HS ... ran for 2,433 yards as a senior, averaging 202.8 yards per game...scored 33 TDs during his senior campaign ... tallied 1,388 yards on 165 carries and scored 16 touchdowns on the ground as a junior ... added 38 receptions for 533 yards and six TDs in four seasons ... also played basketball. Personal: Sport management major. JONES’ CAREER STATS RUSHING G/GS Att Yds TD

2012 Redshirt 2013 11/0 2014 8/0 TOTAL 19/0

26 14 40

111 58 169

0 0 0

RECEIVING G/GS Rec Yds TD

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

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2 7 9

0 0 0

Lg Avg/C Avg/G

23 28 28

4.3 10.1 4.1 7.2 4.2 8.9

0.1 0.1 0.1

2.0 7.0 4.5

At Nassau CC: As a Sophomore (2013): Earned 2013 NEFC All-Conference honors as the second-team quarterback … went 61-of-109 for 862 yards and 10 touchdowns in seven games at coach Curtis Guilliam at Nassau Community College … added 231 yards and three touchdowns rushing, including a long of 64 yards. As a Freshman (2012): Three-star rated prospect by Rivals. com … also rated as the No. 4 JUCO athlete nationally by 247Sports.com … threw for 1,191 yards and 15 touchdowns and rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns … was 95-of-156 (60.9-percent), a completion percentage which ranked ninth nationally among all junior college quarterbacks … his 15 touchdown passes were Top 25 nationally.

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JUNIUS } Defensive End | Linebacker } Freshman | 6-3 | 210 } Akron, Ohio } St. Vincent-St. Mary HS Enrolled at Akron in January 2015 … originally signed with Akron in 2014. High School: Helped St. V-M to a Division III state championship as a junior and senior … as a senior, had 62 tackles, 17 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, three interceptions (returned one for a touchdown) … also recovered one fumble and returned it for a touchdown, and forced one fumble … as a junior, had 67 tackles, 12 sacks, 15 TFL, eight forced fumbles, and two interceptions … selected to play in the 2014 North-South Classic … also competed in basketball, and track and field for the Irish.

Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G

2 7 9

At Western Kentucky: As a junior (2014): Saw action in three games … went 2-of-4 for 50 yards … also rushed six times for 25 yards … earned his bachelor’s degree in spring 2015.

0.2 0.9 0.5

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As a Sophomore (2014): Appeared in eight games … finished with 58 yards on 14 carries … had a rush at Kent State … had a seven-yard run at Buffalo … had a one-yard rush and a seven-yard reception at Ball State … rushed four times for 35 yards in the win over Eastern Michigan … had two carries for four yards in the win at Pitt … rushed five times for 12 yards against Marshall.


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KORTOKRAX

} Placekicker } R-Freshman | 5-10 | 210 } Alliance, Ohio } Marlington HS

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} Offensive Line } Sophomore | 6-3 | 300 } Haviland, Ohio } Wayne Trace HS

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action.

High School: Four-time letterwinner at kicker for coach Ed Miley at Marlington HS … as a senior in 2013, first-team All-NBC, NBC Player of the Year, first-team All-County and second-team All-Ohio … tem went 8-3 overall … as a junior in 2012, named first-team All-NBC and second-team All-Ohio … team went 8-3 overall … Marlington won the NBC Championship in 2010 with a 13-1 record … also a four-year letterwinner in baseball and three-year letterwinner in basketball … four-time NBC Scholar-Athlete honoree.

As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: Third-Team Division V as a senior at Wayne Trace HS when Raiders went 9-1 overall and 7-0 in the Green Meadows Conference ... ankle injury cost him the majority of his junior season ... also played basketball and ran track. Personal: Born March 29, 1994 … sport management major.

Personal: Born Aug. 24, 1995 … parents are Rob and Gina Kirk … has two sisters, Logan and Landrey, and a younger brother, Sam … wants to become a doctor … biology major.

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} Linebacker } Sophomore | 6-3 | 220 } Akron, Ohio } Firestone HS

KISH

} Tight End } Sophomore | 6-4 | 237 } Pittsburgh, Pa. } Brentwood HS

Will wear jersey #7 after wearing #14 last fall. As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Appeared in all 12 games … also played on the kickoff and punt return units … finished with 14 tackles, five sacks for a loss of 25 yards, a hurry, and a safety … assisted on three tackles at Buffalo … had three solo stops against Bowling Green … had three solo tackles and a safety in the win over Miami … had a solo tackle at Penn State … made two solo tackles in the win over Howard.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action. As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: Competed as a defensive end and tight end at Brentwood HS ... as a senior had eight catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans ... as a junior posted 11 receptions for 151 yards and two TDs ... also played basketball for Brentwood. Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1995 … exercise science major.

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As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: As a junior at Firestone HS in 2011, rushed for 151 yards on 49 carries ... also competed in basketball ... father, Jerome, was a first-round NBA draft pick in 1988 and became famous for shattering a glass backboard while playing for Pittsburgh. Personal: Born March 9, 1996 … sport management major. LANE’S CAREER STATS

DEF G/GS UA A Total TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 2014 12/0 11 3 14 5.0-25 5.0-25 0 0 0 0 0

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LAURO

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

9/0 22 Redshirt 4/1 12 13/1 34

0

11

3.7

Personal: Born Nov. 6, 1994 … father Tony played fullback at Akron (198486) when UA head coach Terry Bowden was an assistant for the Zips in 1986 … philosophy major.

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2012 2013 TOTAL

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9.1

61 143

0 0

13 13

5.1 15.2 4.2 11.0

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12

0.1 12.0

1.3

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0 0

12 12

0.5 9.5 0.3 10.3

4.8 3.4

8

132

Yds

TD

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132

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MARCUS } Defensive Line } R-Junior | 6-2 | 240 } Durham, N.C. } Hillside HS | Ohio State

LAWRENCE } Running Back } R-Junior | 5-7 | 180 } Miami, Fla. } Hialeah-Miami HS

Named preseason fourth-team All-MAC by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports. As a Junior (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules.

Will wear jersey #1 this fall after wearing #10. As a Redshirt Sophomore (2014): Appeared in four games with one start at running back … finished fourth in rushing with 61 yards on 12 carries … had two receptions for 19 yards … had a seven-yard rush at Buffalo … rushed four times for 35 yards in the win over Eastern Michigan … had two carries for four yards in the win at Pitt … had five carries for 12 yards and a 12-yard reception against Marshall … had a seven-yard reception at Penn State. As a Sophomore (2013): Redshirted … earned Akron’s Scout Team Player of the Year on defense. As a Freshman (2012): Played in nine games ... 22 carries for 82 yards rushing for the season ... season-high seven rush attempts for season-best 30 yards at FIU ... credited with one catch for 12 yards versus UCF ... also returned kicks, doing so eight times for 132 yards ... posted four kick returns for 68 yards against Bowling Green. High School: Rushed for 1,818 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior (10.6 ypc) at Hialeah-Miami Lakes HS ... helped his team to a 6-4 record in his final season.

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At Ohio State: As a sophomore (2013): Played 13 games with one start … made first career start in the 2014 Orange Bowl against Clemson … had six tackles, including three solo stops, and a break-up. As a freshman (2012): Played in 11 games on special teams ... totaled 76 plays, including a personal-high 10 vs. Indiana ... had eight tackles, including seven solo stops ... played as a linebacker as a freshman moved to defensive end during spring … lettered. High School: First-team All-State by the Associated Press … led all defensive players in votes for the AP all-state team … named all-PAC 6 Conference … rated the No. 32 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com ... also was rated the No. 29 linebacker prospect nationally and the No. 9 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep … played defensive end for coach coach Antonio King at Hillside HS … as a senior, helped led team to a 16-0 record and the NCHSAA Class 4A state championship ... tallied 89 tackles and 17.5 sacks for the PAC 6 Conference champions ... a SuperPrep All-American and an all-Mid Atlantic Region selection as a junior … had 14 sacks as a junior. Personal: Son of Keisha and Reginald Marcus … organizational supervision major. #RiZeUP!

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High School: As a senior at Manatee HS in 2012, had 12 carries for 90 yards and two touchdowns ... credited with 14 catches for 128 yards and one TD ... suffered a season-ending ACL injury in September ... in 2011 as a junior was an Honorable Mention Class 7A All-State selection ... carried the ball 82 times for 631 yards in helping his team make a state-championship run ... found the end zone eight times on the ground ... 51 catches for 607 yards and 6 TDs ... also returned kicks.

2012 2013 2014

Lg Avg/C Avg/G

82

RECEIVING G/GS Rec Yds TD

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted … member of Akron’s 2013 signing class ... converted from running back/wide receiver to cornerback.

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} Wide Receiver } R-Freshman | 5-10 | 195 } Bradenton, Fla. } Manatee HS

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} Tight End } Junior | 6-0 | 245 } Cincinnati, Ohio } Princeton HS

} Linebacker } Senior | 6-1 | 235 } Orlando, Fla. } Dr. Phillips HS | Washington State

Moved from defensive line to tight end.

Named preseason third-team All-MAC by Phil Steele … enrolled at Akron in January 2015 … has one year of eligibility remaining.

As a Sophomore (2014): Did not see game action.

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As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Did not see game action. As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted. High School: Three-time All-Greater Miami Conference Academic Team honoree at Princeton HS ... responsible for 55 tackles, six for a loss, and two sacks as a senior ... made 50 tackles, had four sacks and three TFLs as a junior ... attended Roger Bacon HS as a freshman ... played AAU basketball for the All-Ohio Purple, which won the 2009 national championship. Personal: Born Jan. 28, 1994 ... parents are Eric and Adrienne Martin ... has two siblings, Darious and Demari ... father played football at Wilmington College (Ohio) … sport management major.

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MEANS, Jr. } Wide Receiver } R-Junior | 6-2 | 200 } Cincinnati, Ohio } Archbishop Moeller HS | Scottsdale CC Enrolled at Akron in January 2015 … returns to Ohio after two years in Arizona. College: In 2014, caught 23 passes for 353 yards and three touchdowns for Scottsdale Community College … graduated in Dec. 2014. High School: Honorable Mention All-GLA honoree at Cincinnati’s Archbishop Moeller HS. Personal: Parents are Nikki (stepmother) and Michael Means, Sr. … organizational supervision major.

College: As a Junior (2014): Played in all 12 games with seven starts … finished third in tackles with 70, including 39 solo stops … also had 4.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, one break-up, and one hurry. As a sophomore (2013): Started all 13 games … voted a team captain for 10 games … third on team with 94 tackles … recorded eight TFL and two sacks … forced two fumbles and broke up three passes … made six tackles, including one for loss, at Auburn … made six tackles and broke up a pass in win at No. 25 USC … recorded seven tackles in win over Southern Utah … made career-high 12 tackles including 2.5 for loss and one sack in win over Idaho … had five solo tackles against No. 5 Stanford in Seattle … tallied seven tackles against Oregon State … made four tackles including one sack that caused a fumble and resulting in fumble return for touchdown at No. 2 Oregon … recorded five solo tackles against No. 25 Arizona State … tallied 11 tackles, eight solo, in win at Arizona … made eight tackles in win over Utah … had eight tackles, seven solo, including a tackle for loss, at Washington … made career-high 13 tackles, 1.5 for loss, against Colorado State in the New Mexico Bowl … lettered. As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): All-Pac-12 honorable mention … selected a team captain three times (Colorado, Oregon, Washington) … started all 12 games at MIKE linebacker ... second on team with 80 tackles, tied for 16th-most in the Pac-12 Conference ... made 8.5 tackles-for-loss, tied for third on team ... made three sacks and recovered one fumble ... tallied seven-plus tackles six times ... made six tackles, four solo, at BYU ... made five tackles in win against Eastern Washington, including first career sack, and forced fumble ... had a season-high 10 tackles, one for loss, and forced a fumble in win at UNLV ... had five tackles and a sack and recovered one fumble against Colorado ... made six tackles, 1.5 for loss, and one sack against No. 2 Oregon in Seattle ... made seven tackles at No. 14 Oregon State ... tallied seven tackles, four solo, against California ... made eight tackles, one for loss, at No. 19 Stanford ... recorded six tackles at Utah ... tallied five tackles, four solo and two for loss, against No. 17 UCLA ... posted eight tackles at Arizona State ... made seven tackles and one hurry in Apple Cup victory over Washington … lettered. As a Freshman (2011): Enrolled in Jan. 2011 for spring semester and participated in spring drills ... received a medical redshirt after suffering season-ending Achilles injury against Idaho State. High School: Four-year letterman for coach Dale Salapa at Dr. Phillips HS ... ranked No. 31 on Central Florida Super 60 list … named one of the top five linebackers in Florida … 2010 Orlando Sentinel Central Florida All-Defensive Team selection … as a senior, led team and county in with 136 tackles ... also had two fumble recoveries, one interception (returned for a touchdown), three sacks, one pass break up, and eight tackles for a loss helped the team to a 14-1 record and the state championship game ... as a junior, year led team in tackles ... team captain … named to the All-Orange County team ... received the team Defensive Player of the Year award … named one of the top five linebackers in Central Florida ... named to Central Florida Super 60 and top 100 in Florida... as a sophomore, received team awards for Most Improved and Most Hardworking Player. Personal: Parents Darryl Monroe and Najia Hasan ... has three sisters ... interested in a degree in communications or business management.

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MORROW

} Defensive End } Sophomore | 6-2 | 217 } Akron, Ohio } Kenmore HS

} Safety } Junior | 6-0 | 204 } Geneva, Ohio } Geneva HS

As s Redshirt Freshman (2014): Appeared in two games. As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.

Personal: Born Nov. 10, 1994 … organizational supervision major.

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As a Sophomore (2014): Appeared in all 12 games … also saw action on the kickoff, kick return, and punt return units … had five tackles … had one tackle at Ohio … assisted on two stops in the win over Miami … had a solo tackle against Eastern Michigan … had a solo stop in the win over Howard. As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Named Akron’s Harry “Doc” Smith Outstanding Freshman on defense award winner … appeared in nine games … finished the season with four tackles, two solo … made his collegiate debut at Michigan … recorded his first-career tackle against Ohio … posted a season-best two stops (one solo) against Kent State. As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted. High School: A four-year letterwinner at Geneva HS … first-team All-County and first-team All-PAC as a senior … also named second-team All-District and Ashtabula County Defensive Back of the Year in 2011 … posted two interceptions and 48 tackles … named All-County DB of the Year and firstteam All-County as a junior … finished junior campaign with 60 tackles and one interception … recorded 46 tackles and five picks as a sophomore … also played running back and wide receiver … played basketball and ran track in high school. Personal: Sport management major.

} Running Back } Sophomore | 5-8 | 185 } Naples, Fla. } Naples HS

MORROW’S CAREER STATS

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Appeared in three games … had nine carries for 38 yards and a touchdown … rushed eight times for 36 yards and a touchdown against Marshall … his 11-yard TD run against the Thundering Herd was the first score of his collegiate career … had a two-yard run in the win over Howard.

DEF G/GS UA 2012 Redshirt 2013 9/0 2 2014 12/0 2 TOTAL 21/0 4

A Total 2 3 5

4 5 9

TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0 0

0 0 0

As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner at Naples HS ... finished his career with 4,546 rushing yards, second most in the history of the program ... rushed for 2,069 yards on 245 carries and 25 touchdowns as a senior ... Class 6A all-state first-team honoree as a senior … Golden Eagles were regional champions in 2012 ... had 1,321 yards on 155 carries and eight TDs as a junior. Personal: Born Feb. 11, 1994 … organizational supervision major. #ZipsGameday

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High School: First-Team All-Northeast Ohio … All-Northeast Ohio Defensive Player of the Year … first-team All-State … 2011 Division II Defensive Player of the Year ... second-team Division II and City Series Defensive Player of the Year as a senior ... as a senior, posted 98 tackles (56 solo), 10 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one interception ... had 12 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns … gained 27 yards rushing on four carries ... as a junior, had 73 tackles, 16 tackles-for-loss, 14 sacks, forced five fumbles, and recovered two ... blocked three kicks and one punt ... had six pass breakups ... received Associated Press All-Ohio and All-Northeast Ohio Inland District honors in Division II as a junior and senior.

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TOM

QUAISON

OSBORNE

O’LEARY

} Offensive Line } Senior | 6-3 | 305 } Hudson, Ohio } Hudson HS

} Placekicker } Sophomore | 5-11 | 190 } Tucker, Ga. } St. Pius X HS

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As a Freshman (2014): Appeared in two games … converted 5-of-6 extra points and went 0-2 in field goals … at Penn State, missed a 31-yard field goal … in the win over Howard, his collegiate debut, converted five (of six) extra points (one was blocked) … also attempted a 25-yard field goal. Personal: Exercise science major.

O’LEARY’S CAREER STATS

KICKING G/GS 2014 2/0

FG 0-2

Pct. 0.0

Lg 0

XP 5-6

Pct. 83.3

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As a Junior (2014): Appeared in all 12 games with seven starts, four at left tackle and three at right tackle … also saw action on the field goal unit … gave up no sacks in the win over Howard. As a Sophomore (2013): Saw action in two games … made his season debut against James Madison … also saw time against Ohio. As a Freshman (2012): Played in five games ... started at left tackle in the last three contests of the campaign ... member of a front line that supported an offense ranked first in the Mid-American Conference and 16th nationally in passing (312.8 ypg), and sixth in the league and 45th in the country in total offense (427.2 ypg). High School: Led Hudson HS to a 10-2 record and the second round of the Division I state playoffs in 2011 ... three-year letterwinner ... All-Ohio third team honoree as a senior. Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1993 ... parents are Wayne and Marqueta Osborne ... has two siblings, Wayne and Briana ... fluent in American Sign Language … sport management major.

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PAUL } Punter | Placekicker } Senior | 6-3 | 221 } Broadview Heights, Ohio } Padua HS Named preseason second-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports.

As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in all 12 games … named third-team All-MAC … named to the Ray Guy Watch List (nation’s top punter) ... closed the season averaging 42.9 yards per punt (65 punts), including 15 punts of 50-plus yards … finished sixth in the MAC and 30th nationally in punting average (42.9 ypp) … helped the Zips finish second in the MAC and 31st nationally in net punting as a team (38.18 ypp) … had 17 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line … named MAC East Division Special Teams Player of the Week on Oct. 14 after averaging 45.7 yards per punt (nine punts) at Northern Illinois (Oct. 12), including one 60-yard punt, two touchbacks and two punts inside the opponent 20-yard line … posted an average over 40.0 yards per punt in 10-of-12 games … finished with three punts over 60 yards, including two of 65 yards [at Central Florida; vs. James Madison] … posted nine kickoffs for a 59.3 average, including two touchbacks. #ZipsGameday

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PAUL As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): Handled kickoffs and punts in all 12 games ... kicked off 35 times for an average of 59.3 yards per kick and tallied 15 touchbacks ... had 65 punts for an average of 40.9 yards per attempt ... 18 of those punts landed inside the 20, and 13 were of 50-plus yards ... had one punt blocked versus UMass ... responsible for three tackles. As a Freshman (2011): Redshirted. High School: Converted 13-of-16 field goals and 56-of-58 point-after attempts in his final two seasons at Padua HS ... scored 95 total points and maintained a 39.7 yards-per-punt average ... All-North Coast League first team ... All-Sun News Team ... team posted a 7-4 record during his junior year and went 8-4 when he was a senior ... team was a regional semifinalist during his senior season ... converted a 54-yard field goal versus Elyria Catholic as a senior ... also competed for the basketball team. Personal: Born April 18, 1993 ... son of Jeffrey and Linda Paul ... has one younger brother, Jacob … mechanical engineering major. PAUL’S CAREER STATS

PUNTING G/GS No. 2011 Redshirt 2012 12/0 65 2013 12/0 65 2014 12/0 66 TOTAL 36/0 196

Yards

Lg

Avg

2,659 2,788 2,806 8,253

67 65 65 67

40.9 42.9 42.5 42.1

KICKOFFS G/GS No. 2011 Redshirt 2012 12/0 35 2,074 2013 12/0 9 534 2014 12/0 1 65 TOTAL 36/0 45 2,673

Yards Avg TB 59.3 59.3 65.0 59.4

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As a Junior (2014): Second-team All-MAC … third-team All-MAC by College Sports Madness … named to the 2014 Ray Guy Award Watch List … named the Honorable Mention National Punter of the Week by CFPA (Sept. 28) … appeared in all 12 games … punted 66 times for 2,806 yards (42.5 avg.) … his long was 65 yards; 21 of his punts were longer than 50 yards; 24 were inside the 20; 16 were called as fair catches, and 14 were touchbacks … at Kent State, punted six times for 253 yards (42.2 avg.) with a long punt of 56 yards … in the win over UMass on a frigid night, punted four times for 125 yards, including a long of 52 … at Buffalo, punted five times for 185 yards (37.0 avg.), including a long of 55 yards … punted seven times for 269 yards (38.4 avg.) against Bowling Green … three punts landed inside the 20 … at Ball State, punted four times for 194 yards (48.5) with one inside the 20 and one touchback … punted seven times for 274 yards (39.1 avg.) with two dropping inside the 20 at Ohio … in the win over Miami, punted four times for 178 yards (44.5 avg.), including a long of 57 yards … in the win at Pittsburgh, punted seven times for 356 yards, averaging 50.9 yards per punt … gave the Zips vital field position at crucial times during the game, including the Panthers’ final drive of the game which started on the four-yard line … long punt on the day was a season-long 65 yards with three punts inside the 20 and two touchbacks … punted six times for 235 yards (40.8 avg.) with a long of 61 yards against Marshall … at Penn State, punted seven times for 331 yards, averaging 47.3 yards per punt … gave the Zips vital field position at crucial times during the game … his long punt on the day was 62 yards … two punts were inside the 20, and two were touchbacks … in the win over Howard, he punted four times for 180 yards (45.0 average) with a long of 59 yard … two landed inside the 20 and two were touchbacks … also had a 65-yard kickoff.


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POHL

} Defensive Line } Junior | 6-3 | 269 } Canton, Ohio } Canton McKinley HS |

} Quarterback } Senior | 6-3 | 210 } Farmersville, Ohio } Valley View HS

Ohio State

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Named preseason third-team All-MAC by Phil Steele. As a Sophomore (2014): Started all 12 games at tackle … finished with 36 tackles, including 6.5 TFL for a loss of 20 yards, a sack, and a hurry … had four tackles at Kent State … had seven tackles against Bowling Green … had four tackle at Ohio and Ball State … made a solo stop in the win over Miami … had four tackles in the win at Pittsburgh … had 2.5 TFL for a loss of 12 yards and a six-yard sack … had two tackles against Marshall … hade six tackles in the win over Howard, two were for a loss of four yards. As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules. At Ohio State: As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted. High School: Rated as the No. 8 weakside end and No. 3 player at any position in the state of Ohio in the Class of 2012 by Rivals.com … two-time Associated Press Division I All-State first-team selection at Canton McKinley HS … totaled 34 tackles-for-loss as a junior and senior, including 20 TFLs with eight sacks among his 102 tackles as a senior for a 9-3 regional semifinalist team ... started as a sophomore, as well, and finished his career with 18 quarterback sacks. Personal: Son of Velvet Hutchinson. PITTMAN’S CAREER STATS

DEF G/GS UA A Total TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 2014 12/12 17 19 36 6.5-20 1.0-6 0 0 0 0 0

Enters 2015 season ranked No. 4 on the career passing chart with 4,989 yards. As a Junior (2014): Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee … CoSIDA Academic All-America nominee … MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete … Academic All-MAC … MAC East Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 1) … MAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 3) … Zips’ Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 1) … started 10 games … the first quarterback to start in backto-back seasons in the Bowden era … went 208-of-383 with 2,189 yards and nine touchdowns … went 17-of-42 for 191 yards at Kent State … in the win over UMass, went 26-for-40 for 277 yards and two touchdowns … went 15-of-29 for 128 yards while rushing for 17 yards at Buffalo … returned to the starting line-up on Nov. 4 against Bowling Green … went 31-of-62, both career highs, for 304 yards … the 62 attempts were a new school record … did not play at Ohio or at Ball State … went 13-of-22 for 103 yards in the win over Miami, the Zips’ third consecutive victory … left the game following the final play of the first half with an injury and did not return … in the win over Eastern Michigan in the MAC opener, went 27-of-40 for a career-high 326 yards and two touchdowns on the day … also rushed five yards to score UA’s first touchdown to put the Zips ahead 7-6 … went 15-of-29 for 193 yards and a touchdown in the win at Pittsburgh … against Marshall, 17-of-37 for 151 yards while throwing his first interception of the season … went 24-of46 for 208 yards at Penn State … in the opener against Howard, led the Zips with a career-high four touchdown passes on 23-of-36 passing for 308 yards … threw three touchdown passes in the first six minutes of action, as each scoring drive was under 38 seconds … led all rushers with a career-high 48 yards on seven carries. As a Sophomore (2013): Started all 12 games … named Academic AllMAC … finished the season 225-of-402 for 2,438 yards, eight touchdowns, and 10 interceptions … added 96 yards in 72 carries and three touchdowns on the ground … his 225 completions were sixth-most in a single season in school history … recorded 18.8 completions per game, the seventh-best average in the Akron record book … threw an interception on just 2.5 percent of his passes, the second-best single-season mark in program history (Charlie Frye, 2.1 percent, 2001) … his 2,438 yards through the air is the eighth-most in a single season by an Akron QB … closed the season second in the MAC and 39th nationally in completions per game (18.75) … posted two 300-yard performances … named MAC East Division Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after nearly leading the Zips to an upset win at Michigan … went 25-of-49 for 311 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against the Wolverines, with 229 yards and two TDs coming in the second half … followed up his performance at UM with a 321-yard performance (27-of-43) against Louisiana, throwing for three touchdowns … closed the season by completing 18-of-29 passes for 259 yards, three TDs and no inter-

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KYLE

G/GS Plays Redshirt 6/0 69 12/12 474 10/10 429 28/22 972

0 3 1 4

37 77 57 77

65.5 56.0 54.3 58.6

61.0 203.2 218.9 178.3

Lg Avg/C Avg/G 13 16 18 18

2.4 1.3 0.4 1.1

4.3 8.0 1.8 5.0

Rush

Pass

Total

Avg./G

26 96 18 140

366 2,438 2,189 4,993

392 2,534 2,207 5,133

65.2 211.2 220.7 183.3

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ceptions against Toledo … had a season-high 43 yards rushing (five carries) against Louisiana … scored rushing touchdowns at Bowling Green, vs. Ball State, and at Massachusetts. As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): Saw action as backup quarterback in six games ... closed out the season 38-of-58 passing for 366 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions ... was under center for the majority of the season finale at Toledo, and completed 28-of-42 passes for 213 yards, and two TDs ... 7-of-10 passing for 119 yards and three touchdowns in a 66-6 win over Morgan State ... earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention recognition. As a Freshman (2011): Redshirted. High School: Four-year letterwinner at Valley View HS ... selected to the North-South All-Star game ... as a senior, earned honorable mention All-District, first-team All-league and was the team MVP and captain ... graduated with a 4.0 grade-point average ... threw for over 3,000 yards and had 25 touchdown strikes ... closed out his high school career listed in third place in the school record book for most receptions in a season (43 as a sophomore) ... also played basketball ... was a 1,000-point career scorer and two-time all-league selection on the hardwood.

} Wide Receiver } Senior | 6-5 | 210 } North Canton, Ohio } Green HS As a Junior (2014): Appeared in 11 games with five starts at wide receiver … also saw action on the kick return unit … finished with 27 receptions for 324 yards … made two catches for 44 yards at Kent State … had five receptions for 50 yards in the win over Massachusetts … had three catches for 32 yards at Buffalo … had a season-best six receptions for 85 yards against Bowling Green … made two catches for 14 yards at Ball State … had two catches for 27 yards in the win over Eastern Michigan … had three receptions for 18 yards against Marshall … made first collegiate start against Howard. As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in 10 games … finished the season with 188 yards on 10 receptions and a touchdown … posted a season-high 118 yards on three catches against James Madison, including a 68-yard TD catch in the third quarter … returned one punt for 12 yards … set up Akron’s first touchdown of the game at Miami (Ohio) with his first-career blocked kick … the play helped him earn MAC East Division Special Teams Player of the Week.

Personal: Born June, 9, 1991 ... son of Dennis and Sheri Pohl ... has an older brother, Aaron, a younger brother Jon and a younger sister Anna. #ZipsGameday

140.1 113.4 105.9 119.8

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RACHAL } Linebacker } Junior | 6-2 | 225 } Fort Lauderdale, Fla. } Dillard HS As a Sophomore (2014): Appeared in nine games … also saw action on the kickoff unit … finished with 11 tackles and a forced fumble … assisted on a TFL at Kent State … forced a fumble in the win over Eastern Michigan … had two solo tackles against Marshall … had five tackles, including four solo stops, in the win over Howard.

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ANDREW

PRATT As a Freshman (2012): Saw action in 11 games ... did not compete at FIU ... finished the year with 10 receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns ... both TD catches came in a 66-6 win over Morgan State, when he grabbed three passes for 90 yards ... season-long reception of 42 yards came against MSU ... credited with one tackle versus UMass. High School: Recorded 39 catches for 732 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior at Green HS ... also returned a punt for a touchdown ... second-team All-District honoree and two-time All-League selection ... was a three-year starter on the basketball team, averaging 13.0 points and 9.0 rebounds as an all-league selection his junior season ... also ran track and was a district champion in the 400-meters, finishing 12th at the state meet ... set the school record in the 400m ... also a member of the 4x200 relay team that set a school record.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Saw limited action in the first three games of the season … recorded one assisted tackle in his collegiate debut at Central Florida … also saw limited action against James Madison and at Michigan. As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted ... named the program’s defensive scout team player of the year. High School: All-County second-team selection at Dillard HS ... team MVP. Personal: Born Feb. 11, 1994 ... son of Raymond Rachal and Yvette Hay-Rachal ... has two siblings, Ramond Rachal, Jr., and Miles Weatherspoon … sport management major.

Personal: Born Sept. 30, 1993 ... parents are David and Pamela Pratt ... father played Division II basketball at Virginia State ... has two sisters, Samantha and Sara ... Sara played Division II basketball at Clarion (Pa.) … intervention / special education major.

RACHAL’S CAREER STATS DEF G/GS UA 2012 Redshirt 2013 3/0 0 2014 9/0 8 TOTAL 11/0 8

A Total 1 3 4

1 11 12

TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 1 0 1 0

0 0 0

PRATT’S CAREER STATS RECEIVING G/GS Rec Yds TD 2012 11/0 10 156 2 2013 10/0 10 188 1 2014 11/5 27 324 0 TOTAL 32/5 47 668 3 DEF 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

G/GS 11/0 10/0 11/5 32/5

UA 1 2 2 5

A Total 0 1 0 2 1 3 1 6

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 42 0.9 15.6 14.2 68 1.0 18.8 18.8 38 2.5 12.0 29.5 68 1.5 14.2 20.9 Sacks INT PBU 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0

FF FR Blkd 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

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SCOTT

} Defensive Line } R-Freshman | 6-4 | 220 } Copley, Ohio } Copley Senior HS

} Cornerback } Junior | 5-11 | 185 } Frederick, Md. } Thomas Jefferson HS | Hargrave (Va.) MA

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted.

Personal: Born Dec. 6, 1995 … parents are Randall Reinke and Kathleen Reinke … has an older brother, Matthew … mother played volleyball at Akron … Copley HS teammate Quincy Iverson plays at Toledo … sport management major.

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RITZ

As a Freshman (2012): Enrolled at UA in January and participated in spring practice ... redshirted.

} Offensive Line } R-Freshman | 6-5 | 305 } Willoughby, Ohio } Willoughby South HS

Postgraduate: Competed at Hargrave Military Academy in 2011, which does not keep statistics. High School: Two-way player, excelling at DB, at Thomas Johnson HS ... recorded four interceptions in a single postseason game in 2010.

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted. High School: Named first-team All-Ohio, first-team Northeast Ohio AllLake District, and first-team News-Herald All-Star as a senior at Willoughby South HS ... credited with 22 pancake blocks during his senior campaign ... received second-team Northeast Ohio All-Lake District and second-team News-Herald All-Star honors following his junior season when the team posted a 10-1 record ... MaxPreps Freshman All-American. Personal: Born Oct. 12, 1995 … biomedical engineering major.

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As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Appeared in the first five games of the season, missing the final seven games due to a shoulder injury … posted 12 tackles, seven solo stops, and one interception … recorded a season-best seven tackles (two solo) vs. James Madison … had one of three Akron interceptions at Michigan, returning the pick for 19 yards … recorded at least one tackle in each of the five games that he appeared.

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Personal: Born March, 11, 1993. SCOTT’S CAREER STATS DEF G/GS UA 2012 Redshirt 2013 5/0 7 2014 11/10 21 TOTAL 16/10 28

A Total 5 8 13

12 29 41

TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

1 1 2 10 3 11

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0 0 0

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High School: Played tight end, linebacker, and defensive end for coach Ron Viscounte at Copley HS … only played football as a senior in 2013 … had 70 tackles, 10 TFL, nine sacks a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and a defensive touchdown … on offense, had four receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown.

As a Sophomore (2014): Third-team All-MAC by College Sports Madness … recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award Outstanding Sophomore Award (defense) … appeared in 11 games with 10 starts at cornerback … finished with 29 tackles, a team-best 10 break-ups, two interception returns for 45 yards, and a forced fumble … had a solo stop at Kent State … at Buffalo, had a 37-yard interception return for a touchdown on the second play of the game … had three solo tackles against Bowling Green … had a season-high five solo stops and five break-ups in the win over Miami … had five tackles, including four solo stops, and an interception for a return of eight yards in the win at Pittsburgh … had three tackles against Marshall … had four tackles at Penn State.


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SEIBEL

SENTER

} Tight End } R-Sophomore | 6-4 | 232 } Uniontown, Ohio } Uniontown Lake HS |

} Cornerback } Senior | 5-7 | 165 } Huber Heights, Ohio } Wayne HS

Albany As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules.

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College: As a freshman (2013): Redshirted as a true freshman at the University of Albany (SUNY). High School: Four-year letterwinner for coach Jeff Durbin at Uniontown Lake HS … first-team All-Federal League as a senior … played tight end and outside linebacker … team won the regional championship and advanced to the Division 2 state semifinals … second-team All-County and second-team All-Conference as a junior … participate in the 2012 East/West All-Star Game … also a four-year letterwinner in baseball and three-year letterwinner in basketball … first-tam All-Conference in baseball as a junior. Personal: Born June 20, 1993 … mother is Tanya Seibel … has two brothers, Corey and Jacob … exercise science/physiology major.

As a Junior (2014): Appeared in all 12 games with five starts at cornerback … also saw action on the kickoff unit … finished with 21 tackles, an interception, and a break-up … had a solo stop at Kent State … assisted on two tackles against Bowling Green and Buffalo … had three tackles and made his first career interception at Ohio in the third quarter … on the next drive, the Zips scored a TD on a 13-yard pass to WR Zach D’Orazio … had a solo stop in the win over Miami … had five tackles in the win over Eastern Michigan … had five tackles, including four solo stops, against Marshall … had a tackle in the win over Howard in the first collegiate start of his career. As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in all 12 games … finished the season with nine tackles, including six solo … had three multi-tackle games and six contests with at least one stop … finished with two stops against James Madison, Louisiana, and Miami (Ohio). As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): Played in seven games ... finished the year with four tackles, three solo ... three of his stops came at FIU ... also had one tackle in the season opener versus UCF. As a Freshman (2011): Redshirted. High School: Helped his team to a state runner-up finish as a senior (11-4) at Wayne HS ... earned second-team All-Conference and State Farm Playerof-the-Year honors ... Rotary Scholar-Athlete and Defensive MVP ... also lettered in track and field. Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1993 ... son of Lachandra Brooks.

SENTER’S CAREER STATS DEF 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

G/GS UA Redshirt 7/0 3 12/0 6 12/5 10 31/5 19

A Total 1 3 11 15

4 9 21 34

TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0 1 1

0 0 1 1

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

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SPRUILL } Defensive Line } Sophomore | 6-2 | 270 } Maple Heights, Ohio } John Adams HS As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action. As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. Personal: Sport management major.

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STEIN } Placekicker } Senior | 5-8 | 171 } Cincinnati, Ohio } Sycamore HS Named to the 2015 Lou Groza Award Watch List … preseason third-team All-MAC Athlon Sports … has made 24 consecutive PAT. As a Junior (2014): CoSIDA Academic All-America nominee … named to the 2014 College Football All-America Team by the Jewish Sports Review … MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete … MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 13, Nov. 24) … Honorable Mention National Kicker of the Week CFPA (Nov. 24) … recipient of the Howard “Red” Blair Award for scoring the most points during the season … Academic Award for highest GPA among the junior class … appeared in all 12 games … was a perfect 24-of-24 in PATs and 13-of-16 in field goals … the Zips’ leading scorer with 66 points … kicked off 56 times for 3,213 yards (57.04 avg.) with 10 touchbacks and four out of bounds … made a 41-yard field goal and three extra points at Kent State … in the win over UMass, was perfect on the night, nailing three field goals and three extra points … … his six kickoffs were a career high … nailed a 33-yard field goal and made three PAT at Buffalo … against Bowling Green, missed two field goals (51 and 40 yards), the first this season, in windy and rainy weather … did convert a 40-yard field goal in the second quarter to tie the game at 3-3 … kicked off four times for 250 yards (62.5) with two touchbacks at Ball State …also had three PAT … continued his kicking streak at Ohio with two field goals and two PAT … converted a 40-yard score in the second quarter and a 38-yarder in the fourth quarter … both field goals tied the score for the Zips and kept them in the game until the final play … also kicked off five times for a 259 yards (51.8 avg.) … in the win over Miami, made two field goals with a 28-yard score in the first quarter and a 46-yarder in the second quarter to improve his consecutive streak to #ZipsGameday

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As a Sophomore (2013): Named Academic All-MAC for a second-consecutive season … named Akron’s Howard “Red” Blair recipient at the team’s leading scorer, as well as the Academic Award for the sophomore class … finished the season 9-of-16 in field goal attempts, including a season-best 51-yard make against Ball State … was 29-of-30 on extra points, setting the career consecutive extra points made mark (51) … his lone miss came at Northern Illinois in which his third attempt of the day was blocked … three of his nine made field goals were from 45 yards or longer … four of his misses were from longer than 45 yards … made five of his last six field goal attempts of the season. As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): Academic All-MAC selection ... handled place-kicking duties in all 12 games ... converted 9-of-12 field goals and 38-of-39 point-after attempts ... closed out the season with a streak of eightstraight field goals made and 35-consecutive PATs converted ... nailed a then-career-long 46-yard field goal against Bowling Green and was also true on a 45-yard attempt at Tennessee ... named MAC East Division Player of the Week on Sept. 24 following his performance against the Vols ... five of his nine made field goals were from at least 37 yards away ... also kicked off 24 times for an average of 49.7 yards per kick ... earned the program’s Howard “Red” Blair Award, given annually to the team’s top scorer, after leading the squad in scoring with 65 points. As a Freshman (2011): Redshirted. High School: Made 15-of-19 field goals and 51-of-54 extra points in his career at Sycamore HS ... also had 12 touchbacks on kickoffs ... earned second-team all-conference honors as a sophomore ... also lettered in soccer and hockey, recording six goals and seven assists as a senior for the SHS soccer team. Personal: Born Dec. 14, 1992 ... son of Daniel and Debbie Stein ... has two brothers, Stephen and Jonathan ... Stephen was a kicker for Bowling Green … mechanical engineering major.

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nine field goals made ... was also a perfect 3-for-3 in PAT and kicked off six times for a career-best 364 yards (60.7 avg.) en route to MAC Specialist of the Weeks honors … nailed a season-long 32-yard field goal and went a perfect 4-for-4 in PATs in the win over Eastern Michigan … also kicked off six times for 350 yards (58.3 avg.) … in the win at Pittsburgh, kicked off four times for 233 yards (58.2 avg) and made three PAT … against Marshall, kicked off four times for 223 yards (55.8 avg,) … put UA on the scoreboard with a 24-yard field … reclaimed his kicker status at Penn State after O’Leary missed a 31-yard field goal ... made a 28-yard field goal, the Zips’ only points in the game … also kicked off twice for 130 yards (65.0 avg.) … in the win over Howard, racked up 356 yards on six kickoffs (59.3 average) with two touchbacks and one out-of-bounds.


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KICKING G/GS FG 2011 Redshirt 2012 12/0 9-12 2013 12/0 9-16 2014 12/0 13-16 TOTAL 36/0 31-44

No. Yards

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TB

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49.7 55.8 42.5 52.0

6 12 14 32

1,192 2,455 2,806 6,453

Pct. 75.0 56.2 81.2 70.5

Lg 46 51 46 51

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TRAYLORBENNETT

} Wide Receiver } Junior | 6-2 | 215 } Reynoldsburg, Ohio } Reynoldsburg HS

XP Pct. Pts. 38-39 97.4 29-30 96.7 27-27 100.0 94-96 97.0

65 56 66 187

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Will wear jersey #10 this fall after wearing #1 for two seasons. As a Sophomore (2014): Recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award Outstanding Sophomore Award (offense) … appeared in nine games with six starts at wide receiver … finished with 290 yards and a team-best four touchdowns on 20 catches … missed three games with an injury … had three receptions for 34 yards, including a 28-yard catch, at Kent State … put UA on the scoreboard in the win at Pittsburgh with a 52-yard touchdown reception to tie the game in the second quarter … had a 24-yard TD reception from Thomas Woodson against Marshall … in first career start, had three catches for 22 yards at Penn State … in the win over Howard, scored the first two touchdowns of his career … had four receptions for 82 yards. As a Freshman (2013): Appeared in all 12 games … finished the season with 12 catches for 112 yards … caught three passes for 25 yards in his collegiate debut at Central Florida … had four catches for 48 yards, including a season best 34-yard reception, at Northern Illinois … also had three catches for 26 yards at Miami (Ohio). High School: As a senior at Reynoldsburg HS, posted 20 catches for 355 yards and four touchdowns, and had 11 carries for 44 yards ... also returned punts and kickoffs ... credited with five punt returns for 116 yards and eight kickoff returns for 229 yards ... during his junior year, had 24 catches for 492 yards and four TDs and carried the ball 44 times for 249 yards and five TDs. Personal: Born Nov. 12, 1994 … organizational supervision major.

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12/0 9/6 12/0

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Yds

172 17 189

TD

0 0 0

Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 34 1.0 9.3 9.3 52 2.2 14.5 32.2 52 1.5 12.6 19.1 Lg Avg/R

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WILLIAMS } Offensive Line } R-Senior | 6-3 | 296 } Cleveland, Ohio } John Adams HS As a Redshirt Junior (2014): Returned to the offensive line… appeared in all 12 games with 11 starts, three at right tackle and eight at left tackle … made first collegiate start in the season opener … gave up no sacks in the win over Howard.

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WILLIAMS TURNER } Safety } R-Junior | 5-11 | 201 } Fairfield, Ohio } Fairfield HS

As a Sophomore (2012): Switched from offensive to defensive line ... played in 11 games ... started three games at defensive tackle ... starter at Ohio, versus Northern Illinois, and at Central Michigan ... posted 13 tackles (four solo) over the season ... made three stops at Ohio and had two solo tackles against Bowling Green. As a Freshman (2011): Played in 11 games on the defensive line ... was not in the lineup versus FIU ... credited with 13 tackles ... posted a season-high four stops twice, at Cincinnati and versus Kent State ... helped out on a tackle-for-loss at Cincinnati and at Eastern Michigan.

As a Junior (2014): Named the Scout Team Player of the Year (defense) … redshirted. As a Sophomore (2013): Appeared in the first eight games of the season before missing the final four games due to a knee injury … finished the game with two assisted tackles. As a Freshman (2012): Saw limited playing time in 10 games. High School: Three-year starter and two-time All-Conference selection at Fairfield HS ... first-team All-League and third-team All-State honoree as a senior ... finished career with 210 tackles, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions ... recorded 109 tackles, including eight for a loss, and two forced fumbles ... also returned a kick off for a touchdown as a sophomore. Personal: Born March 16, 1994 ... parents are the late Russell Turner and Tina Turner ... has a brother, Russell, Jr. … sport management major.

High School: A three-year starter at John Adams HS who was named to the All-State team ... as a senior, posted 30 tackles, including 18 solo, seven tackles for loss, and five sacks ... named to the East-West All Star Game ... also participated in basketball and track. Personal: Born May 5, 1993 ... son of Michael Williams and Peppi Johnson ... has two siblings, Aiesha and Rajah … sport management major.

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G/GS UA 11/0 4 11/3 4 Redshirt 22/3 8

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TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Blkd 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0 0

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WOLF

WILLIAMS

} Wide Receiver } Sophomore | 6-3 | 210 } Lebanon, Ohio } Lebanon HS

} Tight End | Linebacker } R-Freshman | 6-2 | 250 } Akron, Ohio } St. Vincent-St. Mary HS Added tight end duties during spring 2015 drills.

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As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted. High School: St. Vincent-St. Mary HS won a Division III state championship his junior and senior year … played both linebacker and fullback for the Irish … during his senior year, credited with 125 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, two interceptions (one for a touchdown) and two fumble recoveries (one returned for a TD) … as a junior, made 117 tackles to go with four INTs and two recovered fumbles … also played basketball. Personal: Born Nov. 9, 1995 … organizational supervision major.

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As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Appeared in six games … finished with four receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown … had a 14-yard reception in the win over Eastern Michigan … had a 40-yard touchdown reception in collegiate debut, the win over Howard … finished with three catches for 70 yards. As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: Associated Press All-District, second-team All-State and second-team Division I as a senior at Lebanon HS when he had 46 catches for 1,024 yards and 16 touchdowns ... that receiving yardage set the school’s single-season record ... as a junior, had 32 receptions for 663 yards and four touchdowns. Personal: Born Oct. 12, 1994 … marketing management major.

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WOLF’S CAREER STATS

} Wide Receiver } Freshman | 5-11 | 182 } Maitland, Fla. } Boca Raton HS

RECEIVING G/GS Rec Yds TD 2014 6/0 4 84 1

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Enrolled at Akron in January 2015 … originally signed with Akron in 2014. High School: Two-way player for coach Eric Davis at Boca Raton HS … played defensive back and wide receiver … as a senior, had 36 tackles, four blocked field goals two fumble recoveries, and an interception … offensively, had 15 receptions for 330 yards and four touchdowns … on kick returns, had 11 returns for 236 yards … also returned 10 punts for 184 yards … named the Defensive Player of the Game following his three tackles, 50-yard interception return, blocked field goal, and fumble recovery against Spanish River (10/4/13).

Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 40 0.7 21.0 14.0

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WOOD } Quarterback } R-Freshman | 6-2 | 185 } Mount Orab, Ohio } Western Brown HS As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted. High School: A 2013 Associated Press Division III special mention All-State selection and first-team All-District pick … Cincinnati Enquirer Divisions IIIIV All-Area selection … played for coach Evan Dreyer at Western Brown HS … as a senior, threw for 3,749 yards and 38 touchdowns … also rushed for 418 yards and eight touchdowns in the regular season. Personal: Biochemistry major.

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WOODSON

} Wide Receiver } R-Freshman | 5-7 | 165 } Columbus, Ohio } Marion-Franklin HS

As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted. High School: Three-year varsity starter at Gateway Senior HS ... as a senior, completed 118-of-204 passes for a school-record 2,395 yards, 23 touchdowns and four interceptions ... had 60 carries for 237 yards and three scores ... during his junior season, completed 93-of-202 passes for 1,362 yards and 12 touchdowns, and helped the Gators to a WPIAL AAAA semifinal finish ... had 118 carries for 469 yards and five touchdowns. Personal: Born July 31, 1994 … construction engineering major.

As a Freshman (2014): Redshirted. High School: Played wide receiver and running back for coach Brian Haffele at Marion-Franklin HS … as a junior, had 16 receptions for 277 yards and three receptions … also rushed 35 times for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Personal: Born April 13, 1995 … parents are Chyrianne Jones and Leroy Yeartie … sport management major.

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YOUNG } Athlete } Sophomore | 6-0 | 176 } Medina, Ohio } Lakewood St. Edward HS | Indiana Dual-sport athlete … also competes for Akron’s track and field team as a sprinter. As a Sophomore (2015): Honorable Mention All-American as a member of Akron’s 4x100 relay squad … helped team to a all-time best 12th-place finished at the 2015 NCAA Outdoor Championships … Zips won the 2015 MAC Indoor Championship. As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules. College: As a freshman (2013): Redshirted as a true freshman at Indiana University.

WOODSON’S CAREER STATS PASSING G/GS Att Cmp Int 2013 Redshirt 2014 8/2 143 76 6

Yds TD Lg Pct. Avg/G Effic. 806

5 40 53.1 100.8 103.6

RUSHING G/GS Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G 2013 Redshirt 2014 8/2 32 131 0 40 4.1 16.4 Rush

Pass

Total

Avg./G

131

806

937

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High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Rick Finotti at Lakewood St. Edward HS … played wide receiver and returned kicks … All-State in 2013 … as a senior, had 35 receptions for 700 yards and 14 touchdowns … averaged 20 yards per catch … also had 499 return yards, averaging 34 yards per return … team went a perfect 15-0 en route to the state championship in 2010, his sophomore season … two-time All-American in track for 13-time state championship team … set the state record in the indoor 200 meters … Honor Roll student. Personal: Born July 19, 1994 … parents are Michael and Jackie Young … has a younger sister, Autumn … mother was a long jumper at the University of Maryland … intervention/special education major.

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As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award Outstanding Freshman Award (offense) … appeared in eight games with two starts at quarterback … was 76-of-143 for 806 yards and five touchdowns … also rushed 32 times for 131 yards … received the starting nod against Ohio … became the first freshman/redshirt freshman QB to start a game for the Zips since 2009 … also became the first freshman/redshirt freshman to make a road start since 2009 … playing the fourth quarter at Buffalo, went 4-of-6 for 33 yards … received his second start at Ball State … went 21-of-39 for 200 yards and a touchdown while throwing four interceptions … in his first complete game, finished 23-of-45 for 268 yards and two touchdowns, all career highs, at Ohio … was the leading rusher with 44 yards on 12 carries … in the win over Miami, played the entire second half … went 7-of-14 for 64 yards while rushing for eight yards … went 6-of10 for 29 yards while rushing six times for 6- yards n the win over Eastern Michigan … in the win at Pittsburgh, played two series, going 2-of-6 for 20 yards … played the entire fourth quarter against Marshall … went 8-of-15 for 100 yards and a touchdown … saw his first game action off the bench in the win over Howard … went 5-of-8 for 92 yards and a 40-yard touchdown pass to Austin Wolf.

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} Quarterback } Sophomore | 6-1 | 240 } Monroeville, Pa. } Gateway Senior HS

TOT OFF G/GS Plays 2013 Redshirt 2014 8/2 175

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} } Gainesville, Fla. | Riverside Military Academy Tight End | Freshman | 6-4 | 227

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High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Gary Downs at Riverside Military Academy … played wide receiver, quarterback, and defensive back … as a senior, had 554 yards and four touchdowns … defensively, had two interceptions, returning one 95 yards for a touchdown … also played basketball. Personal: Left-handed … hopes to major in broadcasting/journalism.

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COOPER

} Wide Receiver | Freshman | 5-8 | 158 } Hollywood, Fla. | Hallandale HS

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} Athlete | Freshman | 6-2 | 185 } Oviedo, Fla. | Hagerty HS

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High School: Two-way player for coach Paul Ziglar at Hagerty HS … saw time at wide receiver and safety as well as quarterback during situational plays … as a senior, had 21 receptions for 314 yards and two touchdowns … as a junior, had 12 receptions for 212 yards in seven games … defensively, averaged five tackles per game … also had an interception a forced fumble, and three break-ups … Honor Roll student.

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EDWARDS, Jr.

} Running Back | Freshman | 5-9 | 185 } Cape Coral, Fla. | Island Coast HS

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High School: Running back at Island Coast HS for coach Wayne Blair … as a senior, rushed for 1,018 yards and 14 touchdowns on 102 carries … helped team to a 10-3 record and district championship … as a junior, ran 40 times for 372 yards and five touchdowns in three games … as a sophomore, rushed for 1,408 yards and 13 touchdowns on 177 carries. Personal: Parents are Diana and Van Edwards, Sr. … plans to study sports medicine.

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GILERT III

} Linebacker | Freshman | 6-1 | 225 } Ocala, Fla. | Trinity Catholic HS

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High School: Consensus three-star linebacker for coach John Brantley at Trinity Catholic HS … as a senior, had 128 tackles, 17 TFL, a sack, three interceptions and a break-up … recovered a fumble and scores a touchdown … also rushed for a 5-yard touchdown … as a junior, had 141 tackles, 15 TFL, seven sacks, and a forced fumble. Personal: Has a brother, Uriah … interested in nutrition or physical therapy.

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HLAY

} Offensive Line | Freshman | 6-7 | 275 Ocala, Fla. | Trinity Catholic HS

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JORDAN

} Offensive Line | Freshman | 6-2 | 310 } Deerfield Beach, Fla. | Deerfield Beach HS

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High School: Played offensive guard and defensive tackle for coach Allen Jackson at Deerfield Beach HS. Personal: Parents are Alison and Calvin Jordan … wants to study broadcasting.

High School: First-team All-State selection for coach Dameon Jones at Hallandale HS. Personal: Expected to study sports management.

JAQUAVIS

All-District … also played basketball for three seasons … Honor Roll student. Personal: Parents are Jean and John Hlay … has an older brother, Christopher, who is a sophomore at Miami (Ohio) … father played football at Bowling Green … grandfather John Hlay played football at Ohio State and was the leading rusher in 1952 … mechanical engineering major.

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High School: Two-year varsity letterman at offensive tackle for coach Mike Murphey at Revere HS … 2014 first-team All-Suburban League … second-team

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KALLAY

} Offensive Line | Freshman | 6-5 | 290 } Clearwater, Fla. | Central Catholic HS

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High School: A 2014 second-team All-State pick and Tampa Bay Times first-team All-Pinellas County selection for coach John Davis at Central Catholic HS … played offensive guard … team captain … 2014 team MVP … selected for the 2014 Pinellas County All-Star Game … helped team to an 11-2 overall mark and 3-0 district record en route to 2014 District title … team captured district title and state finals appearance in 2013, his junior season … also a two-year letterman in wrestling and track and field (shotput) … Student of the Month for October 2014 … volunteered over 100 hours of community service. Personal: Richard Robert Kallay … parents are Roberts and Richard Kallay … has a younger sister, Nadine … plans to pursue an MBA … interested in aerospace engineering and cybersecurity.

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SHIPMAN

} Defensive Tackle | Freshman | 6-1 | 240 } Buford, Ga. | Buford HS

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High School: Two-way player for coach Jess Simpson at eight-time Georgia state champion Buford HS … played defensive end and tackle … also saw time at fullback in goal line situations … as a senior, helped team to a 14-0 record and third consecutive state championship and 40-game winning streak … finished with 35 tackles, five hurries, four TFL, three sacks, a fumble recovery, and a blocked extra point … as a junior, had 35 tackles and two sacks … 2012 Captain’s Award and 2011 Coaches’ Award recipient … also played lacrosse. Personal: Parents are John Shipman and Lori Doran … has two older brothers, Matthew and Tommy, and an older sister, Alana … exercise science major.

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WILLIAMS

} Defensive Back | Freshman | 6-3 | 185 } Hialeah, Fla. | Champagnat Catholic HS | Milford

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Originally signed with Akron in 2014. Postgraduate: Played the 2014 season for coach Bill Chaplick at Milford Academy. High School: A 2013 second-team All-Dade County selection for coach Mike Tunsil at Champagnat Catholic HS… as a senior, posted 45 tackles, eight breakups, and five interceptions … third-team All-County as a junior … responsible for 50 tackles, 12 PBU, and five interceptions.

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COACHING STAFF | TERRY BOWDEN Terry Bowden, who owns a 151-87-2 record over a 21-year collegiate coaching career, is in his fourth season at the helm of the UA program. He was named the Zips’ 27th alltime head coach on Dec. 22, 2011, but is just the seventh person to hold the position since 1960.

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BOWDEN

Bowden has been responsible for miraculous turnarounds almost everywhere he has coached and is on the verge of doing it once again at The University of Akron.

} Head Coach } Fourth Season at Akron } 22nd Season Overall } West Virginia ‘78

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Last season, Bowden led UA to its second-straight 5-7 record overall and a 3-5 mark against the MAC. He led the Zips to their first win over a BCS/Power 5 opponent since 2008, downing Pittsburgh, 21-10, at Heinz Field on Sept. 27. The win was the first for Akron over an ACC program since UA’s 20-17 win at NC State on Sept. 9, 2006. The 5-7 record marked the first time since the 2005 and 2006 seasons that the Zips had posted back-to-back campaigns with five or more victories (7-6 in 2005, 5-7 in 2006). Four Zips earned All-Mid-American Conference honors in 2014, with junior linebacker Jatavis Brown and junior nose tackle Cody Grice named first-team All-MAC. Senior defensive lineman Nordly Capi and junior punter Zach Paul earned second-team honors. In addition to the All-MAC honors, nine Zips were named Academic All-MAC, led by three-time honoree Robert Stein. The nine honorees marked the third straight season with nine or more Academic All-MAC selections. During the summer, five players from the 2014 squad signed with NFL teams, including Nordly Capi (Jacksonville), Jawon Chisholm (Pittsburgh), Zach D’Orazio (New England), Justin March -Lillard (Kansas City), and Nmesoma Okafor (Cincinnati). In 2013, Bowden led UA to its highest win total since 2008 by going 5-7 overall and 4-4 against the MAC, as well as ending the year by winning three straight and four of its last five games. The Zips went 3-3 at home, including a 31-29 win over Toledo in the season finale and a 16-7 victory over neighborhood rival Kent State to regain possession of the coveted wooden Wagon Wheel. Additionally in 2013, seven players were named All-MAC, highlighted by first-team selection then-sophomore linebacker Jatavis Brown – the first Zip named to the first team since Bryan Wagner in 2011. The 2013 squad also landed defensive lineman Nico Caponi, sophomore quarterback Kyle Pohl and sophomore kicker Robert Stein on the Academic All-MAC Team – the most for the program since 2006. Eight other student-athletes were awarded academic honorable mention. In 2012, Bowden, serving as offensive coordinator, ushered in a spread offense that resulted in an aerial attack responsible for a school-record and MAC season-high 30 passing touchdowns. The offense, which was conducted in a hurry-up no-huddle style, was led by fifth-year senior transfer quarterback Dalton Williams, who set the program’s single-season record for touchdown passes (25) and pass completions (326-for-522), while compiling the third most passing yards (3,387) in a season in school history.

Williams’ arm was complimented by sophomore running back Jawon Chisholm’s 953 yards rushing on the strength of 180 carries and senior receiver Marquelo Suel’s teamhigh 820 receiving yards off 76 catches. Suel’s receptions were the second most in a single season in program history and earned him a place on the All-MAC Team. The UA offense finished 2012 ranked first in the MAC and 16th nationally in passing (312.8 ypg), and sixth in the league and 45th in the country in total offense (427.2 ypg). Akron’s 5,126 yards of total offense ranked sixth in the MAC and 61st nationally, and was the second most in a season in program history, behind the 2003 squad’s 5,643. Other highlights of the 2012 season included redshirt freshman kicker Robert Stein being one of 38 student-athletes named to the Academic All-MAC Team. Additionally, 11 Zips earned academic honorable mention from the league. Fifth-year senior transfer linebacker Kurt Mangum was selected to compete in the NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl after he led the squad with 110 tackles. Bowden, who served as a studio analyst and color commentator with ABC Sports’ college football for 10 years, was the head coach at Auburn from 1993-98 and spent the three seasons prior to coming to Akron at Division II North Alabama. In his time at North Alabama, Bowden led the Lions to a 29-9 record and three consecutive playoff appearances. In 2011, the squad went 9-3 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. He was named Gulf South Conference Co-Coach of the Year in 2009 when the team went 11-2 and won the GSC championship and advanced to the quarterfinals of the playoffs. He followed that in 2010 by guiding the Lions to a 9-4 record and another trip to the playoffs. Bowden was named head coach at Auburn on Dec. 17, 1992. In 1993, Auburn had a perfect 11-0 record and he swept virtually every national coach of the year award in his rookie season, including Walter Camp, Scripps Howard, Football News, Toyota and the Paul “Bear” Bryant Award, presented by the Football Writers Association. Bowden was again a finalist for coach of the year following his second season at Auburn as the Tigers had reeled off 20-straight wins, an Auburn record, and finished 9-1-1. He posted a 47-17-1 record at Auburn and led the Tigers to three bowl games. As head coach of Auburn, he went 47-17-1 (73.4 winning percentage) and posted the best opening five-year run of any head football coach in school history. Also during his time with the Tigers, Bowden became the first collegiate coach in 50 years to win his 100th career game by his 40th birthday. In his first season at AU, he became the first coach in Division I-A (now FBS) history to have an undefeated and untied season in his inaugural year at that level. Prior to his stint at Auburn, Bowden built two programs from the ground up as head coach at Salem College (W.Va.) and Samford University (Ala.). When he took the job at Salem in 1983 he became the nation’s youngest head coach in college football at age 26. Inheriting a Samford program which had won just six games in three years prior to his

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Bowden then engineered and directed Samford’s move from non-scholarship Division III football to Division I-AA (now FCS) scholarship football. With only one freshman class on scholarship, the Bulldogs went to a full Division I-AA schedule in 1989. By 1991, Samford was competing for the national championship. His 1991 Samford team had the best record in school history at 12-2, and reached the Division I-AA national semifinals. Bowden, 59 (born Feb. 25, 1956), was an assistant coach at Akron in 1986 under then Zips’ head coach Gerry Faust. During his time away from coaching, Bowden first served as a studio analyst and color commentator with ABC Sports’ college football coverage. He was also an analyst for Westwood One Radio’s College Football National Game of the Week, co-hosted “The Coaches Show” on Sirius Satellite Radio with Jack Arute, and was the exclusive college football columnist for Yahoo! Sports. Bowden is a member of one of the most famous and successful college football coaching families. His father, Bobby Bowden, turned Florida State into a national champion and his 389 collegiate wins rank second in Division I history. His brother Tommy had an 18-4 record in two seasons as head coach at Tulane and a 7245 record in 10 seasons as head coach at Clemson, taking the Tigers to eight bowl games. His brother Jeff also has 25 years of collegiate coaching experience, working at Salem, Samford, Southern Mississippi, Florida State, North Alabama, and at Akron with Terry. During the decade of the 1990s, Terry, Tommy, and Bobby all led their teams to undefeated seasons. All three were named National Coach of the Year. Bobby and Terry were the first father-son combo in NCAA history to serve as head coaches at the same time. Bobby and Tommy were the first father-son combo to coach against each other. As a student-athlete at West Virginia, Bowden lettered two years as a running back (1977-78), held a 3.65 grade-point average in accounting, the highest GPA on the football team, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He did post graduate work at Oxford University in England, and earned a Juris Doctorate from the Florida State School of Law in 1982, while a graduate assistant coach with the Seminoles.

COACHING HONORS 1993 Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year Walter Camp Coach of the Year Scripps Howard Coach of the Year Football News Coach of the Year Toyota Coach of the Year Paul “Bear” Bryant Award (Football Writers Association) 2009 Gulf South Conference Co-Coach of the Year COLLEGIATE PLAYING CAREER 1977-78 Football (West Virginia)

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AMONG MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE COACHES

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Frank Beamer, Va. Tech.............. 273 Steve Spurrier, South Carolina.. 226 Brian Kelly, Notre Dame............ 216 Dennis Franchione, Texas St...... 210 Bill Snyder, Kansas State........... 187 Gary Pinkel, Missouri................ 186 Nick Saban, Alabama................ 177 Bob Stoops, Oklahoma............. 168 Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech...... 165 Jerry Kill, Minnesota................. 152 TERRY BOWDEN, AKRON.....151

TERRY BOWDEN, AKRON .....151 Chris Creighton, EMU............... 141 Frank Solich, Ohio..................... 130 Mark Whipple, UMass............... 124 Lance Leipold, Buffalo............... 109 Pete Lembo, Ball State.............. 109 Chuck Martin, Miami.................. 76 Dino Babers, BGSU..................... 27 Matt Campbell, Toledo................ 26 Rod Carey, NIU............................ 23 P.J. Fleck, WMU............................. 9 Paul Haynes, Kent State................ 6 John Bonamego, CMU.................. 0 [First Season]

Bowden has five daughters (Tera, Jordan, Erin, Cori and Jamie) and one son (Terry, Jr.). He is one of 59 coaches at FBS schools that vote in the USA Today Top 25 poll. #ZipsGameday

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arrival, Bowden led the Bulldogs to a 9-1 record his first year, tying the record for the best season in school history. The squad led the nation in total offense (523 yards per game) and scoring offense (51.7 points per game), both national Division III records. The team’s 40 touchdown passes were also a national single-season record.

COLLEGIATE HEAD COACHING RECORD Year School Record Notable 1983 Salem 3-7 1984 Salem 8-3 • .WVIAC Champions 1983 Salem 8-3 • .WVIAC Champions Salem Totals (three seasons) 19-13-0 1987 Samford 9-1 1988 Samford 5-6 • .Transition to I-AA 1989 Samford 4-7 1990 Samford 6-4-1 1991 Samford 12-2 • .Division I-AA Playoffs-Semifinals 1992 Samford 9-3 • .Division I-AA Playoffs-First Rd. Samford Totals (six seasons) 45-23-1 1993 Auburn 11-0 • .National Champions (NCF) 1994 Auburn 9-1-1 • .No. 9 AP Final Ranking 1995 Auburn 8-4 • .Outback Bowl Appearance 1996 Auburn 8-4 • .Independence Bowl Win 1997 Auburn 10-3 • .Peach Bowl Win 1998 Auburn 1-5 Auburn Totals (six seasons) 47-17-1 2009 North Alabama 11-2 • .Division II Playoffs-Quarterfinals 2010 North Alabama 9-4 • .Division II Playoffs-Second Rd. 2011 North Alabama 9-3 • .Division II Playoffs-Second Rd. UNA Totals (three seasons) 29-9 2012 Akron 1-11 2013 Akron 5-7 • .4-4 in MAC play 2014 Akron 5-7 • .3-5 in MAC play Akron Totals (three season) 11-25.(.306) Career Totals (21 seasons) 151-87-2 (.633)


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TERRY BOWDEN’S COACHING SUPERLATIVES: • FIRST GAME AS HEAD COACH As head coach of Salem College in 1983 lost 33-7 at Central State (Ohio).

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• FIRST COLLEGIATE WIN In 1983 as head coach at Salem, 24-9 over West Virginia State. Salem lost the first seven games of the season but won the last three. • 100th COLLEGIATE WIN Bowden got his 100th win in 1996 in the Independence Bowl against Army, 32-29. He became the first Division I coach in 50 years to win his 100th game by his 40th birthday. • 150th COLLEGIATE WIN Bowden got his 150th career win in 2014 as the Zips downed Miami (Ohio), 29-19, on October 11. The win at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field saw the Akron defense force three turnovers, post nine sacks and one safety. • POST-SEASON RECORD Bowden has led 10 of his previous 20 squads to postseason play and he has a 7-9 all-time record. He is 0-2 in the NAIA Playoffs, 2-2 in the Division I-AA playoffs, 3-3 in the Division II playoffs, 2-1 in bowl games and 0-1 in conference championship games. • LONGEST WINNING STREAK Bowden won his first 20 games as head coach at Auburn University from 199394. He also won his first 10 consecutive games as head coach at North Alabama. • EIGHT OR MORE WINS In 13 of his 21 total seasons as a head coach, Bowden has led his teams to eight or more wins. In nine of those years, his teams won nine or more games and he has led 11 teams to post-season competition.

SALEM 1983 (3-7, 2-6 WVIAC) at Central State CONCORD* at Fairmont State* at W.V. Tech* SHEPHERD* GLENVILLE STATE* at West Liberty* W.V. State* Waynesburg W.V. Wesleyan*

AUBURN 7-33 7-36 35-50 13-30 24-29 10-14 6-14 24-9 21-6 40-12

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1984 (8-3, 7-1 WVIAC) NAIA Playoffs-First Round at Samford 82-9 CENTRAL STATE 23-28 at Concord* 30-17 W.V. TECH* 56-9 at Shepherd* 34-31 at Glenville State* 7-3 WEST LIBERTY* 34-0 at W.V. State* 25-27 at W.V. Wesleyan* 32-14 NAIA Playoffs at Saginaw Valley State 7-30

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1985 (8-3, 6-1 WVIAC) NAIA Playoffs-First Round KUTZTOWN 38-36 at Morehead State 14-41 at W.V. Tech* 47-21 SHEPHERD 32-7 at Glenville State* 42-20 W.V. STATE* 38-7 WEST LIBERTY* 28-16 at Concord* 7-14 at Fairmont State* 43-24 at W.V. Wesleyan* 46-13 NAIA Playoffs at Hillsdale 3-47

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SAMFORD 1987 (9-1) at Cumberland (Ky.) HAMPDEN-SYDNEY at Tenn. Wesleyan at Anderson GEORGIA SW at Emory and Henry FERRUM MARYVILLE MILLSAPS at Wingate

28-23 49-14 59-7 60-16 33-14 37-56 63-42 72-10 62-0 54-46

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1988 (5-6) at Jacksonville State NICHOLLS STATE at Tennesse Tech LIVINGSTON at Morehead State at West Georgia TENNESSEE-MARTIN MARS HILL EMORY & HENRY at Georgia Southern MILES COLLEGE

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1989 (4-7) JACKSONVILLE ST. at McNeese State TENNESSEE TECH at Livingston MOREHEAD STATE WEST GEORGIA at Tennessee-Martin GEORGIA SOUTHERN at The Citadel at Nicholls State EAST TENNESSEE ST

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1990 (6-4-1) ALABAMA STATE at East Tennessee State at Tennesse Tech AUSTIN PEAY CENTRAL FLORIDA FAYETTEVILLE STATE at Morehead State at Liberty CATAWBA CONCORD at Georgia Southern

24-24 17-13 7-21 28-9 16-37 37-10 25-22 10-37 31-15 49-14 24-31

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1991 (12-2) Division I-AA Playoffs-Semifinals HARDING 34-0 MOREHEAD STATE 52-14 at East Tennessee State 31-6 TENNESSEE TECH 20-16 at SE Missouri St. 48-24 at Central Florida 13-6 at Alabama State 28-31 at Western Carolina 16-3 TROY STATE 24-22 at William & Mary 35-13 LIBERTY 31-19 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs at New Hampshire 29-13 at James Madison 24-21 at Youngstown State 0-10 1992 (9-3) Division I-AA Playoffs-Semifinals WEST GEORGIA 44-16 at Auburn 0-55 at Tennessee Tech 37-13 at Bethune-Cookman 42-13 WESTERN CAROLINA 30-6 EASTERN KENTUCKY 46-14 SE MISSOURI STATE 45-14 UAB 49-3 at Troy State 24-29 at Tennessee-Martin 42-25 CENTRAL FLORIDA 20-13 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs at Delaware 21-56

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1993 (11-0, 8-0 SEC) NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (National Championship Foundation) OLE MISS* 16-12 SAMFORD 35-7 at LSU* 34-10 SOUTHERN MISS 35-24 at Vanderbilt* 14-10 MISSISSIPPI STATE* 31-17 FLORIDA* 38-35 at Arkansas* 31-21 NEW MEXICO STATE 55-14 at Georgia* 42-28 ALABAMA* 22-14

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1994 (9-1-1, 6-1-1 SEC) at Ole Miss* NORTHEAST LA. LSU* EAST TENN. STATE KENTUCKY* at Mississippi State* at Florida* ARKANSAS* E. CAROLINA GEORGIA* Alabama*

22-17 44-12 30-26 38-0 41-14 42-18 36-33 31-14 38-21 23-23 14-21

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1995 (8-4, 5-3 SEC) Outback Bowl OLE MISS* 46-23 UT-CHATTANOOGA 76-10 at LSU* 6-12 at Kentucky* 42-21 MISSISSIPPI STATE* 48-20 FLORIDA* 38-49 W. MICHIGAN 34-13 at Arkansas* 28-30 NORTHEAST LA. 38-14 at Georgia* 37-31 ALABAMA* 31-27 Outback Bowl Penn State 14-43

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1996 (8-4, 4-4 SEC) Independence Bowl Alabama-Birmingham 29-0 FRESNO STATE 62-0 at Ole Miss* 45-28 LSU* 15-19 SOUTH CAROLINA* 28-24 at Mississippi State* 49-15 at Florida* 10-51 ARKANSAS* 28-7 NE LOUSIANA 28-24 GEORGIA* 49-56 at Alabama* 23-24 Independence Bowl Army 32-29

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WINNINGEST FAMILY IN D-I COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOBBY BOWDEN, father........Career (44 seasons) TOMMY BOWDEN, brother....Career (12 seasons) TERRY BOWDEN, Akron..........Career (21 seasons) ..........................................Bowden Family Total

1998 (1-5, 1-4 SEC) VIRGINIA at Ole Miss* LSU* TENNESSEE* at Mississippi State* at Florida*

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NORTH ALABAMA 2009 (11-2, 7-1 GSC) Gulf South Conference Champs Division II Playoffs-Quarterfinals at Southern Arkansas 41-9 CARSON-NEWMAN 31-14 at Henderson State* 43-26 WEST GEORGIA* 55-7 at Harding* 38-0 ARKANSAS TECH* 42-17 NORTH GREENVILLE 50-3 DELTA STATE* 34-24 at Valdosta State* 62-27 at Arkansas-Monticello* 27-13 W. ALABAMA* (4 OT) 28-31 NCAA Division II Playoffs ARKANSAS TECH 41-28 CARSON-NEWMAN 21-24

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2010 (9-4, 5-3 GSC) Division II Playoffs-Second Round HENDERSON STATE* 27-10 at Glenville State 54-10 S. ARKANSAS* 48-6 at Lambuth 31-0 ARKANSAS TECH 28-0 at West Georgia* 17-10 VALDOSTA STATE* 0-5 at Ouachita Baptist* (OT) 23-24 at Delta State* 31-7 WEST ALABAMA* 24-23 at Harding* 28-29 NCAA Division II Playoffs at Valdosta State 43-20 at Delta State 24-47 2011 (9-3, 2-2 GSC) Division II Playoffs-Second Round CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 31-10 GLENVILLE STATE 48-21 vs. Abilene Christian 23-17 HARDING 28-20 at Southern Arkansas 42-14 at Arkansas Tech 44-10 DELTA STATE* (OT) 24-30 at West Alabama* 26-31 WEST GEORGIA* 28-3 at Valdosta State* 30-23 NCAA Division II Playoffs at West Alabama 43-27 at Delta State 14-42

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31 bowls, 2 national championships 9 bowls 3 bowls 43 bowls, 2 national championships

2013 (5-7, 4-4 MAC) at Central Florida JAMES MADISON at (11/12) Michigan LOUISIANA at Bowling Green* OHIO* at (23/23) Northern Ill.* at Miami (Ohio)* BALL STATE* KENT STATE* at Massachusetts* TOLEDO*

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2014 (5-7, 3-5 MAC) HOWARD at (rv/-) Penn State (rv/rv) MARSHALL at (rv/rv) Pittsburgh EASTERN MICHIGAN* MIAMI (OHIO)* at Ohio* at Ball State* BOWLING GREEN* at Buffalo* MASSACHUSETTS* at Kent State*

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1997 (10-3, 6-2 SEC) SEC Title Game Appearance Peach Bowl at Virginia 28-17 OLE MISS* 19-9 at LSU* 31-28 CENTRAL FLORIDA 41-14 at South Carolina* 23-6 LA TECH 49-13 FLORIDA* 10-24 at Arkansas* 26-21 MISSISSIPPI STATE* 0-20 at Georgia* 45-34 ALABAMA* 18-17 SEC Championship Game Tennessee 29-30 Peach Bowl Clemson 21-17

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AKRON 2012 (1-11, 0-8 MAC) CENTRAL FLORIDA at Florida Int. (OT) MORGAN STATE at Tennessee MIAMI (OHIO)* BOWLING GREEN* at Ohio* NORTHERN ILLINOIS* at Central Michigan* at Kent State* MASSACHUSETTS* at Toledo*

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COACHING STAFF | CHUCK AMATO Chuck Amato, in his 43rd year in the collegiate coaching ranks, including serving as head coach at North Carolina State and as a long-time assistant coach at Florida State, is in his fourth season on the UA staff. He serves as the program’s associate head coach and defensive coordinator, and works closely with the linebackers.

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The Akron defense continued to show it is one of the top squads in the MAC, leading the conference in scoring defense (23.1 ppg) and third-down conversion defense (.368). UA finished the season ranked in the top-40 nationally in eight defensive categories, including red zone defense (22nd, .756), scoring defense (28th, 23.1), tackles for a loss (28th, 4.92 tpg), fourth-down conversion defense (29th, .412), third-down conversion defense (34th, .368), turnovers forced (34th, 24), fumbles recovered (38th, 11) and interceptions (38th, 13). Junior Cody Grice ranked 10th nationally with three fumble recoveries.

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AMATO’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING EXPERIENCE Years School (Position) 1969-70 Easton (Pa.) High School (assistant coach) 1971-72 NC State (graduate assistant) 1973-75 NC State (defensive secondary) 1976-79 NC State (defensive coordinator/linebackers) 1980-81 Arizona (linebackers) 1982-95 Florida State (defensive line) 1996-99 Florida State (linebackers) 1986-99 Florida State (assistant head coach) 2000-06 NC State (head coach) (49-37 record) 2007-09 Florida State (executive head coach) 2012- Akron (associate head coach/defensive coordinator)

Three of the Zips’ four All-MAC selections came from the defensive side of the gall, including junior linebacker Jatavis Brown and junior nose tackle Cody Grice earning first-team All-MAC. Senior defensive lineman Nordly Capi earned second-team honors. During the summer, three defensive players from the 2014 squad signed with NFL teams, including Nordly Capi (Jacksonville), Justin March-Lillard (Kansas City) and Nmesoma Okafor (Cincinnati). During the 2013 campaign, Amato’s defense finished third in the MAC, allowing 397.0 yards per game. Four Zip defenders earned All-MAC honors, including Jatavis Brown (first-team), Malachi Freeman (second-team), Justin March (third-team) and Nico Caponi (third-team). In addition to the league honors, three Zips would finish the season ranked in the top-40 in three sta-

tistical categories, including passes defended (Freeman, 17th), tackles per game (Brown, 37th) and sacks per game (Caponi, 39th). In 2012, Amato mentored fifth-year senior transfer linebacker Kurt Mangum, who was selected to compete in the NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl. He led the Zips with 110 tackles and was the squad’s Defensive MVP. Junior LB Connor Seeman and sophomore LB Nick Rossi also earned Academic Honorable Mention from the Mid-American Conference. Amato is one of the most respected coaches and recruiters in college football and has produced winning football teams and numerous top draft picks throughout his career. In 2002, he was elected to the American Football Coaches Association Board of Trustees. Amato, 69 (born June 26, 1946), served as head coach at his alma mater NC State from 2000-06 and posted a 49-37 record while guiding the program to five bowl appearances (4-1 record in those bowl games). He led the Wolfpack to their first 11-win season in school history in 2002 and highest national ranking (No. 12 in the final Associated Press poll; No. 11 in the final Coaches poll) since 1974, after defeating Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl. The 2004 NC State squad led the nation in total defense. Additionally under Amato, quarterback Philip Rivers rewrote the program and ACC record books in every passing and total offense category. During his tenure, he had 22 players drafted into the NFL, including five in the first round. In 2000, Amato’s NC State squad defeated Minnesota in the MicronPC.com Bowl, in 2001, lost to Pittsburgh in the Tangerine Bowl, in 2003 downed Kansas in the Tangerine Bowl, and in 2006 topped South Florida in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.

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Amato was also a member of the NC State staff from 1971-79, serving as graduate assistant (1971-72), defensive secondary coach (197375) and defensive coordinator/linebackers coach (1976-79). He also coached linebackers at Arizona from 1980-81. His coaching career began at Easton High School in his hometown of Easton, Pa., where he was an assistant coach from 196970. Amato lettered in football (linebacker) and wrestling at NC State, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1969 and master’s degree in education in 1973. The 1965 football team won an ACC co-championship and he was captain of the defense in 1967. He won two ACC

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Mario Williams ..... (Texans No. 1 overall pick, 2006) Manny Lawson ....... (49ers No. 1 draft choice, 2006) John McCargo .........(Bills No. 1 draft choice, 2006) Philip Rivers ...... (Giants No. 1 draft choice, 2004) Koren Robinson ...(Seahawks No. 1 draft choice, 2001) Andre Wadsworth . .(Cardinals No. 1 draft choice, 1998) Sam Cowart .........(Bills No. 1 draft choice, 1998) Peter Boulware .....(Ravens No. 1 draft choice, 1997) Reinard Wilson ... (Bengals No. 1 draft choice, 1997) Derrick Alexander .... (Vikings No. 1 draft choice, 1995) Alphonso Carreker .... (Packers No. 1 draft choice, 1984)

Amato spent 21 seasons on the staff at Florida State (1982-1999 and 2007-09). In his most recent stint (2007-09) he served as executive head coach to then-head coach Bobby Bowden. From 1982-95 he coached the defensive line, 1996-99 the linebackers and from 1986-99 also served as assistant head coach. He was part of 10 ACC championship teams and two national championship squads (1993 and 1999). Six of his Seminole players were selected in the NFL Draft’s first round and 24 defensive players overall that he directly coached were drafted during his FSU tenure.


COACHING STAFF | A.J. MILWEE A.J. Milwee was promoted to offensive coordinator in December 2012 and also mentors the UA quarterbacks. At age 29 (born Jan. 19, 1986), he is the second-youngest coordinator in the FBS.

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The 2014 season saw senior Jawon Chisholm become just the fourth player in school history to eclipse the 3,000-yard career rushing yards. He finished with 3,403 career yards, second-most in program history.

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Junior quarterback Kyle Pohl completed 208-of-383 passes for 2,189 yards, moving into fourth place in the Akron record book for career passing yards (4,993), all under Milwee’s guidance. Pohl earned Academic All-MAC honors, as well as MAC East Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 1) and was a 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee. In 2013, he guided first-year starter Kyle Pohl to a solid sophomore campaign. Pohl completed 225-of-402 passes for 2,438 yards, 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Several of Pohl’s numbers earned him a spot in the alltime single-season program rankings, including lowest percentage of passes intercepted (2nd, .025), completions (6th, 225), completions per game (7th, 18.8), total offense (7th, 2,534) and passing offense (8th, 2,438). Pohl also earned Academic All-MAC honors as well as being named MAC East Division Player of the Week (Sept. 16). A record-setting signal caller at Division-II North Alabama, Milwee oversaw fifth-year senior transfer quarterback Dalton Williams’ prolific season in 2012. Williams achieved the program’s single-season record for touchdown passes (25) and pass completions (326-for-522), while his 3,387 passing yards ranked as the third most in a season in school history.

MILWEE’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING EXPERIENCE Years School (Position) 2009-10 North Alabama (graduate assistant) 2011 East Mississippi Community College (quarterbacks) 2012 Akron (quarterbacks) 2013- Akron (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)

Additionally in 2012, the Zips set a program record and led the Mid-American Conference in passing yards (3,753) and touchdown passes (30). The team’s school-record 312.8 passing yards per game ranked 17th nationally, while its 427.2 yards of total offense per game ranked 45th. UA’s 5,126 yards of total offense was second most in program history, behind the 2003 squad’s 5,643. Milwee came to Akron after one year on staff at East Mississippi Community College, helping the program to an NJCAA national championship. He spent the 2009 and 2010 seasons on Terry Bowden’s staff at UNA as a graduate assistant that worked with the quarterbacks. In that time on the Lions staff the program went a combined 20-6, made back-to-back playoff appearances and were 2009 Gulf South Conference champions. Having compiled a 33-5 mark as UNA’s QB during the 2006-08 seasons, Milwee set all-time school records for career passing yards (8,436), pass completions (677), passing attempts (1,030), touchdown passes (73) and total offense yards (9,401). He earned honorable mention All-America honors as a senior and is a member of the program’s all-decade team (1999-2008). At UNA, he was a two-time finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy, awarded annually to the nation’s top player at the NCAA Division-II level. Milwee spent his freshman year of eligibility as a member of the Alabama football team. He holds an undergraduate degree in finance from North Alabama. Milwee married Ashley Elliott in June 2015.

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COACHING STAFF | JEFF BOWDEN The younger brother of UA head coach Terry Bowden, Jeff boasts more than 30 years of collegiate coaching experience. In his fourth season on the staff, he serves as the Zips’ special teams coordinator and also works with the wide receivers. The Akron kick return defense emerged as one of the toughest in the nation, with the Zips holding opponents to just 19.26 yards per return. That mark ranked second in the MAC and 30th nationally in 2014. Junior Robert Stein ranked 25th nationally in field goal percentage (.813) and earned Academic All-MAC honors for a third-straight season. Stein also earned two MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week awards, as well as Honorable Mention National Kicker of the Week by CFPA. Junior punter Zach Paul opened the 2014 campaign on the Ray Guy Award Watch List and earned Honorable Mention National Punter of the Week by CFPA last season. He ranked 39th nationally in punting average (42.5 ypp).

In 2012, Bowden worked with All-MAC Team pick senior wideout Marquelo Suel, who posted a team-high 820 receiving yards off 76 catches. Suel’s team-high receptions were the second most in a single season in program history. Additionally, he closed out the regular season ranked fifth in the MAC

BOWDEN } Special Teams Coordinator | Wide Receivers } Fourth Season at Akron } Florida State ‘83

BOWDEN’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING EXPERIENCE Years School (Position) 1983-84 Salem College (wide receivers) 1985 Salem College (offensive coordinator) 1986 Florida State (graduate assistant) 1987-90 Samford (offensive coordinator) 1991-00 Florida State (wide receivers) 2001-06 Florida State (offensive coordinator) 2009-11 North Alabama (associate head coach/wide receivers) 2012- Akron (special teams/wide receivers) and tied for 28th nationally in catches per game (6.3). Suel was also named to the Fred Biletnikoff Award Watch List. Also in 2012, junior receiver Jerrod Dillard, who led UA with nine touchdown catches, earned Academic Honorable Mention from the MAC. He finished the season with 29 catches for 401 yards. In the three seasons prior to his post at Akron, Bowden was associate head coach and receivers coach at North Alabama with his brother Terry, helping the program to a 29-9 record during that time and a Gulf South Conference championship in 2009. Before his tenure at UNA, he spent 13 years (1994-2006) on the staff at Florida State, working under his father, legendary coach Bobby Bowden. Jeff was the Seminoles’ offensive coordinator from 2001-06 and from 1994-2000 worked with the receivers. He began his collegiate coaching career in 1983 as a receivers coach at Salem College, when Terry was hired as the head coach, and in 1985 was promoted to offensive coordinator. In 1986, he served as a graduate assistant coach at Florida State before rejoining Terry on Samford’s staff the following year. Jeff was offensive coordinator for the Bulldogs from 1987-90 and was credited with guiding the career of current Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher in his time as quarterback. Bowden, 55 (born Dec. 30, 1959), played wide receiver at FSU from 1980-83. He and his wife, Cindy, have five children, Haley, Hunter, T.J., Robert, and Julia Elizabeth.

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During the 2013 campaign, Bowden mentored sophomore punter Zach Paul, who earned Third-Team All-MAC honors. Paul finished the season 30th in the nation in punting average (42.9 ypp). In addition to Paul’s performance, the Akron kick return squad finished the year 11th in the nation in kick return defense (18.36 ypr). Additionally, Akron blocked four kicks, the most in the MAC and 10th-most in the nation.

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COACHING STAFF | TRENT BOYKIN Northeast Ohio native Trent Boykin is in his fourth season at Akron, where he oversees the running backs.

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Over the last three seasons, Boykin tutored running back Jawon Chisholm, who rushed for 2,442 yards and 21 touchdowns. The 2014 season saw Chisholm become just the fourth player in school history to eclipse the 3,000-yard career rushing yards. He finished with 3,403 career yards, second-most in program history. Chisholm earned third-team All-MAC honors in 2013.

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Under Boykin’s guidance, junior running back Conor Hundley continued his emergence as one of the top runners on the squad, rushing for 540 yards on 104 carries in 2014. The highlight of Hundley’s season was a career-high 148 yards on 19 carries (7.8 ypc) in Akron’s 21-10 upset win at Pittsburgh. He rushed for 425 yards on 100 carries, including just eight rushes for negative yards, in 2013.

BOYKIN’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING EXPERIENCE Years School (Position) 1996-97 Akron (graduate assistant) 1998 Boston College (graduate assistant) 1999 Tiffin (receivers) 2000-02 Youngstown State (receivers/special teams) 2003-04 Ball State (running backs/special teams) 2005-07 Kentucky State (assistant head coach/offensive coordinator) 2008-09 Lane College (head coach) (4-17 record) 2010 Lambuth (co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks) 2011 Wayne State (running backs) 2012-14 Akron (running backs) 2015- Akron (tight ends/H-backs)

Boykin spent the 2011 season as running backs coach at Wayne State, helping the Warriors to a school-record 12-win season and the program’s first-ever appearance in the Division-II national championship game. The team closed the season listed 33rd nationally in rushing yards per game (200.56) and 23rd in scoring offense (34.48 ppg). Under his watch in 2011, Wayne State had two 1,000-yard rushers in the same season for the first time in school history. Boykin, 44 (born Nov. 13, 1970), spent the 2010 campaign as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Lambuth (Tenn.) and was the

head coach for two seasons (2008 and 2009) at Lane College (Tenn.). Before working at Lane, he spent three seasons as assistant head coach at Kentucky State. A 1995 graduate of Youngstown State with a degree in organizational communication, Boykin began his coaching career as an offensive graduate assistant at Akron (1996-97). He also served one year at Boston College (1998) as an offensive graduate assistant before coaching receivers at Tiffin in 1999. He spent three years (2000-02) as YSU’s wide receivers coach and special teams coordinator, and oversaw the running backs and special teams at Ball State in 2003 and 2004. Boykin was awarded four varsity letters in football and played on three Division I-AA national championship teams (1991, 1993, 1994) at Youngstown State under then head coach Jim Tressel. He completed his collegiate career ranked second on the Penguin’s career receptions (150) list and seventh in career receiving yards (1,950). He also held the school record for career punt returns (74) and career punt return yardage (534), and was named the program’s outstanding offensive player in 1994. Boykin and his wife, Denise, have five children between them, Elivia, Brittney, Kiera, Jaz, and Anthony.

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COACHING STAFF | DARRELL FUNK A 28-year veteran of collegiate coaching, Darrell Funk is in his first season as the offensive line coach and offensive run game coordinator at the University of Akron. Funk joined the Zips after serving as the offensive line coach at the University of Michigan for the last four seasons. His lines have produced the Big Ten Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year in three of the last four years. Center David Molk won the award in 2011, while Taylor Lewan earned the honor in 2012 and 2013. Molk, who in 2011 received consensus All-America recognition, also earned Rimington Trophy honors as the nation’s top center, while Lewan became UM’s first twotime All-American since Jake Long in 2006-07 while also being named a semi-finalist for the Rotary-Lombardi award.

Prior to joining the Wolverines in 2011, Funk served under Brady Hoke at both San Diego State (2009-10) and Ball State (2008), coaching the offensive line.

FUNK } Offensive Line | Offensive Run Game Coordinator } First Season at Akron } Colorado State ‘88

FUNK’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING EXPERIENCE Years School (Position) 1988-89 Illinois (graduate assistant) 1990-92 Muskingum (assistant coach) 1993-97 Mesa State (assistant coach) 1998-01 Rhode Island (assistant coach) 2002 Northern Illinois (tight ends) 2003 Colorado State (special teams/tight ends) 2004-05 Colorado State (offensive line) 2008 Ball State (offensive line) 2009-10 San Diego State (offensive line) 2011-14 Michigan (offensive line) 2015- Akron (offensive line/offensive run game coordinator)

In 2010, Funk’s line at San Diego State finished sixth nationally in fewest sacks allowed, while Ball State ranked 10th in 2008. Funk helped the Aztecs finish the 2010 season ranked 12th nationally in passing offense, averaging just over 295 yards per game, and 16th in total offense (456.69 ypg). In his lone year at Ball State, he helped the Cardinals to a 12-2 record, the MAC West Division title and a trip to the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala. A Fort Collins, Colo., native and Colorado State alumnus, Funk spent five seasons with the Rams under head coach Sonny Lubick (2003-07), including the final four working with the offensive line. He coached CSU’s special teams and tight ends his first season in 2003, after a one-year stint at Northern Illinois as tight ends coach. He also made stops as a fulltime assistant at Rhode Island (1998-2001), Mesa State College (1993-97), and Muskingum College (1990-92). Funk was a three-year starter at Colorado State from 1983-86, playing on both the offensive and defensive line and at tight end. He earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Colorado State in 1988 and a master’s degree in athletic administration from Illinois in 1990. Funk and his wife, Teresa, have two sons, Tyler and Dustin, and one daughter, Courtney.

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Funk’s lines at Michigan produced three 1,000-yard rushers, including Denard Robinson and Fitzgerald Toussaint in 2011, who became UM’s first pair of 1,000-yard rushers since 1975. The Wolverines, who finished 11-2 and earned a Sugar Bowl victory that season, ranked second in the Big Ten in rushing offense (221.8 yards per game) and third in total offense (404.7 ypg), while ranking third in sacks allowed. In 2012, the line helped a Wolverines’ offense that averaged 383.1 yards and 29.8 points per game, including 183.8 rushing yards per game, while in 2013, it helped UM average 373.5 yards and 32.2 points per game.

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COACHING STAFF | ERIC HICKSON A former professional player with collegiate coaching experience, Eric Hickson enters his first season as the running backs coach at the University of Akron.

ERIC

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Hickson joined the Zips after serving as the interim head coach, running backs coach, and outgoing recruiting coordinator at Garden City Community College in Kansas during the 2014 season.

} Running Backs Coach } First Season at Akron } Kansas State ‘98

Prior to joining the Busters, Hickson coached at Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis for two seasons, serving as the head coach his last year. He coached the running backs and special steams at American Heritage High School in Florida for four seasons, mentoring several players who were recruited by Division I schools, including Sony Michel (Georgia), Walter Tucker (Miami, Fla.), Marken Michel (Massachusetts), and Henry Bussy (FAU).

HICKSON’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING EXPERIENCE Years School (Position) 2003-06 Coral Springs Charter School (assistant head coach) 2007-11 American Heritage High School (running backs/ special teams) 2012 Emmerich Manual High School (offensive coordinator / running backs) 2013 Emmerich Manual High School (head coach) 2014 Garden City Community College (interim head coach/running backs) 2015- Akron (running backs)

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From 2003-06, Hickson served as the assistant head coach at Coral Springs (Fla.) Charter School, coaching NFL players TE Evani Landi (USF/Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and CB Darius Butler (Connecticut/Indianapolis Colts). The all-time leading rusher in Kansas State football history with 2,537 yards on 507 carries upon graduation, Hickson also set career records with 507 carries and 26 rushing touchdowns while posting 10 performances of 100-yards in his 42-game collegiate career. A three-year starter and four-time letterwinner for the Wildcats, he was the season’s leading rusher in 1995, 1997, and 1998. He was named All-Big 8 as a sophomore and was a twotime All-Big 12 Conference selection. The two-time team captain also played in the All-Star Gridiron Classic. A dual-sport athlete, Hickson also ran track at KSU, recording a 6.31 in 55-meter indoors. Hickson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 1999. In 2001, Hickson played for the XFL’s Birmingham Thunderbolts. He spent the 2002 season in the Arena Football League.

A native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Hickson earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Kansas State in 1998. Hickson and his wife Keisha have one son, Eric Jr., and a dog, Diamond.

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COACHING STAFF | OTIS MOUNDS Otis Mounds, a former professional player and experienced coach at both the collegiate and high school levels, joined Terry Bowden’s UA staff as cornerbacks coach in February 2014 and is in his second season with the Zips. The 2014 season saw the Zips post 13 interceptions, 38th most in Division I football. Junior corner Kris Givens, in his first season as a Zip, finished fourth on the team in total tackles with 45 (25 solo) to go with two interceptions and four breakups. Four Zips grabbed multiple interceptions, led by senior cornerback Martel Durant’s three interceptions. UA corners posted three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. Sophomore corner DeAndre Scott, a third-team All-MAC honoree, scored his first collegiate touchdown, returning an interception 37 yards for a touchdown at Buffalo. The INT score was the first by an Akron cornerback in more than two years.

At Holmes CC, Mounds coached current Zip Kris Givens. He and teammates Tee Shepard and Jamie Jamison earned All-MJCAA honors in 2013.

MOUNDS } Cornerbacks | Defensive Passing Game Coordinator } Second Season at Akron } Auburn ‘03

MOUND’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING EXPERIENCE Years School (Position) 2005-07 Coral Springs Charter High School (head coach/ defensive coordinator) 2008-09 St. Thomas Aquinas High School (secondary) 2010-11 Texas Tech (cornerbacks) 2012 Emmerich Manual High School (head coach) 2013 Holmes Community College (defensive backs) 2014 Akron (cornerbacks) 2015 Akron (cornerbacks/defensive passing game coordinator) While at St. Thomas Aquinas, Mounds tutored LaMarcus Joyner who was named the National Defensive Player of the Year and went on to play at Florida State. He also coached Cody Riggs (Florida), Brian Robinson (Marshall), Keyon Payne (Miami), Ronnie Kennedy (Central Michigan) and Desmond Southward (Wisconsin). Joyner (St. Louis Rams), Riggs (Tennessee Titans), Marcus Roberson (St. Louis Rams), and Southward (Atlanta Falcons) went on to play in the NFL. Before his stint at Holmes CC, Mounds was head coach at Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis, Ind., for one season (2012). He also served as head coach and defensive coordinator for three seasons at Coral Springs Charter School in Coral Springs, Fla. (2005-07). Mounds began his coaching career at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale in 2000, where he was the secondary coach and defensive coordinator. Notable players under his watch at Coral Springs Charter included Darius Butler (Connecticut/New England Patriots), Evan Landi (South Florida/New England Patriots), and Jamal Davis (Florida Atlantic). After completing a four-year career at Auburn (1990-94), Mounds played one season in the Canadian Football League for the Birmingham Barracudas before a four-year stint in the Arena Football League. While in the arena league, he competed for three different teams: Memphis (1996), Florida (1997-99) and Carolina (1999). He graduated from Auburn in 2003 with a degree in health promotions/sports and recreation management. Mounds and his wife Myra have two sons, Otis Jr. and Myran, and two daughters, Oteria and Faith.

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Mounds, who played safety for Bowden at Auburn during the 1993 and 1994 seasons, joined the Zips’ staff after serving as defensive backs coach at Holmes Community College in Goodman, Miss. His resume also includes two seasons on the defensive staff at Texas Tech (2010-11) and two years as coach of the secondary at St. Thomas Aquinas High School (2008-09) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. His professional playing career featured time in the Canadian Football League and Arena Football League.

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COACHING STAFF | TODD STROUD Todd Stroud is in his fourth season on the Akron staff as the Zips’ defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. Throughout his career, he has tutored numerous NFL Draft selections and developed nationwide recruiting ties. Additionally, he has served 20-plus seasons in a role as a strength coach and is the program’s director of strength and conditioning.

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The 2014 defensive line was a dominating force in the MAC, helping UA finish the season ranked in the top-40 nationally in eight defensive categories. Two lineman earned All-MAC accolades, including junior nose tackle Cody Grice earning First-Team All-MAC and senior defensive lineman Nordly Capi earning second-team honors. Grice ranked 10th nationally with three fumble recoveries.

Director of Strength & Conditioning | Recruiting } Fourth Season at Akron } Florida State ‘85

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In all, the defensive line tallied 194 tackles (108 solo), 13.0 sacks, 34.5 tackles for a loss, four recovered fumbles and three forced fumbles.

STROUD’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING EXPERIENCE Years School (Position) 1986 UCF (defensive line) 1986 Florida State (weight room assistant) 1987-93 Samford (defensive line/strength and conditioning) 1993 Auburn (head coach strength and conditioning) 1994-96 Western Alabama (head coach) (6-25 record) 1997-99 Memphis (head coach strength and conditioning) 1999-04 NC State (director of strength and conditioning) 2004-06 NC State (associate head coach/defensive line) 2007-09 Florida State (head coach strength and conditioning) 2010 Colorado State (tight ends/fullbacks /recruiting coordinator) 2011 Colorado State (defensive line) 2012- Akron (defensive line)

During the summer, three defensive players from the 2014 squad signed with NFL teams, including defensive linemen Nordly Capi (Jacksonville) and Nmesoma Okafor (Cincinnati). In 2013, the defensive line saw a resurgence as one of the top groups in the Mid-American Conference. As a group, the Zips finished 39th in the nation in sacks per game (2.33) while senior Nico Caponi, a third-team All-MAC honoree, ranked 39th in the nation with 0.7 sacks per game. In all, the Akron defensive line accounted for 37.5 tackles for a loss, 21.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. In 2012, Caponi earned Academic Honorable Mention from the MAC after posting 29 tackles and two sacks. Prior to his current stint at UA, Stroud spent two years at Colorado State where he coached the defensive line in 2011, and was the tight ends/fullbacks coach and recruiting coordinator in 2010.

Stroud, 51 (born Dec. 17, 1963), was assistant head coach/defensive line coach at NC State from 2004-06, working under then Wolfpack head coach and current Akron associate head coach Chuck Amato.

He arrived at CSU after three seasons (2007-09) as head coach for strength and conditioning at his alma mater Florida State.

Five of his NC State players were selected in NFL drafts. Three of those linemen went in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. The 1993 Auburn team he trained and conditioned went 11-0 and finished ranked fourth in the final Associated Press poll under head coach Terry Bowden. In his six seasons at Samford (also coached by Bowden), he aided the program in reaching consecutive Division I-AA playoff appearances, including the national semifinals in 1991. He has a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Florida State (1985) and a master’s degree in athletics administration from Alabama-Birmingham (1988). He started at nose guard for FSU from 1983-85 and was captain of the 1985 squad. Stroud and his wife, Marianne, have four children, daughters, Jessica, Alexandra and Chelsea, and son, Stone.

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COACHING STAFF | MIKE WOODFORD Veteran coach and Northeast Ohio native Mike Woodford is in his fourth season on Terry Bowden’s staff and second stint as a member of the program. He tutors the UA safeties. The trio of Johnny Robinson, Devonte Morgan and Bre’ Ford combined for 115 tackles (71 solo), four interceptions, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble for a defense that ranked in the top-40 nationally in eight defensive categories. Redshirt-freshman Zach Guiser earned Academic All-MAC honors as well in 2014. During the 2013 campaign, Woodford saw a pair of players – Anthony Holmes and Johnny Robinson – anchor the Zips’ secondary. The pair combined for 92 tackles, four interceptions, five pass breakups, one blocked kick and one forced fumble. Additionally, Sean Graves earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention.

Woodford joined the Akron staff after spending the 2011 season at New Mexico following a three-year stretch at Illinois (2007-09). As special teams coordinator at Illinois, Woodford was responsible for breaking in a brand-new kicking battery after the graduation of the squad’s kicker, snapper and holder from the previous season. Emerging in 2008 was placekicker Matt Eller, who broke the school record for field goals by a freshman and led the team in scoring with 84 points.

WOODFORD } Safeties } Fourth Season at Akron } Arizona ‘82

WOODFORD’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING EXPERIENCE Years School (Position) 1984-85 Rhodes College (defensive backs) 1985-86 Middle Tennessee State (defensive backs) 1986-91 Akron (defensive backs) 1994-99 Walsh University (defensive coordinator) 1999-01 Middle Tennessee State (defensive backs) 2001-02 New Orleans Saints (defensive assistant) 2002-03 Florida (special teams/defensive backs) 2007-09 Illinois (special teams/defensive backs) 2011 New Mexico (defensive backs) 2012- Akron (safeties) Woodford’s tenure at Illinois marked the fourth time he and head coach Ron Zook had joined forces. The pair were part of the Kansas staff in 1983, the New Orleans Saints’ staff in 2001 and during Zook’s time as head coach at Florida. While at KU, the duo worked with Mike Gottfried, and Woodford has also studied under such coaches as Larry Smith, Lou Holtz and Jim Haslett. He also helped a pair of Saints to Pro Bowl selections during his season with the NFL franchise, as safety Sammy Knight was a 2002 Pro Bowl starter and La’Roi Glover also was selected to the team. Woodford went to the Saints after spending two seasons at Middle Tennessee State as the defensive backs coach. Prior to that, he was the defensive coordinator at nearby Walsh University for the 1994-99 seasons and the defensive backs coach at Akron from 1986-91 with then head coach Gerry Faust (Terry Bowden was on the UA staff in 1986 as well). Woodford, 56 (born Sept. 4, 1959), has a bachelor of liberal arts degree in history from Arizona and played safety for the Wildcats from 1978-81. After joining the program as a walk on, he later became a starter and was a member of the team that played in the 1979 Fiesta Bowl. Woodford and his wife Lori were married in July 2014. He has two daughters, Michaela and Ellie, and two stepdaughters, Megan and McKenzie.

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In 2012, one of Woodford’s pupils, Sean Graves, earned Academic Honorable Mention from the MAC.

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COACHING STAFF BEN

MARK

} Director of

} Assistant Director of

Football Operations } Fourth Season at Akron } Florida State ‘07

Football Operations } Fourth Season at Akron } Siena Heights College ‘95

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Ben Murphy is in his fourth year serving as Akron football’s director of operations. In this role with the Zips, he conducts the day-to-day operations of the football office, such as scheduling events and practices, and making travel arrangements. Murphy, 31 (born March 27, 1984), served as Terry Bowden’s director of football operations at North Alabama from 2009-11, after serving as a graduate assistant coach at Florida State from 2007-09. While at FSU, he was heavily involved in the program’s recruiting effort and helped achieve top-10 recruiting classes in 2008 and 2009. He also worked as an intern in the Florida State sports information department from 200507. Murphy, a native of Tampa, Fla., graduated from Florida State with a bachelor’s degree in sport management in 2007, and added a master’s degree in sport administration from FSU in 2009. Murphy married former Akron golfer Amanda Butler in July 2015. A four-time National Golf Coaches Association Academic All-American, Butler earned her

Mark Ouimet is in his fourth season as Akron football’s assistant director of operations. In this role, he helps facilitate the day-to-day logistics of the program and also assists in organizing the team’s recruiting effort. Ouimet, 44 (born May 20, 1971), was coordinator of recruiting operations at Mississippi State prior to coming to Akron. He relocated to Starkville from Ann Arbor, Mich., where he lived for the previous 10 years. During that period, he spent time as the director of football operations for the All-American Football League and also worked as vice president of football operations for PMG Sports. He was a member of the University of Michigan’s football staff as well, first serving as an assistant recruiting coordinator and special teams assistant, followed by an assignment as the Wolverines coordinator of player development. Ouimet has also worked as an account representative for the Detroit Pistons, and was a football graduate assistant for Northwood University in Midland, Mich., from 1996-98.

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COACHING STAFF JOHN

JASON

} Director of

} Coordinator of Video

SANDERS

NEMEC

Services for Football } Fourth Season at Akron } Jacksonville State ‘04

Player Personnel } Second Season at Akron } Toledo ‘69

Jason Sanders is in his fourth season as Akron football’s coordinator of video services.

Nemec joined Akron after 38 years of service at Kent Roosevelt, including 29 years as head coach. He posted a 202-103-2 record at the helm of the Rough Riders, winning eight Metropolitan titles, one Western Reserve Conference title and four Portage Trail Conference, Metro Division, titles. He also guided Kent Roosevelt to the Division II state playoffs in five of the last seven seasons.

He was named the 2013-14 Mid-American Conference Video Coordinator of the Year by the Collegiate Sports Video Association, his second honor in as many seasons.

In 1976 and 1996, the Touchdown Club of Greater Akron named Nemec its Coach of the Year for Portage County. He was also named the 1989 Clem Caraboolad Memorial Coach of the Year, an award given out by the Akron Beacon Journal and the Touchdown Club of Greater Akron to honor an area coach whose commitment and values matched that of Caraboolad. The award winner is selected from a pool of high school coaches encompassing all sports in Summit, Stark, Wayne, Medina and Portage counties. Overall, Nemec owns a 231-113-3 record in 33 seasons as a head coach, posting a 29-10-1 mark at Wapakoneta High School in four seasons before joining the Kent Roosevelt staff as an assistant coach.

Sanders joined the UA staff after spending 2011 as football video coordinator at Connecticut and as a video consultant to the Hawaii football team. He left Oklahoma in 2010 after four years as the school’s assistant director of football video. In his time with the Sooners, he was part of three Big XII championship teams (2007, 2008, 2010) and a program that appeared in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game, two Fiesta Bowls and one Sun Bowl. Sanders served as a graduate assistant at Mississippi State in 2005-06, earning a master’s degree in sports administration. In 2003, he began his career as the video coordinator for Jacksonville State while still an undergraduate student. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from JSU in 2004.

This is Nemec’s second stint at the college level. He served as an assistant coach at Army from 1969-72. Nemec, a native of Monroeville, Pa., is a 1969 graduate of the University of Toledo, where he played quarterback and defensive back. He earned his bachelor of education in social studies from UT. He earned a master’s degree in education administration and supervision from the University of Akron in 1988.

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Former Kent Roosevelt High School football head coach John Nemec enters his second season as the Zips’ Director of Player Personnel.


COACHING STAFF | SUPPORT STAFF HUNTER

SHERRY

BILL

BOWDEN

BUTLER

DRODDY

} Quality Control |

} Administrative

} Director of Sports

Offense

Assistant

BRETT

MATT

EKKENS

GILDERSLEEVE

} Graduate Assistant |

} Head Coach of Strength

Offense

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& Conditioning

KORY

JOHN

MARK

GRIBBIN

HUGHES

LEFFLER

} Graduate Assistant |

} Graduate Assistant |

} Assistant Director of

Defense

Defense

ANDY

KEVIN

MEDVED

O’CONNOR

} Assistant

} Equipment Manager

PARKER

DALTON

SHOWERS

WILLIAMS

} Graduate Assistant |

} Quality Control |

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Strength & Conditioning

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Graduate Assistant | Recruiting & Operations Graduate Assistant | Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant | Strength & Conditioning Volunteer Defensive Assistant Defensive Assistant

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Under the guidance of third-year head coach Terry Bowden, the Zips concluded the 2014 season at 5-7 overall and 3-5 in Mid-American Conference play after a heart-breaking 27-24 loss at Kent State on Nov. 28. The five wins equaled the total from the 2013 season. With 10 victories over the last two seasons, the Zips totaled more wins than the previous three seasons combined (2010-1112 = 3 wins). The 2014 Akron squad returned 48 lettermen, including 14 starters. The Zips utilized a spread offense and a 4-3 defense. After 12 games, senior RB Jawon Chisholm was the Zips’ leading rusher with 620 yards and a team-best eight touchdowns on 114 carries. Under center, junior QB Kyle Pohl was 208-of-383 for 2,189 yards and nine touchdowns. Redshirt freshman QB Thomas Woodson was 76-of-143 for 806

yards and five touchdowns in eight appearances. Junior WR Zach D’Orazio was the top receiver with 62 catches for 658 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, junior LB Jatavis Brown was the team leader with 99 tackles, including a team-best 64 solo stops, a team-best 14.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles. In the final national rankings, Akron ranked among the nation’s best, including No. 22 in red zone defense (0.756), No. 13 in interceptions (13), and No. 28 in scoring defense (23.1). Individually, junior DL Cody Grice was No. 10 in fumbles recovered (3), junior QB Kyle Pohl was No. 22 in completions (20.8), and junior PK Robert Stein was No. 25 in field goal percentage (.813). Four Akron players earned All-MAC honors. Junior LB Jatavis Brown and junior NT Cody Grice were first-team honorees on defense. Senior DL Nordly

Capi and junior P Zach Paul earned second-team honors. Additionally, College Sports Madness honored five Zips with its own All-MAC honors. Earning first-team All-MAC accolades was senior DL Nordly Capi. Second-team honorees were junior LB Jatavis Brown and junior NT Cody Grice. Named to the third-team were P Zach Paul and sophomore CB DeAndre Scott. Phil Steele also honored Capi (first team), Brown (second team), and Grice (second team) on his All-MAC teams. Nine Zips earned Academic All-MAC honors with four— Andrew Bohan, Zach Guiser, Kyle Pohl, and Robert Stein— earning distinguished Scholar Athlete status.

2014 AKRON FOOTBALL RESULTS Date Aug. 28 Sept. 6 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 28

Opponent HOWARD (ESPN3) at (rv/-) Penn State (ABC Sports) (rv/rv) MARSHALL (ESPN3) at (rv/-) Pittsburgh (ESPN3) EASTERN MICHIGAN*^ (ESPN3) MIAMI (Ohio)* (ESPN3) at Ohio* (ESPN3) at Ball State* (ESPN3) BOWLING GREEN* (ESPN2) at Buffalo* (ESPNU) MASSACHUSETTS* (ESPN3) at Kent State* (ESPN3)

* - Mid-American Conference Games

^ - Homecoming

Score W/L Overall MAC Time Att. W 41-0 1-0 0-0 3:16 9,104 L 3-21 1-1 0-0 3:15 97,354 L 17-48 1-2 0-0 3:40 13,357 W 21-10 2-2 0-0 3:23 40,059 W 31-6 3-2 1-0 3:20 8,416 W 29-19 4-2 2-0 3:28 8,223 L 20-23 4-3 2-1 3:36 20,018 L 21-35 4-4 2-2 3:27 7,617 L 10-27 4-5 2-3 3:45 10,348 L 24-55 4-6 2-4 3:25 17,343 W 30-6 5-6 3-4 3:05 5,571 L 24-27 5-7 3-5 3:23 5,118

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2014 TEAM & INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING GP ATT GAIN LOSS NET AVG TD LG AVG/G CHISHOLM, Jawon 11 114 636 16 620 5.4 8 80 56.4 HUNDLEY, Conor 11 104 554 14 540 5.2 4 42 49.1 WOODSON, Thomas 8 32 160 29 131 4.1 0 40 16.4 LAWRENCE, Hakeem 4 12 64 3 61 5.1 0 13 15.2 JONES, D.J. 8 14 61 3 58 4.1 0 28 7.2 GRICE, Cody 12 20 44 0 44 2.2 4 6 3.7 MORGAN, Manny 3 9 40 2 38 4.2 1 12 12.7 POHL, Kyle 10 46 158 140 18 0.4 1 18 1.8 D’ORAZIO, Zach 12 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.2 BICKLEY, Fransohn 11 1 0 5 -5 -5.0 0 0 -0.5 TEAM 8 10 0 24 -24 -2.4 0 0 -3.0 TOTAL 12 363 1720 236 1484 4.1 18 80 123.7 OPPONENTS 12 457 2118 335 1783 3.9 14 80 148.6

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PASSING POHL, Kyle WOODSON, Thomas D’ORAZIO, Zach TEAM TOTAL OPPONENTS

GP EFFIC COMP-ATT-INT 10 105.89 208-383-8 8 103.64 76-143-6 12 0.00 0-1-0 7 0.00 0-1-0 12 104.88 284-528-14 12 121.71 225-402-13

RECEIVING D’ORAZIO, Zach SMITH, L.T. BICKLEY, Fransohn PRATT, Andrew WILLIAMS, Tyler DAVIS, Imani TRAYLOR-BENNETT SCONIERS, Keith HUNDLEY, Conor CHISHOLM, Jawon RITOSSA, Anthony WOLF, Austin LEWIS, Jerome BICE, Nick SMITH, Josh LAWRENCE, Hakeem EDWARDS, Wade JONES, D.J. TOTAL OPPONENTS PUNT RETURNS DAVIS, Imani TOTAL OPPONENTS

GP 12 12 11 11 11 12 9 8 11 11 12 6 10 9 2 4 2 8 12 12

NO. YDS AVG 62 658 10.6 45 489 10.9 30 268 8.9 27 324 12.0 22 228 10.4 22 191 8.7 20 290 14.5 16 169 10.6 9 55 6.1 8 77 9.6 6 61 10.2 4 84 21.0 3 24 8.0 3 23 7.7 3 19 6.3 2 19 9.5 1 9 9.0 1 7 7.0 284 2995 10.5 225 2670 11.9

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TD 1 3 0 0 0 1 4 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 20

LG 32 57 21 38 22 19 52 26 12 28 19 40 13 13 8 12 9 7 57 72

NO. YDS AVG TD LG 19 75 3.9 0 34 19 75 3.9 0 34 17 123 7.2 0 50

KICK RETURNS NO. YDS SMITH, L.T. 19 427 PHILLIPS, Drew 8 170 TRAYLOR-BENNETT, Myk 1 17 FORD, Bre’ 1 6 HAUSER, Andrew 1 6 D’ORAZIO, Zach 1 0 TEAM 1 0 TOTAL 32 626 OPPONENTS 43 828

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total 78 49 75 69 271 70 66 71 70 277

PCT YDS TD LG 54.3 2189 9 57 53.1 806 5 40 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 53.8 2995 14 57 56.0 2670 20 72

AVG 22.5 21.2 17.0 6.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 19.6 19.3

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LG 43 31 17 6 6 0 0 43 42

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AVG/G 218.9 100.8 0.0 0.0 249.6 222.5 AVG/G 54.8 40.8 24.4 29.5 19.0 15.9 32.2 21.1 5.0 7.0 5.1 14.0 2.4 2.6 9.5 4.8 4.5 0.9 249.6 222.5

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TEAM STATISTICS AKRON OPP SCORING 271 277 Points Per Game 22.6 23.1 Points Off Turnovers 166 325 FIRST DOWNS 260 255 Rushing 93 100 Passing 142 124 Penalty 25 31 RUSHING YARDAGE 1484 1783 Yards gained rushing 1720 2118 Yards lost rushing 236 335 Rushing Attempts 363 457 Average Per Rush 4.1 3.9 Average Per Game 123.7 148.6 TDs Rushing 18 14 PASSING YARDAGE 2995 2670 Comp-Att-Int 284-528-14 225-402-13 Average Per Pass 5.7 6.6 Average Per Catch 10.5 11.9 Average Per Game 249.6 222.5 TDs Passing 14 20 TOTAL OFFENSE 4479 4453 Total Plays 891 859 Average Per Play 5.0 5.2 Average Per Game 373.2 371.1 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 32-626 43-828 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 19-75 17-123 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 13-244 14-160 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 19.6 19.3 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 3.9 7.2 INT RETURN AVERAGE 18.8 11.4 FUMBLES-LOST 20-12 22-11 PENALTIES-Yards 101-870 95-849 Average Per Game 72.5 70.8 PUNTS-Yards 67-2806 66-2655 Average Per Punt 41.9 40.2 Net punt average 35.9 37.6 KICKOFFS-Yards 57-3278 61-3548 Average Per Kick 57.5 58.2 Net kick average 38.6 37.7 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 29:06 30:54 3RD-DOWN Conversions 61/178 63/171 3rd-Down Pct 34% 37% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 7/21 7/17 4th-Down Pct 33% 41% SACKS BY-Yards 26-167 24-152 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 33 35 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 13-18 13-18 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES (32-47) 68% (31-41) 76% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (23-47) 49% (22-41) 54% PAT-ATTEMPTS (32-33) 97% (28-31) 90% ATTENDANCE 55,019 187,509 Games/Avg Per Game 6/9,170 6/31,252 Neutral Site Games 0/0


2014 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PUNTING PAUL, Zach TEAM TOTAL OPPONENTS

NO. 66 1 67 66

KICKOFFS STEIN, Robert PAUL, Zach TOTAL OPPONENTS

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FIELD GOALS O’LEARY, Tom STEIN, Robert

YDS 2806 0 2806 2655

AVG 42.5 0.0 41.9 40.2

LG 65 0 65 63

NO. YDS AVG 56 3213 57.4 1 65 65.0 57 3278 57.5 61 3548 58.2

TB 14 0 14 5

FC 16 0 16 11

I20 50+ BLK 24 21 1 0 0 0 24 21 1 14 9 0

TB OB RETN NET YDLN 10 4 0 0 10 4 19.3 38.6 26 25 4 19.6 37.7 27

FG PCT. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LG BLK 0-2 0.0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 13-16 81.2 0-0 5-6 4-4 4-5 0-1 46 0

FG SEQUENCE Howard at Penn State Marshall at Pittsburgh Eastern Michigan Miami University at Ohio at Ball State Bowling Green at Buffalo Massachusetts at Kent State

AKRON OPPONENTS 25 31,(28) (24) (24),(33) - (34) (32) 40 (28),(46) (40),(38) (42),(38),(22) - (46),(20),46,40,(23),(37),(26) 51,(40),40 (30),(45) (33) (26),(24),(31) (41), 25 31,46

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. INTERCEPTIONS DURANT, Martel FORD, Bre’ SCOTT, DeAndre GIVENS, Kris MORGAN, Devonte ROBINSON, Johnny PHILLIPS, Drew SENTER, John TOTAL OPPONENTS TOTAL OFFENSE POHL, Kyle WOODSON, Thomas CHISHOLM, Jawon HUNDLEY, Conor LAWRENCE, Hakeem JONES, D.J. GRICE, Cody MORGAN, Manny D’ORAZIO, Zach BICKLEY, Fransohn TEAM TOTAL OPPONENTS

NO. 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 13 14 G 10 8 11 11 4 8 12 3 12 11 8 12 12

YDS 1 76 45 0 44 43 35 0 244 160 PLAYS 429 175 114 104 12 14 20 9 2 1 11 891 859

AVG 0.3 38.0 22.5 0.0 44.0 43.0 35.0 0.0 18.8 11.4

TD 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

RUSH 18 131 620 540 61 58 44 38 3 -5 -24 1484 1783

LG 1 51 37 0 44 43 35 0 51 47

PASS TOTAL 2189 2207 806 937 0 620 0 540 0 61 0 58 0 44 0 38 0 3 0 -5 0 -24 2995 4479 2670 4453

AVG/G 220.7 117.1 56.4 49.1 15.2 7.2 3.7 12.7 0.2 -0.5 -3.0 373.2 371.1

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NO. YDS AVG TD LG 1 6 6.0 0 6 1 6 6.0 0 6 2 29 14.5 0 24

SCORING TD FG KICK RUSH RCV PASS DXP SAF PTS STEIN, Robert 0 13-16 27-27 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 66 CHISHOLM,Jawon 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48 HUNDLEY, Conor 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 GRICE, Cody 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 TRAYLOR-BENNETT 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 SMITH, L.T. 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 RITOSSA,Anthony 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 DAVIS, Imani 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 SCOTT, DeAndre 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 MORGAN, Manny 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 POHL, Kyle 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 WOLF,Austin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 D’ORAZIO, Zach 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 O’LEARY,Tom 0 0-2 5-6 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 5 LANE,Jerome 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 TOTAL 33 13-18 32-33 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 271 OPPONENTS 35 13-18 28-31 0-2 0 0-2 0 0 277 ALL PURPOSE G RUSH RCV PR KR IR TOTAL AVG/G SMITH, L.T. 12 0 489 0 427 0 916 76.3 CHISHOLM, Jawon 11 620 77 0 0 0 697 63.4 D’ORAZIO, Zach 12 3 658 0 0 0 661 55.1 HUNDLEY, Conor 11 540 55 0 0 0 595 54.1 PRATT, Andrew 11 0 324 0 0 0 324 29.5 TRAYLOR-BENNETT 9 0 290 0 17 0 307 34.1 DAVIS, Imani 12 0 191 75 0 0 266 22.2 BICKLEY, Fransohn 11 -5 268 0 0 0 263 23.9 WILLIAMS, Tyler 12 0 228 0 0 0 228 19.0 PHILLIPS, Drew 9 0 0 0 170 35 205 22.8 SCONIERS, Keith 8 0 169 0 0 0 169 21.1 WOODSON, Thomas 8 131 0 0 0 0 131 16.4 WOLF, Austin 6 0 84 0 0 0 84 14.0 FORD, Bre’ 11 0 0 0 6 76 82 7.5 LAWRENCE, Hakeem 4 61 19 0 0 0 80 20.0 JONES, D.J. 8 58 7 0 0 0 65 8.1 RITOSSA, Anthony 12 0 61 0 0 0 61 5.1 SCOTT, DeAndre 11 0 0 0 0 45 45 4.5 MORGAN, Devonte 12 0 0 0 0 44 44 4.0 GRICE, Cody 12 44 0 0 0 0 44 3.7 ROBINSON, Johnny 12 0 0 0 0 43 43 3.9 MORGAN, Manny 3 38 0 0 0 0 38 12.7 LEWIS, Jerome 10 0 24 0 0 0 24 2.4 BICE, Nick 9 0 23 0 0 0 23 2.6 SMITH, Josh 2 0 19 0 0 0 19 9.5 POHL, Kyle 10 18 0 0 0 0 18 1.8 EDWARDS, Wade 2 0 9 0 0 0 9 4.5 HAUSER, Andrew 10 0 0 0 6 0 6 0.6 DURANT, Martel 12 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.1 TEAM 8 -24 0 0 0 0 -24 -3.0 TOTAL 12 1484 2995 75 626 244 5424 452.0 OPPONENTS 12 1783 2670 123 828 160 5564 463.7

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|-------Tackles-------| |-Sacks-| |------Pass Def--------| |-Fumbles-| Blkd # DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 1 BROWN, Jatavis 12-12 64 35 99 14.5-69 4.0-34 . 1 1 . 3 . . 5 MARCH, Justin 11-10 39 33 72 6.0-19 2.0-9 . 8 1 . 2 . . 12 MIZELL, C.J. 12-11 36 30 66 6.0-12 . . 2 . 2-6 1 . . 21 GIVENS, Kris 12-0 25 20 45 0.5-0 . 2-0 4 . . . . . 4A ROBINSON, Johnny 12-5 24 16 40 . . 1-43 3 . . . . . 1C CAPI, Nordly 12-9 26 13 39 10.5-53 5.0-38 . 3 5 . . . . 99 OKAFOR, Nmesoma 12-2 22 17 39 7.0-44 4.5-40 . . 5 . 2 . . 7A MORGAN, Devonte 12-10 27 12 39 . . 1-44 . . 2-0 . . . 32 DURANT, Martel 12-2 27 11 38 . . 3-1 5 . . . . . 23 FORD, Bre’ 11-7 20 16 36 . . 2-76 . . . 1 . . 90 PITTMAN, Se’Von 12-12 17 19 36 6.5-20 1.0-6 . . 1 . . . . 54 EVANS, Dylan 12-2 23 12 35 3.0-6 2.0-6 . 1 . 1-0 . . . 36 GRICE, Cody 12-12 18 13 31 4.0-13 2.5-9 . 2 1 3-0 1 . . 6 SCOTT, DeAndre 11-10 21 8 29 . . 2-45 10 . . 1 . . 52 SHELBY, Jon 12-0 19 10 29 1.0-2 . . 1 . . . . . 29 CHEEK, Bryce 12-3 16 6 22 1.0-1 . . 2 . 1-0 1 . . 27 SENTER, John 12-5 10 11 21 . . 1-0 1 . . . . . 9 HOLLIS, Keontae 12-0 11 7 18 3.5-12 . . . . . . . . 96 HORNER, Alfonso 11-10 6 10 16 1.5-2 . . . 2 1-0 . . . 14 LANE, Jerome 12-0 11 3 14 5.0-25 5.0-25 . . 1 . . . 1 59 RACHAL, John 9-0 8 3 11 0.5-1 . . . . . 1 . . 95 COPELAND, Darius 9-0 6 3 9 1.0-1 . . . . . . . . 44 ROSSI, Nick 12-1 3 4 7 . . . . . 1-0 1 . . 1B DORVILUS, Richard 8-1 1 5 6 0.5-0 . . . . . . . . 15 MORROW, Cory 12-0 2 3 5 . . . . . . . . . 19 PHILLIPS, Drew 9-0 3 1 4 . . 1-35 1 . . . . . 2 WILLIAMS, Tyler 12-2 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . . 41 GUISER, Zach 12-0 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . . 80 PRATT, Andrew 11-5 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . . 4 BICKLEY, Fransohn 11-1 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . . 71 OSBORNE, Quasion 12-7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 88 BUDDENBERG, Michael 12-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 77 BOHAN, Andrew 12-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 10 LAWRENCE, Hakeem 4-1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 13 WOODSON, Thomas 8-2 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 1D DAVIS, Imani 12-2 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 38 PAUL, Zach 12-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 11 D’ORAZIO, Zach 12-10 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 55 BROWN, Tommy 11-10 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 67 SWITZER, Travis 12-12 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . TM TEAM 8-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . 1 . . TOTAL 12-0 501 327 828 72-280 26-167 13-244 44 17 11-6 15 . 1 OPPONENTS 12-0 473 271 744 59-213 24-152 14-160 61 10 12-29 15 2 .


STARTING LINE-UPS | INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2014 STARTING LINE-UPS OFFENSE (SPREAD)

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ILL

DE DT ROV FS

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Howard at Penn State Marshall at Pittsburgh Eastern Michigan Miami (Ohio) at Ohio at Ball State Bowling Green at Buffalo Massachusetts at Kent State

Howard at Penn State Marshall at Pittsburgh Eastern Michigan Miami (Ohio) at Ohio at Ball State Bowling Green at Buffalo Massachusetts at Kent State

Osborne Osborne Osborne Williams, I. Osborne Williams, I. Williams, I. Williams, I. Williams, I. Williams, I. Williams, I. Williams, I.

Horner Horner Horner Horner Horner Horner Dorvilus Horner Horner Horner Horner Capi

LG

Brumbaugh Brumbaugh McNamara McNamara McNamara Brittnum Brittnum Brumbaugh Brumbaugh Brumbaugh Brumbaugh Brumbaugh

Pittman Pittman Pittman Pittman Pittman Pittman Pittman Pittman Pittman Pittman Pittman Pittman

C RG Switzer Switzer Switzer Switzer Switzer Switzer Switzer Switzer Switzer Switzer Switzer Switzer

McNamara McNamara Brown, T. Brown, T. Brown, T. Brown, T. Brown, T. Brown, T. Brown, T. Brown, T. Brown, T. Brown, T.

RT

Williams, I. Williams, I. Williams, I. Osborne Brittnum Osborne Osborne Brittnum Brittnum Brittnum Brittnum Brittnum

X

Pratt Traylor-Bennett Davis Traylor-Bennett Traylor-Bennett Traylor-Bennett Traylor-Bennett Traylor-Bennett Pratt Pratt Pratt Pratt

H/FB/TE/RB Y/TE Williams, T. (H) Williams, T. (H) Rossi (FB) Lewis (TE) Bickley (H) Lewis (TE) Ritossa (TE) Ritossa (TE) Chisholm (RB) Ritossa (TE) Williams, T. (H) Ritossa (TE)

DEFENSE (4-3)

NG DE/CB/LB SAM/CB MIKE/CB CB CB

Grice Grice Grice Grice Grice Grice Grice Grice Grice Grice Grice Grice

Capi (DE) Capi (DE) Capi (DE) Capi (DE) Senter (CB) Capi (DE) Evans (LB) Capi (DE) Capi (DE) Capi (DE) Okafor Okafor

March (SAM) March (SAM) Givens (CB) Evans (SAM) March (SAM) March (SAM) March (SAM) March (SAM) March (SAM) March (SAM) March (SAM) March (SAM)

Mizell (MIKE) Mizell (MIKE) Mizell (MIKE) Mizell (MIKE) Mizell (MIKE) Senter (CB) Mizell (MIKE) Mizell (MIKE) Mizell (MIKE) Mizell (MIKE) Mizell (MIKE) Senter (CB)

D’Orazio (Y) D’Orazio (Y) D’Orazio (Y) Ritossa (TE) D’Orazio (Y) D’Orazio (Y) D’Orazio (Y) Davis (Y) D’Orazio (Y) D’Orazio (Y) D’Orazio (Y) D’Orazio (Y)

Z

Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T. Smith, L.T.

QB RB Pohl Pohl Pohl Pohl Pohl Pohl Woodson Woodson Pohl Pohl Pohl Pohl

Chisholm Chisholm Lawrence Hundley Hundley Hundley Hundley Hundley Hundley Chisholm Chisholm Chisholm

W Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brown, J.

Ford Ford Ford Robinson Ford Ford Ford Ford Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson

Morgan Morgan Morgan Morgan Morgan Morgan Morgan Morgan Durant Durant Morgan Morgan

Scott Scott Scott Scott Scott Scott Scott Scott Scott Scott Cheek Cheek

Senter Cheek Senter Givens Givens Givens Givens Givens Givens Givens Givens Givens

INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS PASSING 16 POHL, Kyle COMP-ATT-INT PCT YARDS TD LONG SACK-YDS EFFIC HOWARD 23-36-0 63.9 308 4 57 0-0 172.4 at Penn State 24-46-0 52.2 208 0 23 4-14 90.2 MARSHALL 17-37-2 45.9 151 0 32 2-16 69.4 at Pittsburgh 15-29-1 51.7 193 1 52 1-10 112.1 EASTERN MICHIGAN 27-40-0 67.5 326 2 31 2-14 152.5 MIAMI (OHIO) 13-22-0 59.1 103 0 21 2-22 98.4 BOWLING GREEN 31-62-3 50.0 304 0 34 1-2 81.5 at Buffalo 15-29-0 51.7 128 0 22 1-15 88.8 MASSACHUSETTS 26-40-0 65.0 277 2 32 2-10 139.7 at Kent State 17-42-2 40.5 191 0 38 2-18 69.15 TOTALS 208-383-8 54.3 2,189 9 57 18-126 105.89 13 WOODSON, Thomas COMP-ATT-INT PCT YARDS TD LONG SACK-YDS EFFIC HOWARD 5-8-0 62.5 92 1 40 0-0 200.4 MARSHALL 8-15-0 53.3 100 1 24 0-0 131.3 at Pittsburgh 2-6-0 33.3 20 0 11 1-4 61.3 EASTERN MICHIGAN 6-10-0 60.0 29 0 9 0-0 84.4 MIAMI (OHIO) 7-14-0 50.0 64 0 15 0-0 88.4 at Ohio 23-45-2 51.1 268 2 36 3-10 106.9 at Ball State 21-39-4 53.8 200 1 26 2-12 84.9 at Buffalo 4-6-0 66.7 33 0 13 0-0 112.9 TOTALS 76-143-6 53.1 806 5 40 6-26 103.6 11 D’ORAZIO, Zach at Ohio TOTALS

COMP-ATT-INT 0-1-0 1-0-0

PCT 0.0 0.0

YARDS 0 0

TD 0 0

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SACK-YDS 0-0 0-0

EFFIC 0.0 0.0

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INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATS RUSHING NO-YDS/TD HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU CHISHOLM, Jawon RB 114-620/8 9-21/1 7-30/0 DNP 3-15/0 6-45/0 17-102/2 7-21/0 5-19/0 10-65/1 12-40/1 19-78/0 19-184/3 HUNDLEY, Conor RB 104-540/4 5-25/0 7-18/0 DNP 19-148/0 8-61/1 10-64/0 6-19/0 14-72/2 12-48/0 5-8/0 15-68/1 3-9/0 WOODSON, Thomas QB 32-131/0 - DNP - 2--1/0 6-60/0 3-8/0 12-44/0 9-20/0 DNP - DNP DNP LAWRENCE, H. RB 12-61/0 6-17/0 1-13/0 5-31/0 DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP JONES, D.J. RB 14-58/0 DNP DNP 5-12/0 2-4/0 4-35/0 DNP - 1-1/0 - 1-7/0 DNP 1-(-1)/0 GRICE, Cody NT 20-44/4 - - - 3-3/2 2-5/0 2-4/1 - 5-13/0 1-0/0 3-3/1 - 4-16/0 MORGAN, Manny RB 9-38/1 1-2/0 - 8-36/1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP POHL, Kyle QB 46-18/1 7-48/0 10-8/0 5-13/0 3-1/0 5-(-9)/1 2-(-22)/0 DNP DNP 3-(-10)/0 7-17/0 2-(-10)/0 2-(-18)/0 D’ORAZIO, Zach WR 1-3/0 - - - 1-3/0 - - - - - - - BICKLEY, F. WR 1-(-5)/0 - - - - - - - DNP - 1--5/0 - TEAM 10-(-24)/0 DNP - DNP 3-(-4)/0 DNP 3-(-5)/0 DNP - 1-(-9)/0 1-(-2)/0 1-(-2)/0 1-(-2)/0

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS TOTAL HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU SMITH, L.T. 916 74 46 91 15 139 22 103 59 131 90 76 70 CHISHOLM, Jawon 697 32 38 DNP 15 73 102 21 20 65 40 91 200 D’ORAZIO, Zach 661 37 61 69 62 87 20 117 5 31 10 121 41 HUNDLEY, Conor 595 25 18 DNP 148 70 79 30 72 56 8 80 9 PRATT, Andrew 324 - - 18 DNP 27 - 54 14 85 32 50 44 TRAYLOR-BENNETT 307 89 39 33 72 5 11 - 24 DNP DNP DNP 34 DAVIS, IMANI 266 49 32 56 16 - 55 10 6 16 - (-2) 28 BICKLEY, F. 263 4 45 31 29 27 40 42 DNP 28 17 - WILLIAMS, Tyler 228 18 10 3 13 16 11 11 44 46 37 19 PHILLIPS, Drew 205 DNP DNP - DNP 35 44 - 39 31 28 17 11 SCONIERS, Keith 169 61 10 7 DNP DNP DNP DNP 31 19 10 23 8 WOODSON, Thomas 131 - DNP - -1 60 8 44 20 DNP - DNP DNP WOLF, Austin 84 70 DNP - - 14 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP FORD, Bre’ 82 - 51 - - - 25 6 - - - - DNP LAWRENCE, H. 80 17 20 43 DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP JONES, D.J. 65 DNP DNP 12 4 35 DNP - 8 - 7 DNP (-1) RITOSSA, A. 61 22 - - 11 15 - 3 10 - - - SCOTT, DeAndre 45 - - - 8 - - - - - 37 - MORGAN, Devonte 44 - - - - - - - - - - 44 GRICE, Cody 44 - - - 3 5 4 - 13 - 3 - 16 ROBINSON, Johnny 43 - - - - - - - - - - 43 MORGAN, Manny 38 2 - 36 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP LEWIS, Jerome 24 DNP 3 - - - 13 8 - - DNP - BICE, Nick 23 DNP DNP - - 10 DNP DNP DNP - 13 - SMITH, Josh 19 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 19 - DNP POHL, Kyle 18 48 8 13 1 (-9) (-22) DNP DNP (-10) 17 (-10) (-18) EDWARDS, Wade 9 DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 DNP DNP HAUSER, Andrew 6 DNP DNP 6 - - - - - - - - DURANT, Martel 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - TEAM (-24) - - - (-4) - (-5) - - (-9) (-2) (-2) (-2) #ZipsGameday

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RECEIVING NO-YDS/TD HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU D’ORAZIO, Zach WR 62-658/1 4-37/0 5-61/0 5-69/0 6-59/0 8-87/0 2-20/0 9-117/1 2-5/0 4-31/0 2-10/0 10-121/0 5-41/0 SMITH, L.T. WR 45-489/3 5-74/1 2-27/0 4-23/0 1-15/0 10-117/1 1-4/0 2-22/0 5-59/0 9-80/0 1-9/0 2-30/1 3-20/0 PRATT, Andrew WR 27-324/0 - - 3-18/0 DNP 2-27/0 - 4-54/0 2-14/0 6-85/0 3-32/0 5-50/0 2-44/0 TRAYLOR-BENNETT WR 20-290/4 4-89/2 3-22/0 2-33/1 3-72/1 1-5/0 2-11/0 - 2-24/0 DNP DNP DNP 3-34/0 BICKLEY, F. WR 30-268/0 1-4/0 5-45/0 4-31/0 3-29/0 4-27/0 4-40/0 3-42/0 DNP 3-28/0 3-22/0 - WILLIAMS, Tyler WR 22-228/0 1-18/0 1-10/0 1-3/0 1-13/0 1-16/0 1-11/0 1-11/0 3-44/0 4-46/0 4-37/0 4-19/0 DAVIS, Imani WR 22-191/1 3-14/1 3-15/0 4-55/0 2-14/0 - 6-53/0 - 1-5/0 1-7/0 - - 2-28/0 SCONIERS, Keith WR 16-169/0 4-61/0 1-10/0 1-7/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-31/0 3-19/0 1-10/0 3-23/0 1-8/0 WOLF, Austin WR 4-84/1 3-70/1 DNP - - 1-14/0 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP CHISHOLM, Jawon RB 8-77/0 1-11/0 2-8/0 DNP - 1-28/0 - - 2-1/0 - - 1-13/0 1-16/0 RITOSSA, A. TE 6-61/2 2-22/0 - - 1-11/0 1-15/1 - 1-3/0 1-10/1 - - - - HUNDLEY, Conor RB 9-55/2 - - DNP - 2-9/0 3-15/0 2-11/1 - 1-8/0 - 1-12/1 LEWIS, Jerome TE 3-24/0 DNP 1-3/0 - - - 1-13/0 1-8/0 - - DNP - BICE, Nick WR 3-23/0 DNP DNP - - 2-10/0 DNP DNP DNP - 1-13/0 - SMITH, Josh WR 3-19/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 3-19/0 - DNP LAWRENCE, H. RB 2-19/0 - 1-7/0 1-12/0 DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP EDWARDS, Wade WR 1-9/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-9/0 DNP DNP JONES, D.J. RB 1-7/0 DNP DNP - - - DNP - 1-7/0 - - DNP -


INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATS PUNT RETURNS DAVIS, Imani

NO-YDS/TD HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU 19-75 2-35 3-17 1-1 2-2 1-0

MIAMI OHIO 2-2 2-10

BSU 2-1

BGSU BUFFALO UMASS 3-9 - 1-(-2)

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KICK RETURNS NO-YDS/TD HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU SMITH, L.T. 19-427 - 1-19 2-68 - 1-22 1-18 3-81 - 2-51 3-81 2-37 4-50 PHILLIPS, Drew 8-170 DNP DNP - DNP - 2-44 - 2-39 1-31 2-28 1-17 - TRAYLOR-BENNETT 1-17 - 1-17 - - - - - - DNP DNP DNP FORD, Bre’ 1-6 - - - - - - 1-6 - - - - DNP HAUSER, Andrew 1-6 DNP DNP 1-6 - - - - - - - - D’ORAZIO, Zach 1-0 - - - - - 1-0 - - - - - TEAM 1-0 DNP - DNP - DNP 1-0 DNP - - - - INT. RETURNS NO-YDS HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU DURANT, Martel 3-1 - 1-1 - - - - - - - - 1-0 1-0 FORD, Bre’ 2-76 - 1-51 - - - 1-25 - - - - - DNP SCOTT, DeAndre 2-45 - - - 1-8 - - - - - 1-37 DNP GIVENS, Kris 2-0 - - 1-0 - 1-0 - - - - - - MORGAN, Devonte 1-44 - - - - - - - - - - 1-44 ROBINSON, Johnny 1-43 - - - - - - - - - - 1-43 PHILLIPS, Drew 1-35 DNP DNP - DNP 1-35 - - - - - - SENTER, John 1-0 - - - - - - 1-0 - - - - FUMBLE RETURNS NO-YDS/TD HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIZELL, C.J. 1-6 1-6 - - - - SACKS CAPI, Nordly DL LANE, Jerome LB OKAFOR, Nmesoma DL BROWN, Jatavis LB GRICE, Cody DL MARCH, Justin LB EVANS, Dylan LB PITTMAN, Se’Von DL

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UA-A TOTAL HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU 5-0 5.0 1.0-6 - - - 1.0-12 2.0-14 - - - - 1.0-6 5-0 5.0 - - - - - 2.0-9 - - 3.0-16 - - 4-1 3.5 1.0-7 0.5-4 - 1.0-10 - 1.0-17 - - - - - 1.0-2 4-0 4.0 - - - 1.0-8 2.0-17 1.0-9 - - - - - 2-1 2.5 1.0-1 0.5-4 - - - 1.0-4 - - - - - 2-0 2.0 - - DNP - - 2.0-9 - - - - - 2-0 2.0 1.0-2 - 1.0-4 - - - - - - - - 1-0 1.0 - - - 1.0-6 - - - - - - - -

FUMBLES FORCED FF HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU BROWN, Jatavis 3 - - 1 - - - - - 2 - - OKAFOR, Nmesoma 2 - - - - - 2 - - - - - MARCH, Justin 2 1 - DNP - - - - - - - 1 RACHAL, John 1 - DNP - - 1 - DNP - DNP - - SCOTT, DeAndre 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - DNP - ROSSI, Nick FB 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - CHEEK, Bryce 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - GRICE, Cody 1 - - - - - - - - - 1 - FORD, Bre’ 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - DNP MIZELL, C.J. 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 TEAM 1 DNP - DNP - DNP - DNP - 1 - - FUMBLES RECOVERED FR HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU GRICE, Cody 3 - - - - - 1 - - 1 1 - MIZELL, C.J. 2 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 MORGAN, Devonte 2 - - - - CHEEK, Bryce 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - HORNER, Alfonso 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - DNP ROSSI, Nick FB 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - EVANS, Dylan 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - - -

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TACKLES FOR A LOSS BROWN, Jatavis LB CAPI, Nordly DL OKAFOR, Nmesoma DL PITTMAN, Se’Von DL MIZELL, C.J. LB MARCH, Justin LB LANE, Jerome LB GRICE, Cody DL HOLLIS, Keontae DL EVANS, Dylan LB HORNER, Alfonso DL COPELAND, D. DL CHEEK, Bryce CB SHELBY, Jon LB GIVENS, Kris CB DORVILUS, Richard DL

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UA-A TOTAL HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU 12-5 14.5 0.5-1 1.5-4 1.0-6 1.0-8 2.0-17 1.5-10 2.0-7 - 0.5-1 - 1.5-2 3.0-13 9-3 10.5 1.5-7 1.0-3 - - 3.0-19 2.0-14 - 0.5-1 - 1.5-3 1.0-6 5-4 7.0 1.5-7 0.5-4 - 1.5-12 - 1.0-17 - 0.5-1 - 1.0-1 - 1.0-2 5-3 6.5 2.0-4 - - 2.5-12 - - - 1.0-3 0.5-1 - - 0.5-0 6-0 6.0 - - - - 1.0-3 - 2.0-5 1.0-2 - - 1.0-1 1.0-1 5-2 6.0 - 0.5-1 DNP - 1.0-5 2.0-9 - 1.0-1 0.5-0 - 1.0-3 5-0 5.0 - - - - - 2.0-9 - - 3.0-16 - - 3-2 4.0 1.0-1 0.5-4 - - - 1.5-5 - - - - 1.0-3 3-1 3.5 - - - - 1.0-4 - - 1.0-4 - 0.5-1 1.0-3 2-2 3.0 1.5-2 - 1.0-4 - - - - - 0.5-0 - - 1-1 1.5 - 0.5-1 - - - - - - - 1.0-1 - DNP 1-0 1.0 1.0-1 - - - - DNP DNP - - - - DNP 1-0 1.0 1.0-1 - - - - - - - - - - 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - - - - 1.0-2 - 0-1 0.5 - 0.5-0 - - - - - - - - - 0-1 0.5 - - - - - - - - - - 0.5-0 -

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TACKLES UA-A TOTAL HOWARD PENN ST MARSHALL PITT EMU MIAMI OHIO BSU BGSU BUFFALO UMASS KSU BROWN, Jatavis LB 64-35 99 2-3 3-3 5-3 9-2 12-2 4-2 4-1 4-3 9-7 2-0 3-6 7-3 MARCH, Justin LB 39-33 72 3-2 1-5 DNP 3-3 1-0 6-2 3-5 1-5 3-6 6-1 7-1 5-3 MIZELL, C.J. LB 36-30 66 8-2 0-3 2-1 4-2 4-0 - 4-8 4-7 1-2 3-3 4-1 2-1 GIVENS, Kris CB 25-20 45 1-0 4-3 0-1 2-4 2-1 1-2 4-1 1-2 4-3 3-1 2-1 1-1 ROBINSON, J. SAF 24-16 40 1-1 2-3 2-0 1-0 0-1 2-1 3-2 0-3 2-0 3-2 3-3 5-0 CAPI, Nordly DL 26-13 39 3-1 4-0 1-0 2-1 4-0 2-0 2-3 2-2 1-2 2-3 2-0 1-1 MORGAN, Devonte SAF 27-12 39 2-1 5-2 5-2 0-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1-0 4-1 4-1 0-1 3-1 OKAFOR, Nmesoma DL 22-17 39 4-3 2-1 1-0 3-1 - 2-1 2-0 1-3 2-4 2-3 0-1 3-0 DURANT, Martel CB 27-11 38 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-1 5-1 0-1 5-2 4-3 - 3-0 2-0 1-3 PITTMAN, Se’Von DL 17-19 36 4-2 - 1-1 3-1 0-1 1-0 2-2 2-2 3-4 1-2 - 0-4 FORD, Bre’ SAF 20-16 36 - 2-1 1-0 6-4 4-0 2-1 2-2 1-6 2-1 0-1 - DNP EVANS, Dylan LB 23-12 35 5-1 1-2 6-0 2-1 0-2 - 1-1 2-0 0-1 4-3 - 2-1 GRICE, Cody DL 18-13 31 2-0 2-3 1-1 1-0 1-0 2-3 1-1 0-1 2-2 3-1 3-1 SCOTT, DeAndre CB 21-8 29 - 2-2 2-1 4-1 2-0 5-0 1-1 1-1 3-0 0-2 DNP SHELBY, Jon LB 19-10 29 2-0 1-1 4-2 - 2-0 0-1 2-0 2-0 1-4 3-2 2-0 1-0 CHEEK, Bryce CB 16-6 22 1-0 2-0 - 0-1 2-1 2-1 2-0 1-1 - 1-0 2-1 3-1 SENTER, John CB 10-11 21 0-1 - 4-1 - 1-4 1-0 2-1 1-0 0-2 0-2 - 1-0 HOLLIS, Keontae DL 11-7 18 3-0 2-1 - - 2-1 - - 1-3 1-0 1-2 1-0 HORNER, Alfonso DL 6-10 16 - 0-1 1-1 0-2 2-1 - 1-0 1-2 0-2 1-1 - DNP LANE, Jerome LB 11-3 14 2-0 1-0 - - - 3-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 0-3 - RACHAL, John LB 8-3 11 4-1 DNP 2-0 1-0 1-0 - DNP - DNP 0-1 - 0-1 COPELAND, D. DL 6-3 9 2-0 - - 1-0 - DNP DNP - 1-0 1-2 1-1 DNP ROSSI, Nick LB 3-4 7 1-1 - 1-0 0-1 - - 1-0 - 0-1 0-1 - DORVILUS, Richard DL 1-5 6 - 0-1 DNP DNP DNP - - DNP 0-1 1-2 0-1 MORROW, Cory SAF 2-3 5 1-0 - - - 1-0 0-2 0-1 - - - - PHILLIPS, Drew 3-1 4 DNP DNP - DNP 0-1 - - 1-0 - - 1-0 1-0 PRATT, Andrew 2-1 3 0-1 - - DNP - 1-0 - - 1-0 - - GUISER, Zach SAF 3-0 3 1-0 - 1-0 - - - - - - - - 1-0 WILLIAMS, Tyler 2-1 3 1-0 - - 0-1 - - - 1-0 - - - BICKLEY, F. 0-2 2 - - - - - - - DNP 0-1 0-1 - BOHAN, Andrew 1-0 1 - - - - - - 1-0 - - - - LAWRENCE, H. 1-0 1 - - - DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP WOODSON, Thomas 1-0 1 - DNP - - - - 1-0 - DNP - DNP DNP DAVIS, Imani 1-0 1 - - - 1-0 - - - - - - - D’ORAZIO, Zach 1-0 1 - - 1-0 - - - - - - - - PAUL, Zach 1-0 1 - - - - 1-0 - - - - - - BUDDENBERG, M. 1-0 1 - - - - - - 1-0 - - - - OSBORNE, Q. 1-0 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1-0 BROWN, Tommy 0-1 1 DNP - - - - - - 0-1 - - - SWITZER, Travis 0-1 1 - - - - - - - 0-1 - - - TEAM 1-0 1 - - - - - - - - 1-0 - - -


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2014 PARTICIPATION NO. PLAYER 49 ALLEN, Christian 45 ALLEN, Jeff 1F BICE, Nick 4 BICKLEY, F. 77 BOHAN, Andrew 72 BOYETT, Scott 74 BRITTNUM, C. 1 BROWN, Jatavis 55 BROWN, Tommy 75 BRUMBAUGH, D. 88 BUDDENBERG, M. # 1C CAPI, Nordly 70 CASIMOS, M. 1E CHARLES, Wedley 29 CHEEK, Bryce 7 CHISHOLM, Jawon 95 COPELAND, D. 11 D’ORAZIO, Zach 1D DAVIS, Imani 79 DAVIS, Mike 1B DORVILUS, R. 32 DURANT, Martel 1H EDWARDS, Wade 57 ERICKSEN, S. # 54 EVANS, Dylan 23 FORD, Bre’ 21 GIVENS, Kris 30 GREEN, Bryan 36 GRICE, Cody 41 GUISER, Zach # 58 HAUSER, Andrew 9 HOLLIS, Keontae 96 HORNER, Alfonso 34 HUNDLEY, Conor 25 JONES, D.J. 14 LANE, Jerome # 10 LAWRENCE, H. 84 LEWIS, Jerome 5 MARCH, Justin 5B McNAMARA, Joe 12 MIZELL, C.J. 56 MOORE, Deon’Tae # 7A MORGAN, Devonte 28 MORGAN, Manny # 15 MORROW, Cory 3B O’LEARY, Tom $ 99 OKAFOR, Nmesoma 71 OSBORNE, Q. 38 PAUL, Zach 19 PHILLIPS, Drew 90 PITTMAN, Se’Von 16 POHL, Kyle 80 PRATT, Andrew 59 RACHAL, John 87 RITOSSA, A. 4A ROBINSON, Johnny 44 ROSSI, Nick 8 SCONIERS, Keith 6 SCOTT, DeAndre 27 SENTER, John 52 SHELBY, Jon 47 SMITH, Josh # 3 SMITH, L.T. 48 STEIN, Robert 67 SWITZER, Travis 1A TRAYLOR-BENNETT, M. 5C WILLIAMS, I. 2 WILLIAMS, Tyler 82 WOLF, Austin # 13 WOODSON, Thomas #

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|-------FIRST DOWNS-------| RUSHING |----------PASSING----------| TOTAL OFFENSE RETURN OPPONENT SCORE TOTAL RUSH PASS PEN NUMBER-YARDS COMP-ATT-INT YARDS PLAYS/YDS YARDS TOs HOWARD 41-0 24/15 7/9 15/3 2/3 28-113/51-148 28-44-0/12-26-0 400/68 72-513/77-216 41/78 0/1 at Penn State 3-21 17/27 4/7 12/16 1/4 25-69/31-106 24-46-0/22-37-2 208/319 71-277/68-425 105/58 0/3 MARSHALL 17-48 25/28 8/13 10/11 7/4 23-92/38-284 25-52-2/20-38-1 251/242 75-343/76-526 75/37 4/1 at Pittsburgh 21-10 20/22 9/8 11/13 0/1 36-169/40-129 17-35-1/20-34-1 213/220 71-382/74-349 10/103 1/2 EASTERN MICH. 31-6 27/18 10/8 17/8 0/2 31-197/37-94 33-50-0/17-30-2 355/185 81-552/67-279 57/151 0/4 MIAMI (OHIO) 29-19 24/23 8/3 11/19 5/1 37-151/23-60 20-36-0/24-41-1 167/352 73-318/64-412 89/89 2/3 at Ohio 20-23 18/19 4/8 11/8 3/3 25-84/39-159 23-46-2/17-37-1 268/197 71-352/76-356 97/121 3/2 at Ball State 21-35 20/22 9/7 11/11 0/4 34-125/40-155 21-39-4/18-36-0 200/225 73-325/76-380 40/182 5/0 BOWLING GREEN 10-27 26/21 9/11 16/7 1/3 27-94/51-219 31-63-3/17-34-0 304/170 90-398/85-389 91/43 5/1 at Buffalo 24-55 15/29 8/16 7/9 0/4 30-68/54-310 19-35-0/17-23-1 161/226 65-229/77-536 146/48 2/2 MASSACHUSETTS 30-6 27/11 9/5 14/6 4/0 37-134/30-67 26-40-0/13-21-3 277/168 77-411/51-235 139/92 2/4 at Kent State 24-27 17/20 8/5 7/13 2/2 30-188/23-112 17-42-2/28-45-1 191/298 72-379/68-410 61/138 2/1 TOTALS 271-277 260/255 93/100 142/124 25/31 363-1484/457-1783 284-528-14/225-402-13 2 995/2670 8 91-4479/859-4453 951/1140 26/24 Note: Game totals are displayed in the format AKRON/OPPONENT for each category.

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format AKRON/OPPONENT for each category.

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TIMES TIMES TOTAL RUSH PASS FGS ---- FAILED TO SCORE INSIDE RZ ---DATE OPPONENT SCORE IN RZ SCORED PTS TDS TDS TDS MADE FGA DOWNS INT FUMB HALF GAME 08/28/14 HOWARD W 41-0 5 3 20 3 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 09/06/14 at Penn State L 3-21 3 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 09/20/14 MARSHALL L 17-48 4 2 10 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 09/27/14 at Pittsburgh W 21-10 3 2 14 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10/04/14 Eastern Michigan W 31-6 5 3 17 2 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 10/11/14 Miami (Ohio) W 29-19 6 5 27 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 10/18/14 at Ohio L 20-23 2 2 14 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/25/14 at Ball State L 21-35 3 3 21 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/04/14 BOWLING GREEN L 10-27 3 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 11/11/14 at Buffalo L 24-55 3 3 17 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/18/14 MASSACHUSETTS W 30-6 7 6 30 3 1 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 11/28/14 at Kent State L 24-27 3 1 7 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 TOTALS 47 32 187 23 15 8 9 3 5 4 2 0 0 32 of 47 (68.1%)

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TIMES TIMES TOTAL RUSH PASS FGS ---- FAILED TO SCORE INSIDE RZ ---DATE OPPONENT SCORE IN RZ SCORED PTS TDS TDS TDS MADE FGA DOWNS INT FUMB HALF GAME 08/28/14 HOWARD W 41-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 09/06/14 at Penn State L 3-21 3 1 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 09/20/14 MARSHALL L 17-48 5 5 27 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 09/27/14 at Pittsburgh W 21-10 2 2 10 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/04/14 Eastern Michigan W 31-6 3 1 6 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 10/11/14 Miami (Ohio) W 29-19 4 3 19 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10/18/14 at Ohio L 20-23 2 2 10 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/25/14 at Ball State L 21-35 7 7 32 3 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/04/14 BOWLING GREEN L 10-27 2 2 10 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/11/14 at Buffalo L 24-55 4 4 27 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/18/14 MASSACHUSETTS W 30-6 3 1 6 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 11/28/14 at Kent State L 24-27 5 3 21 3 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 41 31 175 22 9 13 9 2 3 3 1 1 0 31 of 41 (75.6%) #ZipsGameday

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3RD DOWN 4TH DOWN TIME OF TOP AVG AVG AVG PUNTING PENALTIES OPPONENT CONVERSIONS CONVERSIONS POSSESSION MARGIN YDS/RUSH YDS/PASS YDS/PLAY NUMBER-AVG NUMBER-YARDS HOWARD 5-12/3-18 0-2/1-3 26:35/33:25 -6:50 4.0/2.9 9.1/2.6 7.1/2.8 4-45.0/9-40.6 7-70/5-48 at Penn State 5-17/4-10 0-2/0-0 29:21/30:39 -1:18 2.8/3.4 4.5/8.6 3.9/6.2 7-47.3/5-48.8 7-64/3-25 MARSHALL 2-13/8-15 0-2/1-1 26:42/33:18 -6:36 4.0/7.5 4.8/6.4 4.6/6.9 6-40.8/4-45.5 10-94/20-188 at Pittsburgh 7-16/5-16 0-0/2-3 26:14/33:46 -7:32 4.7/3.2 6.1/6.5 5.4/4.7 7-50.9/7-41.9 10-64/7-55 EASTERN MICH. 6-15/5-13 1-3/0-0 33:54/26:06 7:48 6.4/2.5 7.1/6.2 6.8/4.2 5-43.2/6-43.8 15-124/7-60 MIAMI (OHIO) 5-13/4-10 0-1/0-2 33:08/26:52 6:16 4.1/2.6 4.6/8.6 4.4/6.4 4-44.5/4-36.2 9-74/12-102 at Ohio 3-13/6-18 0-2/1-1 28:12/31:48 -3:36 3.4/4.1 5.8/5.3 5.0/4.7 7-39.1/8-36.9 10-83/11-120 at Ball State 5-15/5-15 2-3/1-1 30:09/29:51 0:18 3.7/3.9 5.1/6.2 4.5/5.0 5-38.8/3-41.0 7-45/3-20 BOWLING GREEN 4-18/6-20 2-3/0-1 26:34/33:26 -6:52 3.5/4.3 4.8/5.0 4.4/4.6 7-38.4/10-37.7 7-55/9-61 at Buffalo 6-15/9-12 2-3/1-2 23:57/36:03 -12:06 2.3/5.7 4.6/9.8 3.5/7.0 5-37.0/1-39.0 9-98/7-75 MASSACHUSETTS 4-12/2-10 0-0/0-2 34:53/25:07 9:46 3.6/2.2 6.9/8.0 5.3/4.6 4-31.2/5-29.8 4-40/5-45 at Kent State 9-19/6-14 0-0/0-1 29:32/30:28 -0:56 6.3/4.9 4.5/6.6 5.3/6.0 6-42.2/4-45.0 6-59/6-50 TOTALS 61-178/63-171 7-21/7-17 349:11/370:49 -21:38 4.1/3.9 5.7/6.6 5.0/5.2 67-41.9/66-40.2 101-870/95-849


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|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |-------PASSING-------| |--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| TOTAL DATE OPPONENT NO. YDS TD LG NO. YDS TD LG CMP-ATT-INT YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG OFF 08/28/2014 HOWARD 28 113 1 18 28 400 5 57 28-44-0 400 5 57 0 0 0 0 2 35 0 34 513 09/06/2014 at Penn State 25 69 0 13 24 208 0 23 24-46-0 208 0 23 2 36 0 19 3 17 0 13 277 09/20/2014 MARSHALL 23 92 1 16 25 251 1 32 25-52-2 251 1 32 3 74 0 43 1 1 0 1 343 09/27/2014 at Pittsburgh 36 169 2 42 17 213 1 52 17-35-1 213 1 52 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 382 10/04/2014 EASTERN MICH. 31 197 2 40 33 355 2 31 33-50-0 355 2 31 1 22 0 22 1 0 0 0 552 10/11/2014 MIAMI (OHIO) 37 151 3 18 20 167 0 21 20-36-0 167 0 21 5 62 0 23 2 2 0 2 318 10/18/2014 at Ohio 25 84 0 15 23 268 2 36 23-46-2 268 2 36 4 87 0 37 2 10 0 6 352 10/25/2014 at Ball State 34 125 2 19 21 200 1 26 21-39-4 200 1 26 2 39 0 21 2 1 0 1 325 11/04/2014 BOWLING GREEN 27 94 1 17 31 304 0 34 31-63-3 304 0 34 3 82 0 31 3 9 0 8 398 11/11/2014 at Buffalo 30 68 2 16 19 161 0 22 19-35-0 161 0 22 5 109 0 32 0 0 0 0 229 11/18/2014 MASSACHUSETTS 37 134 1 31 26 277 2 32 26-40-0 277 2 32 3 54 0 23 1 -2 0 0 411 11/28/2014 at Kent State 30 188 3 80 17 191 0 38 17-42-2 191 0 38 4 61 0 20 0 0 0 0 379 AKRON 363 1484 18 80 284 2995 14 57 284-528-14 2995 14 57 32 626 0 43 19 75 0 34 4479 OPPONENT 457 1783 14 80 225 2670 20 72 225-402-13 2670 20 72 43 828 0 42 17 123 0 50 4453

|---------TACKLES---------| DATE OPPONENT SOLO AST TOTAL TFL-YDS 08/28/2014 HOWARD 55 20 75 10.0-24 09/06/2014 at Penn State 35 32 67 5.0-17 09/20/2014 MARSHALL 42 14 56 2.0-10 09/27/2014 at Pittsburgh 46 27 73 5.0-32 10/04/2014 EASTERN MICH. 49 16 65 8.0-48 10/11/2014 MIAMI (OHIO) 35 18 53 10.0-64 10/18/2014 at Ohio 47 32 79 4.0-12 10/25/2014 at Ball State 33 46 79 5.0-12 11/04/2014 BOWLING GREEN 44 44 88 5.0-18 11/11/2014 at Buffalo 44 40 84 5.0-8 11/18/2014 MASSACHUSETTS 33 18 51 7.0-18 11/28/2014 at Kent State 38 20 58 6.0-17 AKRON 501 327 828 72.0-280 OPPONENT 473 271 744 59.0-213

DATE OPPONENT 08/28/2014 HOWARD 09/06/2014 at Penn State 09/20/2014 MARSHALL 09/27/2014 at Pittsburgh 10/04/2014 EASTERN MICH. 10/11/2014 MIAMI (OHIO) 10/18/2014 at Ohio 10/25/2014 at Ball State 11/04/2014 BOWLING GREEN 11/11/2014 at Buffalo 11/18/2014 MASSACHUSETTS 11/28/2014 at Kent State AKRON OPPONENT

|-SACKS-| NO-YDS 4.0-16 1.0-8 1.0-4 3.0-24 3.0-29 9.0-62 0.0-0 0.0-0 3.0-16 0.0-0 1.0-6 1.0-2 26.0-167 24.0-152

|-FUMBLE-| |-PASS DEFENSE-| BLKD |-KICKS--XPTS-| FF FR-YDS INT-YDS QBH BRK KICK ATT-MAD RUN RCV SAF PTS 1 1-6 0-0 2 7 0 6-5 0 0 0 41 0 1-0 2-52 0 2 0 0-0 0 0 0 3 1 0-0 1-0 0 3 0 2-2 0 0 0 17 1 1-0 1-8 4 2 0 3-3 0 0 0 21 2 2-0 2-35 2 3 0 4-4 0 0 0 31 2 2-0 1-25 2 7 0 3-3 0 0 1 29 2 1-0 1-0 1 4 0 2-2 0 0 0 20 0 0-0 0-0 3 5 0 3-3 0 0 0 21 3 1-0 0-0 1 6 0 1-1 0 0 0 10 1 1-0 1-37 1 1 0 3-3 0 0 0 24 1 1-0 3-87 0 2 0 3-3 0 0 0 30 1 0-0 1-0 1 2 0 3-3 0 0 0 24 15 11-6 13-244 17 44 0 32-33 0 0 1 271 15 12-29 14-160 10 61 2 28-31 0 0 0 277

|---------------------------PUNTING---------------------------| |--FIELD GOALS--| NO YDS AVG LONG BLKD TB FC 50+ I20 ATT-MADE LG BLKD 4 180 45.0 59 0 2 0 2 2 1-0 0 0 7 331 47.3 62 0 2 3 2 2 2-1 28 0 6 245 40.8 61 0 3 0 2 1 1-1 24 0 7 356 50.9 65 0 2 2 5 3 0-0 0 0 5 216 43.2 64 0 0 0 2 3 1-1 32 0 4 178 44.5 57 0 0 1 2 2 2-2 46 0 7 274 39.1 46 0 0 0 0 2 2-2 40 0 5 194 38.8 56 1 1 3 2 1 0-0 0 0 7 269 38.4 47 0 1 2 0 3 3-1 40 0 5 185 37.0 55 0 1 2 1 2 1-1 33 0 4 125 31.2 52 0 1 1 1 0 3-3 31 0 6 253 42.2 56 0 1 2 2 3 1-2 41 0 67 2806 41.9 65 1 14 16 21 24 13-18 46 0 66 2655 40.2 63 0 5 11 9 14 13-18 46 0

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|-----------KICKOFFS-----------| NO YDS AVG TB OB 7 421 60.1 2 1 2 130 65.0 0 0 4 223 55.8 2 0 4 233 58.2 0 0 6 350 58.3 0 0 6 364 60.7 1 1 5 259 51.8 0 0 4 250 62.5 2 0 3 181 60.3 1 0 5 267 53.4 1 1 6 295 49.2 0 1 5 305 61.0 1 0 57 3278 57.5 10 4 61 3548 58.2 25 4

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GAME SUPERLATIVES AKRON INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS HUNDLEY, Conor at Pittsburgh (09/27/2014) CHISHOLM, Jawon vs UMASS (11/18/2014) CHISHOLM, Jawon at Kent State (11/28/2014) CHISHOLM, Jawon at Kent State (11/28/2014) CHISHOLM, Jawon at Kent State (11/28/2014) CHISHOLM, Jawon at Kent State (11/28/2014) POHL, Kyle vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) POHL, Kyle vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) POHL, Kyle vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) POHL, Kyle vs Howard (08/28/2014) POHL, Kyle vs Howard (08/28/2014) SMITH, L.T. vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) D’ORAZIO, Zach vs UMASS (11/18/2014) D’ORAZIO, Zach vs UMASS (11/18/2014) TRAYLOR-BENNETT vs Howard (08/28/2014) SMITH, L.T. vs Howard (08/28/2014) STEIN, Robert vs UMASS (11/18/2014) STEIN, Robert vs Miami University (10/11/2014) PAUL, Zach at Penn State (09/06/2014) PAUL, Zach at Pittsburgh (09/27/2014) PAUL, Zach at Ohio (10/18/2014) PAUL, Zach vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) PAUL, Zach at Pittsburgh (09/27/2014) PAUL, Zach at Pittsburgh (09/27/2014) PAUL, Zach at Pittsburgh (09/27/2014) PAUL, Zach vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) PAUL, Zach vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) PAUL, Zach at Kent State (11/28/2014) DAVIS, Imani vs Howard (08/28/2014) SMITH, L.T. vs Marshall (09/20/2014) BROWN, Jatavis vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) LANE, Jerome vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) CAPI, Nordly vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) LANE, Jerome vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) BROWN, Jatavis at Kent State (11/28/2014) (13 times), last by DURANT, Martel at Kent State (11/28/2014)

Rushes 32 Yards Rushing 178 TD Rushes 2 Long Rush 80 Pass attempts 45 Pass completions 28 Yards Passing 352 TD Passes 4 Long Pass 72 Receptions 9 Yards Receiving 132 TD Receptions 2 Long Reception 72 Field Goals 5 Long Field Goal 46 Punts 10 Punting Avg 48.8 Long Punt 63 Punts inside 20 3 Long Punt Return 50 Long Kickoff Return 42 Tackles 19 Sacks 1.5 Tackles For Loss 3.0 Interceptions 2

AKRON TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes 37 Yards Rushing 197 Yards Per Rush 6.4 TD Rushes 3 Pass attempts 63 Pass completions 33 Yards Passing 400 Yards Per Pass 9.1 TD Passes 5 Total Plays 90 Total Offense 552 Yards Per Play 7.1 Points 41 Sacks By 9 First Downs 27 Penalties 15 Penalty Yards 124 Turnovers 5 Interceptions By 3 Punts 7 Punting Avg 50.9 Long Punt 65 Punts inside 20 3 Long Punt Return 34

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vs Miami University (10/11/2014) vs UMASS (11/18/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) vs Miami University (10/11/2014) at Kent State (11/28/2014) vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) vs Howard (08/28/2014) vs Howard (08/28/2014) vs Howard (08/28/2014) vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) vs Howard (08/28/2014) vs Howard (08/28/2014) vs Miami University (10/11/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) vs UMASS (11/18/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) at Ball State (10/25/2014) vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) vs UMASS (11/18/2014) at Penn State (09/06/2014) at Pittsburgh (09/27/2014) at Ohio (10/18/2014) vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) at Pittsburgh (09/27/2014) at Pittsburgh (09/27/2014) at Pittsburgh (09/27/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) at Kent State (11/28/2014) vs Howard (08/28/2014)

TAYLOR, Anthone, at Buffalo (11/11/2014) TAYLOR, Anthone, at Buffalo (11/11/2014) CATO, Rakeem, vs Marshall (09/20/2014) HOLLEY, Nick, at Kent State (11/28/2014) WATSON, Remi, vs Marshall (09/20/2014) REARDON, Colin, at Kent State (11/28/2014) REARDON, Colin, at Kent State (11/28/2014) HENDRIX, Andrew, vs Miami (10/11/2014) LICATA, Joe, at Buffalo (11/11/2014) WHIPPLE, A., vs UMASS (11/18/2014) FRAZIER, David, vs Miami University (10/11/2014) HUMPHREY, Chris, at Kent State (11/28/2014) FRAZIER, David, vs Miami University (10/11/2014) JAMES, Jesse, at Penn State (09/06/2014) FRAZIER, David, vs Miami University (10/11/2014) CAMPBELL, Devin, at Buffalo (11/11/2014) MILLS, R., vs UMASS (11/18/2014) SECOR, Scott, at Ball State (10/25/2014) SECOR, Scott, at Ball State (10/25/2014) DAVIDSON, Joe, vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) GULLA, Chris, at Penn State (09/06/2014) DUBIEL, Owen, vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) GULLA, Chris, at Penn State (09/06/2014) DUBIEL, Owen, vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) BONNSTETTER, Mi, at Ohio (10/18/2014) CANTY, Jaleel, vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) BAILEY-SMITH,K., vs UMASS (11/18/2014) SANTOS-KNOX, J., vs UMASS (11/18/2014) BASHAM, Tarell, at Ohio (10/18/2014) FRANKLIN, J., at Buffalo (11/11/2014) JOHNSON, Nick, vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes 54 Yards Rushing 310 Yards Per Rush 7.5 TD Rushes 5 Pass attempts 45 Pass completions 28 Yards Passing 352 Yards Per Pass 9.8 TD Passes 5 Total Plays 85 Total Offense 536 Yards Per Play 7.0 Points 55 Sacks By 4 First Downs 29 Penalties 20 Penalty Yards 188 Turnovers 4 4 Interceptions By 4 Punts 10 Punting Avg 48.8 Long Punt 63 Punts inside 20 3 Long Punt Return 50

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at Buffalo (11/11/2014) at Buffalo (11/11/2014) vs Marshall (09/20/2014) vs Marshall (09/20/2014) at Kent State (11/28/2014) at Kent State (11/28/2014) vs Miami University (10/11/2014) at Buffalo (11/11/2014) at Buffalo (11/11/2014) vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) at Buffalo (11/11/2014) at Buffalo (11/11/2014) at Buffalo (11/11/2014) at Penn State (09/06/2014) at Buffalo (11/11/2014) vs Marshall (09/20/2014) vs Marshall (09/20/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) vs UMASS (11/18/2014) at Ball State (10/25/2014) vs Bowling Green (11/04/2014) at Penn State (09/06/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) at Penn State (09/06/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014) at Ohio (10/18/2014) vs Eastern Michigan (10/04/2014)

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AKRON FOOTBALL

Rushes 19 Yards Rushing 184 TD Rushes 3 Long Rush 80 Pass attempts 62 Pass completions 31 Yards Passing 326 TD Passes 4 Long Pass 57 Receptions 10 Yards Receiving 121 TD Receptions 2 Long Reception 57 Field Goals 3 Long Field Goal 46 Punts 7 Punting Avg 50.9 Long Punt 65 Punts inside 20 3 Long Punt Return 34 Long Kickoff Return 43 Tackles 16 Sacks 3.0 Tackles For Loss 3.0 Interceptions 1

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THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED . . . BY AKRON 100 Yards Rushing 102, Jawon Chisholm vs. Miami (Ohio), 10-11-14 150 Yards Rushing 151, Jawon Chisholm vs. Kent State, 11-08-13 175 Yards Rushing 184, Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, 11-28-14 200 Yards Rushing 277, Dennis Kennedy vs. Eastern Mich., 10-18-08 25+ Rushing Attempts 27, Jawon Chisholm vs. Kent State, 11-08-13 30+ Rushing Attempts 32, Alex Allen vs. Buffalo, 11-26-10 2 Touchdowns Rushing Conor Hundley at Ball State, 10-25-14 3 Touchdowns Rushing Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, 11-28-14 4+ Touchdowns Rushing 5, Bobby Hendry vs. Eastern Mich., 11-24-01 50-Yard Run 55, Jawon Chisholm vs. James Madison, 09-07-13 60-Yard Run 65 (TD), Jawon Chisholm vs. Ball State, 10-26-13 70-Yard Run 70 (TD), by Quentin Hines at Tennessee, 09-22-12 80-Yard Run 80 (TD), Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, 11-28-14 90-Yard Run 91, Alex Allen vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-17-10 Two Players Rushing for 100 Yards (each) Nate Burney (119) and Alex Allen (110) vs. Gardner-Webb, 09-11-10 250 Yards Passing 277, Kyle Pohl vs. UMass, 11-18-14 300 Yards Passing 304, Kyle Pohl vs. Bowling Green, 11-04-14 400 Yards Passing 446, Dalton Williams vs. Miami (Ohio), 09-29-12 20 Pass Completions 26, Kyle Pohl vs. UMass, 11-18-14 30 Pass Completions 31, Kyle Pohl vs. Bowling Green, 11-04-14 40 Pass Attempts 42, Kyle Pohl at Kent State, 11-28-14 50 Pass Attempts *62, Kyle Pohl vs. Bowling Green, 11-04-14 2 Touchdown Passes Kyle Pohl vs. UMass, 11-18-14 3 Touchdown Passes Kyle Pohl vs. Toledo, 11-29-13 4 Touchdown Passes Kyle Pohl vs. Howard, 08-28-14 5 Touchdown Passes %Dalton Williams at FIU, 09-08-12 2 Interceptions Thrown Kyle Pohl at Kent State, 11-28-14 3 Interceptions Thrown Kyle Pohl vs. Bowling Green, 11-04-14 4 Interceptions Thrown Thomas Woodson at Ball State, 10-25-14 300 Yards Total Offense 312, Thomas Woodson at Ohio, 10-18-14 350 Yards Total Offense 356, Kyle Pohl vs. Howard, 08-28-14 400 Yards Total Offense 446, Dalton Williams vs. Miami (Ohio), 09-29-12 100 Yards Receiving 121, Zach D’Orazio vs. UMass, 11-18-14 150 Yards Receiving 154, Keith Sconiers vs. VMI, 09-24-11 200 Yards Receiving 223, Jabari Arthur vs. Western Michigan, 10-06-07 10 Receptions 10, Zach D’Orazio vs. UMass, 11-18-14 10+ Receptions 11, Marquelo Suel at Kent State, 11-03-12 50-Yard Reception 52 (TD), Mykel Traylor-Bennett (Kyle Pohl) vs. Pittsburgh, 09-27-14 60-Yard Reception 68 (TD), Andrew Pratt (Nick Hirschman) vs. James Madison, 09-07-13 70-Yard Reception 77 (TD), Zach D’Orazio (Kyle Pohl) vs. Louisiana, 09-21-13 80-Yard Reception 80, Andre Jones (Alex Allen) vs. Northern Ill., 10-31-09 2 Touchdowns Receiving Mykel Traylor-Bennett vs. Howard, 8-28-14 3 Touchdowns Receiving 3, Deryn Bowser vs. Morgan State, 09-12-09 Two Players Receiving 100 Yards (each) Jabari Arthur (137) and David Harvey (133) vs. Central Michigan, 09-16-06 150 Yard Rusher and 150 Yard Receiver in Same Game #Jawon Chisholm (188 rushing) and Keith Sconiers (154 receiving) vs. VMI, 09-24-11 Kickoff Return for TD Dashan Miller (98 yards) vs. Syracuse, 10-24-09 Free Kick Return for TD 89, Andre Jones (78) and Alphonso Owen (11) vs. Western Michigan, 10-06-07 100-Yard Kickoff Return Jamie Goodwin at Connecticut, 10-25-03 Punt Return for TD Domenik Hixon (85 yards) vs. Ball State, 10-23-04 70-Yard Punt Return Domenik Hixon (85 yards) vs. Ball State, 10-23-04 200 All-Purpose Yards 200, Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, 11-28-14 250 All-Purpose Yards 263, Dennis Kennedy vs. Buffalo, 11-13-08 Interception for TD DeAndre Scott (37 yards) at Buffalo, 11-11-14 Intercepted 2 Passes 2, Justin March (one for TD) at Michigan, 09-14-13 Fumble Return for TD Nick Rossi (29 yards) vs. Morgan State, 09-15-12 Blocked a Field Goal Anthony Holmes (40-yard att.) at Northern Ill., 10-12-13 Blocked 2 Field Goals Nick Rossi (46-yard att.) and Anthony Holmes (40-yard att.) at Northern Ill., 10-12-13 Blocked a PAT Cody Grice vs. Toledo, 11-29-13 Blocked a Punt Andrew Pratt at Miami (Ohio), 10-19-13 Blocked Punt Returned for TD 0, Aaron Willliams vs. Indiana, 09-19-09 Had a 2-Pt Conversion Dalton Williams pass to Dee Frieson at FIU, 09-08-12 Had a Defensive 2-Pt. Conversion Shawn Lemon (98 yds) vs. Toledo, 11-05-08 50-Yard Field Goal 51, Robert Stein vs. Ball State, 10-26-13 55-Yard Field Goal 56, Daron Alcorn vs. Toledo, 09-12-92 UA Recorded a Safety Jerome Lane vs. Miami (Ohio), 10-11-14

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AKRON TEAM 500 Yards Total Offense 600 Yards Total Offense 700 Yards Total Offense 300 Yards Rushing Offense 400 Yards Rushing Offense 500 Yards Rushing Offense 300 Yards Passing Offense 400 Yards Passing Offense 500 Yards Passing Offense

552 vs. Eastern Mich., 10-04-14 629 vs. Miami (Ohio), 09-29-12 *753 vs Morgan State , 09-15-12 339 vs. Eastern Michigan, 10-18-08 440 vs. Liberty, 10-12-02 503 vs. Northern Arizona, 09-28-91 304 vs. Bowling Green, 11-04-14 400 vs. Howard, 08-28-14 *^565 vs. Morgan State, 09-15-12

BY OPPONENT 100 Yards Rushing 121, Jahwan Edwards, Ball State, 10-25-14 150 Yards Rushing 151, Rjion Neal, Tennessee, 09-22-12 200 Yards Rushing 243, Zurlon Tipton, Central Michigan, 10-27-12 250 Yards Rushing 270, Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois, 12-01-05 300 Yards Rushing 376, Travis Prentice, Miami (Ohio), 11-06-99 20 Rushing Attempts 24, Jahwan Edwards, Ball State, 10-25-14 30 Rushing Attempts 32, Anthone Taylor, Buffalo, 11-11-14 40 Rushing Attempts 42, Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois, 12-01-05 3 Touchdowns Rushing Trayion Durham, Kent State, 11-03-12 4+ Touchdowns Rushing 5, Thomas Hammock, Northern Ill., 10-14-00 70-Yard Run 80, Remi Watson, Marshall, 09-20-14 Two Players 100 Yards Rushing (each) 178, Anthone Taylor and 104, Jordan Johnson, Buffalo, 11-11-14 300 Yards Passing 352, Andrew Hendrix, Miami (Ohio), 10-11-14 400 Yards Passing 401, Tyler Bray, Tennessee, 09-22-12 500 Yards Passing 516, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), 09-29-12 20 Pass Completions 28, Colin Reardon, Kent State, 11-28-14 30 Pass Completions 34, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), 09-29-12 40 Pass Attempts 45, Colin Reardon, at Kent State, 11-28-14 50 Pass Attempts 59, Spencer Keith, Kent State, 11-07-09 4 Touchdown Passes Joe Licata, Buffalo, 11-11-14 5 Touchdown Passes Keith Wenning, Ball State, 10-26-13 5+ Touchdown Passes 6, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), 09-29-12 3 Interceptions Thrown Austin Whipple, UMass, 11-18-14 500 Yards Total Offense 514, Dan LeFevour, Central Mich., 11-23-07 600 Yards Total Offense 624, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 100 Yards Receiving 123, Chris Humphrey, Kent State, 11-28-14 150 Yards Receiving 175, Jack Tomlinson, Ball State, 11-06-10 200 Yards Receiving 214, Lee Evans, Wisconsin, 09-06-03 10 Receptions James Perry, Gardner-Webb, 09-11-10 10+ Receptions 12, Jordan Williams, Ball State, 10-26-13 3 Touchdown Receptions Jake Stoneburner, Ohio State, 09-03-11 60-Yard Reception 60, Alex Bayer, Bowling Green, 10-06-12 70-Yard Reception 72, Rodney Mills, UMass, 11-18-14 90-Yard Reception 91, Breshad Perriman, UCF, 08-29-13 Two Players Receiving 100 Yards (each) Jordan Williams (124) and Willie Snead (100), Ball State, 10-26-13 Kickoff Return for TD Dervon Wallace (91 yards), Western Mich., 10-23-10 Punt Return for TD Delano Grennl (66 yards), Temple, 11-13-09 70-Yard Punt Return Stafford Owens (81 yards), Ohio, 11-13-04 Had 2 Interceptions 2, Byron Moore, Tennessee, 09-29-12 Returned Interception for TD Camerron Cheatham (53 yds), Cincinnati, 09-17-11 Had 3 Interceptions Brian Lainhart, Kent State, 10-04-08 Fumble Return for TD Taylor Royster (0 yards), BGSU, 11-04-14 75-Yard Fumble Return for TD 99, Quan Dillahunt, Howard, 09-20-03 Blocked a Field Goal Kee-ayre Griffin, Temple, 10-30-10 Blocked a PAT Boomer Mays, Northern Ill., 10-12-13 Blocked a Punt Teddy Williamson, Ball State, 10-25-14 Blocked Punt Returned for TD Melvin Payne, Ohio, 10-10-09 Had a 2-Pt. Conversion Deane Cheatham (rush), JMU, 09-07-13 50-Yard Field Goal Kaleb Patterson (52 yards), Miami (Ohio), 10-19-13 500 Yards Total Offense 536, Buffalo, 11-11-14 600 Yards Total Offense 633, Tennessee, 09-22-12 700 Yards Total Offense 705, Miami (Ohio), 09-29-12 Less Than 200 Yards of Total Offense 127, Morgan State, 09-12-09 UA Allowed a Safety vs. Ohio, 10-05-13 * - indicates school record % - indicates tied school record # - first time in program history ^ - indicates Mid-American Conference record BOLD - Indicates 2014 season

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GAME RECAPS HOWARD

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} Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field } Akron, Ohio Howard (0-1) Akron (1-0)

0 21

0 0

0 13

PENN STATE

NITTANY LIONS

} Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 } Beaver Stadium } University Park, Pa. 0 7

0 41

Akron (1-1) (rv/-) Penn State (2-0)

0 7

0 0

3 7

0 7

3 21

AKRON, Ohio – Behind an offensive attack led by junior QB Kyle Pohl, Akron had no trouble handling Howard in its season opener, cruising to a 41-0 victory at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Akron defense forced three turnovers but the Zips were only able to convert them into three points as UA dropped a 21-3 decision at Penn State.

The decisive win was Akron’s first in a season-opening contest since 2007, when the Zips defeated Army 22-14.

Akron picked off Christian Hackenberg twice and forced a fumble on the day, while the offense was without a turnover for the second-straight week. However, Penn State posted 425 yards of total offense.

Pohl finished the night 23-of-36 with 308 yards through the air and four touchdowns to help Akron rack up 506 yards and 24 first downs as a team. He threw touchdowns to three different receivers and tallied 48 yards rushing on seven carries.

C.J. Mizell recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a fumble recovery to lead the defense as the unit recorded its first shutout since a 41-0 triumph over Morgan State on Sept. 12, 2009. SCORING SUMMARY: HU - UA 1st 13:28 UA SMITH, L.T. 57 yd pass from POHL, Kyle. (O’LEARY kick) Drive: 2 plays, 63 yards in 0:38 0-7 11:24 UA DAVIS, Imani 9 yd pass from POHL, Kyle. (O’LEARY kick) Drive: 2 plays, 9 yards in 0:09 0 - 14 09:34 UA TRAYLOR-BENN.,M 43 yd pass from POHL, Kyle. (O’LEARY kick) Drive: 1 plays, 43 yards in 0:11 0 - 21 3rd 08:40 UA CHISHOLM, Jawon 6 yd run. (O’LEARY kick) Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards in 2:55 0 - 28 03:06 UA TRAYLOR-BENN 28 yd pass from POHL. (O’LEARY kick blocked) Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards in 1:16 0 - 34 4th 09:42 UA WOLF, Austin 40 yd pass from WOODSON, Thomas. (O’LEARY kick) Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards in 1:45 0 - 41

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

HOWARD AKRON 15 24 51-148 28-113 68 400 26-12-0 44-28-0 77-216 72-513 0-0 1-6 1-3 2-35 4-75 0-0 0-0 0-0 9-365 4-180 1-1 1-0 5-48 7-70 33:25 26:35 17% (3 of 18) 42% (5 of 12) 33% (1 of 3) 0% (0 of 2) 0-1 3-5 0-0 4-16

Hackenberg led the Penn State air attack, connecting on 22-of-36 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns to go with his two interceptions. SCORING SUMMARY: UA - PSU 1st 02:58 PSU Belton, Bill 22 yd pass from Hackenberg, C.. (Ficken kick) Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards in 1:40 3rd 11:11 UA STEIN, Robert 28 yd field goal Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards in 2:27 02:38 PSU James, Jesse 13 yd pass from Hackenberg, C.. (Ficken kick) Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards in 5:26 4th 08:58 PSU James, Jesse 44 yd pass from Hackenberg, C.. (Ficken kick) Drive: 2 plays, 60 yards in 0:25

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

0-7 3-7 3 - 14 3 - 21

AKRON PENN STATE 17 27 25-69 31-106 208 319 46-24-0 37-22-2 71-277 68-425 1-0 0-0 3-17 1-5 2-36 2-53 2-52 0-0 7-331 5-244 0-0 1-1 7-64 3-25 29:21 30:39 29% (5 of 17) 40% (4 of 10) 0% (0 of 2) 0% (0 of 0) 1-3 1-3 1-8 4-14

RUSHING: Akron - Jawon Chisholm 7-30; Conor Hundley 7-18; Hakeem Lawrence 1-13; Kyle Pohl 10-8. Penn State - Lynch, Akeel 7-45; Belton, Bill 9-36; Zwinak, Zach 10-30; Hamilton, D. 1-1; Hackenberg, C. 2-1; TEAM 2--7

RUSHING: Howard - TUSAN,Terrance 18-60; PARKER,William 11-42; McGHEE,Greg 13-29; FREEMAN,Aquaniu 9-17. Akron - Kyle Pohl 7-48; Conor Hundley 5-25; Jawon Chisholm 9-21; Hakeem Lawrence 6-17; Manny Morgan 1-2. PASSING: Howard - McGHEE,Greg 26-12-0-68. Akron - Kyle Pohl 36-23-0-308; Thomas Woodson 8-5-0-92. RECEIVING: Howard - BROWN,Tavius 4-39; FREEMAN,Aquaniu 4-13; PARKER,William 2-6; MERCER,Robert 1-6; COLVIN,Matthew 1-4. Akron - Mykel Traylor-Bennett 4-89; L.T. Smith 5-74; Austin Wolf 3-70; Keith Sconiers 4-61; Zach D’Orazio 4-37; Anthony Ritossa 2-22; Tyler Williams 1-18; Imani Davis 3-14; Jawon Chisholm 1-11; Fransohn Bickley 1-4.

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QB Kyle Pohl finished the game going 24-of-46 for 208 yards. Jawon Chisholm led the Zips with 30 yards on seven carries. Devonte Morgan led the Zips with seven tackles.

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PASSING: Akron - Kyle Pohl 46-24-0-208. Penn State - Hackenberg, C. 36-22-2-319; Belton, Bill 1-0-0-0. RECEIVING: Akron - Zach D’Orazio 5-61; Fransohn Bickley 5-45; L.T. Smith 2-27; Mykel Traylor-Bennett 3-22; Imani Davis 3-15; Tyler Williams 1-10; Keith Sconiers 1-10; Jawon Chisholm 2-8; Hakeem Lawrence 1-7; Jerome Lewis 1-3. Penn State - Lewis, Eugene 6-98; Hamilton, D. 7-69; James, Jesse 2-57; Belton, Bill 4-49; Carter, Kyle 1-23; Godwin, Chris 1-12; Gesicki, Mike 1-11.

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AKRON FOOTBALL

One of Pohl’s top targets, sophomore Mykel Traylor-Bennett, caught four passes for 89 yards and two touchdowns, his first two TDs as a Zip.

The Zips finished with 277 yards of total offense, but went 1-of-3 in the redzone and 5-of-17 on third down.


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THUNDERING HERD

} Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field } Akron, Ohio (rv/rv) Marshall (4-0) Akron (1-2)

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In a match-up of former Mid-American Conference foes, Akron was held to 92 yards on the ground and 343 total yards, but turned the ball over four times. The Zips entered the game tied for first in the nation with zero giveaways. Junior QB Kyle Pohl threw for 151 yards (17-of-37) and redshirt freshman QB Thomas Woodson threw for 100 yards and a touchdown late in the game.

AKRON FOOTBALL

Marshall QB Rakeem Cato led the Marshall charge, connecting on 17-of-31 for 210 yards and a touchdown to contribute to Marshall’s 526 yards of total offense. Junior LB Jatavis Brown and senior S Devonte Morgan led the Zips defensively with eight and seven tackles, respectively. SCORING SUMMARY: MU - UA 1st 09:48 MU CATO, Rakeem 11 yd run. (HAIG kick) Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards in 3:04 7-0 05:00 MU HAIG, Justin 24 yd field goal Drive: 10 plays, 35 yards in 4:19 10 - 0 02:53 MU JEAN-LOUIS, A. 24 yd pass from CATO, Rakeem. (HAIG kick) Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards in 1:11 17 - 0 2nd 14:52 MU JOHNSON, Devon 22 yd run. (HAIG kick) Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards in 2:09 24 - 0 10:16 UA STEIN, Robert 24 yd field goal Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards in 4:30 24 - 3 08:14 MU WATSON, Remi 80 yd run. (HAIG kick) Drive: 1 plays, 80 yards in 0:13 31 - 3 3rd 12:42 MU CATO, Rakeem 13 yd run. (HAIG kick) Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards in 2:18 38 - 3 04:26 MU HAIG, Justin 33 yd field goal Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards in 6:28 41 - 3 4th 08:03 UA MORGAN, Manny 11 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards in 3:12 41 - 10 04:07 MU BYRD, Brandon 19 yd run. (HAIG kick) Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards in 3:51 48 - 10 01:36 UA TRAYLOR-BENN. 24 yd pass from WOODSON, Thomas (STEIN kick) Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards in 2:31 FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

PANTHERS

} Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 } Heinz Field } Pittsburgh, Pa.

AKRON, Ohio – The Zips dropped a 48-17 decision to Marshall University at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.

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PITTSBURGH – For the first time since 2006, the Akron Zips football team defeated a team from the ACC, downing Pittsburgh 21-10 at Heinz Field. The Zips defeated N.C. State 20-17 on September 9, 2006, also on the road. Akron’s last win over a BCS/Power 5 school came on Sept. 6, 2008. UA downed Syracuse 42-28 in that game. Led by a career day from RB Conor Hundley, Akron posted 169 yards on the ground and 382 yards overall. Hundley finished with a career-high 148 yards on 19 carries (7.8 yards/carry). Junior NT Cody Grice added two goal-line touchdowns and junior QB Kyle Pohl had a 52-yard touchdown pass. Pohl finished the day connecting on 15-of-29 for 193 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The Akron defense held Panthers’ RB James Conner, the nation’s leading rusher (174.8 yards/game), to just 92 yards on 25 carries and zero touchdowns. Overall, Pittsburgh was held to 349 yards offense and committed two turnovers. SCORING SUMMARY: 2nd 04:28 PITT Garner, M. 8 yd pass from Voytik, C.. (Blewitt kick) Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards in 5:34 03:40 UA TRAYLOR-BENN.,M 52 yd pass from POHL, Kyle. (STEIN kick) Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards in 0:48 3rd 12:13 UA GRICE, Cody 1 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards in 2:47 06:15 PITT Blewitt, C. 34 yd field goal Drive: 13 plays, 47 yards in 5:58 4th 12:20 UA GRICE, Cody 2 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards in 3:55

MARSHALL AKRON 28 25 38-284 23-92 242 251 38-20-1 52-25-2 76-526 75-343 2-0 0-0 1--1 1-1 2-31 3-74 2-7 1-0 4-182 6-245 2-0 2-2 20-188 10-94 33:18 26:42 53% (8 of 15) 15% (2 of 13) 100% (1 of 1) 0% (0 of 2) 5-5 2-4 2-16 1-4

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AKRON PITT 20 22 36-169 40-129 213 220 35-17-1 34-20-1 71-382 74-349 1-0 0-0 2-2 3--10 0-0 4-113 1-8 1-0 7-356 7-293 1-0 3-1 10-64 7-55 26:14 33:46 44% (7 of 16) 31% (5 of 16) 0% (0 of 0) 67% (2 of 3) 2-3 2-2 3-24 2-14

RUSHING: Akron - Conor Hundley 19-148; Jawon Chisholm 3-15; D.J. Jones 2-4; Zach D’Orazio 1-3; Cody Grice 3-3; Kyle Pohl 3-1; Tommy Woodson 2--1; TEAM 3--4. Pittsburgh - Conner, J. 2592; Boyd, T. 1-10; Ibrahim, R. 1-10; Bennett, I. 2-10; Voytik, C. 8-7; James, C. 2-4; TEAM 1--4.

RUSHING: Marshall - WATSON, Remi 9-124; JOHNSON, Devon 18-103; BYRD, Brandon 4-43; CATO, Rakeem 4-23; TEAM 3--9. Akron - Manny Morgan 8-36; Hakeem Lawrence 5-31; Kyle Pohl 5-13; D.J. Jones 5-12.

PASSING: Akron - Kyle Pohl 29-15-1-193; Thomas Woodson 6-2-0-20. Pittsburgh - Voytik, C. 34-20-1220.

PASSING: Marshall - CATO, Rakeem 31-17-1-210; HOLCOMBE, G. 7-3-0-32. Akron - Kyle Pohl 37-17-2151; Thomas Woodson 15-8-0-100. RECEIVING: Marshall - SHULER, Tommy 6-63; JEAN-LOUIS, A. 2-43; FROHNAPFEL, E. 3-32; ALLEN, Davonte 1-30; YURACHEK, Ryan 3-30; HUNT, Justin 2-20; JOHNSON, Devon 1-10; FOSTER, Hyleck 1-8; KNIGHT, Josh 1-6. Akron - Zach D’Orazio 5-69; Imani Davis 4-55; Mykel Traylor-Bennett 2-33; Fransohn Bickley 4-31; L.T. Smith 4-23; Andrew Pratt 3-18; Hakeem Lawrence 1-12; Keith Sconiers 1-7; Tyler Williams 1-3.

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RECEIVING: Akron - Mykel Traylor-Bennett 3-72; Zach D’Orazio 6-59; Fransohn Bickley 3-29; L.T. Smith 1-15; Imani Davis 2-14; Tyler Williams 1-13; Anthony Ritossa 1-11. Pittsburgh - Boyd, T. 6-72; Ibrahim, R. 3-40; Bennett, I. 3-34; Garner, M. 3-32; Holtz, J. 1-17; Parrish, J 2-13; Jennings, A. 1-11; Weatherspoon, K 1-1.

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EASTERN MICHIGAN

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EAGLES

} Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field } Akron, Ohio Eastern Mich. (1-4, 0-1 MAC) Akron (3-2, 1-0 MAC)

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The victory was Akron’s first win to open MAC play since the 2007 season. Defensively, Akron forced four turnovers and held the Eagles to 279 total yards, including just 94 on the ground. Jatavis Brown led Akron with 14 tackles (12 solo), including two sacks.

L.T. Smith III was Pohl’s top target, totaling 10 catches for 117 yards and one TD. Zach D’Orazio added eight receptions for another 87 yards.

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AKRON, Ohio – The Zips found the end zone twice in the second half while posting nine sacks on defense to down the Miami RedHawks, 29-19, at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field. The win was the third-straight-overall for Akron and the fifth-straight win in league play dating back to last season. The victory also marked No. 150 in head coach Terry Bowden’s career. Akron was outgained by Miami, 412-318, but forced three turnovers and sacked RedHawk QB Andrew Hendrix nine times. Miami recorded just two sacks. After connecting on 13-of-22 in the air for 103 yards, junior QB Kyle Pohl left late in the first half following a sack. Freshman Thomas Woodson took over as the signal caller and went 7-for-14 for 64 yards passing.

EMU - UA

Senior RB Jawon Chisholm led the Zips offense on the ground with 102 yards rushing for two touchdowns, followed by RB Conor Hundley with 64 yards rushing and three receptions totaling 15 yards.

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Senior LB Justin March recorded eight total tackles, six unassisted while junior LB Jatavis Brown posted six tackles, four solo. SCORING SUMMARY: MU - UA 1st 03:48 UA Team safety 0-2 01:10 UA STEIN, Robert 28 yd field goal Drive: 8 plays, 36 yards in 2:29 0-5 2nd 11:44 UA CHISHOLM, Jawon 10 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards in 2:28 0 - 12 08:42 MU FRAZIER 18 yd pass from HENDRIX. (PATTERSON kick failed) Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards in 2:57 6 - 12 03:08 UA STEIN, Robert 46 yd field goal Drive: 13 plays, 53 yards in 5:29 6 - 15 00:23 MU WILLIAMS 4 yd pass from HENDRIX. (PATTERSON kick) Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards in 2:45 13 - 15 3rd 07:31 UA GRICE, Cody 2 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards in 4:00 13 - 22 4th 05:01 UA CHISHOLM, Jawon 10 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards in 1:15 13 - 29 03:08 MU FRAZIER 3 yd pass from HENDRIX. (2pt pass by HENDRIX failed) Drive: 5 plays, 91 yards in 1:48 19 - 29

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EMU AKRON 18 27 37-94 31-197 185 355 30-17-2 50-33-0 67-279 81-552 0-0 2-0 2-51 1-0 6-100 1-22 0-0 2-35 6-263 5-216 2-2 1-0 7-60 15-124 26:06 33:54 38% (5 of 13) 40% (6 of 15) 0% (0 of 0) 33% (1 of 3) 1-3 3-5 2-14 3-29

RUSHING: Eastern Michigan - HILL, Bronson 9-34; BRUMFIELD, Ryan 5-25; JACKSON, Darius 5-20; BOLDEN, Rob 15-16; ALLEN, Tyler 2-1; TEAM 1--2. Akron - Conor Hundley 8-61; Tommy Woodson 6-60; Jawon Chisholm 6-45; D.J. Jones 4-35; Cody Grice 2-5; Kyle Pohl 5--9. PASSING: Eastern Michigan - BOLDEN, Rob 30-17-2-185. Akron - Kyle Pohl 40-27-0-326; Thomas Woodson 10-6-0-29. RECEIVING: Eastern Michigan - ALLEN, Tyler 5-52; JACKSON, Darius 2-39; STRANGE, Kris 1-25; CREEL, Dustin 3-24; RUSSELL, Tyreese 1-21; BREWER, Krayshawn 3-10; BRUMFIELD, Ryan 1-9; GARDNER, Cole 1-5. Akron - L.T. Smith 10-117; Zach D’Orazio 8-87; Jawon Chisholm 1-28; Fransohn Bickley 4-27; Andrew Pratt 2-27; Tyler Williams 1-16; Anthony Ritossa 1-15; Austin Wolf 1-14; Nick Bice 2-10; Conor Hundley 2-9; Mykel Traylor-Bennett 1-5.

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MU AKRON 23 24 23-60 37-151 352 167 41-24-1 36-20-0 64-412 73-318 2-5 2-0 2-18 2-2 4-66 5-62 0-0 1-25 4-145 4-178 2-2 2-2 12-102 9-74 26:52 33:08 40% (4 of 10) 38% (5 of 13) 0% (0 of 2) 0% (0 of 1) 3-4 5-6 2-22 9-62

RUSHING: Miami (Ohio) - McINNIS, Spenc 10-32; HENDRIX, Andrew 13-28. Akron - Jawon Chisholm 17102; Conor Hundley 10-64; Tommy Woodson 3-8; Cody Grice 2-4; TEAM 3--5; Kyle Pohl 2--22. PASSING: Miami (Ohio) - HENDRIX, Andrew 41-24-1-352. Akron - Kyle Pohl 22-13-0-103; Thomas Woodson 14-7-0-64. RECEIVING: Miami (Ohio) - FRAZIER, David 9-132; MURPHY, Jared 7-69; WILLIAMS, R. 4-67; MARTIN, Sam 1-43; McINNIS, Spenc 3-41. Akron - Imani Davis 6-53; Fransohn Bickley 4-40; Zach D’Orazio 2-20; Conor Hundley 3-15; Jerome Lewis 1-13; Mykel Traylor-Bennett 2-11; Tyler Williams 1-11; L.T. Smith 1-4.

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AKRON FOOTBALL

The Zips held EMU in check after the Eagles scored a touchdown on their opening drive, and the offense responded with 31 unanswered points. Akron posted 552 yards of total offense, guided by QB Kyle Pohl who was 27-for-40, throwing for a career-high 326 yards and two TD’s through the air.

REDHAWKS

} Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field } Akron, Ohio

AKRON, Ohio – The Zips dominated on both sides of the ball as Akron cruised to a 31-6 victory over Eastern Michigan in its Mid-American Conference opener.

SCORING SUMMARY: 1st 09:03 EMU ALLEN, Tyler 18 yd pass from BOLDEN, Rob (2pt conversion rush by GIBSON, David failed) Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards in 3:51 00:31 UA POHL, Kyle 5 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards in 3:52 2nd 00:27 UA STEIN, Robert 32 yd field goal Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards in 1:34 3rd 12:00 UA HUNDLEY, Conor 28 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards in 1:59 05:23 UA SMITH, L.T. 24 yd pass from POHL, Kyle. (STEIN kick) Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards in 5:00 4th 14:55 UA RITOSSA, A. 15 yd pass from POHL, Kyle. (STEIN kick) Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards in 3:20

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BOBCATS

} Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 } Peden Stadium } Athens, Ohio Akron (4-3, 2-1 MAC) Ohio (4-4, 2-2 MAC)

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Zach D’Orazio finished with a career-best 107 receiving yards and a touchdown on a career-high nine receptions, eclipsing the 100-yard receiving mark for the second time in his career.

AKRON FOOTBALL

Senior LB C.J. Mizell led the defense with a career-high 12 tackles, including a career-best eight assists, and 2.0 TFL. Redshirt freshman QB Thomas Woodson received his first start under center for the Zips. He is the first freshman/redshirt freshman QB to start a game for the Zips since QB Patrick Nicely against Eastern Michigan on 11/27/09 (W, 28-21) and the first freshman/redshirt freshman to make a road start since Patrick Nicely at Bowling Green on 11/20/09 (L, 36-20). The game was a back-and-forth contest, with both teams exchanging scores and neither posting backto-back scores. SCORING SUMMARY: 1st 13:10 OU DIXON, Ian 49 yd pass from SPRAGUE, JD. (YAZDANI kick) Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards in 1:50 09:48 UA HUNDLEY 10 yd pass from WOODSON, Thomas. (STEIN kick) Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards in 3:28 2nd 06:59 OU YAZDANI, Josiah 42 yd field goal Drive: 11 plays, 25 yards in 5:42 04:50 UA STEIN, Robert 40 yd field goal Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards in 2:09 00:00 OU YAZDANI, Josiah 38 yd field goal Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards in 0:49 3rd 08:25 UA D’ORAZIO 13 yd pass from WOODSON, Thomas. (STEIN kick) Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards in 2:57 05:48 OU OUELLETTE 3 yd pass from SPRAGUE, JD. (YAZDANI kick) Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards in 2:37 4th 13:16 UA STEIN, Robert 38 yd field goal Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards in 1:49 01:55 OU YAZDANI, Josiah 22 yd field goal Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards in 1:43 FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

CARDINALS

} Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 } Scheumann Stadium } Muncie, Ind.

ATHENS, Ohio – Akron football dropped a 23-20 decision at Ohio in Mid-American Conference play at Peden Stadium.

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RECEIVING: Akron - Zach D’Orazio 9-117; Andrew Pratt 4-54; Fransohn Bickley 3-42; L.T. Smith 2-22; Tyler Williams 1-11; Conor Hundley 2-11; Jerome Lewis 1-8; Anthony Ritossa 1-3. Ohio - REID, Jordan 4-57; DIXON, Ian 1-49; OUELLETTE, A.J. 4-30; COCHRAN, Chase 2-22; SMITH, Landon 3-20; PATTERSON, Daz’ 2-12; MANGEN, Troy 1-7.

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Akron turned the ball over five times in the game, all coming in the second half, and was held to just 103 yards of offense in the second half (325 yards overall). Ball State posted 380 yards of offense and did not turn the ball over. Redshirt freshman QB Thomas Woodson finished the game 21-of-39 for 200 yards and one touchdown. He was intercepted four times. Junior RB Conor Hundley scored two first-half touchdowns, carrying the ball 14 times for 72 yards. Senior LB C.J. Mizell led the defense with 11 tackles. SCORING SUMMARY: UA - BSU 1st 12:12 BSU SECOR, Scott 46 yd field goal Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards in 2:48 0-3 08:35 UA RITOSSA, A. 10 yd pass from WOODSON, Thomas. (STEIN kick) Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards in 3:37 7-3 03:03 UA HUNDLEY, Conor 13 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards in 4:48 14 - 3 2nd 07:04 BSU SECOR, Scott 20 yd field goal Drive: 18 plays, 75 yards in 6:32 14 - 6 03:58 UA HUNDLEY, Conor 4 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards in 2:59 21 - 6 02:20 BSU MABON, KeVonn 13 yd run. (SECOR kick) Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards in 1:31 21 - 13 3rd 06:32 BSU SECOR, Scott 23 yd field goal Drive: 11 plays, 27 yards in 3:58 21 - 16 4th 14:55 BSU SECOR, Scott 37 yd field goal Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards in 1:38 21 - 19 11:45 BSU MILAS, Jack 5 yd run. (2pt conversion pass by MILAS, Jack failed) Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards in 0:34 21 - 25 06:55 BSU EDWARDS, Jahwan 2 yd run. (SECOR kick) Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards in 1:45 21 - 32 02:58 BSU SECOR, Scott 26 yd field goal Drive: 6 plays, -3 yards in 2:35 21 - 35

PASSING: Akron - Thomas Woodson 45-23-2-268; Zach D’Orazio 1-0-0-0. Ohio - SPRAGUE, JD 37-17-1197.

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AKRON OHIO 18 19 25-84 39-159 268 197 46-23-2 37-17-1 71-352 76-356 1-0 1-24 2-10 4-30 4-87 5-67 1-0 2-0 7-274 8-295 1-1 2-1 10-83 11-120 28:12 31:48 23% (3 of 13) 33% (6 of 18) 0% (0 of 2) 100% (1 of 1) 2-2 2-2 0-0 3-10

RUSHING: Akron - Tommy Woodson 12-44; Jawon Chisholm 7-21; Conor Hundley 6-19. Ohio - OUELLETTE, A.J. 23-74; SPRAGUE, JD 6-68; PATTERSON, Daz’ 7-9; WALKER, Robbie 2-9; TEAM 1--1.

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AKRON BSU 20 22 34-125 40-155 200 225 39-21-4 36-18-0 73-325 76-380 0-0 1-0 2-1 1-24 2-39 2-52 0-0 4-106 5-194 3-123 2-1 0-0 7-45 3-20 30:09 29:51 33% (5 of 15) 33% (5 of 15) 67% (2 of 3) 100% (1 of 1) 3-3 7-7 0-0 2-12

RUSHING: Akron - Conor Hundley 14-72; Tommy Woodson 9-20; Jawon Chisholm 5-19; Cody Grice 5-13; D.J. Jones 1-1. Ball State - EDWARDS, Jahwan 24-121; MILAS, Jack 7-26; MABON, KeVonn 1-13; WILLIAMSON, T. 6--1; TEAM 2--4. PASSING: Akron - Thomas Woodson 39-21-4-200. Ball State - MILAS, Jack 36-18-0-225. RECEIVING: Akron - L.T. Smith 5-59; Tyler Williams 3-44; Keith Sconiers 2-31; Mykel Traylor-Bennett 2-24; Andrew Pratt 2-14; Anthony Ritossa 1-10; D.J. Jones 1-7; Imani Davis 1-5; Zach D’Orazio 2-5; Jawon Chisholm 2-1. Ball State - WILLIAMS, Jord. 8-118; EDWARDS, Jahwan 5-57; CURRY, Dylan 1-24; MABON, KeVonn 2-13; LACANARIA, C. 1-10; SHILLINGS, C. 1-3.

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BOWLING GREEN

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FALCONS

} Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field } Akron, Ohio Bowling Green (6-3, 4-1 MAC) Akron (4-5, 2-3 MAC)

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In a battle for control of the Mid-American Conference East Division, UA rode the strength of its defense through the first half, but struggled to keep pace on the other side of the ball.

QB Kyle Pohl set career highs for completions (31) and attempts (62), throwing for 304 yards to lead the Zips’ offensive charge. Jawon Chisholm rushed for 65 yards in the game, and scored Akron’s only touchdown to move into second place on the program’s all-time rushing list. BGSU posted 219 yards on the ground to Akron’s 94, led by Andre Givens who rushed for 101 yards and a TD on 14 carries. BG - UA 3-0 3-3 6-3 13 - 3 20 - 3 20 - 10 27 - 10

RUSHING: Bowling Green - COPPET, Fred 18-113; GIVENS, Andre 14-101; POHLMAN, Chris 6-14; GREENE, Travis 2-8; TEAM 2--3; KNAPKE, James 9--14. Akron - Jawon Chisholm 10-65; Conor Hundley 12-48; Cody Grice 1-0; TEAM 1--9; Kyle Pohl 3--10. PASSING: Bowling Green - KNAPKE, James 34-17-0-170. Akron - Kyle Pohl 62-31-3-304; TEAM 1-0-0-0. RECEIVING: Bowling Green - DIETER, Gehrig 3-61; BURBRINK, Ryan 7-52; LEWIS, Roger 4-36; MOORE, Ronnie 2-21; COPPET, Fred 1-0. Akron - Andrew Pratt 6-85; L.T. Smith 9-80; Tyler Williams 4-46; Zach D’Orazio 4-31; Fransohn Bickley 3-28; Keith Sconiers 3-19; Conor Hundley 1-8; Imani Davis 1-7.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – Buffalo QB Joe Licata threw four touchdown passes en route to a 55-24 win over Akron in Mid-American Conference play at UB Stadium. Junior QB Kyle Pohl went 15-for-29 for 128 yards on the night. Senior RB Jawon Chisholm led the Akron rushers with 40 yards on 12 carries. Senior LB Justin March and junior LB Dylan Evans led the Akron defense with seven tackles each. Akron finished the game with 229 yards and two turnovers while Buffalo posted 536 yards of offense and committed two turnovers. SCORING SUMMARY: UA - UB 1st 14:37 UA SCOTT, DeAndre 37 yd interception return. (STEIN kick) 7-0 04:59 UB WEISER, Matt 33 yd pass from JOHNSON, Jordan. (CLARKE kick) Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards in 5:34 7-7 00:02 UB CAMPBELL, Devin 6 yd pass from LICATA, Joe. (CLARKE kick) Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards in 3:29 7 - 14 2nd 09:30 UB DANIEL, Tony 21 yd run. (CLARKE kick) Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards in 4:21 7 - 21 05:14 UA STEIN, Robert 33 yd field goal Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards in 4:16 10 - 21 00:15 UB MARTINEZ, Jacob 17 yd pass from LICATA, Joe. (CLARKE kick fialed) Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards in 1:58 10 - 27 3rd 09:33 UA GRICE, Cody 1 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards in 5:27 17 - 27 06:42 UB WILLOUGHBY, Ron 42 yd pass from LICATA, Joe. (CLARKE kick) Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards in 2:48 17 - 34 06:20 UB CAMPBELL, Devin 24 yd pass from LICATA, Joe. (CLARKE kick) Drive: 1 play, 24 yards in 0:06 17 - 41 4th 12:37 UB TAYLOR, Anthone 6 yd run. (CLARKE kick) Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards in 5:31 17 - 48 09:41 UA CHISHOLM, Jawon 1 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards in 2:49 24 - 48 01:43 UB JOHNSON, Jordan 16 yd run. (CLARKE kick) Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards in 2:44 24 - 55

BGSU AKRON 21 26 51-219 27-94 170 304 34-17-0 63-31-3 85-389 90-398 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-9 2-43 3-82 3-0 0-0 10-377 7-269 4-1 3-2 9-61 7-55 33:26 26:34 30% (6 of 20) 22% (4 of 18) 0% (0 of 1) 67% (2 of 3) 2-2 1-3 1-2 3-16

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AKRON BUFFALO 15 29 30-68 54-310 161 226 35-19-0 23-17-1 65-229 77-536 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-3 5-109 3-45 1-37 0-0 5-185 1-39 2-2 2-1 9-98 7-75 23:57 36:03 40% (6 of 15) 75% (9 of 12) 67% (2 of 3) 50% (1 of 2) 3-3 4-4 0-0 1-15

RUSHING: Akron - Jawon Chisholm 12-40; Kyle Pohl 7-17; Conor Hundley 5-8; D.J. Jones 1-7; Cody Grice 3-3; TEAM 1--2; Fransohn Bickley 1--5. Buffalo - Anthone Taylor 32-178; Jordan Johnson 17-104; Tony Daniel 3-24; Joe Licata 2-4. PASSING: Akron - Kyle Pohl 29-15-0-128; Thomas Woodson 6-4-0-33. Buffalo - Joe Licata 21-16-1-193; Jordan Johnson 1-1-0-33; Tony Daniel 1-0-0-0. RECEIVING: Akron - Tyler Williams 4-37; Andrew Pratt 3-32; Fransohn Bickley 3-22; Josh Smith 3-19; Nick Bice 1-13; Keith Sconiers 1-10; Zach D’Orazio 2-10; Wade Edwards 1-9; L.T. Smith 1-9. Buffalo - Ron Willoughby 6-95; Matt Weiser 2-44; Devin Campbell 2-30; Jacob Martinez 3-25; Jamarl Eiland 1-18; Mason Schreck 2-10; Anthone Taylor 1-4.

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Jatavis Brown was a standout defensively for Akron, leading all defensive players with a career-high 16 tackles, including nine solo efforts and two forced fumbles. Justin March added nine tackles and Se’Von Pittman posted seven.

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BULLS

} Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 } UB Stadium } Buffalo, N.Y.

AKRON, Ohio – Akron’s offense out-gained Bowling Green, racking up 398 yards of total offense, but it was not enough to offset five turnovers as the Zips dropped a 27-10 decision to the Falcons at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.

SCORING SUMMARY: 1st 03:58 BG TATE, Tyler 30 yd field goal Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards in 3:37 2nd 14:54 UA STEIN, Robert 40 yd field goal Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards in 1:07 08:21 BG TATE, Tyler 45 yd field goal Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards in 2:18 3rd 09:23 BG ROYSTER, Taylor 0 yd fumble return. (TATE kick) 04:54 BG LEWIS, Roger 10 yd pass from KNAPKE, James. (TATE kick) Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards in 3:51 4th 09:07 UA CHISHOLM, Jawon 15 yd run. (STEIN kick) Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards in 2:03 02:38 BG GIVENS, Andre 46 yd run. (TATE kick) Drive: 6 plays, 86 yards in 2:15

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MINUTEMEN

} Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field } Akron, Ohio Massachusetts (3-8, 3-4 MAC) Akron (5-6, 3-4 MAC)

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The UA offense converted on 6-of-7 opportunities in the red zone and accumulated 27 first downs to the Minutemen’s 11. Akron posted 134 yards on the ground, while junior QB Kyle Pohl threw two TD passes and picked up 277 passing yards after going 26-of-40 in the air.

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The Akron defense held UMass to 67 yards rushing and 168 yards passing, led by junior LB Jatavis Brown who picked up a team-high nine total tackles. Brown was followed by senior LB Justin March with eight, including seven solo stops. Junior WR Zach D’Orazio led the team in receptions with 10 for 121 yards, both career highs.

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GOLDEN FLASHES

} Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 } Dix Stadium } Kent, Ohio

AKRON, Ohio – Akron ended the 2014 home slate in style on a frigid Tuesday night, cruising to a 30-6 victory over Massachusetts at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.

SCORING SUMMARY: 1st 06:15 UA STEIN, Robert 26-yd. field goal Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards in 4:11 02:37 UA SMITH, L.T. 7-yd. pass from POHL, Kyle (STEIN kick) Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards in 1:34 2nd 08:25 UA STEIN, Robert 24-yd. field goal Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards in 4:06 00:25 UA HUNDLEY, Conor 12-yd. pass from POHL, Kyle (STEIN kick) Drive: 3 plays, 29 yards in 0:18 3rd 12:06 UM SIFRIN, Jean 1-yd. pass from WHIPPLE, Austin (LOGAN, Laurent kick failed) Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards in 0:37 02:54 UA HUNDLEY, Conor 12-yd run (STEIN kick) Drive: 10 plays, 33 yards in 5:26 4th 11:20 UA STEIN, Robert 31-yd field goal Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards in 3:40

KENT STATE

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UMASS AKRON 11 27 30-67 37-134 168 277 21-13-3 40-26-0 51-235 77-411 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-(-2) 5-92 3-54 0-0 3-87 5-29.8 4-31.2 2-1 5-2 5-45 4-40 33:26 26:34 20% (2 of 10) 33% (4 of 12) 0% (0 of 2) 0% (0 of 0) 1-3 6-7 2-10 1-6

RUSHING: UMass - ANRKWAH, Shadrach 16-50, WOODLEY, Lorenzo 11-22, LONG, Elgin 1-0, WHIPPLE, Austn 2-(-5). Akron - CHISHOLM, Jawon 19-78, HUNDLEY, Conor 15-68, Team 1-(-2), POHL, Kyle 2-(-20). PASSING: UMass - WHIPPLE, Austin 12-20-3-157-1, DAVIS, Bernard 1-1-0-11-0. Akron - POHL, Kyle 26-40-0-277-2. RECEIVING: UMass - SHARPE, Tajae 5-41, ABROKWAH, Shadrach 3-19, SIFRIN, Jean 2-23, MICHEL, Marken 2-13, MILLS, Rodney 1-72. Akron - D’ORAZIO, Zach 10-121, PRATT, Andrew 5-50, WILLIAMS, Tyler 4-19, SCONIERS, Keith 3-23, SMITH, L.T. 2-39, CHISHOLM, Jawon 1-13, HUNDLEY, Conor 1-12.

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KENT, Ohio – Senior RB Jawon Chisholm rushed for a game-high 184 yards and three touchdowns, but a late score by Kent State gave the Golden Flashes a 27-24 win over Akron in the 44th edition of the Wagon Wheel game on Friday at Dix Stadium. The loss ended Akron’s season with a 5-7 record, including a 3-5 mark in Mid-American Conference play. Kent State closed the season with a 2-9 record, 1-6 in league play. The win gave Kent State a 4.0-1.0 lead in the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge and a 23-20-1 lead in the Wagon Wheel era. Akron leads the overall series, 31-24-2. Chisholm came up four yards shy of his career high, rushing 19 times, including a career-long 80-yard touchdown run to give Akron a 24-20 lead with 4:30 to go. Akron finished with 188 yards on the ground to go with 191 yards through the air (379 total). QB Kyle Pohl finished the game 17-of-42 for 191 yards and two interceptions while WR Zach D’Orazio led the Zips with five catches for 41 yards. On the defensive end, LB Jatavis Brown posted 10 tackles (seven solo) and three tackles for a loss. SCORING SUMMARY: UA - KS 1st 10:50 KS HOLLEY, Nick 1-yd. run (MELCHIORI, A. kick) Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards in 4:10 6:47 UA CHISHOLM, Jawon 2-yd. run (STEIN, Robert kick) Drive: 1 plays, 2 yards in 0:05 3:00 KS HOLLEY 24-yd. run (HUMPHREY, Chris rush failed) Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards in 3:37 3rd 12:50 UA STEIN 41-yd. FG Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards in 2:05 11:00 KS PIERCE, Casey 19-yd pass from REARDON (MELCHIORI kick) Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards in 1:50 2:52 UA CHISHOLM 41-yd. run (STEIN kick) Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards in 2:33 4th 4:30 UA CHISHOLM 80-yd. run (STEIN kick) Drive: 1 play, 80 yards in 0:14 1:00 KS HUMPHREY 5-yd. pass from REARDON (MELCHIORI kick) Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards in 3:25

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RUSHING: Akron - CHISHOLM, Jawon 19-184, GRICE, Cody 4-16, HUNDLEY, Conor 3-9, JONES, D.J. 1-(-1), Team 1-(-2), POHL, Kyle 2-(-18). Kent State - HOLLEY, Nick 14-95, MERAY Anthony 3-10, REARDON, Colin 4-10, Team 2-(-3). PASSING: Akron - POHL, Kyle 17-42-2-191-0. Kent State - REARDON, Colin 28-45-1-298-2. RECEIVING: Akron - D’ORAZIO, Zach 5-41, TRAYLOR-BENNETT, Mykel 3-34, SMITH, L.T. 3-20, PRATT, Andrew 2-44, DAVIS, Imani 2-28, CHISHOLM 1-16, SCONIERS, Keith 1-8. Kent State - JUMPHREY, Chris 9-123, PIERCE, Casey 6-81, WHITE, Kris 4-50, CALHON 4-34, BOYLE, Josh 2-8, HOLLEY, Nick 2-1, NAGY, Steve 1-1.

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#1

OKLAHOMA

SOONERS

} Saturday, Sept. 5 } 6 PM CT | 7 PM ET • FOX PPV } Memorial Stadium

#2

PITTSBURGH

PANTHERS

} Saturday, Sept. 12 } 6 PM • ESPN3 } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field

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QUICK FACTS

Location:.........................................Norman, Okla. Enrollment:............................................... 30,753 Colors:.......................................Crimson & Cream President:.......................................David L. Boren Athletics Director:......................... Joe Castiglione Conference................................................. Big 12 Stadium:...................................... Gaylord Family ............... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (82,112) Surface:........................................... Natural Grass 2014 Record:.................................8-5 overall, 5-4 2014 Postseason:..................Orlando Citrus Bowl ............................. #17 Clemson 40, Oklahoma 6 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / – Head Coach:.......................Bob Stoops (Iowa ‘83) Career Record:............................. 168-44 (16 yrs.) School Record:.............................................. same

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Location:.........................................Pittsburgh, Pa. Enrollment:............................................... 28,766 Colors:................................................Blue & Gold Chancellor:....................... Dr. Patrick D. Gallagher Athletics Director:.............................. Scott Barnes Conference...................................... Atlantic Coast Stadium:...............................Heinz Field (68,400) Surface:........................................... Natural Grass 2014 Record:...................... 6-7 overall, 4-4 (T3rd) 2014 Postseason:................... Armed Forces Bowl ................................... Houston 35, Pittsburgh 34 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / – Head Coach:........Pat Narduzzi (Rhode Island ‘90) Career Record:.................................... First season School Record:.............................................. same

SAVANNAH STATE

#3

TIGERS

} Saturday, Sept. 19 } Noon or 2 PM • ESPN3 } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field QUICK FACTS

Location:......................................... Savannah, Ga. Enrollment:................................................. 4,582 Colors:.......................Burnt Orange & Reflex Blue President:................. Dr. Cheryl Davenport-Dozier Athletics Director:...................Sterling Stewart, Jr. Conference.................... Mid-East Athletic (MEAC) Stadium:..............................Ted A. Wright (8,500) Surface:.................................................. Field Turf 2014 Record:...............................0-12 overall, 0-8 2014 Postseason:................................................ – 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / – Head Coach:.... Earnest Wilson III (Texas Tech ‘89) Career Record:....................................1-23 (2 yrs.) School Record:.............................................. same

Offensive System:.................................... Multiple Defensive System:................................... Multiple Starters Returning/Lost:............................... 13/11 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 44/24

Offensive System:....................................Pro Style Defensive System:............................................4-3 Starters Returning/Lost:................................. 17/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 47/17

Offensive System:.................................... Multiple Defensive System:................................... Multiple Starters Returning/Lost:................................. 14/8 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 56/35

Series:...............................................First Meeting Streak:................................................................... First Played:.................................................. 2015 Last Played:...........................................................

Series:...................................Pittsburgh leads, 2-1 Streak:.................................................. W1, Akron First Played:.......................1900 (Pitt 17, Akron 0) Last Played:..... Sept. 27, 2014 (Akron 21, Pitt 10)

Series:...............................................First Meeting Streak:................................................................... First Played:.................................................. 2015 Last Played:...........................................................

Football Contact:............................ Karl Anderson Office:.......................................... (405) 325-8571 Cell:............................................. (405) 595-7659 E-Mail:.............................. karl.anderson@ou.edu Website:.................................. SoonerSports.com

Football Contact:................................E.J. Borgetti Office:........................................(412) 648-82240 Cell:............................................. (412) 491-5110 E-Mail:.................... eborghetii@athletics.pitt.edu Website:......................... PittsburghPanthers.com

Football Contact:.......................... Opio Mashariki Office:.......................................... (912) 358-3430 Cell:............................................. (912) 596-4462 E-Mail:...................masharik@savannahstate.edu Website:....................................SSUAthletics.com

2015 SCHEDULE

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2015 SCHEDULE

Sept. 5..........................................AKRON Sept. 12............................................ at Tennessee Sept. 19....................................................... TULSA Oct. 3...........................................*WEST VIRGINIA Oct. 10.....................................................*at Texas Oct. 17.........................................*at Kansas State Oct. 24.............................................. *TEXAS TECH Oct. 31..................................................*at Kansas Nov. 7............................................... *IOWA STATE Nov. 14..................................................*at Baylor Nov. 21..........................................................*TCU Nov. 28.................................. *at Oklahoma State

Sept. 5.................................YOUNGSTOWN STATE Sept. 12.................................... at AKRON Sept. 19..................................................... at Iowa Oct. 3...........................................*at Virginia Tech Oct. 10.................................................. *VIRGINIA Oct. 17.........................................*at Georgia Tech Oct. 24............................................... *at Syracuse Thurs., Oct. 29......................... *NORTH CAROLINA Nov. 7...............................................NOTRE DAME Nov. 14....................................................*at Duke Nov. 21..............................................*LOUISVILLE Fri., Nov. 27............................................... *MIAMI

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Sept. 5........................................at Colorado State Sept. 12........................................................... bye Sept. 19.................................... at AKRON Sept. 26.............................*at Bethune-Cookman Oct. 3.............................................*FLORIDA A&M Oct. 10....................................... *at Morgan State Oct. 17..................... *NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Oct. 31.................................................*at Howard Nov. 7......................................... *at Norfolk State Nov. 14............................................... *HAMPTON Nov. 21......................... *SOUTH CAROLINA STATE

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#4

LOUISIANA

RAGIN’ CAJUNS

} Saturday, Sept. 26 } TBA • TV } Cajun Field

OHIO

#5

BOBCATS

} Saturday, Oct. 3 } 2 PM • HOMECOMING } InfoCision Stadium –

#6

EASTERN MICHIGAN

EAGLES

} Saturday, Oct. 10 } 3 PM } Rynearson Stadium

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Head Coach:.............. Frank Solich (Nebraska ‘66) Career Record:............................. 130-75 (16 yrs.) School Record:............................... 72-56 (10 yrs.)

Head Coach:........... Chris Creighton (Kenyon ‘91) Career Record:............................. 141-56 (18 yrs.) School Record:..................................... 2-10 (1 yr.)

Offensive System:.................................... Multiple Defensive System:................................... Multiple Starters Returning/Lost:............................... 11/11 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 53/21

Offensive System:.................................... Multiple Defensive System:............................................4-3 Starters Returning/Lost:................................. 20/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 54/17

Offensive System:.................................... Multiple Defensive System:................................... Multiple Starters Returning/Lost:............................... 16/11 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 24/16

Series:.................................... Louisiana leads, 1-0 Streak:............................................ W1, Louisiana First Played:.......Sept. 21, 2013 (UL 35, Akron 30) Last Played:.......Sept. 21, 2013 (UL 35, Akron 30)

Series:.................................... Ohio leads, 18-12-1 Streak:....................................................W7, Ohio First Played:....................1912 (Akron 27, Ohio 0) Last Played:.....Oct. 18, 2014 (Ohio 23, Akron 20)

Series:......................................Akron leads, 18-12 Streak:.................................................. W1, Akron First Played:......... Oct. 1, 1949 (Akron 20, EMU 6) Last Played:......... Oct. 3, 2014 (Akron 31, EMU 6)

Football Contact:..............................Matt Sullivan Office:.......................................... (337) 482-6331 Cell:............................................. (985) 981-0009 E-Mail:..................... matt.sullivan@louisiana.edu Website:....................................RaginCajuns.com

Football Contact:......................Anthony Reynolds Office:.......................................... (740) 593-1298 Cell:............................................. (870) 530-4499 E-Mail:................................... reynola1@ohio.edu Website:....................................OhioBobcats.com

Football Contact:...............................Greg Steiner Office:.......................................... (734) 487-0317 Cell:............................................. (734) 845-1132 E-Mail:........................... greg.steiner@emich.edu Website:......................................EMUEagles.com

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Head Coach:...... Mark Hudspeth (Delta State ‘92) Career Record:............................. 102-37 (11 yrs.) School Record:................................. 36-16 (4 yrs.)

Sept. 5................................................ at Kentucky Sept. 12............................NORTHWESTERN STATE Sept. 26........................................AKRON Oct. 3..........................................at Louisiana Tech Oct. 10............................................. *TEXAS STATE Tues., Oct. 20............................*at Arkansas State Oct. 31......................................................... *ULM Nov. 7........................................ *at Georgia State Thurs., Nov. 12.........................*at South Alabama Nov. 21................................ *NEW MEXICO STATE Nov. 28............................... *at Appalachian State Dec. 5...........................................................*TROY #ZipsGameday

Location:........................................... Athens, Ohio Enrollment:............................................... 38,857 Colors:............................... Hunter Green & White President:.........................Dr. Roderick J. McDavis Athletics Director:................................Jim Schaus Conference..................................... Mid-American Stadium:........................ Peden Stadium (24,000) Surface:.................................................. Field Turf 2014 Record:................6-6 overall, 4-4 (2nd East) 2014 Postseason:................................................ – 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / –

Thurs., Sept. 3...........................................at Idaho Sept. 12............................................... MARSHALL Sept. 19.....................SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA Sept. 26............................................at Minnesota Oct. 3.......................................*at AKRON Oct. 10..........................................*MIAMI (OHIO) Oct. 17............................... *WESTERN MICHIGAN Oct. 24..................................................*at Buffalo Wed., Nov. 4............................ *at Bowling Green Tues., Nov. 10.....................................*KENT STATE Tues., Nov. 17......................................*BALL STATE Tues., Nov. 24.........................*at Northern Illinois

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Location:....................................... Ypsilanti, Mich. Enrollment:............................................... 23,341 Colors:........................................... Green & White President:........................................................ TBA Athletics Director:............................. Heather Lyke Conference..................................... Mid-American Stadium:.................Rynearson Stadium (30,200) Surface:........................................Field Turf (Gray) 2014 Record:............. 2-10 overall, 1-7 (6th West) 2014 Postseason:................................................ – 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / –

Sept. 5.........................................OLD DOMINION Sept. 12............................................. at Wyoming Sept. 19..............................................*BALL STATE Sept. 26....................................................... ARMY Oct. 3...........................................................at LSU Oct. 10........................................ *AKRON Oct. 17...................................................*at Toledo Oct. 24...................................*at Northern Illinois Thurs., Oct. 29.................... *WESTERN MICHIGAN Nov. 7....................................................*at Miami Nov. 14....................................*MASSACHUSETTS Fri., Nov. 27.......................... *at Central Michigan #RiZeUP!

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Location:........................................... Lafayette, La. Enrollment:............................................... 18,796 Colors:.................................... Vermillion & White President:..............................Dr. E. Joseph Savoie Athletics Director:..............................Scott Farmer Conference.............................................. Sun Belt Stadium:...............................Cajun Field (36,900) Surface:............................Pro Grass Synthetic Turf 2014 Record:....................... 9-4 overall, 7-1 (2nd) 2014 Postseason:.R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl .........................................Louisiana 16, Nevada 3 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / –


2015 OPPONENTS

#7

BOWLING GREEN ST.

FALCONS

} Saturday, Oct. 17 } 3 PM } Perry Stadium

#8

CENTRAL MICHIGAN

CHIPPEWAS

} Saturday, Oct. 31 } TBA } InfoCision Stadium –

#9

MASSACHUSETTS

MINUTEMEN

} Saturday, Nov. 9 } TBA } Gillette Stadium

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Summa Field QUICK FACTS

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Head Coach:.................. Dino Babers (Hawaii ‘84) Career Record:................................. 27-13 (3 yrs.) School Record:....................................... 8-6 (1 yr.)

Head Coach:.John Bonamego (Central Mich. ‘87) Career Record:.................................... First season School Record:.............................................. same

Offensive System:................................ Falcon Fast Defensive System:............................................4-3 Starters Returning/Lost:................................. 15/8 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 46/10

Offensive System:....................................Pro Style Defensive System:............................................4-3 Starters Returning/Lost:............................... 15/10 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 38/18

Offensive System:.......................................Pro Set Defensive System:............................................3-4 Starters Returning/Lost:................................. 19/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 80/21

Series:......................... Bowling Green leads, 14-7 Streak:....................................W6, Bowling Green First Played:..........Oct. 3, 1941 (Akron 8, BGSU 0) Last Played:.....Nov. 4, 2014 (BGSU 27, Akron 10)

Series:.................. Central Michigan leads, 15-9-1 Streak:................................ W6, Central Michigan First Played:......... Nov. 1, 1969 (Akron 9, CMU 6) Last Played:.....Oct. 27, 2012 (CMU 35, Akron 10)

Series:.......................................... Akron leads, 2-1 Streak:.................................................. W2, Akron First Played:.Nov. 10, 2012 (UMass 22, Akron 14) Last Played:... Nov. 18, 2014 (Akron 30, UMass 6)

Football Contact:............................. Scott Swegan Office:.......................................... (419) 372-7105 Cell:............................................. (419) 575-9148 E-Mail:...................................swegans@bgsu.edu Website:...................................BGSUFalcons.com

Football Contact:............................... Rob Wyman Office:.......................................... (989) 774-3277 Cell:............................................. (248) 953-6471 E-Mail:..............................wyman1rd@cmich.edu Website:.............................. CMUChippewas.com

Football Contact:.............................. John Sinnett Office:.......................................... (413) 545-1744 Cell:............................................. (413) 687-2237 E-Mail:.......................jsinnett@admin.umass.edu Website:................................UMassAthletics.com

2015 SCHEDULE

2015 SCHEDULE

2015 SCHEDULE

Location:.............................. Bowling Green, Ohio Enrollment:............................................... 16,566 Colors:........................................ Orange & Brown President:............................ Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey Athletics Director:.......................... Chris Kingston Conference..................................... Mid-American Stadium:.......................... Perry Stadium (24,000) Surface:.................................................. Field Turf 2014 Record:................. 8-6 overall, 5-3 (1st East) 2014 Postseason:.. Raycom Media Camellia Bowl ................. Bowling Green 33, South Alabama 28 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / –

Sept. 5.............................................. at Tennessee Sept. 12..............................................at Maryland Sept. 19.................................................MEMPHIS Sept. 26................................................. at Purdue Oct. 3....................................................*at Buffalo Oct. 10.....................................*MASSACHUSETTS Oct. 17........................................ *AKRON Oct. 24.............................................*at Kent State Wed., Nov. 4...............................................*OHIO Wed., Nov. 11.....................*at Western Michigan Tues., Nov. 17.......................................... *TOLEDO Tues., Nov. 24....................................*at Ball State

Location:............................Mount Pleasant, Mich. Enrollment:............................................... 26,902 Colors:...........................................Maroon & Gold President:.................................Dr. George E. Ross Athletics Director:...............................Dave Heeke Conference..................................... Mid-American Stadium:............... Kelly/Shorts Stadium (30,255) Surface:.................................................. Field Turf 2014 Record:............... 7-6 overall, 5-3 (4th West) 2014 Postseason:........... Popeye’s Bahamas Bowl ......... Western Kentucky 49, Central Michigan 48 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / –

Thurs., Sept. 3...........................OKLAHOMA STATE Sept. 12............................................MONMOUTH Sept. 19............................................... at Syracuse Sept. 26.....................................at Michigan State Oct. 3.................................. *NORTHERN ILLINOIS Oct. 10................................*at Western Michigan Oct. 17.................................................. *BUFFALO Oct. 24..............................................*at Ball State Oct. 31.....................................*at AKRON Tues., Nov. 10.......................................... *TOLEDO Wed.., Nov. 18.................................*at Kent State Fri., Nov. 27......................... *EASTERN MICHIGAN

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Location:........................................Amherst, Mass. Enrollment:............................................... 28,236 Colors:............. Maroon, White, Cool Grey & Black Chancellor:....................Dr. Kumble Subbaswamy Athletics Director:........................... Ryan Bamford Conference..................................... Mid-American Stadium:......................Gillette Stadium (68,756) Surface:.................................................. Field Turf 2014 Record:.................3-9 overall, 3-5 (5th East) 2014 Postseason:................................................ – 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / – Head Coach:................Mark Whipple (Brown ‘79) Career Record:............................. 124-68 (17 yrs.) School Record:................................. 52-35 (7 yrs.)

Sept. 12...............................................at Colorado Sept. 19.................................................... TEMPLE Sept. 26..........................................at Notre Dame Oct. 3............................................................... FIU Oct. 10..................................... *at Bowling Green Oct. 17...............................................*KENT STATE Oct. 24.................................................... *TOLEDO Oct. 31..............................................*at Ball State Nov. 7......................................... *AKRON Nov. 14................................ *at Eastern Michigan Nov. 21.......................................... *MIAMI (Ohio) Fri., Nov. 27...........................................*at Buffalo GoZips.com/ZipsFB


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2015 OPPONENTS

# 10

MIAMI

REDHAWKS

} Saturday, Nov. 14 } TBA } Yager Stadium

BUFFALO

# 11

BULLS

} Saturday, Nov. 21 } TBA } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field

KENT STATE

# 12

GOLDEN FLASHES

} Friday, Nov. 27 } TBA } InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field

QUICK FACTS

QUICK FACTS

Head Coach:...............Chuck Martin (Millikin ‘90) Career Record:................................. 76-17 (7 yrs.) School Record:..................................... 2-10 (1 yr.)

Head Coach:. Lance Leipold (UW-Whitewater ‘87) Career Record:................................. 109-6 (8 yrs.) School Record:.................................... First season

Head Coach:.............Paul Haynes (Kent State ‘93) Career Record:....................................6-17 (2 yrs.) School Record:.............................................. same

Offensive System:.................................... Multiple Defensive System:............................................4-3 Starters Returning/Lost:............................... 15/10 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 39/13

Offensive System:.................................... Multiple Defensive System:............................................4-3 Starters Returning/Lost:............................... 12/12 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 43/18

Offensive System:.................................... Multiple Defensive System:............................................4-2 Starters Returning/Lost:................................. 19/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:..................... 44/21

Series:....................................Miami leads, 16-7-1 Streak:.................................................. W2, Akron First Played:.................. 1915 (Miami 23, Akron6) Last Played:.. Oct. 11, 2014 (Akron 29, Miami 19)

Series:.......................................... Akron leads, 9-5 Streak:................................................ W2, Buffalo First Played:.....Sept. 11, 1999 (Akron 17, BU 10) Last Played:.......Nov. 11, 2014 (BU 55, Akron 24)

Series:.................................. Akron leads, 31-24-2 Streak:........................................... W1, Kent State First Played:........... 1923 (Akron 32, Kent State 0) Last Played:..... Nov. 28, 2014 (KSU 27, Akron 24)

Football Contact:................................Dave Meyer Office:.......................................... (513) 529-4329 Cell:............................................. (419) 265-0284 E-Mail:..............................meyerd@miamioh.edu Website:................................. MURedHawks.com

Football Contact:...................................Jon Fuller Office:.......................................... (716) 645-6762 Cell:............................................. (716) 359-2728 E-Mail:..................................jfuller3@buffalo.edu Website:........................................... UBBulls.com

Football Contact:..........................Aaron Chimenti Office:.......................................... (330) 672-8468 Cell:............................................. (330) 807-5789 E-Mail:.................................. achiment@kent.edu Website:.............................. KentStateSports.com

2015 SCHEDULE

2015 SCHEDULE

2015 SCHEDULE

Location:........................................... Oxford, Ohio Enrollment:............................................... 17,557 Colors:...............................................Red & White President:....................................Dr. David Hodge Athletics Director:..............................David Sayler Conference..................................... Mid-American Stadium:..........................Yager Stadium (24,286) Surface:.................................................. Field Turf 2014 Record:...............2-10 overall, 2-6 (6th East) 2014 Postseason:................................................ – 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / –

Sept. 5...........................................PRESBYTERIAN Sept. 12.............................................at Wisconsin Sept. 19..............................................CINCINNATI Sept. 26................................ at Western Kentucky Oct. 3...............................................*at Kent State Oct. 10..................................................... *at Ohio Oct. 17................................ *NORTHERN ILLINOIS Oct. 24................................*at Western Michigan Thurs., Oct. 29....................................... *BUFFALO Nov. 7................................. *EASTERN MICHIGAN Nov. 14....................................... *AKRON Nov. 21.....................................*at Massachusetts #ZipsGameday

Location:............................................. Buffalo, N.Y. Enrollment:............................................... 29,850 Colors:.................................... Royal Blue & White President:................................... Satish K. Tripathi Athletics Director:............................. Danny White Conference..................................... Mid-American Stadium:..............................UB Stadium (29,013) Surface:............................................... A-Turf Titan 2014 Record:.................5-6 overall, 3-4 (3rd East) 2014 Postseason:................................................ – 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / –

Sept. 5...................................................... ALBANY Sept. 12............................................at Penn State Sept. 19..................................... at Florida Atlantic Sept. 26....................................................NEVADA Oct. 3.......................................*BOWLING GREEN Oct. 17................................. *at Central Michigan Oct. 24........................................................*OHIO Thurs., Oct. 29.............................*at Miami (Ohio) Thurs., Nov. 5...................................*at Kent State Wed., Nov. 11..................... *NORTHERN ILLINOIS Nov. 21....................................*at AKRON Fri., Nov. 27..............................*MASSACHUSETTS

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Location:...............................................Kent, Ohio Enrollment:............................................... 42,000 Colors:....................................... Navy Blue & Gold President:................................ Dr. Beverly Warren Athletics Director:.............................. Joel Nielsen Conference..................................... Mid-American Stadium:............................ Dix Stadium (25,319) Surface:.................................................. Field Turf 2014 Record:.................2-9 overall, 1-6 (7th East) 2014 Postseason:................................................ – 2014 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today)................– / –

Fri., Sept. 4.............................................. at Illinois Sept. 12..................................... DELAWARE STATE Sept. 19............................................at Minnesota Sept. 26............................................... MARSHALL Oct. 3............................................. *MIAMI (Ohio) Oct. 10...................................................*at Toledo Oct. 17......................................*at Massachusetts Oct. 24.....................................*BOWLING GREEN Thurs., Nov. 5........................................ *BUFFALO Tues., Nov. 10........................................... *at Ohio Wed., Nov. 18..................... *CENTRAL MICHIGAN Fri., Nov. 27..............................*at AKRON

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QUICK FACTS


ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS VS. 2015 OPPONENTS at Oklahoma Sept. 5 First Meeting

vs. Pittsburgh Sept. 12

Akron Trails: 1-2 At UA: 0-1 At Pittsburgh: 1-1 1900 H 0 17 L 1998 A 0 35 L 2014 A 21 10 W

vs. Savannah State Sept. 19

AKRON FOOTBALL

First Meeting

at Louisiana Sept. 26

Akron Trails: 0-1 At UA: 0-1 At Louisiana: 0-0 2013 H 30 35 L

vs. Ohio Oct. 3

Akron Trails: 12-18-1 At UA: 9-5-1 At Ohio: 3-13 1912 H 27 0 W 1919 H 10 6 W 1920 A 0 39 L 1926 H 3 0 W 1941 H 0 0 T 1942 A 0 39 L 1950 H 6 28 L 1951 A 7 40 L 1992 A 13 0 W 1993 A 13 21 L 1994 H 24 10 W 1995 H 23 29 L 1996 A 14 44 L 1997 H 17 21 L 1998 A 14 28 L 1999 H 41 28 W 2000 A 23 20 W 2001 H 31 29 W 2002 A 10 27 L 2003 H 35 28 W 2004 A 31 19 W 2005 H 27 3 W 2006 A 7 17 L 2007 H 48 37 W 2008 A 42 49 L 2009 H 7 19 L 2010 A 10 38 L 2011 H 20 37 L 2012 A 28 34 L 2013 H 3 43 L 2014 A 20 23 L

at Eastern Michigan Oct. 10

Akron Leads: 18-12 At UA: 12-3 At EMU: 6-9 1949 A 20 6 W 1950 H 40 7 W 1968 H 7 16 L 1969 A 3 10 L 1976 H 36 0 W 1977 H 28 42 L 1978 A 14 25 L 1979 A 24 12 W 1980 H 21 10 W 1981 A 14 7 W 1982 H 14 7 W 1983 A 13 0 W 1985 H 16 12 W 1986 A 21 24 L 1987 H 17 16 W 1992 A 27 9 W 1993 H 19 7 W 1994 A 18 42 L 1995 H 29 49 L 1996 A 17 20 L 1997 A 0 45 L 1998 H 24 21 W 1999 A 17 38 L 2001* H 65 62 W 3OT 2002 A 34 42 L 2003 H 24 17 W 2008 A 42 35 W 2009 H 28 20 W 2011 A 23 31 L 2014 H 31 6 W *-Second-highest scoring game in MAC history

at Bowling Green Oct. 17

Akron Trails: 7-14 At UA: 4-7 At Bowling Green: 3-7 1941 H 8 0 W 1985 A 22 27 L 1989 A 38 24 W 1992 H 3 24 L 1993 A 7 49 L 1994 H 0 45 L 1995 A 12 50 L 1996 H 21 14 W 1997 H 28 31 L 1998 A 21 58 L 1999 H 55 25 W 2000 A 27 21 W 2001 H 11 16 L 2005 A 24 14 W 2006 H 35 28 W 2007 A 20 44 L 2008 H 33 37 L 2009 A 20 36 L 2012 H 10 24 L 2013 A 14 31 L 2014 H 10 27 L

vs. Central Michigan Oct. 31

Akron Trails: 9-15-1 At UA: 6-6-1 At Central Michigan: 3-9 1969 A 9 6 W 1970 H 35 19 W 1971 A 7 10 L 1972 H 14 10 W 1977 A 14 17 L

1988 H 16 27 1989 A 27 26 W 1999 H 14 14 T 1991 A 29 31 1992 H 31 28 W 1993 H 23 13 W 1994 H 0 47 1995 H 16 13 W 1997 H 53 14 W 1998 A 27 28 2000 A 7 17 2001 A 14 31 2002 H 17 24 2003 A 40 28 W 2005 H 31 17 2006 A 21 24 2007 H 32 35 2011 H 22 23 2012 A 10 35

L L

L L L L L L L L L

Akron Leads: 2-1 At UA: 1-1 At Massachusetts: 1-0 2012 H 14 22 L 2013 A 14 13 W 2014 H 30 6 W

at Miami (Ohio) Nov. 14

Akron Trails: 7-16-1 At UA: 5-6 At Miami: 2-10-1 1916 H 6 23 L 1922 A 12 20 L 1923 A 13 13 T 1939 A 14 0 W 1993 H 31 13 W 1994 A 14 50 L 1995 A 0 65 L 1996 H 10 7 W 1997 A 20 49 L 1998 H 14 20 L 1999 A 23 32 L 2000 H 37 20 W 2001 A 27 30 L 2002 H 31 48 L 2003 A 20 45 L 2004 H 27 31 L 2005 A 23 51 L 2006 H 24 13 W 2007 A 0 7 L 2010 H 14 19 L 2011 A 3 35 L 2012 H 49 56 L 2013 A 24 17 W 2014 H 29 19 W

Akron Leads: 9-5 At UA: 5-1 At Buffalo: 4-4 1999 A 17 10 W 2000 H 49 14 W 2001 A 41 14 W 2002 H 21 10 W 2003 A 38 21 W 2004 H 44 21 W 2005 A 13 7 W 2006 H 31 16 W 2007 A 10 26 L

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at Massachusetts Nov. 7

vs. Buffalo Nov. 21

2008 H 40 43 4OT 2009 A 17 21 2010 H 22 14 W 2011 A 10 51 2014 A 24 55

ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS Future Opponents 2016

vs. Kent State Nov. 27

vs. VMI Sept. 1

Akron Leads: 31-24-2 At UA: 23-9-2 At Kent State: 8-15 Wagon Wheel: 20-23-1 1923 H 32 0 W 1928 H 8 6 W 1929 H 25 0 W 1930 H 12 6 W 1931 H 12 6 W 1932 H 0 0 T 1933 A 19 6 W 1934 H 26 0 W 1935 H 3 0 W 1936 H 6 0 W 1940 H 23 7 W 1941 H 41 13 W 1942 H 6 23 L

Series Tied: 1-1 At UA: 1-0 At VMI: 0-1 1967 A 14 38 L 2011 H 36 13 W

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

Akron Trails: 4-9 At UA: 4-3 At Marshall: 0-6 1974 A 7 17 L 1975 H 20 8 W 1976 A 0 13 L 1977 H 28 7 W 1982 A 10 12 L 1997 A 17 52 L 1998 H 16 27 L 2000 H 28 31 L 2001 A 33 50 L 2002* H 34 20 W 2003 A 24 42 L 2004 H 31 28 W 2014 H 17 48 L

- Wagon Wheel Era -

at Wisconsin Sept. 10

Akron Trails: 0-2 At UA: 0-0 At Wisconsin: 0-2 2003 A 31 48 L 2008 A 17 38 L

at Marshall Sept. 17

*-Marshall ranked No. 25

vs. Appalachian State Sept. 24 - First Meeting -

2017

at Penn State Sept. 2 - See 2014 Opponentsvs. Appalachian State Sept. 16 - See 2016 Opponentsvs. Iowa State Sept. 23 - First Meeting -

2018

at Nebraska Sept. 1 - First Meeting at Iowa State Sept. 22 - See 2017 Opponents-

2020

at Clemson Sept. 19 - First Meeting GoZips.com/ZipsFB


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MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE COMPOSITE SCHEDULE All times listed ET Thursday, Sept. 3 Oklahoma St. at Central Mich. Stony Brook at Toledo VMI at Ball State Ohio at Idaho

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 9 p.m.

ESPNU ESPN3 ESPN3 ESPN3

Friday, Sept. 4 Michigan State at Western Mich. 7 p.m. Kent State at Illinois 9 p.m.

ESPNU BTN

Saturday, Sept. 5 Old Dominion at Eastern Mich. Albany at Buffalo Presbyterian at Miami Akron at Oklahoma UNLV at NIU Bowling Green at Tennessee

3 p.m. ESPN3 3:30 p.m. ESPN3 3:30 p.m. ESPN3 7 p.m. Fox PPV 7:30 p.m. CBS SN

Saturday, Sept. 19 Central Michigan at Syracuse Savannah State at Akron Southeast Louisiana at Ohio *Ball State at Eastern Michigan Memphis at Bowling Green Temple at UMass Cincinnati at Miami Murray State at Western Mich. Iowa State at Toledo Kent State at Minnesota NIU at Ohio State Buffalo at Florida Atlantic

Pac-12 ESPN3 ESPN3 ESPN3 ESPN3 ESPN3 ESPN3

12:30 p.m. ACC Noon/2 ESPN3 2 p.m. ESPN3 3 p.m. ESPN3 3 p.m. ESPN3 3 p.m. ESPN3 3:30 p.m. ESPN3 7 p.m. ESPN3 8 p.m. ESPNews

Saturday, Sept. 26 Miami at Western Kentucky 3:30 p.m. CBS SN Ball State at Northwestern 8 p.m. BTN Akron at Louisiana Arkansas State at Toledo Army at Eastern Michigan Bowling Green at Purdue Central Michigan at Michigan State Marshall at Kent State Nevada at Buffalo NIU at Boston College Ohio at Minnesota UMass at Notre Dame Western Michigan at Ohio State

#ZipsGameday

Saturday, Nov. 7 *Akron at UMass *Eastern Michigan at Miami Tuesday, Nov. 10 *Kent State at Ohio *Toledo at Central Michigan Saturday, Oct. 3 *Ohio at Akron *NIU at Central Michigan *Toledo at Ball State *Bowling Green at Buffalo *Miami at Kent State Eastern Michigan at LSU Florida International at UMass

2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10 *Miami at Ohio 2 p.m. *Akron at Eastern Michigan 3 p.m. *Kent State at Toledo 3 p.m. *Ball State at NIU *Central Michigan at Western Michigan *UMass at Bowling Green Saturday, Oct. 17 *NIU at Miami 2:30 p.m. *Akron at Bowling Green 3 p.m. *Kent State at UMass 3:30 p.m. *Buffalo at Central Michigan *Eastern Michigan at Toledo Georgia State at Ball State *Western Michigan at Ohio Saturday, Oct. 24 *Miami at Western Michigan 2 p.m. *Eastern Michigan at NIU 3:30 p.m. *Bowling Green at Kent State *Central Michigan at Ball State *Ohio at Buffalo *Toledo at UMass

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

TBA TBA TBA

TBA TBA TBA

TBA TBA

Wednesday, Nov. 11 *Bowling Green at Western Mich. 8 p.m. ESPN2/U *NIU at Buffalo 8 p.m. ESPN2/U Saturday, Nov. 14 *Akron at Miami *UMass at Eastern Michigan Tuesday, Nov. 17 *Ball State at Ohio *Toledo at Bowling Green

TBD TBD

Saturday, Oct. 31 *Central Michigan at Akron *UMass at Ball State Tuesday, Nov. 3 *NIU at Toledo

8 p.m.

ESPN2

Wednesday, Nov. 4 *Ohio at Bowling Green

8 p.m.

ESPN2

ESPN2/U ESPN2/U

Wednesday, Nov. 18 *Central Michigan at Kent State 8 p.m. ESPN2/U *Western Michigan at NIU 8 p.m. ESPN2/U Saturday, Nov. 21 *Buffalo at Akron *Miami at UMass Tuesday, Nov. 24 *Bowling Green at Ball State *Ohio at NIU

7:30 p.m. ESPNU/3 7:30 p.m. ESPNU/3

Friday, Nov. 27 *Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan *Kent State at Akron *UMass at Buffalo *Western Michigan at Toledo Friday , Dec. 4 Marathon MAC Championship Game (Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.) 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 29 *Buffalo at Miami 7:30 p.m. CBS SN/ ESPN3 *Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 7:30 p.m. CBS SN/ ESPN3

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* Mid-American Conference Game ACC – ACC RSN BTN – Big Ten Network CBS SN – CBS Sports Network ESPNR – ESPN Regional/ESPN Plus/ESPN Game Plan/ESPN3/WatchESPN ESPN/3 – ESPN or ESPN3 ESPN2/3 – ESPN2 or ESPN3 ESPN2/U – ESPN2 or ESPNU ESPNU/3 – ESPNU or ESPN3 FSN – Fox Sports Net Pac-12 – Pac-12 Networks TBA – 12-day TV selection

#RiZeUP!

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Saturday, Sept. 12 UMass at Colorado 2 p.m. Monmouth at Central Michigan 3 p.m. Murray State at NIU 3:30 p.m. Delaware State at Kent State, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at Akron 6 p.m. Western Mich. at Ga. Southern 6 p.m. Marshall at Ohio 7 p.m. Eastern Michigan at Wyoming Miami at Wisconsin Ball State at Texas A&M Bowling Green at Maryland Buffalo at Penn State Toledo at Arkansas

Thursday, Nov. 5 *Ball State at Western Michigan 7:30 p.m. CBS SN/ ESPN3 *Buffalo at Kent State 7:30 p.m. CBS SN/ ESPN3


OPPONENT COMPOSITE SCHEDULE Date

Sept. 5

Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26

Oct. 3

Oct. 10

Oct. 17

Oct. 24

Oct. 31

Nov. 7

Nov. 14

Oklahoma

AKRON

at Tenn.

WVU

at Texas

at KSU

Texas

at Kansas

IOWA

at Baylor

TULSA

Bye

Nov. 21 Nov. 28

TCU

Dec. 5

at OSU

Tech STATE

Pittsburgh

YSU at AKRON at Iowa Bye at VT VIRGINIA at Ga. at SYR UNC NOTRE at Duke LOUISVILLE Miami Tech DAME (Nov. 27)

Savannah at CSU Bye at AKRON at BCU FLA. at MSU NC Bye at at NSU Hampton SC State A&M CENTRAL Howard State Louisiana

AKRON FOOTBALL

at KU NW ST. Bye AKRON at La Tech TEXAS at Ark. St. Bye ULM at GSU at S. Ala. STATE (Oct. 20) (Nov. 12)

Ohio

at Idaho UM SE LA at Minn. at AKRON MU WMU at UB Bye at BGSU (Sept. 3)

KSU (Nov. 4)

NM ST.

at App. St.

BSU at NIU (Nov. 17) (Nov. 24)

Eastern ODU at BSU ARMY at LSU AKRON at UT at NIU WMU at MU UMASS Bye at CMU Michigan Wyoming (Oct. 29) (Nov. 27) Bowling at Tenn. at Maryland MEMPHIS at Purdue at UB UMASS AKRON at KSU Bye OHIO at WMU UT at BSU Green (Nov. 4) (Nov. 11) (Nov. 17) (Nov. 24) Central Michigan

OK. ST. MON. at SYR at MSU NIU at WMU UB at BSU at AKRON Bye (Sept. 3)

UT at KSU EMU (Nov. 10) (Nov. 18) (Nov. 27)

UMass

Bye at Colorado TEMPLE at Notre FIU at BSU KSU UT at BSU AKRON at EMU MU at UB Dame (Nov. 27)

Miami PRESBY at UW CINCY at WKU at KSU at Ohio NIU at WMU UB (Ohio) (Oct. 29) Buffalo

ALBANY at PSU at FAU NEVADA NGSU Bye at CMU OHIO

at MU (Oct. 29)

EMU

AKRON

at UMass

BYE

at KSU NIU at AKRON UMASS (Nov. 5) (Nov. 11) (Nov. 27)

Kent State

at Illinois DSU at Minn. MARSHALL MU at UT at UMass BGSU Bye UB at Ohio CMU at AKRON (Nov. 5) (Nov. 10) (Nov. 18) (Nov. 27)

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TEAM SINGLE-GAME RECORDS | OFFENSE TOTAL OFFENSE Plays Yards Gained

98 97 97 753 692 653

at Virginia vs. Morgan State vs. Indiana State vs. Morgan State vs. Howard vs. Youngstown State

9-21-02 9-15-12 9-29-79 9-15-12 9-20-03 11-8-69

RUSHING Attempts Yards Gained Fewest Yards Gained Touchdowns

79 503 -74 7

vs. Indiana (Pa.) vs. Northern Arizona at Ohio at Wooster

11-13-71 9-28-91 9-29-51 10-29-55

PASSING Attempts Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Yards Gained Fewest Yards Gained Touchdown Passes

63 59 59 56 54 54 44 36 34 34 33 33 7 7 7 565 455 446 436 417 413 407 406 14 6 5 5 5 5

vs. Bowling Green vs. Morgan State vs. Memphis at Northern Illinois at Florida International vs. Central Florida vs. Morgan State vs. Kent State vs. Massachusetts vs. Memphis vs. Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan vs. Middle Tennessee at Wittenberg at Wittenberg vs. Morgan State vs. Memphis vs. Miami (Ohio) vs. Miami (Ohio) at Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois vs. Kent State vs. Northern Illinois at Baldwin-Wallace vs. Morgan State vs. Howard at Florida International vs. Northern Illinois vs. Oberlin

11-4-14 9-15-12 12-26-05 10-12-13 9-8-12 8-30-12 9-15-12 8-28-03 11-10-12 12-26-05 11-4-14 10-27-12 11-16-85 11-14-59 9-21-57 9-15-12 12-26-05 9-29-12 11-20-04 11-8-03 12-1-05 8-28-03 9-24-05 10-31-59 9-15-12 8-28-14 9-8-12 9-24-05 11-5-55

PUNTING/PUNT RETURNS Punts 16 Yards on Punts 613 Highest Avg. per Punt Min. 5 punts 51.8 Min. 10 punts 47.8 Punt Returns 9 9 Yds on Punt Returns 133 Highest Avg. Gain per Return Min. 4 returns 33.2

vs. Northern Arizona (4 for 133)

SCORING Points Points in a loss

vs. Morgan State vs. Howard vs. Eastern Michigan (3 OT) vs. Youngstown State vs. Miami (Ohio) at Youngstown State (40-39)

66 65 65 60 49 39

vs. Youngstown State at Virginia Tech (13 punts)

11-2-40 11-2-89

at Cincinnati (5 for 259) at Virginia Tech (13 for 613) vs. New Mexico State vs. Butler vs. Northern Arizona

11-21-92 9-2-89 11-5-88 9-18-71 11-4-89 11-4-89 9-15-12 9-20-03 11-24-01 11-8-69 9-29-12 11-22-86

Points in One Quarter

36 35 28 28 24 24 24

at Denison (2nd) vs. Howard (1st) vs. Cal Poly (2nd) at Indiana (Pa.) (2nd) vs. Morgan State (3rd) at Central Michigan (2nd) vs. Baldwin-Wallace (1st)

11-8-58 9-20-03 10-11-03 11-14-70 9-15-12 11-8-03 11-9-68

Points in One Half TD Scored Players to Score (Game) Extra Points (Kick) FG Attempted FG Made Largest Victory Margin

48 45 42 42 9 9 8 11 9 8 8 6 6 6 5 5 5 62 60 58 58 58

vs. Howard (1st) vs. Morgan State (2nd) vs. Youngstown State (1st) at Indiana (Pa.) (1st) vs. Youngstown State at Otterbein vs. Morgan State at Otterbein (58-0) vs. Morgan State vs. Howard vs. Eastern Michigan at Connecticut vs. Temple vs. Northern Michigan vs. Temple at Bowling Green at Eastern Illinois vs. Western Reserve Acad. (66-4) vs. Morgan State (66-6) vs. Howard (65-7) at Otterbein (58-0) vs. Hiram (58-0)

9-20-03 9-15-12 11-5-83 11-14-70 11-8-69 10-8-55 9-15-12 10-8-55 9-15-12 9-20-03 11-24-01 10-25-03 11-7-92 10-12-74 11-7-92 9-28-85 11-17-79 1893 9-15-12 9-20-03 10-8-55 1928

FIRST DOWNS First Downs Fewest First Downs First Downs by Rush First Downs by Pass

43 37 35 34 3 3 31 29

vs. Morgan State vs. Howard vs. Liberty vs. Northern Arizona at Ohio State vs. Wittenberg vs. Indiana (Pa.) vs. Morgan State

9-15-12 9-20-03 10-12-02 9-28-91 9-8-07 11-10-62 11-13-71 9-15-12

FUMBLES Fumbles Fumbles Lost

13 6

vs. Baldwin-Wallace at Indiana State

11-15-58 10-2-76

PENALTIES Penalties Most Yards Penalized

17 vs. Morehead State 175 vs. Morehead State

9-18-76 9-18-76

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TEAM SINGLE-GAME RECORDS | TEAM SEASON RECORDS | DEFENSE

at Otterbein (-18 rushing, 13 passing) vs. James Madison vs. Miami (Ohio) vs. Bowling Green vs. Western Kentucky vs. Central Michigan at Tennessee at Nebraska vs. Miami (Ohio) at Heidelberg vs. Baldwin-Wallace vs. Morgan State

9-7-13 9-30-00 9-20-97 11-15-69 9-14-02 9-22-12 8-30-97 9-29-12 10-14-61 11-15-58 9-12-09

RUSHING DEFENSE Fewest Rushes Against Fewest Rushing Yards Most Rushes Against Most Rushing Yards

at Rhode Island (53 yards) vs. Western Kentucky at Indiana State vs. Kent State

11-30-85 9-15-84 11-6-71 11-6-54

PASSING DEFENSE Fewest Attempts Fewest Completions Fewest Yards Most Attempts Most Completions Most Yards Most Touchdowns Most Passes Intercepted Most Yds on Int Ret TDs on Int Returns #ZipsGameday

12 -50 74 489 0 0 -7 70 43 516 7 7 7 7 99 2 2 2

10-8-55

vs. Ohio 10-25-97 multiple times (last vs. Ohio, 10-25-97) vs. Mount Union 11-9-57 at Rhode Island 11-30-85 at Rhode Island 11-30-85 vs. Miami (Ohio) 9-29-12 at Western Michigan 11-25-11 vs. Bradley 10-28-67 vs. Kent State 11-9-40 vs. Baldwin-Wallace 10-23-37 at Kent State 10-10-98 vs. Northern Arizona 11-4-89 at Tennessee Tech 11-1-86 at Cincinnati 9-17-11

TURNOVERS Most Opponents’ TOs: Most Fumbles Caused Most Fumbles Rec.

8 8 10 6 6

vs. Temple (2 fum and 6 Ints) at Indiana State (6 fum and 2 ints) vs. Wittenberg at Tennessee Tech at Indiana State

11-7-92 10-2-76 9-27-52 10-29-83 10-2-76

SACKS Most Sacks

9 9

vs. Miami (Ohio) at UCF

10-11-14 10-16-04

TEAM SEASON RECORDS

TOTAL DEFENSE Fewest Yds Allowed/Gm Lowest Avg Allowed/Play

169.2 (1,523 yds in 9 games) 3.1 (1,523 yds in 484 plays)

1958 1958

RUSHING Fewest Yds Allowed/Gm Lowest Avg Allowed/Rush

81.5 (897 yds in 11 games) 1.8 (897 yds in 502 att)

1968 1968

PASSING Fewest Yds Allowed/Gm 35.8 (322 yds in 9 games) Fewest TDs Allowed 0 Interceptions 26

1958 1958 1977

SCORING Fewest Points Allowed per Game (before 1930) (since 1930) Most Points Allowed Most Pts Allowed/Gm

1929 1933 2011 1997 1997 2011 2010 2012 2002

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7.1 (71 pts in 10 games) 5.76 (50 pts in 9 games) 462 435 39.5 (435 pts in 11 games) 38.5 (462 pts in 12 games) 35.1 (421 pts in 12 games) 35.7 (428 pts in 12 games) 31.6 (379 pts in 12 games) #RiZeUP!

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TOTAL DEFENSE Fewest Yards Allowed -5 Most Plays Allowed 94 92 92 92 92 Most Yards Allowed 705 644 633 Fewest First Downs 3 3 3


TEAM SEASON RECORDS | OFFENSE

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POHL TOTAL OFFENSE Plays 963 948 947 Yards 5,643 5,126 4,996 Yards Gained per Game 470.2 (5,643 yds in 12 games) 427.2 (5,126 yds in 12 games) 418.3 (4,183 yds in 10 games) Average Gain per Play 6.1 (5,643 yds on 923 plays) 5.9 (4,589 yds on 778 plays)

2005 2012 1976 2003 2012 2005 2003 2012 1969 2003 2000

RUSHING Attempts Yards Yards per Game

1976 1976 1986

762 3,193 283.6 (3,120 yds in 11 games)

PASSING Attempts 583 2012 541 2005 528 2014 449 2003 Completions 364 2012 287 2003 284 2014 284 2005 Yards 3,753 2012 3,736 2003 3,601 2005 2,995 2014 2,962 2002 2,720 2006 2,635 2004 Yards per Game 312.8 (3,758 yds in 12 games) 2012 311.3 (3,736 yds in 12 games) 2003 277.0 (3,601 yds in 13 games) 2005 Gain per Completion 17.3 (106 rec. for 1,835 yds) 1969 Attempts per Game 48.6 (583 att in 12 games) 2012 44.0 (528 att in 12 games) 2014 41.6 (541 att in 13 games) 2005 37.4 (449 att in 12 games) 2003

Completions per Game 30.3 (364 comp in 12 games) 23.9 (287 comp in 12 games) 23.7 (284 comp in 12 games) 22.1 (265 comp in 12 games) 21.8 (284 comp in 13 games) 20.3 (223 comp in 11 games) Highest Pct Completed (Min. 150 atts.) 65.6 (265 of 404) 63.9 (287 of 449) 63.3 (223 of 352) Touchdown Passes 30 24 22

2012 2003 2014 2002 2005 2004

TD Passes per Game

2.50 (30 in 12 games) 1.85 (24 in 13 games) 1.83 (22 in 12 games) 1.80 (18 in 10 games)

2012 2005 2003 1969

FIRST DOWNS Total Per Game By Rush By Pass

295 287 278 24.6 (295 in 12 games) 23.9 (287 in 12 games) 23.2 (278 in 12 games) 148 180 170 154

2003 2012 2002 2003 2012 2002 1986 2012 2003 2005

SCORING Points 435 333 Points Scored per Game 39.4 (276 in 7 games) 36.3 (435 in 12 games) 31.6 (316 in 10 games) Pts in Consecutive Games 118 52-4 vs. Massillon A.C. 66-4 vs. Western Reserve Academy 106 41-14 at Buffalo 65-62 vs. Eastern Michigan 105 46-0 vs. Illinois State 59-19 vs. Baldwin-Wallace Touchdowns 55 45 44 Extra Points (Kick) 54 40 Field Goals 19 PUNTING Number 84 Highest Average 44.9 (42 punts)

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2002 2003 2004 2012 2005 2003

2003 2000 1893 2003 1969 1893 2001 1968 2003 1968 2002 2003 2002 1985 2011 1948

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MISCELLANEOUS TEAM RECORDS

AKRON MILESTONES First Game First Win First Loss First Tie First Bowl Game First Bowl Win First D-I Bowl Game

Western Reserve Academy, 1891 Western Reserve Academy, 22-6, 1891 Kenyon, 42-0, 1891 Case Tech, 0-0, 1900 Grantland Rice vs. Louisiana Tech, 12-14-68 Knute Rockne vs. Northern Mich., 29-26 (ot), 12-4-76 Motor City vs. Memphis, 12-26-05

MILESTONE WINS, ALL OPPONENTS 1st: vs. Western Reserve Academy (22-6), 1891 25th: vs. Findlay (6-0), 1909 50th: vs. Baldwin-Wallace (53-0), 1916 100th: vs. Kent State (8-6), 1928 150th: vs. Western Michigan (6-0), 1938 200th: at Mount Union (41-6), 11-10-56 250th: vs. Wittenberg (14-0), 10-8-66 300th: at Ball State (26-21), 9-28-74 350th: vs. Austin Peay (42-7), 11-20-82 400th: vs. Arkansas State (28-23), 10-29-91 450th: vs. Howard (65-7), 9-20-03 475th: vs Western Michigan (39-38), 10-6-07 MILESTONE WINS, COLLEGIATE 1st: vs. Denison (4-0), 1892 25th: vs. Marietta (22-11), 1910 50th: vs. Hiram (27-0), 1919 100th: vs. Case Tech (14-0), 1929 150th: vs. Kent State (23-7), 11-9-40 200th: vs. Heidelberg (11-0), 10-11-58 250th: at Bradley (27-13), 10-12-68 300th: vs. Morehead State (26-6), 9-18-76 350th: vs. Morehead State (27-3), 10-14-84 375th: vs. New Mexico State (52-7), 11-5-88 400th: at Temple (31-7), 10-23-93 425th: at Bowling Green (27-21), 10-7-00 450th: vs. Northern Illinois (48-42, OT), 9-24-05 475th: vs. Morgan State (66-6), 9-15-12

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CONSECUTIVE RECORDS Victories 11 1969-70 and 1929-30 9 1970-71 8 1961-62 6 1976, 1957, 1958, 1953 and 1937 Losses 11 1950-51 11 2010 Games w/out Being Shutout 66 1998 through 9-18-2004 49 1967-72 47 Sept. 10-2011 to present Wins by Shutout 7 1929 Games Played 51 Alex Allen 2005, 07-10 48 Adam Steiner 2009-12 48 Jake Anderson 2008-11 48 Almondo Sewell 2007-10 48 Jall Carter 2007-10 48 Mike Ward 2007-10 48 Corey Woods 2007-10 48 Reggie Corner 2004-07 48 Kris Kasparek 2004-07 48 Brion Stokes 2004-07 48 Jason Giachetti 2003-06 48 Kiki Gonzalez 2003-06 48 Domenik Hixon 2002-05 Games Started 48 Reggie Corner 2004-08 46 Aaron Conley 2001-04 44 Domenik Hixon 2002-05 44 Charlie Frye 2001-04 44 Pierce Joiner 1986-89 44 Mike O’Connor 1988-91 44 Kevin Kuntz 1995-98

BEST RECORDS BY WIN PERCENTAGE 1969 .900 (9-1-0) 1929 .900 (9-1-0) 1930 .875 (7-1-0) 1957 .833 (7-1-1) 1976 .800 (8-2-0) 1971 .800 (8-2-0) 1962 .778 (7-2-0) 1937 .778 (7-2-0) 1910 .778 (7-2-0) 1968 .750 (7-2-1) 1985 .727 (8-3-0) 1983 .727 (8-3-0)

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RUSHING RECORDS YARDS GAINED Quarter 135 by James Black (2nd) Half 190 by James Black (1st) Game 295 by James Black Season 1,786 by Mike Clark Career 4,257 by Mike Clark

vs. Youngstown State, 11-5-83 vs. Youngstown State, 11-5-83 at Austin Peay, 11-19-83 1986 1984-86

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YARDS PER GAME Season 162.4 by Mike Clark (1,786 yds in 11 games) Career 133.0 by Mike Clark (4,257 yds in 32 games) YARDS BY CLASS Freshman Game 188 by Jawon Chisholm Season 961 by Jawon Chisholm Sophomore Game 243 by Ron Tyson Season 1,172 by Mike Clark Junior Game 240 by Bobby Hendry Season 1,299 by Mike Clark Senior Game 295 by James Black Season 1,786 by Mike Clark RUSHING ATTEMPTS Quarter 15 by James Black (4th) Half 29 by James Black (2nd) Game 52 by James Black 48 by Paul Winters 48 by Mike Clark Season 351 by James Black Career 804 by Mike Clark

1986 1984-86

vs. VMI, 9-24-11 2011 at Northern Illinois, 1966 1984 vs. Liberty, 10-12-02 1985 at Austin Peay, 11-19-83 1986 at Austin Peay, 11-19-83 at Austin Peay, 11-19-83 at Austin Peay, 11-19-83 at Eastern Illinois, 11-17-79 at Western Kentucky, 10-5-85 1983 1984-86

RUSHES PER GAME Season 31.9 by James Black (351 att in 11 games) 1983 Career 25.1 by Mike Clark (804 att in 32 games) 1984-86 RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Game 5 by Bobby Hendry 5 by Terry Cameron Season 17 by Dennis Kennedy Career 39 by Brandon Payne

JAWON

CHISHOLM

vs. Eastern Mich., 11-24-01 vs. Northern Iowa, 11-18-78 2008 1999-2002

GAMES GAINING 100 YARDS OR MORE Season 9 by Mike Clark Career 24 by Mike Clark

1986 1984-86

CONSECUTIVE GAMES GAINING 100 YARDS OF MORE 6 by Mike Clark 1985 (9/14-10/19); 1986 (10/16-11/21) GAMES GAINING 200 YARDS OR MORE Season 3 by Mike Clark Career 4 by Mike Clark

1986 1984-86

YARDS GAINED IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES 2 Games 541 by James Black 1983 246 vs. Youngstown State and 295 at Austin Peay 3 Games 682 by James Black 1983 141 at Tenn. Tech, 246 vs. Youngstown St., and 295 at Austin Peay 4 Games 756 by James Black 1983 74 vs. Murray State, 141 at Tennessee Tech, 246 vs. Youngstown St., and 295 at Austin Peay 5 Games 941 by James Black 1983 185 at Morehead State, 74 vs. Murray State,141 at Tennessee Tech, 246 vs. Youngstown St., and 295 at Austin Peay HIGHEST GAIN PER RUSH Game (Min. 10 rushes) 17.7 by DeShawn Brown (10 for 177) at Ohio, 10-30-93 (Min. 20 rushes) 11.1 by Dennis Kennedy (25 for 277) at Eastern Mich., 10-18-08 (Min. 30 rushes) 8.2 by Mike Clark (31 for 255) vs. Central Florida, 9-27-86 Season (Min. 75 rushes) 10.2 by Ben Kimbrough (78 for 792) 1955 (Min. 175 rushes) 7.3 by Mike Clark (245 for 1,786) 1986 Career (Min. 125 rushes) 7.9 by Ben Kimbrough (136 for 1,082) 1955-56 (Min. 300 rushes) 5.41 by Jack Beidleman (561 for 3,032) 1967-70 5.40 by Greg Lomax (366 for 1,976) 1995-98 CAREER RUSHING YARDS Player Years 1. Mike Clark 1984-86 2. Jawon Chisholm 2011-14 3. James Black 1980-83 4. Jack Beidleman 1967-70 5. Brandon Payne 1999-02 6. Bobby Hendry 2000-03 7. Billy Mills 1973-76 8. Paul Winters 1976-79 9. Dennis Kennedy 2005-08 10. Dennis Brumfield 1979-81 11. Brett Biggs 2004-05 12. Tom Wilhelm 1972-75 13. Greg Lomax 1995-98 14. George Deo 1960-63

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G 32 46 31 38 39 41 39 29 46 31 24 33 34 33

Att 804 702 731 561 626 603 629 594 556 625 469 436 366 453

Yards 4,257 3,403 3,054 3,032 2,861 2,847 2,816 2,613 2,522 2,314 2,101 2,003 1,976 1,939

Avg YPG 5.3 133.0 4.8 74.0 4.2 98.5 5.4 79.8 4.6 73.4 4.7 69.4 4.5 72.2 4.4 90.1 4.5 54.8 3.7 74.6 4.5 87.5 4.6 60.7 5.4 58.2 4.3 58.8

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RUSHING RECORDS SINGLE-SEASON RUSHING YARDS Player Year G Att Yds Avg YPG 1. Mike Clark 1986 11 245 1,786 7.3 162.4 2. James Black 1983 11 351 1,568 4.5 142.5 3. Dennis Kennedy 2008 12 239 1,321 5.5 110.1 4. Mike Clark 1985 11 301 1,299 4.3 118.1 5. Paul Winters 1979 11 318 1,298 4.1 118.0 6. Brett Biggs 2005 13 284 1,230 4.3 94.6 7. James Black 1982 9 306 1,188 3.9 132.0 8. Mike Clark 1984 10 258 1,172 4.5 117.2 9. Brandon Payne 2000 11 220 1,062 4.8 96.5 10. Jack Beidleman 1969 10 188 1,050 5.6 105.0 11. Dennis Brumfield 1981 10 273 1,041 3.8 104.1 12. Dennis Brumfield 1980 10 254 1,000 3.9 100.0

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Att 114 189 180 218 186 55 239 152 226 284 185 231 208 160 220 208 161 127 168 143 152 82 181 142 177 171 119 160 245 301 258 351 306 273 254 318 177 137 161 219 135 115 135 185 162 188

Yds 620 869 953 961 877 244 1,321 728 914 1,230 871 981 1,021 819 1,062 845 861 835 781 463 588 371 754 769 684 763 609 689 1,786 1,299 1,172 1,568 1,188 1,041 1,000 1,298 806 535 659 830 680 665 541 803 758 1,050

Avg 5.4 4.6 5.3 4.4 4.7 4.4 5.5 4.8 4.0 4.3 4.7 4.2 4.9 5.1 4.8 4.1 5.4 6.6 4.6 3.2 3.9 4.5 4.2 5.4 3.9 4.5 5.1 4.3 7.3 4.3 4.5 4.5 3.9 3.8 3.9 4.1 4.6 3.9 4.1 3.8 5.0 5.8 4.0 4.3 4.7 5.6

TD 8 8 5 5 8 2 17 2 9 10 10 14 8 10 13 13 13 9 8 1 2 3 7 7 7 8 3 1 8 13 4 9 6 7 5 2 3 4 4 4 7 6 7 3 5 11

Jack Beidleman Tony Moro Ron Tyson Ron Tyson Pete Toto John Lahoski George Deo George Deo Frank Lomax Gino Calcei Art Bailey Art Bailey Ben Kimbrough Ben Kimbrough Buster Rizzo

139 89 215 136 96 159 140 106 78 100 157 165 58 78 101

799 494 926 484 405 766 660 857 281 392 650 802 290 792 414

5.7 5.5 4.3 3.6 4.2 4.8 4.7 4.2 3.6 3.9 4.1 4.9 5.0 10.2 4.1

TOP SINGLE-GAME RUSHING TOTALS Yards Player (Att) 1. 295 James Black (52) 2. 277 Dennis Kennedy (25) 3. 255 Mike Clark (31) 4. 246 James Black (40) 5. 243 Ron Tyson (42) 6. 240 Bobby Hendry (26) 7. 229 Mike Clark (21) 8. 220 Mike Clark (34) 9. 216 Jack Beidleman (29) 10. 209 Mike Clark (36) 11. 208 Dennis Brumfield (40) 12. 207 Brandon Payne (31) 13. 205 James Black (36) 14. 201 Yasin Reeder (23) 15. 200 Ty Cogswell (27) 200 Paul Winters (48) 17. 199 Mike Clark (19) 18. 195 Brett Biggs (31) 19. 194 Mike Clark (26) 20. 192 Bobby Hendry (35) 21. 191 Anthony Green (40) 22. 189 Paul Winters (36) 23. 188 Jawon Chisholm (27) 188 Brett Biggs (28) 188 Brandon Payne (24) 26. 186 George Deo (41) 186 Dennis Brumfield (44) 186 Mike Clark (48) 29. 185 James Black (40) 30. 184 Jawon Chisholm (19) 184 Mike Clark (34)

Opponent at Austin Peay, 11-19-83 at Eastern Michigan, 10-18-08 vs. Central Florida, 9-27-86 vs. Youngstown State, 11-5-83 at Northern Illinois, 10-29-66 vs. Liberty, 10-12-02 at Tennessee Tech, 11-1-86 at Youngstown State, 11-22-86 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 10-18-69 at Cincinnati, 9-8-84 vs. Morehead State, 10-17-81 vs. Connecticut, 10-21-00 vs. Austin Peay, 11-20-82 at Eastern Michigan, 11-9-96 at Heidelberg, 9-21-57 at Eastern Illinois, 11-17-79 vs. Morehead State, 10-25-86 vs. Ball State, 10-23-04 at Eastern Michigan, 9-20-86 at Marshall, 10-27-01 vs. Tennessee Tech, 10-27-84 vs. Western Illinois, 9-8-79 vs. VMI, 9-24-11 vs. Ohio, 11-15-05 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-30-00 vs. Ohio Wesleyan, 10-7-61 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9-13-80 at Western Kentucky, 10-5-85 at Morehead State, 10-15-83 at Kent State, 11-28-14 vs. Murray State, 10-16-86

OTHER 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES Yards Player (Att) 183 James Black 182 Dennis Kennedy 181 Mike Clark 180 Mike Clark 178 Dennis Kennedy 177 Jawon Chisholm 177 DeShawn Brown 174 Greg Lomax 173 Greg Lomax 169 Tyrone Nelson 167 Jerell Ringer

Opponent vs. Tennessee Tech, 10-30-82 vs. Bowling Green, 10-11-08 at Tennessee Tech, 11-2-85 at Morehead State, 10-19-85 vs. Bowling Green, 11-4-06 at Ohio, 10-13-12 at Ohio, 10-30-93 at Central Michigan, 10-31-98 vs. Kent State, 11-8-97 vs. Youngstown St., 10-12-91 vs. Cal Poly, 10-11-03

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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS Year Player 2014 Jawon Chisholm 2013 Jawon Chisholm 2012 Jawon Chisholm 2011 Jawon Chisholm 2010 Alex Allen 2009 Joe Tuzze 2008 Dennis Kennedy 2007 Bryan Williams 2006 Dennis Kennedy 2005 Brett Biggs 2004 Brett Biggs 2003 Bobby Hendry 2002 Bobby Hendry 2001 Bobby Hendry 2000 Brandon Payne 1999 Brandon Payne 1998 Greg Lomax 1997 Greg Lomax 1996 Yasin Reeder 1995 Terrel Dixon 1994 DeShawn Brown 1993 Symeon Floyd 1992 Marcel Weems 1991 Tyrone Nelson 1990 Marcus Reliford 1989 Doug Lewis 1988 Doug Lewis 1987 Derek Alston 1986 Mike Clark 1985 Mike Clark 1984 Mike Clark 1983 James Black 1982 James Black 1981 Dennis Brumfield 1980 Dennis Brumfield 1979 Paul Winters 1978 Paul Winters 1977 Mark Hovanec 1976 Billy Mills 1975 Billy Mills 1974 Tom Wilhelm 1973 Billy Mills 1972 Calvin Pierce 1971 Calvin Pierce 1970 Jack Beidleman 1969 Jack Beidleman

1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954


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RUSHING RECORDS

167 166 165 165 161 159 156 154 153 153 153 151 151 150 150 150 149 149 148 148 148 146 146 145 142 140 140 139 139 138 136 135 133 133 132 132 132 130 130 129 129 129 129 128 128 126 126 126 125 125 124 124 123 122 120 119 119 119 119 119 117 117

Brandon Payne Jawon Chisholm Alex Allen Brett Biggs Brandon Payne Brett Biggs Jawon Chisholm Bobby Hendry Dennis Kennedy Dennis Kennedy Brett Biggs Jawon Chisholm Brandon Payne Brett Biggs Derek Alston Greg Lomax Brett Biggs Marcel Weems Conor Hundley Bobby Hendry Doug Lewis Mike Brown Marcel Weems Bryan Williams Dennis Kennedy Brandon Payne Jamie Reader Mike Lagasse Doug Lewis Brandon Payne Terrell Dixon Derek Alston Jawon Chisholm Carton Jackson Bobby Hendry Doug Lewis Tommy Dunn Jawon Chisholm John Motton Jawon Chisholm Dennis Kennedy Bobby Hendry Doug Lewis Tyrone Nelson Marcus Reliford Alex Allen Bobby Hendry Derek Alston Dan Basch Greg Lomax Symeon Floyd Marcel Weems Dennis Kennedy Jawon Chisholm Bobby Hendry Nate Burney Dennis Kennedy Bobby Hendry Petu Leli Doug Lewis Dennis Kennedy Greg Lomax

at Kent State, 11-18-00 vs. Ball State, 10-26-13 at Ball State, 11-6-10 vs. Buffalo, 10-9-04 vs. Kent State, 11-13-99 at Bowling Green, 10-29-05 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-24-01 at Temple, 11-28-08 vs. Toledo, 11-5-08 at Miami (Ohio), 10-15-05 vs. Kent State, 11-2-13 vs. Temple, 9-18-99 at Central Florida, 10-16-04 vs. Kent State, 9-12-87 vs. Ohio, 10-25-97 vs. Kent State, 11-24-05 at Western Michigan, 9-19-92 at Pittsburgh, 9/27/14 at Buffalo, 9-27-03 vs. Louisiana Tech, 10-7-89 vs. Ohio, 11-19-94 at Ohio, 10-3-92 vs. Central Michigan, 11-23-07 vs. Buffalo, 11-13-08 vs. Kent State, 9-29-01 vs. Bowling Green, 11-2-96 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-21-98 at Bowling Green, 9-30-89 vs. Central Florida, 9-16-00 vs. Ohio, 10-21-95 at Murray State, 10-21-89 at Cincinnati, 9-17-11 at Bowling Green, 11-2-07 at Central Michigan, 11-8-03 vs. Northern Arizona, 11-4-89 vs. Kent State, 10-28-95 vs. Central Mich., 10-29-11 at Northern Illinois, 9-3-88 vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12 vs. Miami (Ohio), 10-21-06 at Central Florida, 11-3-01 vs. Long Beach State, 10-22-88 vs. Arkansas State, 10-19-91 at Kent State, 9-8-90 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-17-10 vs. Howard, 9-20-03 vs. Eastern Illinois, 10-3-87 at Western Michigan, 10-6-01 vs. Ball State, 9-26-98 vs. Miami (Ohio), 10-9-93 at Central Michigan, 9-2-93 at Ohio, 11-22-08 at Eastern Mich., 10-1-11 vs. Marshall, 11-2-02 vs. Gardner Webb, 9-11-10 at Toledo, 10-28-06 vs. Buffalo, 11-16-02 at Cincinnati, 11-21-92 at Kent State, 9-8-90 at North Carolina State, 9-9-06 at Marshall, 10-11-97

115 115 115 114 111 111 111 110 110 110 108 196 106 106 105 105 105 103 103 103 103 103 102 102 101 100 100

Jawon Chisholm Bobby Hendry Brandon Payne Bryan Williams Jimmie Gray Jeff Sweitzer Doug Lewis Alex Allen Bobby Hendry Doug Lewis Brandon Payne Alex Allen Darrien Gouch Derek Alston Bobby Hendry Bobby Hendry Greg Lomax Jawon Chisholm Alex Allen Dennis Kennedy Bobby Hendry Chris Rooney Jawon Chisholm Chris Rooney Bobby Hendry Jawon Chisholm Greg Lomax

LONGEST RUNS FROM SCRIMMAGE Yards Player 1. 95 Jack Beidleman 95 Paul Winters 3. 92 Greg Lomax 4. 91 Alex Allen 5. 89 Art Bailey 6. 87 Greg Lomax 7. 85 Tony Moro 85 Tim Staycer 9. 83 Yasin Reeder 83 Ben Kimbrough 11. 80 Ken “Red” Cochrane 80 Ben Kimbrough 80 Ron Tyson 80 Jack Beidleman 80 Marcel Weems 80 Yasin Reeder 80 Jawon Chisholm 18. 76 Jack Beidleman 76 Greg Thurman 20. 74 Alex Allen 21. 73 Dennis Kennedy 73 Chris Rooney 23. 70 Quentin Hines 70 Jerell Ringer 70 Paul Winters

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PASSING RECORDS COMPLETIONS Game 37 by Dalton Williams (48 attempts) 36 by Charlie Frye (46 attempts) Season

326 by Dalton Williams (522 attempts) 278 by Luke Getsy (525 attempts) 273 by Charlie Frye (421 attempts) 250 by Charlie Frye (380 attempts) 231 by Chris Jacquemain (399 attempts) 225 by Kyle Pohl (402 attempts) 220 by Charlie Frye (346 attempts)

Career

913 by Charlie Frye (1,436 attempts)

vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12 vs. Kent State, 8-28-03

Career

(Min. 25 games) 19.8 by Charlie Frye (913 comp in 46 games) 19.1 by Luke Getsy (477 comp in 25 games)

2001-04 2012 2003 2005 2002 2004 2008 2013 2006 2001

COMPLETIONS/PASSING YARDS BY CLASS Freshman GAME Comp 28 by Kyle Pohl (42 att) at Toledo, 11-20-12 Yards 347 by Brian Magrell vs. Ball State, 11-12-94 SEASON Comp 170 by Charlie Frye (289 att) 2001 Yards 2,053 by Charlie Frye 2001 Sophomore GAME Comp Yards SEASON Comp Yards

29 by Charlie Frye (41 att) at Central Florida, 10-26-02 29 by Charlie Fyre (37 att) at Eastern Mich., 10-5-02 29 by Charlie Frye (46 att) vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-28-02 389 by Chris Jacquemain at Western Mich., 10-6-07 250 by Charlie Frye (380 att) 2002 2,824 by Charlie Frye 2002

Junior GAME SEASON

36 by Charlie Frye (46 atts) vs. Kent State, 8-28-03 455 by Luke Getsy vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 278 by Luke Getsy (525 att) 2005 3,549 by Charlie Frye 2003

Senior GAME Comp 37 by Dalton Williams (48 att) vs. Morgan St., 9-15-12 Yards 446 by Dalton Williams vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12 SEASON Comp 326 by Dalton Williams (522 att) 2012 Yards 3,387 by Dalton Williams 2012

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YARDS GAINED PER COMPLETION (GAME) (Min. 10 comp.) 27.0 by James Washington (12 for 324) vs. Northern Ill., 2000 (Min. 15 comp.) 20.5 by Mic Hutton (15 for 308) vs. Youngstown State, 1969

Comp Yards Comp Yards

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PASSES COMPLETED IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES 2 Games 67 by Charlie Frye 36 vs. Kent State and 31 at Wisconsin 3 Games 96 by Dalton Williams 37 vs. Morgan State, 27 at Tennessee, 32 vs. Miami (Ohio) 4 Games 125 by Dalton Williams 37 vs. Morgan State, 27 at Tennessee, 32 vs. Miami (Ohio), 29 vs. Bowling Green

2003 2012 2012

TOUCHDOWN PASSES Game 5 by Dalton Williams vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12 5 by Luke Getsy vs. Northern Illinois, 9-24-05 4 by Kyle Pohl vs. Howard, 8-28-14 4 by Dalton Williams at Ohio, 10-13-12 4 by Dalton Williams vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 4 by Patrick Nicely at Ball State, 11-6-10 4 by Chris Jacquemain at Western Michigan, 10-6-07 4 by Luke Getsy vs. Buffalo, 11-9-06 4 by Luke Getsy vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 4 by Charlie Frye vs. Cal Poly, 2003 4 by Eric Schoch vs. Southern Illinois, 10-23-71 4 by Mic Hutton vs. Ball State, 10-4-69 4 by John Stone at Denison, 11-8-58 4 by John Stone at Ohio Wesleyan, 10-13-56 4 by Tom Boggs vs. Oberlin, 11-5-55 Season

25 by Dalton Williams 23 by Luke Getsy 22 by Charlie Frye 20 by Chris Jacquemain 18 by Luke Getsy 18 by Charlie Frye

2012 2005 2003 2008 2006 2004

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64 by Charlie Frye 41 by Luke Getsy 38 by James Washington

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COMPLETIONS PER GAME Season 27.2 by Dalton Williams (326 comp in 12 games) 22.8 by Charlie Frye (273 comp in 12 games) 21.4 by Luke Getsy (278 comp in 13 games) 20.8 by Charlie Frye (250 comp in 12 games) 20.0 by Charlie Frye (220 comp in 11 games) 19.5 by Chris Jacquemain (231 comp in 12 games) 18.8 by Kyle Pohl (225 comp in 12 games) 16.6 by Luke Getsy (199 comp in 12 games) 15.5 by Charlie Frye (170 comp in 11 games)

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PASSING RECORDS HIGHEST COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Game (Min 10 comp) .805 by Charlie Frye (29 of 36) .794 by Charlie Frye (27 of 34) .789 by Mike Johnson (15 of 19)

at Penn State, 9-4-04 at Central Michigan, 11-8-03 vs. New Mexico St., 11-5-88

Season (Min. 150 atts.) .658 by Charlie Frye (250 of 380) .648 by Charlie Frye (273 of 421) .636 by Charlie Frye (220 of 346) .625 by Dalton Williams (326 of 522)

2002 2003 2004 2012

Career (Min. 400 atts.) .636 by Charlie Frye (913 of 1,436) .625 by Dalton Williams (326 of 522) .559 by Kyle Pohl (471 of 843) .530 by Eric Schoch (215 of 406)

2001-04 2012 2012-Pres. 1971-73

MOST YARDS GAINED IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES 4 Games 1,434 by Dalton Williams 2012 313 at Florida International, 446 vs. Morgan State, 229 at Tennessee, 446 vs. Miami (Ohio)

1,349 by Dalton Williams 2012 446 vs. Morgan State, 229 at Tennessee, 446 vs. Miami (Ohio), 228 vs. Bowling Green

YARDS GAINED IN A HALF 337 Luke Getsy (2nd) 285 Luke Getsy (2nd) 272 Charlie Frye (1st) 268 Dalton Williams (1st) 263 Charlie Frye (1st) 261 Dalton Williams (2nd) 254 Charlie Frye (2nd) 250 Charlie Frye (2nd)

vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 vs. Northern Illinois, 12-2-05 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-20-04 vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12 at Central Mich., 11-08-03 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 at Miami (Ohio), 10-13-01 vs. Marshall, 11-05-04

PASSES HAD INTERCEPTED Game 7 by John Stone Season 22 by John Stone Career 44 by Vernon Stewart

at Wittenberg, 11-15-59 1960 1983-86

CONSECUTIVE PASS ATTEMPTS WITHOUT AN INTERCEPTION 141 Luke Getsy 9-16-06 to 10-21-06 127 Charlie Frye 9-23-04 to 11-5-04 98 Mike Johnson 1989 LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF PASSES INTERCEPTED Season (Min. 100 atts.) .021 (6 in 289 att) by Charlie Frye .021 (8 in 383 att) by Kyle Pohl Career (Min. 200 atts.) .022 (32 in 1,436 att) by Charlie Frye .024 (20 in 843 att) by Kyle Pohl

2001 2014 2001-04 2012-Pres.

YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS Year Player 2014 Kyle Pohl 2013 Kyle Pohl 2012 Dalton Williams 2011 Clayton Moore 2010 Patrick Nicely 2009 Patrick Nicely 2008 Chris Jacquemain 2007 Chris Jacquemain 2006 Luke Getsy 2005 Luke Getsy 2004 Charlie Frye 2003 Charlie Frye 2002 Charlie Frye 2001 Charlie Frye 2000 James Washington 1999 James Washington 1998 James Washington 1997 Greg Gromek 1996 Mike Junko 1995 Mike Junko 1994 Brian Magrell 1993 Marcel Weems 1992 Marcel Weems 1991 Jeff Sweitzer 1990 Jeff Sweitzer 1989 Mike Johnson 1988 Mike Johnson 1987 Andy Kubik 1986 Vernon Stewart 1985 Vernon Stewart 1984 Vernon Stewart 1983 Steve Stams 1982 Kevin Meade 1981 Ron Gliha 1980 Kevin Meade 1979 Bob Maxwell 1978 Bob Maxwell 1977 Rick Beeman 1976 Marty Bezbatchenko 1975 Tom Kot 1974 Tom Kot 1973 Eric Schoch 1972 Eric Schoch 1971 Eric Schoch 1970 Mic Hutton 1969 Mic Hutton 1968 Don Zwisler 1967 Don Zwisler 1966 Don Zwisler 1965 Mike Martin 1964 Mike Martin 1963 Ron Boruszkowski 1962 Joe Mackey 1961 Joe Mackey 1960 Marco Burnette 1959 John Stone 1958 John Stone 1957 Tom Boggs 1956 Tom Boggs 1955 Tom Boggs 1954 Marion Rossi

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Att Cmp Int TD Pct Yards 383 208 8 9 .543 2,189 402 225 10 14 .560 2,438 522 326 16 25 .625 3,387 309 147 9 9 .476 1,655 336 166 13 10 .494 1,753 222 120 6 6 .541 1,349 399 231 14 20 .579 2,748 275 154 10 11 .560 1,623 380 199 11 18 .524 2,662 525 278 12 23 .529 3,455 346 220 8 18 .636 2,623 421 273 9 22 .648 3,549 380 250 9 15 .658 2,824 289 170 6 9 .588 2,053 283 143 11 17 .505 2,319 240 131 9 12 .546 1,896 300 148 7 8 .493 1,958 101 50 6 5 .495 715 125 60 7 5 .480 705 148 78 7 5 .527 864 79 44 6 2 .557 548 163 72 9 3 .442 1,157 201 101 10 5 .502 1,383 220 101 15 10 .459 1,599 186 87 10 7 .468 1,133 299 139 11 9 .465 1,819 299 142 15 11 .475 2,170 313 131 1 10 .418 1,675 163 84 12 7 .515 1,200 210 94 15 7 .448 1,413 206 80 15 5 .388 1,233 76 24 8 5 .316 438 148 76 10 7 .510 1,080 117 50 11 1 .427 646 107 44 9 2 .411 577 174 86 11 11 .494 1,217 119 60 6 2 .504 789 109 45 5 2 413 563 127 60 11 7 .472 872 147 61 9 5 .415 965 156 73 12 7 .467 1,039 174 97 10 10 .557 1,316 157 79 9 5 .500 956 75 39 9 7 .520 665 161 63 8 7 .391 1,058 175 81 12 15 .463 1,491 244 135 14 13 .553 2,012 175 65 14 2 .371 867 81 29 6 2 .258 418 214 94 16 5 .439 1,182 79 33 4 2 .418 410 83 34 6 4 .410 468 46 24 2 5 .522 491 72 42 7 6 .583 607 157 65 11 0 .414 599 231 102 22 3 .441 1,196 81 42 6 6 .519 439 71 40 4 9 .563 610 97 51 7 9 .526 810 95 42 8 10 .442 662 103 45 13 6 .437 836 GoZips.com/ZipsFB


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GETSY CAREER PASSING YARDS Player 1. Charlie Frye (2001-04) 2. James Washington (1997-00) 3. Luke Getsy (2005-06) 4. Kyle Pohl (2012-Pres.) 5. Chris Jacquemain (2007-09) 6. Mike Johnson (1988-89) 7. Vernon Stewart (1983-86) 8. Dalton Williams (2012) 9. Patrick Nicely (2009-11) 10. Don Zwisler (1965-68) 11. Mic Hutton (1969-71) 12. Eric Schoch (1971-73) 13. Jeff Sweitzer (1988-91) 14. Marcel Weems (1991-93) 15. John Stone (1956-59)

G Att Cmp Int TD Yards Pct YPG 46 1,436 913 32 64 11,049 .636 240.2 43 931 471 33 38 6,699 .506 155.8 25 905 477 23 41 6,117 .527 244.7 28 843 471 20 28 4,993 .559 178.3 23 385 674 24 31 4,371 .571 190.0 22 598 281 26 20 3,989 .470 181.3 36 596 263 44 20 3,945 .441 109.6 12 522 326 16 25 3,387 .625 282.2 29 614 308 20 18 3,358 .502 115.8 27 501 229 34 20 3,297 .457 122.1 29 439 185 28 25 3,142 .421 108.3 30 406 215 28 22 2,937 .530 97.9 27 408 189 25 17 2,744 .463 101.6 27 387 184 20 8 2,736 .475 101.3 30 395 191 30 16 2,270 .484 75.7

SEASON PASSING YARDS Player 1. Charlie Frye (2003) 2. Luke Getsy (2005) 3. Dalton Williams (2012) 4. Charlie Frye (2002) 5. Chris Jacquemain (2008) 6. Luke Getsy (2006) 7. Charlie Frye (2004) 8. Kyle Pohl (2013) 9. James Washington (2000) 10. Kyle Pohl (2014) 11. Mike Johnson (1988) 12. Charlie Frye (2001) 13. Don Zwisler (1968) 14. James Washington (1998) 15. James Washington (1999)

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Cmp Int TD Yards Pct YPG 273 9 22 3,549 .648 295.8 278 12 23 3,455 .529 265.8 326 16 25 3,387 .625 282.2 250 9 15 2,824 .658 235.3 231 14 20 2,748 .579 229.0 119 11 18 2,662 .524 221.8 220 8 18 2,623 .636 238.5 225 10 14 2,438 .560 203.2 143 11 17 2,319 .505 210.8 208 8 9 2,189 .543 218.9 142 15 11 2,170 .475 197.3 170 6 9 2,053 .588 186.6 135 14 13 2,012 .553 201.2 148 7 8 1,958 .493 178.0 131 9 12 1,896 .546 172.4

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Opponent vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-20-04 at Central Michigan, 11-8-03 vs. Northern Illinois, 12-1-05 vs. Kent State, 8-28-03 vs. Northern Illinois, 9-24-05 vs. MTSU, 9-11-04 at Western Mich., 10-6-07 at Central Michigan, 9-16-06 at Wisconsin, 9-6-03 at Buffalo, 9-27-03 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-28-02 at Ball State, 11-12-94 at Eastern Michigan, 10-5-02 at Youngstown St., 9-29-90 at Virginia, 9-21-02 vs. Massachusetts, 11-10-12 at Central Mich., 10-27-12 vs. Eastern Michigan, 10-4-14 vs. Northern Ill., 10-14-00 vs. Marshall, 11-5-04 vs. Louisiana, 9-21-13 at MTSU, 9-17-05 at Eastern Illinois, 10-14-89 at Florida Int., 9-8-12 vs. Eastern Mich., 11-24-01 at Kent State, 11-3-12 at Youngstown St., 11-22-68 at Michigan, 9-14-13 at Miami (Ohio), 10-13-01 vs. Howard, 8-28-14 vs. Youngstown St., 11-8-69 vs. Central Florida, 10-18-03 at Butler, 9-15-69 vs. Baldwin-Wallace, 11-9-68 vs. Bowling Green, 11-4-14 at Ohio, 10-17-98 vs. Eastern Mich., 9-13-03 at Ohio Wesleyan, 10-13-56

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16. Mike Johnson (1989) 11 299 17. Patrick Nicely (2010) 12 336 18. Andy Kubik (1987) 11 313 19. Clayton Moore (2011) 12 309 20. Chris Jacquemain (2007) 11 275 TOP SINGLE-GAME PASSING TOTALS Yards Player (Att-Comp-Int-TD) 1. 455 Luke Getsy (59-34-0-4) 2. 446 Dalton Williams (42-32-1-4) 446 Dalton Williams (48-37-1-3 4. 436 Charlie Frye (43-26-0-3) 5. 416 Charlie Frye (34-27-0-2) 6. 413 Luke Getsy (50-30-1-1) 7. 407 Charlie Frye (46-36-0-3) 8. 406 Luke Getsy (39-20-0-5) 9. 399 Charlie Frye (44-31-1-2) 10. 389 Chris Jacquemain (41-23-1-4) 11. 375 Luke Getsy (46-25-3-3) 12. 372 Charlie Frye (49-31-2-1) 13. 362 Charlie Frye (41-26-1-1) 14. 348 Charlie Frye (46-29-0-2) 15. 347 Brian Magrell (40-25-2-1) 16. 344 Charlie Frye (37-29-2-2) 17. 339 Jeff Sweitzer (46-22-3-1) 18. 336 Charlie Frye (47-27-1-1) 19. 332 Dalton Williams (51-34-4-1) 20. 329 Dalton Williams (51-31-2-2) 21. 326 Kyle Pohl (27-40-0-2) 22. 324 James Washington (28-12-2-3) 23. 322 Charlie Frye (45-28-2-3) 24. 321 Kyle Pohl (43-27-2-3) 25. 319 Luke Getsy (43-23-3-2) 26. 318 Mike Johnson (43-18-2-1) 27. 313 Dalton Williams (54-27-1-5) 313 Charlie Frye (33-21-0-2) 29. 312 Dalton Williams (41-30-0-2) 312 Don Zwisler (33-22-1-3) 31. 311 Kyle Pohl (49-25-2-2) 32. 309 Charlie Frye (31-21-0-2) 33. 308 Kyle Pohl (36-23-0-4) 308 Mic Hutton (26-15-2-3) 35. 307 Charlie Frye (38-27-0-1) 307 Mic Hutton (28-15-1-3) 307 Don Zwisler (26-15-1-2) 38. 304 Kyle Pohl (31-62-3-0) 304 James Washington (38-16-1-2) 40. 303 Charlie Frye (33-22-1-1) 41. 301 Tom Boggs (29-17-1-4)


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PASSING RECORDS MOST PASS ATTEMPTS - GAME Att Player 1. 62 Kyle Pohl 2. 59 Luke Getsy 3. 57 Luke Getsy 4. 56 Kyle Pohl 5. 54 Dalton Williams 6. 53 Dalton Williams 7. 51 Dalton Williams 51 Dalton Williams 51 Marco Burnette 10. 50 Dalton Williams 50 Dalton Williams 50 Luke Getsy 13. 49 Kyle Pohl 49 Dalton Williams 49 Charlie Frye 16. 48 Dalton Williams 47 Charlie Frye 18. 46 Luke Getsy 46 Luke Getsy 46 Charlie Frye 46 Charlie Frye 46 Jeff Sweitzer

Opponent vs. Bowling Green, 11-4-14 vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 vs. Central Michigan, 10-1-05 at Northern Illinois, 10-12-13 at Florida International, 9-8-12 at Ohio, 10-13-12 vs. Massachusetts, 11-10-12 at Central Michigan, 10-27-12 at Muskingum, 10-19-60 vs. Bowling Green, 10-6-12 vs. Central Florida, 8-30-12 vs. Northern Illinois, 12-1-05 at Michigan, 9-14-13 at Tennessee, 9-22-12 at Wisconsin, 9-6-03 vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12 at Virginia, 9-21-02 at Ohio, 11-16-06 at Central Michigan, 9-16-06 vs. Kent State, 8-28-03 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-28-02 at Youngstown State, 9-29-90

MOST PASS COMPLETIONS - GAME Comp Player 1. 37 Dalton Williams 2. 36 Charlie Frye 3. 34 Dalton Williams 34 Luke Getsy 5. 32 Dalton Williams 32 Dalton Williams 7. 31 Kyle Pohl 31 Dalton Williams 31 Charlie Frye 31 Charlie Frye 11. 30 Dalton Williams 30 Dalton Williams 30 Luke Getsy 30 Luke Getsy 15. 29 Dalton Williams 29 Charlie Frye 29 Charlie Frye 29 Charlie Frye 29 Charlie Frye 20. 28 Charlie Frye 21. 27 Kyle Pohl 27 Kyle Pohl 27 Dalton Williams 27 Dalton Williams 27 Charlie Frye 27 Charlie Frye 27 Charlie Frye

Opponent vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12 vs. Kent State, 8-28-03 vs. Massachusetts, 11-10-12 vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 at Ohio, 10-13-12 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 vs. Bowling Green, 11-4-14 at Central Michigan, 10-27-12 vs. Middle Tennessee St., 9-11-04 at Wisconsin, 9-6-03 at Kent State, 11-3-12 vs. Central Florida, 8-30-12 vs. Northern Illinois, 12-2-05 vs. Central Michigan, 10-1-05 vs. Bowling Green, 10-6-12 at Penn State, 9-4-04 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-28-02 at Eastern Michigan, 10-5-02 at Central Florida, 10-26-02 vs. Marshall, 11-5-04 vs. Eastern Michigan, 10-4-14 vs. Louisiana, 9-21-13 at Tennessee, 9-22-12 at Florida International, 9-8-12 at Central Michigan, 11-8-03 vs. Central Florida, 10-18-03 at Virginia, 9-21-02

LONGEST PASS PLAYS Yards Players 1. 92 Tom Kot to Greg Thurman 2. 87 Marcel Weems to Jeff Blakely 3. 85 James Washington to Jake Schifino 85 Marion Rossi to John Verdon 5. 84 Andy Kubik to Cornel Penland 6. 80 Alex Allen to Andre Jones 80 James Washington to Lavel Bailey 80 Mic Hutton to Jack Beidleman 9. 79 Luke Getsy to Dennis Kennedy 79 Brett Biggs to Jason Montgomery 79 Jeff Sweitzer to Harold Robinson 79 Vernon Stewart to Willie Davis 13. 78 Luke Getsy to Jason Montgomery 14. 77 Luke Getsy to David Harvey 77 Kyle Pohl to Zach D’Orazio 77 James Washington to Lavel Bailey 77 Greg Gromek to Devon Scott 18. 75 James Washington to Jake Schifino 75 Eric Schoch to Mac Thomas 20. 74 Charlie Frye to Brett Biggs 21. 73 Mike Junko to Lew Lawhorn 22. 72 Luke Getsy to Jabari Arthur 72 Charlie Frye to Matt Cherry 72 James Washington to Jake Schifino 72 Don Zwisler to Dan Ruff 72 John Cistone to Buster Rizzo 27. 71 James Washington to Lavel Bailey 71 Eric Schoch to Mac Thomas 29. 70 Luke Getsy to David Harvey 70 James Washington to Jake Schifino 70 Vernon Stewart to Willie Davis 70 M. Bezbatchenko to Terry Cameron 70 James Washington to Jake Schifino

Opponent at Indiana State, 11-2-74 at Temple, 10-23-93 vs. Buffalo, 11-11-00; vs. Mount Union, 10-17-53 at Louisville, 10-24-87 at Northern Ill., 10-31-09 vs. Northern Ill., 10-14-00 vs. Tampa, 9-20-69 vs. Northern Ill., 9-24-05 at Purdue, 9-10-05 at Temple, 9-23-91 vs. Eastern Ky., 9-22-84 vs. Northern Ill., 9-24-05 vs. Buffalo, 11-9-06 vs. Louisiana, 9-21-13 vs. Western Mich., 10-30-99 vs. BGSU, 11-2-96 vs. Ohio, 10-9-99 vs. YSU, 10-20-73 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-20-04 at Central Mich., 9-2-95 vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 at Miami (Ohio), 10-13-01 at Ohio, 10-17-98; at Eastern Ky., 10-19-68 vs. Case Tech, 9-22-51 vs. BGSU, 10-16-99 at Northern Mich., 10-13-73 at Cincinnati, 10-7-06 vs. Northern Ill., 10-14-00 vs. Eastern Mich., 9-21-85 at Western Ill., 9-9-78 vs. Northern Ill., 10-14-00

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RECEIVING RECORDS RECEPTIONS Game 15 by Jabari Arthur Season 86 by Jabari Arthur Career 184 by Jabari Arthur

at Western Mich., 10-6-07 2007 2004-07

YARDS GAINED Game 223 by Jabari Arthur (15 rec) 201 by Lavel Bailey (12 rec) Season 1,210 by Domenik Hixon (75 rec) Career 2,653 by Jabari Arthur (184 rec)

at Western Mich., 10-6-07 vs, Marshall, 9-5-98 2005 2004-07

HIGHEST AVERAGE GAIN PER RECEPTION Game (Min. 5) 39.0 by Dan Ruff (5 for 195) Season (Min. 30) 22.9 by Dan Ruff (33 for 757) Career (Min. 75) 19.9 by Dan Ruff (127 for 2,531)

MOST RECEPTIONS BY A RUNNING BACK Game 10 by DeShawn Brown at Ball State, 11-12-94

vs. Ball State, 10-4-69 1969 1967-70

vs. Ball State, 1969 (last by Jabari Arthur at Western Mich., 10-6-07)

Season

11 by Dan Ruff 10 by Jabari Arthur 10 by David Harvey 10 by Dan Ruff 9 by Jerrod Dillard 9 by Lavel Bailey

1968 2007 2006 1969 2012 1999

Career

27 by Dan Ruff 21 by Lavel Bailey 17 by Jabari Arthur 15 by Mac Thomas

1967-70 1997-2000 2004-07 1970-73

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65 by Brett Biggs 39 by Dennis Kennedy 38 by Jawon Chisholm 38 by Brandon Payne

2005 2006 2012 2002

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97 by Brett Biggs 93 by Dennis Kennedy 87 by Brandon Payne

2004-05 2004-08 1999-2002

YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS Year Player G No. Yards YPC TD RPG 2014 Zach D’Orazio 12 62 658 10.6 1 5.2 2013 Zach D’Orazio 12 42 567 13.5 4 3.5 2012 Marquelo Suel 12 76 820 10.8 5 6.3 2011 Keith Sconiers 12 47 639 13.6 5 3.9 2010 Jeremy LaFrance 10 43 534 12.4 6 4.3 2009 Andre Jones 7 33 553 16.8 4 4.7 2008 Deryn Bowser 12 64 785 12.3 4 5.3 2007 Jabari Arthur 12 86 1,171 13.6 10 7.2 2006 David Harvey 12 43 914 21.3 10 3.8 2005 Domenik Hixon 13 75 1,210 16.1 8 5.8 2004 Domenik Hixon 11 66 882 13.4 6 6.0 2003 Matt Cherry 12 66 904 13.7 4 5.5 2002 Miquel Irvin 12 53 535 10.1 1 4.4 2001 Matt Cherry 11 48 630 13.1 3 4.4 2000 Lavel Bailey 11 44 876 19.9 8 4.4 1999 Lavel Bailey 11 42 941 22.4 9 3.8 1998 Lavel Bailey 11 41 558 13.6 1 3.7 1997 Willie Spencer 11 43 521 12.1 2 3.9 1996 Devon Scott 11 30 399 13.3 1 2.7 1995 Eddie Alford 9 46 591 11.8 3 5.1 1994 DeShawn Brown 11 20 255 12.8 1 1.8 1993 Kenny Chapman 10 31 636 20.5 4 3.1 1992 Kenny Chapman 11 36 581 16.1 1 3.3 1991 Harold Robinson 11 37 779 21.1 3 3.4 1990 Bradford Jones 11 17 221 13.0 1 1.5 1989 Leonard Thomas 11 28 359 12.8 2 2.5 1988 Leonard Thomas 11 44 654 14.9 5 4.0 1987 Kurt Latell 11 35 466 13.3 1 3.2 1986 Chris Kelley 11 31 480 15.5 4 2.8 1985 Willie Davis 11 52 814 15.6 5 4.7 1984 Willie Davis 11 51 878 17.2 2 4.6 1983 Rick Bailey 11 33 536 16.2 5 3.0 1982 Rick Bailey 11 33 555 16.8 2 3.0 1981 James White 10 26 371 14.3 0 2.6 1980 Pat Snow 11 29 392 13.5 3 2.6 1979 James White 11 38 489 12.9 5 3.5 1978 James White 11 25 312 12.5 1 2.3 1977 Ron Fuller 11 20 350 17.5 1 1.8 1976 Glenn Evans 10 29 393 13.6 4 2.9 1975 Glenn Evans 11 32 458 14.3 2 2.9 1974 Ron Fuller 10 26 406 15.6 2 2.4 1973 Mac Thomas 11 37 713 19.3 6 3.4 1972 Mac Thomas 9 28 428 15.3 2 3.1 1971 Mac Thomas 10 31 597 19.2 7 3.1 1970 Dan Ruff 10 37 676 18.3 5 3.7 1969 Dan Ruff 10 33 757 22.9 10 3.3 1968 Dan Ruff 10 52 1,041 20.0 11 5.2 1967 Jerry Malizia 9 13 268 20.6 1 1.4 1966 Tom Flaherty 9 11 139 12.6 0 1.2

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SMITH 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954

Craig Hartz Ray Glinsky Ray Glinsky Ray Glinsky Tom Adolph Jim Lupori Bruce Mackey John Rainey John Rainey Gene White Gene White John Verdon

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CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADERS Player 1. Jabari Arthur (2004-07) 2. Matt  Cherry (2000-03) 3. Domenik Hixon (2002-05) 4. Lavel Bailey (1997-2000) 5. Jake Schifino (1998-2001) 6. Dan Ruff (1967-70) 7. Keith Sconiers (2010-14) 8. Marquelo Suel (2011-12) 9. James White (1977-81) 10. Willie Davis (1983-85) 11. Miquel Irvin (2002-03) 12. Brett Biggs (2004-05) 13. Mac Thomas (1970-73) 14. Dennis Kennedy (2005-08) 15. Nick Sparks (2001-03)

26 31 26 17 13 39 22 15 12 15 15 30

241 446 562 211 313 422 287 155 206 238 186 468

9.3 14.3 21.6 12.4 24.1 10.8 13.0 10.3 17.2 15.9 12.4 15.6

1 2 4 2 2 1 1 1 4 2 2 1

2.9 3.4 2.9 1.9 1.6 4.3 2.4 1.7 1.3 1.7 1.9 3.8

G No. 45 184 41 149 24 141 44 138 42 131 37 127 43 114 21 110 35 106 31 104 24 103 24 97 35 96 46 93 28 90

Yards YPC 2,653 14.4 1,997 13.4 2,092 14.8 2,577 18.7 1,986 15.2 2,531 19.9 1,366 12.0 1,237 11.2 1,367 12.9 1,718 16.5 1,123 10.9 956 9.8 1,738 18.1 745 8.0 1,217 13.5

TD RPG 17 4.1 10 3.6 14 5.9 21 3.1 10 3.1 27 3.4 6 2.7 9 5.2 6 3.0 7 3.4 4 4.3 6 4.0 15 2.7 2 2.0 5 3.2

CAREER RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS Player G No 1. Jabari Arthur (2004-07) 45 184 2. Lavel Bailey (1997-2000) 44 138 3. Dan Ruff (1967-70) 37 127 4. Domenik Hixon (2002-05) 24 141 5. Matt  Cherry (2000-03) 41 149 6. Jake Schifino (1998-2001) 42 131 7. Mac Thomas (1970-73) 35 96 8. Willie Davis (1983-85) 31 104 9. Ron Fuller (1974-77) 45 87 10. Jack Beidleman (1967-70) 38 86

Yards YPC 2,653 14.4 2,577 18.7 2,531 19.9 2,092 14.8 1,997 13.4 1,986 15.2 1,738 18.1 1,718 16.5 1,531 17.6 1,414 16.4

TD RPG 17 4.1 21 3.1 27 3.4 14 5.9 10 3.6 10 3.1 15 2.7 7 3.4 6 1.9 7 2.3

SEASON RECEPTIONS LEADER Player 1. Jabari Arthur (2007) 2. Marquelo Suel (2012) 3. Domenik Hixon (2005) 4. Domenik Hixon (2004) Matt  Cherry (2003) 6. Brett Biggs (2005) 7. Deryn Bowser (2008) 8. Zach D’Orazio (2014) 9. Nick  Sparks (2003) 10. Miquel Irvin (2002) 11. Willie Davis (1985) Dan Ruff (1968) 13. Willie Davis (1984) 14. Miquel Irvin (2003) 15. L.T. Smith (2012) Dee Frieson (2012) Jason Montgomery (2005) Matt Cherry (2001) 19. Keith Sconiers (2011) Andre Jones (2008) 21. Eddie Alford (1995)

G 12 12 13 11 12 13 12 12 12 12 11 10 11 12 12 12 12 11 12 11 9

No 86 76 75 66 66 65 64 62 57 53 52 52 51 50 48 48 48 48 47 47 46

Yards 1,171 820 1,210 882 904 535 785 658 740 535 814 1,041 878 588 509 400 702 630 639 678 591

SEASON RECEIVING YARDS Player 1. Domenik Hixon (2005) 2. Jabari Arthur (2007) 3. Dan Ruff (1968) 4. Lavel Bailey (1999) 5. David Harvey (2006) 6. Matt  Cherry (2003) 7. Domenik Hixon (2004) 8. Willie Davis (1984) 9. Lavel Bailey (2000) 10. Marquelo Suel (2012)

G 13 12 10 11 12 12 11 11 11 12

No 75 86 52 42 43 66 66 51 44 76

Yards YPC 1,210 16.1 1,171 13.6 1,041 20.0 941 22.4 914 21.3 904 13.7 882 13.4 878 17.2 876 19.9 820 10.8

SINGLE-GAME RECEPTIONS LEADERS Rec. Player 1. 15 Jabari Arthur 2. 13 Domenik Hixon 13 Willie Davis 13 Jim Lupori 5. 12 Marquelo Suel 12 Matt Cherry 12 Lavel Bailey 8. 11 Marquelo Suel 11 Marquelo Suel 11 Jabari Arthur 11 Matt Cherry 11 Eddie Alford 11 Willie Davis 11 James White 11 Bob Clayton 16. 10 Zach D’Orazio 10 L.T. Smith 10 Marquelo Suel 10 Domenik Hixon 10 Jason Montgomery 10 Miquel Irvin 10 DeShawn Brown

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YPC 13.6 10.8 16.1 13.4 13.7 8.2 12.3 10.6 13.0 10.1 15.6 20.0 17.2 11.8 10.6 8.3 14.6 13.1 13.6 14.4 11.8

TD RPG 10 7.2 5 6.3 8 5.8 6 6.0 4 5.5 4 5.0 4 5.3 1 5.2 4 4.8 1 4.4 5 4.7 11 5.2 2 4.6 3 4.2 3 4.0 4 4.0 7 3.7 3 4.4 5 3.9 7 4.3 3 5.1 TD RPG 8 5.8 10 7.2 11 5.2 9 3.8 10 3.6 4 5.5 6 6.0 2 4.6 8 4.0 5 6.3

Opponent at Central Michigan, 10-6-07 vs. Marshall, 11-5-04 at Kent State, 9-1-84 at Muskingum, 10-29-60 at Tennessee, 9-22-12 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-28-02 vs. Marshall, 9-5-98 at Kent State, 11-3-12 vs. Central Michigan, 10-29-11 vs. Army, 9-1-07 at Miami (Ohio), 10-13-01 at Western Michigan, 10-7-95 at Austin Peay, 11-23-85 vs. Indiana State, 9-29-79 at Temple, 9-22-73 vs. Massachusetts, 11-18-14 vs. Eastern Michigan, 10-4-14 vs. Massachusetts 11-10-12 vs. Central Mich., 10-1-05 vs. MTSU., 9-11-04 vs. Kent State, 8-28-03 at Ball State, 11-12-94

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Opponent at Western Michigan, 10-6-07 at Kent State, 9-1-84 vs. Ball State, 10-4-69 vs. Marshall, 11-5-04 at Miami (Ohio), 10-13-01 at Temple, 11-23-91 vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 vs. Youngstown St., 11-8-69 at Middle Tennessee, 9-17-05 at Kent State, 9-1-84 at Butler, 9-15-69 at East Carolina, 10-5-91 vs. Northern Illinois, 10-14-00 at Temple, 11-18-67 at Virginia Tech, 10-14-95 vs. VMI, 9-24-11 at Northern Illinois, 10-31-09 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-28-02 at Ball State, 11-12-94 at Miami (Ohio), 11-6-99 at Austin Peay, 11-23-85 vs. Kent State, 8-28-03 vs. Illinois State, 11-2-68 at Youngstown St., 11-22-68 vs. Morehead State, 9-18-76 at Louisville, 10-24-87 vs. Western Mich., 10-30-99 at Wooster, 10-19-63 vs. Northern Illinois, 12-1-05 vs. Buffalo, 11-9-06 at Navy, 10-23-99 at Miami (Ohio), 10-4-03 vs. Eastern Michigan, 9-2-95 vs. Central Michigan, 10-1-05 vs. Cincinnati, 9-17-11 at Central Michigan, 9-16-06 at Central Michigan, 11-8-03 vs. Kent State, 9-11-93 vs. Buffalo, 11-11-00 at Northern Illinois, 9-3-88 at Bowling Green, 9-28-85 at Marshall, 10-20-76 at Western Michigan, 10-7-95 at Youngstown State, 9-4-82 vs. Temple, 10-18-75 at Central Michigan, 9-16-06 at Temple, 10-23-93 at Buffalo, 9-27-03 vs. Central Florida, 9-16-00 vs. Butler, 9-19-70 vs. Ohio, 11-7-07 at Rutgers, 10-27-90 at North Carolina St., 9-9-06 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-20-04 at Temple, 9-22-73 vs. Kent State, 11-7-09 at Muskingum, 10-29-60 at Michigan, 9-14-13 vs. Army, 9-1-07 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-20-04 vs. Denison, 10-23-54

62. 64. 67. 70. 71. 72. 74. 78. 81. 83. 87. 90. 92. 95. 100. 102. 103. 106. 107. 109. 111. 112. 113. 115.

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Lavel Bailey (8) Kenny Chapman (3) Jake Schifino (3) Kenny Chapman (7) Joe Richardson (3) Lavel Bailey (5) Devon Scott (5) Dan Ruff (6) Lavern Bass (6) Bob Smith (7) Jalil Carter (7) Jack Beidleman (5) Andrew Pratt (3) Jabari Arthur (7) Domenik Hixon (9) Jason Montgomery (10) Zach D’Orazio (9) L.T. Smith (10) Deryn Bowser (8) Domenik Hixon (7) Tom Flaherty (7) Matt Cherry (8) Miquel Irvin (6) Joe Little (6) Greg Thurman (3) Andre Jones (8) Andre Jones (5) Willie Davis (9) Harold Robinson (5) Jack Beidleman (7) Marquelo Suel (11) Lavel Bailey (5) Kenny Chapman (6) Zach D’Orazio (4) Jabari Arthur (8) Lavel Bailey (5) Rick Bailey (3) Bob Clayton (11) Jalil Carter (5) Matt Cherry (7) Lavel Bailey (6) Matt Cherry (5) Harold Robinson (6) Tom Adolph (8) Willie Spencer (8) Marquelo Suel (10) Marquelo Suel (8) Domenik Hixon (6) Miquel Irvin (7) Jeff Blakely (3) Willie Spencer (5) Jabari Arthur (4) Miquel Irvin (10) Andre Jones (5)

vs. Eastern Mich., 11-14-98 vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-6-93 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-30-00 at Western Michigan, 9-18-93 at Ohio Wesleyan, 10-6-62 at Eastern Michigan, 9-25-99 vs. Bowling Green, 11-2-96 at Indiana State, 11-2-74 vs. Temple, 11-7-92 at Western Michigan, 9-5-87 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-17-10 vs. Youngstown St., 11-8-69 vs. James Madison, 9-7-13 at Indiana, 9-15-07 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-20-04 vs. MTSU, 9-11-04 at Ohio, 10-18-14 vs. Eastern Michigan, 10-4-14 vs. Ball State, 9-13-08 vs. MTSU, 9-11-04 vs. Butler, 11-6-65 at Central Michigan, 11-8-03 vs. Eastern Michigan, 9-23-03 at Youngstown State, 9-29-90 at Indiana State, 11-2-74 at Bowling Green , 11-20-09 at Eastern Mich., 10-18-08 vs. Morehead State, 10-13-84 vs. Illinois State, 9-14-91 vs. Eastern Michigan, 10-5-68 vs. Central Michigan, 10-29-11 vs. Bowling Green, 10-16-99 vs. Youngstown St., 11-14-92 vs. Louisiana, 9-21-13 vs. Central Mich., 11-23-07 vs. Buffalo, 11-11-00 vs. Youngstown St., 11-5-83 at Temple, 9-22-73 vs. Buffalo, 11-26-10 at Connecticut, 10-25-03 at Bowling Green, 10-7-00 vs. Central Michigan, 9-14-02 at Central Michigan, 9-21-91 at Wittenberg, 11-14-59 at Marshall, 10-11-97 vs. Massachusetts, 11-10-12 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 vs. Northern Illinois, 9-24-05 at Eastern Mich., 10-05-02 vs. Kent State, 9-11-93 vs. Central Michigan, 10-4-97 vs. Bowling Green, 11-4-06 vs. Kent State, 8-28-03 at Army, 9-20-08

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ALL-TIME 100-YARD GAMES Yards Player (Rec.) 1. 223 Jabari Arthur (15) 2. 201 Willie Davis (13) 3. 195 Dan Ruff (5) 4. 192 Domenik Hixon (13) 5. 189 Matt Cherry (11) 6. 184 Harold Robinson (8) 7. 180 Jabari Arthur (8) 180 Dan Ruff (7) 9. 169 Domenik Hixon (9) 10. 165 Willie Davis (13) 11. 163 Dan Ruff (6) 12. 160 Harold Robinson (8) 13. 156 Lavel Bailey (4) 156 Jerry Malizia (4) 15. 155 Lew Lawhorn (7) 16. 154 Keith Sconiers (8) 154 Andre Jones (6) 154 Matt Cherry (12) 154 DeShawn Brown (10) 20. 153 Lavel Bailey (4) 21. 151 Willie Davis (11) 22. 150 Matt Cherry (7) 23. 149 Dan Ruff (7) 24. 148 Dan Ruff (7) 25. 147 Glenn Evans (7) 26. 146 Cornel Penland (5) 27. 145 Lavel Bailey (4) 145 Ray Glinsky (4) 29. 144 Domenik Hixon (8) 30. 143 David Harvey (6) 143 Lavel Bailey (7) 32. 142 Nick Sparks (7) 33. 141 Eddie Alford (9) 34. 138 Domenik Hixon (10) 35. 137 Keith Sconiers (7) 137 Jabari Arthur (8) 137 Nick Sparks (8) 137 Kenny Chapman (6) 39. 136 Jake Schifino (4) 136 Leonard Thomas (9) 136 Willie Davis (6) 136 Ron Fuller (9) 43. 135 Eddie Alford (11) 44. 134 Rick Bailey (5) 134 Glenn Evans (8) 46. 133 David Harvey (5) 133 Jeff Blakely (3) 48. 131 Matt Cherry (8) 131 Lavel Bailey (6) 50. 130 Wayne Sovlansky (6) 51. 129 Jabari Arthur (8) 129 Harold Robinson (3) 53. 128 David Harvey (3) 54. 127 Brett Biggs (5) 127 Mac Thomas (8) 56. 126 Jeremy LaFrance (8) 126 Jim Lupori (13) 58. 125 L.T. Smith (5) 125 Jabari Arthur (11) 125 Jason Montgomery (7) 125 John Verdon (5)


TOTAL OFFENSE RECORDS MOST PLAYS Game 65 by Kyle Pohl (294 yards) vs. Bowling Green, 11-4-14 Season 581 by Luke Getsy (3,426 yards) 2005 Career 1,711 by Charlie Frye (11,478 yards) 2001-04

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PLAYS PER GAME Season 45.9 by Dalton Williams (551, 12 games) 44.7 by Luke Getsy (581, 13 games) 44.3 by Charlie Frye (532, 12 games) Career 40.8 by Luke Getsy (1,019, 25 games) 37.1 by Charlie Frye (1,711, 46 games) 37.0 by Mike Johnson (814 , 22 games) YARDS GAINED Quarter 239 by Luke Getsy (4th, 15 rushing, 224 passing) 231 by Luke Getsy (4th, 1 rushing, 231 passing) 192 by Charlie Frye (2nd, 6 rushing, 186 passing) 186 by Eric Schoch (4th, 0 rushing, 186 passing) Half 338 by Luke Getsy (2nd, 1 rushing, 337 passing) 287 by Luke Getsy (2nd, 2 rushing, 285 passing) 278 by Charlie Frye (1st, 15 rushing, 263 passing) 273 by Chris Jaquemain (1st, 1 rushing, 272 passing) 268 by Charlie Frye (1st, -4 rushing, 272 passing) Game 460 by Charlie Frye (44 rushing 416 passing) Season 3,837 by Charlie Frye (288 rushing 3,549 passing) Career 11,478 by Charlie Frye (429 rushing, 11,049 passing)

2012 2005 2003 2005-06 2001-04 1988-89

vs. Northern Illinois, 12-1-05 vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 at Central Michigan, 11-8-03 at Temple, 9-8-73 vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 vs. Northern Illinois, 12-1-05 at Central Michigan, 11-8-03 at Western Michigan, 10-6-07 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-20-04 at Central Michigan, 11-8-03

YARDS GAINED PER GAME Season 319.8 by Charlie Frye (3,837 in 12 games) 271.8 by Dalton Williams (3,262 in 12 games) 263.5 by Luke Getsy (3,426 in 13 games) Career 249.5 by Charlie Frye (11,478 in 46 games)

2003 2001-04

2003 2012 2005 2001-04

YARDS GAINED IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES 2 Games 858 by Luke Getsy (420 vs. Northern Illinois, 438 vs. Memphis) 786 by Charlie Frye (460 at Central Michigan, 326 vs. Ohio) 3 Games 1,170 by Charlie Frye (384 vs. UCF, 460 at Central Michigan, 326 vs. Ohio) 4 Games 1,449 by Charlie Frye (279 at Miami (Ohio), 384 vs. UCF, 460 at Central Mich., 326 vs. Ohio)

2005 2003 2003 2003

TD RESPONSIBILITY (BY RUSHING AND PASSING) Game 5 by Dalton Williams (all passing) vs. Florida Int., 9-8-12 5 by Luke Getsy (all passing) vs. Northern Illinois, 9-24-05 5 by Bobby Hendry (all rushing) vs. Eastern Mich., 11-24-01 5 by Terry Cameron (all rushing) vs. Northern Iowa, 11-18-78 Season 29 by Charlie Frye (rushed 7, passed 22) 2003 Career 83 by Charlie Frye (rushed 19, passed 64) 2001-04

YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS Year Player, Position 2014 Kyle Pohl, QB 2013 Kyle Pohl, QB 2012 Dalton Williams, QB 2011 Clayton Moore, QB 2010 Patrick Nicely, QB 2009 Patrick Nicely, QB 2008 Chris Jacquemain, QB 2007 Chris Jacquemain, QB 2006 Luke Getsy, QB 2005 Luke Getsy, QB 2004 Charlie Frye, QB 2003 Charlie Frye, QB 2002 Charlie Frye, QB 2001 Charlie Frye, QB 2000 James Washington, QB 1999 James Washington, QB 1998 James Washington, QB 1997 Greg Lomax, RB 1996 Yasin Reeder, RB 1995 Mike Junko, QB 1994 Brian Magrell, QB 1993 Marcel Weems, QB 1992 Marcel Weems, QB 1991 Jeff Sweitzer, QB 1990 Jeff Sweitzer, QB 1989 Mike Johnson, QB 1988 Mike Johnson, QB 1987 Andy Kubik, QB 1986 Mike Clark, RB 1985 Vernon Stewart, QB 1984 Vernon Stewart, QB 1983 James Black, RB 1982 James Black, RB 1981 Dennis Brumfield, RB 1980 Dennis Brumfield, RB 1979 Paul Winters, RB 1978 Paul Winters, RB 1977 Rick Beeman, QB 1976 Marty Bezbatchenko, QB 1975 Tom Kot, QB 1974 Tom Kot, QB 1973 Eric Schoch, QB 1972 Eric Schoch, QB 1971 Eric Schoch, QB 1970 Mic Hutton, QB 1969 Mic Hutton, QB 1968 Don Zwisler, QB 1967 Don Zwisler, QB 1966 Ron Tyson, RB 1965 Mike Martin, QB 1964 Mike Martin, QB 1963 John Lahoski, RB 1962 Joe Mackey, QB 1961 Joe Mackey, QB 1960 Marco Burnette, QB 1959 John Stone, QB 1958 Art Bailey, RB 1957 Art Bailey, RB 1956 Tom Boggs, QB 1955 Ben Kimbrough, HB 1954 Marion Rossi, QB

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Plays 429 474 551 400 397 264 454 323 438 581 446 532 482 351 335 322 386 127 168 188 98 316 382 326 255 412 402 370 245 289 266 351 306 273 254 318 177 168 200 205 210 297 286 177 224 231 310 238 215 264 108 159 107 172 196 251 158 133 143 78 59

Pass 2,189 2,438 3,387 1,655 1,753 1,349 2,748 1,623 2,662 3,455 2,623 3,549 2,824 2,053 2,319 1,896 1,958 0 0 864 548 1,157 1,383 1,599 1,133 1,819 2,170 1,675 0 1,413 1,233 0 0 0 0 0 0 563 872 965 1,039 1,316 956 665 1,058 1,491 2,012 867 0 1,182 410 0 491 607 -19 1,196 12 0 810 0 836

Rush 18 96 -125 132 -125 46 46 -44 -142 -29 -6 288 125 22 99 40 114 835 781 -89 65 298 754 420 322 398 262 20 1,786 312 128 1,568 1,188 1,041 1,000 1,298 806 -12 172 12 94 468 361 405 185 -57 137 14 926 92 34 766 747 371 599 -47 650 651 -36 792 - 1

Yards 2,207 2,534 3,262 1,787 1,628 1,395 2,794 1,579 2,520 3,426 2,617 3,837 2,949 2,075 2,418 1,936 2,072 835 781 775 613 1,455 2,137 2,019 1,455 2,217 2,432 1,695 1,786 1,725 1,361 1,568 1,188 1,041 1,000 1,298 806 551 1,044 977 1,133 1,784 1,317 1,070 1,243 1,434 2,149 881 926 1,274 444 766 738 978 580 1,149 662 651 774 792 835

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TOTAL OFFENSE RECORDS G Plays Pass Rush Tot Yds YPG 46 1,711 11,049 429 11,478 249.5 43 1,192 6,699 325 7,024 163.3 25 1,019 6,117 -171 5,946 263.5 28 972 4,993 140 5,133 183.3 36 851 3,945 790 4,735 131.5 22 814 3,989 660 4,649 211.3 23 597 4,371 2 4,373 190.1 32 804 0 4,257 4,257 133.0 30 760 2,937 1,234 4,171 139.0 27 741 2,736 1,130 3,866 143.2 27 690 3,297 268 3,565 132.0 29 629 3,142 352 3,494 120.5 27 586 2,744 742 3,486 129.1 46 706 8 3,403 3,411 74.1 29 700 3,358 -89 3,269 112.7 12 551 3,387 -125 3,262 271.8 31 731 0 3,054 3,054 98.5 38 561 0 3,032 3,032 79.8 39 626 0 2,861 2,861 73.4 41 603 0 2,847 2,847 69.4 42 642 0 2,847 2,847 67.8 29 594 0 2,613 2,613 90.1 46 562 86 2,522 2,608 56.7 31 625 0 2,314 2,314 74.6 30 458 2,270 -85 2,185 72.8 21 415 2,004 106 2,110 100.5 24 469 0 2,101 2,101 87.5 16 363 1,473 572 2,045 127.8 33 438 33 2,003 2,036 61.7 21 445 1,866 138 2,004 95.4

TOP SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCES Yards Player (passing+rushing) 1. 460 Charlie Frye (44 plays, 416+44) 2. 446 Dalton Williams (42 plays, 446+0) 446 Dalton Williams (48 plays, 446+0) 4. 438 Luke Getsy (64 plays, 455+-17) 5. 420 Luke Getsy (58 plays, 413+7) 6. 415 Charlie Frye (57 plays, 399+16) 7. 414 Charlie Frye (46 plays, 407+7) 8. 406 Luke Getsy (39 plays, 406+0) 9. 402 Chris Jacquemain (49 plays, 389+13) 10. 396 Charlie Frye (56 plays, 436-40) 11. 384 Charlie Frye (39 plays, 307+77) 12. 377 Brian Magrell (46 plays, 347+30) 13. 374 Charlie Frye (37 plays, 344+30) 14. 364 Kyle Pohl (48 plays, 321+43) 364 Charlie Frye (30 plays, 362+2) 16. 361 Luke Getsy (50 plays, 375-14) 17. 359 Charlie Frye (59 plays, 322+37) 18. 356 Kyle Pohl (62 plays, 308+48) 19. 352 Charlie Frye (38 plays, 372-20) 20. 345 Charlie Frye (42 plays, 348-3) 21. 341 Charlie Frye (31 plays, 303+38) 22. 340 Mike Johnson (55 plays, 318+12) 23. 333 James Washington (34 plays, 324+9) 24. 329 Dalton Williams (51 plays, 329+0) 329 Luke Getsy (48 plays, 319+10) 26. 327 Charlie Frye (29 plays, 313+14) 27. 326 Charlie Frye (27 plays, 277+49) 28. 325 Carlton Jackson (55 plays, 192+133) 325 Don Zwisler (35 plays, 307+18) 30. 323 Dalton Williams (53 plays, 332-9)

SEASON TOTAL YARDS Player, Position 1. Charlie Frye, QB (2003) 2. Luke Getsy, QB (2005) 3. Dalton Williams, QB (2012) 4. Charlie Frye, QB (2002) 5. Chris Jacquemain, QB (2008) 6. Charlie Frye, QB (2004) 7. Kyle Pohl, QB (2013) 8. Luke Getsy, QB (2006) 9. Mike Johnson, QB (1988) 10. James Washington, QB (2000) 11. Mike Johnson, QB (1989) 12. Kyle Pohl, QB (2014) 13. Don Zwisler, QB (1968) 14. Marcel Weems, QB (1992) 15. Charlie Frye, QB (2001) 16. James Washington, QB (1998) 17. Jeff Sweitzer, QB (1991) 18. James Washington, QB (1999) 19. Clayton Moore, QB (2011) 20. Mike Clark, TB (1986) 21. Eric Schoch, QB (1973) 22. Vernon Stewart, QB (1985) 23. Patrick Nicely, QB (2010) 24. Chris Jacquemain, QB (2007) 25. James Black, TB (1983)

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MOST PLAYS SINGLE GAME 1. 65 Kyle Pohl 2. 64 Luke Getsy 3. 63 Kyle Pohl 4. 62 Kyle Pohl 5. 61 Luke Getsy 6. 59 Charlie Frye 59 Charlie Frye 8. 58 Dalton Williams 58 Luke Getsy 58 Charlie Frye 11. 57 Dalton Williams 57 Charlie Frye 13. 56 Dalton Williams 56 Charlie Frye 56 Charlie Frye 56 Charlie Frye 17. 55 Carlton Jackson 55 Charlie Frye 55 Mike Johnson 20. 54 Dalton Williams 54 Marco Burnette 22. 53 Dalton Williams 53 Jeff Sweitzer 24. 52 Kyle Pohl 52 James Black

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Plays 532 581 551 482 454 446 474 438 402 335 412 429 310 382 351 386 326 322 400 245 297 289 397 323 351

Pass 3,549 3,455 3,387 2,824 2,748 2,623 2,483 2,662 2,170 2,319 1,819 2,189 2,012 1,383 2,053 1,958 1,599 1,896 1,655 0 1,316 1,413 1,753 1,623 0

Rush Tot Yds 288 3,837 -29 3,426 -125 3,262 125 2,949 46 2,794 -6 2,617 96 2,534 -142 2,520 262 2,432 99 2,418 398 2,217 18 2,207 137 2,149 754 2,137 22 2,075 114 2,072 420 2,019 40 1,936 132 1,787 1,786 1,786 468 1,784 312 1,725 -125 1,628 -44 1,579 1,568 1,568

YPG 319.8 263.5 271.8 245.8 232.8 237.9 211.2 210.0 221.1 219.8 201.5 220.7 214.9 194.3 188.6 188.4 183.5 176.0 148.9 162.4 162.2 156.8 143.5 142.

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Opponent at Central Mich., 11-8-03 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 vs. Morgan St., 9-15-12 vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 vs. Northern Ill., 12-1-05 vs. MTSU, 9-11-04 vs. Kent State, 8-28-03 vs. Northern Ill., 9-24-05 at Western Mich., 10-6-07 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-20-04 vs. Central Fla., 10-18-03 at Ball State, 11-12-94 at Eastern Mich., 10-5-02 vs. Louisiana, 9-21-13 at Buffalo, 9-27-03 at Central Mich., 9-16-06 vs. Marshall, 11-5-04 vs. Howard, 8-218-14 at Wisconsin, 9-6-03 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-28-02 vs. Eastern Mich., 9-13-03 at Eastern Ill., 10-14-89 vs. Northern Ill., 10-14-00 at Central Mich., 10-27-12 at MTSU, 9-17-05 vs. Eastern Mich., 11-24-01 vs. Ohio, 11-15-03 at BGSU, 11-2-07 vs. Baldwin-Wall. 11-9-68 vs. UMass, 11-10-12

vs. Bowling Green, 11-4-14 vs. Memphis, 12-26-05 at Northern Ill., 10-12-13 vs. Howard, 8-28-14 vs. Central Mich., 10-1-05 vs. Marshall, 11-5-04 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-28-02 at Florida Int., 9-8-12 vs. Northern Illinois, 12-1-05 at Virginia, 9-21-02 vs. Bowling Green, 10-6-12 vs. MTSU, 9-11-05 at Ohio, 10-13-12 vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-20-04 at Wisconsin, 9-6-03 vs. Kent State, 8-28-03 at Bowling Green, 11-2-07 at Central Florida, 10-26-02 at Eastern Illinois, 10-14-89 vs. Central Florida, 8-30-12 at Muskingum, 10-29-60 vs. Massachusetts, 11-10-12 at Youngstown St., 9-29-90 at Michigan, 9-14-13 at Austin Peay, 11-19-83

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CAREER TOTAL YARDS LEADERS Player, Position 1. Charlie Frye, QB (2001-04) 2. James Washington, QB (97-2000) 3. Luke Getsy, QB (2005-06) 4. Kyle Pohl, QB (2012-Pres.) 5. Vernon Stewart, QB (1983-86) 6. Mike Johnson, QB (1988-89) 7. Chris Jacquemain, QB (2007-09) 8. Mike Clark, TB (1984-86) 9. Eric Schoch, QB (1971-73) 10. Marcel Weems, QB (1991-93) 11. Don Zwisler, QB (1965-68) 12. Mic Hutton, QB (1969-71) 13. Jeff Sweitzer, QB (1988-91) 14. Jawon Chisholm,RB (2011-14) 15. Patrick Nicely, QB (2009-11) 16. Dalton Williams, QB (2012) 17. James Black, TB (1980-83) 18. Jack Beidleman, HB (1967-70) 19. Brandon Payne, RB (1999-02) 20. Bobby Hendry, RB (2000-03) Billy Mills, HB (1973-76) 22. Paul Winters, HB (1977-79) 23. Dennis Kennedy, RB (2005-08) 24. Dennis Brumfield, TB (1979-81) 25. John Stone, QB (1956-59) 26. Tom Kot, QB (1974-75) 27. Brett Biggs, RB (2004-05) 28. Joe Mackey, QB (1960-62) 29. Tom Wilhelm, FB (1972-75) 30. Mike Martin, QB (1964-66)


PUNT RETURN & KICK RETURN RECORDS LONGEST PUNT RETURNS 85 Domenik Hixon 80 Frank Zazula (15) and Dick Miller (65) 76 Matt Cherry 75 Pat Coughenour (1)/Mike Hatch (74) 74 Matt Cherry

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MOST YARDS ON PUNT RETURNS Game 133 by Jeff Sweitzer (4 att) Season 305 by Matt Cherry (23 att) Career 535 by Pat Snow (75 returns) HIGHEST AVERAGE GAIN PER RETURN Game (Min. 3) 39.0 by Domenik Hixon (3 for 117) 33.2 by Jeff Sweitzer (4 for 133) Season (Min. 10) 17.2 by Domenik Hixon (16 for 275) 16.3 by Matt Cherry (10 for 163) 16.3 by Jeff Sweitzer (10 for 163) Career (Min. 30) 13.3 by Matt Cherry (39 for 520)

vs. Ball State, 10-23-04 at Toledo, 10-16-37 vs. Cal Poly, 10-11-03 vs. Western Ill., 9-25-71 at Buffalo, 11-10-01 vs. Northern Arizona, 11-4-89 2003 1978-81

vs. Ball State, 10-23-04 vs. Northern Arizona, 11-4-89 2004 2001 1989 2000-03

MOST PUNT RETURNS Game 9 by Jeff Sweitzer (105 yds) Season 34 by Brian Moran (275 yards) Career 75 by Pat Snow (535 yards)

vs. New Mexico St., 11-5-88 1985 1978-81

MOST PUNT RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWNS Game 2 by Jeff Sweitzer Season 2 by Matt Cherry 2 by Jeff Sweitzer Career 3 by Matt Cherry 3 by Jeff Sweitzer

vs. Northern Arizona, 11-4-89 2003 1989 2000-03 1988-91

LONGEST PUNT RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN 85 Domenik Hixon vs Ball State, 10-23-04 80 Frank Zazula (15)/Dick Miller (65) at Toledo, 10-16-37 LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN 100 Jamie Goodwin 100 Ron Brant 100 Hayes Jenkins

at Connecticut, 10-25-03 at Youngstown State, 9-4-82 at Ohio Wesleyan, 1924

LONGEST RETURN OFF FREE KICK 89 Alphonso Owen (11)/Andre Jones (78) at Western Mich., 10-06-07 YARDS ON KICKOFF RETURNS Game 180 by Matt Carter (8 att) 166 by Jeff Blakely (8 att) Season 867 by Matt Carter (36 att) 853 by Jamie Goodwin (37 att) 798 by Dashan Miller (31 att) 705 by Domenik Hixon (30 att) 704 by Jalil Carter (34 att) Career 1,366 by Matt Carter (59 att) 1,279 by Bryan Williams (42 att) 1,232 by Jimmie Gray (60 att) 1,171 by Domenik Hixon (49 att) 1,114 by Dashan MIller (44 att)

at Marshall, 10-27-01 vs. Central Mich., 10-15-94 2002 2003 2009 2005 2010 2001-02 2007-08 1998-02 2004-05 2008-09

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DAVIS HIGHEST AVERAGE GAIN PER KICKOFF RETURN Game (Min. 2) 78.5 by David Harvey (2 for 157) 58.5 by Bryan Williams (2 for 117) Season (Min. 10) 31.9 by Bryan Willams (21 for 670) 30.0 by David Harvey (17 for 510) Career (Min. 20) 26.2 by Jim Braccio (21 for 548) Career (Min. 30) 30.5 by Bryan Williams (42 for 1,279) 25.3 by Dashan Miller (44 for 1,114) 24.0 by Domenik Hixon (48 for 1,154)

vs. North Texas, 9-23-06 vs. Kent State, 9-22-07 2007 2006 1964-66 2007-08* 2008-09 2002-05

* – Ranks 7th all-time in NCAA history KICKOFF RETURNS Game 8 by Matt Carter (180 yards) 8 by Jeff Blakely (166 yards) Season 39 by Tyler Williams (694 yards) Career 59 by Matt Carter (1,366 yards) TOUCHDOWNS ON KICKOFF RETURNS Game 1 by multiple players last: Dashan Miller - 98 yards Season 2 by Dan Ruff Career 2 by Dan Ruff 2 by Jim Braccio 2 by Frank Zazula

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at Syracuse, 10-24-09 1967 1967-69 1964-66 1937-40

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Rush Rec. 0 489 869 211 953 310 961 84 28 412 108 257 1,321 314 728 204 7 914 24 1,210 0 882 0 904 1,021 95 819 21 1,062 211 845 114 861 155 835 167 781 85 57 442 588 255 0 636 579 192 769 109 684 154 763 182 609 82 689 144 1,786 128 1,299 112 1,172 18 1,568 0 1,188 -4 1,041 0 1,000 25 1,298 15 456 380 535 12 659 5 830 11 662 0 26 713 0 428 803 125 758 265 1,050 562 -4 1041 425 162 926 56 332 120 180 10

Ret. 427 0 21 0 704 798 0 670 518 905 724 456 0 223 161 212 10 269 485 697 0 46 570 0 169 24 99 318 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 185 0 0 0 199 418 389 246 392 347 356 80 11 93 426

CAREER ALL-PURPOSE YARDS LEADERS Player Yards 1. Jack Beidleman (1967-70) 5,377 2. Mike Clark (1984-86) 4,515 3. Brandon Payne (1999-02) 3,987 4. Domenik Hixon (2002-05) 3,745 5. Bobby Hendry (2000-03) 3,396 6. Dan Ruff (1967-70) 3,391 7. Dennis Kennedy (2004-08) 3,345 8. Billy Mills (1973-76) 3,067 9. Brett Biggs (2004-05) 3,057 10. James Black (1980-83) 3,050

Rush 3,032 4,257 2,861 24 2,847 0 2,522 2,816 2,101 3,054

Rec. 1,414 258 780 2,092 326 2,531 745 39 956 -4

Ret. 931 0 346 1,629 223 860 78 212 0 0

SEASON ALL-PURPOSE YARDS LEADERS Player Yards 1. Domenik Hixon (2005) 2,139 2. Jack Beidleman (1969) 1,959 3. Mike Clark (1986) 1,914 4. Brett Biggs (2005) 1,765 5. Dennis Kennedy (2008) 1,635 6. Domenik Hixon (2004) 1,606 7. Bryan Williams (2007) 1,602 8. James Black (1983) 1,568 9. Brett Biggs (2004) 1,462 10. David Harvey (2006) 1,439 11. Brandon Payne (2000) 1,434 12. Jack Beidleman (1970) 1,415 13. Mike Clark (1985) 1,411 14. Dan Ruff (1968) 1,393 15. Matt  Cherry (2003) 1,360

Rush 24 1,050 1,786 1,230 1,321 0 728 1,568 871 7 1,062 758 1,299 -4 0

Rec. 1,210 562 128 535 314 882 204 0 421 914 211 265 112 1,041 904

Ret. 905 347 0 0 0 724 670 0 170 518 161 392 0 356 456

TOP SINGLE GAME PERFORMANCES (RUSHING, RECEIVING, RETURN YARDS) 1. 362 Jack Beidleman (178, 119, 65) 2. 309 Brett Biggs (195, 86, 28) 3. 295 James Black (295, 0, 0) 4. 292 Dennis Kennedy (277, 15, 0) 5. 273 Domenik Hixon (0, 138, 129) 6. 267 Mike Clark (255, 12, 0) 7. 266 Mike Clark (220, 46, 0) 8. 263 Dennis Kennedy (141, 21, 0) 9. 262 Harold Robinson (0, 184, 78) 10. 259 Greg Lomax (174, 85, 0) 259 Mike Clark (186, 73, 0)

vs. Youngstown St., 11-8-69 vs. Ball State, 10-23-04 at Austin Peay, 11-19-83 at Eastern Mich., 10-18-08 vs. Eastern Mich., 10-1-05 vs. Central Florida, 9-27-86 at Youngstown St., 11-21-86 vs. Buffalo, 11-13-08 at Temple, 11-23-91 at Central Mich., 10-31-98 at Western Ky., 10-5-85

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YEAR-BY-YEAR ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Year Player Yards 2014 L.T. Smith 916 2013 Jawon Chisholm 1,080 2012 Jawon Chisholm 1,284 2011 Jawon Chisholm 1,045 2010 Jalil Carter 1,144 2009 Dashan Miller 1,163 2008 Dennis Kennedy 1,635 2007 Bryan Williams 1,602 2006 David Harvey 1,439 2005 Domenik Hixon 2,139 2004 Domenik Hixon 1,606 2003 Matt Cherry 1,360 2002 Bobby Hendry 1,116 2001 Bobby Hendry 1,063 2000 Brandon Payne 1,434 1999 Brandon Payne 1,171 1998 Greg Lomax 1,026 1997 Greg Lomax 1,271 1996 Yasin Reeder 1,351 1995 Lew Lawhorn 1,196 1994 DeShawn Brown 843 1993 Kenny Chapman 682 1992 Darrien Gouch 1,341 1991 Tyrone Nelson 878 1990 Marcus Reliford 1,007 1989 Doug Lewis 969 1988 Doug Lewis 790 1987 Derek Alston 1,151 1986 Mike Clark 1,914 1985 Mike Clark 1,411 1984 Mike Clark 1,190 1983 James Black 1,568 1982 James Black 1,184 1981 Dennis Brumfield 1,041 1980 Dennis Brumfield 1,025 1979 Paul Winters 1,313 1978 Terry Cameron 1,021 1977 Mark Hovanec 547 1976 Billy Mills 664 1975 Billy Mills 841 1974 Billy Mills 861 1973 Mac Thomas 1,157 1972 Mac Thomas 817 1971 Calvin Pierce 1,174 1970 Jack Beidleman 1,415 1969 Jack Beidleman 1,959 1968 Dan Ruff 1,393 1967 Jack Beidleman 667 1966 Ron Tyson 993 1965 Jim Morrison 545 1964 Jim Braccio 616


KICKING RECORDS

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MOST EXTRA POINTS Game 9 by Robert Stein 8 by Jason Swiger 8 by Zac Derr 7 by Robert Stein 7 by Billy Sullivan 7 by Zac Derr 7 by Bob Dombroski 7 by Tom Budziszewski 7 by Tom Budziszewski 7 by by John Harrison 7 by by John Harrison 7 by by John Harrison

vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12 vs. Howard, 9-20-03 vs. Eastern Mich., 11-24-01 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12 vs. Liberty, 10-12-02 vs. Bowling Green, 10-16-99 vs. Northern Arizona, 11-4-89 vs. Northern Mich., 10-14-72 at Indiana (Pa.), 11-14-70 vs. Youngstown St., 11-8-69 vs. Ball State, 10-4-69 at Butler, 9-13-69

Season

49 by Jason Swiger (50 attempts) 40 by Billy Sullivan (43 attempts)

2003 2002

Career

125 by Zac Derr

1998-2001

MOST POINTS SCORED (KICK) - SINGLE GAME 17 Jason Swiger 17 Zac Derr 17 Daron Alcorn

vs. Howard, 9-20-03 vs. Eastern Mich., 11-24-01 vs. Temple, 11-7-92

FIELD GOALS - SINGLE GAME Attempts 6 by Daron Alcorn (made 5) Made

5 by Daron Alcorn 5 by Russ Klaus 5 by Andy Graham

Pct. (Min. 5 atts.) 1.000 (5 of 5) by Russ Klaus LONGEST FIELD GOALS 1. 56 Daron Alcorn 2. 54 Bob Dombroski 3. 53 Jason Swiger 53 Daron Alcorn 53 Andy Graham 6. 52 Zac Derr 52 Russ Klaus 52 Dennis Heckman 52 Dennis Heckman 10. 51 Robert Stein 51 Igor Iveljic 51 Daron Alcorn 51 Bob Dombroski 51 Bob Dombroski 51 Russ Klaus 51 Brian Ellis 51 Brian Ellis

vs. Temple, 11-7-92 vs. Temple, 11-7-92 at Bowling Green, 9-28-85 at Eastern Illinois, 11-17-79 at Bowling Green, 9-28-85 vs. Toledo, 9-12-92 at Youngstown State, 10-1-88 at Connecticut, 10-25-03 at Virginia Tech, 9-2-89 at Middle Tennessee, 11-15-80 at Miami (Ohio), 10-13-01 vs. Eastern Michigan, 9-21-85 vs. Murray State, 10-22-83 at Middle Tennessee, 10-2-82 vs. Ball State, 10-26-13 at Western Michigan, 10-6-07 vs. Louisiana Tech, 10-7-89 vs. Temple, 9-26-87 vs. Youngstown State, 11-22-86 vs. Eastern Michigan, 9-21-85 at Ball State, 9-28-74 at Western Illinois, 11-10-73

SEASON FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE 91.7 (11-12) by Bob Dombroski CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS MADE 12 Bob Dombroski 1988-89 12 Andy Graham 1979-80 CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS MADE Season 48 by Jason Swiger Career 51 by Robert Stein

2003 2012-13

1989

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STEIN KICK SCORING - CAREER Player 1. Zac Derr (1998-01) 2. Bob Dombroski (1986-89) 3. Jason Swiger (2003-05) 4. Igor Iveljic (2007-2010) 5. Daron Alcorn (1989-92) 6. Robert Stein (2011-present) 7. Dennis Heckman (1981-83) 8. Jim Embick (1974-77)

XP 125-132 100-104 115-119 86-93 64-68 94-96 55-58 69-78

FG 47-64 51-69 38-57 42-60 45-76 31-44 35-57 28-63

Pts 266 253 229 212 199 187 160 153

KICK SCORING - SEASON Player 1. Igor Iveljic (2008) 2. Jason Swiger (2003) 3. Russ Klaus (1985) 4. Jason Swiger (2005) 5. Zac Derr (2001) 6. Dennis Heckman (1983) Daron Alcorn (1992) 8. Igor Iveljic (2007) 9. Zac Derr (2000) 10. Zac Derr (1999) Bob Dombroski (1988)

XP 38-40 49-50 26-26 35-36 30-30 21-21 18-20 25-26 38-41 31-33 19-19

FG 18-28 14-20 19-29 14-20 15-18 17-24 18-26 15-18 11-16 12-15 16-21

Pts 92 91 83 77 75 72 72 70 71 67 67

FIELD GOALS MADE - CAREER Player 1. Bob Dombroski (1986-89) 2. Zac Derr (1998-01) 3. Daron Alcorn (1989-92) 4. Igor Iveljic (2007-2010) 5. Jason Swiger (2003-05) 6. Dennis Heckman (1981-83) 7. Robert Stein (2011-present) Andy Graham (1977-80)

Made 51 47 45 42 38 35 31 31

Att 69 64 76 60 57 57 44 50

Pct. .739 .734 .592 .700 .666 .614 .705 .620

FIELD GOALS MADE - SEASON Player 1. Russ Klaus (1985) 2. Igor Iveljic (2008) Daron Alcorn (1992) 4. Dennis Heckman (1983) 5. Bob Dombroski (1988) Andy Graham (1979) 7. Igor Iveljic (2007)

Made 19 18 18 17 16 16 15

Att 29 28 26 24 21 21 18

Pct. .655 .643 .692 .708 .762 .762 .833

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GRAHAM LONGEST PUNT 81 Jim Heyworth vs. Northern Michigan, 10-12-74 77 Frank Zazula vs. Toledo, 1937 76 Zack Campbell at Syracuse, 10-24-09 74 Jonathan Eaton vs. Western Michigan, 10-30-99 MOST YARDS PUNTING Game 613 by Bill Rudison (13 punts) at Virginia Tech, 9-2-89 Season 3,061 by Zack Campbell (81 punts) 2010 3,034 by Billy Sullivan (77 punts) 2005 3,003 by Andy Graham (77 punts) 1977-80 Career 10,693 by Andy Graham (274 punts) 1977-80 HIGHEST PUNTING AVERAGE GAME (Min. 5) 51.8 by Daron Alcorn (5 for 259) (Min. 10) 47.2 by Bill Rudison (13 for 613) SEASON (Min. 40) (Min. 50)

44.9 by Ray Dodge (42 for 1886) 43.8 by Mike Hayes (53 for 2319)

CAREER (Min. 150) 42.2 by Mike Hayes (182 for 7,688) (Min. 250) 39.0 by Andy Graham (274 for 10,693) MOST PUNTS Game 14 by John Stec 13 by Bill Rudison

vs. Cincinnati, 11-21-92 at Virginia Tech, 9-2-89 1948 1997 1994-98 1977-80 at Ohio State, 9-8-07 at Virginia Tech, 9-2-89

Season

81 by Zack Campbell 79 by Frank Zazula

2010 1939

Career

274 by Andy Graham

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FG 13 9 9 8 0 7 0 25 0 0 0 14 7 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 8 18 13 9 11 16 14 10 19 11 17 11 0 9 16 0 0 6 11 0 0 9 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

XP 27 29 38 9 0 24 1 15 0 0 0 49 40 30 0 2 2 0 0 0 12 19 18 23 23 30 19 18 33 26 23 21 21 0 15 18 0 0 28 20 0 0 29 0 0 22 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 23 0 0 0 8 0 23 16 0 #RiZeUP!

Pts. 66 56 65 33 48 45 110 70 62 84 72 91 61 75 96 86 80 54 48 36 33 43 72 62 50 63 67 60 63 83 56 72 54 42 42 66 54 54 46 53 72 42 56 42 42 43 44 98 66 24 24 24 66 20 44 84 59 78 18 42 86 54 32 40 42

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YEAR-BY-YEAR SCORING LEADERS Year Player, Position 2014 Robert Stein, PK 2013 Robert Stein, PK 2012 Robert Stein, PK 2011 A.J. Fox, PK 2010 Alex Allen, RB 2009 Branko Rogovic, PK 2008 Dennis Kennedy, RB 2007 Igor Iveljic, PK 2006 David Harvey, WR 2005 Brett Biggs, RB 2004 Brett Biggs, RB 2003 Jason Swiger, PK 2002 Billy Sullivan, PK 2001 Zac Derr, PK 2000 Brandon Payne, RB 1999 Brandon Payne, RB 1998 Greg Lomax, RB 1997 Greg Lomax, RB 1996 Yasin Reeder, RB 1995 Lew Lawhorn, WR 1994 Jozsef Jakab, PK 1993 Jozsef Jakab, PK 1992 Daron Alcorn, PK 1991 Daron Alcorn, PK 1990 Daron Alcorn, PK 1989 Bob Dombroski, PK 1988 Bob Dombroski, PK 1987 Bob Dombroski, PK 1986 Bob Dombroski, PK 1985 Russ Klaus, PK 1984 Russ Klaus, PK 1983 Dennis Heckman, PK 1982 Dennis Heckman, PK 1981 Dennis Brumfield, RB 1980 Andy Graham, PK 1979 Andy Graham, PK 1978 Dan Simon, FB Terry Cameron, RB 1977 Jim Embick, PK 1976 Jim Embick, PK 1975 Tom Wilhelm, FB 1974 Tom Wilhelm, FB 1973 Brian Ellis, PK 1972 Eric Schoch, QB Calvin Pierce, RB 1971 Tom Budziszewski, PK 1970 Jack Beidleman, RB 1969 Jack Beidleman, RB 1968 Dan Ruff, WR 1967 Tony Moro, FB Ron Lemon, RB Don Zwisler, QB 1966 Ron Tyson, FB 1965 Rich Thomas, RB 1964 Pete Toto, FB 1963 John Lahoski, FB 1962 Tom Adolph, E/PK 1961 George Deo, FB 1960 Tom Murphy, RB 1959 Frank Lomax, RB 1958 Art Bailey, RB 1957 Art Bailey, RB 1956 Dave Adolph, PK 1955 Tom Boggs, QB 1954 Buster Rizzo, RB


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SCORING RECORDS CAREER SCORING LEADERS . Player 1. Zac Derr (1998-2001) 2. Brandon Payne (1999-02) 3. Bob Dombroski (1986-89) 4. Jason Swiger (2002-05) 5. Jack Beidleman (1967-70) 6. Igor Iveljic (2007-10) 7. Daron Alcorn (1989-92) 8. Bobby Hendry (2000-03) 9. Robert Stein (2011-present) 10. Dennis Kennedy (2005-08) Dan Ruff (1967-70) 12. Art Bailey (1952-58) 13. Dennis Heckman (1981-83) 14. Brett Biggs (2004-05) Tom Wilhelm (1972-75) 16. Jim Embick (1974-77) 17. Mike Clark (1984-85) 18. Andy Graham (1977-80) 19. Greg Lomax (1995-98) 20. Russ Klaus (1984-85)

TD 0 43 0 0 36 0 0 33 0 29 29 27 0 26 26 0 25 0 23 0

FG 47 0 51 38 0 42 45 0 94 0 0 0 35 0 0 28 0 31 0 30

XP 125 2 100 115 10 86 64 0 31 2 2 8 55 0 0 69 0 54 2 49

Pts. 266 260 253 229 226 212 199 198 187 176 176 170 160 156 156 153 150 147 140 139

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DERR SEASON SCORING LEADERS Player 1. Dennis Kennedy (2008) 2. Jack Beidleman (1969) 3. Brandon Payne (2000) 4. Jason Swiger (2003) 5. Igor Iveljic (2008) 6. Bobby Hendry (2003) 7. Brandon Payne (1999) Art Bailey (1958) 9. Brett Biggs (2005) John Lahoski (1963) 11. Russ Klaus (1985) 12. Greg Lomax (1998) 13. Mike Clark (1985) George Deo (1961) Jason Swiger (2005) 16. Zac Derr (2001) 17. Brett  Biggs (2004) Daron Alcorn (1992) Dennis Heckman (1983) Tom Wilhelm (1975) MISCELLANEOUS SCORING RECORDS Points Scored in a Game 30 Bobby Hendry 30 Terry Cameron 30 Art Bailey Touchdowns Scored in a Game 5 Terry Cameron 5 Bobby Hendry

TD 18 16 16 0 0 15 14 13 14 14 0 13 13 13 0 0 12 0 0 12

FG XP Pts. 0 1 110 0 2 98 0 0 96 14 49 91 18 38 92 0 0 90 0 2 86 0 8 86 0 0 84 0 0 84 19 26 83 0 2 80 0 0 78 0 0 78 14 35 77 15 30 75 0 0 72 18 18 72 17 21 72 0 0 72

vs. Eastern Mich., 11-24-01 vs. Northern Iowa, 11-18-78 at Denison, 1958 vs. Northern Iowa, 11-18-78 vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-24-01

Most Touchdowns Scored by Two Players - Same Season 26 Jack Beidleman (16) and Dan Ruff (10)

1969

Most Points Scored by Two Players - Same Season 202 Dennis Kennedy (110) and Igor Iveljic (92)

2008

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DEFENSE RECORDS TOTAL TACKLES Game 35 by Brad Reese (10 solo/25 assists) vs. Western Ky, 9-20-80 Season 221 by Brad Reese (106 solo/115 assists) 1980 Career 715 by Steve Cockerham (373 solo/342 assists) 1974-77 710 by Brad Reese (352 solo/358 assists) 1978-81 vs. Kent State, 1952 1975 1974-77

ASSISTED TACKLES Game 25 by Brad Reese Season 115 by Brad Reese Career 358 by Brad Reese

vs. Western Ky., 9-20-80 1980 1978-81

TACKLES FOR LOSS Season 19 by Bill Hadden Career 41 by Jason Taylor 38.5 by Brion Stokes 38.5 by Chase Blackburn 36.0 by Kevin Grant

1985 1993-96 2004-07 2001-04 2004-08

SACKS Season Career

1996 1993 1993-96

10 by Jason Taylor 10 by Ken Williams 21 by Jason Taylor

YEAR-BY-YEAR TACKLE LEADERS Year Player, Position 2014 Jatavis Brown, LB 2013 Jatavis Brown, LB 2012 Kurt Mangum, LB 2011 Brian Wagner, LB 2010 Brian Wagner, LB 2009 Brian Wagner, LB 2008 Kevin Grant, LB 2007 Brion Stokes, LB 2006 John Mackey, DB 2005 Jay Rohr, LB 2004 John Fuller, DB 2003 Domenik Hixon, DB 2002 Chase Blackburn, LB 2001 Ryan Myers, LB 2000 Rich Reliford, DB 1999 Jonathan Eaton, DB 1998 George Germany, DB 1997 Nate Boyd, LB 1996 Nate Boyd, LB 1995 Jason Taylor, DL 1994 Darwin Wilson, LB 1993 Phil Dunn, LB 1992 Phil Dunn, LB 1991 Phil Dunn, LB 1990 Brian Hilk, LB 1989 John Clark, LB 1988 Steve Englehart, LB 1987 Mike Rahach, LB 1986 Mike Rahach, LB 1985 Ed Grimsley, LB 1984 Jeff Lake, LB 1983 Jeff Lake, LB 1982 Jeff Lake, LB #ZipsGameday

Solo 64 57 48 56 65 72 50 60 52 75 46 78 61 58 66 54 66 50 90 70 50 98 99 81 71 64 40 75.5 56 75 75 78 77

Assists 35 50 62 91 65 60 35 30 36 46 49 33 35 19 14 29 31 55 50 29 45 76 102 93 104 93 73 62 54 89 96 85 71

Total 99 107 110 147 130 132 85 90 88 121 95 111 96 77 80 83 80 105 140 99 95 174 201 174 175 157 113 137.5 110 164 171 163 148

Brad Reese, LB Brad Reese, LB Brad Reese, LB Brad Reese, LB Steve Cockerham, LB Keith Luck, LB Steve Cockerham, LB Steve Cockerham, LB Dick Pitts, LB Dick Pitts, LB Denny Blake, LB

YEAR-BY-YEAR TFL LEADERS Year Player 2014 Jatavis Brown 2013 Cody Grice C.J. Mizell Albert Presley 2012 J.D. Griggs 2011 Brian Wagner 2010 Shawn Lemon 2009 Hazan Hazime 2008 Kevin Grant Mike Thomas 2007 Brion Stokes 2006 Brion Stokes 2005 Brian White 2004 Chase Blackburn 2003 Chase Blackburn 2002 Chase Blackburn Diontre Earl 2001 Brad Detwiler Chris Smith 2000 Dwayne LeFall 1999 Ron Smith 1998 Jeremy Maxa 1997 Nate Boyd Corey Christian 1996 Jason Taylor 1995 Jason Taylor Mack Warren 1994 Darwin Wilson 1993 Morris Casey 1992 Bruce Keys 1991 Wayne Anderson 1990 Brian Hilk 1989 Terry Mays 1988 Pierce Joiner 1987 Pierce Joiner 1986 Pierce Joiner 1985 Bill Hadden 1984 Steve Rafac 1983 Dave Arango 1982 Joe Meyers 1981 Scott Miller 1980 Jamie Warburton 1979 Dave Flegal 1978 Mike Holian 1977 Bob Wolf

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92 115 107 44 81 86 86 87 62 55 74

No. 14.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 11.0 6.0 10.5 3.0 8.5 8.5 14.5 13.0 16.5 8.5 13.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 9.0 15.0 12.0 7.0 7.0 18.0 11.0 11.0 10.0 14.0 16.0 5.0 12.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 15.0 19.0 12.0 17.0 11.0 16.0 11.0 9.0 6.0 8.0

Yards 69 25 33 43 34 15 54 24 41 33 69 45 65 49 33 36 20 58 37 45 52 70 21 24 72 40 23 34 28 39 18 30 20 34 32 79 96 83 63 27 62 44 41 n/a n/a

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SOLO TACKLES Game 21 by Joe Mazzaferro Season 107 by Steve Cockerham Career 373 by Steve Cockerham

1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971


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DEFENSE RECORDS YEAR-BY-YEAR SACK LEADERS Year Player 2014 Nordly Capi/Jerome Lane 2013 Nico Caponi 2012 J.D. Griggs 2011 Oren Wilson 2010 Shawn Lemon 2009 Hasan Hazime/ Shawn Lemon 2008 Kevin Grant 2007 Brion Stokes 2006 Brion Stokes 2005 Jermaine Reid 2004 Jay Rohr/ Chase Blackburn 2003 Dwayne LeFall 2002 Josh Hill 2001 Marques Hayes 2000 Dwayne LeFall 1999 Ron Smith 1998 Jeremy Maxa 1997 Nate Boyd 1996 Jason Taylor 1995 Jason Taylor 1994 Jason Taylor 1993 Ken Williams 1992 Jerry Best 1991 Wayne Anderson/ Jerry Best 1990 Scott Brown Eric Drakes Terry Mays 1989 Curtis Williams 1988 Pierce Joiner

No. Yards 5.0 38/25 6.5 31 6.0 26 3.5 16 7.0 46 3.0 15 4.0 26 5.5 36 5.5 26 7.0 30 5.0 22/38 6.5 37 4.0 21 6.0 41 4.5 21 5.5 31 7.0 37 2.5 14 10.0 53 5.0 34 6.0 45 10.0 54 5.0 40 4.5 36/21 3.0 13 3.0 14 3.0 29 6.5 52 8.5 35

MOST INTERCEPTIONS Game 6 by Dick Miller Season 13 by Dick Miller Career 18 by Gary Tyler

JATAVIS

BROWN

vs. Baldwin-Wallace, 1937 1937 1985-87

MOST YARDS ON INTERCEPTION RETURNS Game 99 by Andre McCray vs. Kent State, 10-10-98 (1 INT) Season 208 by Dwight Smith 2000 (10 INTs) Career 265 by Shawn Vincent 1988-90 (15 INTs) TOUCHDOWNS BY INTERCEPTION RETURN Game 2 by Gary Tyler Season 2 by Dwight Smith 2 by Gary Tyler Career 3 by Dwight Smith LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN Yards Player 1. 99 Andre McCray 2. 97 Bill Darulis 3. 88 Ben Flossie 4. 87 Rickie Coble

vs. Tennessee Tech, 11-1-86 2000 1986 1997-2000

Opponent vs. Kent State, 10-10-98 vs. Mount Union, 1932 vs. John Carroll, 1940 at Ohio State, 9-8-01

YEAR-BY-YEAR INTERCEPTION LEADERS Year Player 2014 Martel Durant 2013 Malachi Freeman Justin March 2012 Avis Commack J.D. Griggs Kurt Mangum Justin March

No. Yards TD 3 1 0 3 10 0 3 34 1 1 44 1 1 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 0

2011 Josh Richmond Johnny Robinson 2010 Anthony Holmes 2009 Miguel Graham Manley Waller 2008 Miguel Graham 2007 Reggie Corner 2006 Reggie Corner 2005 Reggie Corner Dionte Henry 2004 Reggie Corner Dionte Henry Dwayne LeFall 2003 Rickey McKenzie 2002 Chase Blackburn Kris Williams Rickey McKenzie 2001 Rickey McKenzie 2000 Dwight Smith 1999 Rich Reliford Dwight Smith 1998 Andre McCray Dwight Smith 1997 Nate Boyd Rich Reliford 1996 Nate Boyd John Harpring 1995 Jon Eaton 1994 Pete Habib John Harpring 1993 Wayne Wade 1992 Chris Owens 1991 Chris Owens 1990 Shawn Vincent 1989 Shawn Vincent 1988 Gary Tyler 1987 Gary Tyler Shannon Wolfe 1986 Gary Tyler 1985 Brian Moran 1984 Mike Paramore 1983 Robert Johnson

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DEFENSE RECORDS 1982 Greg Reed 1981 Roosevelt Jewells 1980 Jim Anderson 1979 Ricky Holman Curtis Howard Roosevelt Jewells 1978 Ricky Holman Jim Valencheck * - Tied for national lead

2 14 0 7 67 0 4 53 0 3 76 1 3 6 0 3 19 0 3 69 0 3 27 1

Total 18 15 15 13 13 13* 12 11 11 9 9 9

SEASON INTERCEPTIONS LEADERS Player 1. Dick Miller (1937) 2. Dwight Smith (2000) 3. Curtis Howard (1977) 4. Reggie Corner (2007) Chris Owens (1992) Shawn Vincent (1990) Brett Jackson (1990) Roosevelt Jewells (1981) 9. Rickey McKenzie (2003) Victor Green (1992) Gary Tyler (1986) Steve Cockerham (1976)

Total 13 10 8 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6

YEAR-BY-YEAR FUMBLES RECOVERED LEADERS Year Player No. Yards 2014 Cody Grice 3 0 2013 Albert Presley 2 0 2012 Micklos Blake 1 0 Imani Davis 1 0 Bre Ford 1 0 Troy Gilmer 1 3 2012 Tyrell Goodman 1 0 Kurt Mangum 1 0 Gary Ransom 1 2 Nick Rossi 1 29 2011 Nico Caponi 3 30 2010 Shawn Lemon 4 29 2009 Brian Wagner 2 0 2008 Miguel Graham 3 0 2007 Andre Jones 2 62 Doug Williams 2 5 2006 Davanzo Tate 2 0 Jermaine Reid 2 0

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Dion Elie Kiki Gonzalez Kevin Grant Parris McNeal John Mackey Chevin Pace Brion Stokes Davanzo Tate Steve Agyeman Chase Blackburn Tim Wilkes Rickey Mckenzie Terell Colbert Diontre Earl Marques Hayes Rickey McKenzie Chris Smith Matt Zuercher Dwight Smith Derek Wilborn George Cameron Jeremy Maxa Jason Wiggins Jermaine Williams Eric Anderson Andre McCray Rich Reliford Jason Taylor Nate Boyd Symeon Floyd Odell Robbins Ken Williams Bruce Keys Bruce Keys Shannon Wolfe John Clark Pierce Joiner Mike Rahach Mike Felsoci Mike Rahach Mike Rahach Steve Rafac Jeff Lake Greg Reed Jamie Warburton Jim Tawse Dave Flegal Dennis McGlone Steve Cockerham Al Hodakievic Jim Meyer Charles Parnell

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 3 3 2 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 3 4 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

LONGEST RECOVERED FUMBLE RETURN 100 Earl Weary 98 Rickey McKenzie 91 Tim Wallace

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CAREER INTERCEPTION LEADERS Player 1. Gary Tyler (1985-87) 2. Reggie Corner (2004-07) Dwight Smith (1997-2000) 4. Shawn Vincent (1989-90) Roosevelt Jewells (1979-81) Dick Miller (1937) 7. Curtis Howard (1977-79) 8. Rickey McKenzie (2001-03) Chris Owens (1991-92) 10. Victor Green (1991-92) Rick Holman (1978-80) Steve Cockerham (1974-77) * Career records are incomplete.

2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975

at Allegheny, 1902 vs. Marshall, 11-2-02 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9-22-84

LONGEST RETURN OF A BLOCKED FIELD GOAL 77 Gary Tyler (49), Bill Hadden (20) and Greg Thomas (8) at Rhode Island, 11-30-85

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53.8 14 55.8 10 62.4 18 45.5 11 49.8 14 55.6 13 57.4 14 53.7 14 52.6 11 52.4 12 63.3 8 63.9 10 65.6 12 58.2 8 50.7 11 53.7 11 49.7 8 47.7 12 41.7 15 47.9 20 45.0 26 44.4 13 51.1 11 46.1 16 47.5 21 46.4 11 47.2 15 40.9 15 50.7 14 45.9 21 38.9 19 34.7 18 45.0 14 38.4 18 32.2 15 51.4 11 51.0 7 39.2 11 46.7 15 41.9 11 42.1 14 54.0 12 48.5 10 44.9 17 42.4 12 47.5 14 52.6 15 37.4 15 31.2 13 43.8 17 41.5 10 45.0 9 51.4 7 57.3 7 42.1 17 43.4 23 50.8 9

32-626 13-244 44-817 10-151 46-745 18-157 62-1,091 11-163 65-1,227 14-128 55-1,211 13-256 62-1,368 14-129 60-1,362 14-230 41-872 11-174 37-773 12-72 41-863 8-71 51-1,058 10-138 53-1,209 12-130 42-924 11-167 42-806 11-170 40-805 11-123 52-973 4-99 49-983 7-23 38-703 15-252 57-921 20-139 58-1,013 26-359 37-623 13-136 37-623 11-122 40-849 16-302 47-984 21-331 41-786 11-109 41-756 15-93 46-953 15-178 37-700 14-78 29-443 21-330 27-502 19-217 25-419 18-249 36-700 14-143 30-558 18-293 37-503 15-277 44-817 11-152 38-637 7-38 28-536 11-140 22-507 15-187 37-690 11-83 35-505 14-111 40-727 12-237 27-499 10-112 26-532 17-230 21-457 12-85 22-327 14-155 31-459 15-210 31-594 15-204 20-382 13-67 24-369 17-174* 24-481 10/NA 20-362 9/NA 21-422 7/NA 16-294 7/NA 48-780 17/NA 22-367 23/NA 17-378 9/NA

Points Per Game

First Downs

19-75 22-72 24-165 11-47 10-36 19-122 12-100 17-232 17-59 27-217 17-275 32-406 19-117 15-175 22-166 23-220 28-157 13-87 23-135 13-127 20-239 13-49 30-221 24-145 23-136 32-430 25-188 30-130 26-169 50-386 42-309 37-305 39-246 27-197 32-211 24-190 15-83 11-40 16-74 34-233 26-195 19-131 11-38 26-236 31-232 25-254 26-221 16-140 21-192 23-225 16-142 23-312 25-248 30-267 24-11 24-206 27-225

Turnovers

41.9 42.3 39.9 37.8 37.8 36.7 37.1 37.1 36.7 38.6 39.8 41.2 38.1 38.2 39.7 39.0 41.1 42.1 41.8 36.7 36.5 37.1 43.6 41.8 40.5 38.4 43.3 39.8 41.2 39.6 37.4 35.2 35.6 36.3 40.3 39.1 37.5 38.5 36.6 36.2 36.3 34.5 35.9 31.7 32.6 34.8 37.6 38.2 35.7 35.5 32.1 34.0 30.8 35.1 32.2 34.3 35.7

Opp. INTs- Return Yards

249.6 219.4 312.8 163.3 155.1 168.5 231.5 183.8 226.7 277.0 239.5 311.3 246.8 193.9 210.5 178.2 187.6 119.0 124.2 168.6 137.3 138.7 137.3 163.2 161.0 166.9 200.2 177.5 133.5 134.5 129.0 82.5 116.4 90.6 84.1 116.4 97.1 81.3 102.6 101.6 112.6 127.3 113.3 125.8 140.7 183.5 208.3 101.9 76.9 130.0 95.5 95.7 114.8 76.4 108.2 92.9 84.2

Kickoff Returns- Yards

2,995 2,633 3,753 1,960 1,861 2,190 2,778 2,206 2,720 3,601 2,635 3,736 2,962 2,133 2,316 1,960 2,064 1,304 1,366 1,855 1,510 1,526 1,871 1,795 1,771 1,836 2,202 1,952 1,468 1,614 1,419 908 1,280 906 925 1,280 1,068 894 1,026 1,118 1,126 1,400 1,020 1,258 1,407 1,835 2,083 2,607 692 1,170 870 861 1,033 611 974 1,244 758

Punt Returns- Yards

284-528 234-419 364-583 171-376 174-349 190-342 232-404 201-374 202-384 284-541 223-352 287-449 265-404 178-306 146-288 138-257 156-314 102-214 106-254 162-338 136-302 95-214 153-299 112-243 126-265 141-304 145-307 148-362 104-205 112-244 95-244 60-173 88-197 66-172 59-183 93-181 78-153 65-166 70-150 75-179 80-190 102-189 83-171 80-178 90-212 106-223 140-266 68-182 49-157 95-217 71-171 54-120 52-103 43-75 93-222 105-242 61-120

Punting Average

4.1 3.5 3.8 3.3 3.5 3.6 4.6 3.5 2.8 3.3 2.8 4.0 3.9 3.9 4.6 3.8 4.3 4.8 3.6 2.4 2.9 3.8 3.9 4.6 3.9 4.2 4.4 3.5 5.2 4.0 3.8 3.9 3.6 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.9 3.5 4.0 3.5 4.0 4.4 3.7 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.5 4.2 3.7 3.0 3.8 4.3 4.4 4.0 2.2 2.9 3.2

Passing Yards Per Game

Passing Yards

123.7 122.6 114.4 114.4 113.4 109.3 165.2 127.8 83.8 107.3 97.3 158.9 157.5 180.8 206.6 187.9 187.2 221.0 160.9 143.6 113.8 191.2 198.3 215.7 178.0 183.5 187.9 138.2 283.6 213.8 191.7 204.6 198.0 188.7 155.1 180.6 223.4 206.4 232.4 185.2 206.2 232.5 195.4 217.0 214.1 200.6 210.0 187.8 179.3 125.3 161.4 225.7 227.4 248.3 82.9 110.2 145.1

Interceptions

Pass Completions- Attempts

1,484 1,471 1,373 1,373 1,361 1,421 1,982 1,534 1,005 1,718 1,070 1,907 1,890 1,989 2,273 2,067 2,059 2,431 1,770 1,580 1,252 2,103 2,181 2,373 1,958 2,019 2,067 1,521 3,120 2,656 2,109 2,251 2,178 1,887 1,706 1,987 2,458 2,271 2,324 2,037 2,062 2,558 1,756 2,170 2,141 2,006 2,100 1,690 1,614 1,128 1,453 2,031 2,047 1,986 746 992 1,306

Completion Percentage

Yards Per Rush

Rushing Attempts

5.0 363 4.9 418 5.4 365 4.2 413 4.3 393 4.9 393 5.7 435 4.6 439 5.0 365 5.2 422 5.1 379 6.1 474 5.4 490 5.1 505 5.9 490 5.0 546 5.2 478 5.2 504 4.2 489 3.7 440 3.8 433 4.7 552 4.8 556 5.5 515 4.8 504 4.9 479 5.5 467 4.3 439 5.7 601 4.7 638 4.4 550 4.2 570 4.3 609 3.8 567 3.7 519 4.2 603 4.6 616 3.9 658 4.6 581 4.2 585 4.5 511 5.1 581 4.3 475 4.8 539 4.9 515 5.4 488 5.7 466 4.4 404 3.9 440 3.9 371 4.2 382 4.9 466 5.4 462 4.6 490 3.1 337 3.8 340 3.9 411

Rushing Yards Per Game

373.2 342.0 427.2 277.8 268.5 277.8 396.7 311.7 310.4 384.3 336.8 470.2 404.3 374.7 417.2 366.1 374.8 339.5 285.1 264.0 251.1 329.9 335.5 378.9 339.0 350.4 388.1 315.7 417.1 348.2 320.7 287.2 314.4 279.3 239.2 297.0 320.5 287.7 335.0 286.8 318.8 359.8 308.4 342.8 354.8 384.1 418.3 289.6 256.2 255.3 258.1 321.3 32.2 324.6 191.1 248.4 229.3

Yards Per Play

Total Yards Per Game

Plays- Total Yards

2014 891-4,479 2013 837-4,104 2012 948-5,126 2011 789-3,333 2010 742-3,222 2009 735-3,611 2008 839-4,760 2007 813-3,740 2006 749-3,725 2005 963-4,996 2004 731-3,705 2003 923-5,643 2002 894-4,852 2001 811-4,122 2000 778-4,589 1999 803-4,027 1998 792-4,123 1997 718-3,735 1996 743-3,136 1995 778-2,904 1994 735-2,762 1993 766-3,629 1992 771-3,691 1991 758-4,168 1990 769-3,729 1989 783-3,855 1988 774-4,269 1987 801-3,473 1986 806-4,588 1985 882-4,179 1984 794-3,528 1983 743-3,159 1982 806-3,458 1981 739-2,793 1980 702-2,631 1979 784-3,267 1978 769-3,526 1977 818-3,165 1976 731-3,350 1975 754-3,155 1974 701-3,188 1973 770-3,958 1972 646-2,776 1971 717-3,428 1970 727-3,548 1969 711-3,841 1968 732-4,183 1967 586-2,607 1966 597-2,306 1965 588-2,298 1964 553-2,323 1963 586-2,892 1962 565-3,080 1961 565-2,597 1960 559-1,720 1959 582-2,236 1958 531-2,064 * Records are incomplete

Net Rushing Yards

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Year

YEAR-BY-YEAR OFFENSIVE RECORDS

26 260 22.6 21 242 20.2 27 287 26.1 24 190 14.2 22 176 15.6 24 199 17.8 20 256 30.0 25 210 21.2 20 206 19.7 22 253 23.6 16 205 24.6 17 295 36.2 26 278 27.1 14 225 25.5 19 232 30.3 20 223 28.6 19 217 24.1 20 184 19.8 31 167 15.9 35 169 12.8 38 168 13.2 26 186 17.5 18 187 19.8 31 219 23.4 35 200 21.2 21 199 26.9 29 229 21.2 27 184 18.5 28 225 26.5 31 218 21.5 28 190 18.6 25 162 19.1 23 183 17.1 29 164 13.2 27 142 12.1 21 206 21.1 22 183 20.1 26 180 21.3 23 173 21.3 22 169 17.2 34 179 16.2 25 212 26.3 20 151 21.4 34 189 19.3 26 178 25.9 20 178 31.6 26 186 31.4 23 129 18.0 22 106 15.2 19 133 12.2 22 134 12.9 15 159 22.3 21 157 29.0 16 114 23.1 28 94 7.8 38 12.0 12.3 26 111 18.4

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First Downs

Turnovers

Opp. INTs- Return Yards

Kickoff Returns- Yards

Punt Returns- Yards

Punting Average

Passing Yards Per Game

Interceptions

Completion Percentage

Passing Yards

Pass Completions- Attempts

Yards Per Rush

Rushing Yards Per Game

Net Rushing Yards

Rushing Attempts

Yards Per Play

371.1 5.2 457 1,783 148.6 3.9 225-402 2,670 56.0 13 222.5 40.2 17-123 43-828 14-160 24 255 23.1 397.0 5.5 480 1,969 164.1 4.1 238-385 2,795 61.8 13 232.9 38.2 15-109 39-716 13-132 19 258 28.6 450.0 6.0 517 2,533 211.1 4.9 232-380 2,867 61.1 5 238.9 42.0 32-354 33-529 5-62 13 295 35.7 427.2 6.1 535 2,635 219.6 4.9 193-306 2,491 63.1 2 207.6 37.5 23-167 38-840 2-0 15 462 38.5 428.2 6.3 457 1,969 164.1 4.3 226-357 3,169 63.3 8 264.1 38.2 25-173 33-687 8-70 16 254 35.1 367.7 5.3 481 2,063 171.9 4.3 214-352 2,349 60.8 13 195.8 35.5 17-187 43-839 13-180 19 237 26.5 397.6 5.5 504 2,246 187.2 4.5 226-356 2,525 63.5 9 210.4 37.9 16-147 62-1,376 9-122 26 270 31.2 408.7 5.5 492 2,205 183.8 4.5 241-393 2,699 61.3 15 224.9 40.5 21-189 45-1,008 15-178 24 260 29.2 322.4 4.7 485 1,635 136.2 3.4 186-336 2,234 55.4 7 186.2 38.2 31-260 39-779 11-174 21 215 22.6 339.8 4.9 528 2,472 159.0 3.9 214-365 2,351 58.6 7 180.8 39.2 39-329 41-978 7-102 15 224 24.5 425.9 6.0 413 2,078 188.9 5.0 242-373 2,607 64.9 11 237.0 40.2 29-411 36-773 11-135 22 243 31.5 404.0 5.7 456 2,140 178.3 4.7 226-396 2,708 57.0 15 225.7 39.7 25-258 60-1,269 15-189 24 250 29.4 394.5 5.7 492 2,008 167.3 4.1 214-340 2,726 62.9 9 227.2 41.3 30-331 46-912 9-111 25 247 31.6 470.5 6.4 446 2,042 185.6 4.6 211-359 3,134 58.8 11 284.9 39.1 33-315 40-847 11-167 18 264 32.7 403.5 5.4 480 2,165 196.8 4.5 171-337 2,274 50.7 12 206.7 38.9 28-255 56-1,051 12-237 26 250 26.8 391.1 5.7 451 2,018 183.5 4.5 151-301 2,284 50.2 6 207.6 38.2 31-347 48-1,015 6-67 19 199 28.5 374.1 5.4 512 2,172 197.5 4.2 133-250 1,943 53.2 4 176.6 41.6 30-249 46-855 8-40 17 226 27.2 494.9 6.8 489 2,731 248.3 5.6 192-307 2,713 62.5 7 246.6 40.2 40-611 30-539 12-220 16 273 39.5 317.4 4.5 490 2,040 185.4 4.2 149-284 1,451 52.5 7 131.9 36.5 42-526 20-446 7-109 21 205 24.5 432.5 6.1 537 2,771 251.9 5.2 144-242 1,986 59.5 8 180.5 37.9 21-179 34-522 8-62 20 239 38.9 408.6 5.8 543 2,577 234.3 4.7 142-234 1,918 60.7 9 174.4 41.1 36-398 29-716 9-96 22 238 36.7 329.5 5.0 495 2,226 176.3 3.9 126-225 1,686 56.0 10 153.3 35.8 13-85 35-827 10-34 24 194 20.2 304.6 4.6 435 1,480 134.5 3.4 153-299 1,871 51.2 24 170.1 36.6 34-312 30-679 24-228 34 185 16.9 359.7 4.8 515 2,006 182.3 3.9 169-301 1,951 56.1 11 177.4 38.5 28-340 42-1,005 11-173 18 240 28.0 371.5 5.2 480 1,994 181.3 4.2 156-310 2,092 50.3 22 190.2 37.4 30-400 28-559 22-331 32 214 23.9 359.5 4.9 414 1,234 112.2 2.9 206-381 2,721 54.0 13 247.4 35.2 28-218 45-911 13-126 26 206 21.9 357.3 4.9 516 1,834 166.7 3.6 153-277 2,096 55.2 11 190.5 37.5 33-287 54-950 11-93 24 211 19.5 379.7 5.2 498 1,896 172.4 3.8 161-302 2,281 53.3 18 207.4 36.4 41-389 48-883 18-262 35 209 24.8 301.3 4.6 436 1,454 132.2 3.3 142-287 1,860 49.5 11 169.1 38.5 20-145 50-1,053 11-133 21 179 17.1 297.9 4.4 413 1,172 97.7 2.8 214-397 2,403 53.9 18 200.3 38.0 27-121 25-597 18-266 27 187 15.5 271.9 3.9 478 1,305 118.6 2.7 141-280 1,686 50.4 15 153.3 37.4 19-166 13-222 15-202 28 165 15.2 251.2 3.8 457 1,323 120.3 2.9 125-262 1,440 47.7 19 130.9 37.2 27-113 35-652 19-257 34 138 9.4 254.2 4.2 432 1,496 136.0 3.5 110-235 1,300 47.0 9 118.2 38.6 27-281 37-713 9-19 19 139 13.1 285.9 4.7 403 1,548 154.8 3.8 106-202 1,311 52.5 16 131.1 36.2 29-326 27-592 16-169 26 135 18.3 306.6 4.4 530 2,020 183.6 3.8 110-236 1,353 46.6 17 123.0 35.0 43-445 26-494 17-204 27 190 16.6 335.0 5.1 460 1,818 165.3 3.9 137-257 1,867 53.3 15 169.7 36.9 28-212 46-736 15-134 31 191 20.3 382.6 5.6 535 2,612 237.4 4.9 110-218 1,597 50.5 16 145.2 32.2 36-227 38-770 16-170 33 211 21.1 299.9 4.4 509 1,749 159.0 3.2 112-242 1,550 46.3 26 140.9 33.2 50-484 38-726 26-334 42 172 15.4 264.0 4.2 428 1,335 133.5 3.1 99-201 1,305 49.3 17 130.5 37.9 19-41 40-804 17-263 35 146 8.8 299.5 4.5 540 2,081 189.2 3.8 92-196 1,214 46.9 7 110.4 38.7 21-135 31-640 7-42 22 175 15.1 327.7 4.6 513 2,068 206.8 4.0 100-193 1,209 51.8 12 120.9 35.9 17-187 32-610 12-156 29 187 19.7 309.0 4.6 531 2,062 187.4 3.8 104-204 1,337 51.0 13 121.5 34.8 20-160 51-831 13-125 28 174 18.5 284.2 4.3 419 1,375 152.8 3.3 82-179 1,183 45.8 14 131.4 38.4 27-201 36-549 14-111 31 140 16.4 240.4 3.6 496 1,491 149.1 3.1 82-170 913 48.2 12 91.3 37.4 19-161 36-652 12-182 26 136 11.9 202.6 3.2 433 1,182 118.2 2.7 87-208 844 41.8 10 84.4 35.3 12-44 46-726 10-170 19 118 9.2 230.2 3.2 429 880 88.0 2.0 136-289 1,422 47.1 15 142.2 37.0 14-62 55-1,004 15-169 29 148 10.3 301.4 4.3 359 811 81.1 2.3 172-350 2,203 49.1 16 220.3 35.5 27-230 44-796 16-148 38 155 13.9 292.1 4.3 362 1,060 117.8 2.9 124-251 1,569 49.4 22 174.3 37.0 29-223 32-642 22-169 29 150 17.2 232.7 3.9 337 730 81.1 2.2 91-197 1,365 46.2 13 151.7 34.6 25-347 32-500 13-48 32 119 12.9 205.6 3.5 387 1,179 131.0 3.0 55-137 671 40.1 14 74.6 34.9 23-283 24-473 14-128 26 104 10.3 247.8 4.0 401 1,335 148.3 3.3 74-150 895 49.3 10 99.4 33.9 15-100 21-469 10-90 15 109 12.1 206.3 3.7 380 1,038 115.3 2.7 55-119 819 46.2 9 91.0 35.7 11-69 35-690 9/NA 15 105 11.3 173.0 2.6 369 898 99.8 2,4 48-119 659 40.3 9 73.2 33.2 8-23 44-857 9/NA 23 85 7.2 195.0 3.4 323 860 107.5 2.7 54-135 700 40.0 7 87.5 35.5 11-156 33-550 7/NA 10 81 7.1 359.3 5.2 504 2,422 269.1 4.8 51-116 812 43.9 10 90.2 35.8 30-151 17-255 10/NA 23 152 29.9 256.0 3.9 456 1,468 163.1 3.2 56-127 836 45.6 23 92.9 34.3 24-306 22-367 23/NA 2.8 120 17.2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 22-150 26-444 NA 13* 84 9.1

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HONORS & AWARDS

ALL-AMERICANS } Mike Clark

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RB • 1986

} Steve Cockerham

ALL-AMERICANS FIRST TEAM (+ NCAA Division I-AA) 1969 John Travis 1971 Mike Hatch 1976 Steve Cockerham Mark Van Horn 1977 Steve Cockerham 1980 +Brad Reese 1981 +Brad Reese 1985 +Wayne Grant 1986 +Mike Clark 2000 Dwight Smith

OG DB LB OG LB LB LB DL RB DB

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1992 1991 2007

HONORABLE MENTION 1940 Mike Fernella Bennie Flossie 1954 John Verdon 1968 Ken Delaney Tony Pallija Dan Ruff Don Zwisler 1969 Jack Beidleman Dave Holian Tony Pallija Dan Ruff 1970 Jack Beidleman Fred DeHart Tom DeMarco 1975 Steve Cockerham Glenn Evans 1976 Glenn Evans Al Hodakievic 1977 Jeff Jesko 1978 Mike Andy Herb Kohler 1979 Jim Valencheck Brad Reese Don Schutz Paul Winters 1982 James Black Ed Grimsley Dennis Heckman Joe Myers Tony Philpott 1983 James Black

T QB E OT DB SE QB HB DT DB SE HB LB OT LB SE SE DT OT (3rd) OT OG DB LB OT RB RB LB PK DT OLB RB

} Brad Reese

} Dwight Smith

LB • 1980, 1981

} Wayne Grant

LB • 1976, 1977

Brian Clark Clarence Kelly Jeff Lake Mike Clark Willie Davis Wayne Grant Mike Clark Ed Grimsley Bill Hadden Russ Klaus Mike Teifke Chris Kelly Brian Moran Ron Pasquale Robert Lyons Bill Rudison Daron Alcorn Phil Dunn Jabari Arthur

DL • 1985

C DB LB RB WR MG RB LB OLB PK C TE DB OT DB P P/PK LB WR (4th)

ALL-AMERICANS FRESHMAN 1991 Phil Dunn LB Football News 2005 Kevin Grant LB College FB News (3rd) Sporting News (3rd) 2006 David Harvey WR/KOR Sporting News (1st) Scripps/FWAA 2007 Almondo Sewell DE Sporting News (HM) Scout.com (HM) 2009 Brian Wagner LB Sporting News (1st) Phi Steele (2nd) CollegeFootballNews.com (3rd) ALL-OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (*indicates All-Ohio Dream Team) 1915 *Ollie Driesbach T 1917 *Leroy Tomkinson QB *Virgil Rogers T 1919 *Bruce Bierce E *Art Haley QB 1921 *Carl Daum E

1923 1924 1925 1929 1930 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1939 1940 1941 1946 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963

*Ed Kregenow Hayes Jenkins *Frank Wargo *Ken Cochrane *Ken Cochrane *Frank Witwer *Wilson Sparhawk *Earl Hensal *Earl Hensal *Bob Bauer *Frank Zazula *Dick Miller *Frank Zazula *Andrew Maluke *Mike Fernella *Bennie Flossie *Andrew Maluke Joe Papp *Joe Mazzaferro *Joe Mazzaferro *Joe Mazzaferro *Chet Bekeleski *Marion Rossi John Verdon *Mario Russo Tom Boggs Jerry Reeves Dave Adolph Art Bailey Ed Toth Jim Semester Frank Lomax Tom Adolph George Deo Ray Greene Ed Lopeman Tom Lowry Ron Ulrich Tom Adolph Tony Butowicz John Lahoski Darrington Seals Tony Butowicz Dick Case Chuck Cobb John Lahoski

E HB E HB HB T C L L T HB/QB DB HB/QB G T QB G E G G G C QB E G QB G G RB T G HB E FB DE HB LB T E G LB HB G T HB FB/LB

1964 1965

Tony Butowicz Darrington Seals Jim Wehner Al Kerkian

G HB DT DT

ALL-OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE 1980 Brad Reese LB 1981 Brad Reese LB 1982 James Black TB Brian Clark C Ed Grimsley LB Dennis Heckman PK Joe Meyers T Tony Philpott LB 1983 Dave Arango DT James Black TB Russell Holmes LB Robert Johnson DB Clarence Kelly DB Jeff Lake LB 1984 Mike Clark RB Willie Davis WR Wayne Grant MG 1985 Mike Clark RB Wayne Grant MG Ed Grimsley LB Bill Hadden OLB Russ Klaus PK Mike Teifke C 1986 Mike Clark RB Chris Kelley TE Brian Moran DB Ron Pasquale OT OVC OFFENSIVE MVP 1983 James Black 1986 Mike Clark

RB RB

OVC DEFENSIVE MVP 1983 Dave Arango

DT

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} John Travis

DB • 2000

} Mike Hatch

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THIRD TEAM (since 2007) 2007 Kevin Grant John Mackey Bryan Williams 2008 Deryn Bowser Andre Jones Almondo Sewell Bryan Williams 2009 Jalil Carter Dashan Miller Almondo Sewell Corey Woods 2012 Marquelo Suel 2013 Nico Caponi Jawon Chisholm Justin March Zach Paul Jarrod Pughsley #ZipsGameday

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LB DB RB & RS WR WR DL DB & RS WR RS DL OL WR DL RB LB P OL

HONORABLE MENTION (until 2006) 1993 Eric Agosti Morris Cosey Brett Hrvinak 1994 Symeon Floyd 1995 Lew Lawhorn 1996 Nate Boyd 1997 Nate Boyd 2003 Mike Brake 2005 Jay Rohr 2006 Luke Getsy

C DL TE LB WR LB LB TE LB QB

SPORTING NEWS MAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2000 Dwight Smith DB MAC NEWS MEDIA ASSOC. DEFENDER OF THE YEAR 2000 Dwight Smith DB MAC COACH OF THE YEAR 2005 J.D Brookhart COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS MAC COACH OF THE YEAR 2005 J.D Brookhart ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN 1980 Andy Graham PK ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT IV 1980 Andy Graham PK 1993 Jeff Junko P 1996 Jon Eaton DB 1998 Mike Hayes (1st) P 1999 Tim Ritley (1st) TE 2006 Mark Groza (1st) LB

Brock Knisley Gregg Peugeot Rich Reliford Tim Ritley Ben Ruhlin Dan Wessman Jason Wiggins Matt Zuercher Zac Derr Bob Hendry Shawn Klik Ed March Rich Reliford Tim Ritley Ben Ruhlin Bryan Shaw Jesse Smith Bates Szakos Jacob Thompson Jason Wiggins Matt Zuercher Zac Derr John Fuller Rickey McKenzie Tim Ritley Jesse Smith Matt Zuercher Tim Crouch Jesse Smith Jason Swiger Mark Groza Jason Swiger Tim Crouch Luke Getsy Mark Groza Jason Swiger Brian White Tim Crouch Luke Getsy Mark Groza Brian Flaherty Elliott Bates Brian Wagner Nico Caponi Robert Stein Nico Caponi Kyle Pohl Robert Stein Nick Bice Andrew Bohan

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Kris Givens Zach Guiser Keontae Hollis Kyle Pohl Nick Rossi Robert Stein Travis Switzer

HONORABLE MENTION 1992 Peter Habib Jeff Junko 1993 Peter Habib 1994 Peter Habib John Harpring Jeff Junko 1997 Bill Burke Brock Knisley Dan Wessman 1998 Bill Burke Bill Hildebrand Brock Knisely Andre McCray Gregg Peugeot Rich Reliford Jason Wiggins 2008 Andy Hildreth 2011 Troy Gilmer Zac Kasparek 2012 Micklos Blake Nico Caponi Bryce Cheek Jerrod Dillard Sean Graves Micah Lio Joe Petrides Kyle Pohl Nick Rossi Connor Seeman Travis Switzer 2013 Bill Alexander Andrew Bohan Zach D’Orazio Sean Graves Micah Lio Joe Petrides Nick Rossi Connor Seeman

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MAC VERN SMITH AWARD WINNERS 2004 Charlie Frye QB MAC VERN SMITH AWARD NOMINEES 1992 Chris Owens DB 1993 Marcel Weems QB 1994 Phil Dunn LB 1995 Jason Taylor OLB 1996 Nate Boyd MLB 1997 Andre McCray DB 1998 George Germany DB 1999 Jon Eaton DB/P 2000 Dwight Smith DB 2001 Zac Derr PK 2002 Charlie Frye QB 2003 Charlie Frye QB 2004 Charlie Frye QB 2005 Domenik Hixon WR 2014 Justin March-Lillard LB

MAC DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR ATHLETE (began in 2014) 2014 Andrew Bohan OL Zach Guiser S Kyle Pohl QB Robert Stein PK ACADEMIC ALL-MAC FIRST TEAM 1995 John Harpring 1996 Jon Eaton John Harpring Mike Junko 1997 Mike Hayes 1998 Jon Eaton Mike Hayes Dan Wessman 1999 Zac Derr Jon Eaton Greg Gromek

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SECOND TEAM 1992 Bruce Keys Chris Owens 1996 Andre McCray 1998 Greg Lomax Dan Wessman 1999 Dwight Smith Ron Smith Dan Wessman 2000 Lavel Bailey Konrad Dean Brandon Payne James Washington 2001 Zac Derr 2003 Chase Blackburn Matt Cherry Rickey McKenzie Jason Swiger 2004 Brett Biggs Charlie Frye 2005 Domenik Hixon Brett Biggs Kiki Gonzalez Brion Stokes 2006 Chris Kemme Dennis Kennedy David Harvey 2007 Chris Kemme Almondo Sewell Brion Stokes 2008 Kevin Grant Dennis Kennedy 2009 Miguel Graham Brian Wagner 2010 Shawn Lemon 2013 Malachi Freeman 2014 Nordly Capi Zach Paul

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ALL-STAR GAME INVITEES Victor Green DB Bruce Keys ILB (All-American Bowl) Daron Alcor P/PK (East-West Shrine) Jason Taylor DE (Blue-Gray Classic) (Senior Bowl) Jamie Reader FB (Hula Bowl) Lavel Bailey WR (Hula Bowl) Dwight Smith DB (Senior Bowl) Matt Cherry WR (Las Vegas Classic) Charlie Frye QB (Senior Bowl) Chase Blackburn DL Jim Borrieci OL (Gridiron Classic) Andy Alleman OL Tim Crouch OL Luke Getsy QB (Las Vegas Classic) Jabari Arthur WR (Hula Bowl) Nate Robinson DL (East-West Shrine Bowl) Kurt Mangum LB (NFLPA Collegiate Bowl)

TOUCHDOWN TROPHY CLUB In conjunction with its annual football banquet, the Akron Touchdown Club presented two trophies, one to the outstanding lineman of the year and the other to the outstanding back, as determined by the UA coaching staff and the players. OUTSTANDING LINEMAN No longer awarded 2008 Chris Kemme Almondo Sewell 2007 Chris Kemme Almondo Sewell 2006 Andy Alleman Kiki Gonzalez 2005 Tim Crouch 2004 Aaron Conley 2003 Marques Hayes 2002 Ryan Gargasz 2001 Konrad Dean 2000 Konrad Dean Jeff Grzeskowiak 1999 Ron Smith Dan Wessman 1998 Jeremy Maxa 1997 Kevin Kuntz 1996 Jason Taylor 1995 Andy Kittle Mack Warren 1994 Phil Dunn 1993 Eric Agosti 1992 Wayne Anderson 1991 Brett Jackson Mike O’Connor 1990 Brian Hilk 1989 Pierce Joiner 1988 Pierce Joiner 1987 Doug Knepp 1986 Ron Pasquale 1985 Wayne Grant 1984 Wayne Grant 1983 Jim Anderson

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Frank Mazgaj Scott Miller Brad Reese Dave Flegal Herb Kohler Bob Wolf Al Hodakievic Glenn Evans Paul Dorando Rick Madden Carl Richards Denny Blake Ken Krummel Dave Holian Ken Delaney Jim Welling Jim Welling Doug Thomson Dick Case Dick Case Tony Butowicz Ron Ulrich Ron Ulrich Jim Semester Ed Toth Jim Weiss Jerry Reeves Mario Russo John Verdon Joe Malone Joe Mazzaferro Joe Mazzaferro

OUTSTANDING BACK No longer awarded 2008 Dennis Kennedy Brandon Anderson 2007 Bryan Williams Reggie Corner 2006 Dennis Kennedy Kevin Grant 2005 Brett Biggs 2004 Chase Blackburn 2003 Bobby Hendry 2002 Bobby Hendry 2001 Bobby Hendry 2000 Dwight Smith 1999 James Washington 1998 George Germany 1997 Greg Lomax 1996 Andre McCray 1995 Jon Eaton Jamie Reader 1994 DeShawn Brown 1993 Marcel Weems 1992 Victor Green 1991 Tyrone Nelson 1990 Ozzie Jackson 1989 Derek Alston 1988 Doug Lewis 1987 Chris Frowner John Motton 1986 Mike Clark 1985 Mike Clark 1984 Tim Wallac 1983 James Black 1982 James Black 1981 Dennis Brumfield 1980 Ricky Holman 1979 Paul Winters 1978 Redell Windley 1977 Charles Parnell 1976 Cheo Akili 1975 Tom Wilhelm 1974 Tom Wilhelm 1973 Eric Schoch 1972 Gary Yost 1971 Mike Hatch

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FRED SEFTON AWARD Presented annually for outstanding performance in football. Since 1961, the award has been split–one for offense, one for defense. Named for former UA coach and head of the physical education department Fred Sefton, who retired in June 1954, after 38 years of active service with the University. 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

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Harold Robinson Chris Owens Jeff Sweitzer Shawn Vincent Mike Johnson John Clark Leonard Thomas Terry Mays Kurt Latell Mike Rahach Mike Clark Brian Moran Mike Clark Wayne Grant Mike Clark Wayne Grant James Black Jeff Lake James Black Ed Grimsley Dennis Brumfield Brad Reese Dennis Brumfield Brad Reese Paul Winters Brad Reese Redell Windley Mike Holian Mark Hovanec Steve Cockerham Greg Thurman Steve Cockerham Tom Wilhelm Steve Cockerham Bob Clayton Denny Hamad Mac Thomas Bob Holian Tom O’Connor Carl Richards Denny Blake Bob Shilling Mike Hatch Jack Beidleman Fred DeHart Jack Beidleman Dave Holian Don Zwisler Harold Peterson Paul Paxton Barry Gilway Ron Tyson

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HARRY “DOC” SMITH AWARD Given in remembrance of a man who gave himself to the University through his activity in his chosen field, health and physical education. This plaque is awarded each year to an outstanding player in each class. SENIORS 2014 Travis Switzer Justin March-Lillard 2013 Jarrod Pughsley Malachi Freeman 2012 Marquelo Suel J.D. Griggs 2011 Jake Anderson Not awarded from 2009-10 2008 Merce Poinexter Doug Williams 2007 Mike Schepp John Mackey 2006 Andy Wills Jermaine Reid 2005 Brian White 2004 Charlie Frye 2003 Matt Cherry 2002 Ryan Myers Ryan Schulz 2001 Zac Derr 2000 Rich Reliford 1999 Jon Eaton 1998 Andre McCray #ZipsGameday

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Jamie Reader Corey Christian Jason Taylor Jozef Jakab Jeff Junko Ken Williams Chris Owen Victor Green Jeff Sweitzer Scott Brown Curtis Williams John Buddenberg Doug Knepp Jay Miller Mike Clark Wayne Grant Doug Dillon James Black Tony Philpott Brad Reese Ricky Holman Paul Winters Redell Windley Steve Cockerham Mark VanHorn Tom Wilhelm Denny Hamad Bob Holian Tom O’Connor Mike Hatch Ken Krummel John Vargo Don Zwisler Charles Marquess Jim Braccio Joe Richardson Tony Butowicz John Lahoski Herman Huth Jim Lupori Marco Burnette Wayne Lytle Dave Adolph Bob Hatherill Jerry Reeves Mario Russo Phil Schember Ron Vargo Frank Stams

JUNIORS 2014 Zach D’Orazio Cody Grice 2013 Travis Switzer Justin March-Lillard 2012 Jerrod Dillard Malachi Freeman 2011 Brian Wagner Not awarded from 2006-10 2005 Luke Getsy 2004 Brett Biggs 2003 Charlie Frye 2002 Marques Hayes Bobby Hendry 2001 Ryan Myers 2000 Jake Schifino 1999 Dwight Smith 1998 Jon Eaton 1997 Andre McCray Carl Whitt 1996 Nate Boyd 1995 Jason Taylor 1994 Darwin Wilson 1993 Phil Dunn 1992 Marcel Weems 1991 Victor Green 1990 John Clark Tyrone Nelson

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Brian Hilk Bob Singletary Mike Johnson Robert Lyons, Doug Knepp Mike Clark Tim Wallace Jeff Lake James Black Fred Robertson Brad Reese Ricky Holman Paul Winters Mike Holian Steve Cockerham Jim Meyer Mark Fowler Brian Ellis Bob Holian Calvin Pierce Mike Hatch Jack Beidleman John Vargo Ken Delaney Jon Delholm Jim Braccio Jim Barton Ray Glinsky John Lahoski Tom Adolph Jim Lupori Marco Burnette Frank Lomax Tom Murphy Gino Calcei Ed Toth Bob Hatherill Gene White Jerry Reeves John Wiener Mario Russo John Verdon George Shadie

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SOPHOMORES 2014 Mykel Traylor-Bennett DeAndre Scott 2013 Zach D’Orazio Cody Grice 2012 Jawon Chisholm Justin March 2011 Nico Caponi

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Not awarded from 2006-10 2005 Brion Stokes 2004 Jermaine Reid 2003 Diontre Earl Domenik Hixon Jason Montgomery 2002 Charlie Frye Chase Blackburn 2001 Matt Cherry 2000 Brandon Payne 1999 Jake Schifino 1998 James Washington 1997 No award given 1996 Andre McCray 1995 Jamie Reader 1994 Symeon Floyd Brian Gabriesheski 1993 DeShawn Brown 1992 Phil Dunn 1991 Wayne Anderson 1990 Mike Orbovich 1989 Tyrone Nelson 1988 Brian Hilk Shawn Vincent 1987 John Motton 1986 John Buddenberg 1985 Doug Knepp 1984 Mike Clark 1983 Greg Reed 1982 Ed Grimsley 1981 Darren Morgan 1980 Joe Myers 1979 Brad Reese 1978 Juan Pope 1977 Paul Winters 1976 Marty Bezbatchenko Keith Luck 1975 Steve Cockerham 1974 Chris Angeloff 1973 Paul Dorando 1972 Dick Pitts 1971 Bob Holian 1970 Luke Marchmon 1969 Mike Hatch 1968 Dan Ruff 1967 John Vargo 1966 Ron Tyson 1965 Mike Martin 1964 Jim Braccio 1963 Jim Barto 1962 Joe Richardson 1961 Tom Lowry 1960 Joe Mackey 1959 Ray Greene 1958 Marco Burnette Bruce Mackey 1957 Ron Bailey 1956 Dave Adolph 1955 Tom Boggs 1954 John Williams 1953 Chet Bekeleski FRESHMEN 2014 Thomas Woodson Darius Copeland 2013 Fransohn Bickley Cory Morrow 2012 Conor Hundley Cody Grice 2011 Jawon Chisholm Not awarded from 2006-10 2005 Kevin Grant 2004 Chevin Pace 2003 Tim Crouch 2002 Diontre Earl Domenik Hixon 2001 Charlie Frye 2000 Dwayne LeFall #RiZeUP!

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HONORS & AWARDS 1999 Brandon Payne 1998 Jake Schifino 1997 Rich Reliford 1996 Greg Gromek 1995 Jon Eaton 1994 Brian Magrell 1993 Symeon Floyd 1992 Matt Kaulig 1991 Phil Dunn 1990 Wayne Anderson 1989 Daron Alcorn 1988 Brett Jackson 1987 Brian Hilk 1986 Pierce Joiner 1985 Gary Tyler 1984 Doug Knepp 1983 Ron Pasquale 1982 Greg Reed 1981 Ed Grimsley 1980 Darren Morgan 1979 Reece Perry 1978 Terry Cameron 1977 Andy Graham 1976 John Montgomery 1975 Mike Holian 1974 Steve Cockerham 1973 Billy Mills Not awarded from 1968-72 1967 Tony Pallija 1966 Dave Holian 1965 Ron Tyson 1964 Ed Williams 1963 Jim Braccio 1962 Ron Boruszkowski 1961 Tony Butowicz 1960 George Deo Bob Dyser 1959 Loren Green John Mihelich 1958 Owensby Pearson Jim Lupori 1957 John Robinson 1956 John Stone 1955 Ed Toth Ben Kimbrough 1954 Gene White 1953 Jerry Reeves

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JOHN W. HEISMAN AWARD Given in memory of Akron’s first athletic director and football coach John W. Heisman (in 1893). The award is presented annually to the team’s unsung hero for the intangibles he provides during practice sessions and for inspiring his teammates. 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

Tyler Williams Alfonso Horner Conor Hundley John Senter Adam Bice Troy Gilmer Troy Gilmer Not awarded Not awarded Eric Lively Davanzo Tate Jason Nedd Jerell Ringer Bobby Gardner Mark Tetzel Junior McCray Ashanti Barbee Andrew Wilson Ben Ruhlin Ray Pung Ed Marc

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ACADEMIC AWARD Nick Rossi (Sr.) FB Robert Stein (Jr.) PK Zach Guiser (So.) S Michael Buddenberg (Fr.) LS Connor Seeman (Sr.) LB Nick Rossi (Jr.) LB Robert Stein (So.) PK Bryan Green (Fr.) RB Adam Steiner (Sr.) LS Sean Graves (Jr.) S Nick Rossi (So.) LB Andrew Bohan (Fr.) OL Dylan Potts WR Not awarded Not awarded Brian Flaherty TE/LS Brian Flaherty TE/LS Mark Groza LB Jason Swiger PK Mark Groza LB Jesse Smith DB Ryan Gargasz DL

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2014 Nick Rossi FB 2013 Paul Skolmutch LS 2012 Adam Steiner LS Not awarded from 2009-11 2008 Bryan Williams DB 2007 Andre Jones DB 2006 Yamari Dixon DB 2005 John Mackey DB 2004 Domenik Hixon WR 2003 Dan Basch FB 2002 Domenik Hixon DB LIFTER OF THE YEAR Not awarded from 2009-Pres. 2008 Brandon Anderson 2007 Jabari Arthur 2006 Andy Alleman 2005 Brett Biggs 2004 Mike Piccirillo 2003 Matt Cherry 2002 Ryan Myers

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WEIGHT ROOM WARRIOR / IRON ZIP 2014 Conor Hundley (Off.) RB Kyron Brown (Def.) CB 2013 Conor Hundley (Off.) RB Nico Caponi (Def.) DL Andrew Bohan (ST) OL CAPTAIN’S AWARD 2014 Travis Switzer Justin March-Lillard Nick Rossi 2013 Jarrod Pughsley Nico Caponi Malachi Freeman 2012 Adam Bice Kurt Mangum Adam Steiner 2011 Jake Anderson Brian Wagner Adam Steiner Not awarded from 2009-10 2008 Merce Poindexter Doug Williams Dennis Kennedy Chris Kemme Kevin Grant 2007 Mike Schepp John Mackey Yamari Dixon 2006 Luke Getsy Kiki Gonzalez 2005 Domenik Hixon Kiki Gonzalez Jason Montgomery Brian White 2004 Charlie Frye Chase Blackburn Dan Basch Diontre Earl 2003 Chase Blackburn Matt Cherry Charlie Frye Marques Hayes 2002 Charlie Frye Ryan Gargasz Ryan Meyers Brandon Payne

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MOST IMPROVED AWARD Not awarded from 2009-Pres. 2008 Chris Jacquemain (Off.) QB Elliott Bates (Off.) OL Mike Thomas (Def.) LB Alphonso Owen (ST)

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SCOUT TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2014 Brett Lee OL James Turner S 2013 Varnell Garrett DL Hakeem Lawrence RB 2012 Michael Casimos OL John Rachal LB 2011 Cody Grice FB Sean Graves S 2010 Not awarded 2009 Not awarded 2008 Jared Wackerly QB Antoine Jones DL 2007 Paul Simkovich OL Mike Thomas DB 2006 Mike Ward OL Mitchell Magloire LB 2005 Bryant McMillion RB Wallace Pendleton DL Anthony Dalton WR RED BLAIR AWARD Given annually to the highest-scoring player. 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Robert Stein Robert Stein Robert Stein A.J. Fox Alex Allen Branko Rogovic Dennis Kennedy Igor Iveljic David Harvey Brett Biggs

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BOBBY BOWDEN COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Given annually to the coach who makes the greatest contribution to the team. 2014 Not awarded 2013 Not awarded 2012 Entire Staff GoZips.com/ZipsFB


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~B~

Badinghaus, Ed Badalich, Carl Bailey, Art Bailey, Austin Bailey, Charles Bailey, Ken Bailey, Lavel Bailey, Rick

1992-94 1965-67 1952, 1956-58 2010-13 2001 1952 1997-2000 1982-83

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Bailey, Ron 1956-57 Bailey, Ryan 2005 Bain, Ryan 2009 Baker, Lawrence 1927-29 Baker, Randy 1988 Bakewell, Harold 1950 Balaam, Al-Teric 2006, 2008-09 Balaj, Lionel 1950-52 Baldwin, Benjamin 1925-27 Bamler, Bill 1967 Banks, Ken 1982-83 Banks, Louis 1999 Barbee, Ashanti 2001-02 Bareiter, Joe 1984 Barnes, Dante 2007 Barney, Marvin 1980 Barnes, Harold 1920-21, 1923 Barnes, Wilbur 1931-32 Barnhardt, Harold 1895-96, 1900 Barton, James 1962-65 Barrow, Carlos 1987-88 Basch, Dan 2000-01, 03-04 Basch, Dennis 2003-04 Baskin, Ron 1977 Bass, Lavern 1990-92 Bates, Elliott 2006-09 Batman, Jim 1974 Batman, Kenneth 1946-47 Baumbick, Bob 1979-81 Bauer, Robert 1933, 1935-36 Beard, Dorian 2002-04 Beeman, Rick 1976 Beidleman, Jack 1967-70 Bekeleski, Chet 1952-53 Belden, Russell 1908-09 Bell, Donald 1942 Benedict, Charles 1892 Bennett, Jamey 1995-98 Berchie, Frank 2004-05 Bertsch, Ben 2010 Bessey, Charles 1995 Best, Jerry 1989-92 Bethel, Arthur 1909-11 Betz, Sam 1969-71 Beverly, James 1948 Bevington, Eldon 1915 Beyke, Joe 1999 Bezbatchenko, Marty 1976-78 Bice, Adam 2009-12 Bice, Nick 2014 Bickel, Paul 1952-53 Bickley, Fransohn 2013-14 Bierce, Bruce 1916-17, 1919 Bigach, Bruce 1980-81 Biggs, Brett 2004-05 Bischoff, Todd 1981-82 Bisesi, Jospeh 1952 Bitsko, Randy 1989-90 Black, James 1981-83 Black, Shaun 1997 Blackburn, Chase 2001-04 Blake, Denny 1971-72 Blake, Micklos 2009-12 Blakely, Jeff 1992-94 Blanchard, Doug 1978 Bland, John 1960 Bliley, Clarence 1920-22 Blind, Jim 1980 Bock, Fred 1951-52 Boedicker, Earl 1917, 1919 Boggs, Donald 1986 Boggs, Tom 1955-57 Bohan, Andrew 2013-14 Bohla, Martin 1942 Bolin, Paul 1948

Boone, Brandon 1975-77 Boone, William 1909 Boring, Sebastian 1941 Boruszkowski, Ron 1962-64 Borrieci, Jim 2001-04 Bostic, Carl 1935 Bostic, Karl 2011 Bowers, Giorgio 2010 Bowser, Deryn 2008-09 Boyd, Jim 1985 Boyd, Nate 1994-97 Boyett, Scott 2014 Bozicevich, Dick 1969-70 Braccio, Jim 1963-66 Bradford, Ellery 1995-98 Brady, John 1953 Brainard, Lucius 1909 Brake, Mike 2000-03 Brancho, Eric 1994 Brandon, James 1948 Brant, Ron 1981-84 Brewster, Garrett 2006 Brimgardner, Leo 1941 Brittnum, Cedric 2013-14 Broge, Thomas 1940 Brothers, Aaron 1990 Brown, Albert 1903 Brown, Chris 2004-05 Brown, Curtis 2008-10 Brown, DeShawn 1993-94 Brown, Earl 1961-62 Brown, Jatavis 2012-14 Brown, Lamont 1994 Brown, Mike 1993-94 Brown, Nadir 2009 Brown, Ralph 1922-24 Brown, Richard 1974-76 Brown, Scott 1987-90 Brown, Steve 1987-88 Brown, Terrence 1985-86 Brown, Tommy 2014 Bruce, Jeremy 2008-09 Brumbaugh, Dylan 2012-14 Brumfield, Dennis 1979-81 Bruner, George 1912, 1914 Buddenberg, John 1985-88 Buddenberg, Michael 2014 Budzeszewski, Tom 1970-72 Buhas, Frank 1947-48 Burant, Jim 1975-77 Burgins, Troy 1983-86 Burke, Bill 1996-98 Burks, Joseph 1947 Burnett, Chet 1952 Burnette, Marco 1958-60 Burney, Nate 2009-10 Burton, John 1988-90 Burton, Richard 1981 Butowicz, Tony 1961-64 Byrd, Marvase 2009-10

~C~

Cahill, George 1914 Calcei, Gino 1957-59 Calderone, Tom 1976 Calhoun, Ernie 1971-73 Calmer, Robert 1893 Cameron,George 1996-99 Cameron, Terry 1978 Camp, Henry 1895-96 Campbell, Bryant 1891 Campbell, Troy 1989-90, 1992 Campbell, Tyler 2007-09 Campbell, Zack 2009-11

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Capi, Nordly 2013-14 Caponi, Nico 2010-13 Cardarelli, Richard 1953 Cardello, Vince 1939 Cargile, Jerome 1995-98 Carlucci, Joe 1960-62 Carney, Joseph 1942, 1946-47 Carmichael, Frances 1918 Carpenter, Dennis 1980 Carr, Chad 2001 Carter, Homer 1903 Carter, Jalil 2007-10 Carter, Matt 2001-02 Carter, Robert 1908 Carter, Sam 1993 Carter, William 1896 Case, Dick 1961-64 Case, Harry 1949-50 Case, Tom 1975 Cash, Lance 1991-93 Casimos, Michael 2014 Cassidy, Thomas 1893 Caswell, Mark 1979 Cecchetti, Jared 2004-07 Chapman, Kenny 1992-93 Chapman, Martin 1941-42, 46 Charton, Bob 1990 Chase, Matt 1997 Cheek, Bryce 2012-14 Cherry, Matt 2000-03 Chima, George 1946 Chordar, Milan 1930, 1932-33 Chisholm, Jawon 2011-14 Christian, Corey 1994-97 Christner, Milton 1939-41 Christopherson, Tim 1991 Church, John 1910-12 Cistone, John 1951-54 Clark, Brian 1981, 1983 Clark, Ernest 2003 Clark, Harry 1891, 1893 Clark, John 1989-90 Clark, Mike 1984-86 Clauss, Bill 1971 Clay, Olin 1965-66 Clayton, Bob 1972-74 Close, Stanford 1917, 1919-20 Cloud, Donte 2004 Cobb, Charles 1961-63 Cobb, Marshall 1988 Cobham, Wayne 2006-09 Coble, Rickie 1998-2001 Cockerham, Steve 1974-77 Cochran, Harold 1926-28 Cochran, James 1998-99 Cochrane, Kenneth 1928-30 Coe, Walter 1891-92 Cogswell, Ty 1955-58 Colbert, Terrell 2000 Coles, Bryan 1993-95 Colley, Harold 1922 Colosimo, Andrew 2009 Colson, Elrondo 1991 Commack, Avis 2012 Conley, Aaron 2001-04 Connor, Jeremy 1997-98 Conrad, Charles 1910 Conti, Tom 1953 Conway, Tom 1981-82 Cook, Donald 1936-37 Cook, Harry 1899-1900 Cook, Henry 1996 Cooper, John 1933 Copeland, Darius 2014 Coppa, Paul 1972-73

Corl, Clarence Corn, LaRond Cornelius, John Corner, Reggie Corrigan, Marty Cosey, Duran Cosey, Morris Costigan, Charles Coughenour, Pat Counahan, Chris Cox, Carl Craig, Roger Crawford, Porter Cray, Howard Crisp, Park Crisp, William Criss, Charles Crist, Robert Crouch, Tim Cruz, Jose Csora, John Culberson, Eric Culbertson, Keith Culler, Raschi Cullins, Charles Cummins, Jud Cunningham, Cecil Cunningham, Seth Cushman, Arthur

1927 1971 1989 2004-07 1987 1999 1992-93 1908-11 1971-72 1992-95 1956 1953 1913-15 1932 1912-15 1915 1910-12 1902-03 2003-06 2007-08 1978 2000-01 1938, 1940 1998-99 1973 2001-03 1924-25 2010-12 1900

~D~

Daily, Jeff 1960-61 Daily, John 1956-58 Daily, Roy 1925-27 Danessa, Angelo 1950-51 Danielson, Jeremiah 1999-2000 Darst, Paul 1968 Darulis, William 1932-34 Daugherty, Tom 1922 Daum, Carl 1918-21 Dauphin, Jim 1977 Davidson, Courtney 1978 Davidson, Doug 1955-56 Davis, Imani 2012-14 Davis, Keith 1992 Davis, Kevin 2009-10 Davis, Marquinn 2009 Davis, Mike 2013 Davis, Reg 1961, 1963 Davis, Willie 1982-85 Dean, Konrad 2000-01 DeHart, Fred 1968-70 Delaney, Ken 1965-68 Dellovade, Mike 1989-91 DeMarco, Tom 1969-70 Demeter, Joseph 1948 Demhasaj, Zenel 2013 Denholm, Jay 1979 Denholm, Jon 1964-67 Dennison, Greg 1984-85 Deo, George 1960-63 Derr, Zac 1998-2001 DeScott, DeAndre 2006 Detwiler, Brad 1999-2001 Dickerson, Brad 1962-65 Dillard, Jerrod 2010-13 Dillon, Doug 1981-84 DiNapoli, Frank 1940-41 Dixon, Terrel 1994-95, 1997 Dixon, Yamari 2004-07 Dobrin, Emil 1947, 1949 Dobrzeniecki, John 1975-77 Dobson, Russel 1908 Dodge, Ray 1947-49

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Abbas, Bill 1959 Abdulla, Al 1936, 1938 Adams, Ernest 1911-12 Adams, Robert 1951 Addis, Rick 1980-82 Adolph, Dave 1955-58 Adolph, Tom 1959-62 Agosti, Eric 1991-94 Agostinelli, Ed 1970-72 Agyeman, Steve 2003-04 Akers, Paul 1910 Akili, Cheo 1973-76 Alcorn, Daron 1989-92 Albright, Paul 1971 Alexander, Bill 2010-11, 13 Alexander, Broderick 2009, 11-13 Alfman, Gerald 1982 Alford, Eddie 1993-95 Alleman, Andy 2005-06 Allen, Alex 2005, 2007-10 Allen, Christian 2014 Allen, Dirk 1989-90 Allen Jeff 2014 Allyn, Guy 1903 Alphonse, Michael 2006 Alston, Derek 1986-89 Altland, Jim 1970 Amison, Isavelt 1967-70 Amos, Corvin 1999-2000 Amstutz, Chet 1965 Anderson, Bob 1959 Anderson, Brandon 2005-08 Anderson, Eric 1994-97 Anderson, George 1971-73 Anderson, Harold 1946 Anderson, Jake 2008-11 Anderson, Jim 1981-83 Anderson, Keith 1979-80 Anderson, Robert 1987 Anderson, Wayne 1990-93 Anderson, Zack 2006-09 Andrade, Ed 1986-87 Andreoli, Andre 1940 Andy, Mike 1977-78 Angeloff, Chris 1974-75 Anton, Tony 1951 Appleby, David 1932, 1934 Appleby, Mike 1983-84 Arango, Dave 1981-83 Arbogast, Ronald 1900 Armbruster, Jason 1990 Arnette, Rex 1927-28, 1931 Arthur, Jabari 2004-07 Atha, Terry 1973-74 Austin, Charles 1973-75 Auten, Delbert 1929-30 Auten, George 1953-55 Auten, William 1954-56 Avery, Bryan 1917 Axner, Dave 1975-77 Azar, Floyd 1946-48 Azar, Ken 1950 Azar, Robert 1914


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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Dolensky, Jim 1962-64 Dombroski, Bob 1986-89 Domonkos, Matt 2006-07 Donaldson, Mike 2004-06 Donaldson, Shawn 1988, 1990-92 Donovan, John 1893, 1895-96 Dorando, Paul 1973-75 D’Orazio, Zach 2012-14 Dorvilus, Richard 2014 Doshna, Peter 1934-35 Dotson, Walt 1983-84 Doyle, Dayton 1902 Drakes, Eric 1990-91 Draper, Ted 1991-93 Driesbach, Farrell 1931-33 Driesbach, Oliver 1913-16 Dudock, Mike 1960-63 Dulin, Olando 1991-92 Dunn, Phil 1991-94 Dunn, Tommy 1993-94 Dunwiddie, Bob 1990-91 Durant, Martel 2013-14 Durr, Arthur 1902 Dutt, Robert 1908-09 Dutt, Robert 1936 Dyer, Clarence 1926 Dyser, Robert 1960-61

~E~

Earl, Corey 1982 Earl, Diontre 2002-04 Easton, Dalton 2013 Easton, Joseph 1900 Eaton, Jon 1995-96, 1998-99 Eberhardt, Leo 1913 Eckert, Herman 1919-21 Eckstedt, Richard 1951 Eddy, John 1891 Eddy, Nelson 1959-60 Edwards, Ade 1998-2000 Edwards, Wade 2014 Eisom, Barry 1972-74 Elie, Dion 2002-05 Eller, William 1949 Ellerbe, Tracy 1987-89 Ellington, Morris 2001-04 Ellis, Brian 1972-74 Ellis, Harold 1914 Ellis, Robert 1920-21 Ellis, William 1941, 1946 Embick, Jim 1974-77 Emerick, Bill 1957 Emmons, Claude 1920 Endress, Ned 1939 Englehart, Steve 1963-66 Englehart, Steve 1988-89 Enright, Tom 1973, 1975 Ensign, Hadley 1928-29 Ericksen, Stephen 2014 Ervin, Eric 1994-96 Erwine, Robert 1931-32 Estrada, Casey 2008-09 Etienne, Rodney 2006-07 Evans, Clyde 1918 Evans, David 1900 Evans, Dylan 2012-14 Evans, Glenn 1975-76 Evans, Mike 1992 Evans, Walt 1947 Evans, William 1895-96 Eves, Archie 1895-96, 1899-1900

~F~

Fagan, Jack Fagan, Shawn Faler, Micah Falls, Eugene Fanning, James Farmer, Bill Feather, Dave Fedorisin, John Feller, Aaron Fellmuth, Robert Felsoci, Mike Ferguson, Robert Ferguson, Ron Fernella, Mike Ferry, Fred Fiatal, Ernest Fichthorne, Ewing Fink, Charles Finley, Jeff Finn, James Fire, Kevin Firick, William Fisher, Brian Fisher, Dave Fisher, Frank Fisher, Michael Fitzharris, Cletus Flaherty, Brian Flaherty, Tim Flaherty, Tom Flaugher, Vernon Flegal, Dave Fleming, Harold Fleming, Will Fleming, William Fletcher, Paul Flickinger, Donald Florin, George Florin, Ignatius Flossie, Ben Flossie, Ben Flossie, Bruce Floyd, Symeon Flotz, William Fobbs, Sean Fondrk, Joe Foore, Larry Forbes, David Ford, Bre’ Ford, Dave Ford, Darin Formen, Louis Fortener, Nick Fosnight, Reed Fowler, Mark Fowler, Tim Fowler, Tony Fox, A.J. Fox, Mark Fox, Wayne Foy, Mike Fraley, Blake France, Glen Francis, Scott Frank, Earl Frase, Ralph Freeman, Malachi Freeman, Tom Friday, Mark Frieson, Dee Fritz, Don Frowner, Chris Fry, Rolent

1938-39 1985-88 2000-03 1929-30 1931-32 1942 1987-89 1979-81 2001 1939-40 1987 1949 1976-77 1938-40 1954 1947 1902 1928-29 1981-82 1946 1981-82 1924 1980 1977-79 1992-94 1937-38 1926-28 2006-08 1971-73 1965-68 1929-30 1977-79 1910 2009, 11-12 1909 1925 1932, 1934 1941-42 1928-29 1940-41 1974 1974 1993-94 1913-14 2007-09 1968-69 1954-56 1946 2011-14 1966 1993-94 1975-76 1999-2002 1914-15 1973-75 1980-83 1982 2011 1977 1965-68 1969-71 2010-11 1903 1996 1943 1918 2012-13 1980-81 1990 2010-13 1975 1987 1891

Frye, Charlie Frye, Harold Frye, Paul Frye, Tony Fuciu, Ceorge Fuchs, Fred Fuller, John Fuller, Ron Fuqua, Stephon Futo, James

~G~

2001-04 1928-30 1928-30 1980 1964-66 1908 2001-04 1974-77 2006-07 1942

Gabel, Tim 1982 Gabriesheski,Brian 1993-96 Galehouse, George 1948-49 Galloway, Dick 1959-62 Garcia, Andy 1936-37 Gardner, Bobby 2001-03 Gardner, James 1893 Gargasz, Ryan 1999-2002 Garnett, Robert 1958, 1962 Garrett, Varnell 2014 Garrison, Jeff 2003 Gaug, William 1952-53 Gayer, Jacob 1902 Geese, Robert 1937 Gergel, Dan 1977-79 Germany, George 1995-98 Getsy, Luke 2005-06 Giachetti, Jason 2003-06 Gilbert, Doug 1984-86 Gilbert, Greg 1982-84 Gilbert, Walter 1910-11 Gill, John 1932 Gill, Jon 2003 Gilleland, Ellsworth 1926-28 Gilmer, Troy 2009-12 Gilway, Barry 1965-67 Gindratt, Brice 1991-94 Ginella, Mike 1986-87 Givens, Kris 2014 Gliha, Ron 1981 Glinsky,Ray 1961-64 Gonzalez, Kiki 2003-06 Goodman, Tyrell 2012-13 Goodspeed, Gregg 1994 Goodwin, Jamie 2002-03 Gopp, Dale 1941, 1946-47 Gorrell, Tim 1980 Gouch, Darrien 1990-93 Gradyan, Frank 1951-53 Graf, Robert 1933-35 Graham, Andy 1977-80 Graham, Miguel 2007-09 Gramann, Steve 1987 Grant, Kevin 2005-08 Grant, Wayne 1982-85 Graves, Sean 2012-13 Gray, Jimmie 1998-2000 Gray, Kevin 1980 Green, Anthony 1984-86 Green, Brett 2004 Green, Bryan 2013 Green, Dave 1960 Green, Darryl 1989-91 Green, Gary 1971-74 Green, Loren 1959 Green, Victor 1990-92 Greene, Kenny 1989-91 Greene, Ray 1959-61 Greene, Ron 1971-73 Greenhorn, Alvin 1940 Greenwood, Randy 2010 Greer, Sekai 2002-03

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Grice, Cody 2012-14 Griffiths, Dave 1936 Grigas, Walt 1938, 1940 Griggs, Bert 1980 Griggs, John 2011-12 Grimes, David 1999 Grimm, John 1909-12 Grimsley, Ed 1981-83, 1985 Grisdale, Ken 1982 Gromek, Greg 1996-99 Grosso, George 1959-62 Groza, Mark 2003-06 Grucella, Thomas 1946-49 Grzeskowiak, Jeff 1998-2001 Grzeskowiak, Mike 2001-04 Guiser, Zach 2014 Gulick, Robert 1908-09 Guthrie, Pete 1963-64

~H~

Haas, John 1994 Haber, Mark 1990-91 Habib, Pete 1991-94 Hadden, Bill 1984-86 Haddox, Benny 1987-88 Hagenmaier, Brian 1983-85 Hagins, Nate 1967-68 Halamay, Gene 1952 Hale, Steve 1996-99 Haley, Arthur 1916-18 Haley, Jason 1990 Hall, John 1931 Hall, Richard 2010 Halter, Jeff 1980-81 Hamad, Dennis 1971-74 Hamilton, Paul 1986-88 Hamlin, Larry 1951-53 Hamline, Robert 1930-31 Hammontree, Ray 1931, 1933-34 Hampton, Dan 1984-86 Hampton, Horace 1937 Hannon, Michael 1999 Haramis, Sam 1961-62 Harden, Eli 1891-93 Hardy, William 1899 Harker, Lewis 1940 Harlan, James 1951 Harmon, Matt 2008 Harpham, Raymond 1903 Harpring, John 1993-96 Harris, George 1998 Harrison, John 1968-70 Harrison, Wayne 1968-69 Harsh, Jamie 1990-92 Hartline, Chester 1926-28 Hartline, Jackie 1936 Hartman, Jason 2000-02 Hartz, Craig 1965-67 Harvey, David 2006 Harvey, James 2008-11 Harvey, Tony 1980 Haskins, Chris 1990-93 Hast, Jeff 1994 Hatch, Mike 1968-71 Hatherill, Robert 1954-57 Haury, William 1948-50 Hauser, Andrew 2014 Hayes, Marques 2000-03 Hayes, Mike 1994, 1996-98 Hazime, Hasan 2008-11 Heckman, Dennis 1981-83 Heckman, Jim 1942 Hein, Justin 2003-05 Heinzerling, Lynn 1925

Heisman, John 1894 Heller, Irvin 1940-42 Heminger, Harold 1917 Hendry, Bobby 2000-03 Henneberger, Paul 1896 Henry, Dionte 2003-05 Henry, Ed 1970 Hensal, Earl 1933-35 Herndon, Jayson 1994-96 Herndon, John 1899 Heslop, Matt 2003 Hess, Carl 1921 Heyworth, Jim 1973-75 Hibbard, Reigle 1940-41 Hickman, Dave 1964-66 Hickman, Frank 1935-36 Hicks, Guy 1978 Hicks, Richard 1954 Hildebrand, Bill 1995-98 Hildreth, Andy 2007-08 Hilk, Brian 1987-90 Hill, Chris 1987-90 Hill, Greg 1972-73 Hill, Josh 2000-02 Hill, Tor 1985 Hillery, Tom 1952-53 Hilliard, Norm 1994 Hills, Scott 1974 Hinds, Tyler 1987-88 Hines, Quentin 2012 Hinkle, Larry 1929-30 Hirschman, Nick 2013 Hixon, Domenik 2002-05 Hlas, John 1926-28 Hochberg, Ray 1936 Hochensmith, Farlin 1911-12 Hockett, Myron 1978-80 Hodakievic, Al 1975-76 Hodges, Tim 1980, 1983-84 Hoffman, Bob 1987 Holian, Bob 1971-73 Holian, Dave 1966-69 Holian, Mike 1975-78 Holland, Howard 1949 Hollis, Keontae 2013-14 Holman, Rick 1978-80 Holmes, Alphonso 1993-94 Holmes, Anthony 2010-13 Holmes, Donald 1949, 1951 Holmes, Russell 1981-84 Holsberry, William 1942, 1946 Holley, Jim 2006 Hoopes, Fredrick 1925-27 Hoover, John 1967-69 Hoover, Robert 1940 Hopkins, Carl 1926-28 Horn, Fred 1932 Horner, Alfonso 2012-14 Horrigan, James 1952-53 Horrigan, Terry 1956-57 Horton, Leon 1978-79 Housos, George 1981-83 Houston, Biff 1970-71 Hovanec, Mark 1975-77 Howard, Curtis 1976-79 Howe, Bryan 2004-05 Howell, Juan 1987-89 Hower, John 1937 Hoyte, Nigel 1989 Hrivnak, Bret 1990-93 Huebner, Keith 2006-08 Huff, Boyd 1924 Huffman, Raymond 1926-27 Hughes, Mike 1996, 1998-2000 Humphrey, David 1986-87

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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Humphrey, Robert 1938, 1940 Hundley, Conor 2012-14 Hunter, Bo 1997-99 Hunter, Mosey 1971-73 Hunter, Xavier 1990 Hutcherson, Jim 1982 Hutchinson, Harold 1932-33, 35 Hutchinson, John 1928 Huth, Herman 1959-62 Huth, Jim 1985 Hutton, Mic 1969-72

~I~

Iademarco, Nick Ieli, Petu Irvin, Miquel Irvin, Ray Isbell, William Ivasku, Kevin Iveljic, Igor

~J~

1984-86 1991-94 2002-03 1986 1952 2011 2007-10

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Kregenow, Ernest Kreighbaum, Dan Krino, Mike Krummel, Ken Kubik, Andy Kulmala, Jeff Kuntz, Kevin Kura, Mike

1924-25 1983-85 1934-36 1968-70 1986-89 1974-76 1995-98 1966-68

~L~

Lacascio, Joseph Ladner, Shane Ladrach, Rhyne LaFrance, Jeremy Lagasse, Mike Lahoski, John Lake, Daniel Lake, Jeff Lancaster, Julius Lancianese, Ron Landis, Jim Lane, Jerome Lant, Steve Larde, Richard Larson, Bob Lartey, Emmanuel Latell, Kurt Laterza, Tony Latona, Felix Laubacher, Dave Laubaugh, Ron Laube, Evan Lauro, Tony Lawrence, Hakeem Lawhorn, Lew Leacock, Paul Lee, Carl LeFall, Dwayne Leffler, Carl Legando, Jim Legger, Nick Lehackey, Paul Leichliter, Jim Leininger, Dave Lemley, Bill Lemon, Marcus Lemon, Ron Lemon, Shawn Lengyel, Jack Lenihan, Pat Leonard, Dean Leota, Iakopo Lewis, Chuck Lewis, Doug Lewis, Jerome Licht, Chad Limbach, Oscar Lindsey, Donald Lindsey, Jermaine Lingruen, Mark Linton, Bob Lio, Micah Lionetti, Anthony Little, Matt Littler, Gregg Livelsberger, Lynn Lively, Eric Lodge, Shauntel Lomax, Frank Lomax, Greg Lombardi, James Long, Jeff Long, Johnny Longacre, Dave Longville, Regis

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1931 1995-96 2009-12 2009-10 1996-98 1961-63 1900 1982-85 1996-98 1954-57 1942 2014 1896 1987-89 1975-77 2010-11 1987-89 1949-50 1940-41 1972-74 1965 2006-08 1984-86 2014 1995 1895-96 1936-37 2000, 02-04 1920-22 1982 2009 1935 1980-82 1970 1971 2009 1967-70 2007-10 1954-56 1941 1925-27 2003 2003, 05 1988-90 2013-14 1991-93 1922-24 1932-34 2006 1974-76 1955 2011-13 1950-52 2008-11 1987 1966-68 2005-08 1997-98 1959-60 1995-98 1949 1985-86 2004-06 1951-53 1949-50

Lopeman, Ed Lott, Eugene Loudenback, Harry Lowry, Tom Luck, Keith Lukas, John Lundstrom, Jeff Lundy, John Lurtz, John Lutz, Dick Lupori, Jim Lyons, Mike Lyons, Robert Lytle, Wayne

~M~

1960, 63 1895 1893-94 1960-63 1976 1939-41 1988 1982-85 1998 1979-81 1958-61 1991-94 1985-88 1959

Mackey, Bruce 1958-60 Mackey, Joe 1960-62 Mackey, John 2004-07 Mackey, Louis 1998, 2000 Madden, Rick 1972-73 Madick, Robert 1962-64 Magloire, Mitchell 2006-07 Magrell, Brian 1994-95 Mahan, Fulton 1931-33 Maher, John 1971-73 Mahoney, Ed 1942 Mahoney, John 1926-28 Maibauer, Roger 1972 Maione, Henry 1965-67 Mairs, Curt 1954 Maligio, Fred 1937-39 Malizia, Jerry 1965-67 Mallo, James 1935-36 Malone, Joseph 1951-53 Maluke, Andy 1939-41 Malvasi, Pete 1987 Mangum, Kurt 2012 Mann, Mel 1950 Mannie, Ken 1971-73 Maravich, Eli 1957 March, Ed 1998-2001 March-Lillard, Justin 2011-14 Marchese, T.J. 2009, 2011 Marchmon, Luke 1970 Marconi, Tim 1988-89 Marcoux, Dan 2008-11 Marquess, Charles 1966-67 Marsicano, Shane 1994 Martin, Adam 1992-94 Martin, Dale 2009-10 Martin, John L. 1953 Martin, Mike 1964-65 Massaro, Rick 1978-81 Mason, Kenneth 1922-24 Matwichyna, Dan 1990 Mathis, Willie 1979 Mathews, Ray 1962 Maus, Thomas 1949 Maxa, Jeremy 1995-98 Maxwell, Bob 1978-79 Maybury, Jace 2000-02 Mays, Paul 1988-90 Mays, Terry 1987-90 Mazgaj, Frank 1980-82 Mazur, Stan 1972 Mazzafero, Joseph 1950-52 Mazzagatti, Joseph 1951-53 McAllister, Ronald 1939-40 McBride, Thomas 1997, 1999-00 McCaha, Duane 1947 McCann, Al 1987-88 McCarthy, Francis 1935 McCarthy, Richard 1938-39 McClain, Henry 1951

McClain, John 2006 McCloskey, Patrick 2010-11 McCombs, Collie 1939 McCray, Andre 1995-98 McCray, Anthony 1998-2000 McCray, Raymond 1999-2002 McCray, Moses 2013 McDaniel, Joe 2005-07 McDaniels, Robert 1954 McDonald, George 1950 McDonald, John 1959 McDuffie, Kyle 2003 McGarry, Arthur 1908 McGarry, Jamie 1970 McGee, Bill 1963-64 McGill, Doug 1971-73 McGinness, Mark 1989-90 McGlone, Dennis 1977-79 McKenzie, Rickey 2000-03 McKnight, Alvin 1891-94 McLean, Johnson 1891-92 McMillan, John 1946-47 McMillon, Bryant 2006, 2008 McNamara, Joe 2013-14 McNeal, Parris 2004-07 McPartland, Cary 1964, 1966 McPherson, Clarence 2006 Meacham, Marshall 1937-38 Mead, Charles 1891 Meade, Kevin 1980-82 Mementowski, Ed 1978-79 Meriwether, Anthony 2009-11 Mertz, Raymond 1914, 1916 Merzweiler, Jack 1947-48 Metzger, Henry 1932-34 Meyer, Jim 1974-76 Meyer, Kevin 1978 Mignin, Charles 1891-92 Mihalik, Frank 1951 Mihelich, John 1959 Mihills, Lawrence 1899-1900, 1902 Mikolashek, Les 1938-40 Miller, Clinton 1921 Miller, Dashan 2008-09 Miller, Dick 1937-38 Miller, Fred 1976-77 Miller, Harold 1923-24 Miller, Jared 1989 Miller, Jay 1985-87 Miller, John 1916-17 Miller, Scott 1978-81 Miller, ShelDon 2010-11 Miller, Thomas 2009 Miller, William 1928 Mills, Billy 1973-76 Minnich, Harold 1923 Misencik, Paul 1959-61 Misencik, Thomas 1949 Mitchell, James 1893 Mitchell, Ray 1949 Mitchell, William 1950-1952 Mizell, C.J. 2013-14 Mobley, Gary 1978 Monan, Al 1939 Monroe, Joe 1954-55 Montgomery, Jason 2002-05 Montgomery, John 1976-77 Moore, Clayton 2011 Moore, Deon’tae 2014 Moore, Floyd 1908-09 Moran, Brian 1984-86 Morefield, LeVon 2009-10 Morgan, Christian 1999 Morgan, Darren 1980-83 Morgan, Devonte 2011-14 Morgan, Manny 2014

#RiZeUP!

AKRON FOOTBALL

Jaber, Donald 1949-50 Jackson, Brett 1988-91 Jackson, Calton 2006-07 Jackson, Kevin 2005 Jackson, Lee 1909-11 Jackson, Ozzie 1988-90 Jackson, Reggie 1985-86 Jackson, Robert 1921 Jacobs, Bruce 1977, 1979 Jacobs, Marlon 1991, 1993-94 Jacquemain, Chris 2007-09 Jacques, Jack 1933-35 Jahant, Charles 1903, 1908 Jakab, Jozsef 1993-95 Jamall, Rashad 1976-78 James, C.J. 2013 Jamison, Nick 1997-98 Jateff, Nick 1950 Jenkins, Charles 1924 Jenkins, Hayes 1921-24 Jenkins, Verlin 1923 Jennings, Chez 1988 Jerdon, Andy 2000-03 Jesko, Jeff 1975-77 Jewells, Roosevelt 1979-81 Johnson, Andrew 2008 Johnson, Banks 1973-74 Johnson, Burke 1892, 1894-95 Johnson, Darren 1988 Johnson, David 1913-14 Johnson, Herb 1951 Johnson, Kristian 1996 Johnson, Lilliburn 1925-26 Johnson, Mike 1988-89 Johnson, Nate 1996, 1998-99 Johnson, Robert 1961-64 Johnson, Robert 1982-84 Johnson, Shelton 1994 Johnson, Wallace 1930-31 Joiner, Pierce 1986-89 Jones, Andre 2006-09 Jones, Antoine 2009 Jones, Bradford 1990-91 Jones, Burton 1962-64 Jones, D.J. 2013-14 Jones, Dennis 1970 Jones, Richard 1997-99 Jones, Sterlie 1969 JuNorthern Ill.s, Stan 1936 Junko, Jeff 1991-94 Junko, Mike 1993-96 Justice, Aaron 1993 Justice, Jim 1992

~K~

Kabir, Amin 2006-09 Kalis, Gary 1982-85 Kallenback, James 1951 Kaminski, Ed 1950 Kaplan, Scott 2004 Kapp, John 1895-96 Karam, Ben 2011 Karam, Joe 1979, 1981 Kasparek, Kris 2004-07 Kasparek, Zac 2008-11 Kaufman, Ernest 1934-37 Kaulig, Matt 1992-95 Kavish, Carl 1972-73 Keating, William 1932-34 Keister, John 1988 Keitch, Dave 1968-71 Kelker, Richard 1983-84 Kelleher, Ken 1974 Keller, Alvin 1892 Keller, Fred 1934-35 Kelley, Chris 1984-86 Kelley, Frank 1985, ‘87-88 Kelley, John 2001 Kelley, Leo 1908 Kelly, Clarence 1981-84 Kemme, Chris 2005-08 Kendall, Kevin 1981-82 Kennedy, Dave 1966 Kennedy, Dennis 2005-08 Kerkian, Al 1965-66 Kerwin, Mark 1980 Kesler, Richard 1947 Kessler, Lloyd 1995 Keys, Bruce 1989-92 Kimbrough, Ben 1955-56 Kimbrough, Milt 1986-87 King, Bart 1959 King, Brad 1996-97, ‘99 King, Louis 1975 King, Steve 1987-88 Kingsbury, Benjamin 1891-92 Kirkpatrick, Ed 1947-48 Kirn, Walter 1925-26 Kittle, Andy 1993-96 Klaus, Russ 1984-85 Klik, Shawn 1997, 1999-2000 Kline, Ken 1984-85 Kline, Robert 1946-49 Knapp, Mike 1985-86 Kneale, Sterling 1914 Knepp, Doug 1984-87 Kniffen, Hazen 1921-23 Knight, Hal 1902-03 Knight, Maurice 1902-03 Knisely, Brock 1996-99 Knowlton, Arthur 1917, 1919 Knowlton, Frank 1921-22 Knowlton, John 1914-16 Knowlton, Richard 1948, 1950 Koerber, William 1918 Kohler, Herb 1976-78 Kominic, Walter 1937-38 Konrad, Charles 1908-09 Koplin, Claude 1903 Koppas, Merle 1918 Kormanich, Walt 1942 Korosi, Gary 1978 Kosoy, Dave 1965-67 Kossky, Steve 1938 Kot, Tom 1974-75 Kovach, Steve 1952 Kozak, Donovan 1992-93 Krager, Paul 1902 Kregenow, Edwin 1921-23


ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Moro, Tony Morris, Dajour Morris, Phillip Morrison, Gary Morrison, Jim Morrison, Robert Morrow, Cory Morrow, Wade Mote, Herbert Motton, John Moyer, Moe Muhlbach, Ron Murdock, Jaiye Murdock, Quentin Murphy, Leo Murphy, Paul Murphy, Tom Myers, Joe Myers, Ryan Myers, Wayne

AKRON FOOTBALL

~N~

Nash, Jim Nedd, Jason Neer, Ryan Nelson, Niles Nelson, Tyrone Neugebaurer, Walter Newson, Phillip Nicely, Patrick Nichols, Don Nicods, Greg Novak, Geoff Novell, Ned

1966-67 2011 2007 1965 1963-64 1938 2013-14 1939-41 1924-25 1987-89 1931 1968 1994-96 2000 1933-34 1954 1959-60 1979-82 2000-02 1931 1958 2004-06 2000-02 1933-35 1988-91 1942 1921-22 2009-11 1955 1974-77 1988 1946-49

~O~

O’Brien, Pat 1973-74 O’Conner, Tom 1970-72 O’Connor, Dave 1981-83 O’Connor, Mike 1988-91 Odofin, Deni 2007-09 Okafor, Nmesoma 2013-14 Oldham, Albert 1927, 1929 Oldham, Vernon 1931-33 O’Leary, Tom 2014 Olson, Leland 1920-21 Ondecker, Andy 1939 Ondrusek, Paul 1997, 1999-2001 O’Neill, Jamie 1997 Orbovich, Mike 1989-91 Orelus, Henry 2013 Osborne, Mike 1989 Osborne, Quaison 2012-14 Osborne, Robert 1891 Owen, Alphonso 2007-08 Owens, Chris 1989-92

~P~

Pace, Chevin 2004-07 Pacenta, Tom 1976-77 Padrutt, Mark 1979-80 Palermo, Tony 1946 Pallija, Tony 1967-69 Palmer, Clarence 1912-14 Palmer, Don 1974 Palmer, Russell 1915 Panzanella, Ken 1975-76 Papageorge, Gus 1936 Papp, Joseph 1946-1948 Paramore,Michael 1981-84 Pardee, Wayne 1970-71 Paris, Tony 1953-56 Park, Tom 1982-83

Parker, Dave 1967-70 Parker, Rich 1967-68 Parker, Robert 1942 Parks, Tracy 1992 Parnell, Charles 1974-77 Parsell, Allen 1976-77 Parshall, Edward 1902 Pasquale, Bill 1982-83 Pasquale, Ron 1983-86 Patillo, Ty 1994 Patella, Dominic 1937-39 Patrick Jim 1962 Patterson, Marcus 2004-07 Paul, Zach 2012-14 Paxtan, Paul 1966-67 Payne, Brandon 1999-2002 Peach, Leroy 1946-49 Pearson, Owensby 1958 Peery, Reece 1980 Pegg, Keith 1992-93 Pendleton, Wallace 2006-08 Penland, Cornel 1987 Penman, Keith 1967-70 Perkins, Ira 1973 Perkins, Randy 1972-74 Pesaric, Jacob 1926-27 Pesuit, Walter 1937, 1939 Peterson, Ahmad 1995-96 Peterson, Harold 1966, 1968 Peterson, Scott 1980-83 Petit, Paul 1975-77 Petracca, Joseph 1950-51 Petrides, Joe 2012-13 Petrovich, Bob 1958 Petrus, Matt 1984-85 Peugeot, Gregg 1996-99 Pfahl, Charles 1916-17, 1919 Pfahl, Wilbert 1917-19 Pfeifle, Earl 1923-24 Pfeister, Kent 1970, 1972 Phelps, Ben 1949 Phillips, Drew 2013-14 Phillips, Eugene 1990-93 Phillips, Guy 1946-49 Phillips, Leland 1990-91 Philpott, Tony 1980-82 Piccirillo, Mike 2001-04 Pichardo, Matt 2004 Pichichero, Frank 1961 Pier, Russ 1955-59 Pierce, Calvin 1970-72 Piry, Carl 1932-34 Pirnik, Vic 1987 Pitkin, Paul 1902 Pittman, Se’Von 2014 Pitts, Dick 1972-73 Plant, Leland 1925-27 Plate, Nolan 2010 Platis, George 1950 Pledger, Art 1936-37 Pliskin, Ruebin 1928 Plummer, Thomas 2002 Pohl, Kyle 2012-14 Poindexter, Merce 2005-08 Polansky, Steve 1973 Polena, Jim 1976-77 Polk, David 1999-2000 Polsky, Bert 1900 Pontius, Pat 1935 Pope, Juan 1977-80 Popovich, Steve 1978-80 Porter, Jermaine 1992-94 Post, Tom 1919 Potts, Dylan 2010-11

Poulos, Andrew 1942, 1946-47 Powell, Pat 1994-95 Pratt, Andrew 2012-14 Preer, Carlson 1969-71 Presley, Albert 2012-13 Price, A.J. 2011 Price, Hugh 1899-1900 Pride, Gary 2008-10 Prosuch, Ed 1975, 1977-78 Province, Jared 2009-10 Pruner, Dave 1978 Pughsley, Jerrod 2010-13 Pung, Ray 1998-99 Putney, Bill 1995 Putt, Edward 1931-32 Putt, Wilson 1891-93 Pyers, Paul 1934 Pyles, Rex 1996-99

~Q~

Queener, Keith

~R~

1991-94

Rach, Joe 1958-59 Rachel, John 2013-14 Radich, Joe 2002-04 Rafac, Steve 1983-85 Rahach, Mike 1986-89 Rainey, John 1957-58 Rajek, Viktor 2007-08 Ralston, Gary 1989-90 Ranney, Arthur 1912-14 Ransom, Gary 2011-12 Rash, Joe 2008-10 Rea, Dick 1955 Read, Verne 1908-09 Reader, Jamie 1994-97 Redrick, Victor 1999 Reed, Greg 1983-94 Reeder, Yasin 1996 Reese, Brad 1978-81 Reese, Fordyce 1933 Reese, Thomas 1908 Reeves, Jerry 1953-56 Reid, Jermaine 2003-06 Reliford, Marcus 1990 Reliford, Rich 1997-2000 Rendon, Joe 1967 Reynolds, Jim 1982-83 Reynolds, Mark 1994, 1996 Rice, Carl 1948 Rice, Dan 1977-79 Rich, Dan 1963-65 Richards, Carl 1970-72 Richardson, Doug 2009-10 Richardson, Joe 1961-63, 1965 Richert, Carl 1925 Richmond, Josh 2009-12 Ricker, Frank 1969-70 Rickert, Ura 1903 Rienke, Richard 1947 Riles, Nate 1994 Rindfuss, Scott 1987-89 Ringer, Jerell 2002-05 Risch, Walter 1909 Ritley, Tim 1998-2001 Ritossa, Anthony 2011-14 Rizzo, Buster 1951, 1953 Rizzo, Vinnie 2011-12 Robbins, Odell 1990-93 Robertson, Fred 1981-82 Robertson, Pat 1989-91 Robinette, Ryan 2002

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Robinson, Charles 1924 Robinson, Darryl 1986 Robinson, Edson 1899-1900 Robinson, Ewing 1925, 1927 Robinson, Fred 1962-64 Robinson, Harold 1988-90 Robinson, John 1957 Robinson, Johnny 2011-14 Robinson, Matt 2000-03 Robinson, Nate 2006-07 Robinson, Robert 1896 Robison, Bill 1994 Rocklin, Darryll 1988-90 Rockwell,Frank 1895-96, 1899-1900 Rockwell, Wade 1903 Rodgers, Matt 2008-10 Rogers, Marty 1978-79 Rogers, Virgil 1915-17 Rogovic, Branko 2008-10 Rohr, Jay 2002-05 Rollence, Jim 1955-56 Roller, Dave 1964-65 Roman, Pat 1955-57 Romantic, Tim 1984-85 Ronsman, Dan 2008-09 Rooney, Chris 1996-97 Root, Jon 2010 Rose, Matt 1992-94 Ross, Don 1913-14 Ross, Scott 1899, 1902 Rossi, Marion 1953-54 Rossi, Nick 2011-14 Roth, Earl 1932 Rothermel,Jerry 1963-66 Rowe, Earl 1942 Royal, Jerome 2008 Rudison, Bill 1987-89 Ruff, Dan 1967-70 Ruhlin, Ben 1997-2000 Rumolo, Joe 1994-96 Russell, Antoine 2010-11 Russell, Lyle 1932 Russell, Montae 2002 Russell, Morgan 1999 Russell, Willard 1926-27 Russo, Mario 1952-55 Ryan, Tyrone 1996-97 Rynolds, Wade 1927

~S~

Sabin, Ray 1938 Saccoccia, Reno 1970 Sandilands, Richard 2007-09 Sassano, Joseph 1946 Scacchi, Rick 1974 Scarpitti, Paul 1949-51 Schaad, Barry 1968-69 Schaaf, Bob 1975 Schachner, Joseph 1921 Schechterly, Brad 1992 Scheiderer, Rick 1995-96 Schember, Phil 1952-54 Schenz, Thomas 1946-47 Schepp, Mike 2004-07 Schidemantle, J.J. 1990-92 Schieb, Raymond 1914 Schier, Leroy 1949-50 Schifino, Jake 1998-2001 Schmittgen, Harold 1930 Schmittgen, Willard 1929-31 Schoch, Eric 1971, 1973 Schoch, Joseph 1923-25 Schooler, Eric 1982-83

Schuett, Fred 1963-65 Schulz, Ryan 1999-2002 Schumaker, Robert 1947 Schutz, Don 1978-81 Schutzbach, Robert 1953 Schwarz, Harry 1940 Sconiers, Keith 2010-14 Scott, DeAndre 2013-14 Scott, Devon 1994-96 Scott, Ned 1910 Scruggs, Gene 1947-48, 1950 Seals,Darrington 1961-64 Seeman, Connor 2012-13 Sekinger, Jason 2007-08 Seiler, Lou 1965-66 Seislove, Tim 1985 Selby, Arthur 1910 Selby, William 1940 Sellers, James 1934 Sellers, Scotty 1937 Semester, Jim 1956-59 Senter, Jon 2013-14 Senuta, Daniel 1942, 1946-47 Sewell, Almondo 2007-10 Shadie, George 1951-53 Shaffer, Raymond 1924 Shaffer, Stu 1920 Shackelford, Eric 1985-86 Sharp, Edmond 1899-1900 Shaw, Bryan 2000-03 Shead, Shane 2009-11 Shee, Chris 1987-91 Shelby, Jon 2013-14 Sheldon, Brad 2002-03 Shertzer, Brian 1986-87 Shields, Dwayne 1987 Shilling, Bob 1970-71 Shippy, Antonio 2002 Shollenberger, Albert 1929 Shuford, Norman 2009 Shuman, Charles 1968-70 Sidnell, Albert 1911, 1913 Siler, Ray 2007-08 Simkovich, Paul 2008-09, 2011 Simon, Dan 1975-78 Simon, Frank 1983-84 Simon, John 1974-75 Simonetti, Frank 1937-38 Sine, Jeff 1996 Singletary, Bob 1988-89 Sipes, Robert 1933-35 Skolmutch, Paul 2013 Skowronek, Ron 1967-68 Slimon, Anthony 1995, 1997-98 Sloop, Harold 1930-31 Small, Lawrence 1984, 1986 Small, Eric 1995-98 Small, Otis 1949 Small, Ramont 1991-93 Smesko, Al 1956-58 Smith, Archie 1899 Smith, Berrett 1942 Smith, Blake 2008 Smith, Bob 1986-89 Smith, Chris 1998-2001 Smith, Dwight 1997-2000 Smith, Hal 1948 Smith, Jared 2003-04 Smith, Jean 1923-25 Smith, Jesse 2000-01, 03 Smith, Josh 2003 Smith, Josh 2014 Smith, L.T. 2011-14 Smith, Mike 1991-94

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Swires, Howard Switzer, Travis Szabo, Ed Szakos, Bates Szekely, Steve

1934-35 2011-14 1978-80 2000-03 1952

~T~

Taber, Tom 1942, 1947 Tatton, Clark 1988-91 Tate, Davanzo 2005-07 Tausch, Marty 1959-60 Tawse, Jim 1977-80 Taylor, Charles 1892-94 Taylor, David 1892-94 Taylor, Jason 1993-96 Taylor, Lawrence 1924-25 Taylor, Maurice 2000-01 Taylor, Robert 1948 Taylor, Ron 1983-86 Taylor, Vince 1989 Teifke, Mike 1984-86 Testa, Charles 1952 Tetzel, Mark 2003-04 Thiry, Matt 1993-96 Thomas, Greg 1985-86 Thomas, Harold 1923-24, 1929-30 Thomas, Mike 2008-10 Thomas, John 1902-03 Thomas, John 1993 Thomas, Joseph 1911-12 Thomas, Leonard 1988-89 Thomas, Mac 1971-73 Thomas, Rick 1965-66 Thomas, Russell 1920 Thompson, Jacob 2000 Thomson, Denny 1964 Thomson, Doug 1964-65 Thurman, Greg 1974-76 Tillett, Sam 1948 Tipton, Phil 1970-71 Tomkinson, Leroy 1915-17 Tonga, Phil 2011 Topliff, Robert 1952 Torrence, DeVoe 2009 Toth, Ed 1955-58 Townsend, Gregg 1985-87 Townsend, Jim 1954-56 Trachsel, William 1899-1900 Traul, Donald 1928 Travis, Frank 1969-70 Travis, John 1967-69 Traylor-Bennett, Mykel 2013-14 Triplett, Earl 1923-24, 1926 Trockle, Robert 1946 Trudeau, Joe 1997-98 Tsaloff, Carl 1935-37 Turner, Jamel 2012-13 Turner, James 2012-13 Tuzze, Joe 2006-09 Tyler, Gary 1985-88 Tyson, Isaac 1931 Tyson, Ron 1965-66

~U~

Uber, Bob Uber, John Uhlenhake, Ryan Ullman, Butch Ulrich, Al Ulrich, Ron Ulrich, Tony Unaitis, Mark

1966 1978-80 1998-2001 1971-72 1920 1958-61 1963 1986-87

~V~

Valenchek, Jim VanHorn, Mark Vanica, Pearl VanNostran, Myron Vargo, John Vargo, Ron Vaughn, Kevin Vaughns, Vince Vedrin, Arnold Verdon, John Vincent, Dave Vincent, Shawn Vital, Jino Vittel, Peter Vogt, Robert Vogt, Walter Voight, Mike Volk, Dale Von Bergen, Rick Vosper, Stanley

~W~

1978-79 1974-76 1924 1924 1967-69 1953-54 1997 2002-03 1969-71 1952-54 1967-70 1988-90 2003-04 1911-12 1950- 52 1916-17 1978-80 1973-74 2001 1936

Wackerly, Jared 2009 Wade, Wayne 1990-93 Wagner, Brian 2009-11 Wagner, Francis 1923 Wagner, John 1924-26 Wahl, Frank 1946-47 Waldsmith, Ralph 1911-13 Walker, Andre 2004-07 Walker, Bruce 1970-72 Wallace, Tim 1982-85 Waller, Manley 2008-11 Walter, Dave 1965-67 Warburton, Jamie 1979-81 Ward, Mike 2007-10 Warfield, Vince 1947 Wargo, Frank 1924-25 Warner, John 1940 Warren, Mack 1993-95 Washer, William 1900 Washington, James 1997-2000 Washington, Ty 1999-2002 Watkins, Mike 1971 Watson, Steve 1977 Watters, Harvey 1895-96 Watters, William 1913 Watters,Thomas 1934-37 Weary, Earl 1902 Weaver, Diamond 2009-10 Webb, Chuck 1995-98 Webb, Tenarus 1993-94 Weber, Gordon 1950 Weber, Kyle 2009-10 Webster, Carlos 1891-94 Weeks, Chalmer 1910 Weeks, Charles 1891 Weeks, Conrad 1913-14 Weems, Marcel 1990-93 Wehner, Jim 1961-64 Weirich, Glen 1975 Weisend, Robert 1947 Weishampel, Joe 1970 Weiss, Jim 1957 Welker, Waldo 1917 Welling, Jim 1963-67 Wentz, Edward 1919-20 Werner, Edward 1895-96 Wert, Carl 1918 Wessman, Dan 1996-99 West, Tarik 1995-97 Whalen, Charles 1918-19 Whalen, George 1920-22

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White, Brian 2002-05 White, Charles 1942, 1947-48 White, Gene 1954-56 White, James 1977-81 White, Matt 1996 White, Richard 1923-24 Whitsel, Byron 1895 Whitt, Carl 1995-98 Whitt, Roy 1988-89 Whitten, James 1938 Wiener, John 1955-56 Wiggins, Jason 1998-2000 Wilborn, Derek 1997-2000 Wilhelm, Tom 1973-74 Wilhoit, Joseph 1910 Wilkerson, Jermel 1992, 1994 Wilkes, Tim 2003-04 Wilkins, David 1987 Wilkins, William 1940-42 Wilkinson, Raymond 1924-25 Willilams, Aaron 2008-09 Williams, Brandon 2006-08 Williams, Bryan 2007-08 Williams, Charles 1908 Williams, Curtis 1986-89 Williams, Dalton 2012 Williams, Donte 2013 Williams, Doug 2005-08 Williams, Edward 1964 Williams, Greg 2001-02 Williams, Isaiah 2011-12, 14 Williams, Jamar 2010-11 Williams, Jeff 1988-90 Williams, Jermaine 1998-2000 Williams, John 1954-56 Williams, Joseph 1942 Williams, Kenny 1991-93 Williams, Kris 2001-02 Williams, Mike 1977-79 Williams, Roger 1955 Williams, Terry 1930, 1933 Williams, Tyler 2011-14 Williamson, Orlando 1999 Wills, Andy 2002, 04-06 Wilyard, Eldrid 1922-23 Wilson, Andrew 1999-2001 Wilson, Andy 1994, 1996 Wilson, Darwin 1992-94 Wilson, Glen 1950-52 Wilson, Leon 1937 Wilson, Miles 1929 Wilson, Oren 2011 Wilson, Wade 1895 Windley, Redell 1977-78 Winslow, Brian 1971-73 Winters, Dale 1950-52 Winters, Paul 1977-79 Wise, Crile 1918, 1921 Wise, Jon 1960-61 Wise, William 1892-94 Witkowski, Tim 1991 Witwer, Frank 1928-30 Wixcey, Ray 1951 Wolf, Austin 2014 Wolf, Bob 1973-77 Wolfe, Shannon 1987-90 Wolford, Bill 1961-63 Woodruff, Derrick 1996 Woods, Corey 2007-10 Woodson, Thomas 2014 Woozley, Harry 1918 Wright, Rick 1956 Wrigley, Dave 1981-82 Wurts, Bernie 1984-86

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Smith, Nevara 1997-98, 2000 Smith, Pat 1981-82 Smith, Ron 1996-99 Smith, Scott 1998-2001 Smith, Tom 1980 Smith, Wilson 1913-14 Smithern, Dave 1979 Smulbach, Kermit 1934 Snow, Pat 1978-81 Snyder, Jim 1963-64 Sovaccool, James 1950 Sovlansky, Wayne 1970-72 Sours, Harold 1913-15 Sparhawk, Wilson 1932-33 Sparks, Nick 2001-03 Spaulding, Richard 2003-05 Spencer, Willie 1997 Spessard, Carl 1928-30 Spessard, Dwight 1923 Spikes, Tim 1983 Spindler, Donald 1950 Springston, Clifford 1927-28 Stadtmiller, Alvin 1931-32 Stams, Frank 1951-53 Stams, Steve 1983-85 Stanford, Anthony 1994 Stansfield,Percy 1913-16 Stapleton, Jerry 1964-66 Staten, Marvin 2011 Stavec, Ernest 1947 Staycer, Tim 1978-82 Stec, John 2006-09 Stein, Robert 2012-14 Steiner, Adam 2009-12 Stephens, Mario 1983 Stevens, Paul 1923 Stevens, Steve 1920 Stewart, Cowles 2008, 2010 Stewart, Vernon 1983-86 Stidham, Jamie 1996-97 Stroemple, Greg 1972 Stokes, Brion 2004-07 Stone, John 1956-59 Straight, Mitch 2009-12 Strauss, Gary 1975 Stricklen, Mike 1985-87 Stocker, Jim 1976 Stroud, Dennis 1975 Struckel, John 1967-68 Stubbs, Tony 1990-91 Stump, Carl 1921, 1923 Sturgeon, William 1935-37 Sturm, Bill 1955-57 Suber, Aaron 1974-75 Suber, Marcus 2001 Succonnino, Antwine 2000 Suel, Marquelo 2011-12 Sullivan, Billy 2002-05 Sullivan, Jack 1939 Sumler, Doug 1990-91 Supplee, Mike 1981-84 Susi, John 1987-89 Sutter, Dan 1981-83 Sutton, Doug 2000-01, 03-04 Sutyak, Chris 1989-92 Swanson, Fredrick 1902-03 Swartz, Kevin 1984-85 Sweitzer, Alton 1934-36 Sweitzer, Jeff 1988-91 Swigart, Clarence 1918-19 Swiger, Jason 2003-05 Swing, Tom 1984-85 Swinegart, Clyde 1915-16, 1919 Swinehart, Park 1913

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1968

KNUTE ROCKNE BOWL

1976

DIVISION I-AA PLAYOFFS

1985

} Louisiana Tech 33, Akron 13 } Murfreesboro, Tenn. } December 14, 1968

} Akron 29, Northern Mich. 26 (OT) } Rubber Bowl • Akron, Ohio } December 4, 1976

} Rhode Island 35, Akron 27 } Meade Stadium • Kingston, R.I. } November 30, 1985

Louisiana Tech Akron

Northern Michigan 10 0 6 7 3 - 26 Akron 7 7 0 9 6 - 29

Akron Rhode Island

21 0 0 12 - 33 0 7 6 0 - 13

Scoring Summary LT - Bradshaw 16 run (Golmon kick) LT - Spinks 36 pass from Bradshaw (Golmon kick) LT - Herren 2 run (Golmon kick) UA - Vargo 1 run (Harrison kick) UA - Beidleman 13 run (kick blocked) LT - Brewer 6 pass from Bradshaw (kick failed) LT - Bradshaw 8 run (pass failed) LT UA First Downs................................. 21 14 Rushing Yards............................. 86 118 Passing....................................... 33/19/2 21/6/3 Passing Yards.............................. 261 78 Total Offense............................... 347 196 UA Individual Stat Leaders: Ron Lemon, 18 rushes, 75 yards Jack Beidleman, 18 rushes, 48 yards, 1 TD; 2 recs, 22 yards Dan Ruff, 4 receptions, 56 yards

Scoring Summary NMU - Awrey 1-yard run (Harves kick) NMU - Harves 31-yard field goal UA - Axner 56-yard run (Embick kick) UA - Axner 6 yard run (Embick kick) NMU - Awrey 4-yard run (pass failed) UA - Axner 3-yard run (run failed) NMU - Brown 1-yard fumble recovery (Harves kick) UA - Embick 35-yard field goal NMU - Harves 39-yard field goal UA - Bezbatchenko 1-yard run UA NMU First Downs................................. 16 21 Rushes/Yards.............................. 60/271 51/97 Passes......................................... 6/2/2 27/16/2 Passing Yards.............................. 60 251 UA Individual Stat Leaders: Dave Axner, 15 rushes, 122 yards, 3 TD’s Greg Thurman, 10 rushes, 54 yards Mark Hovanec, 15 rushes, 48 yards

DIVISION II PLAYOFFS

1976

PIONEER BOWL

1976

} Akron 27, UNLV 6 } Rubber Bowl • Akron, Ohio } November 27, 1976

} Montana State 24, Akron 13 } Memorial Stadium • Wichita Falls,Texas } December 11, 1976

UNLV Akron

Akron Montana State

6 0 0 0 - 6 10 10 0 7 - 27

Scoring Summary UA - Embick 24-yard field goal UNLV - Bowls 100-yard kickoff return (kick failed) UA - Bezbatchenko 43-yard run (Embick kick) UA - Hovanec 1-yard run (Embick kick) UA - Embick 24-yard field goal UA - Evans 14-yard pass from Bezbatchenko (Embick kick) UA UNLV First Downs................................. 25 14 Rushes/Yards.............................. 77/419 16/8 Passes......................................... 10/5/1 42/19/3 Passing Yards.............................. 31 241 UA Individual Stat Leaders: Mark Hovanec, 21 rushes, 111 yards Marty Bezbatchenko, 14 rushes, 88 yards Glenn Evans, 4 receptions, 31 yards, 1 TD

0 7 14 6 - 27 0 14 14 7 - 35

0 0 7 6 - 13 0 14 3 7 - 24

Scoring Summary MSU - McCullough 5-yard pass from Dennehy (Muri kick) MSU - Damberger 3-yard pass from Ueland (Muri kick) MSU - Muri 21-yard field goal UA - Axner 3-yard run (Embick kick) UA - Evans 22-yard pass from Bezbatchenko (kick failed) MSU - Kosterba 7-yard run (Muri kick)

Scoring Summary RIU - DiMaggio 3-yd pass from Ehrhardt (Griffin kick) UA - Tyler 77-yd return of blocked FG (Klaus kick) RIU - Donfield 21-yd pass from Ehrhardt (Griffin kick) RIU - DiMaggio 4-yd pass from Ehrhardt (Griffin kick) UA - Rafac 16-yd interception return (Klaus kick) UA - Clark 1-yd run (Klaus kick) RIU - DiMaggio 3-yd pass from Ehrhardt (Griffin kick) UA - Green 1-yd run (kick blocked) RIU - DiMaggio 7-yd pass from Ehrhardt (Griffin kick) UA RIU First Downs............................ 20 31 Rushes/Yards......................... 55/228 12/53 Passes.................................... 22/10/3 70/43/2 Passing Yards......................... 115 472 UA Individual Stat Leaders: Mike Clark, 13 rushes, 172 yards, 1 TD Willie Davis, 6 receptions, 79 yards Brian Moran, 13 tackles

UA MSU First Downs.............................. 14 19 Rushes/Yards........................... 44/179 67/266 Passes...................................... 19/7/2 10/7/2 Passing Yards........................... 91 50 UA Individual Stat Leaders: Greg Thurman, 10 rushes, 44 yards Dave Axner, 11 rushes, 42 yards, 1 TD Glenn Evans, 4 receptions, 60 yards, 1 TD

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2005 } Memphis 38, Akron 31 } Ford Field • Detroit, Mich. } December 26, 2005 Memphis Akron

0 13 7 18 - 38 3 0 7 21 - 31

UM UA First Downs....................................................... 21 24 Rushes/Yards.................................................... 58-346 23-47 Passes............................................................... 14/7/0 59/34/4 Passing Yards.................................................... 170 455

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DETROIT (AP) - DeAngelo Williams lived up to the hype. Williams set an NCAA record with his 34th 100-yard rushing game and scored three touchdowns, leading Memphis to a 38-31 victory over Akron in the Motor City Bowl. Williams ran for 233 yards on 30 carries and finished his career with 6,021 yards rushing – trailing only Ron Dayne, Ricky Williams and Tony Dorsett in Division I-A history – and an NCAA-record 7,568 all-purpose yards. The Tigers (7-5) took a 21-point lead with 3:09 left, but needed to recover an onside kick with 55 seconds left to seal the win after Luke Getsy threw his fourth touchdown pass to cut the lead to seven points. Akron (7-6) made a good showing in its first Division I-A bowl game after scoring 21 fourth-quarter points to beat Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference championship game. Getsy was 34-for-59 for a Motor City Bowl-record 455 yards, and tied Chad Pennington’s mark for passing touchdowns in the bowl’s nine-year history. Jabari Arthur broke Randy Moss’s bowl record with 180 yards receiving, scoring twice on eight receptions. The Tigers led by 10 at halftime after scoring on three straight drives, then pulled away in the second half with three TDs and a field goal in four drives before nearly collapsing in the final minutes. It was a wild finish – with 46 points scored in the final 15:46 – after Akron led 3-0 midway through the first quarter. The teams combined for 1,018 yards of offense. Williams broke the 100-yard games mark in the third quarter when he ran up the middle and bounced to the outside on an 18-yard carry. After Getsy threw a 72-yard TD pass to Brett Biggs early in the fourth quarter to cut Akron’s deficit to 23-17, Williams showed his speed and power. He burst through a small hole in the middle of the line and sprinted for a 67-yard gain to set up his 2-yard, linemen-dragging TD for his third score, tying the bowl record. Williams, who finished seventh in voting for the Heisman, was taken out of the game midway through the fourth quarter while Memphis was driving for its 38-17 lead. He finished four yards rushing short of the Motor City Bowl record set by Northwestern’s Jason Wright against Bowling Green in 2003. A crowd of 50,616 attended the game in Ford Field, where the Super Bowl was played in 2006.

Scoring Summary UA - Swiger 43-yard field goal UM - Gostkowski 32-yard field goal UM - Williams 1-yard run (Gostkowski kick) UM - Gostkowski 25-yard field goal UM - Williams 2-yard run (Gostkowski kick) UA - Arthur 46-yard pass from Getsy (Swiger kick) UM - Gostkowski 50-yard field goal UA - Biggs 72-yard pass from Getsy (Swiger kick) UM - Williams 2-yard run (Avery rush) UM - Williams, E. 5-yard run (Gostkowski kick) UA - Hixon 14-yard pass from Getsy (Swiger kick) UA - Arthur 19-yard pass from Getsy (Swiger kick)

UA Individual Stat Leaders: Brett Biggs, 14 rushes, 44 yards; 4 rec., 79 yards, 1 TD Jabari Arthur, 8 receptions, 180 yards, 2 TD Kris Kasparek, 6 receptions, 70 yards Domenik Hixon, 7 receptions, 63 yards, 1 TD Luke Getsy, 34-of-59 passing for 455 yards, 0 INT, 3 TDs

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS • Akron competed as Buchtel College from 1891-1913. • Buchtel College/Akron competed in the NCAA College Division through the 1973 season.

1891 (1-3)

Head Coach: None Captain: Charles Weeks

at Western Reserve W 22-6 Kenyon L 0-42 at Case Tech L 0-42 Ohio State L 0-4 Total 22-94

1892 (3-4)

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1900 (2-3-1)

Head Coach: None Captains: Edson Robinson, Hugh Price

1911 (3-4-1)

Head Coach: Frank Haggerty Captain: Charles Costigan

1916 (2-7, 2-4 OAC)

Head Coach: Fred Sefton Captain: Ollie Driesbach

Case Tech T 0-0 at Oberlin L 0-33 Mount Union W 28-5 Pittsburgh L 0-17 Kenyon L 6-11 Kirkwood, A.C. W 21-0 Total 55-66

Muskingum W 48-2 Mount Union L 0-9 Hiram L 0-3 Marietta L 0-5 Ohio Northern W 26-0 Western Reserve T 0-0 Case Tech L 0-5 Allegheny W 6-0 Total 80-24

Baldwin-Wallace * W 53-0 Wooster * L 7-29 Western Reserve * L 3-14 Heidelberg L 0-6 at Mount Union * L 0-26 at Ohio Northern * W 14-7 Denison * L 6-34 Hiram L 6-34 at Allegheny L 0-33 Total 90-183

1901

­– Did Not Compete –

1912 (5-2-1)

1902 (2-5)

Head Coach: Frank  Cook Captain: Johnson McLean

Head Coach: Forest Firestone Captain: Lawrence Mihills

Case Tech ^ L 9-14 at Kenyon L 0-52 at Ohio State L 0-62 Western Reserve Acad. L 0-52 Denison W 4-0 Akron A.C. W 26-0 Hiram W 30-0 Total 69-180 ^ – Opened Buchtel Field

at Mount Union L 0-21 at Allegheny L 6-23 Bethany W 11-6 Wooster L 0-56 Heidelberg L 0-34 Hiram W 17-6 at Heidelberg L 0-17 Total 34-163

1893 (5-2)

Head Coach: John W. Heisman Captain: Carlos Webster

Hiram W 54-2 Case Tech L 0-36 Massillon A.C. W 52-4 Western Reserve Acad. W 66-4 at Ohio State L 18-32 Ohio Wesleyan W 46-4 at Mount Union W 40-0 Total 276-82

1894 (1-0)

Head Coach: John W. Heisman Captain: Frank Fisher

S5 at Ohio State

W 12-6

1895 (3-2)

Head Coach: None Captain: Frank Rockwell

at Ohio State L 6-14 Massillon A.C. W 10-0 at Baldwin-Wallace L 0-48 Baldwin-Wallace W 4-0 Massillon A.C. W 22-0 Total 42-62

1896 (0-1)

Head Coach: Harry Wilson Captain: Frank Rockwell

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1897-98

L

0-32

­– Did Not Compete –

1899 (2-1)

Head Coach: Archie Eves

Akron YMCA W 10-0 Baldwin-Wallace W 11-0 Mount Union L 5-11 Total 26-11

1903 (0-2)

Head Coach: Rev. Alfred Place Captain: John Thomas

at Mount Union L 0-10 at Hiram L 0-33 Total 0-43

1904-07

­– Did Not Compete –

1908 (3-4)

Head Coach: Dr. Dwight Bradley Captain: Fred Fuchs

Wooster L 0-16 at Pittsburgh Lyceum L 0-36 at Mount Union L 5-9 at Hiram L 0-4 at Bethany W 11-10 Hiram W 10-0 Findlay W 6-5 Total 32-80

1909 (4-4)

Head Coach: Clarence Weed Captain: Russell Belden

Western Reserve L 0-24 at Mount Union L 0-24 at Allegheny W 5-0 Hiram W 11-0 at Mount Union L 0-11 at Findlay W 6-0 at Hiram L 8-10 Bethany W 24-0 Total 54-69

1910 (7-2)

Head Coach: Frank Haggerty Captain: Lee Jackson

at Western Reserve L 0-7 at Oberlin W 3-0 Wooster W 31-0 Hiram W 40-0 at Notre Dame L 0-51 at Mount Union W 5-3 at Heidelberg W 23-5 Allegheny W 12-6 Marietta W 22-11 Total 136-83

Head Coach: Frank Haggerty Captain: Charles Criss

Case Tech W 3-0 Ohio Northern W 30-13 Western Reserve L 0-7 Hiram W 33-3 at Mount Union L 0-13 Ohio W 27-0 Allegheny T 0-0 Marietta W 12-0 Total 105-36

1913 (3-4)

Head Coach: Frank Haggerty Captain: Ralph Waldsmith

Case Tech L 17-36 Allegheny L 0-6 Otterbein W 38-6 West Va. Wesleyan W 9-7 at Michigan State L 0-41 Marietta W 23-0 Western Reserve L 0-7 Total 87-103

1914 (4-4-1)

Head Coach: Frank Haggerty Captain: Park Crisp

Case Tech W 7-0 Wooster W 13-0 Marietta L 7-13 Allegheny T 3-3 Kenyon W 13-0 at Michigan State L 6-75 Wittenberg W 47-3 Western Reserve L 6-13 at Culver Military L 20-27 Total 122-134

1916 (1-7-1, 1-6 OAC)

Head Coach: Fred Sefton Captain: Harold Sours

Case Tech * L 0-26 Miami (Ohio) * L 6-23 Allegheny L 0-10 Oberlin * L 0-42 Western Reserve * L 0-53 Wooster * L 7-20 Ohio Northern T 0-0 at Denison * L 0-65 Kenyon W 7-0 Total 20-39

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1917 (5-3, 3-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Fred Sefton Captain: Tommy Tomkinson

Muskingum W 33-3 Heidelberg L 6-34 Western Reserve * W 33-0 Wooster * L 6-7 Ohio Northern * W 20-0 Mount Union * W 20-0 Camp Sherman W 25-7 at Allegheny L 0-33 Total 143-84

1918 (2-2-1, 1-2-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Fred Sefton Captain: Tommy Tomkinson

Muskingum W 39-0 Wooster * L 0-26 Mount Union * L 0-21 Baldwin-Wallace * W 30-0 Case Tech * T 0-0 Total 69-47

1919 (6-1-1, 5-1-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Fred Sefton Captain: Art Haley

Hiram W 27-0 at Baldwin-Wallace * W 33-0 Ohio * W 10-6 Ohio Northern * W 24-0 Mount Union * W 22-0 at Wooster * L 0-19 Western Reserve * W 17-7 Case Tech * T 6-6 Total 139-38

1920 (4-4, 2-4)

Head Coach: Fred Sefton Captain: Carl Daum

Defiance W 51-0 at Western Reserve * W 13-0 Baldwin-Wallace W 21-0 Case Tech * L 0-7 at Mount Union * L 0-26 Hiram * W 14-7 Wooster * L 0-14 at Ohio * L 0-39 Total 99-93

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1921 (5-3, 4-3 OAC)

Head Coach: Fred Sefton Captain: Herman Eckert

1926 (5-2-2, 4-2-2 OAC)

Head Coach: George Babcock Captain: Frank Wargo

1931 (1-7, 0-7 OAC)

Head Coach: Howard “Red” Blair Captain: Willard Schmittgen

Western Reserve* W 14-7 Case Tech* L 0-14 at Hiram* L 0-6 Heidelberg* W 14-0 Ohio Northern* W 26-7 Mount Union* W 28-14 Muskingum W 35-8 at Wooster* L 0-13 Total 117-69

Defiance W 15-0 Case Tech * T 14-14 Ohio * W 3-0 at Hiram * W 34-0 Mount Union * L 3-13 Baldwin-Wallace * T 0-0 Western Reserve * W 7-6 at Wooster * L 13-41 Kenyon * W 20-0 Total 109-74

Kent State W 12-6 Wooster * L 7-25 Case Tech * L 7-13 Ashland * L 7-13 at Oberlin * L 0-6 Ohio State Reserves L 0-25 Baldwin-Wallace * L 0-19 at Mount Union * L 6-77 Total 39-114

1922 (5-3, 5-3 OAC)

Head Coach: Fred Sefton Captain: Clarence Bliley

at Western Reserve * W 45-0 Wooster * L 0-14 at Miami (Ohio) * L 12-20 Case Tech * W 12-0 at Mount Union * L 7-13 Ohio Northern * W 21-6 at Heidelberg * W 19-0 Hiram * W 25-0 Total 141-53

1923 (4-3-1, 2-3-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Fred Sefton Captain: Ed Kregenow

Kent State W 32-0 Toledo W 10-3 at Denison * L 0-7 Mount Union * W 17-0 at Ohio Northern * W 20-0 Wooster * L 0-8 at Miami (Ohio) * T 13-13 Ohio Wesleyan * L 0-6 Total 92-37

1924 (5-3, 3-2 OAC)

Head Coach: James Coleman Captain: Ken Mason

Hillsdale L 6-18 at Wooster * W 7-6 at Mount Union * L 2-6 Baldwin-Wallace * W 16-0 at Ohio Wesleyan * L 7-17 Ashland W 20-14 Toledo W 14-7 Kenyon * W 17-7 Total 89-75

1925 (1-7, 1-6 OAC)

Head Coach: James Coleman Captain: Joseph Schoch

at Wittenberg * L 3-13 at Ohio Wesleyan * L 0-27 Case Tech * W 14-7 Fordham L 0-28 Baldwin-Wallace * L 0-6 at Xavier * L 0-19 Wooster * L 0-20 Kenyon * L 0-30 Total 17-150

1927 (5-3, 4-3 OAC)

Head Coach: Howard “Red” Blair Captain: Ben Baldwin

Hiram W 19-0 Ashland * W 19-9 at Case Tech * W 7-0 Muskingum * W 20-12 at Mount Union * L 13-14 at Oberlin * L 14-19 Baldwin-Wallace * W 47-12 Wooster * L 6-13 Total 145-79

1928 (5-3, 3-4 0AC)

Head Coach: Howard “Red” Blair Captain: John Mahoney

Oberlin * L 7-13 at Hiram * W 58-0 Kent State W 8-6 Muskingum * L 0-12 at Western Reserve * L 7-36 Baldwin-Wallace * W 52-6 Ohio State Reserves W 13-0 at Wooster * L 7-21 Mount Union * W 6-0 Total 158-94

1929 (9-1, 7-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Howard “Red” Blair Captain: Harold Frye

at Toledo W 26-0 Kent State W 25-0 Wooster * W 12-7 Western Reserve * W 14-7 at Oberlin * L 2-7 Hiram * W 27-0 Ohio Northern * W 19-0 at Case Tech * W 14-0 at Baldwin-Wallace * W 13-0 at Mount Union * W 6-0 Total 158-21

1930 (7-1, 5-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Howard “Red” Blair Captain: Ken Cochrane

Toledo W 41-0 Kent State W 12-6 at Wooster * W 13-6 Baldwin-Wallace * W 12-0 Oberlin * W 7-0 Case Tech * W 25-0 Heidelberg * L 0-26 Mount Union * W 20-0 Total 130-38

1932 (2-4-3, 1-4-2 OAC)

Head Coach: Howard “Red” Blair

Ohio State Reserves W 7-0 at Case Tech * L 0-19 at Wooster * T 0-0 Kent State * T 0-0 at Muskingum * L 4-14 Baldwin-Wallace * L 6-40 Heidelberg * L 0-12 Otterbein * T 0-0 Mount Union * W 20-6 Total 37-91

1933 (5-3-1, 5-2-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Howard “Red” Blair Captain: Wilson Sparhawk

Western Reserve L 8-19 at Kent State * W 19-6 Case Tech * L 0-19 Wooster * L 0-6 Ashland * W 13-0 Muskingum * W 15-0 at Heidelberg * T 0-0 Baldwin-Wallace * W 6-0 at Mount Union * W 36-0 Total 97-50

1934 (3-4-1, 3-4 OAC)

Head Coach: Howard “Red” Blair Captain: Don Lindsay

S28 O5 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17 N24

at Western Reserve T 7-7 Kent State * W 26-0 at Wooster * L 0-6 at Muskingum * L 0-3 John Carroll * L 6-14 Heidelberg * W 13-6 Baldwin-Wallace * L 0-12 Mount Union * W 13-0 Total 65-48

1935 (6-3, 6-3 OAC)

Head Coach: Howard “Red” Blair Captain: Earl Hensal

S27 O4 O11 O19 O25 N9 N16 N23 N28

Findlay * W 19-6 Otterbein * W 26-0 Kent State * W 3-0 Wooster * L 0-7 at John Carroll * # W 7-6 Heidelberg * W 7-6 Muskingum * L 0-19 at Mount Union * W 13-0 Baldwin-Wallace * L 6-26 Total 81-70

# – at Cleveland Municipal Stadium * – Ohio Athletic Conference Games

Head Coach: James W. Aiken Captains: Mike Krino, Bob Bauer, Ernie Kaufman

S26 Detroit Tech W 33-0 O3 Western Reserve L 0-14 O9 Kent W 6-0 O17 at Wooster W 14-0 O23 at Muskingum W 18-6 O31 John Carroll W 33-7 N7 Heidelberg W 25-0 N14 at Baldwin-Wallace L 7-46 N21 Mount Union T 14-14 Total 150-87

1937 (7-2)

Head Coach: James W. Aiken Captain: William Sturgeon

S25 West Liberty State W 40-7 O2 Wayne State L 13-19 O9 Geneva W 7-0 O16 at Toledo W 21-7 O23 Baldwin-Wallace W 7-0 O30 John Carroll W 6-0 N6 Davis & Elkins W 33-7 N13 Illinois Wesleyan W 12-7 N20 at Xavier L 0-6 Total 139-53

1938 (6-3)

Head Coach: James W. Aiken Captain: Walter Kominic

Wabash W 38-0 at Wayne State L 0-16 Xavier L 0-38 Western Michigan W 6-0 at Baldwin-Wallace W 20-6 Carnegie Tech (#6) L 13-27 Illinois Wesleyan W 21-0 Toledo W 13-7 John Carroll W 6-0 Total 117-94

1939 (5-4)

Head Coach: Thomas Dowler Captain: Dominic Patella

S30 Wheaton W 33-6 O7 Illinois Wesleyan W 13-8 O14 at Western Michigan L 0-7 O21 at Miami (Ohio) W 14-0 O28 Wayne State L 12-18 N4 Washington & Jeff. W 24-22 N11 Baldwin-Wallace L 7-39 N18 West Liberty State W 13-7 N25 John Carroll L 6-25 Total 122-132

1940 (2-5-2)

Head Coach: Thomas Dowler Captain: Mike Fernella

S21 Detroit Tech T 0-0 S28 at Colgate L 0-44 O4 Western Reserve # L 0-6 O12 Illinois Wesleyan L 6-16 O19 at Wayne State T 7-7 O25 Baldwin-Wallace L 7-13 N2 Youngstown State L 0-13 N9 Kent State W 23-7 N21 John Carroll W 47-0 Total 90-106 # – First game at the Rubber Bowl

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1941 (5-3-1)

Head Coach: Otis Douglas Captains: John Lukas, Andy Maluke

S26 at Muskingum W 10-0 O3 Bowling Green W 8-0 O10 Western Reserve L 6-12 O18 Ohio T 0-0 O25 Baldwin-Wallace L 0-13 N1 Ohio Wesleyan W 28-6 N7 at Youngstown State L 0-19 N15 Kent State W 41-13 N20 John Carroll W 21-13 Total 114-76

1942 (0-7-2)

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Head Coach: Otis Douglas

1949 (2-6-1, 0-3-1 OAC)

1954 (3-5, 3-4 OAC)

Head Coach: Joe McMullen Captains: John Cistone, Marion Rossi

1959 (4-5, 4-3 OAC)

Head Coach: Joe McMullen Captain: Gino Calcei

S24 Findlay W 34-0 O1 at Eastern Michigan W 20-6 O8 Baldwin-Wallace * L 7-45 O15 at Louisville L 6-62 O22 Mount Union * L 14-23 O29 at Wooster * T 13-13 N5 Geneva L 6-27 N12 at Kent State * L 0-47 N19 at Heidelberg * L 14-34 Total 114-257

S25 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13

Wittenberg * L 7-12 at Ohio Wesleyan * W 30-27 Otterbein * W 27-0 at Mount Union * W 19-0 at Denison * L 26-35 Wooster * L 27-28 Kent State L 18-58 Heidelberg * L 15-53 Total 169-33

S19 S26 O3 O10 O17 O31 N7 N14 N19

at Mount Union * W 29-23 Muskingum * W 6-0 Ohio Wesleyan * # L 8-16 at Heidelberg * W 20-14 at Wooster * L 14-15 at Baldwin-Wallace L 0-6 Denison * W 28-14 at Wittenberg * L 0-35 Youngstown State L 21-34 Total 111-155

Head Coach: William Houghton Captain: Tony Laterza

1950 (2-7, 1-3 OAC)

Head Coach: William Houghton Captain: Tony Laterza

1955 (6-2, 6-2 OAC)

Head Coach: Joe McMullen Captain: Mario Russo at Wittenberg * W 21-7 Muskingum * L 7-19 at Otterbein * W 58-0 Mount Union * W 34-0 Denison * W 19-7 at Wooster * W 53-6 Oberlin * W 46-13 at Heidelberg * L 7-17 Total 245-73

S18 Western Reserve L 0-39 S25 Muskingum T 7-7 O2 at Ohio L 0-39 O9 Eastern Kentucky L 0-6 O16 at Ohio Wesleyan L 7-19 O31 Baldwin-Wallace L 0-25 N7 at Wayne State L 6-28 N14 Kent State L 6-23 N26 John Carroll T 0-0 Total 26-186

S23 Ohio L 6-28 S30 Eastern Michigan W 40-7 O7 at Baldwin-Wallace L 6-33 O14 at Carnegie Tech L 6-26 O21 at Mount Union * L 19-32 O28 Wooster * W 34-7 N4 at Geneva L 6-12 N11 Kent State * L 7-19 N18 Heidelberg * L 7-21 Total 131-185

S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12

1943-45

1951 (1-8, 1-3 OAC)

Head Coach: Joe McMullen Captains: Jerry Reeves, John Williams

S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17

Wittenberg * L 14-34 at Muskingum * T 28-28 Otterbein * L 7-13 at Ohio Wesleyan * L 27-33 at Capital * W 35-6 Wooster * L 17-20 at Oberlin * W 40-14 at Mount Union * W 41-6 Heidelberg * L 7-17 Total 216-171

– Did Not Compete –

1946 (5-4)

Head Coach: Paul Baldacci

S28 Lawrence Tech W 31-12 O5 at Baldwin-Wallace L 0-32 O12 Case Tech W 13-0 O19 at Mount Union L 7-12 O26 Toledo L 13-33 N2 at Western Reserve W 13-6 N9 Wooster W 26-20 N15 Kent State L 6-13 N23 John Carroll W 13-6 Total 122-134

1947 (2-7)

Head Coach: Paul Baldacci Captain: Danny Senuta

O3 Baldwin-Wallace L 0-28 O11 at Case Tech W 12-6 O18 Mount Union W 19-14 O25 at Toledo L 7-38 O31 Western Reserve L 0-18 N8 at Wooster L 6-21 N14 at Kent State L 0-6 N22 John Carroll L 0-31 Total 44-162

1948 (2-6, 1-4 OAC)

Head Coach: William Houghton Captain: Ed Kirkpatrick

at Findlay W 14-9 at Baldwin-Wallace L 0-13 at Muskingum * L 12-21 O16 Louisville L 0-13 O23 at Mount Union * L 0-19 O30 Wooster * W 20-6 N12 Kent State * L 0-31 N20 Heidelberg * L 0-34 Total 46-146

Head Coach: William Houghton Captains: Joe Mazzaferro, Paul Scarpitti

S22 Case Tech L 14-21 S29 at Ohio L 7-40 O6 Baldwin-Wallace L 16-20 O13 Carnegie Tech L 32-42 O20 Mount Union * L 7-46 O27 at Wooster * L 6-7 N3 at Kent State L 7-48 N10 at Heidelberg * L 14-21 N17 at Wittenberg * W 13-7 Total 116-252

1952 (2-6-1, 2-2-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Ken “Red” Cochrane Captains: Joe Mazzaferro, Bob Vogt

S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N7 N15

at Findlay L 6-7 Wittenberg * W 27-6 at Baldwin-Wallace L 7-33 West Virginia Tech L 13-14 at Mount Union * L 6-7 Wooster * T 14-14 Hiram * W 28-14 Kent State L 14-34 Heidelberg * L 6-27 Total 121-156

1953 (6-3, 4-2 OAC)

Head Coach: Ken “Red” Cochrane Captain: Frank Gradyan

S19 Findlay W 26-12 S26 at Wittenberg * W 39-12 O3 Muskingum * W 26-13 O10 at West Virginia Tech W 38-32 O17 Mount Union * W 16-15 O24 at Wooster * W 20-18 N7 at Kent State L 19-54 N14 at Heidelberg * L 0-26 N21 Ohio Wesleyan * L 14-28 Total 198-210

1956 (3-5-1, 3-5-1 OAC)

1957 (7-1-1, 6-1-1 OAC)

# – at Barberton HS

1960 (1-8, 1-6 OAC)

Head Coach: Joe McMullen Captain: Tom Murphy

S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12 N19

Mount Union * L 0-27 at Denison * L 0-27 at Ohio Wesleyan * L 6-16 at Baldwin-Wallace L 0-27 Wooster * W 21-20 at Muskingum* L 0-58 Wittenberg * L 15-40 Heidelberg * L 7-20 at Youngstown State L 21-34 Total 70-269

1961 (6-2, 6-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captain: Jim Lupori

S23 S30 O7 O14 O21 O28 N4 N18

at Wittenberg * L 0-7 Denison * W 28-0 Ohio Wesleyan * W 32-21 at Heidelberg * W 12-0 at Wooster * W 31-8 Baldwin-Wallace # L 0-7 Muskingum * W 35-14 at Mount Union * W 47-0 Total 185-57

Head Coach: Joe McMullen Captain: Bob Hatherill

# – at Cuyahoga Falls HS

S21 S28 O5 O12 O19 O26 N2 N9 N16

at Wittenberg * W 9-7 Muskingum * L 7-26 at Baldwin-Wallace W 29-6 Ohio Wesleyan * W 20-0 Capital * T 13-13 at Wooster * W 27-7 at Grove City W 40-0 Mount Union * W 38-7 at Heidelberg * W 25-21 Total 208-87

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captain: Tom Adolph

S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17

at Muskingum * W 14-6 Baldwin-Wallace * W 13-7 at Ohio Wesleyan * W 41-0 Heidelberg * W 33-6 Wooster * W 42-0 at Capital * W 46-12 at Youngstown State L 13-17 Wittenberg * L 6-17 Mount Union * W 53-0 Total 261-65

1958 (6-2-1, 6-2 OAC)

Head Coach: Joe McMullen Captain: Dave Adolph

S20 Mount Union * W 18-0 S27 at Muskingum * W 8-7 O4 at Ohio Wesleyan * L 0-13 O11 Heidelberg * W 11-0 O18 Wooster * W 28-20 O25 Wittenberg * L 6-28 N1 Hiram * W 47-0 N8 at Denison * W 48-14 N15 Baldwin-Wallace T 0-0 Total 166-82

* – Ohio Athletic Conference Games

148

1962 (7-2, 7-1 OAC)

1963 (6-3, 5-2 OAC)

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captains: John Lahoski, Chuck Cobb

S21 S28 O5 O12 O19 O26 N2 N9 N16

Muskingum * W 13-0 at Baldwin-Wallace * L 10-14 Ohio Wesleyan * W 36-7 at Heidelberg * W 42-0 at Wooster * W 35-14 Capital * W 19-13 Youngstown State W 21-7 at Wittenberg * L 13-34 at SW Missouri State L 12-13 Total 201-102

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1964 (6-3, 4-3 OAC)

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captain: Dick Case

S19 S26 O3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N7 N14

at Muskingum * L 0-11 SW Missouri St. W 17-0 at Ohio Wesleyan * W 12-11 Wittenberg * L 0-7 Wooster * W 21-14 at Capital * L 6-23 Baldwin-Wallace * W 15-14 at Ball State W 25-15 Heidelberg * W 20-14 Total 116-109

1965 (5-3-1, 4-1 OAC)

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captain: Jim Barton

1966 (6-3)

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captains: Jim Braccio, George Fuciu

S17 Northern Michigan W 18-10 S24 at Muskingum L 0-28 O1 at Tampa L 12-20 O8 Wittenberg W 14-7 O15 Wooster W 26-0 O22 Baldwin-Wallace W 9-6 O29 at Northern Illinois L 18-31 N5 at Butler W 20-14 N12 Heidelberg W 20-0 Total 137-116

1967 (4-4-1)

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captains: Jon Denholm, Craig Hartz, Charlie Marquess

S16 at Northern Michigan L 17-34 S23 Tampa W 6-0 S30 Quantico Marines W 20-0 O7 Youngstown State W 19-12 O21 at Baldwin-Wallace T 23-23 O28 Bradley # W 42-12 N4 at Virginia Military Inst. L 14-38 N11 at Wittenberg L 0-14 N18 at Temple L 21-22 Total 162-155 # – at Cuyahoga Falls HS

1968 (7-3-1)

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captains: Don Zwisler, Nate Hagins

S14 at Butler W 32-7 S21 Indiana State W 41-13 S28 at Tampa L 9-24 O5 Eastern Michigan L 7-16 O12 at Bradley W 27-13 O19 at Eastern Kentucky W 31-20 N2 Illinois State W 46-0 N9 Baldwin-Wallace W 59-19 N16 at Western Kentucky T 14-14 N22 at Youngstown State W 48-13 Grantland Rice Bowl (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) D14 vs. Louisiana Tech L 13-33 Total 327-172

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• Ranked No. 3 in final AP and No. 4 in final UPI College Division polls Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captains: Dave Holian, John Vargo S13 at Butler W 52-0 S20 Tampa W 40-0 S27 at Eastern Michigan L 3-10 O4 Ball State W 49-9 O11 Illinois State W 40-14 O18 Eastern Kentucky W 28-9 O25 at Dayton W 14-10 N1 at Central Michigan W 9-6 N8 Youngstown State # W 60-27 N15 Western Kentucky W 21-18 Total 316-103 # – at Barberton HS

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: John Maher, Bob Holian

S8 at Delaware L 24-45 S15 Butler W 51-19 S22 at Temple L 33-47 S29 Ball State L 14-16 O6 at Tampa L 7-21 O13 at Northern Michigan W 31-7 O20 Youngstown State W 31-7 O27 at Southern Illinois L 13-14 N3 Indiana State W 31-14 N10 at Western Illinois W 12-7 N17 Gustavus Adolphus W 42-7 Total 289-203

DIVISION II ERA

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captains: Fred DeHart, Jack Beidleman, Rod Lemon, Joe Zwisler

S12 at Temple W 21-0 S19 Butler W 34-0 S26 Northern Michigan W 19-6 O3 at Ball State W 31-0 O10 at Illinois State L 14-15 O17 Indiana State L 8-17 O24 Dayton L 6-14 O31 Central Michigan W 35-19 N7 at Youngstown State W 42-14 N14 at Indiana (Pa.) W 49-7 Total 259-92

1971 (8-2)

1974 (5-5)

1970 (7-3)

1973 (6-5)

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captain: Mike Hatch

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Barry Eisom, Denny Hamad, Gary Yost

1978 (6-5, 4-1 MCC)

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Marty Bezbatchenko, Mike Holian

1979 (6-5, 3-2 MCC)

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Paul Dorando, Mark Fowler

1976 (10-3)

Kent State T 13-13 at Butler W 34-7 Western Illinois L 24-30 at Ball State T 21-21 Northern Michigan W 49-0 at Youngstown State L 21-22 Central Michigan W 14-10 at Indiana State L 17-21 Quantico Marines L 0-24 Total 193-148

S3 at Wayne State W 24-14 S10 at Morehead State T 13-13 S17 Western Kentucky W 24-3 S24 at Northern Michigan L 0-12 O1 Indiana State W 20-3 O8 at Dayton W 31-24 O15 Youngstown State W 10-28 O22 at Central Michigan L 14-17 O29 Eastern Michigan L 28-42 N5 Marshall W 28-7 N12 Western Illinois W 42-7 Total 234-170

1975 (7-4)

1972 (3-4-2)

S9 S16 S23 S30 O14 O21 O28 N4 N11

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Dave Axner, Steve Cockerham, Charles Parnell

S9 at Western Illinois * W 19-3 S16 at NE Missouri State L 13-14 S23 Wayne State W 28-0 S30 Eastern Illinois * W 17-16 O7 at Western Kentucky W 26-21 O14 at Eastern Michigan L 14-25 O21 at Youngstown State * L 3-27 O28 Northern Michigan * W 27-7 N4 Temple L 21-56 N11 at Eastern Kentucky L 14-35 N18 Northern Iowa * W 39-28 Total 221-232

S6 Marshall W 20-8 S13 at Western Michigan W 27-21 S20 at Dayton L 9-31 S27 Central State W 34-8 O4 at Delaware L 0-21 O11 at Northern Michigan W 30-13 O18 Temple W 24-23 O25 Youngstown State W 17-6 N1 Indiana State W 14-11 N8 Ball State L 14-17 N15 at Morehead State L 0-7 Total 189-166

Head Coach: Gordon Larson Captains: Bruce Walker, Calvin Pierce

S7 Central State W 31-20 S14 Delaware L 0-14 S21 at Marshall L 7-17 S28 at Ball State W 26-21 O5 Tampa L 7-16 O12 Northern Michigan W 23-0 O26 at Kent State L 14-51 N2 at Indiana State W 22-21 N9 at Western Illinois W 32-7 N16 at Youngstown State L 0-30 Total 162-197

S18 Butler W 24-0 S25 Western Illinois W 14-7 O2 Ball State W 10-7 O9 at North Texas State W 20-6 O16 at Northern Michigan W 24-17 O23 Southern Illinois W 43-21 O30 at Central Michigan L 7-10 N6 at Indiana State L 10-37 N13 Indiana (Pa.) W 34-14 N20 Youngstown State W 7-0 Total 193-119

1977 (6-4-1)

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Jim Meyer, Greg Thurman, Mark Van Horn

S11 Temple L 13-23 S18 Morehead State W 26-6 S25 at Youngstown State W 24-3 O2 at Indiana State W 34-7 O9 Dayton W 27-6 O16 at Ball State W 3-0 O23 Eastern Michigan W 36-0 O30 at Marshall L 0-13 N6 at Western Illinois W 21-14 N13 at Western Kentucky W 29-16 NCAA II Playoffs N27 Nevada-Las Vegas ^ W 27-6 D4 Northern Mich. (OT) % W 29-26 D11 vs. Montana State # L 13-24 Total 282-144 ^ – First Round at Rubber Bowl (Akron, Ohio) % – Semifinal - Knute Rockne Bowl (Akron) Note: Knute Rockne Bowl was the first ever overtime game in NCAA Playoffs history. # – Final - Pioneer Bowl (Wichita Falls, Texas)

149

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Curtis Howard, Bob Maxwell, Dennis McGlone, Paul Winters

S8 S15 S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17

Western Illinois * W 24-7 Kent State W 15-13 at Boise State L 21-31 Indiana State L 27-28 at Northern Iowa * L 17-20 at Eastern Michigan W 24-12 Youngstown State * L 3-16 Northern Michigan * W 45-21 at Morehead State W 23-17 at Temple (#17) L 6-42 at Eastern Illinois * W 27-16 Total 232-223

* – Mid-Continent Conference Games

DIVISION I-AA ERA 1980 (3-7-1, 2-4-1 OVC-5TH)

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Andy Graham Ricky Holman Jim Tawse

S6 S13 S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15

NE Missouri State W 31-7 Eastern Kentucky * W 21-10 Western Kentucky * L 2-8 at Indiana State L 9-27 at Youngstown State * T 0-0 Eastern Michigan * W 21-10 at Temple L 7-16 at Murray State * L 10-13 Austin Peay * L 14-41 at Northern Michigan L 10-38 at Middle Tennessee * L 9-13 Total 134-183

* – Ohio Valley Conference Games

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S18 Western Kentucky T 6-6 S25 at San Diego State L 0-41 O2 at Wittenberg * W 18-0 O9 Ball State L 14-16 O16 at Wooster * W 21-8 O23 Capital * L 6-15 O30 at Baldwin-Wallace * W 17-0 N6 Butler W 14-7 N13 at Heidelberg * W 14-0 Total 110-94

1969 (9-1)


YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1981 (5-5, 4-4 OVC - 4TH-T)

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Don Schutz, Dennis Brumfield, Brad Reese

S5 S12 S19 S26 O3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N7

Middle Tennessee * L 7-10 at Eastern Michigan W 14-7 at Kent State L 6-17 at Eastern Kentucky * L 0-37 Youngstown State * L 7-34 at Tennessee Tech * W 10-7 Morehead State * W 31-14 Murray State * W 20-10 at Austin Peay * W 23-19 Western Kentucky * L 14-19 Total 132-183

1982 (6-5, 5-2 OVC-2ND)

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S4 S11 S18 S25 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N13 N20

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Rick Addis, Frank Mazgaj, Fred Robertson, Tim Staycer at Youngstown State * W 20-19 Eastern Michigan W 14-7 at Western Kentucky L 3-10 Eastern Kentucky * L 10-19 at Middle Tennessee * W 19-16 at Eastern Illinois L 0-18 Morehead State * W 28-6 at Marshall L 10-12 Tennessee Tech * W 28-12 at Murray State * L 14-16 Austin Peay * W 42-7 Total 188-144

1983 (8-3, 5-2 OVC-2ND-T)

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Dave Arango, James Black, Darren Morgan

S3 S10 S17 S24 O8 O11 O15 O22 O29 N5 N19

Kent State W 13-6 at Eastern Michigan W 13-0 Western Kentucky W 14-13 at Eastern Kentucky * L 5-10 Middle Tennessee * L 3-26 Eastern Illinois L 7-10 at Morehead State * W 31-0 Murray State * W 6-3 at Tennessee Tech * W 43-12 Youngstown State * W 49-21 at Austin Peay * W 26-3 Total 210-104

1984 (4-7, 2-5 6TH)

Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Doug Dillon, Ed Grimsley, Russell Holmes, Clarence Kelly

S1 S8 S15 S22 S29 O6 O14 O20 O27 N3 N17

at Kent State L 17-24 at Cincinnati L 27-28 Western Kentucky W 42-7 Eastern Kentucky * L 21-22 at Middle Tennessee * L 3-16 at Central Florida W 26-21 Morehead State * W 27-3 at Murray State * L 6-13 Tennessee Tech * W 17-9 at Youngstown State * L 2-3 Austin Peay * L 17-21 Total 205-158

* – Ohio Valley Conference Games

1985 (8-4, 5-2 OVC-2ND-T)

1989 (6-4-1)

1993 (5-6, 4-4 MAC-5TH)

Head Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Eric Agosti, Wayne Anderson, Phil Dunn, Odell Robbins

S7 at Eastern Kentucky * L 6-16 S14 Kent State W 24-0 S21 Eastern Michigan W 16-12 S28 at Bowling Green L 22-27 O5 at Western Kentucky W 34-32 O12 Murray State * W 17-10 O19 at Morehead State * W 38-9 N2 at Tennessee Tech * W 27-9 N9 Youngstown State * W 30-5 N16 Middle Tennessee * L 0-17 N23 at Austin Peay * W 17-14 NCAA I-AA Playoffs N30 at Rhode Island L 27-35 Total 258-186

S2 at Virginia Tech L 3-29 S9 Kent State W 40-7 S16 at Central Michigan W 27-26 S23 at Youngstown State L 17-20 S30 at Bowling Green W 38-24 O7 Louisiana Tech W 31-24 O14 at Eastern Illinois L 17-21 O21 at Murray State T 31-31 O28 Cincinnati W 31-0 N4 Northern Arizona W 52-7 N11 at Tennessee (#11) L 9-52 Total 296-241

S2 S11 S18 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20

at Central Michigan * W 23-13 Kent State * W 42-7 at Western Michigan * L 3-20 at Army L 14-35 Miami (Ohio) * W 31-13 at Bowling Green * L 7-49 at Temple W 31-7 at Ohio * L 13-21 Eastern Michigan * W 19-7 Ball State * L 9-31 Youngstown State L 0-19 Total 192-222

1990 (3-7-1)

Head Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Scott Brown, Brian Hilk, Ozzie Jackson, Jeff Williams

1994 (1-10, 1-8 MAC-9TH)

S1 S8 S15 S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10

Illinois State W 17-7 at Kent State W 38-10 Central Michigan T 14-14 Cal State Fullerton W 48-17 at Youngstown State L 23-28 Western Michigan L 20-24 at Navy L 13-17 at Florida (#17) L 0-59 at Rutgers L 17-20 Northern Illinois L 28-31 at Louisiana Tech L 15-36 Total 233-263

S3 Temple L 7-32 S10 Bowling Green * L 0-45 S17 at Kent State * L 16-32 S24 at Western Michigan * L 6-19 O8 at Miami (Ohio) * L 14-50 O15 Central Michigan * L 0-47 O22 Toledo * L 25-48 O29 at Youngstown State L 7-41 N5 at Eastern Michigan * L 18-42 N12 at Ball State * L 28-38 N19 Ohio * W 24-10 Total 145-404

• Ranked No.10 in final I-AA National Poll Head Coach: Jim Dennison Captains: Gary Kalis, Steve Rafac, Tim Wallace

1986 (7-6, 4-3 OVC-3RD-T)

Head Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Mike Clark, Bill Hadden, Brian Moran, Ron Pasquale

S6 S13 S20 S27 O11 O16 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22

Salem College W 35-0 at Kent State W 17-7 at Eastern Michigan L 21-24 Central Florida W 20-17 at Middle Tennessee * L 12-24 Murray State * W 24-13 Morehead State * W 30-7 at Tennessee Tech * W 38-13 Austin Peay * W 31-16 Eastern Kentucky L 24-27 at Youngstown State L 39-40 Total 291-188

DIVISION I-A ERA 1987 (4-7)

Head Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Doug Knepp, Jay Miller, Gregg Townsend, Gary Tyler

S5 S12 S19 S26 O3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N14 N21

at Western Michigan L 19-24 Kent State L 23-27 Eastern Michigan W 17-16 at Temple L 3-23 Eastern Illinois W 24-10 at Oregon State L 26-42 Delaware State L 26-52 at Louisville L 10-31 Nicholls State W 23-17 at Northern Illinois W 27-21 Youngstown State L 6-10 Total 204-273

1988 (5-6)

Head Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: John Buddenberg, Pierce Joiner, Robert Lyons, Gary Tyler

S3 at Northern Illinois L 6-7 S10 at Kent State L 12-32 S17 Central Michigan L 16-27 S24 at New Mexico W 30-28 O1 at Youngstown State W 33-7 O8 Arkansas State L 12-13 O15 at Auburn (#12) L 0-42 O22 Long Beach State W 40-0 O29 Cal State Fullerton W 15-14 N5 New Mexico State W 52-7 N12 Temple L 17-37 Total 233-214

Head Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Derek Alston, Pierce Joiner, Terry Mays, Curtis Williams

1991 (5-6)

Head Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Eric Drakes, Tyrone Nelson, Mike O’Connor, Chris Owens, Tony Stubbs

S7 S14 S21 S28 O5 O12 O19 O26 N9 N16 N23

at Western Michigan L 12-35 Illinois State L 3-25 at Central Michigan L 29-31 Northern Arizona W 49-14 at East Carolina (#9) L 20-56 Youngstown State W 38-24 Arkansas State W 28-23 Northern Illinois W 17-7 at Virginia Tech L 24-42 at Army L 0-19 at Temple W 37-32 Total 257-308

1992 (7-3-1, 5-3 MAC-3RD-T)

Head Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Daron Alcorn, Phil Dunn, Vic Green, Chris Owens

S5 at Eastern Michigan * W 27-9 S12 Toledo * W 23-20 S19 at Western Michigan * L 20-24 O3 at Ohio * W 13-0 O10 at Kent State * L 16-20 O17 at Ball State * W 22-14 O24 Bowling Green * L 3-24 O31 Central Michigan * W 31-28
 N7 Temple W 29-15 N14 Youngstown State T 10-10 N21 at Cincinnati W 24-22 Total 218-186

150

Head Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: DeShawn Brown, Phil Dunn, Darin Ford, Mike Lyons

1995 (2-9, 2-6 MAC-7TH-T)

Head Coach: Lee Owens Captains: Game Captains

S2 S16 S23 S30 O7 O14 O21 O28 N4 N11 N18

Eastern Michigan * L 29-49 at Bowling Green * L 12-50 at Kansas State (#19) L 0-67 Central Michigan * W 16-13 at Western Michigan * L 3-7 at Virginia Tech (#10) L 27-77 Ohio * L 23-29 Kent State * W 14-6 Youngstown State L 10-24 at Toledo * L 7-41 at Miami (Ohio) * L 0-65 Total 141-428

1996 (4-7, 3-5 MAC-7TH-T)

Head Coach: Lee Owens Captains: Nate Boyd, Mike Junko, Andre McCray, Jason Taylor

A29 S7 S14 S21 S28 O5 O12 O19 O26 N2 N9

at Ohio * L 14-44 Virginia Tech (#15) L 18-21 Toledo * L 10-27 at Illinois L 7-38 Western Michigan * W 27-7 at Kent State * L 17-32 at Central Michigan * L 0-42 Miami (Ohio) * W 10-7 at Northern Illinois W 34-17 Bowling Green * W 21-14 at Eastern Michigan * L 17-20 Total 175-269

* – Mid-American Conference Games

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1997 (2-9, 2-6 MAC 6TH-EAST)

Head Coach: Lee Owens Captains: Nate Boyd, George Germany, Andre McCray, Kevin Kuntz, Mike Lagasse

A30 S13 S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15

at Nebraska (#6) L 14-59 at Miami (Ohio) * L 20-49 Bowling Green * L 28-31 at Louisiana St. (#13) L 0-56 Central Michigan * W 53-14 at Marshall * L 17-52 at Eastern Michigan L 0-45 Ohio * L 17-21 at Ball State * L 14-31 Kent State * W 45-35 at Toledo * (#18) L 10-42 Total 218-435

1998 (4-7, 2-6 MAC-5TH-EAST)

Head Coach: Lee Owens Captains: Nate Boyd, George Germany, Andre McCray, Kevin Kuntz, Mike Lagasse

S5 S12 S26 O3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N7 N14 N21

Marshall * L 16-27 at Temple W 35-28 Ball State * W 52-14 at Pittsburgh L 0-35 at Kent State * W 45-16 at Ohio * L 14-28 Toledo * L 17-24 at Central Michigan * L 27-28 at Bowling Green * L 21-58 Eastern Michigan W 24-21 Miami (Ohio) * L 14-20 Total 265-299

1999 (7-4, 5-3 MAC-3RD-T EAST) Head Coach: Lee Owens Captains: George Cameron, Jon Eaton, Steve Hale, Dan Wessman S4 at Penn State (#2) L 24-70 S11 at Buffalo * W 17-10 S18 Temple W 25-15 S25 at Eastern Michigan * L 17-38 O2 at Ball State * W 31-9 O9 Ohio * W 41-28 O16 Bowling Green * W 55-25 O23 at Navy W 35-29 O30 Western Michigan * L 10-24 N6 at Miami (Ohio) * L 23-32 N13 Kent State * W 37-34 Total 315-314

2000 (6-5, 5-3 MAC-1ST-T EAST)

Head Coach: Lee Owens Captains: Tony McCray, Rich Reliford, Dwight Smith, Butchie Washington

S2 at Virginia Tech (#11) L 23-52 S9 at Central Michigan* L 7-17 S16 Central Florida W 35-24 S23 at Ohio * W 23-20 S30 Miami (Ohio) * W 37-20 O7 at Bowling Green * W 27-21 O14 Northern Illinois* L 35-52 O21 Connecticut L 35-38 O28 Marshall * L 28-31 N11 Buffalo * W 49-14 N18 at Kent State * W 34-6 Total 333-295

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Head Coach: Lee Owens Captains: Zac Derr, Tim Ritley, Chris Smith, Scott Smith

A30 S8 S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N17 N24

Ohio * W 31-29 at Ohio State (#22) L 14-28 at Purdue (#24) L 14-33 Kent State * W 14-10 at Western Michigan * L 14-31 at Miami (Ohio) * L 27-30 Bowling Green L 11-16 at Marshall * L 33-50 at Central Florida L 17-57 at Buffalo * W 41-14 Eastern Mich.* (3OT) W 65-62 Total 281-360

2002 (4-8, 3-5 MAC-5TH-EAST)

Head Coach: Lee Owens Captains: Charlie Frye, Ryan Gargasz, Ryan Myers, Brandon Payne

A31 at Iowa L 21-57 S7 at Maryland L 14-44 S14 Central Michigan * L 17-24 S21 at Virginia L 29-48 S28 Miami (Ohio) * L 31-48 O5 at Eastern Michigan * L 34-42 O12 Liberty W 49-21 O26 at Central Florida * L 17-28 N2 Marshall (#25) * W 34-20 N9 at Ohio * L 10-27 N16 Buffalo * W 21-10 N23 at Kent State * W 48-10 Total 325-379

2003 (7-5, 5-3 MAC 3RD-EAST)

Head Coach: Lee Owens Captains: Chase Blackburn, Matt Cherry, Charlie Frye, Marques Hayes

A28 Kent State * L 38-41 S6 at Wisconsin (#18) L 31-48 S13 Eastern Michigan * W 24-17 S20 Howard W 65-7 S27 at Buffalo * W 38-21 O4 at Miami (Ohio) * L 20-45 O11 Cal Poly W 45-14 O18 Central Florida * W 38-24 O25 at Connecticut L 37-38 N1 at Marshall * L 24-42 N8 at Central Michigan * W 40-28 N15 Ohio * W 35-28 Total 435-353

2004 (6-5, 6-2 MAC 2ND-EAST)

Head Coach: J.D. Brookhart Captains: Dan Basch, Chase Blackburn, Diontre Earl, Charlie Frye

S4 S11 S18 S23 O2 O9 O16 O23 N5 N13 N20

at Penn State L 10-48 Middle Tennessee St. L 24-31 at Virginia (#12) L 0-51 at Kent State * W 24-19 at Northern Illinois * L 19-49 Buffalo * W 44-21 at Central Florida * W 26-21 Ball State * W 35-23 Marshall * W 31-28 at Ohio * W 31-19 Miami (Ohio) * L 27-37 Total 271-347

2005 (7-6, 5-3 MAC-1ST-T EAST)

2008 (5-7, 3-5 MAC-4TH-T EAST)

Head Coach: J.D. Brookhart Captains: Kevin Grant, Chris Kemme, Dennis Kennedy, Merce Poindexter, Doug Williams

S10 at Purdue (#13) L 24-49 S17 at Middle Tenn. State W 17-7 S24 Northern Ill. * (OT) W 48-42 O1 Central Michigan * L 17-31 O8 at Buffalo * W 13-7 O15 at Miami (Ohio) * L 23-51 O22 Army L 0-20 O29 at Bowling Green * W 24-14 N5 at Ball State * L 17-23 N15 Ohio * W 27-3 N24 Kent State * W 35-3 MAC Championship Game D1 vs. Northern Illinois # W 31-30 Motor City Bowl D26 vs. Memphis # L 31-38 Total 307-318

A30 S6 S13 S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 N5 N13 N22 N28

at Wisconsin (#12) L 17-38 at Syracuse W 42-28 Ball State * L 24-41 at Army W 22-3 Cincinnati L 15-17 at Kent State * (2OT) W 30-27 Bowling Green * L 33-37 at Eastern Michigan * W 42-35 Toledo * W 47-30 Buffalo * ^ (4OT) L 40-43 at Ohio * L 42-49 at Temple * # L 0-17 Total 360-375

# – Played at Ford Field (Detroit)

2009 (3-9, 2-6 MAC-5TH-EAST)

Head Coach: J.D. Brookhart Captains: Kiki Gonzalez, Domenik Hixon, Jason Montgomery, Brian White

2006 (5-7, 3-5 MAC-3RD-T EAST)

Head Coach: J.D. Brookhart Captains: Luke Getsy, Kiki Gonzalez

S2 S9 S16 S23 S30 O7 O21 O28 N4 N9 N16 N24

at Penn State (#19) L 16-34 at N.C. State W 20-17 at Central Michigan * L 21-24 North Texas W 33-13 at Kent State * L 15-37 at Cincinnati L 14-20 Miami (Ohio) * W 24-13 at Toledo * L 20-35 Bowling Green * W 35-28 Buffalo * W 31-16 at Ohio * L 7-17 Western Michigan * L 0-17 Total 236-271

2007 (4-8, 3-5 MAC-6TH EAST)

Head Coach: J.D. Brookhart Captains: Yamari Dixon, John Mackey, Mike Schepp

S1 S8 S15 S22 S29 O6 O13 O27 N2 N7 N14 N23

vs. Army % W 22-14 at Ohio State (#11) L 2-20 at Indiana L 24-41 Kent State * W 27-20 at Connecticut L 10-44 at Western Michigan * W 39-38 Temple * L 20-24 at Buffalo * L 10-26 at Bowling Green * L 20-44 Ohio * W 48-37 at Miami (Ohio) * L 0-7 Central Michigan * L 32-35 Total 254-350

% – Akron’s home game, played at Cleveland Browns Stadium as part of the inaugural Patriot Bowl.

* – Mid-American Conference Games

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Head Coach: J.D. Brookhart Captains: Game Captains

S5 at Penn State (#8) L 7-31 S12 Morgan State W 41-0 S19 Indiana L 21-38 S26 at Central Michigan* L 21-48 O10 Ohio * L 7-19 O17 at Buffalo * L 17-21 O24 at Syracuse * L 14-28 O31 at Northern Illinois * L 10-27 N7 Kent State * W 28-20 N13 Temple * L 17-56 N22 at Bowling Green * L 20-36 N28 Eastern Michigan * W 28-20 Total 360-375

2010 (1-11, 1-7 MAC-6TH-EAST)

Head Coach: Rob Ianello Captains: Alex Allen, Mike Thomas, Mike Ward

S4 Syracuse L 3-29 S11 Gardner Webb (3OT) L 37-38 S18 at Kentucky L 10-47 S25 at Indiana L 20-35 O2 Northern Illinois * L 14-50 O9 at Kent State * L 17-28 O16 at Ohio * L 10-38 O23 Western Michigan * L 10-56 O30 at Temple *# L 0-30 N6 at Ball State * (3OT) L 30-37 N17 Miami (Ohio) * L 14-19 N28 Buffalo * W 22-14 Total 187-421 # – played at Lincoln Financial Field

2011 (1-11, 0-8 MAC-7TH-EAST)

Head Coach: Rob Ianello Captains: Jake Anderson, Adam Steiner, Brian Wagner

S3 at Ohio State L 0-42 S10 Temple * L 3-41 S17 at Cincinnati L 14-59 S24 VMI W 36-13 O1 at Eastern Michigan * L 23-31 O8 FIU L 17-27 O22 Ohio * L 20-37 O29 Central Michigan * L 22-23 N3 at Miami (Ohio) * L 3-35 N12 Kent State * L 3-35 N19 at Buffalo * L 10-51 N25 at Western Michigan * L 19-68 Total 170-462

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS | MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS 2012 (1-11, 0-8 MAC-7TH-EAST)

Head Coach: Terry Bowden Captains: Adam Bice, Kurt Mangum, Adam Steiner

A30 S8 S15 S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N20

Central Florida L 14-56 at FIU (OT) L 38-41 Morgan State W 66-6 at Tennessee L 26-47 Miami (Ohio) * L 49-56 Bowling Green * L 10-24 at Ohio * L 28-34 Northern Illinois * L 7-37 at Central Michigan * L 10-35 at Kent State * L 24-35 Massachusetts * L 14-22 at Toledo * L 23-35 Total 313-428

Decade 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s

2013 (5-7, 4-4 MAC-4TH-EAST)

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Head Coach: Terry Bowden Captains: Nico Caponi, Malachi Freeman, Jarrod Pughsley

A29 at UCF L 7-38 S7 James Madison W 35-33 S14 at Michigan (#11) L 24-28 S21 Louisiana L 30-35 S28 at Bowling Green* L 14-31 O5 Ohio* L 3-43 O12 at Northern Ill.* (#23) L 20-27 O19 at Miami (Ohio)* W 24-17 O26 Ball State* L 24-42 N2 Kent State* W 16-7 N16 at Massachusetts* W 14-13 N29 Toledo* W 31-29 Total 242-343

2014 (5-7, 4-4 MAC-4TH-EAST)

Head Coach: Terry Bowden Captains: Justin March-Lillard, Nick Rossi, Travis Switzer

A28 Howard W 41-0 S6 at Penn State L 3-21 S20 Marshall L 17-48 S27 at Pittsburgh W 21-10 O4 Eastern Michigan* W 31-6 O11 Miami (Ohio)* W 29-19 O18 at Ohio* L 20-23 O25 at Ball State* L 21-35 N4 Bowling Green* L 10-27 N11 at Buffalo* L 24-55 N18 Massachusetts* W 30-6 N28 at Kent State* L 24-27 Total 242-343 * – Mid-American Conference Games

NORDLY

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Date Nov. 10, 1979 Oct. 15, 1988 Nov. 11, 1989 Oct. 20, 1990 Oct. 5, 1991 Sept. 23, 1995 Oct. 14, 1995 Sept. 7, 1996 Aug. 30, 1997 Sept. 27, 1997 Nov. 15, 1997 Sept. 4, 1999 Sept. 2, 2000 Sept. 8, 2001 Sept. 22, 2001 Nov. 2, 2002 Sept. 6, 2003 Sept. 18, 2004 Sept. 10, 2005 Sept. 2, 2006 Sept. 8, 2007 Aug. 30, 2008 Sept. 5, 2009 Sept. 14, 2013 Oct. 12, 2013

W L 15 13 11 18 38 36 48 32 48 33 18 38 40 44 57 32 64 40 56 54 40 68 51 67 13 47

A 3-6 3-12 5-11-0 12-17-1 10-9-2 5-17 22-21-1 22-22-2 25-26-2 21-36-2 14-47 19-45 3-27

N 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 2-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 2-1 0-0

RECORD VS. RANKED OPPONENTS Rank Opponent H/A/N Score #17 Temple A L, 42-6 #12 Auburn A L, 42-0 #11 Tennessee A L, 52-9 #17 Florida A L, 59-0 #9 East Carolina A L, 56-20 #19 Kansas State A L, 67-0 #10 Virginia Tech A L, 77-27 #15 Virginia Tech H L, 21-18 #6 Nebraska A L, 59-14 #13 LSU A L, 56-0 #18 Toledo A L, 42-10 #2 Penn State A L, 70-24 #11 Virginia Tech A L, 52-23 #22 Ohio State A L, 28-14 #24 Purdue A L, 33-14 #25 Marshall H W, 34-20 #18 Wisconsin A L, 48-31 #12 Virginia A L, 51-0 #13 Purdue A L, 49-24 #19 Penn State A L, 34-16 #11 Ohio State A L, 20-2 #12 Wisconsin A L, 38-17 #8 Penn State A L, 31-7 #11 Michigan A L, 28-24 #23 Northern Illinois A L, 27-20

Overall Record: 1-24 Date Dec. 4, 1976 Nov. 24, 2001 Sept. 24, 2005 Oct. 4, 2008 Nov. 13, 2008 Sept. 11, 2010 Nov. 6, 2010 Sept. 8, 2012

RECORD BY DECADE T Pct. H 0 .536 12-7 1 .383 8-6-1 6 .513 33-25-6 3 .597 36-15-2 6 .586 37-24-4 4 .333 13-21-4 4 .477 18-22-3 3 .636 33-8-1 3 .612 39-13-1 2 .509 35-18 2 .373 26-21-2 0 .432 30-21 0 .217 10-20

Home Record: 1-1

OVERTIME RECORD Opponent H/A/N Northern Michigan H Eastern Michigan H Northern Illinois H Kent State A Buffalo H Gardner Webb H Ball State A Florida International A

Overall Record: 4-4 One Overtime: 2-1 Two Overtimes: 1-0 Three Overtimes: 1-2 Four Overtimes: 0-1

Home Record: 3-2

Road Record: 0-23 Score # of OTs W, 29-26 1 W, 65-62*! 3 W, 48-42 1 W, 30-27 2 L, 43-40 4 L, 38-37 3 L, 37-30 3 L, 41-38 1 Road Record: 1-2

* – Second-highest scoring game (combined points) in MAC history ! – Highest-scoring game heading into overtime in FBS history

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FIRST LAST OPPONENT W L T GAME GAME John Carroll 7 3 1 1934 1947 Kansas State 0 1 0 1995 1995 Kent State 31 24 2 1923 2014 Kentucky 0 1 0 2010 2010 Kenyon 4 4 0 1891 1925 Kirkwood A.C. 1 0 0 1900 1900 Lawrence Tech 1 0 0 1946 1946 Liberty 1 0 0 2002 2002 Long Beach State 1 0 0 1988 1988 Louisiana 0 1 0 2013 2013 Louisiana State 0 1 0 1997 1997 Louisiana Tech 1 2 0 1968 1990 Louisville 0 3 0 1948 1987 Marietta 3 2 0 1910 1914 Marshall 4 9 0 1974 2014 Maryland 0 1 0 2002 2002 Massachusetts 2 1 0 2012 2014 Massillon A.C. 3 0 0 1893 1895 Memphis 0 1 0 2005 2005 Miami (Ohio) 7 16 1 1916 2014 Michigan 0 1 0 2013 2013 Middle Tenn. State 2 7 0 1980 2005 Michigan State 0 2 0 1913 1914 Montana State 0 1 0 1976 1976 Morehead State 8 1 1 1975 1986 Morgan State 2 0 0 2009 2012 Mount Union 24 24 1 1893 1962 Murray State 4 3 1 1980 1989 Muskingum 14 10 2 1911 1964 Navy 1 1 0 1990 1999 Nebraska 0 1 0 1997 1997 New Mexico 1 0 0 1988 1988 New Mexico State 1 0 0 1988 1988 UNLV 1 0 0 1976 1976 Nicholls State 1 0 0 1987 1987 North Carolina St. 1 0 0 2006 2006 NE Missouri State 1 1 0 1978 1980 Northern Arizona 2 0 0 1989 1991 Northern Illinois 5 9 0 1966 2013 Northern Iowa 1 1 0 1978 1979 Northern Michigan 10 3 0 1966 1980 Notre Dame 0 1 0 1910 1910 North Texas 2 0 0 1971 2006 Oberlin 4 6 0 1900 1956 Ohio 12 18 1 1912 2014 Ohio Northern 9 0 1 1911 1929 Ohio State 1 7 0 1891 2011 Ohio St. Reserves 1 1 0 1931 1932 Ohio Wesleyan 8 9 0 1893 1964 Oklahoma First Meeting Oregon State 0 1 0 1987 1987 Otterbein 4 1 1 1913 1935 Penn State 0 5 0 1999 2014 Pittsburgh 1 2 0 1900 2014 Pittsburgh Lyceum 0 1 0 1908 1908 Purdue 0 2 0 2001 2005 Quantico Marines 1 1 0 1967 1972 Rhode Island 0 1 0 1985 1985 Rutgers 0 1 0 1990 1990 Salem 1 0 0 1986 1986

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FIRST LAST OPPONENT W L T GAME GAME San Diego State 0 1 0 1965 1965 Savannah State First Meeting SW Missouri State 1 1 0 1963 1964 Southern Illinois 1 1 0 1971 1973 Syracuse 1 2 0 2008 2010 Tampa 2 4 0 1966 1974 Temple 7 14 0 1967 2011 Tennessee 0 2 0 1989 2012 Tennessee Tech 6 0 0 1981 1986 Toledo 9 9 0 1923 2013 Virginia 0 1 0 2002 2002 Virginia Tech 0 5 0 1989 2000 Va. Military Inst. 1 1 0 1967 2011 Wabash 1 0 0 1938 1938 Washington&Jeff. 1 0 0 1939 1939 Wayne State 2 4 1 1937 1978 West Liberty State 2 0 0 1937 1939 West Virginia Tech 1 1 0 1952 1953 West Va. Wesleyan 1 0 0 1913 1913 Western Illinois 7 1 0 1971 1979 Western Kentucky 7 3 2 1965 1985 Western Michigan 4 13 0 1938 2011 Western Reserve 8 15 2 1892 1947 Western Res. Acad. 2 0 0 1891 1893 Wheaton 1 0 0 1939 1939 Wisconsin 0 2 0 2003 2008 Wittenberg 8 11 0 1914 1967 Wooster 20 24 3 1902 1966 Xavier 0 3 0 1925 1938 Youngstown State 18 18 2 1940 1994 Totals 498 520 36 (.490) 2015 opponents in BOLD

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FIRST LAST OPPONENT W L T GAME GAME Akron A.C. 1 0 0 1892 1892 Akron YMCA 1 0 0 1899 1899 Allegheny 3 5 2 1902 1917 Arkansas State 0 1 0 1988 1988 Army 2 3 0 1991 2008 Ashland 3 1 0 1924 1931 Auburn 0 1 0 1988 1988 Austin Peay 5 2 0 1980 1986 Baldwin-Wallace 19 22 3 1895 1968 Ball State 10 11 1 1964 2014 Bethany 3 0 0 1902 1909 Boise State 0 1 0 1979 1979 Bowling Green 7 14 0 1941 2014 Bradley 2 0 0 1967 1968 Buffalo 9 5 0 1999 2014 Butler 8 0 0 1965 1973 Cal State Fullerton 2 0 0 1988 1990 Cal Poly 1 0 0 2003 2003 Camp Sherman 1 0 0 1917 1917 Capital 3 2 1 1956 1965 Carnegie Tech 0 3 0 1938 1951 Case Tech 9 12 4 1891 1951 Central Florida 5 4 0 1984 2013 Central Michigan 9 15 1 1969 2013 Central State 2 0 0 1974 1975 Cincinnati 2 4 0 1984 2011 Colgate 0 1 0 1940 1940 Connecticut 0 3 0 2000 2007 Culver Military 0 1 0 1914 1914 Davis & Elkins 1 0 0 1937 1937 Dayton 3 2 0 1969 1977 Defiance 2 0 0 1920 1926 Delaware 0 3 0 1973 1975 Delaware State 0 1 0 1987 1987 Denison 5 5 0 1892 1961 Detroit Tech 1 0 1 1936 1940 East Carolina 0 1 0 1991 1991 Eastern Illinois 3 3 0 1978 1989 Eastern Kentucky 3 8 0 1942 1986 Eastern Michigan 18 12 0 1949 2014 Findlay 6 1 0 1908 1953 Florida 0 1 0 1990 1990 Fla. International 0 2 0 2011 2012 Fordham 0 1 0 1925 1925 Gardner-Webb 0 1 0 2010 2010 Geneva 1 2 0 1937 1950 Grove City 1 0 0 1957 1957 Gustavus Adolphus 1 0 0 1973 1973 Heidelberg 15 16 1 1902 1966 Hillsdale 0 1 0 1924 1924 Hiram 16 6 0 1892 1958 Howard 2 0 0 2003 2014 Illinois 0 1 0 1996 1996 Illinois State 3 2 0 1968 1991 Illinois Wesleyan 3 1 0 1937 1940 Indiana 0 3 0 2007 2010 Indiana (Pa.) 2 0 0 1970 1971 Indiana State 6 5 0 1968 1980 Iowa 0 1 0 2002 2002 James Madison 1 0 0 2013 2013


COACHING RESULTS

} Howard “Red” Blair 1927-35

} Jim Dennison

} Gerry Faust

1973-85

} Gordon K. Larson

1986-94

1961-72

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ALL-TIME HEAD COACH RECORDS Year(s) Coach (Alma Mater) Yrs G 1891 No Coach 1 4 1892 Frank Cook 1 7 1893-94 John W. Heisman (Penn) 2 8 1895 No Coach 1 5 1896 Harry Wilson 1 1 1897-98 Did Not Compete 1899 Archie Eves (Buchtel) 1 3 1900 No Coach 1 6 1901 Did Not Compete 1902 Forest Firestone (Michigan) 1 7 1903 Rev. Alfred W. Place (Chicago) 1 2 1904-07 Did Not Compete 1908 Dr. Dwight Bradley (Penn) 1 7 1909 Clarence Weed (Olivet) 1 8 1910-14 Frank Haggerty (Colby) 5 41 1915-23 Fred S. Sefton (Colgate) 9 71 1924-25 James W. Coleman (Arkansas) 2 16 1926 George Babcock 1 9 1927-35 Howard “Red” Blair (Ohio St.) 9 77 1936-38 James W. Aiken (Wash. & Jeff.) 3 27 1939-40 Thomas W. Dowler (Colgate) 2 18 1941-42 Otis W. Douglas (Wm. & Mary) 2 18 1943-45 No Games Played 1946-47 Paul Baldacci (Wm. & Mary) 2 17 1948-51 William “Bud” Houghton 4 35 (Ohio Wesleyan) 1952-53 Kenneth ”Red” Cochrane (Akron) 2 18 1954-60 Joseph H. McMullen (Brown) 7 61 1961-72 Gordon K. Larson (Kent St.) 12 112 1973-85 Jim Dennison (Wooster) 13 144 1986-94 Gerry Faust (Dayton) 9 99 1995-03 Lee Owens (Bluffton) 9 101 2004-09 J.D. Brookhart (Colorado St.) 6 72 2010-11 Rob Ianello (Catholic) 2 24 2012-Pres. Terry Bowden (West Virginia) 3 36 Totals 114 1,054

} Lee Owens 1995-03

ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES (WINS)

W 1 3 6 3 0

L 3 4 2 2 1

T 0 0 0 0 0

2 2

1 3

0 .667 1 .417

2 0

5 2

0 .286 0 .000

3 4 22 34 6 5 42 19 7 5

4 4 16 33 10 2 30 7 9 10

7 10 7 27

0 0 3 4 0 2 5 1 2 3

Pct. .250 .429 .750 .600 .000

.429 .500 .573 .507 .375 .667 .578 .727 .444 .361

0 .412 1 .214

8 9 1 30 28 3 74 33 5 80 62 2 43 53 3 40 61 0 30 42 0 2 22 0 11 25 0 498 520 36

.472 .516 .683 .562 .449 .396 .417 .083 .306 .490

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Name Jim Dennison Gordon K. Larson Gerry Faust Howard “Red” Blair Lee Owens

Years Wins Games 1973-85 80 144 1961-72 74 112 1986-94 43 99 1927-35 42 77 1995-03 40 101

ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES (WINNING %)* 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Name Gordon K. Larson Howard “Red” Blair Frank Haggerty Jim Dennison Joseph H. McMullen

Years 1961-72 1927-35 1910-14 1973-85 1954-60

Record 74-33-5 42-30-5 22-16-3 80-62-2 30-28-3

Winning % .683 .578 .573 .562 .516

*minimum 30 games coached MOST GAMES COACHED 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Name Jim Dennison Gordon K. Larson Lee Owens Gerry Faust Howard “Red” Blair

Years 1973-85 1961-72 1995-03 1986-94 1927-35

Total Games 144 112 101 99 77

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ZIPS IN THE PROS ALL-TIME ZIPS IN THE NFL [as of July, 2015]

Year 1941 1967 1968 1969 1987 1989 1993 1997 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008

Overall Rd Pick Pick 22 6 203 13 23 338 16 18 411 12 7 307 11 25 285 7 10 178 10 23 274 8 29 224 3 13 73 3 22 84 5 16 151 3 3 67 4 33 130 3 26 88 4 15 114

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Player...................... Pos. Team Mike Fernella........... T Philadelphia Al Kerkian..............DE Dallas Don Williams.........WR Cleveland Paul Paxton.............. T Miami Ken Delaney............. T Baltimore Chris Kelley............ TE Pittsburgh John Buddenberg..... T Cleveland Daron Alcorn.............K Tampa Bay Jason Taylor...........DE Miami Dwight Smith......... FS Tampa Bay Jake Schifino.........WR Tennessee Charlie Frye........... QB Cleveland Domenik Hixon......WR Denver Andy Alleman...........G New Orleans Reggie Corner.........CB Buffalo

Years 2007 2008 2009 2009-10 1920-22, 1925 1923 1924 1984 2005-12 2013-14 2004-05 1987 2015-present 2014-present 2004 2005 2006 2015-present 1987 2008-11 1922-26 2002-03 2004 2015-present 2005-07 2007-08 2009-10 1993-2001 2002 2003 2002 2003 2006-07 2008-12 2013 1920 1923 1990 1987 2015-present 1989 2001-02 2015-present 2004-06 1987 2014-present 1998 2001 2002-04 2004-05 2006 2001-04 2005 2006-07 2008 1997-07, 2009, 2011 2008 2010 1997 1991 1921 1922 1967

* -Active roster for strike replacement games only #ZipsGameday

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ZIPS IN THE NFL DRAFT

Name Pos. Team Andy Alleman.............. OL New Orleans Saints Miami Dolphins Kansas City Chiefs Brandon Anderson...... DB Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bruce Bierce...................E Akron Pros# Cleveland Indians Cleveland Bulldogs James Black................. RB Cleveland Browns Chase Blackburn...........LB New York Giants Carolina Panthers Matt Brake....................TE St. Louis Rams John Buddenberg ...... OL Cleveland Browns Nordly Capi...............DE Jacksonville Jaguars Jalil Carter.................DB Minnesota Vikings Matt Cherry..................WR Jacksonville Jaguars Cincinnati Bengals Carolina Panthers Jawon Chisholm RB Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Clark*................. RB Pittsburgh Steelers Reggie Corner............. DB Buffalo Bills Carl Daum......................E Akron Pros# Konrad Dean................ OL Seattle Seahawks Jacksonville Jaguars Zach D’Orazio WR New England Patriots Charlie Frye.................. QB Cleveland Browns Seattle Seahawks Oakland Raiders Victor Green................. DB New York Jets New England Patriots New Orleans Saints Jeff Grzeskowiak ......... OL Chicago Bears Mike Hayes................... P Pittsburgh Steelers Domenik Hixon...........WR Denver Broncos New York Giants Carolina Panthers Arthur Haley................. B Canton Bulldogs Akron Pros# Mike Johnson.............. QB Arizona Cardinals Chris Kelley*.................TE Cleveland Browns Shawn Lemon............ LB Pittsburgh Steelers Robert Lyons................ DB Cleveland Browns Louis Mackey................LB Dallas Cowboys Justin March-Lillard... LB Kansas City Chiefs Ryan Myers...................LB New York Jets Ron Pasquale*............. OL St. Louis Cardinals Jarrod Pughsley.........G Kansas City Chiefs Jamie Reader............... FB Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Jake Schifino...............WR Tennessee Titans New England Patriots Houston Texans Dwight Smith.............. DB Tampa Bay Buccaneers New Orleans Saints Minnesota Vikings Detroit Lions Jason Taylor................. DE Miami Dolphins Washington Redskins New York Jets Mike Teifke*................. OL Cleveland Browns Shawn Vincent............. DB Pittsburgh Steelers Raplh Waldsmith......... OL Cleveland Indians Canton Bulldogs Don Williams...............WR Cleveland Browns


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Jason Taylor is the most decorated Zip to play in the NFL, winning two AFC Defensive Player of the Year and one AP Defensive Player of the Year awards.

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ZIPS IN THE SUPER BOWL Name Pos. Team Chase Blackburn LB New York Giants New York Giants Domenik Hixon WR New York Giants New York Giants Dwight Smith DB Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Years Champs XLII 2/3/08 * XLVI 2/5/12 * XLII 2/3/08 * XLVI 2/5/12 * XXXVII 1/26/03 *

ZIPS IN THE PRO BOWL Dwight Smith became the first player in NFL history to return two interceptions for touchdowns in Super Bowl history, doing so in Tampa Bay’s 48-21 win over Oakland in Super Bowl XXXVII.

Name Pos. Team Jason Taylor DE Miami Dolphins

Years 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Chase Blackburn’s fourth-quarter interception of New England Patriots’ Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLVI kept the game 17-15. The Giants went on to win the game, 21-17, giving Blackburn his second Super Bowl ring.

Reggie Corner (27) was the last Zip selected in the NFL Draft. The Buffalo Bills selected him in the fourth round (114 overall) of the 2008 draft.

Domenik Hixon won two Super Bowl titles with the New York Giants (XLII, XLVI).

After playing four seasons (2011-14) in the Canadian Football League, Shawn Lemon has signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2015 season. [Photo courtesy of Steelers.com]

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ZIPS IN THE CFL DRAFT Overall Rd Pick Pick 1 2 2 2 1 9 1 6 6 2 2 10 5 6 36

Player...................... Pos. Team Cam Yeow............... LB Ottawa Jermaine Reid........ DT Hamilton Jabari Arthur.........WR Calgary Jason Nedd.............. S Edmonton Hasan Hazime.........DE Edmonton

ALL-TIME ZIPS IN THE CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (CFL) [as of July, 2015]

Name Pos. Team Jabari Arthur WR Calgary Stampeders Winnipeg Blue Bombers Jalil Carter DB Toronto Argonauts J.D. Griggs DL Winnipeg Blue Bombers Hasan Hazime DL Hamilton Tiger-Cats Mike Johnson QB British Columbia Lions Shreveport Pirates Dwayne LeFall DL Saskatchewan Roughriders Shawn Lemon DL Saskatchewan Roughriders Edmonton Eskimos Calgary Stampeders Louis Mackey LB Montreal Allouettes Rickey McKenzie DB Montreal Allouettes Jason Nedd DB Hamilton Tiger-Cats Edmonton Eskimos Jermaine Reid DL Hamilton Tiger-Cats Edmonton Eskimos British Columbia Lions Almondo Sewell DL Edmonton Eskimos Davanzo Tate DB Calgary Stampeders James Washington QB Hamilton Tiger-Cats Cam Yeow LB Ottawa Renegades Calgary Stampeders

Years 2008, 2010-Present 2009 2012-14 2013 2013-Pressent 1992-93 1994-95 2005 2011 2012 2013-14 2006 2004-05 2007; 2008 2007 2007-10 2011-12 2013 2011-Present 2009 2001-02 2005 2006

ALL-TIME ZIPS IN OTHER PRO LEAGUES Name Park Crisp Oliver Driesbach Edward Kregenow Raplh Waldsmith

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Years 1997-99 2000 2001-03 2004 2012 2013 2012 1993 1994 1994 1996-97 2000 2005 2007 2008 1992-99 2000 2008 1992-94 1995 1994 2011 2012 2013 2014 2008 2011 2011-12 2012 2012 1988 1997-2000 2001-02 2004 2014 2012 1993 1995-2000 2012 2011-12

Pos. OL OL E OL

Team (League) Akron Pros (Ohio League)# Akron Pros (Ohio League)# Cleveland Panthers (AFL) Akron Pros (Ohio League)#

Years 1919 1919 1926 1919

#-The Akron Pros competed in the Ohio League from 1908-1919 before moving to the NFL from 1920-26.

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Year 2005 2006 2007 2012

Name Pos. Team Daron Alcorn K Portland Thunder Oklahoma Defenders San Jose SaberCats Las Vegas Gladiators Brandon Anderson DB Arizona Rattlers Cleveland Gladiators Jalil Carter DB Cleveland Gladiators John Clark FB/LB Cincinnati Commandos Chicago Bruisers Las Vegas Sting Orlando Predators Los Angeles Avengers Konrad Dean OL Philadelphia Soul Las Vegas Gladiators New Orleans Voodoo Eric Drakes OL/DL Orlando Predators Los Angeles Avengers Gabriel Gonzalez DL Grand Rapids Rampage Ozzie Jackson WR/DB Albany Firebirds St. Louis Stampede Michael Johnson QB Orlando Predators Andre Jones DB Milwaukee Mustangs San Jose SaberCats San Antonio Talons Los Angeles Kiss Kiki Gonzalez DL Grand Rapids Rampage Dwayne Lefall OL/DL Arizona Rattlers Milwaukee Mustangs Shawn Lemon DL San Jose SaberCats Orlando Predators Brian Moran WR/DB Pittsburgh Gladiators John Motton LB Iowa Barnstormers Buffalo Destroyers Columbus Destroyers Vinnie Rizzo OL Cleveland Gladiators Almondo Sewell DL Cleveland Gladiators John Shannon OL/DL Orlando Predators Wayne Wade DS Milwaukee Mustangs Mike Ward OL/DL Cleveland Gladiators Bryan Williams DB Pittsburgh Power


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