Mid-States Football Association. Press Guide

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1 Mid-States Football Association Press Guide

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mid-States Football Association History 3 Concordia University 4-6 Indiana Wesleyan University 7 Lindenwood University-Belleville 8-10 Marian University Missouri Baptist University Olivet Nazarene University Robert Morris University Saint Xavier University Siena Heights University St. Ambrose University Taylor University Trinity International University University of Saint Francis (Ill.) University of St. Francis (Ind.) Lawrence Technological University MSFA Football Schedule MSFA Results 46 MSFA Mideast League Year-by-Year Standings MSFA Midwest League Year-by-Year Standings MSFA All-Time Composite Standings MSFA Overtime Games 53 MSFA Year-by-Year Team Statistical Leaders MSFA Year-by-Year Individual Statistical Leaders NAIA Team Statistical Leaders 68 NAIA Individual Statistical Leaders MSFA in NAIA Post-Season NAIA Post-Season All-Time & NAIA National Champions 74 MSFA Coaches of the Year 75 AFCA Regional & NAIA National Coaches of the Year 75 MSFA Coaches Records, MSFA Records vs. Non-Conference Opponents AFCA All-Americans & MSFA & NAIA Special Awards 80 AFCA/NAIA All-Americans MSFA Mideast League All-Conference Selections MSFA Midwest League All-Conference Selections MSFA Players of the Year 87 MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week MSFA Players of the Week 92 MSFA NAIA Players of the Week MSFA All-Academic COSIDA Academic All-Americans MSFA NAIA Scholar-Athletes MSFA All-Time Statistical Performances MSFA 20-Year Mideast & Midwest League Teams MSFA Records MSFA Mideast League Records MSFA Midwest League Records

3 Mid-States Football Association The Mid-States Football Association, wnhich enters its 25th year as an NAIA-affiliated organization in the Midwest, will feature the same 13-team league as in 2017 with Indiana Wesleyan University and Lawrence Technological University awaiting their first years of competition in Lawrence Tech in Southfield, Mich. was added by the Association at its annual meeting in 2017, while Indiana Wesleyan was added in Indiana Wesleyan, located in Marion, Ind., will compete in football for the first time in 2018, while LTU is returning to the gridiron after a 70-year absence. Lindenwood University-Belleville, located in Belleville, Ill., and Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis, Mo., began MSFA play in 2015 as part of the Mideast League, joining Concordia University of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Marian University of Indianapolis, Ind.; the University of Saint Francis of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Siena Heights University of Adrian, Mich.; and Taylor University of Upland, Ind. Meanwhile, Chicago-based Robert Morris University and Saint Xavier University; the University of St. Francis of Joliet, Ill.; Olivet Nazarene University of Bourbonnais, Ill.; St. Ambrose University of Davenport, Iowa; and Trinity International University of Deerfield, Ill. will again make up the Midwest League in Each MSFA team plays the other teams within its league plus crossover games against the other league. The champions of the two leagues receive automatic berths into the NAIA Championship Series. The MSFA has claimed nine NAIA national championships, including six of the last seven Saint Francis, Ind. (2016 & 2017), Marian (2015 & 2012), Grand View University (2013) and Saint Xavier (2011). The University of Findlay (1995 & 1997) and Westminster College (1994) also won national titles as members of the MSFA. The MSFA Chairman for will be Lonnie Pries, Athletics Director, Concordia University. Gary Newsome, Athletics Director at Olivet Nazarene, is in his third season as the MSFA Commissioner; Larry Alter of Findlay, Ohio is the MSFA Information Director; and Ray McCormick of Normal, Ill. is the Coordinator of Officials. Weekly statistical reports, players of the week, news items and highlights are available on the MSFA website at GARY NEWSOME, Commissioner LARRY ALTER, Information Director Athletic Director 1635 Parkside Place Olivet Nazarene University Findlay, Ohio Bourbonnais, IL Cell: (419) Office: (815) lalter@woh.rr.com Cell: (815) nd larryalter47@gmail.com Fax number: (815) gnewsome@olivet.edu RAY MCCORMICK, Coord. of Officials LONNIE PRIES, Chairman 401 Covey Court Athletic Director Normal, IL Concordia University Home: (309) Ann Arbor, Mich., Cell: (318) Office: (734) raymac401@gmail.com Cell: Lonnie.pries@cuaa.edu 3

4 GENERAL INFORMATION 4090 Geddes Road Ann Arbor, MI University switchboard: Denomination: Lutheran Missouri Synod Athletic Website Website: Nickname: Cardinals Team Colors: Red, White & Black Stadium: Cardinal Stadium (1,200) 2017 Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 5-1 President: Curt Gielow Phone: Faculty Representative: Joey-Lynn Bialkowski Phone: Athletics Director: Lonnie Pries Phone: Assistant AD Ext. Comm.: Kyle Thomas Phone: Sports Information Dir: Zach Johnston Cell Phone: Athletic Department: Athletic Department Fax: Offensive Formation: Pro Style CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Defensive Formation: Multiple Starters Returning/Lost: 18/8 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 37/22 Incoming Freshmen: 70 Transfers: 5 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Joshua Schumacher (Concordia-Chicago 07) Office: joshua.schumacher@cuaa.edu Record at Concordia: 9-2 (1 year) Overall Record: 9-2 (1 year) Background: Concordia-Ann Arbor defensive coordinator Las Vegas Faith Lutheran High School defensive coordinator Concordia-Chicago running backs coach Football Assistants: Andrew Rode (offensive coordinator) Jonathan Coddington (QBs/recruiting coordinator) Matt Strzalkowski (co-defensive coordinator) Caleb O Hara (defensive line) Roscoe Cummings (assistant coach) Brandon Jackson (quality control) Mike Glennie (offensive assistant) Earl Schumake (cornerbacks) Kyle Vick (running backs) Derrick Bobo (outside linebackers) Dave Lawrence Sr. (strength/conditioning) Manrey Saint-Armour (offensive line/tight ends) 2018 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 Bye September 1 At Malone University, Canton, Ohio September 8 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY September 15 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY September 22 At Robert Morris Univeristy, Chicago, Ill. September 29 At Lindenwood-Belleville University, Belleville, Mo. (x) October 6 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS, IND. (x) October 13 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (x) October 20 At Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind. (x) October 27 At Taylor University, Upland, Ind. (x) November 3 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY November 10 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. (x) (x) Mideast League NOTE: All times are local 4

5 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS SETH SUIDA, 6-2, 200, Sr., QB (Livonia, Mich. / Northwood) games in 2016 due to injury passing yards, yards per game, 56 percent passing completion, 13 touchdowns, 3 interceptions rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns JOE CONNER, 6-0, 205, Jr. RB (Flat Rock, Mich. / Flat Rock HS)... all-msfa Mideast League... No.13 NAIA and No. 2 MSFA rushing yards per game (105.2), No. 10 NAIA Stellar Rushing Yards (248), No. 5 MSFA all-purpose yards (1,283), averaged 7.4 yards per carry... set Concordia season records for rushing attempts (143), rushing yards (1,052), all-purpose yards (1,283), rushing touchdowns (8) RODERICK DAILEY, 5-9, 165, Jr., WR (Detroit, Mich. / Renaissance HS)... No.4 NAIA Stellar Receiving Yards (240)... led Concordia in touchdowns (10), receptions (47), receiving yards (700), receiving touchdowns (6) rushing yards, averaging 5.6 yards per rush, 4 touchdowns DARRICLE JONES, 6-1, 300, Sr., OL (Eastpointe, Mich. / East Detroit HS)... All-MSFA Mideast League honorable mention Helped set school records in points (322), touchdowns (44), total yardage (4,431) rushing yardage (2,514) TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS KALEB POHLMAN, 6-3, 222, Sr., DE (Liberty Center, Ohio / Liberty Center HS)... all-msfa Mideast League 2 nd Team... Played eight games... totaled 38 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss of 41 yards, 3.0 sacks, forced fumble, interception ANDREW O HARA, 6-5, 236, Jr., LB (Cleveland, Ohio / Lutheran West H.S.)... all-msfa Mideast League honorable mention th in MSFA tackles (65), 12 th in MSFA sacks (6), 19 th in MSFA tackles for loss (10), interception JAY KOSKI, 6-0, 210, Jr., LB (Portage, Mich. / Portage Northern HS) th in MSFA tackles per game (7.0), 2 nd on team in tackles (76), 4 sacks, 5 th in MSFA forced fumbles (2) KEITH RUBIN, , Jr., DT (Whitmore Lake, Mich. / Whitmore Lake HS)... all-msfa Mideast League honorable mention tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, 3 quarterback hits MATTHEW CREWS, , Jr., CB (Madison Heights, Mich. / Madison Heights HS)... 8 th in MSFA interceptions (3), 14 th in MSFA passes defensed (7), 30 tackles RA-HEEM HILL, , Jr., S (Detroit, Mich. / Melvindale HS) tackles, interceptions, 5 passes defensed, forced fumble TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER ANDREW O HARA, 6-5, 236, Jr., P (Cleveland, Ohio / Lutheran West HS)... 7 th in MSFA yards per punt (38.7) KEY LOSSES NICK HOLSHOE, 6-1, S... all-msfa Mideast League 2 nd Team 2 time Cliff Harris Award nominee... 8 th in MSFA tackles per game (7.9), 7 th in MSFA passes defended per game (0.82), 12 th in NAIA punt return yardage (221) NORMAN CYR, 6-4, OG... all-msfa Mideast League 1 st Team BRAYDEN BENNETT, PK... all-msfa Mideast League 2 nd Team... 6 th in MSFA scoring (5.8 points per game), 6 th in MSFA field goals per game (0.60), 8 th in PAT kicking percentage (93.0) TY PETERSON, 5-11, LB... all MSFA Mideast League 2 nd Team th in MSFA tackles per game (5.9) career tackles (3 rd in program history) career sacks (2 nd in program history); ASHTON HUNDLEY, 5-9, DB tackles, 9 passes defensed, interception 5

6 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA Total SEASON RESULTS 8/31 25 at Davenport, Mich. 6 9/09 34 at Trinity International 20 9/16 38 at Olivet Nazarene 16 9/23 34 Robert Morris 26 9/30 65 Linden-Belleville (x) 0 10/07 18 at Saint Francis, Ind. (x) 35 10/14 66 at Missouri Baptist (x) 21 10/21 39 Marian (x) 36 10/28 31 Taylor (x) 14 11/11 37 Siena Heights (x) 0 NAIA FIRST ROUND 11/18 10 Reinhardt, Ga. 39 (x) Mideast League games CONCORDIA VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L LWD-Belleville 3-0 Marian 1-5 Missouri Baptist 3-0 Olivet Nazarene 2-1 Robert Morris 1-2 Siena Heights 3-3 St. Ambrose 1-3 St. Francis, Ill. 1-5 Saint Francis, Ind. 0-7 Saint Xavier, Ill. 1-3 Taylor 2-5 Trinity International 3-4 Most wins in a season: 9 (2017) Most losses in a season: 11 (2011) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 2 ( ) Consecutive losing seasons: 5 ( ) Regular season winning streak: 5 (2017) Regular season losing streak: 20 (2011 & 2012) MSFA Midwest League titles: 0 Most consecutive league titles: 0 Consecutive league winning seasons: 2 (2016 & 2017) Consecutive league losing seasons: 5 ( ) Post-season appearances: 1 (2017) Post-season record: 0-1 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 1 (2017) Best post-season finish: First round Last playoff appearance:

7 Will begin play in Mideast League in 2019 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 4201 South Washington Street Marion, Indiana University Switchboard: Denomination: Wesleyan Church Team Colors: Red & Gray Website Address: Nickname: Wildcats Stadium (capacity): Wildcat 2017 Overall Record: N/A 2017 MSFA Mideast League Record: N/A President: Dr. David Wright Phone: Faculty Representative: Matt Mize Phone: Athletics Director: Mark DeMichael Phone: Sports Information Dir.: Kyle Schmidt Office: Athletics Fax Number: Cell: Offensive Formation: N/A Starters Returning/Lost: N/A Incoming Freshmen: N/A Defensive Formation: N/A Lettermen Returning/Lost: N/A Transfers: N/A FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Jordan Langs (St. Francis, 2001) Office: Cell: Address: Record At Indiana Wesleyan: N/A Overall Record: N/A Background: Langs comes to IWU after five years at Division III Wheaton (Ill.) College, serving as defensive coordinator past three seasons and defensive backs coach in Wheaton was 11-2 in 2016, making its third straight postseason appearances after winning back-to-back CCIW titles, went 49-8 overall and 29-3 in the conference during Langs tenure 4-year Wheaton letterman ( ), starting 32 straight games at linebacker and defensive back with 134 career tackles and 8 interceptions. Football Assistants: Eric Terrazas (offensive & recruiting coordinator) Evan Knight (defensive coordinator) Josh Aldrin (defensive line) Chris Moore (run game coordinator/assistant head coach) 2018 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 Bye September 1 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY, 4 p.m. September 8 At Anderson University, Anderson, Ind., 1 p.m. September 15 METHODIST UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 22 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 29 Bye October 6 UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS, ILL., 1 p.m. October 13 At Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Mich. October 20 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. October 27 At Olivet Nazarene University November 3 At Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich. November 10 Bye November 17 LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. NOTE: All times are local 7

8 LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY-BELLEVILLE GENERAL INFORMATION 2600 West Main Street Belleville, Illinos FAX Number: Denomination: N/A Web Site: Nickname: Lynx Team Colors: Cardinal & Gray Stadium: Lindenwood Stadium (3,000) 2017 Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 0-6 President: Dr. Brett Barger Faculty Representative: Daniel J. Frazier Phone: Athletics Director: Ryan Kaiser Phone: Sports Information Director: Ben Mizera Office: SID Fax Number: N/A Cell Phone: Offensive Formation: N/A Starters Returning/Lost: N/A Incoming Freshmen: N/A Defensive Formation: N/A Lettermen Returning/Lost: N/A Transfers: N/A FOOTBALL STAFF Interim Head Coach: Kevin Turco (Western New England) Phone: Record at Lindenwood-Belleville: 0-10 (1 year) Overall Record: 0-10 (1 year) Background: 2015 Offensive line coach, Urbana University Recruiting coordinator, offensive line coach, assistant head coach, Northwestern Oklahoma State; named school s interim head coach (2014) Newberry College offensive line coach Offensive line graduate assistant at East Carolina Defensive line coach at Saint Peter s University Defensive line coach at University of Saint Mary ( ) Served in U.S. Marine Corps Football Assistants: John Leister (assistant head coach/offensive coordinator/quarterbacks) Pat Stewart (defensive coordinator/linebackers) Jason Rejfek (recruiting coordinator/defensive line) Keith Albers (academic coordinator/wide receivers) Chris Calley (special teams coordinator/defensive backs) Kasey Smith (offensive line coach) Mark Barnett (tight ends) Opetia Tuiava (defensive graduate assistant) Brenton Walters (offensive graduate assistant) Jake Hinson (offensive graduate assistant) 2018 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 Bye September 1 At Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill. September 8 ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY September 15 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY September 22 At Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Ind. September 29 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (x) October 6 At Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, Mo. (x) October 13 At University of St. Francis, Joliet, Ill. October 20 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY (x) October 27 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS, IND. (x) November 3 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. (x) November 10 At Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind. (x) (x) Mideast League NOTE: All times are local 8

9 LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY-BELLEVILLE TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS DARRIEN BOONE, 6-3, 215, Sr. QB, Chicago Ill./ Austin Peay DONNIE FOSTER, 6-1, 217, R-Sr., TE, Belleville, Ill. / Belleville East MATT REYES, 6-0, 265, Soph., OL, Chicago, Ill. / Mount Carmel HS OSCAR REYES, 6-0, 281, Sr., OL, Chicago, Ill. / Mount Carmel HS DALLAS MELOT, 6-1, 268, Sr., OL, Goreville, Ill. / Goreville HS TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS CALVIN ROGERS, 5-11, 180, Sr., LB, San Diego, Calif. / San Diego Mesa College... appeared in 10 games, recording 13 tackles and one tackle for a loss ADNAN AL-AMAMI, 5-11, 215, Sr., LB, High Ridge, Mo. / Northwest HS... appeared in eight games, recording 23 tackles and one sack NATE COLLINS, 5-10, 195, Sr., LB, Arlington, Texas / Mansfield Timberview... Did not see action in 2016 ROMEION MOORE, 6-1, 223, R-Jr., LB, St. Louis, Ill. / Cahokia HS... appeared in 10 games, totaling 26 tackles and six tackles for loss GAVIN STEVENS, 6-0, 215, R-Soph., LB, St. Louis, Mo. / McCluer North... appeared in six games, totaling 22 tackles TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER JUSTIN JOHNSON, 6-0, 170, Jr., K, Rockledge, Fla.... kicked 5-of-12 field goals (41.7 percent)... totaled 55 punts for 2,032 yards, averaging 36.9 yards per game with long of 50 yards KEY LOSSES QUENTIN EDWARDS, 5-7, 200, Sr., RB... appeared in eight games... totaled 65 carries for 203 yards and two touchdowns TREY PARKER, 5-6, 178, R-Sr., DB, Belleville, Ill., / Jackson State... appeared in 10 games... led lynx in solo tackles (57), total tackles (72) and interceptions (five) MIKE COTTON, 6-1, 235, R-Sr., LB... appeared in 10 games... totaled 63 tackles, one sack and one interception 9

10 LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY-BELLEVILLE RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA Totals SEASON RESULTS 9/02 14 Olivet Nazarene 39 9/09 14 at St. Ambrose 52 9/16 0 at Saint Xavier 45 9/30 0 at Concordia (x) 65 10/07 16 Missouri Baptist (x) 50 10/14 6 St. Francis, Ill /21 10 at Taylor (x) 63 10/28 0 at St. Francis, Ind. (x) 70 11/04 0 Siena Heights (x) 48 11/11 0 Marian (x) 63 (x) Mideast League games LDW-BELLEVILLE VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 1-2 Marian 0-3 Missouri Baptist 1-2 Olivet Nazarene 1-2 Robert Morris 0-1 St. Ambrose 0-3 St. Francis, Ill. 0-3 Saint Francis, Ind. 0-3 Saint Xavier, Ill. 0-1 Siena Heights 0-3 Taylor 0-3 Trinity International 0-0 Most wins in a season: 4 (2015) Most losses in a season: 10 (2016 & 2017) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 0 Consecutive losing seasons: 5 ( ) Regular season winning streak: 1 (2015) Regular season losing streak: 20 (20156 & 2017) MSFA Midwest League titles: 0 Most consecutive league titles: 0 Consecutive league winning seasons: 0 Consecutive league losing seasons: 3 ( ) Post-season appearances: 0 Post-season record: 0 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 0 Best post-season finish: 0 Last playoff appearance: 0 10

11 MARIAN UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis, Indiana University Switchboard: Denomination: Catholic Web Site Address: Nickname: Knights Team Colors: Blue & gold Stadium (capacity): St. Vincent Health Field (3,200) Athletic Website: Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 4-2 President: Daniel J. Elsener Phone: Faculty Representative: Jeff Kaufman Phone: Athletics Director: Steve Downing Phone: Sports Info. Dir.: Zach Wadley Phone: Cell: SID Fax Number: Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 12/10 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 43/23 Incoming Freshmen: 37 Transfers: 3 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Mark Henninger (Wittenberg, 1996) Office: Home: mhenninger@marian.edu Record At Marian: (5 years) Overall Record: (10 years) Background: 2015 NAIA Championship; 2014 NAIA runnerup & NAIA Coach of the Year; Head coach, North Carolina Wesleyan; Assistant/def. coordinator, North Carolina Wesleyan; Assistant /recruiting coordinator, Wittenberg University; 1999 & 2000 GA, Wartburg, College; 1998 Assistant, Hamburg Blue Devils (Germany); GA, Millikin University; Played at Wittenberg University. Football Assistants: Andy Mitchel (4th season, Hanover 99) Brock Caraboa (6th season, Marian 11) B.J. Coad (4th season, Wittenberg, 08) Heath Parling (3rd season, Grand Valley State, 14) Martin Waddick (3rd season, Marian 15) Derelle Hankins (3rd season, Marian) Mike Ridings (2nd season, Indiana) Tyler Stinn (2nd season, Marian 16) Steve Tutsie (2nd season, Indiana Central Trent Ormsby (student asst., 5th season) Jacob Oglesby (student asst., 2nd season) Connor Cope (student asst., 2nd season) 2018 MARIAN UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY September 1 Bye September 8 At Robert Morris University, Chicago, Ill. September 15 Bye September 22 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY September 29 At University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Ind. (x) October 6 At St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa October 13 At Taylor University, Upland, Ind. (x) October 20 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (x) October 27 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. (x) November 3 At Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, Mo. (x), 1:05 p.m. November 10 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY (x) (x) Mideast League Games NOTE: All times are local 11

12 MARIAN UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS LUKE JOHNSTON, 6-4, 200, Soph., QB, Indianapolis, Ind.: 8 games, 2,508 yards passing, 31 touchdowns, 2 interceptions MAURICE WOODARD, 6-1, 205, Jr., RB, West Lafayette, Ind.; 116 carries, 544 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns BRANDON DILLON, 6-5, 240, Jr., TE, Bringhurst, Ind.; 26 catches, 390 yards receiving, 4 touchdowns LOGAN GLAZE, 6-6, 285, Sr., OL, Leo, Ind.; AFCA 2nd Team All-American DARRION McALISTER, 6-2, 250, Sr., OL, Kokomo, Ind.; all-msfa Mideast League 1st team TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS JARON CLARK, 5-9, 160, Sr., DB, Indianapolis, Ind.; 4 interceptions MAC DUTRA, 6-0, 230, Soph., DL, Brownsburg, Ind.; 7 games, 30 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, 7 quarterback sacks BRADLEY MULLINGS, 6-4, 240, Jr., DE, Parkland, Fla.; 24 tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 7 sacks MICHAEL ANNEE, 6-2, 250, Sr., DL, Indianapolis, Ind.; 34 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, 5 sacks CHAD SCAGGS, 6-3, 240, Jr., DL, Mooresville, Ind.; 17 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, 5 sacks BRENDEN SMITH, 6-1, 205, Sr., DB, Trafalgar, Ind.; 31 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, 1 interception DAVID DIEHL, 5-11, 190, Jr., DB, Indianapolis, Ind.; 21 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery PATRICK SHAW, 6-0, 200, Jr., LB, East Chicago, Ill.; 28 tackles, 4 tackles for a loss TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER LUKE FRAIN, Punter, 6-1, 205, Soph., 6-1, 205, Indianapolis, Ind.; 18 punts, 37.4 average, 57 long KEY LOSSES KRISHAWN HOGAN, WR, AFCA 1st team all-american, 80 catches, 1,435 yards receiving, 15 touchdowns; scored 10 touchdowns on 12 carries JAKHARI GORE, RB, 127 carries, 948 yards, 10 touchdowns ROBERT GIBSON, RB, 81 carries, 452 yards, 4 touchdowns TREY WHITE, WR, 43 catches, 819 yards receiving, 11 touchdowns DILLON DITTEMORE, DE, 61 tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss, school single-season record 16 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, program career sacks record holder with 25 SHAQUILLE ASH, LB, 61 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery ERIC PRICE, S, 5 interceptions, program career record holder for interceptions with 22 12

13 RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA Totals MARIAN UNIVERSITY 2017 SEASON RESULTS 8/31 27 at Saint Xavier 32 9/09 49 Robert Morris 28 9/23 40 at Olivet Nazarene 21 9/30 24 Saint Francis, Ind. (x) 31 10/07 61 St. Ambrose 24 10/14 56 Taylor (x) 14 10/21 36 at Concordia (x) 39 10/28 27 Siena Heights (x) 21 11/04 62 Missouri Baptist (x) 0 11/11 63 at Linden-Belleville (x) 0 (x) Mideast League games MARIAN VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 6-1 LWD-Belleville 3-0 Missouri Baptist 3-0 Olivet Nazarene 5-0 Robert Morris 3-2 St. Ambrose 1-0 Saint Francis, Ind. 7-7 Saint Xavier 3-9 Siena Heights 6-0 St. Francis, Illl. 5-1 Taylor 10-1 Trinity International 2-0 Most wins in a season: 12 (2011, 2012 & 2015) Most losses in a season: 9 (2007) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 10 ( ) Consecutive losing seasons: 1 (2007) Regular season winning streak: 15 (2015 & 2016) Regular season losing streak: 7 (2007) MSFA Mideast League titles: 4 (2011, 2012, 2014, 2016) Most consecutive league titles: 2 (2011 & 2012) Consecutive league winning seasons: 8 ( ) Consecutive league losing seasons: 3 (2007, 2008 & 2009) Longest MSFA winning streak: 10 (2015 & 2016) Post-season appearances: 6 (2010, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16) Post-season record: 15-4 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 3 ( ) Best post-season finish: Championships, 2012 & 2015 Last playoff appearance: 2016 Longest winning streak, all games: 20 (2015 & 2016) 13

14 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION Address: One College Park Drive St. Louis, Missouri University Number: Denomination: Baptist Nickname: Spartans Web Site: Team Colors: Navy & White Stadium (capacity): Christian Brothers College High School Field (4,000) Athletic Web Site: Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 1-5 President: Dr. Alton Lacey Phone: Faculty Athletic Representative: Lowell Pitzer Phone: Athletic Director: Dr. Thomas Smith Phone: Sports Information Director: Brad Cygan Phone: Offensive Formation: Spread Defensive formation: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 22/5 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 37/12 Incoming Freshmen: 50 Transfers: 6 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Jason Burianek (Colorado 02) Phone: Cell: jason.burianek@mobap.edu Record At Missouri Baptist: 7-36 (4 years) Overall Record: 7-36 (4 years) Background: Missouri Baptist head coach; 2012 McKendree University; 2011 Belleville West HS, offensive coordinator; McKendree University, quarterbacks; Belleville West HS, offensive coordinator; McKendree, wide receivers & tight ends; 2003 Mater Dei, Breese, Ill.; 2003 (spring) Quality Control Assistant,, University of Colorado Football Assistants: Charles Coe III (co-offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, WRs) Justin Winslow (co-offensive coordinator/recruiting coordinator, QBs) Joe Bowden (co-defensive coordinator, LBs) Elbert Kern (running backs) Keith Williams (offensive line) Craig Niese (defensive line) Lee Brown (secondary) Dan Leslies (dir. of football operations) 2018 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 LYON COLLEGE September 1 SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY (x) September 8 At Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Ill. September 15 At University of Wisconsin-River Falls September 22 At St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa September 29 Bye October 6 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY (x) October 13 At Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich. (x) October 20 At University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Ind. (x) October 27 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY November 3 MARIAN UNIVERSITY (x) November 10 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY (x) (x) Mideast League NOTE: All times are local 14

15 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS ISAIAH KING, 6-1, 190, Soph., WR (Fairview Heights, Ill. / Belleville East HS)... 2nd team MSFA Mideast League Played 11 games, ranking 12th in NAIA and leading Spartans in total receiving yards (983 yards, 89.4 avg. per game) with 38 receptions (3.5 per game) and team-high 11 TDs... Scored twice vs. Bethel, St. Francis and Lyon... Had 100-plus yards receiving in 4 games... averaged 25.9 yards per completion... 14th in NAIA receiving yards per game at MSFA Mideast League Offensive Player of Week (Nov. 14, 2016) KALEN PETTY, 6-4, 220, Sr., TE (St. Louis, Mo. / Gateway-STEM HS)... MSFA Mideast League honorable mention... Played in Ranked 46th in NAIA with team-leading 44 receptions recorded 597 yards, averaging 54.3 per game, with 3 TDs... Season-high 10 receptions against Marian and season best 168 yards receiving vs. Taylor KENDALL DAVIS, 5-9, 180, Soph., RB (Edwardsville, Ill. / Edwardsville HS)... Played 11 games... averaged 4.1 yards per carry with 278 yards on 67 rushing attempts... Had lone rushing TD against Saint Francis... Caught 11 passes for 34 yards... returned 14 kicks for 210 yards, averaging 19.1 per return TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS MALEEK ROSS, 6-2, 225, Sr., DE (Woodbridge, Mo. / Hazelwood West HS)... MSFA Mideast League 2nd team... Played 11 games... recorded 64 total tackles (ranked 34th NAIA), 46 solos & 18 assists... Season-high 12 tackles vs. Olivet Nazarene... led team with 6.5 sacks in sacks with 6.5 for a total of 52 yards... recorded 14 tackles for minus 68 yards... Ranked No.1 in NAIA with a te am-high 5forced fumbles... recovered 2 fumblesfor 78 yards, returning 1 for TD vs. Bethel... MSFA Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 7, 2016 KEENAN SAVAGE, 5-11, 210, Sr., LB (Kansas City, Mo. / Fort Scott CC)... MSFA Mideast League honorable mention... Played 11 games... led team with 92 tackles, ranking 49th in NAIA tackles per game (8.4)... had 59 solo tackles, 33 assists... Had season-best 11 tackles vs. Taylor... had 11 tackles for a loss for 29 yards... recorded 2 sacks, 5 deflected passes, 3 forced fumbles (No.12 in NAIA fumbles per game at 0.3)... Had one fumble recovert CONNOR BOMSTAD, 5-11, 210, Sr., S (Dardenne Prairie, Mo. / Timberland HS)... Played 11 games... Recorded 47 tackles, 4 tackles for a loss of 18 yards... 1 sack vs. Lyon for a loss of 13 yards... recorded 3 pass deflections with 2 vs. Siena Heights... Returned 1 fumble recovery for 18 yards TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER TYLER HACH, 6-0, 160, Sr., P (St. Louis, Mo. / Pattonville HS)... Played 11 games... ranked 30th in NAIA punting yards per attempt (37.9)... recorded 2,650 punting yards on 70 punts... had a season long of 54 yards vs. St. Ambrose... recorded 300-plus yards punting in three games KEY LOSSES SHAWN GEARY, LB, 6-0, 210 (Hillsboro, Mo. / Lindenwood (Mo.)... Played 11 games... tied for third on the team in tackles (65), 35 solos and 30 assists with 4.5 tackles for a loss of 13 yards... recorded 2 sacks for 10 yards... forced 2 fumbles... recorded his 1 interception vs. Lindenwood-Belleville EDDIE CALDERON, S, 6-1, 205 (Marin County, Calif. / Santa Rosa JC)... Played 11 games... led team with 4 interceptions (89 yards), 2 recorded against Taylor... recorded 65 tackles, 48 solos... deflected 9 passes with 4 against Lindenwood-Belleville... recovered 3 fumbles for 26 yards 15

16 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA Totals SEASON RESULTS 8/26 7 at Lyon, Ark. 28 9/09 13 Saint Xavier 48 9/16 3 Wisconsin-River Falls 20 9/23 42 St. Ambrose 37 9/30 0 at Siena Heights (x) 30 10/07 50 at Linden-Belleville (x) 16 10/14 21 Concordia (x) 66 10/21 23 Saint Francis, Ind. (x) 56 10/28 34 at Trinity International 27 11/04 0 at Marian (x) 62 11/11 13 at Taylor (x) 21 (x) Mideast League games MISSOURI-BAPTIST VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 0-3 LWD-Belleville 2-1 Marian 0-2 Olivet Nazarene 0-2 Robert Morris 0-0 Saint Francis, Ind. 0-3 Saint Xavier 0-1 Siena Heights 0-3 St. Ambrose 1-1 St. Francis, Ill. 0-2 Taylor 1-2 Trinity International 1-0 Most wins in a season: 3 (2017 & 2016) Most losses in a season: 10 (2015) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 0 Consecutive losing seasons: 4 ( ) Regular season winning streak: 2 (2016) Regular season losing streak: 15 (2014, 2015 & 2016) MSFA Mideast League titles: 0 Most consecutive league titles: 0 Consecutive league winning seasons: 0 Consecutive league losing seasons: 3 ( ) Post-season appearances: 0 Post-season record: 0 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 0 Best post-season finish: 0 Last playoff appearance: 0 16

17 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION One University Ave Bourbonnais, IL University Switchboard: Denomination: Church of the Nazarene Web Site Address: Nickname: Tigers Team Colors: Purple & Gold Stadium (capacity): Ward Field (2,500) 2017 Overall Record: Mid-States Midwest League Record: 2-3 President: Dr. John C. Bowling Phone: Faculty Representative: Lance Kilpatrick Phone: Athletics Director: Gary Newsome Phone: Sports Information Director: Nick Birkey Office: SID Fax Number: Cell: Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: 4-3 Starters Returning: 17 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 23/18 Incoming Freshmen: 60 Transfers: 5 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Eric Hehman (Taylor, 94) Office: edhehman@olivet.edu Olivet Nazarene Record: (2 Years) Overall Record: (2 Years) Background: Hehman is ninth coach in program history he served as the head coach at Malone ( ) after a six-year stint as head coach at Greenville (Ill.) where he coached the 2009 team in the NCCAA Victory Bowl and earned conference coach of the year honors. He was also an assistant at Trinity International ( ) and at Taylor ( ) and his teams made NAIA championship tournament appearances in 1998 and 2004 Was a four-year letterman at Taylor ( ) The 1994 Taylor graduate earned his masters in sports administration at Ball State (1999). Football Assistants: Greg Youngblood (def. coordinator/linebackers) Craig Schuler (off. Coordinator/quarterbacks) Granville LeCroix (co-off. Coordinator/off. line) Andy Peterson (def. backs/strength & conditioning) Cole Hagen (wide receivers) Ryan Smith (quality control/defensive line) Austin Holton (grad assistant/cornerbacks) Calvin Renfroe (grad assistant/quarterbacks) Tyler Fridley (grad assistant/runningbacks) 2018 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 At Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kan. September 1 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY September 8 SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY September 15 At Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich. September 22 At Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind. September 29 At Trinity International University, Deerfield, Ill. (x) October 6 Bye October 13 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY (x) October 20 UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS, ILL. (x) October 27 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY November 3 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY (x) November 10 At St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa (x) (x) Midwest League NOTE: All times are local 17

18 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS ERIK ANDERSON, 6-0, 205, Jr., RB, St. Charles, Ill yards rushing, 1 touchdown, 27 catches for 181 yards, 1 touchdown MATT McDIVITT, 6-0, 170, Sr., WR, Marion, Ind.... all-msfa Midwest League 2nd Team catches, 360 yards, 1 touchdown MATT WRAY, 6-0, 195, Jr., QB, Trafalgar, Ind.... threw for 1,424 yards, 10 touchdowns in 11 games TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS SEBASTIAN SWIFT, 6-0, 215, Jr., LB, El Cajon, Calif.; all-msfa Midwest League 2nd Team... led team with 139 tackles CALEB COE, 6-1, 200, So., LB, Xenia, Ohio... all-msfa Midwest League honorable mention... 2nd on team with 114 tackles 18

19 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA TOTAL SEASON RESULTS 8/26 31 Kansas Wesleyan 24 9/02 39 at Linden-Belleville 14 9/09 20 at Siena Heights 11 9/16 16 Concordia 38 9/23 21 Marian 40 9/30 44 Trinity Inter. (x) 41 10/15 14 at Rob. Morris (x) OT 21 10/21 31 at St. Francis, Ill. (x) 43 10/28 49 Trinity Bible, N.D. 6 11/04 29 Saint Xavier (x) 30 11/11 20 St. Ambrose (x) 17 (x) Midwest League games OLIVET NAZARENE VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 1-2 LWD-Belleville 2-1 Marian 0-5 Missouri Baptist 2-0 Robert Morris 0-5 Saint Francis, Ind. 0-4 Saint Xavier 8-17 Siena Heights 2-4 St. Ambrose 8-16 St. Francis, Ill Taylor 6-16 Trinity International 20-7 Most wins in a season: 11 (1998) Most losses in a season: 11 (2010) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 5 (1996 & 2000) Consecutive losing seasons: 9 ( ) Regular season winning streak: 3 (2017 & 2007) Regular season losing streak: 11 (2010) MSFA Midwest League titles: 2 (1999 & 2003) Most consecutive league titles: 1 (1999 & 2003) Consecutive league winning seasons: 5 (1996 & 2000) Consecutive league losing seasons: 10 ( ) Post-season appearances: 2 (1998 & 2000) Post-season record: 3-2 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 1 (1998 & 2000) Best post-season finish: 1998, national runners-up Last playoff appearance:

20 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 401 South State Street Chicago, IL University Switchboard: Denomination: N/A Team Colors: Maroon & Gold Website: Nickname: Eagles Stadium: Morris Field 2017 Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 1-4 President: Mablene Krueger Phone: Faculty Rep: Nancy Smith-Irons Phone: Athletic Director: Megan Smith Eggert Phone: Sports Information Dir: Sean Ostrander Phone: SID Fax Number: Cell Phone: Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 13/9 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 41/18 Incoming Freshmen: 61 Transfers: 6 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Jared Williamson (Mayville State) Office: Cell phone: jwilliamson@robertmorris.edu RMU record: (7 years) Overall: (7 years) Background: Named NAIA Independent Coach of the Year in 2012 Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Illinois Wesleyan for four years when Titans won two College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin titles 3-year starting QB, captain and 2-year all-dakota Athletic Conference player at Mayville State (N.D.) setting single-season records for passing yards, completions and total TDs Bachelors in secondary education; double major in social science and physical education Master's degree in sports psychology at Illinois State Dallas, Texas native Football Assistants: Erik Osborne (assistant head coach/off. Coordinator/QBs/head strength coach) Denny Honnold (def. coordinator/dbs) Nate Brill (off. line/recruiting coordinator) Toby Goetz (co-def. coordinator/special teams coordinator/inside linebackers) Mac Robinson (running backs) Nick Okrzesik (outside linebackers Eric Tonkin (wide receivers) Ben Black (defensive line) Dru Richardson (defensive backs) Coru Chojnowski (offensive line) 2018 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 At University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Ind. September 1 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY September 8 MARIAN UNIVERSITY September 15 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. September 22 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY September 29 Bye October 6 At Saint Xavier University, Chicao, Ill. October 13 At Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill. (x) October 20 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (x) October 27 SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (x) November 3 At University of St. Francis, Joliet, Ill. (x) November 10 Bye (x) Midwest League NOTE: All times are local 20

21 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS KENYATTE ALLEN, 6-0, 188, Sr., QB, Lithonia, Ga.... all-msfa Midwest League 1st Team TRISTEN JEFFRIES, 6-1, 192, Sr., WR, Sandusky, Ohio... all-msfa Midwest League 2nd Team CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS, 6-1, 284, Sr., OL, Hanover Park, Ill time all-msfa Midwest TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS IAN RIGGS, 6-2, 231, Sr., DL, Rockford, Ill.... all-msfa Midwest League 1st team KEYON LANSDOWN, 5-11, 182, Jr., DB, Chicago, Ill.... all-msfa Midwest League 2nd Team SCOTT KRESAL, 6-2, 270, Sr., DL, Mokena, Ill.... all-msfa Midwest League 2nd Team DEION CARTER, 6-2, 190, Sr., DB, Chicago, Ill.... all-msfa Midwest League honorable mention 21

22 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA TOTAL SEASON RESULTS 8/26 22 Bacone, Okla. 7 9/02 31 at North Central, Ill. 33 9/09 28 at Marian 49 9/16 29 Siena Heights 31 9/23 26 at Concordia 34 9/30 17 at Quincy, Ill /15 21 Olivet Nazarene (x) 14 10/21 28 at Trinity Inter. (x) OT 34 10/28 29 at St. Ambrose (x) 35 11/04 18 St. Francis, Ill. (x) 28 11/11 7 Saint Xavier (x) 31 (x) Midwest League games ROBERT MORRIS VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 1-1 Lind.-Belleville 0-1 Marian 1-3 Olivet Nazarene 3-0 Saint Francis, Ind. 1-2 Saint Xavier 2-2 Siena Heights 0-2 St. Ambrose 1-2 St. Francis, Ill. 1-3 Taylor 1-0 Trinity International 3-1 Most wins in a season: 8 (2014) Most losses in a season: 9 (2017) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 4 ( ) Consecutive losing seasons: 1 (2017) Regular season winning streak: 6 (2014) Regular season losing streak: 5 (2017) MSFA Midwest League titles: 1 (2016) Most consecutive league titles: 1 (2016) Consecutive league winning seasons: 4 ( ) Consecutive league losing seasons: 1 (2017) Post-season appearances: 1 (2016) Post-season record: 0-1 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 1 (2016) Best post-season finish: 0 Last playoff appearance:

23 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 3700 West 103rd Street Chicago, IL University Switchboard: Denomination: Roman Catholic Web Site Address: Nickname: Cougars Team Colors: Scarlet & Gray Stadium (capacity): Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field (3,000) Athletic Web Site: Overall Record: MSFA Midwest League Record: 3-2 President: Dr. Laurie M. Joyner Phone: Faculty Representative: Karen Barry Wood Phone: Athletic Director: Bob Hallberg Phone: Sports Information Director: Greg Gorham Phone: SID Fax Number: Cell Phone: Press Box Phone: Offensive Formation: Spread Defensive Formation: Starters Returning/Lost: 15/7 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 42/18 Incoming Freshmen: 34 Transfers: 3 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Mike Feminis (St. Francis, IL, 90) Office: Cell: feminis@sxu.edu Record At Saint Xavier: (19th Year) Overall Record: (19th Year) Background: 2011 NAIA national champion; 4-time NAIA District 20 linebacker ( ) at University of Saint Francis, Ill.; NAIA All-American first team (1989); USA Today Defensive Player of the Year (1989); Saint Francis, Ill. linebacker coach ( ) and defensive coordinator ( ). Football Assistants: Mark Yanule (off. coordinator/strength & conditioning) Bill McKeon (def. coordinator) Bill Gleeson (wide receivers) Joe Marciano (def. line/ends) John D Ambrosio (quarterbacks) John Casson (running backs) Eric Schreiber (video coordinator) Tim Ladd (offensive line) Chris Rodgers (def. backs) Nick Cemeno (def. line/tackles) Andy Ricca (slot receivers) Jimmy Flynn (wide receivers) Matt Feminis (recruiting) McHale Smith (split ends) 2018 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 Bye September 1 Bye September 8 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY September 15 At Lindenwood-Belleville University, Belleville, Mo. September 22 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS, IND. September 29 At Taylor University, Upland, Ind. October 6 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY (x) October 13 At Trinity International University, Deerfield, Ill. (x) October 20 At St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa (x) October 27 UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS, ILL. (x) November 3 At Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill. (x) November 10 Bye 23

24 TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS JUSTIN HUNTER, Sr., 6-2, 305, OL (Crest Hill, Ill. / Joliet Catholic Academy HS)... AFCA -NAIA All-American 1st Team, Victory Sports Network NAIA All-American 1st Team, all-msfa Midwest League 1st Team. JAMARRI WATSON, So., 5-8, 170, RB (Oak Park, Ill. / Oak Park-River Forest HS)... all- MSFA Midwest League 2nd Team had 128 carries for a team-best 718 yards with seven touchdowns and averaged 5.6 yards per carry made 14 receptions for 96 yards recorded 814 all-purpose yards. MIKE IVLOW, Sr., 5-10, 195, RB (Channahon, Ill. / Joliet Catholic Academy H.S.)... Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete MSFA All-Academic Team had 92 carries for 405 yards with four touchdowns and averaged 4.4 yards per carry made 10 receptions for 156 yards recorded 561 all-purpose yards. ALEX MARTINEZ, So., 6-0, 205, QB (Burbank, Ill. / St. Laurence H.S.)... MSFA Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 24) was 118-of-192 passing for 1,501 yards with a 61.5 completion percentage tossed 17 touchdown with nine interceptions and posted a efficiency rating had 1,460 yards of total offense. TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OMAR SALAZAR, Jr., 5-9, 195, LB (Plainfield, Ill. / Plainfield East H.S.)... all-msfa Midwest League 2nd Team had team-high 83 tackles, including 41 solos made 14.5 tackles for loss of 42 yards recorded 3.0 sacks for 22 yards posted two quarterback hurries and two pass break-ups. JOSH HETTIGER, So., 6-2, 215, DL (Oak Lawn, Ill. / Richards H.S.)... all-msfa Midwest League Honorable Mention made 57 tackles, including 27 solos had 9.0 tackles for loss of 45 yards recorded 5.0 sacks for 34 yards posted nine quarterback hurries, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. TIM WALSH, Jr., 5-11, 175, DB (Evergreen Park, Ill. / Evergreen Park H.S.)... all-msfa Midwest League Honorable Mention made 31 tackles, including 24 solos had 2.0 tackles for loss of 2 yards recorded four interceptions for 59 yards and a touchdown had seven pass break-ups and one fumble recovery. TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER ABDUL MAHDI, Sr., 6-4, 200, PK (Chicago, Ill. / Bogan H.S.)... Four time MSFA Midwest League Special Teams Player of the Week made all 44 extra point attempts was 8-of-13 on field goal attempts with a long of 45-yards averaged 57.6 yards per kickoff attempt with 12 touchbacks. KEY LOSSES STEPHEN SIMMS, 5-8, 175, WR... all-msfa Midwest League 1st Team wide receiver & all-msfa Midwest League 1st Team return specialist Team leader in receptions (50), receiving yards (720), total touchdowns (12) and all-purpose yards (1,980) JOHN RHODE, 6-0, 200, QB... was 103-of-185 passing for 1,173 yards with a 55.7 completion percentage tossed seven touchdowns with six interceptions had a efficiency rating. SEAN JONES, 6-3, 260, OL... all-msfa Midwest League 1st Team. MATT JOHNSON, 6-1, 200, DB... Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete all-msfa Midwest League 1st Team mad 47 tackles, including 28 solos had five interceptions for 98 yards had four pass break-ups, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. 24

25 RECORDS BY YEAR All MSFA Total SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY 2017 SEASON RESULTS 8/31 32 Marian 27 9/09 48 at Missouri Baptist 13 9/16 45 Lindenwood-Belleville 0 9/23 23 at Saint Francis, Ind. 48 9/30 24 Taylor 20 10/14 38 Trinity International (x) 13 10/21 41 St. Ambrose (x) 28 10/28 30 at St. Francis, Ill. (x) 28 11/04 30 Olivet Nazarene (x) OT 29 11/11 31 at Robert Morris (x) 7 NAIA FIRST ROUND 11/18 39 Grand View, Iowa 23 NAIA QUARTERFINALS 11/25 7 at Morningside, Iowa 52 (x) Midwest League games SAINT XAVIER VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia, Mich. 3-1 LWD-Belleville 1-0 Marian 9-3 Missouri Baptist 1-0 Olivet Nazarene 16-6 Robert Morris 2-3 Saint Francis, Ind. 4-7 Siena Heights 2-1 St. Ambrose 7-8 St. Francis, Ill Taylor 9-5 Trinity International 18-4 Most wins in a season: 14 (2011) Most losses in a season: 9 ( ) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 16 ( ) Consecutive losing seasons: 6 ( ) Regular season winning streak: 10 ( ) Regular season losing streak: 3 (2016) MSFA Mideast League titles: 6 (2005, 15 & 17, MWL; 09, 10 & 12, MEL) Most consecutive league titles: 2 (2009 & 2010) Consecutive league winning seasons: 18 ( ) Consecutive league losing seasons: 6 ( ) Post-season appearances: 11 ( , 2007, , , 2017) Post-season record: Most consecutive playoff appearances: 4 ( ) Best post-season finish: 2011 NAIA champions Last playoff appearance: