2017 OVC Football Media Guide

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE 215 Centerview Drive, Suite 115 Brentwood, TN 37027 Phone - (615) 371-1698 FAX - (615) 891-1682 www.OVCSports.com www.OVCDigitalNetwork.com

STAFF Beth DeBauche, Commissioner Kate Barnett, Assistant Commissioner for Championships & Compliance E-mail: kbarnett@ovc.org Stephanie Castera Assistant Commissioner for Institutional Services/SWA E-mail: scastera@ovc.org Brian Pulley, Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs E-mail: bpulley@ovc.org Kyle Schwartz, Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Communications E-mail: kschwartz@ovc.org Travis Tellitocci, Asst. Commissioner for Football, Basketball & Officiating E-mail: ttellitocci@ovc.org Lauren Berst, Director of Administration E-mail: lberst@ovc.org Heather Brown, Director of Communications E-mail: hbrown@ovc.org Bryce Robinson, Director of Digital Media E-mail: brobinson@ovc.org Jonathan Owens, Assistant Director of Championships & Administration E-mail: lberst@ovc.org Jon Kuka, General Manager - OVC IMG Sports Marketing E-mail: jkuka@ovc.org Matt Young, Coordinator of Football Officiating E-mail: ovcfootball@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP Austin Peay State University - Clarksville, Tenn.

Member since 1962 Belmont University - Nashville, Tenn.

Member since 2012 Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, Ill. Member since 1996 Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, Ky. Member since 1948 Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, Ala. Member since 2003 Morehead State University - Morehead, Ky. Member since 1948 Murray State University - Murray, Ky. Member since 1948 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau, Mo. Member since 1991 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Edwardsville, Ill. Member since 2008 Tennessee State University - Nashville, Tenn.

Member since 1986 Tennessee Technological University - Cookeville, Tenn.

Member since 1949 University of Tennessee at Martin - Martin, Tenn.

Member since 1992

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Media Information............................................................................... 2 OVC Style Guide ................................................................................ 3 Conference History..........................................................................4-5 OVC Honors/Awards .......................................................................... 6 OVC Commissioner............................................................................ 7 OVC Staff ......................................................................................8-10 FCS Conference Alignment .............................................................. 11 Division I Football Information .....................................................12-13 Wilson/Farm Bureau Health Plan ................................................14-15 2017 Season Preview/Notes .......................................................16-17 2017 Composite Schedule/2018 Schedule ...................................... 18 2017 Team Information/Outlooks Austin Peay .................................................................................19-24 Eastern Illinois .............................................................................25-30 Eastern Kentucky ........................................................................31-36 Jacksonville State........................................................................37-42 Murray State ................................................................................43-48 Southeast Missouri ......................................................................49-54 Tennessee State..........................................................................55-60 Tennessee Tech ..........................................................................61-66 UT Martin .....................................................................................67-72 2016 in Review 2016 All-OVC Teams ........................................................................ 73 Final 2016 OVC Standings/Statistics ..........................................74-77 OVC Teams and Players in Final National Statistics ........................ 78 2016 OVC Players of the Week/Final FCS Top 25 polls .................. 79 OVC Records/History Year-by-Year OVC Final Standings .............................................80-81 Year-by-Year OVC Champions ......................................................... 82 Year-by-Year All-OVC Teams ......................................................83-87 All-Time OVC Player and Coach of the Year Winners.................88-89 OVC First-Team All-Americans......................................................... 90 Record Book - Individuals ...........................................................91-94 Record Book - Team ....................................................................95-96 Year-by-Year Statistical Leaders .................................................97-99 All-Time OVC Players of the Week .........................................100-105 All-Time OVC Preseason Polls................................................106-107 NCAA Division I Football Championship/Bracket ....................108-109 OVC Postseason History..........................................................110-111 Final FCS/I-AA Yearly Polls ..................................................... 112-113 Conference Series Game-by-Game ........................................ 114-115 OVC Schools vs. FBS Teams ......................................................... 116 Largest Crowds in OVC History ..................................................... 117 Sgt. York Trophy Presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee ..... 118-119 Delta Dental of Tennessee ............................................................. 120 OVC Digital Network ...................................................................... 121 All-Time Sports Network/STATS Award Winners.....................122-123 NCAA Overtime Rules/OVC Overtime History ............................... 124 OVC Players in the NFL Draft ........................................................ 125 Millennium Maxwell House ..................................................................... 126 Composite Schedule Grid....................................................................... 127

CREDITS This 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Kyle Schwartz, Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Communications. Assistance provided by and a special thanks to the sports information directors at the nine OVC football playing institutions for providing content and assistance.

The guide is available at OVCSports.com as a PDF download. Upon request it is also available on CD. The CD also contains the PDF media guides of all nine OVC football schools as well as a Logo/Headshot Library of the Conference office and member institutions. To request a copy, contact Kyle Schwartz in the OVC office.

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SCHOOL WEBSITES Ohio Valley Conference ............. www.OVCSports.com Austin Peay ..............................www.LetsGoPeay.com Eastern Illinois ......................... www.EIUpanthers.com Eastern Kentucky .......................www.EKUSports.com Jacksonville State ...... www.JSUGamecockSports.com Murray State ................................ www.GoRacers.com Southeast Missouri ................. www.GoSoutheast.com Tennessee State ......................... www.TSUTigers.com Tennessee Tech.......................... www.TTUSports.com UT Martin ................................... www.UTMSports.com

OVC GAMES ON THE RADIO/INTERNET Austin Peay On the Radio ..ESPN Clarksville (540 AM/104.1 FM) On the Internet......................... www.letsgopeay.com Talent .................................. Brian Rives, Van Stokes Eastern Illinois On the Radio ............................. Hit Mix 88.9 (WEIU) On the Internet........................... www.weiuhitmix.net Talent .............................. Mike Bradd, Jack Ashmore Eastern Kentucky On the Radio ................................. WCYO-FM 100.7 On the Internet.............................. www.wcyofm.com Talent ............................. Greg Stotelmyer, Jim Tirey Jacksonville State On the Radio .....................................WLJS-FM 91.9 On the Internet.................................www.jsu.edu/92j Talent ..............................Mike Parris, Ray Hammett Murray State On the Radio ..................................WFGE-FM 103.7 On the Internet.......................... www.GoRacers.com Talent ....... Neal Bradley, Josh McKeel, Dave Winder Southeast Missouri On the Radio ........................ ESPN 92.9 FM (KLSC) On the Internet.............................. GoSoutheast.com Talent .................................... Erik Sean, Rick Wieser Tennessee State On the Radio ..............................102.1 FM The Light On the Internet.................................. TSURadio.com Talent ............................ Greg Pogue, Albert Dawson Tennessee Tech On the Radio ........................................98.5 Kiss FM On the Internet......................... www.TTUSports.com Talent: ............................ Roger Ealey, Dylan Vazzano UT Martin On the Radio ............. WCMT-FM 101.3/WUTM 90.3 On the Internet........................ www.UTMSports.com Talent .................................. Tom Britt, Chris Brinkley Note: All above radio listings are Flagship stations only and does not include radio network affiliates.

MEDIA INFORMATION OVCSPORTS.COM The official website of the Ohio Valley Conference is OVCSports.com. The website is a direct partnership with SIDEARM Sports. The website contains all the latest news on the conference including releases, statistics and standings.

OVC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK The OVC will name an Offensive, Defensive, Special Teams and Newcomer of the Week each Sunday afternoon during the regular season. A full report featuring league standings, statistics and weekly matchups will be available on Monday afternoons. The release will be posted on OVCSports.com and emailed to local and national media. If you would like to be added to the distribution list send an email to kschwartz@ovc.org.

OVC COACHES TELECONFERENCES During the regular season a weekly teleconference featuring the league’s nine head coaches will be held every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

Central Time. The first teleconference will take place on Tuesday, August 29. A schedule of what times coaches will appear weekly is below. For information on how to access the call, please contact Kyle Schwartz in the OVC Office (615-690-6685 or kschwartz@ovc.org).

10:00 - Mitch Stewart, Murray State 10:07 - Marcus Satterfield, Tennessee Tech 10:14 - Kim Dameron, Eastern Illinois 10:21 - John Grass, Jacksonville State 10:28 - Tom Matukewicz, Southeast Missouri 10:35 - Will Healy, Austin Peay 10:42 - Jason Simpson, UT Martin 10:49 - Rod Reed, Tennessee State 10:56 - Mark Elder, Eastern Kentucky OVC AND SOCIAL MEDIA Media and fans can get the latest updates on Ohio Valley Conference happenings by using the social media outlets of Twitter and Facebook. Followers and fans of the OVC on each application will get breaking news first and have the chance to access special content and receive special deals. The OVC can be found on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ovcsports and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ ovcsports. You can also check out the league’s YouTube Channel at http://www.YouTube.com/ ohiovalleyconference and the OVC’s Blog at OVCExtra.com.

FCS PLAYOFFS/OVC TIEBREAKER The participants in the 2017 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) Playoffs will be announced on Sunday, Nov. 19.

In the event of a tie for the OVC Championship, the following procedures will be used to break all ties and to determine the league’s NCAA playoff representative.

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TWO-WAY TIES 1.) A two-way tie shall exist only if the tied teams have the same number of losses.

2.) Should two teams have the same number of losses, and the two teams played each other during the regular season, the winner of the head-to-head contest shall be the league’s postseason representative.

3.) If the two tied teams have the same number of losses, but did not play each other during the regular season, the following procedure shall be utilized to break the tie: a.) A comparison of each team’s headto-head record against the team occupying the highest position in the regular-season standings that each team has played. If one team won its game against that team, the winning team shall be declared the representative. b.) Should the procedure outlined in Item a. fail to break the tie, the process will continue to the next-place team and beyond until the tie is broken. c.) When arriving at another group of tied teams, composite records between the tying teams shall be utilized to determine if one of the tied teams has won more games against the group of tied teams.

4.) If the procedures described previously fail to break the tie, the representative shall be determined by a coin flip.

MULTIPLE TIES 1.) A multiple tie (three or more teams) shall exist only if the tied teams have the same number of losses.

2.) If all of the teams involved in the multiple tie played each other during the regular season, then the composite records among the tied teams shall be compared to break the tie.

3.) If the process outlined in Step 2 reduces the tie to a tie among two teams, the two-team tiebreaker formula shall then be utilized.

4.) If not all of the tied teams played each other during the regular season, or if step 2 does not break or reduce the tie, the following procedure shall be utilized: a.) A comparison of each of the tied teams’ head-to-head record against the team occupying the highest position in the regularseason standings that each team has played. If one team won its game against that team, the winning team shall be declared the representative. b.) Should the procedure outlined in Item a. fail to break the tie, the process will continue to the next-place team and beyond until the tie is broken. c.) When arriving at another group of tied teams, composite records between the tying teams shall be utilized to determine if one of the tied teams has won more games against the group of tied teams.

5.) If the procedures described previously fail to break the tie, the representative shall be determined by a blind drawing.

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE STYLE GUIDE Official Institution Name “Nickname”

Preferred Athletics Reference

Unacceptable Usages

PMS Colors

Austin Peay State University “Governors” or “Govs”

Austin Peay, APSU

Austin Peay State, AP Lady Governors, Lady Govs

200 Red

Belmont University “Bruins”

Belmont

Lady Bruins

Red 186, Blue 281

Eastern Illinois University “Panthers”

Eastern Illinois, EIU

Lady Panthers

2945 Blue, 422 Gray White

Eastern Kentucky University “Colonels”

Eastern Kentucky, EKU

--White

209 Maroon, 429 Gray

Jacksonville State University “Gamecocks”

Jacksonville State, JSU Jax State

Jacksonville, Jack State Lady Gamecocks

186 Red, 122 Gold

Morehead State University “Eagles”

Morehead State, MSU

Morehead

286 Blue, 116 Yellow

Murray State University “Racers”

Murray State, MSU

Murray, Lady Racers

123 Gold, 289 Blue

Southeast Missouri State University “Redhawks”

Southeast Missouri State Southeast Missouri, Southeast

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186 Red, 05 Cool Grey Black

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville “Cougars”

SIUE (preferred) SIU Edwardsville

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville SIU-E

485 Red, 462 Dark Brown 7505 Brown, 465 Gold 7504 Light Brown

Tennessee State University Tennessee State, TSU “Tigers”, “Lady Tigers” (WBB only), “Tigerbelles” (W-Track only)

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Reflex Blue

Tennessee Technological University “Golden Eagles”

Tennessee Tech, TTU, Tech

Tenn. Tech, TT

266 Purple, 109 Gold

The University of Tennessee at Martin “Skyhawks”

UT Martin, UTM

Tennessee-Martin UT-Martin, Martin

289 Blue, 151 Orange

Ohio Valley Conference

Ohio Valley, OVC

Valley

194 Maroon, 874 Gold Black

Above are the primary logos for the Ohio Valley Conference member institutions. All logos are trademarks of their respective universities.

This reference is intended only for media-related, non-commercial use. For more information or to request access to logos, contact Kyle Schwartz, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations, at the Ohio Valley Conference at (615) 690-6685 or kschwartz@ovc.org.

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Now in its 70th year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation's eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference.

In May 2011 the Conference expanded for the second time in four years, adding Belmont University which began competition in the 2012-13 academic year. The addition of Belmont gave the OVC 12 members, the most the league has had at one time in its illustrious history. The move added a second team in the city of Nashville and was the first addition to the league since Southern Illinois University Edwardsville joined in 2008. Subsequently, the league has shown its stability over the past decade, seeing only one member institution depart over the past 17 years.

The 2009-10 school year saw a change in leadership as Beth DeBauche was named the seventh full-time Commissioner in league history on July 28, 2009. The last three commissioners of the OVC have moved onto jobs as the commissioner of the Big Ten, Big 12 and the Mid-American Conferences.

The OVC's proud history dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. It was then that Roy Stewart, the athletics director at Murray State, Charles “Turkey” Hughes, the athletics director at Eastern Kentucky, and Kelly Thompson, the public relations director at Western Kentucky, first broached the idea of forming a new conference. Discussions were put on hold by World War II, but reemerged February 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as the three original institutions combined with Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville to form the OVC. In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more significant scale socially.

During times of racial segregation, league member Morehead State became one of the first non-traditionally black mid-southern institutions to accept a black student. In 1958 Marshall Banks earned athletically-related aid at Morehead, which signed a second black athlete, Howard Murphy, a year later. In 1961 Murphy earned all-conference recognition as a halfback in football. With racial barriers broken, the rest of the institutions in the league began to provide educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans.

After Title IX legislation passed in 1972, women's athletics began a rebirth on the national scene as the NCAA began sponsoring and marketing women's sports.

Recognizing the need to provide increased opportunities for female athletes, the OVC began formulating plans for women’s athletics in 1975 and established women's championships in the sports of basketball, tennis and track in 1977, with cross country and volleyball added over the next four years. Those sports were initially governed by the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), but the overall strength of women's programs in the league was demonstrated by the automatic bids the OVC instantly received when the NCAA became the governing body in 1982. The conference added women’s golf and softball in 1994 and women’s soccer in 1998.

Through the past 69 years, 15 teams have won or shared the league's football title.

The list is led by Eastern Kentucky, winner of 21 outright or shared football crowns, which is tied for the most in Football Championship Subdivision history (with Massachusetts).

Among OVC teams, former member Middle Tennessee is next with 11 titles, followed

by Tennessee Tech with 10, and Murray State and former member Western Kentucky with eight apiece. Eastern Illinois has claimed seven football crowns and Jacksonville State has six, while Morehead State, Tennessee State and former members Evansville and East Tennessee State have captured two apiece. Austin Peay, Southeast Missouri, UT Martin and former member Youngstown State have one title apiece.

Murray State and Evansville tied for the initial football championship, and the Racers participated in the first-ever bowl game by an OVC team, tying Sul Ross State 21-21 in the 1948 Tangerine Bowl. From 1948 to 1975, OVC teams played in 15 bowl games, winning eight of them. Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky were also participants in the NCAA Division II playoffs in the early and mid-1970s prior to the NCAA's reclassification of football programs into Division I-AA. The term “I-AA” lasted until the end of the 2006 season when it was changed to Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

The first Division I-AA/FCS football playoff was held in 1978 with only four teams, which is the only year through present day that the OVC did not field a playoff representative. In 1979, four of the nation’s top teams were invited to the playoffs, and two of them - Eastern Kentucky and Murray State - were from the OVC. Murray dropped its semifinal game to Lehigh, but the Colonels nipped Nevada-Reno in double overtime and claimed the national championship a week later with a 30-7 victory over Lehigh. EKU was coached by former All-America quarterback Roy Kidd, who was in his 16th year at the helm of his alma mater and who skippered the Colonels to a second national title three years later. Following the 2002 season, Kidd retired after 39 years at EKU; upon retirement, he ranked sixth all-time among Division I coaches with 315 victories, earning him a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame. EKU’s 21 FCS playoff appearances are the second most all-time (behind only Montana’s 23 berths).

In addition to Kidd, other coaching legends in the OVC include Charles “Bubber” Murphy, who coached at Middle Tennessee from 1947-1968, Western Kentucky’s Jimmy Feix (1968-83), Wilburn Tucker (1954-67) and Don Wade (1968-82) of Tennessee Tech, Bill Ferguson (1967-77) of Murray State, Guy Penny (1959-67) of Morehead State and Boots Donnelly (1977-78 at Austin Peay; 1979-1998 at Middle Tennessee). Following the 2011 season Eastern Illinois head coach Bob Spoo retired after 25 years at the school (the last 16 as members of the OVC). In his time as an OVC coach he compiled 92 total victories (fifth-most in league history) and 68 OVC wins (fourth-most in league history) and was inducted into the OVC Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2016 former Murray

State head coach Frank Beamer (1981-86) was inducted into the OVC Hall of Fame; he introduced his wide tackle six defense to the OVC and compiled a 43-23-2 record with the Racers before leaving for his alma mater Virginia Tech where he won 280 games in 29 seasons.

A sampling of former OVC football stars, some of whom were All-Americans during their collegiate careers before achieving stardom at the professional ranks, include Jim Youngblood and Larry Schreiber (Tennessee Tech), Phil Simms (Morehead State), Virgil Livers and Dale Lindsey (Western Kentucky), Myron Guyton and Chad Bratzke (Eastern Kentucky), Cortland Finnegan (Samford) and Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois). In 2008, former Tennessee State standout Dominique RodgersCromartie became just the fourth NFL First Round draft pick in OVC history when he was selected 16th overall by the Arizona Cardinals. He would break into the starting lineup halfway through his rookie season and started at cornerback for the Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. The 2007 season marked a return to scholarship football and the OVC for the Austin Peay Governors. Following the 1996 season the Governors dropped scholarship football and competed as both an independent (1997-00, 2006) and as a member of the Pioneer Football League (2001-05).

The 2007 season also brought new vernacular to the Ohio Valley Conference and the division formerly known as I-AA. Beginning with the 2006 National Championship game the term I-AA was changed to NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in a decision by the Division I Board of Directors. The new label was chosen to communicate in a positive and clear manner the unique differences between Division I football categories (chiefly, the post-season opportunity) while still defining them within the Division I experience. The FCS includes programs that compete in an effort to participate in the NCAA championship postseason structure (one of 90 NCAA national championships) as opposed to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) which competes in an effort to participate in the postseason bowl system (the 40 NCAA-licensed events which includes the College Football Playoff).

In 2010 Southeast Missouri State, picked to finish seventh in the preseason poll, compiled a 7-1 Conference record on the way to its first OVC Championship since joining the league in 1991. Overall the Redhawks were 9-2 during the regular season and earned a berth in the FCS Playoffs, its first playoff berth at any level in the program’s 104-year history. Southeast would lose to eventual national champion Eastern Washington in the second round of the playoffs. Head coach Tony Samuel capped the year by winning the Sports Network’s Eddie Robinson Award, given to the National Coach of the Year. Samuel was the second OVC coach to win the award (joining Murray State’s Houston Nutt who won the award in 1995).

For only the second time in league history in 2011, three teams shared the OVC football championship, as Eastern Kentucky, Jacksonville State and Tennessee Tech finished with 6-2 records. The only other time in league history more than two champions were crowned at the end of the year was 1962 (when four teams shared the crown).

In 2012 Eastern Illinois became just the fourth football team in OVC history to go from worst-to-first in winning the OVC Championship. The Panthers were led by head coach Dino Babers who became just the fourth first-year head coach to win an OVC Championship (joining Boots Donnelly in 1977, Jason Simpson in 2006 and Dean Hood in 2008 – Jacksonville State head coach John Grass would become the fifth coach to achieve that feat in 2014). During the year Eastern Illinois junior wide receiver Erik Lora shattered the FCS single-season receptions record, hauling in 136 passes in 12 games; that mark was 13 more than the previous NCAA record and 44 more than the previous OVC mark.

In 2013 Eastern Illinois repeated as OVC Champions behind Walter Payton Award winner Jimmy Garoppolo. The quarterback became just the second OVC player to earn the National Player of the Year Award, joining former EIU signal caller Tony Romo (2002).

Garoppolo passed for 5,050 yards (second most in NCAA single-season history) and 53 touchdowns (fourth in NCAA history) in leading the Panthers to a 12-2 record and berth to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs. Garoppolo was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, becoming just the fifth OVC player selected in that round and just the fifth OVC quarterback ever selected (and first since 1998). Garoppolo was a part of Patriots teams that won Super Bowls in 2015 and 2017.

The 2013 season saw the OVC snap a 19-game playoff losing streak dating back to the 2000 season. Tennessee State shutout Butler (marking the first OVC road playoff victory since 1986) to snap the streak while later that day Jacksonville State smashed Samford in the first round. A week later Eastern Illinois beat Tennessee State while Jacksonville State won at McNeese State to each advance to the quarterfinals; that marked the first time the OVC put two teams in the quarterfinals in the same season since 1991. Overall the four total playoff wins in the same season established a new OVC record.

In 2015 Jacksonville State ascended to No. 1 in both major Top 25 polls, becoming the first OVC team to be ranked No. 1 since the 1999 season. The Gamecocks would go on to complete its second-straight 8-0 Conference mark and won three playoff games to become the first OVC team to advance to the Division I National Championship Game since 1982 (Eastern Kentucky). JSU lost to North Dakota State in the title game but finished the year 13-2 overall and ranked No. 2 in the final Top 25 polls. Head coach John Grass became the first OVC coach honored as the AFCA National Coach of the

FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF THE OVC

Art Guepe (1963-75)

Paul Dietzel (1975-76)

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Bob Vanatta (1976-79)

Jim Delany (1979-89)

Dan Beebe (1989-2003)

Dr. Jon Steinbrecher (2003-09)

Year while quarterback Eli Jenkins was named the FCS ADA National Quarterback of the Year, finishing the year with 2,788 passing and 1,161 rushing yards (one of just three Division I quarterbacks – FBS or FCS - to achieve those numbers during the year).

Jenkins would conclude his career in 2016 with 3,796 rushing yards, the seventhmost ever by a FCS quarterback. Jenkins, who was named OVC Male Athlete of the Year in back-to-back seasons, capped his career with 11,448 yards of total offense, second-most in OVC history (behind only Garoppolo).

Football wasn’t the only sport in which the OVC was quickly gaining respect. In 1955, the OVC became only the second six-member league nationally to earn an automatic bid to the prestigious NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, which, at that time, was limited to only 24 participants. The Conference quickly proved worthy of that bid, as Morehead State defeated Marshall (107-92) and Wayne State (95-84) in the 1956 tournament.

The league also had another historical moment in November 2008 when the NCAA awarded Nashville the 2014 NCAA Women’s Division I Final Four. The OVC served as the host of the prestigious event, which is one of the biggest sporting events the city of Nashville can host. The event was held April 6 & 8 at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville and was played in front of sold-out crowds for both the semifinals and championship as UConn topped Notre Dame in a battle of undefeated teams to win its ninth national title.

Over its 69 years, OVC teams have garnered national championships and bowl games in football, along with national team or individual titles in the sports of rifle, cross country, track and golf. The OVC has also produced several Olympic athletes, including Murray State’s Morgan Hicks, who was a member of the 2004 United States Olympic Rifle Team and Morehead State’s Brian Shimer who competed in five Winter Olympics in bobsled (winning a bronze medal in 2002) and coached the 2010 United States bobsled team to its first gold medal since 1948. Former Morehead State football and Eastern Kentucky track and field athlete Dallas Robinson competed with the U.S. bobsled team during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. In addition, some of the greatest players in professional sports were educated at OVC institutions. The list includes former greats such as football’s Phil Simms (Morehead State), basketball's Clem Haskins (Western Kentucky) and Bubba Wells (Austin Peay) and two-sport star Steve Hamilton (Morehead State) to present-day standouts like basketball player Kenneth Faried (Morehead State), football players Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois) and Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) and baseball players A.J. Ellis (Austin Peay) and Shawn Kelley (Austin Peay).

Hamilton is the only athlete to ever play in the NCAA Basketball Championship, a Major League Baseball World Series (New York Yankees) and a NBA Championship Series (Los Angeles Lakers).

The playing field is not the only place where OVC athletes are working hard. The league also recognizes excellence in the classroom. Six Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented yearly to male and female athletes, while others are commended for their

academic success by being Medal of Honor recipients or earning a spot on the Commissioner's Honor Roll. Additionally, the league annually presents one institutional Academic Achievement Award, as well as separate team awards in each Conference-sponsored sport. Since the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America program began, the Ohio Valley Conference has had 261 student-athletes honored with the award, including 67 over the last seven years (2010-17).

Through the early years of the league, administrators wrestled with fan behavior due to the close proximity of the Conference members and the intense rivalries which developed. Just as it did decades ago, the OVC took the leadership role on what has become a national issue. In 1995, the OVC implemented a first-of-its-kind "Sportsmanship Statement,” a policy which promotes principles of fair play, ethical conduct and respect for one's opponent. The statement has become a model for others to follow across the nation, and has answered the challenge of the NCAA Presidents Commission to improve sportsmanship in collegiate athletics.

Additionally, the OVC annually presents the Steve Hamilton Sportsmanship Award, in honor of the former Morehead State student-athlete, coach and athletics director, to a junior or senior student-athlete with significant athletic contributions who best exemplifies the characteristics of sportsmanship and citizenship. Most recently, the Conference has also implemented the OVC Institutional and Team Sportsmanship Awards, which are presented to one institution and 18 sport-specific teams voted by their peers to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Founding Fathers in 1948 remains alive today as the Ohio Valley Conference prepares for the future. One example is in regard to the current trend in collegiate athletics administration for increased involvement of university presidents in setting policies and making rules. The presidents of OVC institutions, however, have always governed the Conference, long before presidential governance became a national theme.

The Ohio Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball for women. In addition, the OVC also sponsors the combined men's and women's sport of rifle.

Now in its seventh decade of competition, the Ohio Valley Conference has grown significantly from its humble beginnings while increasing the number of athletics opportunities it provides for students. Current league representatives include charter members Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University and Murray State University, along with Austin Peay State University, Belmont University, Eastern Illinois University, Jacksonville State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin.

A LOOK AT THE OVC

Morehead State (Morehead, KY)

Eastern Illinois (Charleston, IL)

SIUE SIU Edwardsville (Edwardsville, IL) (Edwardsville, IL)

Eastern Kentucky (Richmond, KY)

Southeast Missouri State (Cape Girardeau, MO)

Tennessee Tech (Cookeville, TN)

Murray State (Murray, KY)

Tennessee State (Nashville, TN)

Belmont (Nashville, TN)

UT Martin (Martin, TN)

Austin Peay (Clarksville, TN)

Ohio Valley Conference (Brentwood, TN)

Jacksonville State (Jacksonville, AL)

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OVC HONORS AND AWARDS The Ohio Valley Conference implemented a first-of-its-kind “Sportsmanship Statement,” a policy promoting fair play, ethical conduct and respect for one’s opponent in 1995. The statement answered a challenge of the NCAA Presidents Commission to improve sportsmanship in college athletics, and has become a model for others to follow across the nation.

The development of the OVC sportsmanship statement began in June 1993 at the direction of the league’s presidents. A committee made up of athletics directors and faculty representatives drafted the initial statement, and all coaches and other administrators had the opportunity for input. The statement sets forth expectations for spirit groups, officials and fans, as well as the student-athletes and coaches. Here is a brief synopsis of each group’s expectations within the sportsmanship statement.

Administrators: Institutional administrators will create an environment of hospitality for visiting teams, particularly for those individuals at Conference institutions. Administrators will treat the visiting teams and its fans in the same manner that they would want their teams to be treated.

Coaches: Coaches have the greatest amount of influence over whether young people in their programs are taught and follow the high principles of sportsmanship. The OVC has been benefited by coaches who have risked losing a contest by removing student-athletes who have demonstrated disrespect for their opponents. This discipline measure educates that individual about the importance of sportsmanship over participation and winning, and helps counteract the constant messages received from many professional athletes who demonstrate a lack of respect for opponents.

Student-Athletes: Student-athletes at OVC institutions will be expected to treat opponents with sportsmanship, and there will be no tolerance for taunting and baiting of opponents. OVC student-athletes must understand that they are perhaps the most visible representatives of their institutions and their behavior is observed and emulated by many who are younger. OVC student-athletes must honor the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of representing our schools by behaving with dignity and class on and off the field.

Spirit Groups: Like our student-athletes, spirit groups are visible representatives of our universities, and they are expected to show decent behavior.

Cheerleaders, bands and other spirit groups are admitted to contests to support their teams and assist in creating a fun atmosphere, but they will not be allowed to disrupt or confront opposing teams.

Officials: Officials will enforce the rules regarding sportsmanship without tolerance for abuse. Players and coaches will receive their only warning prior to the contest, and once the contest begins, penalties will be assessed for violations of unsportsmanlike conduct.

Fans: We know all fans are embarrassed by the inappropriate behavior of a few who may engage in confrontational and threatening actions towards officials, visiting fans, players or coaches. Those individuals may be dismissed to provide a better environment for others.

The Conference believes that the effort to meet the expectations outlined in the sportsmanship statement will increase the attractiveness at our athletics events by creating a healthy environment for competition. A complete copy of the sportsmanship statement can be obtained by calling the OVC office at (615) 371-1698.

The OVC has a variety of awards to recognize sportsmanship by its studentathletes, coaches, administrators and teams. In 1998, the OVC established the Steve Hamilton Sportsmanship Award, presented annually to a male or female junior or senior student-athlete who best exemplifies the characteristics of the former Morehead State student-athlete, coach and administrator. Hamilton is

OVC HALL OF FAME

the only individual to have ever played in a NCAA Basketball Championship, a Major League Baseball World Series (New York Yankees) and a National Basketball Association Championship Series (Minnesota Lakers).

In 2003-04 the League began awarding the Institutional Sportsmanship Award, given to the OVC member institution selected by its peers to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. In 2005-06 the League expanded the sportsmanship award program by adding the Team Sportsmanship Award. An award is given to each sport sponsored by the OVC and is voted on by the student-athletes and coaches of the respective sports.

OVC SPORTSMANSHIP HONOREES Steve Hamilton Sportsmanship Award Winners 1998-99 Julie Virta (women’s basketball), Austin Peay 1999-00 Michael Turner (men’s basketball), Murray State 2000-01 Kelly Pendleton (women’s basketball), UT Martin 2001-02 Grant Swallows (football), Tennessee Tech 2002-03 Brooke Armistead (women’s basketball), Austin Peay 2003-04 Kandi Brown (women’s basketball), Morehead State 2004-05 Cassandra Peek (women’s basketball), Austin Peay 2005-06 Zac Schlader (men’s basketball), Austin Peay 2006-07 Adonia Bivins (women’s soccer), Austin Peay 2007-08 Beth Boden (softball), Tennessee Tech 2008-09 Carrie Burggraf (track & field), Austin Peay 2009-10 Carrie Burggraf (track & field), Austin Peay 2010-11 Abby O’Connor (volleyball), Eastern Kentucky 2011-12 Jon Clinard (baseball), Austin Peay 2012-13 Sean Bailey (tennis), Austin Peay 2013-14 J.J. Mann (basketball), Belmont 2014-15 Alison Alcott (soccer), Belmont 2015-16 Dalton Screws (football), Jacksonville State 2016-17 Jessica Twaddle (softball), Murray State Institutional Sportsmanship Award Winners 2003-04 Southeast Missouri State University 2004-05 Samford University 2005-06 Samford University 2006-07 Morehead State University 2007-08 Austin Peay State University 2008-09 Eastern Kentucky University 2009-10 Eastern Kentucky University 2010-11 Southeast Missouri State University 2011-12 Tennessee Tech University 2012-13 Eastern Kentucky University 2013-14 Belmont University 2014-15 Belmont University 2015-16 Belmont University 2016-17 Austin Peay State University Football Team Sportsmanship Award Winners 2005-06 Samford University 2006-07 Eastern Illinois University 2007-08 Austin Peay State University 2008-09 Austin Peay State University 2009-10 Eastern Illinois University 2010-11 Southeast Missouri State University 2011-12 Austin Peay State University 2012-13 Southeast Missouri State University 2013-14 Eastern Kentucky University 2014-15 Eastern Kentucky University 2015-16 Tennessee Technological University 2016-17 Murray State University

The Ohio Valley Conference organized a Hall of Fame in 1977. Membership is limited to coaches, administrators, faculty and staff members who have been associated with the OVC for at least five (5) years and have had extensive outstanding service to the Conference. Unless a tie in the selection procedure occurs, there shall be no more than three (3) inductees annually. Voting for the award is done in the spring and the induction takes place at the OVC Honors Luncheon, which is held annually at the end of May. Following the 2016 ceremony, the Hall of Fame now has 81 members.

Dr. Joe Morgan, APSU (1977) Mr. Charles Hughes, EKU (1977) Dr. Robert Martin, EKU (1977) Dr. Adron Doran, MOR (1977) Mr. Roy Stewart, MUR (1977) Dr. W.E. Derryberry, TTU (1977) Mr. Hooper Eblen, TTU (1997) Dr. Kelly Thompson, WKU (1977) Mr. Ed Diddle, Sr., WKU (1977) Mr. L.T. Smith, WKU (1977) Dr. Dave Aaron, APSU (1978) Mr. Bob Laughlin, MOR (1978) Mr. Ted Hornback, WKU (1978) Dr. Quill E. Cope, MTSU (1978) Mr. J.D. Rayburn, MUR (1979) Mr. Nick Denes, WKU (1979) Mr. Raymond H. Brown, TTU (1980) Dr. Dero G. Downing, WKU (1980) Mr. P.V. Overall, TTU (1981) Mr. Arthur L. Guepe, OVC (1982) Mr. Charles M. Murphy, MTSU (1982)

Mr. Malcolm P. Quillen, TTU (1984) Mr. Ellis T. Johnson, MOR (1985) Mr. John “Sonny” Allen, MOR (1987) Mr. Wilburn Tucker, TTU (1987) Mr. Johnny Reagan, MUR (1988) Dr. George Fisher, APSU (1988) Mr. John Oldham, WKU / TTU (1989) Mr. Jimmy Earle, MTSU (1989) Dr. Sam Ingram, MTSU (1990) Mr. Bennie Purcell, MUR (1990) Mr. Donald G. Combs, EKU (1991) Mr. Steve Hamilton, MOR (1991) Mr. James E. Delany, OVC (1992) Mr. E.K. Patty, MTSU (1993) Ms. Marynell Meadors, TTU (1993) Mr. Edward S. Temple, TSU (1995) Mr. John Ogles, APSU (1996) Dr. Guy Penny, MOR (1996) Dr. Arliss Roaden, TTU (1996) Mr. John Stanford, MTSU (1997) Dr. Kala Stroup, MUR / SEMO (1997)

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Dr. Margaret N. Perry, UTM (1998) Dr. Leon Bibb, APSU (1999) Mr. Cal Luther, MUR / UTM (2000) Mr. R.L. “Buddy” Patey, OVC (2000) Dr. Nolan Fowler, MOR / TTU (2001) Dr. Angelo Volpe, TTU (2001) Mr. Jim Ward, EKU (2002) Mr. Roy Kidd, EKU (2003) Dr. Bobby Barton, EKU (2004) Mr. Wayne Martin, MOR (2004) Mr. Bill Cornell, MUR (2005) Dr. David Larimore, TTU (2005) Mr. Karl Park, EKU (2005) Dr. Geri Polvino, EKU (2005) Mr. Dan Beebe, OVC (2006) Mr. Paul McBrayer, EKU (2006) Mr. Don Wade, TTU (2006) Dr. Thurston Banks, TTU (2007) Mr. Steve Newton, MUR (2007) Mr. Bill Worrell, TTU (2007) Mr. Elvis Green, MUR (2008)

Mr. Joey Haines, SEMO/AP (2009) Mr. Larry Inman, EKU/MTSU (2009) Mr. Chuck Kimmel, APSU (2010) Mr. David Mays, TTU (2010) Mr. Ron English, OVC (2011) Mr. Bobby Nichols, TTU (2011) Mr. Bob Spoo, EIU (2012) Dr. Martha Mullins, EKU (2013) Dr. Robert “Bob” Bell, TTU (2014) Margaret Simmons, MUR (2014) Dr. Rex Chaney, MOR (2015) Jim Skidmore, JSU (2015) Dr. Doug Whitlock, EKU (2015) Frank Beamer, MUR (2016) Dr. Gaines Hunt, APSU (2016) Dr. William Meehan, JSU (2016) Dr. Sherry Hoppe, APSU (2017) Mike Strickland, BEL/MUR (2017)

Beth DeBauche - Commissioner Elizabeth (Beth) DeBauche was named commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) on July 29, 2009, becoming the seventh full-time commissioner in the history of the OVC. As commissioner, she answers to each of the 12 OVC schools’ presidents and works with them to set the strategic direction of the conference.

DeBauche (pronounced De-Bush), a Green Bay, Wisconsin native, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in history and government from Saint Mary’s College in Indiana, and her master’s degree in communications from Notre Dame. She went on to complete her juris doctorate from the Notre Dame School of Law. After a brief stint in the field of law, DeBauche turned her attention to the world of college athletics. She got her start at Vanderbilt University, where she was the assistant athletic director for compliance from August 1994 to November 1996. From there, she worked as an assistant and later associate commissioner for the Southeastern Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, from November 1996 through August 2002.

In 2002, she relocated to Indianapolis to work in the home office of the NCAA, where she was responsible for coordinating Division I initiatives through the NCAA governance structure, as well as helping to manage the Division I agenda. She was also a liaison to governance representatives, external constituents groups and NCAA staff regarding legislative and governance activities.

After seven years with the NCAA, she made her way back to the South and took the commissioner position for the OVC in 2009.

The conference has seen several changes under DeBauche’s leadership, including the launch of a branding initiative and the league’s first tagline: “Inspiring Excellence Since 1948.” She has also played a key role in upgrading the OVC Digital Network to HD video and expanding viewership.

During DeBauche’s time with the OVC, student-athletes have achieved high levels of success, not only on the field, but also in the classroom. The league has consistently seen a record number of honorees on the OVC Medal of Honor and OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. In order to help students succeed, DeBauche sponsors leadership programming for OVC student-athletes and coaches through oncampus summits.

DeBauche serves on the NCAA Committee on Academics and is the Vice President of the Collegiate Commissioner’s Association (CCA). She has served on the the Committee on Institutional Performance, the Division I Strategic Vision and Planning Committee and the Division I Management Council. She is also the FCS representative to the “Coalition To Protect the Student-Athlete Experience” communications steering committee and serves as the chairwoman of the National Letter of Intent (NLI) Policy and Review Committee.

She is a board member with the Nashville Sports Council and the Nashville YWCA, a member of the Nashville Catholic Business Women’s League, the women’s networking group CABLE, the Nashville Rotary, the International Women’s Forum of Tennessee, and a graduate of Leadership Nashville.

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Kate Barnett - Asst. Commissioner/Championships & Compliance Kate Barnett joinred the OVC staff as Assistant Commissioner for Championships and Compliance on in August 2016 Barnett, who earned her undergraduate degree from Bluffton University and her master’s degree from Belmont University, joined the OVC after serving as the Director of Championships at the Southern Conference for the past two years. There she was directly responsible for the coordination of 13 Southern Conference championships. In her role she managed and approved budgets, facilitated the championship bid process and collaborated with on the marketing, promotion and sponsorships fulfillment for each championship.

Prior to joining the Southern Conference Barnett was an intern for the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) during the 2013-14 academic year. There she assisted with the management of the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA), the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) and the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA).

From August 2011 to May 2013 Barnett served as a graduate assistant in game operations at Belmont, where she helped develop game management procedures and policies, establish and implement weather protocol and assist with arena and field setup for each athletic contest. She also served as the Bruins’ volleyball operations intern, coordinating team travel and lodging and facilitating bus and hotel contracts. She earned her Master’s of Sports Administration from Belmont in May 2013.

Prior to her arrival at Belmont, Barnett was a recipient of the NCAA Division III Ethnic Minority and Women’s Internship Grant at Ripon College. There, she held a variety of roles, including assisting in educating the staff on NCAA and Midwest Conference compliance guidelines. She also compiled the women’s basketball budget, served as a co-advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and was an assistant volleyball coach.

Barnett also served internships with the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, the Class “A” affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.

Barnett graduated from Bluffton University with a bachelor’s degree in sport management and business administration in May 2009. There she was a volleyball student-athlete and member of the SAAC.

Stephanie Castera - Asst. Commissioner/Institutional Services Castera was named Assistant Commissioner for Institutional Services on November 22, 2013 and began her duties with the OVC in January 2014. In February 2015 she added the role of Senior Woman Administrator (SWA).

Castera manages NCAA Division I governance, legislative and policy matters on behalf of the OVC while overseeing legislative issues such as the OVC’s annual balloting on NCAA legislative proposals, rules interpretations and education and outreach initiatives. She also serves as a liaison to the OVC Senior Compliance Administrators, Faculty Athletic Representatives (FAR’s), Senior Woman Administrators (SWA’s), Academic Services Administrators and the NCAA Academic and Membership Affairs staff. Castera also manages the NCAA Student Assistance Fund Program on behalf of OVC membership, coordinates the nomination and selection process for OVC Academic Awards and serves as sport oversight administrator for the sport of women’s volleyball.

In March 2017 she was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Board of Directors to a three-year term.

Castera joined the OVC staff after spending six-plus years working at the NCAA in several different roles. She started as an intern in the NCAA Eligibility Center in June 2007 and was in that role for a year before being hired as a coordinator in Academic and Membership Affairs. After nine months in the role as coordinator, Castera was promoted to assistant director, a position she has held until joining the OVC staff.

In her role at the NCAA she was a member of the Division I legislation team where she drafted proposals, editorial revisions and question and answer documents and assisted in NCAA Manual production. Castera is also a liaison to the NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet, the Amateurism Fact-Finding Committee and the Division I National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), as she provided legislative, interpretive and membership expertise to each group.

She was also an internal liaison to the NCAA Eligibility Center’s Amateurism Certification Team, a member of the Interpretation Leadership Development Team, a Rules Working Group member and the primary liaison to the AVCA. Castera also helped evaluate Division I APR Improvement Plans as well as analyzing and processing Division I penalty waivers. Castera has extensive experience in academic issues, including initial-eligibility issues, and is a regular presenter at NCAA regional rules seminars.

Castera received her undergraduate degree in sport administration from Ball State University in June 2006. At Ball State she was a student-athlete on the volleyball team. Following graduation she served a summer internship with the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour.

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Castera received her Master’s degree in sports administration higher education from Ball State in December 2007. During that time she served as a graduate assistant, teaching physical education/wellness classes in the Ball State Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science Department.

A native of Remsen, Iowa, the former Stephanie Bacan and her husband Luis Castera were married in March 2010. They welcomed their first child, Luis Andrew, in May 2016.

Brian Pulley - Asst. Commissioner/External Affairs Brian Pulley was named Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs on August 7, 2007.

Pulley’s duties include overseeing the league’s web streaming efforts, which included an overhaul and rebranding into the OVC Digital Network in 2012-13. The web streaming changed to a free model with HDquality and availability across all platforms which dramatically increased viewership and streamed a record number of events over the first three years. Pulley is the liaison to the OVC Digital Network Assessment and Accountability Group.

He is the liaison for the Conference’s multimedia rights holder, IMG College, as well as the OVC Alumni Directors, the OVC Middle Tennessee Alumni Board and oversees the OVC Internship Program.

Pulley helped develop and executive a comprehensive marketing plan for the OVC Basketball Championship as the event expanded and moved to Municipal Auditorium in Nashville prior to the 2010-11 season. The 2012 OVC Basketball Tournament saw the second-highest attendance at a neutral site in the event’s history.

Pulley served as the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Youth Clinics liaison for the 2014 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Final Four in Nashville.

Pulley brought over five years of sales experience to his current position, including completing an internship with the Conference in 2005-06. He has cultivated relationships for an array of business types and brings a comprehensive knowledge of game day operations as it applies to corporate activation.

Pulley came to the OVC after being an account executive with ISP Sports in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was responsible for soliciting and cultivating corporate partners for Georgia Tech Athletics. He also helped develop and implement promotions for Georgia Tech football, baseball and men’s basketball as well as being responsible for managing advertising inventory for Georgia Tech.

Pulley, a native of Springfield, Tennessee, received his bachelor’s degree in public relations from Middle Tennessee State University in December 1998. He completed his master’s of science degree in sports administration from Belmont University in May 2006.

It was during graduate school that he served as an intern with the Ohio Valley Conference, helping establish a group sales base, formulating a marketing plan and assisting with the OVC Basketball Championship among other duties.

Pulley is active with the Big Brother Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.

He and his wife Ashley were married in April 2011 and welcomed their first child, Ava Mae, in July 2013.

Kyle Schwartz - Asst. Commissioner/Strategic Communications Kyle Schwartz joined the OVC as Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations in November 2006. In August 2016 his title changed to Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Communications to better reflect the changing job responsibilities associated with collegiate athletics.

He is in charge of publicity efforts for the Conference and is the primary media relations contact for football, men’s basketball, baseball, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s golf. He serves as the media coordinator for the OVC’s annual basketball and baseball tournaments and is also in charge of coordinating special events for the Conference, including the league’s Honors Brunch and Hall of Fame and the annual Football and Basketball Media Days. Schwartz also oversees the OVC’s official website and social media platforms as well as the Conference’s OVC Extra blog and its Campus Correspondent’s program.

Beginning in 2015 he took over as the staff liaison to the men’s and women’s golf coaches groups and serves as tournament director for the OVC Men’s & Women’s Golf Championships.

In 2014 Schwartz served as the Local Media Coordinator for the 2014 Women’s Basketball Final Four which was held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The year prior he had served on the Media Coordination Committee for the Women’s Basketball Final Four in New Orleans. In 2012 he served as the Media Coordinator for the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Second/Third Rounds that the OVC hosted in Nashville; the OVC will also host the NCAA First and Seconrd Rounds in 2018.

Schwartz served as a timeout coordinator for the 2009-13 and 2015-17 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournaments and worked with the ConSIDA group at the Final

Fours in each of those years.

Schwartz is active with the promotion of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and serves as a voter in the FCS Top 25 poll in addition to also being a pollster in the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Top 30 poll.

Schwartz came to the OVC after spending four and a half years at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. There he served as the Assistant Director of Media Relations for two years, was promoted to Media Relations Coordinator in July 2004 and served as Director of Media Relations in his final year.

At Northern Colorado, Schwartz helped coordinate the media efforts of two NCAA, two conference and six independent championships, including four during the 2005-06 school year. Schwartz was honored by Collegiate Volleyball Update (CVU.com) with the first RESPecting Volleyball (Recognition for Excellence in Supporting and Promoting Volleyball) Award in 2005 and was ranked the No. 3 soccer SID in the country by Soccer Buzz magazine in 2004. The 2003 Northern Colorado volleyball guide he wrote, designed and edited won third place honors nationally in the CoSIDA publications contest.

Schwartz also spent two years as a graduate assistant in the Southeast Missouri State sports information department (2000-02). It was at SEMO that Schwartz received his master’s degree in athletic administration, graduating with honors. Schwartz received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Kentucky in May 2000, graduating cum laude. As an undergraduate, he interned with the Host Communications publishing group and also worked with the Kentucky Thoroughblades minor league hockey team.

Schwartz, a native of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), the United States Basketball Writer’s Association (USBWA), the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). He also serves on the NCAA Media Coordination/Statistics Advisory Group. For 11 years (June 2003-2014) he was a member of CoSIDA’s Academic All-American committee, serving as a district coordinator for football and the men’s at-large teams for the university division.

Schwartz and his wife, Angella, were married in June 2004. They welcomed their first child, Harrison Alexander, in August 2014.

TravisTellitocci - Asst. Commissioner for Football, Basketball, Officiating Travis Tellitocci was named Assistant Commissioner for Football, Basketball and Officiating on August 30, 2016.

Tellitocci (pronounced Tella-toss-see) joined the OVC staff after spending 10 years as a member of the Marist College staff. He joined the staff as the Assistant Athletics Director for External Affairs in 2006, was promoted to Associate Athletics Director for Internal Affairs in 2008, in 2013 became the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Affairs and was most recently promoted to Deputy Director of Athletics. In his role he was responsible for the oversite of the Athletics Department’s business operations, marketing, media relations, broadcasting, licensing, ticketing, club sports, intramurals and recreational activities.

Tellitocci played an integral role in the design and project management of numerous capital projects, including a multi-sport stadium, basketball office and locker room complex and arena renovation. He also restructured the Red Fox Club, the department’s fund-raising arm, which led to the highest revenue in its 35-year history. Tellitocci transformed the athletic department’s financial operations through the development and management of the department’s budget and integration to the Banner financial system.

During his time at Marist, Tellitocci oversaw a significant digital media implementation including the creation of the Red Fox Network which is the department’s live and on-demand video network. He led a facility enhancement that saw the installation of three high definition video boards and a control room. Tellitocci served as the executive producer and director for the Red Fox Network’s first live HD broadcast on ESPN3 and directed the 2016 Bernie Sander’s Presidential campaign event at McCann Arena.

Tellitocci also led a successful redesign of the athletic spirit marks and development of brand management guidelines for Marist. As part of the rebranding effort he negotiated and obtained a contract with Nike to serve as the department’s exclusive outfitter. The process led to the highest licensing revenue in the College’s history.

In 2008 he was also instrumental in helping Marist record the first sellout in its women’s basketball history as the program was chosen as the NCAA’s “Pack the House” challenge champion. In 2010-11 the athletics department was recognized by the NCAA as the national champion out of 179 participating institutions in the “Pack the House” initiative.

On the national level, Tellitocci has been involved with the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) since 2006. He has presented at the association’s convention and has served as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s (MAAC) representative since 2013.

Before joining the Marist staff, Tellitocci worked as Associate Producer for Scoreboard and Entertainment for the New York Mets. In that role he directed pre-game presentation on the field at Shea Stadium for all Mets home games.

Tellitocci acquired and supervised the pre-game entertainment, National Anthem singers, color guard, military flyovers and first pitch participants in addition to creating and executing game-day scripts and timelines. He also was responsible for the content and operation of Shea Stadium’s 11 LED video displays.

In 2014 Tellitocci was recognized as a Forty Under 40 honoree by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Tellitocci earned his bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in writing from Marist in 2004. He completed his Master’s degree in integrated marketing and communication at Marist in 2014.

A Benwood, West Virginia native, Tellitocci and his wife Bobbi Sue are the parents of two sons, Tyler and Hudson.

Lauren Berst - Director of Administration Lauren Berst joined the OVC staff in the fall of 2015 moving to Nashville after living in New York 15 years.

When in New York, Berst worked primarily as an actor on stage and on camera and voiced many commercials for television and radio.

Berst has extensive experience as an office manager, and worked for years as a personal and professional organizer. She is also a wine nerd, passing her Level 2 test with merit from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust.

Berst grew up around college athletics – her father worked at the NCAA for 43 years and her brother builds sports arenas.

A native of Kansas City, Berst got a B.F.A. in acting from the University of Evansville and an M.F.A. in acting from the National Theatre Conservatory.

Heather Brown - Director of Communications Heather Brown is in her 13th year with the Ohio Valley Conference in 2017-18. After the completion of a 10-month internship with the OVC, she served in the position of Assistant Director for Media Relations until her promotion of Director of Media Relations in December 2006. In August 2016 her title changed to Director of Communications to better reflect the changing job responsibilities associated with collegiate athletics.

Brown, the longest tenured member of the OVC staff, is the primary contact for soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, softball, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s rifle and men’s and women’s tennis.

She also serves at the Media Coordinator for the OVC Softball Championship which was held at a neutral site (Oxford, Alabama) for the first time in 2016. She also serves as the Assistant Media Coordinator for the OVC’s Basketball and Baseball Championships, including serving as the Baseball Championships official photographer. Brown is also the editor of the OVC Handbook which is published annually.

In 2014 she served as the Local Media Coordinator for the 2014 Division I NCAA Women’s Final Four which was held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Along with that role she has served on the Legacy Committee for the event including working with Junior Journalism and Women’s Portryal in the Media.

Brown has done extensive work with NCAA Championships, first serving as the assistant media relations coordinator for the first and second rounds of the 2005 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship and the second and third Rounds of the 2012 Championship in Nashville. The OVC will also host the first and second rounds in 2018. She has also worked the first and second round of the NCAA Women’s Tournament in each 2004, 2006 and 2007 and the Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2008 and 2011. In 2012 she worked the Women’s Final Four in New Orleans.

Brown was instrumental in getting the OVC started in social media, starting both Facebook and Twitter accounts for the league.

In 2013 helped plan the OVC’s Title IX Celebration Luncheon, an event that capped off a year-long celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Title IX. Each of the OVC’s 12-member institutions identified a pioneer in women’s athletics from their school to be honored during the year and celebrated at a home athletic event on their campus as well as the luncheon.

Prior to working with the Conference, the West Liberty, Ohio, native served a three-month internship in the sports information office at The Ohio State University after a one-year stint as a student assistant in the Bowling Green State University sports information office.

A 2003 graduate of BGSU, Brown earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management with an emphasis in sports information. She is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

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Jon Kuka - General Manger, OVC IMG Sports Marketing Jon Kuka joined the Ohio Valley Conference staff in April 2010 as the General Manager for OVC IMG Sports Marketing. Kuka has over 15 years in sales and sports marketing experience.

He joined the Conference staff as part of the OVC’s agreement with IMG College which was signed in February 2008. With the deal, IMG represents the OVC through category exclusive corporate partnership sales, as well as multimedia rights for the men’s basketball championship and other championship events.

In 2011 and 2012 Kuka was the recipient of the prestigious IMG Chairman’s Cup Award.

Prior to joining the OVC Kuka was the Director of Sales for Nelligan Sports Marketing at Middle Tennessee State University for two years. In that position he managed corporate sponsorships and initiated multimedia marketing rights for the Blue Raiders athletic department.

From 2001-07 Kuka worked in Knoxville with the Tennessee Smokies baseball club, the AA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. He began as a group sales representative and was promoted to Director of Group Sales and eventually Director of Sales.

As the Director of Sales, Kuka oversaw ticket sales and corporate sponsorships sales.

Kuka received his bachelor’s degree in sports administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2000. While in school Kuka interned with the Chattanooga Sports & Events Committee that assisted in marketing the city for attracting events such as the NCAA Division I Football National Championship.

He was also a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, the university cycling club and a participant in the 1999 Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships.

Kuka completed his MBA from Ohio Valley Conference member Tennessee Tech University in 2009.

A native of Chattanooga, Kuka resides with his wife, Alicia, daughter, Leah, and son, Andrew, in the Greater Nashville area.

Bryce Robinson - Director of Digital Media Robinson joined the OVC staff full-time in June 2014 as the Director of Digital Media after serving as an intern for the 2013-14 school year.

In his role Robinson is a liaison for OVC member institutions for matters pertaining to the OVC Digital Network as well as the OVCDN Assessment and Accountability Group. He also produces video content from OVC Championships in addition to producing ancillary content and video spots for the Conference.

In 2013-14 Robinson served as the leagues broadcasting and multimedia production intern. In that role he had oversight in producing, directing and filming six OVC Championships during the year, including baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. Each of those championships were broadcast on the OVC Digital Network while the volleyball and women’s basketball championships were also streamed on ESPN3. In addition Robinson assisted in editing and developing multiple video series for OVC platforms including “OVC Road Trip” and “What Inspires You” in addition to producing highlights of championship events.

Robinson, a native of Berea, Kentucky, obtained his bachelor’s degree in telecommunications from the University of Kentucky in 2010. He completed his master’s degree in sport administration from Belmont in May 2014.

At Belmont Robinson served as a graduate assistant where he worked directly with Belmont’s Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations as the Video Services Director, producing and directing OVC Digital Network broadcasts for home sporting events as well as other ancillary content and video spots.

Jonathan Owens - Asst. Director Championships/Administration Jonathan Owens joined the OVC staff on a full-time basis in September 2016 as Assistant Director of Championships and Administration.

Owens served as a Digital Production intern for the OVC in 2014-15 school year in addition to helping with OVC Digital Network broadcasts during the 2015-16 year. In his role he assisted with all aspects of OVC Digital Network broadcasts during OVC Championships including as a producer. He also captured and edited footage for OVC communications platforms.

Since August 2012 Owens worked with the Tennessee State sports production department serving as the lead video producer. In his role in video production he was in charge of producing broadcasts for the OVC Digital Network in addition to assisting with 10 • 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide

the teaching and development of sports production students.

Owens has assisted with numerous OVC championship events over the past two years and was a part of the local organizing staff for the 2014 NCAA Division I Women’s Final Four which was hosted by the OVC in Nashville.

Owens, a Georgia native, earned his bachelor’s degree in communications (with an emphasis in integrated marketing) and his Master’s degree in sports administration from Tennessee State University.

While at TSU Owens was the captain of the Tigers cross country team his junior and senior years. He was also selected as a recipient of the Arthur Ashe student-athlete award (2011) and also Male Student-Athlete of the Year (2013).

Matt Young - Coordinator of Football Officiating Matt Young was named Ohio Valley Conference Coordinator of Football Officiating on March 23, 2017.

Young is in charge of recruiting, training and developing the OVC football officials, as well the game selection and assignment and evaluation of those officials and oversight of an officials’ observation program.

Young has served as an Ohio Valley Conference official since 2006, beginning as a supplemental referee in 2006, and becoming a staff referee in 2007. For the past two years, he has served as an OVC position chief.

Young has worked seven FCS Playoff games, including the 2009 National Championship game between Montana and Villanova played in Chattanooga. In 2011 he was awarded the OVC’s Haley-Heriges Award for Outstanding Officiating. He has also served as President of the OVC Football Officials’ Association.

Young has also served as a supplemental referee for the Sun Belt Conference (2011-13), referee in the Mid-South Conference (2004-06), the Arena Football League 2 (2009) and the National Indoor Football League (2006-07). He was named Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Official of the Year in 2006.

Since 2014, Young has served as the Coordinator of High School Football Officials for the Northern Kentucky Officials Association of the KHSAA as well as the Coordinator of High School Basketball Officials for the 9th Region Basketball Officials Association of the KHSAA. He has been the Director of Training and Development for the Northern Kentucky Officials Association since 2003 and has been an evaluator for the KHSAA for the state football championships and the Girls Sweet 16 Basketball Tournament.

Young received his bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University in 1994.

He received his Masters of Divinity degree and is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. He currently serves as Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newport, Kentucky. Young also serves as chaplain for the Newport Fire/EMS Department.

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION (FCS) CONFERENCE ALIGNMENT BIG SKY (13) Cal Poly Eastern Washington Idaho State Montana Montana State North Dakota Northern Arizona Northern Colorado Portland State Sacramento State Southern Utah UC Davis Weber State BIG SOUTH (6) Charleston Southern Gardner-Webb Kennesaw State Liberty # Monmouth Presbyterian College CAA FOOTBALL (12) Albany Delaware Elon James Madison Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island Richmond Stony Brook Towson Villanova William & Mary IVY (8) Brown Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Penn Princeton Yale MID-EASTERN (11) Bethune-Cookman Delaware State Florida A&M Hampton Howard Morgan State Norfolk State North Carolina A&T North Carolina Central Savannah State* South Carolina State

MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL (10) Illinois State Indiana State Missouri State North Dakota State UNI South Dakota South Dakota State Southern Illinois Western Illinois Youngstown State NORTHEAST (7) Bryant Central Connecticut State Duquesne Robert Morris Sacred Heart St. Francis (Pa.) Wagner OHIO VALLEY (9) Austin Peay Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State Murray State Southeast Missouri Tennessee State Tennessee Tech UT Martin PATRIOT (7) Bucknell Colgate Fordham Georgetown Holy Cross Lafayette Leigh

SOUTHERN (9) Chattanooga Citadel East Tennessee State Furman Mercer Samford VMI Western Carolina Wofford SOUTHLAND (11) Abilene Christian Central Arkansas Houston Baptist Incarnate Word Lamar McNeese State Nicholls Northwestern State Sam Houston State Southeastern Louisiana Stephen F. Austin SOUTHWESTERN (10) East Alabama A&M Alabama State Alcorn State Jackson State Mississippi Valley State West Arkansas-Pine Bluff Grambling State Prairie View A&M Southern* Texas Southern *Not eligible for postseason play # - Reclassifying to FBS

PIONEER (11) Butler Campbell Davidson Dayton Drake Jacksonville Marist Morehead State San Diego Stetson Valparaiso

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2017 OVC SEASON NOTES/PREVIEW

PRESEASON ALL-OVC HONORS Predicted Order of Finish 1. Jacksonville State (16 first-place votes) 2. UT Martin (2) 3. Tennessee State 4. Eastern Illinois 5. Eastern Kentucky 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Southeast Missouri 8. Murray State 9. Austin Peay

128 107 96 81 68 64 42 41 21

For the fourth year in a row and sixth time in eight years, Jacksonville State has been picked the preseason favorite in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Gamecocks, who were perfect in league play for the third-straight year in 2016, received 16 of a possible 18 first-place votes in a poll of league head coaches and sports information directors.

Preseason All-OVC Team QB Troy Cook, UT Martin RB Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State RB Jaimiee Bowe, UT Martin RB Yeedee Thaenrat, Tennessee Tech WR Patrick Smith, Tennessee State WR Jordon Gandy, Murray State C Thomas Burton, Tennessee State OG Justin Lea, Jacksonville State OG Robert Burleigh, UT Martin OT Dylan Cline, Jacksonville State OT Kadarren Bond, UT Martin DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB DB

Ebenezer Ogundeko, Tennessee State Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State Aaron Patrick, Eastern Kentucky Randy Robinson, Jacksonville State Siran Neal, Jacksonville State Joel McCandless, Jacksonville State Chad Meredith, Southeast Missouri Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State Kahlid Hagens, UT Martin Reggie Hall, Jacksonville State D’Montre Wade, Murray State Tae Martin, UT Martin

K P RS RS

Lane Clark, Tennessee State Keith Wrzuszczak, Eastern Kentucky Cameron Sanders, Southeast Missouri Chris Rowland, Tennessee State

Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Patrick Smith (WR), Tennessee State Preseason Defensive Players of the Year Darius Jackson (DL), Jacksonville State Tennessee State senior wide receiver Patrick Smith and Jacksonville State senior defensive lineman Darius Jackson were named the 2017 OVC Preseason Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year.

Jacksonville State led the way with nine total preseason selections. UT Martin had six picks, followed by five picks from Tennessee State, two picks apiece from Eastern Kentucky, Murray State and Southeast Missouri and one apiece from Eastern Illinois and Tennessee Tech.

Returning players who were first-team All-OVC selections last year (17 in total) were automatic selections to the preseason team this year. The squad also included five players who were second-team picks in 2016. Of the 28 total selections, 19 were seniors, six were juniors. and three were sophomores.

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Let’s Get It Started: The 70th season of Ohio Valley Conference football will get underway earlier than usual this season as Jacksonville State plays in the Guardian Credit Union Kickoff Classic which will take place in Week Zero on Saturday, August 26. Six other OVC teams will play on Thursday, August 31 while the final two teams will play on Saturday, September 2. The OVC is made up of nine football-playing schools in 2016. Since its beginning, 15 of the 18 total schools that have played football in the league have claimed at least one championship.

Recent Playoff Success: Beginning with the 2001 season the OVC went until 2013 without a FCS Playoff victory. But over the past four seasons OVC teams have performed well in the playoffs. In 2013 the OVC placed three teams in the field for the first time and each won at least one game with Eastern Illinois and Jacksonville State advancing to the quarterfinals (the first time that had happened in the league since 1991). Two years ago Jacksonville State (who during that year became the first OVC team ranked No. 1 in the Top 25 since 1999) won three playoff games to become the first OVC team to advance to the National Championship game since 1982. Along the way JSU set an OVC record for points in a playoff game with 58 against Charleston Southern in the quarterfinals, and then broke the record a week later in a 62-10 victory over Sam Houston State in the semifinals.

The FCS Playoffs: In 2010 the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoff field expanded to 20 teams, up from 16 previously, and in 2013 the field increased to 24 for the first time. The expansion in 2010 to 20 teams was the first since the field grew from 12 to 16 teams in 1997. The 24-team field is comprised of 10 automatic bids and 14 at-large berths. There are eight first round matchups (16 total teams), while eight (8) teams receive a bye into the second round. For the eighth time in 2017, the championship game will be played in Frisco, Texas at Toyota Stadium, a 20,500-seat multi-purpose stadium. The Southland Conference will serve as the host of the championship, which will be held on Saturday, January 6.

OVC on ESPN3: For the fifth-straight year the OVC is producing a “Game of the Week” package that will air on ESPN3 this fall. The eight-game schedule is once again in conjunction with Tupelo Raycom (formerly WebStream Sports). Kevin Ingram, host of “The Wake Up Zone” on 104.5 The Zone in Nashville, will handle play-by-play duties while Bob Belvin, on-air talent and contributor at 100.7 FM/AM 540 (ESPN Clarksville), will provide analysis. The duo has worked together each of the past five years in the league’s TV package. The OVC Football Game of the Week package is part of an overall five-year agreement with ESPN which was announced in October 2013.

Sept. 23 - Tennessee State at UT Martin, 4:00 p.m. CT Sept. 30 - Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m. CT Oct. 14 - Eastern Kentucky at Jacksonville State, 3:00 p.m. CT Oct. 21 - Jacksonville State at Eastern Illinois, 2:00 p.m. CT Oct. 28 - Wildcard Selection Nov. 4 - Wildcard Selection Nov. 11 - Wildcard Selection Nov. 18 - Wildcard Selection Sgt. York Trophy Presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee: Beginning in 2014 Delta Dental of Tennessee became the presenting sponsor of the Sgt. York Trophy.

The trophy (founded in 2007 by the Nashville Sports Council and OVC) goes to the winner of the quadrangular season football series between the four OVC footballplaying schools located in the state of Tennessee (Austin Peay, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech and UT Martin). The award is only the second traveling trophy that involves more than two teams in college sports; the other is the Commander in Chief’s Trophy which has been contested between Air Force, Army and Navy annually since 1972. The award is named in honor of Alvin C. York, the most noted Soldier of World War I. As a corporal in the 2nd battalion, 328th Infantry, in the Battle of the Meuse River-Argonne (Oct. 8, 1918), York and seven other soldiers captured 132 prisoners, was promoted to sergeant and received the Distinguished Service Cross, the French Croix de Guerre, the French Legion of Honor, the Croce di Guerra of Italy and the War Medal of Montenegro. Upon his return to the United States in 1919, he was bestowed the Congressional Medal of Honor.

A Look at the Coaches: All nine OVC coaches from last season return to their respective teams in 2017. It marks the first time since the 2011 season that all nine league coaches have returned. Jacksonville State’s John Grass and Tennessee State’s Rod Reed are currently the only two OVC coaches who are coaching at their alma mater. The longest tenured coach in the league is UT Martin’s Jason

Simpson who enters his 12th season with the Skyhawks in 2017; Simpson is the eighth-winningest coach in OVC history (72 total victories), and can move up to seventh with one more victory.

Preseason Forecasts: Jacksonville State has been tabbed the favorite heading into the 2017 season. Is being picked first in the preseason poll necessarily a good thing?

In the past 38 years of preseason polls (all that were available), the preseason predicted champion has only gone on to win the OVC Championship 17 times (44.7%).

Five times in the last 10 years the preseason favorite has gone on to win the OVC Championship (including each of the past four years).

Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Predicted Champion Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Jacksonville State

Actual Champion Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Southeast Missouri Eastern Kentucky/Jax State/Tennessee Tech Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Jacksonville State ?

OVC Digital Network: The OVC launched the OVC Digital Network (OVCDN) in August 2012. The OVCDN is the exclusive home for live web streamed athletic contests involving OVC schools. Overall 2017-18 marks the 12th year the OVC has streamed live events. Starting with the re-branding of the streaming in 201213, events were offered free of charge and in an HD format and featured improved quality thanks to an investment in new equipment conference-wide. Fans also find it easier to log onto OVCDigitalNetwork.com to access the streams and can do so without any registration. The feed also includes DVR functionality and streams are archived immediately after completion of the live event. The events are available on any computer, tablet or smart phone as well as the Roku streaming media player.

Approximately 36 OVC football games will be available on the OVCDN this season.

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Following are a look at the top statistical returners this season based on their production during the 2016 season (current year of eligibility indicated in parenthesis).

Passing Jesse Hosket, SEMO (Sr.) Troy Cook, UTM (Sr.) Austin Green, EIU (Sr.)

Comp.-Att. Yds. 178-356 2,332 16-298 2,321 68-109 642

TD/Int. 11/7 22/12 2/4

Rushing Roc Thomas, JSU (Sr.) Yeedee Thaenrat, TTU (So.) Jaimiee Bowe, UTM (Jr.) Mareio McGraw, MUR (So.) Kentel Williams, APSU (So.)

Att. 127 159 181 101 101

Yds. 782 707 747 571 541

TD’s 7 6 7 6 6

Receiving Jordon Gandy, MUR (Sr.) Patrick Smith, TSU (Sr.) Dontez Byrd, TTU (Sr.) Jared Beard, APSU (Sr. Steven Newbold, TSU (So.)

Rec. 62 61 74 71 41

Yds. 976 966 933 910 784

TD’s 11 13 7 7 6

Tackles Gunnar Scholato, APSU (Jr.) Jeffrey Canady, EKU (Sr.) Josh Poplar, TTU (Jr.) Zachary Wade, MUR (Sr.) Chris Collins, TSU (Sr.

UT 54 46 40 35 58

AT 70 77 65 55 29

Total 124 123 105 90 87

Sacks Darius Jackson, JSU (Sr.) Aaron Patrick, EKU (Jr.) Nick Horne, EIU (Sr.) Troy-Wayne Quinn, MUR (Sr.) Randy Robinson, JSU (Jr.) Interceptions Kahlid Hagens, UTM (Sr.) Marlon Bridges, JSU (So.) Terrell Bonds, TSU (Sr.) D’Montre Wade, MUR (Sr.) Joseph Este, UTM (Sr.)

Sacks 10.0 7.0 5.0 4.5 4.5 Int. 4 4 3 3 3

Yds. 62 48 25 31 28

Yds. 81 9 22 17 18

TD’s 1 0 0 0 0

ALL-TIME COACHING VICTORIES Following the 2011 season Eastern Illinois head coach Bob Spoo retired after compiling 92 wins while EIU was a member of the OVC, the fifth-most in Conference history. In total 92 coaches have led programs while a member of the OVC from 1948 to the present.

Coach Years Record 1. Roy Kidd (EKU) 1964-02 315-123-8 (.715) 2. Boots Donnelly (AP/MT) 1977-78, 79-98 154-94-1 (.620) 3. Charles Murphy (MTSU) 1952-68 117-53-5 (.683) 4. Jimmy Feix (WKU) 1968-81 99-43-5 (.690) 5. Bob Spoo (EIU) 1996-11 92-82 (.529) 6. Don Wade (TTU) 1968-82 81-78-3 (.509) 7. Jack Crowe (JSU) 2003-12 73-39 (.652) 8. Jason Simpson (UTM) 2006-present 72-54 (.571) 9. Wilburn Tucker (TTU) 1954-67 70-66-5 (.514) 10. Bill Furgerson (MUR) 1967-77 60-49-4 (.549) 17. Rod Reed (TSU) 2010-present 43-37 (.538) 27. John Grass (JSU) 2014-present 33-6 (.846) 53. Kim Dameron (EIU) 2014-present 18-17 (.514) 63. Tom Matukewicz (SEMO) 2014-present 12-22 (.353) 72. Mitch Stewart (MUR) 2015-present 7-15 (.318) 75. Marcus Satterfield (TTU) 2016-present 5-6 (.455) 81. Mark Elder (EKU) 2016-present 3-8 (.273) 92. Will Healy (APSU) 2016-present 0-11 (.000)

Darius Jackson was named to five All-American teams following the 2016 season and earned 2017 OVC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors. In 12 games a year ago he made 48 tackles, 15.5 tackles-for-loss, 10.0 sacks, an interception, recovered two fumbles, forced a fumble and has a pass breakup for the OVC champions.

Note: Wins are in all games while team has been a member of the Ohio Valley Conference.

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2018 OVC SCHEDULE

2017 COMPOSITE OVC SCHEDULE Saturday, August 26 Jacksonville State vs. Chattanooga, 5:00 p.m. (ESPN) (Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff – Montgomery, AL) Thursday, August 31 Eastern Illinois at Indiana State, 6:00 p.m. (ESPN3) Kentucky Wesleyan at Murray State, 6:00 p.m.

Tennessee State at Georgia State, 6:00 p.m. (ESPN3) Clarion at UT Martin, 6:00 p.m.

Austin Peay at Cincinnati, 6:00 p.m. (ESPN3) Western Illinois at Tennessee Tech, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 2 Eastern Kentucky at Western Kentucky, 6:00 p.m.

Southeast Missouri at Kansas, 6:00 p.m. (ESPN3) Saturday, September 9 Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky, 11:00 a.m. (SECN) UT Martin at Ole Miss, 11:00 a.m. (SEC Network +) Jacksonville State at Georgia Tech, 11:30 a.m.

Southeast Missouri at Dayton, 12:00 p.m.

Austin Peay at Miami (Ohio), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN3) Eastern Illinois at Northern Illinois, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN3) Central Arkansas at Murray State, 6:00 p.m.

Tennessee State vs. Jackson St., 6 p.m. (Memphis, TN) Tennessee Tech at Kennesaw State, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21 *Jacksonville State at Eastern Illinois, 2 p.m. (ESPN3) *UT Martin at Eastern Kentucky, 2:00 p.m. *Southeast Missouri at Austin Peay, 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 28 *Tennessee State at Tennessee Tech, 1:30 p.m. *Eastern Illinois at UT Martin, 2:00 p.m. *Eastern Kentucky at Murray State, 3:00 p.m. *Southeast Missouri at Jacksonville State, 3:00 p.m.

September 22 Austin Peay at UT Martin Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois Southeast Missouri at Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech at Jacksonville State September 29 Austin Peay at Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois at Tennessee Tech UT Martin at Murray State

Saturday, November 4 *Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Illinois, 1:00 p.m. *Murray State at Jacksonville State, 1:00 p.m. *UT Martin at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m. *Austin Peay at Tennessee Tech, 1:30 p.m.

Virginia U. of Lynchburg at Tennessee State, 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 11 *Austin Peay at Eastern Kentucky, 12:00 p.m. *Tennessee Tech at Murray State, 1:00 p.m. *Southeast Missouri at Tennessee State, 2:00 p.m. *Jacksonville State at UT Martin, 2:00 p.m.

October 6 Tennessee State at Austin Peay Murray State at Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State at Eastern Kentucky Southeast Missouri at Tennessee Tech October 13 Austin Peay at Southeast Missouri Eastern Illinois at Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky at UT Martin Tennessee State at Murray State

Thursday, November 16 *Tennessee State at Jacksonville State, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 16 Tennessee Tech at Ball State, 2:00 p.m. (ESPN3) Illinois State at Eastern Illinois, 2:00 p.m.

Murray State at Missouri State, 2:00 p.m.

Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M, 5 p.m. (Tampa, Fla.) UT Martin at Chattanooga, 5:00 p.m. (ESPN3) Southern Illinois at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m.

Morehead State at Austin Peay, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 18 Saint Francis at Eastern Kentucky, 12:00 p.m. *Murray State at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m. *UT Martin at Tennessee Tech, 1:30 p.m. *Eastern Illinois at Austin Peay, 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 23 *Tennessee State at UT Martin, 4:00 p.m. (ESPN3) *Tennessee Tech at Eastern Kentucky, 5:00 p.m. *Austin Peay at Murray State, 6:00 p.m. *Southeast Missouri at Eastern Illinois, 6:00 p.m.

Liberty at Jacksonville State, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 2 FCS Playoffs Second Round (campus sites)

October 20 UT Martin at Eastern Illinois Murray State at Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State at Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech at Tennessee State October 27

Saturday, November 25 FCS Playoffs First Round (campus sites)

Tennessee Tech at Austin Peay Eastern Illinois at Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State at Murray State

Saturday, September 30 *Eastern Kentucky at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m. *Jacksonville State at Tennessee Tech, 6:00 p.m. *Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m. (ESPN3) *UT Martin at Austin Peay, 6:00 p.m.

Murray State at Louisville, TBA Saturday, October 7 *Murray State at UT Martin, 2:00 p.m. *Jacksonville State at Austin Peay, 4:00 p.m. *Tennessee State at Eastern Kentucky, 5:00 p.m. *Tennessee Tech at Eastern Illinois, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 14 *Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m. *Eastern Illinois at Murray State, 3:00 p.m. *Eastern Kentucky at Jacksonville St., 3 p.m. (ESPN3) *Austin Peay at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m.

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Friday, December 8/Saturday, December 9 FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals (campus sites)

Southeast Missouri at UT Martin November 3 Eastern Kentucky at Austin Peay UT Martin at Jacksonville State

Friday, December 15/Saturday, December 16 FCS Playoffs Semifinals (campus sites)

Murray State at Tennessee Tech

Saturday, January 6 Division I National Championship, TBA (Frisco, Texas)

November 10

* - Denotes OVC contest All Times CENTRAL Dates and times subject to change All Conference games and home non-conference games featuring OVC schools will be available live on the OVC Digital Network (OVCDigitalNetwork. com).

Tennessee State at Southeast Missouri

Austin Peay at Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State at Tennessee State Southeast Missouri at Murray State Tennessee Tech at UT Martin November 17 Murray State at Austin Peay Eastern Illinois at Southeast Missouri Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee Tech UT Martin at Tennessee State

ESPN3 Game of the Week Wildcard Dates 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18

AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS Fortera Stadium (8,000) - Opened in 1946; Renovated in 2014.

Dr. Alisa White President

Ryan Ivey Athletics Director

at Cincinnati (ESPN3)

6:00 p.m.

Cincinnati leads 5-0; Last Meeting: UC won 72-10 (9/3/11)

Sept. 9

at Miami (Ohio) (ESPN3)

2:30 p.m.

First meeting

Sept. 16 Morehead State (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Morehead State leads 27-17; Last Meeting: APSU won 23-21 (11/11/06)

Sept. 23 at Murray State* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Murray State leads 36-14; Last Meeting: MSU won 45-17 (10/1/16)

Sept. 30 UT Martin* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

UT Martin leads 38-25-2; Last Meeting: UTM won 45-31 (10/8/16)

Oct. 7

Jacksonville State* (OVCDN)

4:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 18-6-3; Last Meeting: JSU won 34-14 (10/15/16)

Oct. 14

at Tennessee State* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 13-6; Last Meeting: TSU won 41-40 (11/5/16)

Oct. 21

Southeast Missouri* (HC) (OVCDN) 4:00 p.m.

Southeast Missouri leads 15-6; Last Meeting: SEMO won 41-21 (10/29/16)

Nov. 4

at Tennessee Tech* (OVCDN)

1:30 p.m.

Tennessee Tech leads 32-18; Last Meeting: TTU won 41-7 (9/10/16)

Nov. 11

at Eastern Kentucky* (OVCDN)

12:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 44-5; Last Meeting: EKU won 67-30 (11/12/16)

Nov. 18

Eastern Illinois* (OVCDN)

Will Healy Head Coach

QUICK FACTS

2017 SCHEDULE Aug. 31

TBA Football Contact

4:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 14-3; Last Meeting: EIU won 56-35 (9/24/16)

* Denotes Ohio Valley Conference Matchup Home Games in Bold HC - Homecoming All Times Central and Subject to Change

Basic Information Location: .................................................................................Clarksville, Tenn.

Enrollment: .............................................................................................10,344 Founded: ...................................................................................................1927 Nickname:.........................................................................................Governors Colors: .......................................................................................Red and White President: .................................................................................. Dr. Alisa White Athletic Director: ................................................................................Ryan Ivey Stadium (Capacity): .................................................... Fortera Stadium (8,000) Surface: .................................................................................. FieldTurf XT Twitter: ........................................................... @LetsGoPeay, @AustinPeayFB Media Relations Football Contact: ........................................................................................TBA Office Phone: .......................................................................................TBA Cell Phone: ..........................................................................................TBA Fax: .................................................................................... (931) 221-7562 Email: ...................................................................................................TBA Web site:........................................................................www.LetsGoPeay.com Press Box Phone: ..................................................................... (931) 221-7191 Team Information Offense: ................................................................................................. Spread Defense: ................................................................................................... 4-2-5 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ........................................................................55/21 Offensive Starters Returning: ...................................................................8 Defensive Starters Returning:...................................................................9 Specialist Starters Returning: ...................................................................1 2016 Record/OVC Record (Finish):............................................. 0-11/0-8 (9th) Postseason: ........................................................................................none All-Time Record/OVC Record: ................... 277-529-16 (.347)/97-215-2 (.312) Joined OVC: ...................................... 1963 (was not a member from 1997-06) OVC Championships (Last): ................................................................ 1 (1977) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last): .........................................................0 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 19

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

PLAYERS TO WATCH

OFFENSE WR 7 11 WR 1 88 OT 78 60 OG 75 60 C 77 72 OG 55 60 OT 69 60 QB 13 12 RB 5 24 TE 8 87 R/W 4 11

Kadeem Goulbourne Zeandre Floyd DJ Montgomery Jalen Marsalis Jaylen Flye-Sadler Darryl Johnson Ryan Rockensuess Darryl Johnson Byron Glass Hunter Schmeisser Ethan Self Darryl Johnson Max Ewoldt Darryl Johnson JaVaughn Craig Teddy Moffett Kentel Williams Marvin Franklin James Coleman Michael Hoover Kyran Moore Zeandre Floyd

6-4 5-9 6-2 6-0 6-8 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-2 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-4 6-4 5-10 5-9

210 159 195 173 327 302 308 302 286 332 287 302 316 302 180 180 190 176 263 214 155 159

So. Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

DEFENSE DE 47 98 DT 97 71 NT 96 58 DE 90 98 LB 25 17 LB 36 34 NIC 5 11 CB 3 14 CB 9 14 BS 4 7 FS 1 7

Shaun Whittinghill Lloyd Tubman Byron Carver Jule Pace Theron Hodges Corey Brown Jaison Williams Lloyd Tubman Neonta Alexander Jeremiah Mitchell Gunnar Scholato Tyler Reed DeKeivis Perry Demarion Allen Keawvis Cummings Jamel Jackson Trent Taylor Jamel Jackson Chris Hopkins James Bond Malik Davis James Bond

6-4 6-5 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-5 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-2 5-9 5-9 6-0 5-9 6-0 5-9 6-1 5-11 6-3 5-11

226 225 270 284 300 295 225 225 215 211 230 230 176 191 160 177 170 177 200 181 190 181

Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Returning Starters in Bold Key Losses WR Jared Beard 71 catches, 910 yards, 7 TDs RB Kendall Morris 338 rushing yards, 1 TD WR Rashaan Coleman 17 catches, 158 yards

KENTEL WILLIAMS Sophomore • Running Back 5-11 • 190 • Knoxville, Tenn.

In debut season, carried the ball 101 times for a teamhigh 541 yards (5.4 ypc) and six touchdowns while also catching 11 passes for 165 yards...Also averaged 24.1 yards/kickoff return on 16 attempts including a 97-yard touchdown...Established OVC record with 399 all-purpose yards against Eastern Kentucky on Nov. 13; it ranks as the 20th-highest total in FCS history...In that game had 176 rushing yards, caught two passes for 42 yards and had five kickoffs for 181 yards...Was named OVC Offensive, Specialist and Newcomer of the Week, a first in league history while also being tabbed National Freshman of the Week.

GUNNAR SCHOLATO

Junior • Linebacker 6-2 • 230 • Hendersonville, Tenn.

Second-team All-OVC selection...Ranked seventh nationally in tackles/game (11.2)...In total had 124 tackles (54 solo) to go along with 7.0 tackles-for-loss, 1.0 sacks, two interceptions, two pass breakups and five quarterback hurries...Started APSU career in 2015 as a walk-on after transferring from Western Kentucky (where he redshirted)...Played both linebacker and full back at Pope John Paul II High School...Also part of school record 4x400 meter relay team.

TEAM NOTES • The Governors coaching staff turned in a huge win in recruiting by hauling in the No. 1 recruiting class in the FCS according to 247sports.com. Coach Healy and staff signed three star recruits highlighted by Nashville native and Brentwood Academy standout quarterback Jeremiah Oatsvall. The Govs other three star prospects came from the junior college ranks and bulked up the Govs on the perimeter. Kadeem Goulbourne (Iowa Western CC) and DJ Montgomery (Holmes CC) will bring much needed size and speed on the outside. All told the Govs added 26 new faces on either the junior college national signing day or high school national signing day.

• After pulling the redshirt off of then freshman quarterback JaVaughn Craig six games into the season, the Govs have averaged an OVC leading 471.8 yards per game and averaged 31.2 points per game – the second best mark in the league. Craig went onto complete 77 of his 42 passes for six TDs and only two INTs accumulating 515 yards threw the air. On the ground he finished with 482 yards on 72 carries. He was named the OVC Co-Offensive and Newcomer Player of the Week after accounting for 446 yards of total offense (322 passing, 144 rushing) against TSU. He also tied a school record and set a freshman record with five touchdown passes.

• Do it all slot receiver, return man and for a game in 2016 defensive back, Kyran Moore will provide senior leadership for the offensive in 2017. Moore, a 2016 All-OVC Second Team member as a return specialist, caught 27 passes for 392 yards and two TDs a year ago, while rushing 26 times for 141 yards. He also accounted for 679 yards on kick returns including touchdown.

• The Govs offense averaged 367.5 yards per game in 2017 marking the biggest offensive turnaround in FCS, a 119.6 yards per game difference from 2015. The Govs 23.5 points per game was a 11.4 pts/gm improvement from 2015 moving the team up 41 spots in the NCAA rankings in 2016.

• Three years ago Austin Peay opened its renovated stadium (then known as Governors Stadium) after an off-season of construction. The stadium was renovated at a cost of $19 million and included club seating, luxury suites and new team locker rooms. The original Governors Stadium was built in 1946. Two seasons ago the venue was renamed Fortera Stadium.

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NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 31 32 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 47 48 49 50 52 54 55 56 58 59 60 62 66 67 68 69 71 72 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 85 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 98

Name Malik Davis DJ Montgomery Malik Boynton Baniko Harley JaVaughn Craig Keawvis Cummings Chris Hopkins Kyran Moore DeKeivis Perry Kentel Williams Jeremiah Oatsvall Elijah Shepard James Bond Kadeem Goulbourne James Coleman Isaiah Norman Elijah Brown Trent Taylor Zeandre Floyd Teddy Moffett Kordell Jackson Jamel Jackson Josh Alexander Jeremiah Mitchell Trey Pruitt Terry Beckham Prince Momodu Ahmaad Tanner DeAngelo Wilson Derrick James Marvin Franklin Neonta Alexander Juantarious Bryant Rodney Saulsberry Jr. Joseph Newberry Carlos Walden Corey Simmons Owen Murphy James Tobin Coreon Jackson Gunnar Scholato Logan Birchfield Jack McDonald Devin Stuart Tirrek Hooten Benedict Louis Brevon Johnson Pat Walker Noah Beeler Shaun Whittinghill Tyler Reid Reagan Hyde Colby McKee Mason Harwell Seth Johnson Ethan Self Corey McDonald Corey Brown Jarrett Giacchino Darryl Johnson Brady Dorris Delvin Salter Justin Satterfield Byron Glass Max Ewoldt Jule Pace Hunter Schmeisser Brandon Dove Ryan Rockensuess Nico Mays Roodney Leon Jaylen Flye-Sadler Tristen Pierce Terrius Callahan Gorel Soumare Caleb Florence Juwan Davis Griff Wattley Michael Hoover Jalen Marsalis Kevin Robinson Jaison Williams Matthew Gayle Jaylen Moore Hunter Lane Austin Maloata Theron Hodges Byron Carver Lloyd Tubman

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pos. DB WR DB QB QB DB DB/LB WR DB RB QB LB DB WR TE DB TE DB WR QB DB DB WR LB TE DB RB RB WR QB RB LB DB DB DB RB RB ATH DB DB LB K TE P RB LB LB LB K DE LB K OL DT OL OL DL DL LS OL OL OL OL OL OL DE OL OL OL DL OL OT OL WR WR TE WR TE TE WR WR DE DE DL DL DL DL DE DE

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

Wt. 190 195 190 200 180 160 200 155 176 190 200 200 181 210 263 200 250 170 159 180 160 177 180 211 212 165 205 200 160 210 176 215 205 175 195 190 160 195 170 185 230 153 195 172 205 236 205 210 150 226 200 155 250 280 315 287 270 295 208 302 299 275 310 286 316 284 332 270 308 296 300 327 275 175 200 235 198 215 214 173 190 225 215 290 257 310 300 255 225

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

Hometown (Last School) Chattanooga, Tenn. (East Central CC) Durant, Miss. (Madison Central HS) Detroit, Mich. (Melvindale HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Ramsey HS) Chattanooga, Tenn. (McCallie) Tupelo, Miss. (Northwest Miss. CC) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) Bessemer, Ala. (McAdory HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan) Knoxville, Tenn. (Fulton HS) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) Pell City, Ala. (Pell City HS) Jackson, Tenn. (Trinity Christian Academy) Weston, Fla. (Iowa Western CC) Ford Heights, Ill. (Bloom Trail HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Cordova HS) Morristown, Tenn. (Morristown West HS) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) Clarksville, Tenn. (West Creek HS) Pompano Beach, Fla. (Deerfield Beach HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Ramsey HS) Cocoa, Fla. (Cocoa HS) Norcross, Ga. (Norcross HS) Matteson, Ill. (Rich Central HS) Mount Juliet, Tenn. (Mount Juliet HS) Tucker, Ga. (Tucker HS) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) Dalton, Ga. (Dalton HS) Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green HS) Columbus, Ga. (Columbus HS) Brownstown, Mich. (Oscar A. Carlson HS) Piedmont, Ala. (Piedmont HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood HS) Memphis, TN (Whitehaven HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway HS) Medina, Tenn. (South Gibson HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS) Franklin, Tenn. (Independence HS) Louisville, Ky. (Desales HS) Clarksville, Tenn. (Kenwood HS) Hendersonville, Tenn. (Pope John Paul II HS) Elizabethton, Tenn. (Elizabethton HS) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) Kingsport, Tenn. (Dobyns-Bennett HS) Montverde, Fla. (Montverde Academy) Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter HS) Clarksville, Tenn. (Clarksville HS) Hattiesburg, Miss. (East Central CC) Pensacola, Fla. (Pensacola HS) Louisville, Ky. (Moore Traditional School) Ooltewah, Tenn. (Ooltewah HS) Cadiz, Ky. (Trigg County HS) Goergetown, Ky. (Scott County HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Harding Academy HS) Olive Branch, Miss. (Lewisburg HS) Melbourne, Fla. (Melbourne Cent. Catholic HS) Chattanooga, Tenn. (The McCallie School) Columbus, Miss. (Northwest Miss. CC) Bourbonnais, Ill. (Bradley-Bourbonnais HS) Flint, Mich. (Carman Ainsworth HS) Greenbrier, Tenn. (Greenbrier HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) Mount Juliet, Tenn. (Mount Juliet HS) Acworth, Ga. (Harrison HS) Blaine, Tenn. (Grainger HS) Clarksville, Tenn. (West Creek HS) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) Hendersonville, Tenn. (Hendersonville HS) Troy, Mich. (Troy Athens HS) Gallatin, Tenn. (Gallatin HS) Deerfield Beach, Fla. (Deerfield Beach HS) Cape Girardeau, Mo. (Cape Central HS) Ringgold, Ga. (Ringgold HS) Cartersville, Ga. (Cartersville HS) Dandridge, Tenn. (Jefferson County HS) Opelika, Ala. (Opelika HS) Antioch, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS) Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern HS) Canton, Mich. (Salem Canton HS) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) Shelton, Conn. (Shelton HS) Trussville, Ala. (Hewitt Trussville HS) Knoxville, Tenn. (Fulton HS) Chattanooga, Tenn. (Red Bank HS) Knoxville, Tenn. (Gibbs HS) Corona, Calif. (Oregon) Minter City, Miss. (Maranatha Christian Acad.)

Bowling Green, Ky. (Waaren Central HS) Louisville, Ky. (Seneca HS)

No. 15 25 19 45 37 7 2 58 9 26 80 97 8 3 3 83 1 62 74 69 11 82 78 24 91 59 68 7 2 52 96 40 87 4 49 35 14 13 23 42 60 54 93 77 41 95 88 76 56 38 50 17 12 20 1 92 4 31 28 8 6 71 5 79 18 48 89 75 66 67 27 72 36 55 6 29 81 39 21 9 32 98 28 44 22 85 47 90 5

Name Josh Alexander Neonta Alexander Terry Beckham Noah Beeler Logan Birchfield James Bond Malik Boynton Corey Brown Elijah Brown Juantarious Bryant Terrius Callahan Byron Carver James Coleman JaVaughn Craig Keawvis Cummings Juwan Davis Malik Davis Brady Dorris Brandon Dove Max Ewoldt Zeandre Floyd Caleb Florence Jaylen Flye-Sadler Marvin Franklin Matthew Gayle Jarrett Giacchino Byron Glass Kadeem Goulbourne Baniko Harley Mason Harwell Theron Hodges Tirrek Hooten Michael Hoover Chris Hopkins Reagan Hyde Coreon Jackson Jamel Jackson Kordell Jackson Derrick James Brevon Johnson Darryl Johnson Seth Johnson Hunter Lane Roodney Leon Benedict Louis Austin Maloata Jalen Marsalis Nico Mays Corey McDonald Jack McDonald Colby McKee Jeremiah Mitchell Teddy Moffett Prince Momodu DJ Montgomery Jaylen Moore Kyran Moore Owen Murphy Joseph Newberry Isaiah Norman Jeremiah Oatsvall Jule Pace DeKeivis Perry Tristen Pierce Trey Pruitt Tyler Reid Kevin Robinson Ryan Rockensuess Delvin Salter Justin Satterfield Rodney Saulsberry, Jr. Hunter Schmeisser Gunnar Scholato Ethan Self Elijah Shepard Corey Simmons Gorel Soumare Devin Stuart Ahmaad Tanner Trent Taylor James Tobin Lloyd Tubman Carlos Walden Pat Walker DeAngelo Watson Griff Wattley Shaun Whittinghill Jaison Williams Kentel Williams

Pos. WR LB DB K K DB DB DL TE DB WR DE TE QB DB WR DB OL OL OL WR TE OT RB DE LS OL WR QB DT DL RB TE DB/LB K DB DB DB QB LB OL OL DL OL LB DL WR DL DL TE OL LB QB RB WR DL WR ATH DB DB QB DE DB OL TE LB WR OL OL OL DB OL LB OL LB RB WR P RB DB DB DE RB LB WR TE DE DE WR

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

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WILL HEALY HEAD COACH 2ND SEASON 0-11 CAREER RECORD Birthdate: Hometown: College: Family:

January 16, 1985 Chattanooga, Tenn.

Richmond, 2008 (Rhetoric & Communication Studies)

Wife - Emily Children - Eli

Career Record Year School 2016 Austin Peay

Overall 0-11

Conf. (Finish) 0-8 (9th)

Was named Austin Peay’s 19th head football coach on December 20, 2015 and officially announced at a press conference two days later. Last season he was the second youngest coach in Division I football.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Healy entered his first season (2016) as the second youngest coach in Division I football.

• Prior to taking over at Austin Peay, Healy spent seven seasons as an assistant coach at Chattanooga where he helped head coach Russ Huesman take the program to new levels of success. With the program he served as the wide receivers coach, passing-game coordinator and recruiting coordinator over his tenure.

• After arriving in Chattanooga in 2009, was part of a staff that made biggest turnaround in program history, going from 1-11 to 6-5.

Team went on to win Southern Conference Championships in each 2013, 2014 and 2015 and qualifying for back-to-back FCS Playoff appearances.

• Healy earned all-state honors twice as a quarterback at Chattanooga’s Boyd-Buchanan High School. He was a finalist for Mr. Football as a senior and holds the Chattanooga area prep passing record (more than 7,700 yards).

• After initially enrolling at Air Force, Healy finished his career at Richmond where he was a team captain and backup quarterback for the Spiders team that topped Montana to win the 2008 FCS National Championship (which was played in Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium).

• Healy’s father Rob was a standout football player at Georgia Tech while his uncle Chip was an All-American linebacker at Vanderbilt.

ASSISTANT COACHES Asst. HC/Co-Def. Coordinator/Def. Line: ............... Marcus West Alma Mater: .............................. Memphis, 2005 (2nd season) Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: ........... Wesley Satterfield Alma Mater: ..............................Sewanee, 2007 (2nd season) Co-Defensive Coordinator/Def. Backs:.............Brandon Cooper Alma Mater: ............................. UT Martin, 2007 (2nd season) Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line:....... Joshua Eargle Alma Mater: .............................. Memphis, 2001 (2nd season) Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers: ..........Max Thurmond Alma Mater: ................ Jacksonville State, 2001 (2nd season) Wide Receivers: ..................................................... Todd Pinkston Alma Mater: ......................Southern Miss, 1999 (2nd season) Cornerbacks/Nickel Package Coach: ...................... Eddie Hicks Alma Mater: ......................Southern Miss, 2010 (2nd season) Director of Ops/Recruiting Coordinator: ........Carter Crutchfield Alma Mater: ................... Tennessee Tech, 2013 (2nd season) Director of Football Performance: .................... Chris Laskowski Alma Mater: ..................... Florida Atlantic, 2004 (2nd season)

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2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

2016 TEAM STATISTICS APSU 259 23.5

Opponent 517 47.0

210 105 87 18

271 133 122 16

2014 2428 414 472 4.3 183.1 16

2836 3020 184 442 6.4 257.8 38

PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing

2028 166-291-9 7.0 12.2 184.4 16

2737 231-330-5 8.3 11.8 248.8 29

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4042 763 5.3 367.5

5573 772 7.2 506.6

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME

31:11

28:49

3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd-Down Pct.

58/158 37%

62/135 46%

4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th-Down Pct.

12/26 46%

14/17 82%

RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS

24-31 (77%) 20-31 (65%) 30-32 (94%)

49-58 (84%) 41-58 (71%) 65-68 (96%)

30,587 5/6,117 -

97,865 6/16,311 0/0

SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

ATTENDANCE Games/Avg. Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS Austin Peay Opponents

1st 33 113

2nd 71 156

3rd 61 128

4th 94 120

OT -

RUSHING Player Kentel Williams JaVaughn Craig Kendall Morris Timarious Mitchell Tommy Hays PASSING Player Timarious Mitchell JaVaughn Craig Tommy Hays

Total 259 517

G 11 5 10 10 6

G 10 5 6

Att. 101 72 77 60 58

Yds. 541 482 338 193 143

Cmp.-Att. 90-156 42-77 34-53

Pct. 57.7 54.5 64.2

Avg. 5.4 6.7 4.4 3.2 2.5

TD 6 3 1 1 4

Yds./G 49.2 96.4 33.8 19.3 23.8

Yds. 1101 515 412

TD/Int. 7/4 6/2 3/3

Avg. 110.1 103.0 68.7

RECEIVING Player Jared Beard Kyran Moore Rashaan Coleman James Coleman Kentel Williams

G 11 11 11 10 11

No. 71 27 17 13 11

Yds. 910 392 158 115 165

Avg. 12.8 14.5 9.3 8.8 15.0

TD 7 2 0 4 0

Yds./G 82.7 35.6 14.4 11.5 15.0

SCORING Player Nick Gauna Kentel Williams Jared Beard James Coleman Tommy Hays

G 11 11 11 10 6

TD 7 7 4 4

XPt. 30-31 -

FG 5-9 -

Pts. 45 42 42 24 24

Pts./G 4.1 3.8 3.8 2.4 4.0

TACKLES Player Gunnar Scholato James Bond Trent Taylor Neonta Alexander Maik Boynton

G 11 9 11 11 8

Solo 54 40 40 15 28

Asst.

70 25 16 37 20

Total 124 65 56 52 48

TFL 7.0 0.5 0.5 3.0 1.5

Sacks 1.0 0 0 0 0

INTERCEPTIONS Player Gunnar Scholato Roderick Owens Kyran Moore

G 11 11 11

No. 2 2 1

Yds. 25 0 23

Avg. 12.5 0.0 23.0

TD 1 0 0

PBU 2 4 0

Returning Players in Bold

2016 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date 9/3 9/10 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19

Opponent at Troy Tennessee Tech* at #16 Eastern Illinois* Murray State* at UT Martin* at #3 Jacksonville State* Mercer at Southeast Missouri Tennessee State* Eastern Kentucky* at Kentucky

Result L, 57-17 L, 41-7 L, 56-35 L, 45-17 L, 45-31 L, 34-14 L, 4134 L, 41-21 L, 41-40 L, 67-30 L, 49-13

Attendance 18,835 7,507 6,169 4,717 5,130 14,555 6,506 4,328 6,041 5,816 48,948

* - Ohio Valley Conference Contest Home Games in Bold

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TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 47 - Jay Bailey vs. Ky. Wesleyan (2002) Season: 319 - Jay Bailey (2002) Career: 935 - Chris Fletcher (2004-07) Most Yards Game: 244 - Floyd Jones vs. Morehead St. (1981) Season: 1,687 - Jay Bailey (2002) Career: 4,688 - Chris Fletcher (2004-07) INDIVIDUAL PASSING Most Attempts Game: 59 - Brian Baker vs. Virginia-Wise (1999) Season: 421 - Brian Baker (1999) Career: 1,063 - Jesse Kellogg (2002-05) Most Completions Game: 40 - Brian Baker vs. Virginia-Wise (1999) Season: 247 - Brian Baker (1999) Career: 504 - Jesse Kellogg (2002-05) Most Yards Game: 438 - Brian Baker vs. Virginia-Wise (1999) Season: 2,809 - Brian Baker (1999) Career: 5,587 - Brian Baker (1998-01) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING Most Receptions Game: 20 - Harold Roberts vs. Murray State (1969) Season: 77 - Lanis Frederick (2006) Career: 232 - Harold Roberts (1967-70) Most Receiving Yards Game: 252 - Harold Roberts vs. Murray State (1969) Season: 1,101 - Lanis Frederick (2006) Career: 3,005 - Harold Roberts (1967-70)

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973

ALL OVC 3-4-1 -3-2-2 -3-2-2 -No Games Played No Games Played No Games Played 2-5 -2-6 -3-5-1 -4-5 -4-7 -4-5 -No Games Played No Games Played No Games Played No Games Played 5-4 -3-6-1 -8-2 -8-2 -5-2-1 -1-8-1 -7-2-1 -4-4 -3-5-2 -2-7-1 -5-6 -4-6 -3-7 -1-9 -2-8 -2-8 -0-10 -1-9 0-7 8-1-1 5-1-1 8-1 6-1 6-4 4-3 2-8 2-5 5-5 3-4 2-7-1 2-5 3-7 2-5 2-8 1-6 3-8 1-6 2-8 1-6

COACH Scott Alden Scott Alden Scott Alden

Fred T. Brown Fred T. Brown Fred T. Brown Fred T. Brown Fred T. Brown Fred T. Brown

David Aaron David Aaron David Aaron David Aaron David Aaron David Aaron David Aaron David Aaron David Aaron Ken Cooper Ken Cooper Ken Cooper Earl Gartman Earl Gartman Art Van Tone Art Van Tone Art Van Tone Bill Dupes Bill Dupes Bill Dupes Bill Dupes Bill Dupes Bill Dupes Bill Dupes Bill Dupes Bill Dupes Bill Dupes J. Bushofsky

YEAR 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

ALL 3-7-1 3-8 5-6 8-3 6-4 7-4 7-4 5-5 3-7 6-5 7-4 5-6 5-6 2-9 3-8 1-10 0-11 5-6 3-8 1-10 4-7 3-8 1-10 0-10 4-7 3-8 2-9 3-7 7-5 4-7 2-9 2-9 3-8 7-4 2-9 4-7 2-9 3-8 2-9 0-12 1-11 0-11 0-11

OVC 1-5-1 3-4 3-4 6-1 3-3 2-4 5-2 3-5 2-5 3-4 4-3 2-5 3-4 1-5 2-4 1-5 0-6 3-4 2-6 0-8 3-5 2-6 1-7 ----------5-3 2-6 3-5 1-7 2-6 1-7 0-8 1-7 0-8 0-8

COACH J. Bushofsky J. Bushofsky J. Bushofsky Boots Donnelly Boots Donnelly Watson Brown Watson Brown Emory Hale Emory Hale Emory Hale Emory Hale Emory Hale Emory Hale Emory Hale Paul Brewster Paul Brewster John Palermo Roy Gregory Roy Gregory Roy Gregory Roy Gregory Roy Gregory Roy Gregory Bill Schmitz Bill Schmitz Bill Schmitz Bill Schmitz Bill Schmitz Bill Schmitz Carroll McCray Carroll McCray Carroll McCray Carroll McCray Rick Christophel Rick Christophel Rick Christophel Rick Christophel Rick Christophel Rick Christophel Kirby Cannon Kirby Cannon Kirby Cannon Will Healy

OVC Championships (1) 1977 NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances none

ALL-TIME COACHES

Terrence Holt (2007-10) finished his career as the NCAA all-time leader (all divisions) in kickoff returns (191) and kickoff yards (4,683). He is also the only player with four 1,000+ yard kick return seasons.

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Coach Years Scott Alden 1930-32 Fred D. Brown 1936-41 David B. Aaron 1946-54 Ken Cooper 1955-57 Earl Gartman 1958-59 Art Van Tope 1960-62 Bill Dupes 1963-72 Jack Bushofsky 1973-76 James “Boots” Donnelly 1977-78 Watson Brown 1979-80 Emory Hale 1981-87 Paul Brewster 1988-89 John Palermo 1990 Roy Gregory 1991-96 Bill Schmitz 1997-02 Carroll McCray 2003-06 Rick Christophel 2007-12 Kirby Cannon 2013-15 Will Healy 2016-present

Overall Record 9-8-5 (.523) 19-33-1 (.368) 44-35-6 (.553) 11-19-1 (.371) 4-16 (.200) 4-26 (.133) 40-58-2 (.410) 13-29-1 (.314) 14-7 (.667) 14-8 (.634) 33-42 (.440) 4-18 (.182) 0-11 (.000) 17-49 (.258) 19-46 (.292) 11-33 (.250) 20-46 (.303) 1-34 (.029) 0-11 (.000)

OVC Record 26-43-1 (.379) 8-19-1 (.304) 9-4 (.692) 7-6 (.538) 18-31 (.367) 3-9 (.250) 0-6 (.000) 11-36 (.234) 14-36 (.280) 1-23 (.042) 0-8 (.000)

OVC Titles 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Playoff Appearances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS O’Brien Field (10,000) - Opened in 1970.

Dr. David M. Glassman President

Tom Michael Athletics Director

at Indiana State (ESPN3)

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 42-37-4; Last Meeting: EIU won 31-0 (9/12/09)

Sept. 9

at Northern Illinois (ESPN3)

2:30 p.m.

Northern Illinois leads 25-10-1; Last Meeting: NIU won 43-39 (9/21/13)

Sept. 16 Illinois State (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Illinois State leads 54-42-9; Last Meeting: EIU won 24-21 (9/17/16)

Sept. 23 Southeast Missouri* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 17-7; Last Meeting: SEMO won 21-14 (10/1/16)

Sept. 30 at Tennessee State* (ESPN3)

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 13-7; Last Meeting: EIU won 35-34 (10/8/16)

Oct. 7

Tennessee Tech* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 17-6; Last Meeting: EIU won 30-24 (10/15/16)

Oct. 14

at Murray State* (OVCDN)

3:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 18-14; Last Meeting: MSU won 40-38 (10/22/16)

Oct. 21

Jacksonville State* (HC) (ESPN3)

2:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 8-6; Last Meeting: JSU won 47-14 (10/29/16)

Oct. 28

at UT Martin* (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 14-8; Last Meeting: UTM won 33-17 (11/5/16)

Nov. 4

Eastern Kentucky* (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 13-10; Last Meeting: EIU won 21-7 (11/21/14)

Nov. 18

at Austin Peay*

Kim Dameron Head Coach

QUICK FACTS

2017 SCHEDULE Aug. 31

Rich Moser Football Contact

4:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 14-3; Last Meeting: EIU won 56-35 (9/24/16)

* Denotes Ohio Valley Conference Matchup Home Games in Bold HC - Homecoming All Times Central and Subject to Change

Basic Information Location: .....................................................................................Charleston, Ill. Enrollment: ...............................................................................................7,876 Founded: ...................................................................................................1895 Nickname:........................................................................................... Panthers Colors: ............................................................................ Blue, Grey and White President: .....................................................................Dr. David M. Glassman Athletic Director: ........................................................................... Tom Michael Stadium (Capacity): ....................................................... O’Brien Field (10,000) Surface: .....................................................................................Matrix Turf Twitter: ........................................................@EIU_Panthers, @EIUPantherFB Media Relations Football Contact: ............................................................................ Rich Moser Office Phone: ..................................................................... (217) 581-7480 Cell Phone: ........................................................................ (217) 508-8317 Fax: .................................................................................... (217) 581-7001 Email: .............................................................................. rlmoser@eiu.edu Web site:....................................................................... www.EIUpanthers.com Press Box Phone: ..................................................................... (217) 581-7770 Team Information Offense: ................................................................................................. Spread Defense: ............................................................................................... Multiple Lettermen Returning/Lost: ........................................................................42/22 Offensive Starters Returning: ...................................................................7 Defensive Starters Returning:...................................................................7 Specialist Starters Returning: ...................................................................3 2016 Record/OVC Record (Finish):.......................................... 6-5/4-4 (5th/tie) Postseason: ........................................................................................none All-Time Record/OVC Record: ...................... 509-517-43 (.496)/105-58 (.644) Joined OVC: ..............................................................................................1996 OVC Championships (Last): ................................................................ 7 (2013) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last): ........................................... 16 (2015) 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 25

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

PLAYERS TO WATCH

OFFENSE WR 7 32 WR 15 83 19 OT 72 60 OG 67 68 C 70 62 OG 74 66 OT 77 60 QB 13 14 RB 41 24 TE 89 86 WR 5 85

Aaron Gooch Javon Turner Alexander Hollins Colby Barnes Robbie Lofton Grant Branch IV Aaron Miller Austin Askin Luther Harris Louis Vailopa Travis Buckwalter Aaron Callaway Drew Walega Josh Doyle Aaron Miller Mitch Kimble Austin Green Robert Columbus Darshon McCullough Addison Bounds James Sheehan Andre Harris Nick Atoyebi

5-9 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-7 6-6 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-4 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-2 5-9 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-0

170 180 172 185 181 282 280 282 350 310 285 295 275 301 280 220 210 190 173 220 210 180 180

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

MITCH KIMBLE

DEFENSE DE 8 48 NG 56 98 DT 55 96 DE 44 39 LB 45 53 LB 30 59 CB 21 13 CB 12 3 DB 27 28 ROV 7 31 FS 6 5

Mack Weaver David Owens Taylon Shepard Tayler Arterburn David Johnson Terrell Greer Josh Price Chibuike Nwuda Joe Caputo Camden Meade Nick Horne Jareem Fleming Mark Williams Xzavier Shugars DySaun Smith Cornelius Page Raymond Crittenden Vincent Speller Bradley Dewberry Malcolm Miller Tray Mitchell Izaih Gulley

6-5 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-0 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-2

255 245 281 240 250 255 235 240 210 220 210 225 160 178 172 175 185 205 196 205 186 180

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

Second-team All-OVC selection and OVC All-Newcomer pick in 2016 after transferring from South Carolina...

Had 50 tackles, 12.5 tackles-for-loss, 3.0 sacks, two pass breakups, three quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble despite missing first three games of the season...Was twice named OVC Defensive Player of the Week...At South Carolina in 2015, played in 10 games, finishing the year with 20 tackles...As a redshirt freshman in 2014 played in nine games, finishing with 16 tackles...In high school played in Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.

6-1 6-3 6-4 6-3 5-11 6-0 5-9 6-0

170 220 242 220 196 175 170 175

Sr. R-Sr. R-Sr. R-Sr. R-Sr. Sr. R-Jr. Sr.

SPECIAL TEAMS PK 43 Nick Bruno P 69 Cody Edwards LS 54 AJ Hantak HO 69 Cody Edwards KR 6 Tray Mitchell 6 Dennis Turner PR 7 Aaron Gooch 6 Dennis Turner Returning Starters in Bold

Key Losses RB Devin Church 1,066 rushing yds, 7 TDs; 41 catches, 386 yds, 6 TDs OL Evan Kanz Second-Team All-OVC DL Jarvis Williams 49 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 3 QBH, 1 FF LB Seth McDonald 99 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks, 4 QBH

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Senior • Quarterback 6-3 • 185 • Jerseyville, Ill. Earned OVC All-Newcomer honors in 2016...Played in seven games (missing four due to injury) and completed 112-of-190 passes for 1,414 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushing for 139 yards and two additional scores...

Named OVC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for three touchdowns in a victory over FBS Miami (Ohio)...Had 323 passing yards in season-opener against Western Illinois...Redshirted during 2015...

Spent two previous years at Syracuse, redshirting in 2013 and seeing action in three games in 2014.

DAVID JOHNSON Senior • Defensive Tackle 6-1 • 250 • Lithonia, Ga.

TEAM NOTES • Eastern Illinois will be looking to knock off its second straight Mid-American Conference opponent this season when the Panthers play at Northern Illinois on Sept. 9. EIU beat Miami (Ohio) last season to pick up the Panthers sixth win over an FBS school. One of the previous six wins was against Northern Illinois when the Panthers beat the Huskies, 24-10, in 1998.

• Eastern Illinois football will renew one of its longest rivalries this season when the Panthers open the season facing regional rival Indiana State. The two teams have not played since 2009 when EIU won 31-0 in Terre Haute. The series dates back to 1901 as the two schools separated by 45 miles have met 83 previous times. EIU leads the all-time series 43-37-4.

• Eastern Illinois returns one of the most veteran offensive lines in the nation with four starters coming back that have all started for at least two seasons led by seniors Austin Askin and Louis Vailopa. The Panthers also return a starter at quarterback in senior Mitch Kimble. On offense EIU must replace all-purpose back Devin Church who led the team in rushing, receiving and scoring the last two seasons.

• Eastern Illinois returns seven starters on defense this season led by second team AllOVC selection David Johnson. The Panthers will have a new defensive coordinator for the third straight season as former OVC player (Murray State) Cary Fowler takes over the Panthers defense. Fowler played for the Racers when current EIU head coach Kim Dameron was Murray State’s defensive coordinator.

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 12 13 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 76 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 91 92 93 95 96 98 99

Name Scotty Gilkey, Jr. Jared Pilson Durron Burton Cornelius Page Raymond Crittenden Iziah Gulley Andre Harris Tray Mitchell Dennis Turner Bradley Dewberry Aaron Gooch Bud Martin Mack Weaver Rodarrius Brooks Ben Bergeson DySaun Smith Xzavier Shugars Mitch Kimble Austin Green Alexander Hollins Jeff Jones, Jr Robbie Lofton Marcus Bornslater Mark Williams Courtney Rowell Isaiah Johnson Darshon McCullough Julian Hess Jordan Jackson Edwyn Brown Vincent Speller Nick Horne Malcolm Miller Javon Turner Austin Johnson Deontae Curry Nick Wilson Jacob Ivey, Jr Matt Severino Eddie Lusk Chibuike Nwuda Michael Hollingshed Robert Columbus Antonio Crosby Nick Bruno Josh Price Joe Caputo Spenser Eversole Derrek Tiburzi David Owens Nathan Kelly Sean Williams Dytarious Johnson Mario Rodrigues Camden Meade AJ Hantak David Johnson Taylon Shepard Aaron ‘Tiger’ Woods Alex Smith Jareem Fleming Aaron Miller Ben Solomon Travis Buckwalter Mark Tunnell Johari Branch Aaron Sanders Drew Walega Austin Askin Luther Harris Cody Edwards Louis Vailopa Jose Sanchez Grant Branch IV Myles Johnson Aaron Callaway Cole Hoover Josh Doyle Austin O’Leary Ryan Ramirez Jalen Johnson Xander Richards Colby Barnes Max Draper Nick Atoyebi James Sheehan Bron Hill Jonathan McCoy Addison Bounds D’Mitri George Inoke Tuai James Jackson Kylan Cole Terrell Greer Tayler Arterburn Levi Watson

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pos. QB QB WR DB SAF SAF WR SAF WR SAF WR QB DE RB DB DB DB QB QB WR TE WR SAF DB RB RB RB DB DB DB SAF LB DB WR LB LB P DL K/P RB DE DB RB SAF K/P DL LB LB TE DE TE LB LB LS LB LS DE DT DL DE LB OL OL OL WR OL DL OL OL OL P OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR WR TE WR WR WR TE WR DE DL DL DE DL DL DE

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

Wt. 225 175 175 175 185 180 180 186 175 196 170 214 255 205 180 172 178 185 210 172 220 181 185 160 185 215 173 175 165 180 195 210 205 180 225 220 165 230 165 195 240 185 190 210 170 235 210 220 195 245 205 225 215 220 220 242 250 281 245 230 225 280 285 285 185 295 225 275 282 350 220 310 280 282 245 295 235 301 340 250 180 185 185 215 170 210 170 210 220 240 285 225 245 255 240 285

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

Hometown (Last School) Tulsa, Okla. (Edison) Mattoon, Ill. (Mattoon) Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Riverside CC) Camden, Ark. (Camden Fairview) Hallandale, Fla. (Hallandale) Camden, Ark. (Camden Fairview) Kirkwood, Mo. (Univ. of Iowa) Wentzville, Mo. (Holt) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Florida International Univ.)

Stockbridge, Ga. (Eagles Landing) Flossmoor, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Florida International Univ.)

Collierville, Tenn. (Vanderbilt Univ.)

Birmingham, Ala. (Huffman) Salt Lake City, Utah (Snow College) Lake Cormorant, Miss. (Lake Cormorant) Chamblee, Ga. (Chamblee) Jerseyville, Ill. (Syracuse Univ.)

Rochester, Ill. (Rochester) Yazoo City, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Fairview Heights, Ill. (O’Fallon Township) Lexington, Ky. (Tates Creek) Crossett, Ark. (Crossett) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) South Bend, Ind. (St. Joseph) Clarksville, Tenn. (Moorpark JC) Chicago, Ill. (Marist) Champaign, Ill. (Centennial) Blytheville, Ark. (Blytheville) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Chicago, Ill. (Chicago Mt. Carmel) Park Forest, Ill. (Winona State Univ.)

Park Forest, Ill. (Winona State Univ.)

Downers Grove, Ill. (Penn State Univ.)

St. Petersburg, Fla. (St. Petersburg) Darien, Ill. (Hinsdale South) Charleston, Ill. (Charleston) Memphis, Tenn. (Germantown) Springfield, Ill. (Springfield) Maryville, Ill. (McKendree Univ.)

Upland, Calif. (San Bernardino Valley College) Bellwood, Ill. (Lombard Montini Catholic) Kirkwood, Mo. (Kirkwood) Chicago, Ill. (Simeon) Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) Marietta, Ga. (Hillgrove) Mount Prospect, Ill. (John Hersey) Villa Grove, Ill. (Villa Grove) Gillespie, Ill. (Gillespie) Baltimore, Md. (Ventura College) Sherrard, Ill. (Sherrard) Chicago, Ill. (Morgan Park) Prattville, Ala. (Alabama Prep) New Lenox, Ill. (Lincoln-Way Central) West Chicago, Ill. (Wheaton Academy) Fenton, Mo. (Rockwood Summit) Lithonia, Ga. (Univ. of South Carolina) Brenham, Texas (Brenham) Chicago, Ill. (Hinsdale South) Pompano Beach, Fla. (Blanche Ely) Chicago, Ill. (Northern Illinois Univ.)

Honolulu, Hawaii (St. Louis Prep) Indianapolis, Ind. (Bishop Chatard) Freeport, Ill. (Freeport) Indianapolis, Ind. (Lawrence North) Chicago, Ill. (Phillips) Chicago, Ill. (King) Chicago, Ill. (St. Rita) Louisville, Ky. (Saint Xavier) Oklahoma City, Okla. (Heritage Hall) High Ridge, Mo. (Rockwood Summit) Waianae, Haw. (Saint Louis Prep) Chicago, Ill. (Westchester Saint Joseph) Bolingbrook, Ill. (Lombard Montini Catholic) Chicago, Ill. (Chicago Mt. Carmel) St. Charles, Mo. (Francis Howell) Charleston, Ill. (Charleston) Lake Geneva, Wis. (Northern Illinois Univ.)

Champaign, Ill. (Centennial) Pomona, Calif. (Univ. of Southeastern Louisiana) Owasso, Okla. (Owasso) Burleson, Texas (Burleson Centennial) Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) Streamwood, Ill. (Streamwood) Homewood, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor) Flossmoor, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor) Lansing, Ill. (Thornton Fractional South) Camden, Ark. (Camden Fairview) Fairbury, Ill. (Prairie Central) Lafayette, Ind. (Central Catholic) Oakland, Calif. (Snow College) Plainfield, Ill. (Robert Morris Univ.)

Zionsville, Ind. (Carmel) Chicago, Ill. (Mount Carmel) Carterville, Mo. (Webb City) Aurora, Colo. (Itasca CC)

No. 98 67 85 83 9 20 89 72 64 9 27 43 62 2 74 45 95 41 4 42 34 7 77 84 69 46 59 91 1 7 14 96 5 54 5 68 25 87 40 15 76 30 36 51 93 26 33 55 23 81 73 16 49 13 19 38 8 88 24 53 60 31 6 39 79 48 3 2 44 80 82 52 22 71 65 37 86 56 13 58 12 61 28 47 92 63 6 32 70 66 99 8 21 50 35 57

Name Tayler Arterburn Austin Askin Nick Atoyebi Colby Barnes Ben Bergeson Marcus Bornslater Addison Bounds Grant Branch IV Johari Branch Rodarrius Brooks Edwyn Brown Nick Bruno Travis Buckwalter Durron Burton Aaron Callaway Joe Caputo Kylan Cole Robert Columbus Raymond Crittenden Antonio Crosby Deontae Curry Bradley Dewberry Josh Doyle Max Draper Cody Edwards Spenser Eversole Jareem Fleming D’Mitri George Scotty Gilkey, Jr. Aaron Gooch Austin Green Terrell Greer Iziah Gulley AJ Hantak Andre Harris Luther Harris Julian Hess Bron Hill Michael Hollingshed Alexander Hollins Cole Hoover Nick Horne Jacob Ivey, Jr. Dytarious Jackson James Jackson Jordan Jackson Austin Johnson David Johnson Isaiah Johnson Jalen Johnson Myles Johnson Jeff Jones, Jr. Nathan Kelly Mitch Kimble Robbie Lofton Eddie Lusk Bud Martin Jonathan McCoy Darshon McCullough Camden Meade Aaron Miller Malcolm Miller Tray Mitchell Chibuike Nwuda Austin O’Leary David Owens Cornelius Page Jared Pilson Josh Price Ryan Ramirez Xander Richards Mario Rodrigues Courtney Rowell Jose Sanchez Aaron Sanders Matt Severino James Sheehan Taylon Shepard Xzavier Shugars Alex Smith DySaun Smith Ben Solomon Vincent Speller Derrek Tiburzi Inoke Tuai Mark Tunnell Dennis Turner Javon Turner Louis Vailopa Drew Walega Levi Watson Mack Weaver Mark Williams Sean Williams Nick Wilson Aaron “Tiger” Woods

Pos. DL OL WR WR DB SAF WR OL OL RB DB K/P OL WR OL LB DE RB SAF SAF LB SAF OL TE P LB LB DE QB WR QB DL SAF LS WR OL DB WR DB WR Ol LB DL LB DL DB LB DE RB WR Ol TE TE QB WR RB QB TE RB LB OL DB SAF DE OL DE DB QB DL TE WR LS RB OL DL K/P WR DT DB DE DB OL SAF TE DL WR WR WR OL OL DE DE DB LB P DL

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

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KIM DAMERON HEAD COACH 4TH SEASON 18-17 CAREER RECORD Birthdate: Hometown: College: Family:

November 7, 1960 Rogers, Ark. Arkansas, 1983 (Physical Education) Wife - Debbie Children - Krystle

Career Record Year School 2014 Eastern Illinois 2015 Eastern Illinois 2016 Eastern Illinois

Overall 5-7 7-5 6-5

Conf. (Finish) 5-3 (3rd-t) 7-1 (2nd) 4-4 (5th-t)

Kim Dameron was named the 24th head coach in EIU football history on January 10, 2014. Dameron, who was most recently the defensive coordinator at Louisiana Tech, served as an assistant coach at Eastern Illinois under Hall of Fame coach Bob Spoo in 2000.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Was named the 24th head coach in Eastern Illinois football history on January 10, 2014. Dameron had previously been the defensive coordinator at Eastern Illinois during the 2000 season under Hall of Fame coach Bob Spoo.

• In second season with program led Eastern Illinois to an at-large berth in the FCS Playoffs after finishing second in the OVC with a 7-1 record (losing only to eventual national runner-up Jacksonville State).

• In his season as an assistant coach at Eastern Illinois, helped transform a defense for a team that was 2-10 the previous season and turned them into an 8-4 squad who would make an FCS playoff appearance.

• Prior to taking over as head coach at EIU, Dameron spent the 2013 season as the defensive coordinator at FBS Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs finished the season ranked 69th nationally in total defense after ranking 120th nationally prior to his arrival.

• Dameron has also been on the coaching staffs at Cornell, Mississippi, Louisiana Monroe, Stephen F. Austin, Cincinnati, Murray State, UNLV, Missouri State and Arkansas as well as a coach with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

• Began his coaching career as a graduate assistant under Lou Holtz at Arkansas (1983).

• Made at least one playoff appearance in each of his coaching stops at FCS programs Eastern Illinois (2000), Murray State (1993-95) and Missouri State (1986-91).

• Played wide receiver and defensive back at Arkansas (1979-82).

During his time with the program Dameron played in four bowl games including the 1979 Sugar Bowl, the 1980 Hall of Fame Classic Bowl, the 1981 Gator Bowl and the 1982 Bluebonnet Bowl.

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ASSISTANT COACHES Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator: ........... Greg Stevens Alma Mater: ........................... Eastern Oregon, 1992 (4th season) Defensive Coordinator: .............................................Cary Fowler Alma Mater: .................................Murray State, 1994 (1st season) Offensive Line Coach: ........................................... Keith Uperesa Alma Mater: ..............................................BYU, 1984 (1st season) Linebackers..................................................................Keith Scott Alma Mater: .................... Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 2005 (2nd season) Wide Receivers: ........................................................ Micah Smith Alma Mater: ..............................Chadron State, 2008 (4th season) Running Backs: ...................................................... Tyler Stevens Alma Mater: ............................ Eastern Illinois, 2014 (2nd season) Tight Ends: .............................................................. Ethan Hutson Alma Mater: ....................................... Ole Miss, 2014 (1st season) Huskies: ..................................................................... Greg Carroll Alma Mater: ............................ Eastern Illinois, 2015 (2nd season) Defensive Line: ....................................................... Kwahn Drake Alma Mater: ............................... Nicholls Satte, 2009 (1st season) Cornerbacks:......................................................... Alvah Hansbro Alma Mater: ............................ Northern Illinois, 2006 (1st season) Director of Operations: ..............................................Matt Wright Alma Mater: ...........................................Florida State (1st season)

2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

2016 TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points Per Game

EIU 294 26.7

Opponent 310 28.2

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty

232 113 105 14

209 85 96 28

2029 2275 246 474 4.3 184.5 21

1745 2061 316 440 4.0 158.6 20

PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing

2424 201-337-13 7.2 12.1 220.4 17

2364 177-309-7 7.7 13.4 214.9 16

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4453 811 5.5 404.8

4109 749 5.5 373.5

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME

28:35

31:252

3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd-Down Pct.

78/174 45%

65/163 40%

4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th-Down Pct.

9/12 75%

6/15 40%

RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS

33-43 (77%) 28-43 (65%) 39-39 (100%)

34-39 (87%) 25-39 (64%) 35-37 (95%)

29,067 5/5,813 -

64,489 6/10,784 0/0

RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

ATTENDANCE Games/Avg. Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS Eastern Illinois Opponents

1st 66 67

2nd 62 85

3rd 76 67

4th 90 91

OT -

RUSHING Player Devin Church Korliss Marshall Christopher Anderson Mitch Kimble Darshon McCullough PASSING Player Mitch Kimble Austin Green Jared Pilson

Total 294 310

G 11 9 7 7 10

G 7 10 9

Att. 197 64 34 54 41

Cmp.-Att. 112-190 68-109 10-14

Yds. 1066 274 211 139 138

Pct. 58.9 62.4 71.4

Avg. 5.4 4.3 6.2 2.6 3.4

TD 7 3 3 2 2

Yds./G 96.9 30.4 30.1 19.9 13.8

Yds. 1414 642 167

TD/Int. 13/5 2/4 2/0

Avg. 202.0 64.2 18.6

RECEIVING Player Devin Church Shawn Mitchell Addison Bounds Paul Gossage Aaron Gooch

G 11 11 11 11 10

No. 41 21 20 19 19

Yds. 386 241 188 295 177

Avg. 9.4 11.5 9.4 15.5 9.3

TD 6 1 3 1 0

Yds./G 35.1 21.9 17.1 26.8 17.7

SCORING Player Devin Church Nick Bruno Korliss Marshall Christopher Anderson Addison Bounds

G 11 11 9 7 11

TD 13 5 3 3

XPt. 39-39 -

FG 7-13 -

Pts. 78 60 30 18 18

Pts./G 7.1 5.5 3.3 2.6 1.6

TACKLES Player Seth McDonald Nick Horne Bradley Dewberry Pono Choy David Johnson

G 11 11 11 11 8

Solo 52 43 42 30 21

Asst.

47 30 24 28 29

Total 99 73 66 58 50

TFL 2.5 12.0 1.5 0.5 12.5

Sacks 1.0 5.0 0 0 3.0

INTERCEPTIONS Player Nick Horne

G 11

No. 2

Yds. 48

Avg. 24.0

TD 0

PBU 7

Returning Players in Bold

2016 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date 9/1 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/19

Opponent #20 Western Illinois at Miami (Ohio) at #5 Illinois State Austin Peay* at Southeast Missouri* #25 Tennessee State* at Tennessee Tech* Murray State* at #2 Jacksonville State* UT Martin* at Eastern Kentucky*

Result L, 38-21 W, 21-17 W, 24-21 W, 56-35 L, 21-14 W, 35-34 W, 30-24 L, 40-38 L, 47-14 L, 33-17 W, 24-0

Attendance 7,618 17,369 13,391 6,169 4,892 4,319 4,082 7,907 21,655 3,054 3,100

* Ohio Valley Conference Game Home Games in Bold

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TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 48 - Willie High vs. Northern Iowa (1993) Season: 314 - Willie High (1995) Career: 930 - Poke Cobb (1976-79) Most Yards Game: 308 - J.R. Taylor vs. Florida Atlantic (2002) Season: 1,609 - Poke Cobb (1979) Career: 5,042 - Poke Cobb (1976-79) INDIVIDUAL PASSING Most Attempts Game: 61 - Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Illinois St. (2012) Season: 568 - Jimmy Garoppolo (2013) Career: 1,668 - Jimmy Garoppolo (2010-13) Most Completions Game: 40 - Sean Payton vs. Saginaw Valley (1985) Season: 375 - Jimmy Garoppolo (2013) Career: 1,047 - Jimmy Garoppolo (2010-13) Most Yards Game: 509 - Sean Payton vs. Saginaw Valley (1985) Season: 5,050 - Jimmy Garoppolo (2013) Career: 13,156 - Jimmy Garoppolo (2010-13) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING Most Receptions Game: 21 - Erik Lora vs. Murray State (2012) Season: 136 - Erik Lora (2012) (NCAA Record) Career: 332 - Erik Lora (2009-10, 12-13) Most Receiving Yards Game: 269 - Erik Lora vs. Murray State (2012) Season: 1,664 - Erik Lora (2012) Career: 4,006 - Erik Lora (2009-10, 12-13)

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR ALL OVC COACH 1899 0-2 -Otis Caldwell 1900 3-3 -Otis Caldwell 1901 6-0-3 -Otis Caldwell 1902 2-4 -T. Smallwood 1903 5-2-2 -Thomas Briggs 1904 6-1-1 -Joseph Brown 1905 1-6-1 -Joseph Brown 1906 2-1-1 -Joseph Brown 1907 3-1-3 -Joseph Brown 1908 6-2-1 -Joseph Brown 1909 0-3 -Joseph Brown 1910 2-3-1 -Harold Railsback 1911 4-2 -Charles Lantz 1912 6-1 -Charles Lantz 1913 6-2 -Charles Lantz 1914 8-0-1 -Charles Lantz 1915 2-2-1 -Charles Lantz 1916 4-3 -Charles Lantz 1917 4-1-1 -Charles Lantz 1918 No games played 1919 3-5-1 -Charles Lantz 1920 2-3-0 -Charles Lantz 1921 2-5-1 -Charles Lantz 1922 4-0-2 -Charles Lantz 1923 4-2-2 -Charles Lantz 1924 6-2 -Charles Lantz 1925 4-3-1 -Charles Lantz 1926 3-5-1 -Charles Lantz 1927 5-2 -Charles Lantz 1928 7-0-1 -Charles Lantz 1929 6-1 -Charles Lantz 1930 6-1-1 -Charles Lantz 1931 3-4 -Charles Lantz 1932 1-7 -Charles Lantz 1933 1-8 -Charles Lantz 1934 3-4 -Charles Lantz 1935 1-7 -Winfield Angus 1936 4-4 -Gilbert Carson 1937 3-4-1 -Gilbert Carson 1938 5-3 -Harold Ave 1939 4-3-1 -Gilbert Carson 1940 6-1-1 -Gilbert Carson 1941 0-7 -Gilbert Carson 1942 1-6 -Clayton Miller 1943 No games played 1944 1-3 -Charles Lantz 1945 2-3-2 -James Goff 1946 2-6 -Maynard O’Brien 1947 2-6 -Maynard O’Brien 1948 7-3 -Maynard O’Brien 1949 3-5 -Maynard O’Brien 1950 5-3 -Maynard O’Brien 1951 4-2-2 -Rex Darling 1952 2-7 -Maynard O’Brien 1953 1-8 -Maynard O’Brien 1954 2-6-1 -Maynard O’Brien 1955 3-6 -Maynard O’Brien 1956 2-7 -Keith Smith 1957 0-8 -Ralph Kohl OVC Championships (7) 2001, 2002*, 2005, 2006*, 2009, 2012, 2013

YEAR 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

ALL 2-6 2-6-1 2-7 4-3-1 1-7 2-7 3-6 3-5 1-6-1 2-6-1 4-5 2-7 2-8 4-6 1-9 2-9 3-6-1 3-5-2 5-6 1-10 12-2 7-4 11-3 6-5 11-1-1 9-3 6-5 6-5 11-2 5-6 5-6 9-4 5-6 4-7 5-6 3-7-1 6-5 10-2 8-4 8-3 6-5 2-10 8-4 9-2 8-4 4-8 5-6 9-3 8-5 8-4 5-7 8-4 2-9 2-9 7-5 12-2 5-7 7-5 6-5

OVC --------------------------------------6-2 5-2 4-3 2-5 6-1 6-0 5-1 3-5 4-4 8-0 7-1 7-1 3-5 6-2 2-6 1-7 6-1 8-0 5-3 7-1 4-4

COACH Ralph Kohl Ralph Kohl Ralph Kohl Ralph Kohl Ralph Kohl Ralph Kohl Ralph Kohl Clyde Biggers Clyde Biggers Clyde Biggers Clyde Biggers Clyde Biggers Clyde Biggers Clyde Biggers Jack Dean Jack Dean Jack Dean J. Konstantinos J. Konstantinos J. Konstantinos Darrell Mudra Darrell Mudra Darrell Mudra Darrell Mudra Darrell Mudra Al Molde Al Molde Al Molde Al Molde Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Mark Hutson (Acting) Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Bob Spoo Dino Babers Dino Babers Kim Dameron Kim Dameron Kim Dameron

* Co Champions

NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (16) 1982, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015

ALL-TIME COACHES

Former Panther quarterback Sean Payton (who still holds numerous EIU passing records) led the New Orleans Saints to the Super Bowl XLIV title in Feb. 2010.

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Coach Years Otis Caldwell 1899-01 Thornton Smallwood 1902 Thomas Briggs 1903 Joseph Brown 1904-09 Harold Railsback 1910 Charles Lantz 1911-34, 44 Winfield Angus 1935 Gilbert Carson 1936-37, 39-41 Harold Ave 1938 Clayton Miller 1942 James Goff 1945 Maynard O’Brien 1946-50, 52-55 Rex Darling 1951 Keith Smith 1956 Ralph Kohl 1957-64 Clyde Biggers 1965-71 Jack Dean 1972-74 John Konstantinos 1975-77 Darrell Mudra 1978-82 Al Molde 1983-86 Bob Spoo 1987-05, 07-11 Mark Hutson (Acting HC) 2006 Dino Babers 2012-13 Kim Dameron 2014-present

Overall Record 9-5-3 (.618) 2-4 (.333) 5-2-2 (.666) 18-14-7 (.551) 2-3-1 (.420) 96-65-13 (.589) 1-7 (.125) 17-19-3 (.474) 5-3 (.625) 1-6 (.143) 2-3-2 (.429) 27-50-1 (.353) 4-2-2 (.625) 2-7 (.222) 17-49-2 (.265) 18-43-2 (.302) 6-24-1 (.210) 9-21-2 (.313) 47-15-1 (.754) 32-15 (.681) 144-131-1 (.524) 8-5 (.615) 19-7 (.731) 18-17 (.514)

OVC Record 68-44 (.607) 7-1 (.875) 14-1 (.933) 16-8 (.667)

Playoff OVC Titles Appearances 3 2 4 9 1 1 2 2 0 1

EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS Roy Kidd Stadium (20,000) - Opened in 1969.

Dr. Michael T. Benson President

Stephen Lochmueller Athletics Director

at Western Kentucky

6:00 p.m.

Western Kentucky leads 47-34-3; Last Meeting: WKU won 37-13 (9/6/08)

Sept. 9

at Kentucky (SEC Network)

11:00 a.m.

Kentucky leads 4-0; Last Meeting: Kentucky won 34-27 in OT (10/3/15)

Sept. 23 Tennessee Tech* (OVCDN)

5:00 p.m.

Eastern Ky. leads 53-20; Last Meeting: TTU won 33-30 in OT (10/1/16)

Sept. 30 at Southeast Missouri* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 23-3; Last Meeting: EKU won 27-10 (10/17/15)

Oct. 7

Tennessee State* (OVCDN)

5:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 23-6; Last Meeting: TSU won 35-28 (10/15/16)

Oct. 14

at Jacksonville State* (ESPN3)

3:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 8-6; Last Meeting: JSU won 24-7 (10/22/16)

Oct. 21

UT Martin* (HC) (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 23-4; Last Meeting: UTM won 33-3 (10/29/16)

Oct. 28

at Murray State* (OVCDN)

3:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 45-27-4; Last Meeting: MSU won 41-28 (11/5/16)

Nov. 4

at Eastern Illinois* (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

Eastern Ky. leads 13-11; Last Meeting: EIU won 24-0 (11/19/16)

Nov. 11

Austin Peay* (OVCDN)

12:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 44-5; Last Meeting: EKU won 67-30 (11/12/16)

Nov. 18

Saint Francis (OVCDN)

Mark Elder Head Coach

QUICK FACTS

2017 SCHEDULE Sept. 2

Kevin Britton Football Contact

12:00 p.m.

First meeting

* Denotes Ohio Valley Conference Matchup Home Games in Bold HC - Homecoming All Times Central and Subject to Change

Basic Information Location: .....................................................................................Richmond, Ky. Enrollment: .............................................................................................16,959 Founded: ...................................................................................................1906 Nickname:............................................................................................Colonels Colors: ................................................................................. Maroon and White President: .......................................................................Dr. Michael T. Benson Athletic Director: ..............................................................Stephen Lochmueller Stadium (Capacity): ............................................... Roy Kidd Stadium (20,000) Surface: .......................................................................................Synthetic Twitter: ............................................................... @EKUSports, @EKUFootball Media Relations Football Contact: .......................................................................... Kevin Britton Office Phone: ..................................................................... (859) 622-2006 Cell Phone: ........................................................................ (859) 358-8359 Fax: .................................................................................... (859) 622-5108 Email: ......................................................................kevin.britton@eku.edu Web site:......................................................................... www.EKUSports.com Press Box Phone: ..................................................................... (859) 622-2226 Team Information Offense: ................................................................................................. Spread Defense: ............................................................................................... Multiple Lettermen Returning/Lost: ........................................................................58/39 Offensive Starters Returning: ...................................................................6 Defensive Starters Returning:...................................................................7 Specialist Starters Returning: ...................................................................4 2016 Record/OVC Record (Finish):...............................................3-8/2-6 (8th) Postseason: ........................................................................................none All-Time Record/OVC Record: ................. 591-375-38 (.608)/329-135-7 (.706) Joined OVC: ..............................................................................................1948 OVC Championships (Last): ...............................................................21 (2011) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last): ........................................... 21 (2014) 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 31

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

PLAYERS TO WATCH

OFFENSE WR 11 87 WR 84 16 OT 64 67 OG 66 77 C 65 71 OG 63 75 OT 78 67 QB 7 OR 17 OR 15 RB 20 6 OR 4 TE 43 OR 89 WR 9 82

Neiko Creamer Matt Clark Cameron Fogle James “LJ” Smith, Jr. Cameron Kowalewski Nick Cavinee Chance Edwards Nathan Murray Z Stephenson Jackson Bardall Kagen Skidmore De’jour Simpson Justin Myles Nick Cavinee Tim Boyle Garrett Kruczek Austin Scott Ethan Thomas Jason Lewis LJ Scott Dan Paul Clayton Schmerber Ryan Markush Alex Cabrera

6-3 6-2 5-11 5-11 6-5 6-7 6-5 6-7 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-7 6-4 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-6 6-2 6-0

222 205 203 170 272 263 318 333 280 287 294 338 287 263 226 170 221 203 249 225 240 241 183 178

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

DEFENSE DE 44 98 DT 90 92 DT 70 59 DE 55 98 LB 45 50 LB 53 49 NB 29 12 CB 1 10 CB 27 32 S 38 25 S 24 41

Aaron Patrick Luder Jean Louis Josiah Bennett Dillon Denault Connor Foos DJ White Taquan Evans Luder Jean Louis Corey Glass Brenton Ervin Jeffrey Canady Damon Lowe Ben Bascom Cornelius Floyd Nigel Bethel II Jordan Whitfield Khylil Miller Buck Solomon Kobie Grace Tre’ Moore Jared Tucker Eric Reed

6-4 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-2 6-4 5-10 5-11 6-0 6-2 5-9 5-11 5-9 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-9 5-9 5-11 5-9

227 210 281 268 258 210 224 210 216 215 233 242 178 176 187 185 181 180 190 195 175 194

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

6-1 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-2 5-11 5-9 6-0 6-2 5-11

210 175 202 175 214 202 187 225 183 170

R-Sr. R-So. Sr. R-So. So. Sr. Sr. R-Jr. Sr. So.

SPECIAL TEAMS PK 76 Lucas Williams 28 Samuel Hayworth P 19 Keith Wrzuszcak 28 Samuel Hayworth LS 46 Ben Hoffman HO 19 Keith Wrzuszcak KR 1 Nigel Bethel 4 LJ Scott PR 9 Ryan Markush 16 James “LJ” Smith, Jr. Returning Starters in Bold Key Losses WR Devin Borders 48 catches, 739 yards, 6 TDs TE Dan Crimmins 34 catches, 531 yards, 3 TDs DB Kiante Northington 89 tackles, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 2 FF

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ETHAN THOMAS

Junior • Running Back 5-11 • 203 • Johnson City, Tenn.

Played in eight games a season ago, amassing a team-best 385 rushing yards on 93 carries...

Averaged 4.1 yards/carry and scored two rushing touchdowns...Caught six passes for 50 yards...

Had a season-high 92 yards on the ground against Southeast Missouri...Was named to the OVC AllNewcomer Team as a freshman in 2015 when he had 498 rushing yards and tied for the team-high with four rushing scores.

AARON PATRICK Junior • Defensive End 6-4 • 227 • Dayton, Ohio

Preseason All-OVC selection...Earned first-team All-OVC honors and was named a Sophomore All-American by HERO Sports after tallying 53 tackles,10.0 TFL, 7.0 sacks and 10 quarterback hurries...

Ranked second in the OVC and 42nd nationally in sacks/game (0.64)...Was eighth in the OVC in tackles/game (0.91)...Had eight tackles and 2.5 sacks against Tennessee Tech...Had season-high nine tackles at Ball State...As a freshman in 2015, had 12 tackles, 1.0 sacks and one pass breakup.

TEAM NOTES • EKU has made 21 NCAA FCS playoff appearances, the second most in FCS history behind only Montana (23).

• Eastern led the OVC in net punting (41.19 yards per punt) and in punt return defense (2.50 yards per punt). The Colonels were third and fourth in the nation in those categories as well. Individually, Keith Wrzuszczak was third in the OVC and 17th in the nation with an average of 42.1 yards per punt.

• Eastern Kentucky led the OVC and finished ninth in the nation with an average of 23.62 yards per kickoff return, helping the Colonel offense start each drive with better field position. Jared Sanders was the key component in that ranking.

Individually, he finished second in the OVC and 15th in the nation with an average of 26.4 yards per return this season.

• The Colonels scored 67 points at Austin Peay (Nov. 12), tying the program record set in 1925 against Morehead State. It was the first time EKU scored 60 or more points in a game since beating Glenville State, 60-7, on Oct. 6, 2001.

• Redshirt junior Jeffrey Canady had a career-high 17 tackles at Tennessee Tech (Oct. 1) and matched that with 17 against Murray State (Nov. 5). That total tied for the 18th most in one game by any FCS player during the 2016 season.

Canady finished second in the OVC and seventh in the nation with an average of 11.2 tackles per game.

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 41 43 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 53 55 59 63 64 65 66 67 70 71 75 76 77 78 81 82 84 85 87 89 90 92 98 99 -

Name Nigel Bethel II LJ Scott Jason Lewis Tim Boyle Isaiah Murph Ryan Markush Jordan Whitfield Neiko Creamer Cornelius Floyd Derius Jones Austin Scott James Smith Jr. Garrett Kruczek Keith Wrzuszczak Ethan Thomas Brandon Peege Daryl McCleskey Jr. Jared Tucker Tre’ Moore Khylil Miller Samuel Hayworth Ben Bascom Ralph Patton AJ Jackson Buck Solomon Demontre Boyd TJ Comstock Omari Alexander Raynaldy Gustave Kobie Grace Eric Reed Dan Paul Aaron Patrick Corey Glass Ben Hoffman Malik Bell Damon Lowe Brentton Ervin Quinton Locklear Jeffrey Canady Taquan Evans DJ White Kagen Skidmore Cameron Kowalewski Z Stephenson Chance Edwards Nick Cavinee Connor Foos Jackson Bardall De’jour Simpson Lucas Williams Nathan Murray Justin Myles Aaron Riddick Alex Cabrera Cameron Fogle Jaret Pogliano Matt Clark Clayton Schmerber Josiah Bennett Dillon Denault Luder Jean Louis Jeremy Hodowanic Jebreel Adonis Dakota Allen Christopher Anthony Graham Ashkettle Jackson Beerman Alonzo Booth Thomas Bowling Ethan Bradds Andrew Burgess Shane Burks Jaelin Carter Cameron Catron Sean Cleasant Jr. Azjai Cooper Steven Crowder Andrew Dziuk Quinten Floyd Eddy Graham Ray Horton Leonard Humphrey Matthew Jackson Brian Lassiter Jordan Malone Ridge Reed Chase Ross Cade Sanchez Collin Sanchez Tucker Schroeder Jordan Scott Gunner Slone BK Smith Nakiya Smith Tre Turner Peyton Van Horn Landon White

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pos. DB RB RB QB RB WR DB WR DB WR QB QB QB P RB K RB DB DB DB K/P DB RB DB DB LB DB DB RB DB DB TE DL LB LS DB LB LB LB LB DE DL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL K OL OL WR WR WR WR WR TE DL DL DL DL LB QB OL OL WR RB LS TE QB DT WR RB DL WR LB LB DL DL DL DL LB DL OL RB OL OL TE OL OL DL WR DL DL DL K

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

Wt. 187 225 249 226 215 183 185 222 176 153 221 170 170 202 203 198 179 175 195 181 175 178 180 175 180 187 197 168 181 190 194 240 227 216 214 180 242 215 218 233 224 210 294 272 280 318 263 258 287 338 199 333 287 162 178 203 185 205 241 281 268 210 271 205 205 285 290 200 245 200 245 175 305 202 175 275 200 225 210 250 255 300 290 180 227 285 210 290 240 255 300 300 275 180 228 225 210 185

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

Hometown (Last School) Miami, Fla. (Texas Tech University) Marion, Ohio (University of Louisville) Virginia Beach, Va. (Arizona State University) Middlefield, Conn. (University of Connecticut) Hamilton, Ohio (Hamilton HS) Germantown, Md. (Fullerton College) Huber Heights, Ohio (Wayne HS) Wilmington, Del. (University of Tennessee) Miami, Fla. (University of Arkansas) Louisville, Ky. (Kentucky State University) Moore, S.C. (Spartanburg HS) Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek HS) Winter Park, Fla. (University of Central Florida) Geelong, Victoria, Australia (Oberon HS) Johnson City, Tenn. (Elizabethton HS) Goshen, Ky. (North Oldham HS) Dayton, Ohio (Wayne HS) Stone Mountain, Ga. (University of Kentucky) Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central HS) Thomasville, N.C. (Fork Union Military Academy) Ormond Beach, Fla. (Seabreeze HS) Apopka, Fla. (Apopka HS) Cincinnati, Ohio (Shorter College) Nashville, Tenn. (Cane Ridge HS) Groveland, Fla. (South Lake HS) Louisville, Ky. (Central HS) Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual HS) Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual HS) Louisville, Ky. (Western Kentucky University) Winter Park, Fla. (West Orange HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Goodpasture Christian School) Naples, Fla. (Naples Community HS) Dayton, Ohio (Meadowdale HS) Jacksonville, Fla. (Ed White HS) Farragut, Tenn. (Farragut HS) Miami, Fla. (Miami Palmetto Senior HS) Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS) Louisville, Ky. (Kentucky State University) Sanford, N.C. (Southern Lee HS) Barbourville, Ky. (Knox Central HS) Douglasville, Ga. (South Paulding HS) Madisonville, Ky. (Casey County HS) Somerset, Ky. (Somerset HS) Dallas, Ga. (Hillgrove HS) Bloomington, Ind. (Bloomington North HS) Webster, Fla. (South Sumter HS) Newark, Ohio (Newark Catholic HS) Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS) Cumming, Ga. (North Forsyth HS) Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek HS) Russell Springs, Ky. (Russell County HS) Pineville, Ky. (Bell County HS) Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain HS) Louisville, Ky. (DuPont Manual HS) Melbourne, Fla. (Viera HS) Hebron, Ky. (University of Kentucky) Union, Ky. (Mount St. Joseph University) Prospect, Ky. (North Oldham HS) Centerville, Ohio (Centerville HS) East Stroudsburg, Pa. (Lackawanna College) Lancaster, Ohio (Lancaster HS) Brooklyn, N.Y. (Nassau CC) Forney, Texas (Naval Academy Prep School) Glenmont, Md. (Bullis School) Lebanon, Ohio (Lebanon HS) Massillon, Ohio (Washington HS) Crestwood, Ky. (South Oldham HS) Lexington, Ky. (Tates Creek HS) Canal Winchester, Ohio (St. Francis DeSales HS) Bardstown, Ky. (Bardstown HS) Jamestown, Ohio (Greenview HS) South Bend, Ind. (Adams HS) Lexington, Ky. (Bryan Station HS) Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual HS) Belfry, Ky. (Belfry HS) Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual HS) Indianapolis, Ind. (Ben Davis HS) Mount Olive, Ala. (Gardendale HS) Cornelius, N.C. (Hough HS) Frankfort, Ky. (Bryan Station HS) Louisville, Ky. (Jeffersontown HS) Belfry, Ky. (Belfry HS) Knoxville, Tenn. (West HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS) Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek HS) Kingsport, Tenn. (Dobyns-Bennet HS) Carlisle, Ohio (Carlisle HS) Union, Ky. (Ryle HS) Lexington, Ala. (Lexington HS) Lexington, Ala. (Lexington HS) St. Cloud, Fla. (Harmony HS) Huddy, Ky. (Belfry HS) Paintsville, Ky. (Johnson Central HS) Louisville, Ky. (Male HS) Johnson City, Tenn. (Science Hill HS) Huntersville, N.C. (North Mecklenburg HS) Hebron, Ky. (Conner HS) Richmond, Ky. (Madison Central HS)

No. 36 71 29 48 90 1 34 7 82 53 67 87 35 11 92 66 50 55 12 84 70 45 38 37 28 99 46 31 98 14 17 64 6 51 49 9 23 27 25 8 77 78 44 30 43 22 85 41 81 89 15 4 75 63 16 32 65 20 24 59 10 76 19

Name Jebreel Adonis Omari Alexander Dakota Allen Christopher Anthony Graham Ashkettle Jackson Bardall Ben Bascom Jackson Beerman Malik Bell Josiah Bennett Nigel Bethel II Alonzo Booth Thomas Bowling Demontre Boyd Tim Boyle Ethan Bradds Andrew Burgess Shane Burks Alex Cabrera Jeffrey Canady Jaelin Carter Cameron Catron Nick Cavinee Matt Clark Sean Cleasant Jr. TJ Comstock Azjai Cooper Neiko Creamer Steven Crowder Dillon Denault Andrew Dziuk Chance Edwards Brentton Ervin Taquan Evans Cornelius Floyd Quinten Floyd Cameron Fogle Connor Foos Corey Glass Kobie Grace Eddy Graham Raynaldy Gustave Samuel Hayworth Jeremy Hodowanic Ben Hoffman Ray Horton Leonard Humphrey AJ Jackson Matthew Jackson Luder Jean Louis Derius Jones Garrett Kruczek Cameron Kowalewski Brian Lassiter Jason Lewis Quinton Locklear Damon Lowe Jordan Malone Ryan Markush Daryl McCleskey Jr. Khylil Miller Tre’ Moore Isaiah Murph Nathan Murray Justin Myles Aaron Patrick Ralph Patton Dan Paul Brandon Peege Jaret Pogliano Eric Reed Ridge Reed Aaron Riddick Chase Ross Cade Sanchez Collin Sanchez Clayton Schmerber Tucker Schroeder Austin Scott Jordan Scott LJ Scott De’jour Simpson Kagen Skidmore Gunner Slone BK Smith James Smith Jr. Nakiya Smith Buck Solomon Z Stephenson Ethan Thomas Jared Tucker Tre Turner Peyton Van Horn DJ White Landon White Jordan Whitfield Lucas Williams Keith Wrzuszczak

Pos. LB DB QB OL OL OL DB WR DB DL DB RB LS LB QB TE QB DT WR LB WR RB OL WR DL DB WR WR LB DL LB OL LB DE DB DL WR DL LB DB DL RB K/P DL LS DL DL DB LB DL WR QB OL DL RB LB LB OL WR RB DB DB RB OL OL DL RB TE K WR DB RB WR OL OL TE TE OL QB OL RB OL OL DL WR QB DL DB OL RB DB DL DL DL K DB K P

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

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MARK ELDER HEAD COACH 2ND SEASON 3-8 CAREER RECORD Birthdate: Hometown: College: Family:

December 10, 1977 Sycamore, Ohio Case Western Reserve, 2000 (Economics) Wife - Lindsey Children - Owen

Career Record Year School 2016 Eastern Kentucky

Overall 3-8

Conf. (Finish) 2-6 (8th)

Mark Elder was named the 14th head coach in Eastern Kentucky history on December 8, 2015 and introduced two days later.

From 2007-15 he was an assistant on the staff of Butch Jones including stops at Central Michigan, Cincinnati and most recently Tennessee where he was special teams coordinator.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

ASSISTANT COACHES

• In his first 14 months as head coach, Elder engineered back-toback top-25 rated recruiting classes, re-stocking the Colonel roster with a talented young core.

Assoc. Head Coach/Offensive Line: .................. Terry Heffernan Alma Mater: ................................. Dayton, 2003 (2nd season)

• Mark Elder was introduced as the 14th head coach in EKU football history on Dec. 10, 2015. He had most recently served as the tight ends and special teams coach at Tennessee prior to taking over at EKU. Over the past 11 seasons, Elder has helped his teams reach nine bowl games (including winning the last five) and win four conference championships.

• In his final season at Tennessee (2015) Elder helped Tennessee rank first nationally in kickoff returns (33.41 yards/return) and fourth in punt returns (17.18 yards/return) while helping the Volunteers to a 9-5 overall record and second place finish in the SEC East.

It was UT’s first winning record in SEC play since 2007. The team capped the year by beating Northwestern in the Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day. • In three seasons at Cincinnati he helped the Bearcats to a pair of Big East Championships and victories in the Liberty and Belk Bowls. In 2011 he tutored Isaiah Pead who was named Big East Offensive Player of the Year and notched back-to-back 1,000 yard rushing seasons.

• Elder began his career at Akron as a defensive graduate assistant (2000-01) before stops at Lehigh (2002), Iona (2003) and Wayne State (2004).

• He then spent two seasons at Michigan, helping the Wolverines to a pair of bowl appearances before joining Butch Jones at Central Michigan.

• In three seasons at Central Michigan as linebacker coach, Elder produced an all-conference player in each season.

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Asst. Head Coach/Tight Ends/Off. Tackles: .....Tommy Zagorski Alma Mater: ........Case Western Reserve, 2007 (2nd season) Defensive Coordinator: ...............................................Kurt Mattix Alma Mater: ...................................... Valparaiso (2nd season) Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: ...............Angelo Mirando Alma Mater: ........Case Western Reserve, 2008 (2nd season) Co-Defensive Coord./Defensive Backs: ........Shannon Morrison Alma Mater: ............................... Marshall, 1995 (2nd season) Linebackers:........................................................... Chase Gibson Alma Mater: ............................... Marshall, 2007 (2nd season) Wide Receivers: ........................................................ Kevin Koger Alma Mater: .............................. Michigan, 2012 (2nd season) Special Teams/Running Backs:................................ Greg Meyer Alma Mater: ........Case Western Reserve, 2010 (2nd season) Defensive Line: ..................................................... Walter Stewart Alma Mater: ............................. Cincinnati, 2012 (2nd season) Recruiting Coordinator: .................................... Brandon Lawson Alma Mater: .................................. Tennessee, 2013 (2nd season) Director of Operations: ............................................John Barnett Alma Mater: .................................Virginia Tech, 2011 (1st season)

2016 TEAM STATISTICS

2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

SCORING Points Per Game

EKU 287 26.1

Opponent 336 30.5

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty

229 82 128 19

232 111 92 29

1666 1927 261 419 4.0 151.5 18

2204 2515 311 522 4.2 200.4 23

PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing

2724 215-391-20 7.0 12.7 247.6 14

2262 186-332-10 6.8 12.2 205.6 12

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4390 810 5.4 399.1

4466 854 5.2 406.0

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME

25:33

34:27

3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd-Down Pct.

71/178 40%

69/176 39%

4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th-Down Pct.

11/22 50%

9/20 45%

RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS

30-43 (70%) 21-43 (49%) 29-29 (100%)

38-45 (84%) 27-45 (60%) 39-42 (93%)

40,400 5/8,080 -

80,035 6/13,339 0/0

RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

ATTENDANCE Games/Avg. Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS Eastern Kentucky Opponents

1st 43 66

2nd 89 124

3rd 67 63

4th 85 77

OT 3 6

RUSHING Player Ethan Thomas Henry Enyenihi Daryl McCleskey Jared Sanders James Smith PASSING Player Bennie Coney Tyler Swafford Maty Mauk

Total 287 336

G 8 11 9 10 9

G 7 9 2

Att. 93 98 43 48 25

Yds. 385 380 260 219 213

Cmp.-Att. 109-185 75-153 21-39

Pct. 58.9 49.0 53.8

Avg. 4.1 3.9 6.0 4.6 8.5

TD 2 3 5 2 2

Yds./G 48.1 34.5 28.9 21.9 23.7

Yds. 1405 940 303

TD/Int. 8/11 5/6 1/2

Avg. 200.7 104.4 151.5

RECEIVING Player Devin Borders Ryan Markush Dan Crimmins Cameron Fogle Neiko Creamer

G 11 11 11 10 10

No. 48 41 34 22 18

Yds. 739 556 531 246 181

Avg. 15.4 13.6 15.6 11.2 10.1

TD 6 3 3 2 0

Yds./G 67.2 50.5 48.3 24.6 18.1

SCORING Player Lucas Williams Devin Borders Daryl McCleskey Dan Crimmins Ryan Markush

G 11 11 9 11 11

TD 6 5 3 3

XPt. 29-19 -

FG 10-16 -

Pts. 59 38 30 20 18

Pts./G 5.4 3.5 3.3 1.8 1.6

TACKLES Player Jeffrey Canady Kiante Northington Corey Glass Kobie Grace Aaron Patrick

G 11 11 11 11 11

Solo 46 50 37 30 18

Asst.

77 39 36 27 35

Total 123 89 73 57 53

TFL 5.0 3.0 5.0 1.0 0.0

Sacks 1.5 0 0 0 7.0

INTERCEPTIONS Player Corey Glass Tre’ Moore

G 11 9

No. 2 2

Yds. 92 4

Avg. 46.0 2.0

TD 1 0

PBU 0 1

Returning Players in Bold

2016 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date 9/3 9/8 9/17 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19

Opponent at Purdue Pikeville at Ball State at Tennessee Tech* Southeast Missouri* at Tennessee State* #2 Jacksonville State* at UT Martin* Murray State* at Austin Peay* Eastern Illinois*

Result Attendance L, 45-24 32,074 W, 55-14 11,400 L, 41-14 10,902 L, 33-30 (OT) 7,165 W, 31-16 10,100 L, 35-28 21,053 L, 24-7 11,600 L, 33-3 3,025 L, 41-28 4,200 W, 67-30 5,816 L, 24-0 3,100

* - Ohio Valley Conference Contest Home Games in Bold

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TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 43 - Alfred Thompson vs. Morehead St. (1973) Season: 371 - Elroy Harris (1988) Career: 920 - Jimmie Brooks (1968-71) Most Yards Game: 300 - Markus Thomas vs. Marshall (1989) Season: 1,998 - Elroy Harris (1988) Career: 5,552 - Markus Thomas (1989-92) INDIVIDUAL PASSING Most Attempts Game: 71 - Josh Greco vs. Eastern Illinois (2005) Season: 387 - Josh Greco (2005) Career: 960 - T.J. Pryor (2009-12) Most Completions Game: 44 - Bennie Coney vs. Murray State (2015) Season: 225 - Bennie Coney (2015) Career: 540 - T.J. Pryor (2009-12) Most Yards Game: 464 - Bennie Coney vs. Tennessee Tech (2016) Season: 2,861 - Josh Greco (2005) Career: 7,300 - T.J. Pryor (2009-12) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING Most Receptions Game: 19 - Aaron Marsh vs. Northwood (1967) Season: 73 - Aaron Marsh (1966) Career: 165 - Andre Ralston (2002-05) Most Receiving Yards Game: 316 - Aaron Marsh vs. Northwood (1967) Season: 1,150 - Andre Ralston (2005) Career: 3,095 - Andre Ralston (2002-05)

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962

ALL OVC 0-0-4 -1-4 -1-3-1 -3-4-1 -1-2 -2-7 -2-1-2 -3-3 -No Games Played No Games Played 0-2 -2-1 -1-3-1 -2-3-2 -2-5-1 -5-3 -3-3-1 -4-5 -5-4 -0-6 -1-8 -1-7 -2-5-1 -2-1-2 -1-2-3 -1-6 -4-4-1 -7-2 -5-2-1 -6-1-1 -6-3 -8-0 -7-1 -4-2-2 -No Games Played No Games Played 4-3-1 -5-4 -5-4 -8-3 3-2 4-4-1 2-2-1 6-4 4-2 7-3 4-2 3-4-1 0-3-1 8-2 4-1 8-1-1 5-0 5-4-1 3-2 4-5 2-3 4-5 3-2 3-6 3-3 3-6 2-4 3-6-1 1-4-1 4-5 3-3 6-3 4-2

COACH James Park Clyde Wilson Clyde Wilson Charles Keith Ben Bernard Ben Bernard Ben Bernard Ben Bernard Clyde McCoy Clyde McCoy Clyde McCoy George Hembree George Hembree George Hembree George Hembree George Hembree George Hembree George Hembree Charles Hughes Charles Hughes Charles Hughes Charles Hughes Charles Hughes Charles Hughes Rome Rankin Rome Rankin Rome Rankin Rome Rankin Rome Rankin Rome Rankin Rome Rankin Rome Rankin Rome Rankin Rome Rankin Tom Samuels Tom Samuels Tom Samuels Tom Samuels Tom Samuels Tom Samuels Tom Samuels Glenn Presnell Glenn Presnell Glenn Presnell Glenn Presnell Glenn Presnell Glenn Presnell Glenn Presnell Glenn Presnell Glenn Presnell

YEAR 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

ALL 2-8 3-5-1 4-4-1 7-3 8-1-2 8-2 6-4 8-2 6-4-1 5-6 7-4 8-2 8-2-1 8-3 5-5 8-2 11-2 10-3 12-2 13-0 7-3-1 8-4 8-3 10-3-1 9-3 11-3 9-3 10-2 12-2 9-3 8-4 10-3 9-3 6-5 8-4 6-5 7-4 6-5 8-2 8-4 7-5 6-5 7-4 6-5 9-3 8-4 5-6 6-5 7-5 8-3 6-6 9-4 6-5 3-8

OVC 1-6 2-4-1 4-2-1 4-3 5-0-2 7-0 4-3 5-2 3-4 3-4 4-3 6-1 5-2 6-1 4-3 6-1 5-1 5-2 8-0 7-0 6-1 6-1 5-2 6-1 5-1 6-0 5-1 5-1 7-0 7-1 8-0 8-0 7-1 6-2 7-0 4-3 4-3 3-4 5-1 4-2 6-2 6-2 7-1 5-3 8-0 7-1 5-3 5-2 6-2 6-2 4-4 6-2 5-3 2-6

COACH Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Roy Kidd Danny Hope Danny Hope Danny Hope Danny Hope Danny Hope Dean Hood Dean Hood Dean Hood Dean Hood Dean Hood Dean Hood Dean Hood Dean Hood Mark Elder

OVC Championships (21) 1954, 1962*, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986*, 1987*, 1988, 1990*, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2007, 2008, 2011* * Co-Champions NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (21) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014 National Championships (2) 1979, 1982

ALL-TIME COACHES

Elroy Harris was a two-time first-team All-OVC selection, the 1988 OVC Player of the Year and a first-team All-America choice in 1988. He totaled 4,555 rushing yards and scored 58 touchdowns before being drafted in the third round by the Seattle Seahawks. He concluded his career as Eastern’s all-time leading rusher and now ranks second on that list.

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Coach Years James Park 1909 Clyde Wilson 1910-11 Charles Keith 1912 Ben Bernard 1913-16 Clyde McCoy 1919-21 George Hembree 1922-28 Charles “Turkey” Hughes 1929-34 Rome Rankin 1935-46 Tom Samuels 1947-53 Glenn Presnell 1954-63 Roy Kidd 1964-02 Danny Hope 2003-07 Dean Hood 2008-15 Mark Elder 2016-present

Overall Record 0-0-4 (.500) 2-7-1 (.250) 3-4-1 (.438) 8-13-2 (.391) 3-6-1 (.350) 21-29-4 (.426) 8-29-6 (.256) 56-22-6 (.702) 41-24-2 (.627) 43-49-3 (.463) 315-123-8 (.715) 35-22 (.614) 55-38 (.591) 3-8 (.273)

OVC Record OVC Titles 17-12-2 (.581) 0 27-29-1 (.482) 2 207-61-4 (.768) 16 32-8 (.800) 1 44-19 (.698) 2 2-6 (.250) 0

Playoff Appearances 17 1 3 0

JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium (24,000) - Opened in 1947.

Dr. John Beehler President

Greg Seitz Athletics Director

vs. Chattanooga $ (ESPN)

5:30 p.m.

Chattanooga leads 26-14; Last Meeting: JSU won 41-35 in OT (12/5/15)

Sept. 9

at Georgia Tech

11:30 a.m.

Georgia Tech leads 2-0; Last Meeting: GT won 37-17 (9/5/09)

Sept. 23 Liberty (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 3-0; Last Meeting: JSU won 48-19 (9/24/16)

Sept. 30 at Tennessee Tech* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 14-7; Last Meeting: JSU won 40-21 (10/8/16)

Oct. 7

at Austin Peay* (OVCDN)

4:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 18-6-3; Last Meeting: JSU won 34-14 (10/15/16)

Oct. 14

Eastern Kentucky* (ESPN3)

3:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 8-6; Last Meeting: JSU won 24-7 (10/22/16)

Oct. 21

at Eastern Illinois* (ESPN3)

2:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 8-6; Last Meeting: JSU won 47-14 (10/29/16)

Oct. 28

Southeast Missouri* (OVCDN) (HC) 3:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 16-5; Last Meeting: JSU won 17-10 (11/5/16)

Nov. 4

Murray State* (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 12-2; Last Meeting: JSU won 33-15 (11/12/16)

Nov. 11

at UT Martin* (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 31-7; Last Meeting: JSU won 33-7 (11/19/16)

Nov. 16

Tennessee State* (OVCDN)

John Grass Head Coach

QUICK FACTS

2017 SCHEDULE Aug. 26

Josh Underwood Football Contact

6:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 9-2; Last Meeting: JSU won 48-13 (9/19/15)

* Denotes Ohio Valley Conference Matchup $ - Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff (Montgomery, Ala.) Home Games in Bold HC - Homecoming All Times Central and Subject to Change

Basic Information Location: ................................................................................ Jacksonville, Ala. Enrollment: ...............................................................................................8,514 Founded: ...................................................................................................1883 Nickname:.......................................................................................Gamecocks Colors: .......................................................................................Red and White President: ..........................................................................Dr. John M. Beehler Athletic Director: ...............................................................................Greg Seitz Stadium (Capacity): .................. Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium (24,000) Surface: ........................................................................ Pro Grass Artificial Twitter: ............................................... @JSUGamecocks, @JSUGamecockFB Media Relations Football Contact .....................................................................Josh Underwood Office Phone: ..................................................................... (256) 782-5915 Cell Phone: ........................................................................ (256) 453-0545 Fax: .................................................................................... (256) 782-5958 Email: .........................................................................underwood@jsu.edu Web site:.........................................................www.JSUGamecockSports.com Press Box Phone: ............................................................ (256) 782-5585/5586 Team Information Offense: ................................................................................................ Multiple Defense: ............................................................................................... Multiple Lettermen Returning/Lost: ........................................................................49/31 Offensive Starters Returning ....................................................................4 Defensive Starters Returning:...................................................................9 Specialist Starters Returning: ...................................................................3 2016 Record/OVC Record (Finish):............................................. 10-2/7-0 (1st) Postseason: ....................................................0-1 (Lost in Second Round) All-Time Record/OVC Record: ........................ 531-346-40 (.601)/87-23 (.791) Joined OVC: ..............................................................................................2003 OVC Championships (Last): ................................................................ 6 (2016) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last): ............................................. 7 (2016) 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 37

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

PLAYERS TO WATCH

OFFENSE WR 84 82 WR 87 2 OT 54 75 OG 69 64 C 78 56 OG 74 63 OT 77 58 QB 14 3 RB 6 20 WR 15 13 TE 17 8

Jamari Hester Penny Smith Demontez Terry Shaq Davidson Nuka Yobo Ye’Majesty Sanders Justin Lea David Neece Tyler Scozzaro Spencer Watley Darius Anderson Branqavious Bussey Dylan Cline Tyrese Slocomb Bryant Horn Kendrick Doss Roc Thomas Tyus Flakes Krenwick Sanders Earl Calloway Dakota Chapman Clay Alexander

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

215 190 148 185 215 324 290 275 295 270 305 280 295 300 195 205 193 190 210 207 230 225

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

DEFENSE DE 40 48 OR 4 NT 93 99 DT 97 95 DE 41 25 OR 49 LB 5 32 LB 35 34 OR 57 LB 3 42 CB 6 10 CB 17 39 FS 1 31 SS 8 36

Darius Jackson Joseph Roberts Justin Thomas-Thornton Randy Robinson Montrez Lang Gerald Sterling Tyre McKinney Dalton Campbell E.J. Moss Monty Young Siran Neal Christian Wafford Quan Stoudemire Bryce Handy Ryan Faggestrom Joel McCandless Jalen Choice Reggie Hall DaQuan James Pat Porter Freddie Montgomery Marlon Bridges Antonio Bostic, Jr. Ra’Shad Green Matravious Williams

6-3 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-4 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-3 5-7 5-11 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-0

237 251 240 307 290 290 275 240 255 235 200 200 229 225 220 228 228 200 180 175 175 210 205 185 195

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

6-1 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-0

270 165 185 270 227 240 200 185 200 185

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

SPECIAL TEAMS PK 19 Cade Stinnett 81 Jake Lane P 18 Dean Kelly 19 Cade Stinnett LS 47 Josh Brady 53 Skyler Esmann KR 6 Reggie Hall 9 Daniel Byrd PR 6 Reggie Hall 9 Daniel Byrd Returning Starters in Bold

Key Losses QB Eli Jenkins All-American; 2107 pass yds, 11 TD; 984 rush yds, 13 TD WR Josh Barge 41 catches, 662 yards, 2 TDs RB Josh Clemons 842 rushing yards, 10 TDs

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JUSTIN LEA

Senior • Offensive Lineman 6-4 • 290 • Henagar, Ala. Preseason All-American and Preseason All-OVC selection...2016 All-American by HERO Sports and a 2016 CoSIDA Academic All-American after already earning his degree as a double major in emergency management and geography, while carrying a 3.92 grade point average...Has started every game for the Gamecocks since the start of his freshman season; entering the 2017 season with a streak of 39 consecutive games.

DARIUS JACKSON Senior • Defensive End 6-3 • 237 • Bessemer, Ala.

Preseason All-American...Preseason OVC Defensive Player of the Year...2016 OVC Defensive Player of the Year and 2016 All-American by AFCA, AP, STATS, Walter Camp and HERO Sports...In 2016 had 48 tackles, 15.5 tackles-for-loss, 10.0 sacks, one interception, 11 quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries...Through three seasons, already JSU’s career record holder in sacks (20.5) and tackles-for-loss (40.0).

TEAM NOTES • JSU enters the 2017 season having won 24 consecutive OVC games, the longest active conference win streak in all of Divison I football. In second is Alabama (17), while the second-longest FCS streak is N.C. Central (15).

• JSU enters the 2017 season having been in the Top 10 of at least one of the two major FCS Polls (STATS and Coaches) for 44 consecutive weeks. The streak dates back to the final poll of the 2014 season and makes JSU one of just two teams (NDSU) to be in the Top 10 in each week during that stretch.

• JSU has placed a total of 52 players on the All-OVC Teams over the past three seasons.

JSU had 18 All-OVC picks in 2014 and 17 in both the 2015 and 2015 seasons.

• Since JSU Stadium opened in 1946, Jacksonville State has posted an incredible 271100-8 record at home. Since joining the Ohio Valley Conference in 2003, the Gamecocks are 62-16 for a 79.5 winning percentage and are 45-10 in OVC games during that span.

• Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium, home of the Gamecocks since 1947, finished an 18-month, $47 million expansion that pushed the capacity to 24,000 prior to the 2010 season. The facility consists of seven stories, with the bottom four floors dedicated to nearly 400 dorm beds. The top three floors include 33 luxury skyboxes, a press area, coaches booths, radio and television broadcast facilities and a game management booth.

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 56 57 58 59 63 64 65 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 98 99

Name Marlon Bridges Tramel Terry Shaq Davidson Jonathan Hagler Kendrick Doss Joel McCandless Justin Thomas-Thornton Trae Barry Kevin Spears Siran Neal Roc Thomas Reggie Hall Yul Gowdy Clay Alexander Ra’Shad Green Daniel Byrd Darius Joiner Zion Webb Jacquez Payton Will Pyburn Charles Crawford Jayse Pruitt Earl Calloway Taylor Hayes Bryant Horn Krenwick Sanders Satchel Goodrich Pat Porter Dakota Chapman Dean Kelly Cade Stinnett Tyus Flakes Michael Matthews Bradley Flott Jaleel Heard Zack Woodard E.J. Moss Craig Copeland Licedrick Varner Freddie Montgomery Stevonte Tullis Chris Wilkerson Zsajuan Powe Taylor Eubanks Antonio Bostic, Jr. Christian Wafford Bryce Handy Quan Stoudemire Matravious Williams De’Marcus Flowers Malcolm Easterwood Dequan Charleston Darius Jackson Dalton Campbell Jalen Choice Jeremiah Harris TyShawn Jackson Austin Freeman Lewis O’Neal Josh Brady Joseph Roberts Monty Young Aaron Zawacki Emmanuel Fennell Skyler Esmann Nuka Yobo Jalyn Johnson Connor Christian Spencer Watley Ryan Fagerstrom Tyrese Slocomb Brock Burkhalter Branqavious Bussey David Neece Michael Shaddix Jordan Kilgo JQ Merriel Justin Lea Mason Langley Nate Archie Hunter Sosebee Darius Anderson Ye’Majesty Sanders Brock Gould Dylan Cline Tyler Scozzaro B.J. Autry Austin Cummins Penny Smith Landon Smith Jamari Hester Ty Minshew Malik Oliver Demontez Terry Austin Jennings Daylon Brackett Jake Lane Eliah Goodman Bryant Wallace Randy Robinson Tyre McKinney Adrian Law Gerald Sterling Earl Moss Montrez Lang

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pos. SAF RB WR SLB QB LB DE TE WR CB RB CB CB TE SAF WR SAF QB CB QB SAF QB WR QB QB WR WR CB TE P K/P RB RB CB WR LB DE CB CB CB RB SAF LB RB SAF SLB LB LB SAF RB SAF CB DE DE LB CB CB SAF SLB LS DE DE LB DE DL OL DL DL OL LB OL DL OL OL OL LS OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR WR TE WR WR WR WR K/P DE K/P DL DL DL DL DL DL

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

Wt. 210 215 185 210 205 228 240 215 205 200 193 200 162 225 185 185 185 197 165 225 185 200 207 205 195 210 175 175 230 185 270 190 210 170 204 230 255 195 179 175 195 180 205 190 205 200 225 229 195 178 173 178 237 240 228 170 185 170 180 227 251 235 210 240 240 270 265 280 270 220 300 280 280 275 280 250 305 290 290 280 290 305 324 265 295 295 320 230 190 162 215 230 170 148 170 220 165 235 166 307 275 270 290 230 290

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

Hometown (Last School) Lanett, Ala. (Lanett HS) Goose Creek, S.C. (Georgia) Gaffney, S.C. (South Carolina) Leeds, Ala. (Arizona Western College) Florence, Ala. (NE Mississippi CC) Birmingham, Ala. (Hinds (Miss.) CC) Prichard, Ala. (Auburn) Summerdale, Ala. (Spanish Fort HS) New Orleans, La. (LSU) Eufaula, Ala. (Eufaula HS) Oxford, Ala. (Auburn) Opelika, Ala. (Opelika HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Minor HS) Montgomery, Texas (Montgomery HS) Reserve, La. (Cornell (Iowa) College) Pensacola, Fla. (Pensacola Catholic) Roanoke, Ala. (Handley HS) Phenix City, Ala. (Central HS) Georgiana, Ala. (Georgiana HS) Pasadena, Calif. (La Salle HS) Prichard, Ala. (Vigor HS) Rainsville, Ala. (Plainview HS) Tallahassee, Fla. (Godby HS) Piedmont, Ala. (Piedmont HS) Alexander City, Ala. (Ben. Russell HS) Jesup, Ga. (Wisconsin) Fayetteville, Ga. (Starr’s Mill HS) Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Washington State) McCalla, Ala. (McAdory HS) Melbourne, Australia (Stillman) Enterprise, Ala. (Enterprise HS) Auburn, Ala. (Auburn HS) Mobile, Ala. (UMS-Wright HS) Mount Vernon, Ala. (St. Paul’s Episcopal) Opelika, Ala. (Opelika HS) Thomasville, Ala. (Thomasville HS) Ashville, Ala. (Ashville HS) Weaver, Ala. (Weaver HS) Greensboro, Ala. (Greensboro HS) Bel Air, Md. (Atlanta Sports Academy) Dothan, Ala. (Ashford HS) Bessemer, Ala. (South Alabama) Eight Mile, Ala. (Blount HS) Ohatchee, Ala. (Ohatchee HS) Buhl, Ala. (Sipsey Valley HS) Fayetteville, Ga. (Whitewater HS) Miami, Fla. (Gulliver Prep) Opp, Ala. (Opp HS) Valley, Ala. (Valley HS) Daleville, Ala. (Daleville HS) Fayetteville, Ga. (Fayette County HS) Linden, Ala. (Linden HS) Bessemer, Ala. (McAdory HS) Vestavia, Ala. (Vestavia Hills HS) Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Hillcrest HS) Shorterville, Ala. (Abbeville HS) Greensboro, Ala. (Greensboro HS) Scottsboro, Ala. (Scottsboro HS) Tuskegee, Ala. (Booker T. Washington HS) Chattanooga, Tenn. (Silverdale Baptist) Trussville, Ala. (UAB) Anniston, Ala. (Saks HS) Huntsville, Ala. (Buckhorn HS) Robertsdale, Ala. (Robertsdale HS) Summerville, Ga. (Chattooga HS) Covington, Ga. (Newton HS) Dadeville, Ala. (Dadeville HS) Dallas, Ga. (Savannah State) Clanton, Ala. (Chilton County HS) Newnan, Ga. (Northgate HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway HS) Fayette, Ala. (Fayette County HS) Lanett, Ala. (Lanett HS) Clanton, Ala. (Chilton County HS) Fort Payne, Ala. (Fort Payne HS) Gadsden, Ala. (Southside HS) Ft Walton Beach, Fla. (Ft. Walton Beach HS) Henagar, Ala. (Ider HS) Piedmont, Ala. (Piedmont HS) Mobile, Ala. (Murphy HS) Ringgold, Ga. (Old Dominion) Jonesboro, Ga. (East Carolina) Columbus, Ga. (Spencer HS) Mobile, Ala. (McGill-Toolen HS) McCalla, Ala. (McAdory HS) Bessemer, Ala. (Bessemer Academy) Eight Mile, Ala. (Baylor) Stevenson, Ala. (University of Louisville) Knoxville, Tenn. (NE Oklahoma A&M) Morris, Ala. (Mortimer Jordan HS) Miami, Fla. (Miami Central HS) San Diego, Calif. (Glencoe HS) Douglasville, Ga. (Douglas County HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Shades Valley HS) Weaver, Ala. (Weaver HS) Jacksonville, Ala. (Jacksonville Christian) Montgomery, Ala. (Park Crossing HS) College Park, Ga. (Hapeville Charter) Florence, Ala. (Rogers HS) Riverdale, Ga. (Lovejoy HS) Sylacauga, Ala. (B.B. Comer HS) Eight Mile, Ala. (Blount HS) Aliceville, Ala. (Washington State) Munford, Ala. (Miles College) Prichard, Ala. (Vigor HS)

No. 8 74 72 79 4 31 89 47 1 59 63 9 13 41 17 39 42 56 77 25 11 80 2 3 38 53 30 57 52 20 22 37 45 91 16 76 7 8 2 6 34 43 13 23 84 14 40 44 88 55 9 18 67 90 99 71 96 69 21 3 95 68 85 27 25 98 5 64 46 86 10 17 30 12 11 48 93 15 75 78 65 58 83 82 73 5 97 19 35 87 1 6 4 28 26 32 92 56 10 29 36 24 54 49 51

Name Clay Alexander Darius Anderson Nate Archie B.J. Autry Trae Berry Antonio Bostic, Jr. Daylon Brackett Josh Brady Marlon Bridges Brock Burkhalter Branqavious Bussey Daniel Byrd Earl Calloway Dalton Campbell Dakota Chapman Dequan Charleston Jalen Choice Connor Christian Dylan Cline Craig Copeland Charles Crawford Austin Cummins Shaq Davidson Kendrick Doss Malcolm Easterwood Skyler Esmann Taylor Eubanks Ryan Fagerstrom Emmanuel Fennell Tyus Flakes Bradley Flott De’Marcus Flowers Austin Freeman Eliah Goodman Satchel Goodrich Brock Gould Yul Gowdy Ra’Shad Green Jonathan Hagler Reggie Hall Bryce Handy Jeremiah Harris Taylor Hayes Jaleel Heard Jamari Hester Bryant Horn Darius Jackson TyShawn Jackson Austin Jennings Jalyn Johnson Darius Joiner Dean Kelly Jordan Kilgo Jake Lane Montrez Lang Mason Langley Adrian Law Justin Lea Michael Matthews Joel McCandless Tyre McKinney JQ Merriel Ty Minshew Freddie Montgomery E.J. Moss Earl Moss Siran Neal David Neece Lewis O’Neal Malik Oliver Jacquez Payton Pat Porter Zsajuan Powe Jayse Pruitt Will Pyburn Joseph Roberts Randy Robinson Krenwick Sanders Ye’Majesty Sanders Tyler Scozzaro Michael Shaddix Tyrese Slocomb Landon Smith Penny Smith Hunter Sosebee Kevin Spears Gerald Sterling Cade Stinnett Quan Stoudemire Demontez Terry Tramel Terry Roc Thomas Justin Thomas-Thornton Stevonte Tullis Licedrick Varner Christian Wafford Bryant Wallace Spencer Watley Zion Webb Chris Wilkerson Matravious Williams Zack Woodard Nuka Yobo Monty Young Aaron Zawacki

Pos. TE OL OL OL TE SAF QB LS SAF DL OL WR WR DL TE CB LB DL OL CB SAF TE WR QB SAF DL RB LB DE RB CB RB SAF DE WR OL CB SAF LB CB LB CB QB WR WR QB DE CB WR DL SAF P LS K/P DL OL DL OL RB LB DL Ol TE CB DE DE CB OL LB WR CB CB LB QB QB DE DL WR OL OL Ol OL WR WR OL WR DL K/P LB WR RB RB DE RB CB LB K/P OL QB SAF DB LB OL LB LB

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

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JOHN GRASS HEAD COACH 4TH SEASON 33-6 CAREER RECORD Birthdate: Hometown: College:

February 28, 1968 Ashville, Alabama Jacksonville State, 1990 (Physical Education)

Family:

Wife - Jada Children - Jud, Jules, Jace

Career Record Year School 2014 Jacksonville State 2015 Jacksonville State 2016 Jacksonville State

Overall 10-2 13-2 10-2

Conf. (Finish) 8-0 (1st) 8-0 (1st) 7-0 (1st)

After serving as the team’s offensive coordinator in 2013, Grass was named Jacksonville State head coach on January 21, 2014. Grass graduated from Jacksonville State in 1990. He has been named OVC Coach of the Year in each of his first three seasons with the Gamecocks and led JSU to the National Title game in 2015.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

ASSISTANT COACHES

• Grass was named OVC Coach of the Year in 2014 after leading Jacksonville State to a perfect 8-0 record, OVC Championship and No. 9 final national ranking in his first year as n head coach. In the process he became one of just five first-year head coaches to win an OVC Championship.

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Inside LB’s: .............David Blackwell Alma Mater: ........................ East Carolina, 1997 (4th season)

• Followed his inaugural season by leading Jacksonville State to the FCS National Title game in 2015 and earning his second OVC Coach of the Year Award. JSU finished season 13-2 overall and were 8-0 in the OVC for the second-straight year. Gamecocks were ranked No. 1 for 11 weeks during the year and finished season ranked No. 2.

• Grass was named Jacksonville State’s Offensive Coordinator prior to the 2013 season. During that season he helped orchestrate an offense that get numerous school, OVC and national records on its way to a 11-4 overall record, FCS quarterfinals berth and a No. 10 final national record. That marked the highest finish in the poll for the program during its Division I Era. • During the 2013 season the Gamecocks amassed 6,637 yards of total offense (1,755 more yards than the previous school record) and scored 528 points (107 more than the old record). The team also set a new record with 65 touchdowns, including 48 rushing scores which set the OVC all-time record (breaking a record that had stood since 1959).

• In 2013 running back DaMarcus James rushed for 1,477 yards and a school record 29 touchdowns. He also set the JSU and OVC record with five rushing touchdowns in a game against JSU. • Grass joined the JSU staff after coaching at the high school level for over 17 years and compiling a 122-61 career record.

• Grass served as head coach at Oxford High School (2008-12), posting five-straight winning records, a 41-16 overall record and the school’s first-ever appearance in the Alabama 6A State Semifinals.

• Was named the Alabama 6A Coach of the Year in 2007 after leading Spain Park High School to the state championship game. Also was the head coach at Moody High School (2003-05), Albertville High (2002-03), Ashville High School (1995-99).

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Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties: ...................... Brandon Hall Alma Mater: ..............................Oklahoma, 2000 (4th season) Offensive Line: ........................................................... Kevin Revis Alma Mater: ........................ Chattanooga, 2014 (2nd season) Defensive Line: ...................................................... William Green Alma Mater: ................................... Florida, 2012 (1st season) Running Backs: ......................................................... Jimmy Ogle Alma Mater: .......................... Tennessee, 1999 (18th season) Outside Linebackers: ................................................ Nick Gentry Alma Mater: ................................Alabama, 2012 (4th season) Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator:.........................J.R. Sandlin Alma Mater: ....................................... UCF, 2009 (4th season) Quarterbacks: .............................................................Cody Wells Alma Mater: ..................................... ULM, 2013 (2nd season) Wide Receivers: .........................................................Cleo Lemon Alma Mater: ......................... North Florida, 2014 (1st season) Cornerbacks:........................................................... Owen Kilgore Alma Mater: ............................ Tennessee, 2013 (3rd season)

2016 TEAM STATISTICS

2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

SCORING Points Per Game

JSU 371 30.9

Opponent 219 18.2

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty

251 143 91 17

180 61 83 36

3007 3258 251 558 5.4 250.6 32

1072 1490 418 415 2.6 89.3 12

PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing

2202 161-318-8 6.9 13.7 183.5 13

2227 172-374-18 6.0 12.9 185.6 14

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

5209 876 5.9 434.1

3299 789 4.2 274.9

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME

31:26

28:34

3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd-Down Pct.

61/178 34%

42/182 23%

4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th-Down Pct.

8/17 47%

11/19 58%

RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS

39-47 (83%) 28-47 (60%) 41-49 (84%)

20-30 (67%) 14-30 (47%) 21-23 (91%)

123,030 7/17,576 -

135,402 5/27,080 0/0

RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

ATTENDANCE Games/Avg. Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS Jacksonville State Opponents

1st 106 23

2nd 117 69

3rd 66 65

4th 82 62

OT -

RUSHING Player Eli Jenkins Josh Clemons Roc Thomas Tyus Flakes Bryant Horn PASSING Player Eli Jenkins Bryant Horn

Total 371 219

G 12 12 9 9 12

G 12 12

Att. 175 166 127 57 16

Yds. 984 842 782 201 114

Cmp.-Att. 155-311 6-7

Pct. 49.8 85.7

Avg. 5.6 5.1 6.2 3.5 7.1

TD 13 10 7 0 1

Yds./G 82.0 70.2 86.9 22.3 9.5

Yds. 2107 95

TD/Int. 11/8 2

Avg. 175.6 7.9

RECEIVING Player Josh Barge Jamari Hester Anthony Johnson Krenwick Sanders Roc Thomas

G 10 11 11 8 9

No. 41 22 17 16 16

Yds. 662 330 134 301 173

Avg. 16.1 15.0 7.9 18.8 10.8

TD 2 3 0 1 1

Yds./G 66.2 30.0 12.2 37.6 19.2

SCORING Player Eli Jenkins Cade Stinnett Josh Clemons Roc Thomas

G 12 12 12 9

TD 13 11 8

XPt. 37-43 -

FG 12-19 -

Pts. 78 73 66 48

Pts./G 6.5 6.1 6.0 6.0

TACKLES Player Marlon Bridges Siran Neal Joel McCandless Quan Stoudemire Darius Jackson

G 12 12 12 12 12

Solo 49 39 25 17 18

Asst.

38 41 39 37 30

Total 87 80 64 54 48

TFL 4.0 11.5 7.0 4.5 15.5

Sacks 1.0 0.5 1.5 1.0 10.0

INTERCEPTIONS Player Jaylen Hill Marlon Bridges Reggie Hall

G 12 12 12

No. 6 4 2

Yds. 181 9 88

Avg. 30.2 2.2 44.0

TD 1 0 1

PBU 13 6 8

Returning Players in Bold

2016 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date 9/1 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19 12/3

Opponent North Alabama at #21 LSU #17 Coastal Carolina at Liberty Tennessee Tech* Austin Peay* at Eastern Kentucky* #22 Eastern Illinois* at Southeast Missouri* at Murray State* UT Martin* #12 Youngstown State %

* - Ohio Valley Conference Contest Home Games in Bold

Result W, 31-12 L, 34-13 W, 27-26 W, 48-19 W, 40-21 W, 34-14 W, 24-7 W, 47-14 W, 17-10 W, 33-15 W, 33-7 L, 40-24

Attendance 22,116 98,389 18,892 15,354 16,092 14,455 11,600 21,655 6,839 3,220 18,982 10,838

# - FCS Playoff Game

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TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 39 - Boyce Callahan vs. Livingston (1972) Season: 292 - DaMarcus James (2013) Career: 800 - Boyce Callahan (1970-73) Most Yards Game: 298 - Kory Chapman vs. UT Martin (2003) Season: 1,788 - Troymaine Pope (2015) Career: 4,237 - Boyce Callahan (1970-73) INDIVIDUAL PASSING Most Attempts Game: 53 - Reggie Stencil vs. Stephen F. Austin (1999) Season: 418 - Montressa Kirby (1997) Career: 1,031 - Eli Jenkins (2013-16) Most Completions Game: 30 - Marques Ivory vs. Eastern Ky. (2010) Season: 227 - Eli Jenkins (2015) Career: 583 - Eli Jenkins (2013-16) Most Yards Game: 444 - Marques Ivory vs. Eastern Ky. (2010) Season: 2,817 - Montressa Kirby (1997) Career: 7,652 - Eli Jenkins (2013-16) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING Most Receptions Game: 14 - Donald Young vs. North Alabama (1978) 14 - Josh Barge vs. Auburn (2015) Season: 92 - Josh Barge (2015) Career: 247 - Josh Barge (2013-16) Most Receiving Yards Game: 247 - Ronald Bonner vs. Northwestern St. (1997) Season: 1,145 - Josh Barge (2015) Career: 3,611 - Josh Barge (2013-16)

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960

ALL OVC 1-4-0 -1-1-0 -No Games Played No Games Played 4-3-0 -0-2-0 -1-3-2 -3-2-1 -1-4-0 -5-2-1 -3-1-0 -5-2-0 -2-4-1 -9-0-1 -1-2-1 -3-4-1 -7-1-1 -5-2-2 -4-4-0 -3-2-1 -6-3-0 -1-6-0 -1-7-0 -2-4-1 -5-2-0 -5-3-0 -4-3-1 -0-9-1 -2-3-1 -2-5-1 -5-4-0 -2-5-0 -1-3-1 -0-5-0 -1-6-1 -0-7-2 -3-5-0 -No Games Played No Games Played No Games Played No Games Played 1-1-0 -3-5-1 -9-0-0 -8-1-1 -6-3-0 -6-2-1 -3-3-2 -3-6-0 -3-5-1 -7-2-1 -10-1-0 -5-3-0 -4-4-0 -5-4-0 -6-2-1 -3-6-0 --

COACH C.A. Holton C. A. Holton

YEAR 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Earl Wells F.A. Harwood G.W. Penton Ben Harris Ben Harris Ben Harris Ben Harris Ben Harris Ben Harris Ben Harris Ben Harris Ben Harris J.W. Stepehnson J.W. Stephenson C.C. Bush C.C. Bush C.C. Bush Earl Wren Al Clemmons Al Clemmons Al Clemmons J.W. Stephenson J.W. Stephenson T.B. Shotts T.B. Shotts T.B. Shotts T.B. Shotts T.B. Shotts T.B. Shotts T.B. Shotts C.C. Dillon C.C. Dillon Osmo Smith

C.C. Dillon Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls

OVC Championships (6) 2003, 2004, 2011*, 2014, 2015, 2016 * Co-Champions

ALL 5-4-0 4-3-2 4-4-1 4-4-1 7-2-0 8-2-0 4-5-1 3-6-0 3-6-0 10-0-0 6-3-0 7-2-1 7-2-0 7-4-0 7-3-0 6-4-0 11-3-0 7-3-0 4-6-0 8-3-0 8-3-0 10-2-0 6-5-0 4-5-1 3-6-1 5-4-1 5-4-1 10-2-0 13-1-0 9-3-0 12-1-0 12-1-1 3-7-0 4-7-0 7-4 1-9 1-10 7-4 1-10 4-6 5-6 5-6 8-4 9-2 6-5 6-5 6-5 8-3 8-3 9-3 7-4 6-5 11-4 10-2 13-2 10-2

OVC ------------------------------------------7-1 7-1 6-2 5-3 5-3 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-2 5-3 5-3 8-0 8-0 7-0

COACH Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Don Salls Jim Blevins Jim Blevins Jim Blevins Jim Blevins Charley Pell Charley Pell Charley Pell Charley Pell Charley Pell C. Mayfield C. Mayfield C. Mayfield Jim Fuller Jim Fuller Jim Fuller Jim Fuller Jim Fuller Jim Fuller Jim Fuller Joe Hollis Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Bill Burgess Mike Williams Mike Williams Mike Williams Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Jack Crowe Bill Clark John Grass John Grass John Grass

NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (7) 2003, 2004, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

ALL-TIME COACHES

Eli Jenkins (2013-16) capped his career by becoming JSU’s career passing leader and also ranking seventh in FCS history for rushing yards by a quarterback (3,796).

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Coach C.A. Holton Milton Harper G.Z. Henderson Earl Wells F.A. Harwood Ernest Jones Ben Harris J.W. Stephenson C.C. Bush Earl Wren Al Clemmons T.B. Shotts C.C. Dillon Osmo Smith Don Salls Ray Wedgeworth Jim Blevins Charley Pell Clarkie Mayfield Jim Fuller Joe Hollis Bill Burgess Mike Williams Jeff Richards Jack Crowe Bill Clark John Grass

Years 1904-05 1906 1906-07 1908 1909 1910 1911-19 1920-21, 29-30 1922-24 1925 1926-28 1931-37 1938-39, 45 1940 1946-52, 54-64 1953 1965-68 1969-73 1974-76 1977-83 1984 1985-96 1997-99 1999 2000-12 2013 2014-present

Overall Record 2-5 (.286) No Record No Record 4-3 (.571) 0-2 (.000) 1-3-2 (.500) 29-13-8 (.656) 21-8-3 (.703) 9-5 (.643) 1-6 (.143) 8-13-1 (.386) 18-24-4 (.435) 2-16-3 (.167) 3-5 (.375) 95-57-11 (.647) 3-5-1 (.388) 22-15-1 (.592) 33-13-1 (.713) 20-11 (.645) 54-25-0 (.683) 4-5-1 (.450) 84-49-4 (.628) 9-17 (.364) 1-5 (.166) 87-57 (.604) 11-4 (.733) 33-6 (.846)

OVC Record 59-20 (.747) 5-3 (.625) 23-0 (1.000)

OVC Titles 3 0 3

Playoff Appearances 3 1 3

MURRAY STATE RACERS Roy Stewart Stadium (16,800) - Opened in 1973.

Dr. Robert O. Davies President

Allen Ward Athletics Director

6:00 p.m.

Murray State leads 4-0; Last Meeting: MSU won 52-12 (9/3/15)

Sept. 9

Central Arkansas (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Central Arkansas leads 3-0-1; Last Meeting: UCA won 42-20 (9/8/12)

Sept. 16 at Missouri State

2:00 p.m.

Murray State leads 7-2; Last Meeting: Missouri State won 28-22 (9/10/16)

Sept. 23 Austin Peay* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Murray State leads 36-14; Last Meeting: MSU won 45-17 (10/1/16)

Sept. 30 at Louisville

TBA

Louisville leads 13-6; Last Meeting: UofL won 66-21 (9/6/14)

Oct. 7

at UT Martin* (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Murray St. leads 35-20-1; Last Meeting: UT Martin won 38-31 (10/15/16)

Oct. 14

Eastern Illinois* (OVCDN)

3:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 18-14; Last Meeting: MSU won 40-38 (10/22/16)

Oct. 28

Eastern Kentucky* (HC) (OVCDN)

3:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 45-27-4; Last Meeting: MSU won 41-28 (11/5/16)

Nov. 4

at Jacksonville State* (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 12-2; Last Meeting: JSU won 33-15 (11/12/16)

Nov. 11

Tennessee Tech* (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

Tennessee Tech leads 44-37-1; Last Meeting: TTU won 55-19 (11/19/16)

Nov. 18

at Southeast Missouri* (OVCDN)

Mitch Stewart Head Coach

QUICK FACTS

2017 SCHEDULE Aug. 31 Kentucky Wesleyan (OVCDN)

Parker Griffith Football Contact

1:00 p.m.

Murray State leads 39-11-1; Last Meeting: SEMO won 17-16 (9/24/16)

* Denotes Ohio Valley Conference Matchup Home Games in Bold HC - Homecoming All Times Central and Subject to Change

Basic Information Location: ..........................................................................................Murray, Ky. Enrollment: .............................................................................................10,495 Founded: ...................................................................................................1922 Nickname:.............................................................................................. Racers Colors: .......................................................................................Navy and Gold President: ........................................................................ Dr. Robert O. Davies Athletic Director: .............................................................................. Allen Ward Stadium (Capacity): .......................................... Roy Stewart Stadium (16,800) Surface: ........................................................................................FieldTurf Twitter: ..........................................................@MSURacers, @RacersFootball Media Relations Football Contact: .........................................................................Parker Griffith Office Phone: ..................................................................... (270) 809-3351 Cell Phone: ........................................................................ (662) 341-0979 Fax: .................................................................................... (270) 809-6814 Email: .............................................................. pgriffith2@murraystate.edu Web site:........................................................................... www.GoRacers.com Press Box Phone: ..................................................................... (270) 809-6811 Team Information Offense: ................................................................................................. Spread Defense: ................................................................................................... 4-2-5 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ........................................................................53/28 Offensive Starters Returning: ...................................................................8 Defensive Starters Returning:...................................................................9 Specialist Starters Returning: ...................................................................4 2016 Record/OVC Record (Finish):.......................................... 4-7/4-4 (5th/tie) Postseason: ........................................................................................none All-Time Record/OVC Record: ................. 475-425-36 (.527)/223-240-9 (.482) Joined OVC: ..............................................................................................1948 OVC Championships (Last): ................................................................ 8 (2002) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last): ............................................. 5 (2002) 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 43

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

PLAYERS TO WATCH

OFFENSE WR 4 84 WR 15 3 OT 78 75 OG 58 74 C 59 55 OG 69 68 OT 75 64 QB 7 OR 5 RB 20 28 WR 2 1 WR 86 82

Jordon Gandy Rajai Perkins Tyre Gray L.J. Gainey Joe Irby Cam Carter Kwan Stallworth Steven Clemmons Austin Hogancamp J.R. Burns Chris White Alec DeHerrera Cam Carter Austin Daulton Cam Birse Shuler Bentley Mareio McGraw Nick Collins Jonathan Moss Demetric Johnson Jensen Feggins Sylvaughn Turner

6-4 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-4 6-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-6 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-0 5-7 6-0 6-0 6-2 62

210 187 170 211 297 280 295 295 250 295 310 310 280 329 235 200 180 185 165 185 200 170

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

DEFENSE DE 95 46 DT 91 93 NT 99 54 DE 30 47 LB 45 25 LB 9 31 LB 21 13 CB 5 7 CB 14 6 FS 23 8 SS 22 21

Troy-Wayne Quinn Silas Owens Bishop Woods Kameron Petty Rashad Johnson Chris Stahl Kenney Wooten Robert Adams Derrick Shaw Marico Paige Lamont Crittendon Sean Rodriguez Zachary Wade Quincy Williams D’Montre Wade Greg Willard Nigel Walton Marquez Sanford Rico McGraw Zach Shipley Dylan Boone Isaiah Foster

6-1 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-9 6-0 5-11 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-2

245 240 253 295 270 285 235 235 240 220 235 210 215 215 192 170 170 170 170 178 193 175

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

6-5 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0

220 180 230 180 180 192 185

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

SPECIAL TEAMS PK 38 James Sappington P 12 Landon Stratton LS 40 Wes Drewery HO 12 Landon Stratton KR 20 Marieo McGraw 5 D’Montre Wade PR 1 Demetric Johnson Returning Starters in Bold

Key Losses QB KD Humphries 283-of-442, 3116 passing yards, 23 TDs TE Jesse Blackburn 52 catches, 747 yards, 3 TDs K Connor Mitchell 20-of-27 FGs, 27-of-28 PATs, 87 points LB Jonathan Jackson 69 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 4 PBU, 4 QBH

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JORDON GANDY Senior • Wide Receiver 6-4 • 210 • Athens, Ala.

Preseason All-OVC...Had a breakout season a year ago as he earned first-team All-OVC honors after catching 62 passes for 976 yards and 11 touchdowns...

His five 100-plus yard receiving games were the second-most in school single-season history...His 88.7 receiving yards/game ranked first in the OVC...11 touchdowns ranked 12th in the FCS...Had 218 receiving yards against Eastern Kentucky...In 2015 played in 11 games and made three catches for 36 yards and a touchdown...Caught two passes as a freshman.

D’MONTRE WADE

Senior • Defensive Back 6-0 • 192 • Columbia, Tenn.

Preseason All-OVC...Earned second-team All-OVC honors a year ago after making 50 tackles, three interceptions and 15 pass breakups in 11 games...The 18 total passes defended ranked as the third-highest total in the FCS in 2016...As a sophomore in 2015, made nine starts and tallied 29 tackles and nine pass breakups...Started 10 games as a freshman in 2014 when he made 64 tackles and earning Freshman AllAmerican honors...Played running back at Brentwood Academy in high school.

TEAM NOTES • For the first time in three years the Racers will experience a battle at quarterback.

Of the six QB’s on the roster (Cam Birse, Shuler Bentley, Brendan Bognar, Corey Newble, Eli Oltean, Preston Rice), their combined number of games played in a MSU uniform is one.

• Murray State defeated two top-25 ranked teams last season. The Racers beat No. 15 Eastern Illinois and No. 25 Tennessee State in back-to-back weeks marking the first known time in program history that the Racers have accomplished the feat.

• Jordon Gandy had a breakout season in 2016. He finished the season with 11 touchdowns on 976 yards. He also notched five 100-plus yard games on the year, the second most in school history.

• Murray State lost just seven starters from last year’s team and will return 21 starters this season. The Racers will welcome back eight players on offense, nine on defense and four on special teams for 2017.

• D’Montre Wade was a force in the MSU secondary last season, breaking up 15 passes and intercepting three more for a total of 18 passes defended, the third highest total in the FCS in 2016.

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 74 75 78 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 91 92 93 94 95 98 99

Name Demetric Johnson Jonathan Moss L.J. Gainey Jordon Gandy Preston Rice D’Montre Wade Eli Oltean Marquez Sanford Cameron Birse Greg Willard Brendan Bognar Zach Shipley Lamont Crittendon Corey Newble Landon Stratton Quincy Williams Nigel Walton Tyre Gray Isaiah Foster Shuler Bentley Mareio McGraw Zachary Wade Dylan Boone Rico McGraw Ernest Kenty Marico Paige Cortez Roberts D.J. Penick Nick Collins Qmond Woods Kenney Wooten Sean Rodriguez Xavier Chisolm Ethon Felton Johnny Drumgole Trajon Bright D’Vaughn Whitt Quinaz Turner James Sappington Tristan Bonstetter Wes Drewery Nolan Nichols Jordan Tyler Donovan Keith Kyree Hawkins Derrick Shaw Silas Owens Robert Adams Don Parker Chase Boling Chandler Moody Durrell Nash Eric Samuta Chris Stahl J.R. Burns Kincer Arnett Wallace McCoy Kwan Stallworth Austin Hogancamp Jacob Vance Nate Wilkinson Levi Nesler Austin Daulton Mitch Ponder Shane Walker Wyatt Dawson Alec DeHerrera Chris White Colin Boyd Davian Phillips Steven Clemmons Cam Carter Joe Irby Corey Jones Alec Raboin Sylvaughn Turner Kylan Martin Rajai Perkins DeQuan Dallas Jensen Feggins Austin Thomas Michael Magochy Rodney Castille Bishop Woods Quindarius Coles Kameron Petty Jaquez Hill Troy-Wayne Quinn Korey Tillman Rashad Johnson

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pos. RB WR WR WR QB DB QB DB QB DB QB DB LB QB P LB DB WR DB QB WR DB DB DB DB LB DB RB WR DB DL LB LB RB DB RB DB DB K/P DB LS LB LB DB LB LB DL LB/DL DB LB LS LB LB DL OL LB LB OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL K OL OL OL OL WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR TE WR DL DL DL DL DL DL DL

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

Wt. 185 165 211 210 215 192 190 170 235 170 225 178 235 180 180 215 170 170 175 200 180 215 193 170 205 220 170 195 185 185 235 210 220 217 180 175 170 160 220 185 230 215 221 180 202 240 240 235 178 235 185 215 205 285 295 190 220 295 250 270 290 290 329 285 285 266 310 310 175 305 295 280 297 185 195 170 190 187 176 200 180 220 165 253 250 295 230 245 270 270

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

Hometown (Last School) South Pittsburg, Tenn. (South Pittsburg HS) Madison, Ala. (Bob Jones HS) Snellville, Ga. (Fullerton Col.) Athens, Ala. (East Limestone HS) Waynesboro, Tenn. (Wayne County HS) Columbia, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) St. Joseph, Ill. (St. Joseph-Ogden HS) Macon, Ga. (Westside HS) Danville, Calif. (Arkansas St.) Decatur, Ala. (Austin HS) St. Louis, Mo. (Lindenwood [MO]) Shelbyville, Ky. (Shelby County HS) Decatur, Ala. (Austin HS) Jackson, Tenn. (Liberty Magnet Tech HS) Russellville, Ky. (Logan County HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Wenonah HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Carver HS) Alexander, Ala. (Benjamin Russell HS) Pacoima, Calif. (College of the Canyons) Duncan, S.C. (Old Dominion) Nashville, Tenn. (Overton HS) Newport Beach, Calif. (Saddleback CC) Murray, Ky. (Murray HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Georgia) Birmingham, Ala. (Ramsay HS) Wesson, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Atlanta, Ga. (North Springs HS) Highland Park, Ill. (Highland Park HS) Columbia, Mo. (Rock Bridge HS) McComb, Miss. (Holmes CC) Meridian, Miss. (Itawamba CC) Nickerson, Kan. (Butler CC) Bakersfield, Calif. (Fullerton Col.) Muscle Shoals, Ala. (Muscle Shoals HS) Russellville, Ky. (Russellville HS) Mayfield, Ky. (Mayfield HS) Clarksville, Tenn. (Clarksville HS) Russellville, Ky. (Russellville HS) Peculiar, Mo. (Raymore-Peculiar HS) Jackson, Tenn. (Trinity Christian Academy) Franklin, Tenn. (UAB) Benton, Ky. (Marshall County HS) Paducah, Ky. (Western Ky.) Hopkinsville, Ky. (Christian County HS) Louisville, Ky. (Fern Creek HS) Alabaster, Ala. (Thompson HS) New Market, Ala. (Buckhorn HS) Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Northridge HS) Hopkinsville, Ky. (Hopkinsville HS) Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Catholic HS) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) Chicago, Ill. (Redwoods) Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard West HS) St. Louis, Mo. (St. Louis University HS) Corinth, Miss (Northwest Miss. CC) Mayfield, Ky. (Mayfield HS) Paducah, Ky. (Paducah Tilghman HS) Lithonia, Ga. (Martin Luther King, Jr. HS) North Sutton, N.H. (Kearsarge HS) Prospect, Ky. (North Oldham HS) Franklin, Tenn. (Centennial HS) Mayfield, Ky. (Graves County HS) Burnside, Ky. (Southwestern HS) Glasgow, Ky. (Glasgow HS) Bartlett, Ill. (Saint Francis, Ill.) Duck, W.Va. (Clay County HS) Shawnee, Kan. (Fort Scott HS) Daphne, Ala. (Daphne HS) Springfield, Ill. (Sacred Heart-Griffin HS) Cadiz, Ky. (Trigg County HS) Lewisburg, Tenn. (Marshall County HS) Adamsville, Ala. (Minor HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Franklin Road Academy) Collierville, Tenn. (St. George’s Independent HS) Mattoon, Ill. (Matoon HS) Athens, Ala. (East Limestone HS) Humboldt, Tenn. (Humboldt HS) St. Louis, Mo. (Hazlewood East HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose HS) Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren Central HS) Dresden, Tenn. (Dresden HS) Franklin, Tenn. (Page HS) Humboldt, Tenn. (Liberty Tech Magnet HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS) Bessemer, Ala. (McAdory HS) New Market, Ala. (Buckhorn HS) Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Pleasant Grove HS) Prattville, Ala. (Harrison Central HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Blackman HS) Barnesville, Ga. (Lamar County HS)

No. 47 56 19 7 8 49 39 22 70 35 55 75 89 32 74 92 28 9 85 64 67 68 40 34 86 33 17 3 4 15 44 94 59 78 1 99 80 43 24 88 83 57 20 23 50 2 51 63 9 41 6 46 25 48 27 84 93 71 65 95 81 5 26 31 53 6 38 45 8 54 58 12 87 98 37 82 42 61 5 21 66 14 69 36 62 7 13 91 29 30

Name Robert Adams Kincer Arnett Shuler Bentley Cameron Birse Brendan Bognar Chase Boling Tristan Bonstetter Dylan Boone Colin Boyd Trajon Bright J.R. Burns Cam Carter Rodney Castille Xavier Chisolm Steven Clemmons Quindarius Coles Nick Collins Lamont Crittendon DeQuan Dallas Austin Daulton Wyatt Dawson Alec DeHerrera Wes Drewery Johnny Drumgole Jensen Feggins Ethon Felton Isaiah Foster L.J. Gainey Jordon Gandy Tyre Gray Kyree Hawkins Jaquez Hill Austin Hogancamp Joe Irby Demetric Johnson Rashad Johnson Corey Jones Donovan Keith Ernest Kenty Michael Magochy Kylan Martin Wallace McCoy Mareio McGraw Rico McGraw Chandler Moody Jonathan Moss Durrell Nash Levi Nesler Corey Newble Nolan Nichols Eli Oltean Silas Owens Marico Paige Don Parker D.J. Penick Rajai Perkins Kameron Petty D’Avian Phillips Mitch Ponder Troy-Wayne Quinn Alec Raboin Preston Rice Cortez Roberts Sean Rodriguez Eric Samuta Marquez Sanford James Sappington Derrick Shaw Zach Shipley Chris Stahl Kwan Stallworth Landon Stratton Austin Thomas Korey Tillman Quinaz Turner Sylvaughn Turner Jordan Tyler Jacob Vance D’Montre Wade Zachary Wade Shane Walker Nigel Walton Chris White D’Vaughn Whitt Nate Wilkinson Greg Willard Quincy Williams Bishop Woods Qmond Woods Kenney Wooten

Pos. LB/DL LB QB QB QB LB DB DB K RB OL OL WR LB OL DL WR LB WR OL DL OL LS DB WR RB DB WR WR WR LB DL OL OL RB DL WR DB DB TE WR LB WR DB LS WR LB OL QB LB QB DL LB DB RB WR DL OL OL DL WR QB DB LB LB DB K/P LB DB DL OL P WR DL DB WR LB OL DB DB OL DB OL DB OL DB LB DL DB DL

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

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MITCH STEWART HEAD COACH 3RD SEASON 7-15 CAREER RECORD Birthdate: Hometown: College: Family:

November 8, 1982 Newnan, Ga. Valdosta State, 2005 (Business Education) Wife - Rikki Children - Stella, Emerson

Career Record Year School 2015 Murray State 2016 Murray State

Overall 3-8 4-7

Conf. (Finish) 2-6 (7th) 4-4 (5th-t)

Mitch Stewart was named the 18th head coach in Murray State history on Dec. 15, 2014. He took the position after serving five years on the Racers staff as the program’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

ASSISTANT COACHES

• Prior to being named head coach, Stewart served as an assistant coach with the Murray State program for five years (2010-14) under Chris Hatcher, with the final four of those as the team’s offensive coordinator. He helped the Racers to one of the top offenses nationally in that time frame.

Asst. HC/Defensive Coordinator/Secondary:......... Chris Boone Alma Mater: .......................Southern Miss, 1997 (3rd season)

• In 2015 Stewart led MSU to a No. 15 nationally ranking in total offense (468.3 yards/game) and an OVC-best 36.6 points/game (also 15th nationally).

Quarterbacks: ....................................................Casey Brockman Alma Mater: ......................... Murray State, 2013 (4th season)

• In 2012 he helped Murray State rank fifth nationally in each passing offense, total offense and scoring offense. The season quarterback Casey Brockman (now an assistant with the program) earned his second-straight All-American honor after setting numerous school and OVC records.

• Stewart spend three years (2007-09) as a member of the Georgia Southern coaching staff, working with the wide receivers. In his second year with the Eagles he helped the offense led the Southern Conference and rank 20th nationally in passing offense.

• After college Stewart served as a graduate assistant at Valdosta State and also as an offensive coordinator at his alma mater, Newnan High School.

• As a college quarterback Stewart played for former Murray State head coach Chris Hatcher at Valdosta State from 2001-05. He was part of the 2002 National Runner-Up squad and the 2004 National Championship Team.

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Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator: ............Jake Johnson Alma Mater: ................. Eastern Kentucky, 2002 (2nd season)

Wide Receivers: .....................................................Carson Hunter Alma Mater: .............................. Memphis, 2007 (2nd season) Offensive Line: ...................................................... Brian Hamilton Alma Mater: ......................SUNY Cortland, 2000 (1st season) Defensive Line: ............................................................Kevin Park Alma Mater: ................................... Baylor, 2013 (2nd season) Cornerbacks:........................................................... Corico Wright Alma Mater: ...............................Clemson, 2013 (2nd season) Director of Recruiting & Player Personnel: ...........Steve Adams Alma Mater: ......................... Murray State, 2013 (8th season) Defensive Graduate Assistant: ..................................Nick Knight Alma Mater: ..............Kentucky Wesleyan, 2011 (2nd season) Offensive Graduate Assistant: ............................ Drew Burnham Alma Mater: ......................... Murray State, 2017 (3rd season)

2016 TEAM STATISTICS

2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

SCORING Points Per Game

MSU 287 26.1

Opponent 387 35.2

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty

206 47 129 30

283 118 139 26

RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

856 1236 380 345 2.5 77.8 9

2242 2486 244 468 4.8 203.8 21

PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing

3337 302-477-14 7.0 11.0 303.4 24

3139 244-412-11 7.6 12.9 285.4 25

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4193 822 5.1 381.2

5381 880 6.1 489.2

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME

26:53

33:07

3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd-Down Pct.

53/184 29%

72/174 41%

4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th-Down Pct.

10/22 45%

11/18 61%

RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS

33-44 (75%) 20-44 (45%) 27-28 (96%)

35-46 (76%) 27-46 (59%) 39-44 (89%)

30,840 5/6,168 -

80,738 6/13,456 0/0

ATTENDANCE Games/Avg. Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS Murray State Opponents

1st 47 120

2nd 80 118

3rd 60 41

4th 100 108

OT -

RUSHING Player Mareio McGraw Demetric Johnson Trae Gordon PASSING Player KD Humphries Cameron Birse

G 11 10 10

G 10 2

Att. 101 104 16

Yds. 571 279 30

Cmp.-Att. 283-442 17-32

Pct. 64.0 53.1

Avg. 5.7 2.7 1.9

TD 6 1 0

Yds./G 51.9 27.9 3.0

Yds. 3116 228

TD/Int. 23/11 1/2

Avg. 311.6 114.0

RECEIVING Player Jordon Gandy Jesse Blackburn Demetric Johnson Mitch Stults Jonathan Moss

G 11 11 10 11 11

No. 62 52 31 31 28

Yds. 976 747 388 257 266

Avg. 15.7 14.4 12.5 8.3 9.5

TD 11 3 3 2 2

Yds./G 88.7 67.9 38.8 23.4 24.2

SCORING Player Connor Mitchell Jordon Gandy Mareio McGraw Demetric Johnson Jesse Blackburn

G 11 11 11 10 11

TD 11 6 4 3

XPt. 27-28 -

FG 20-27 -

Pts. 87 66 36 24 20

Pts./G 7.9 6.0 3.3 2.4 1.8

TACKLES Player Zachary Wade Toby Omli Sean Rodriguez Jonathan Jackson Lamont Crittendon

G 10 11 11 11 10

Solo 35 36 32 39 23

Asst.

55 37 37 30 40

Total 90 73 69 69 63

TFL 2.0 3.0 3.0 7.0 8.0

Sacks 0 1.0 0 2.0 1.0

INTERCEPTIONS Player D’Montre Wade

G 11

No. 3

Yds. 17

Avg. 5.7

TD 0

PBU 15

Returning Players in Bold

Total 287 387

2016 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date 9/3 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19

Opponent at Illinois Missouri State at Southern Illinois Southeast Missouri* at Austin Peay* UT Martin* at #15 Eastern Illinois* #25 Tennessee State* at Eastern Kentucky* #2 Jacksonville State* at Tennessee Tech*

Result L, 52-3 L, 28-22 L, 50-17 L, 17-16 W, 45-17 L, 38-31 W, 40-38 W, 38-31 W, 41-28 L, 33-15 L, 55-19

Attendance 48,644 5,063 11,150 10,014 4,717 3,938 7,907 8,605 4,200 3,220 4,120

* - Ohio Valley Conference Contest Home Games in Bold

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TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 41 - Stevie Chaney vs. Austin Peay (2005) Season: 276 - Don Clayton (1974) Career: 557 - Don Clayton (1972-74) Most Yards Game: 310 - Stevie Chaney vs. Austin Peay (2005) Season: 1,765 - Derrick Cullors (1995) Career: 2,804 - Don Clayton (1972-74) INDIVIDUAL PASSING Most Attempts Game: 67 - Casey Brockman vs. Tennessee State (2011) 67 - Casey Brockman vs. UT Martin (2012) Season: 532 - KD Humphries (2015) Career: 1,458 - KD Humphries (2012, 2014-16) Most Completions Game: 49 - KD Humphries vs. Austin Peay (2016) Season: 359 - Casey Brockman (2012) Career: 940 - KD Humphries (2012, 2014-16) Most Yards Game: 600 - Casey Brockman vs. Tennessee State (2011) Season: 3,778 - KD Humphries (2015) Career: 10,458 - KD Humphries (2012, 2014-16) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING Most Receptions Game: 16 - Harvey Tanner vs. Austin Peay (1967) Season: 94 - Walter Powell (2012) Career: 216 - Marcus Harris (2007-10) Most Receiving Yards Game: 255 - Harvey Tanner vs. Middle Tenn. (1967) Season: 1,213 - Walter Powell (2012) Career: 2,650 - Walter Powell (2010-13)

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970

ALL OVC 3-3-3 -6-0-1 -5-2-1 -7-1-1 -9-0-1 -5-4 -5-4 -5-3-1 -4-2-3 -9-0 -6-3 -3-5 -5-4 -8-1-1 -6-2-1 -4-4-1 -4-3-2 -4-3-2 -1-5-2 -No Games Played 5-2-0 -5-2-1 -5-5 -6-3 -9-1-1 3-1 1-7-1 1-6 7-2-1 5-0-1 8-1 5-1 4-4 3-2 3-6 1-4 5-4 3-2 6-4 2-3 6-4 4-1 3-5-1 1-3-1 3-7 2-4 0-10 0-6 5-5 4-2 4-6 2-4 5-5 1-5 5-5 3-4 5-4-1 3-3-1 2-6-2 1-4-2 0-10 0-7 4-6 2-5 7-2-1 5-2 5-4-1 2-4-1 4-6 1-6

COACH Irby Koffman Carlisle Cutchin Carlisle Cutchin Carlisle Cutchin Carlisle Cutchin Carlisle Cutchin Carlisle Cutchin Ray Morgan Roy Stewart Roy Stewart Roy Stewart RoyStewart Roy Stewart Roy Stewart Roy Stewart Roy Stewart Roy Stewart Jim Moore Roy Stewart Roy Stewart Roy Stewart Jim Moore Jim Moore Fred Faurot Fred Faurot Fred Faurot Fred Faurot Fred Faurot Fred Faurot Fred Faurot Fred Faurot Jim Cullivan Jim Cullivan Jim Cullivan Jim Cullivan Don Shelton Don Shelton Don Shelton Don Shelton Don Shelton Don Shelton Don Shelton Bill Furguson Bill Furguson Bill Furguson Bill Furguson

YEAR 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

OVC Championships (8) 1948*, 1950, 1951, 1979, 1986*, 1995, 1996, 2002*

ALL 5-4-1 4-6 7-3 9-2 4-5-1 5-6 6-5 4-7 9-2-1 9-2 8-3 4-7 7-4 9-2 7-3-1 7-4-1 6-5 4-6 6-4-1 2-9 3-8 2-9 4-7 5-6 11-1 11-2 7-4 7-4 7-4 6-5 4-6 7-5 4-8 7-4 2-9 1-10 2-9 5-7 3-8 6-5 7-4 5-6 6-6 3-9 3-8 4-7

OVC 3-3-1 2-5 5-2 5-2 3-3-1 4-3 4-3 1-5 6-0 5-2 5-3 2-5 4-3 5-2 5-2 6-1 3-3 4-2 3-3 1-5 1-6 1-7 4-4 4-4 8-0 8-0 5-2 5-2 5-2 4-3 2-4 5-1 3-5 6-2 0-7 0-8 1-7 4-4 2-6 5-3 5-3 4-4 4-4 1-7 2-6 4-4

COACH Bill Furguson Bill Furguson Bill Furguson Bill Furguson Bill Furgeson Bill Furgeson Bill Furgeson Mike Gottfried Mike Gottfried Mike Gottfried Frank Beamer Frank Beamer Frank Beamer Frank Beamer Frank Beamer Frank Beamer Mike Mahoney Mike Mahoney Mike Mahoney Mike Mahoney Mike Mahoney Mike Mahoney Houston Nutt Houston Nutt Houston Nutt Houston Nutt Denver Johnson Denver Johnson Denver Johnson Joe Pannunzio Joe Pannunzio Joe Pannunzio Joe Pannunzio Joe Pannunzio Joe Pannunzio Matt Griffin Matt Griffin Matt Griffin Matt Griffin Chris Hatcher Chris Hatcher Chris Hatcher Chris Hatcher Chris Hatcher Mitch Stewart Mitch Stewart

* Co Champions

NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (5) 1979, 1986, 1995, 1996, 2002

ALL-TIME COACHES

Danny Lee Johnson (1977-81) ranks as the second all-time leading rusher in MSU history (2,522). He was named OVC Offensive Player of the Year in 1978.

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Coach Irby Koffman Carlisle Cutchin Ray Morgan Roy Stewart Jim Moore Fred Faurot Jim Cullivan Don Shelton Bill Furgerson Mike Gottfried Frank Beamer Mike Mahoney Houston Nutt Denver Johnson Joe Pannunzio Matt Griffin Chris Hatcher Mitch Stewart

Years 1924 1925-30 1931 1932-40, 42, 44-45 1941, 46-47 1948-55 1956-59 1960-66 1967-77 1978-80 1981-86 1987-92 1993-96 1997-99 2000-05 2006-09 2010-14 2015-present

Overall Record 3-3-3 (.500) 37-11-4 (.750) 5-3-1 (.611) 60-33-11 (.630) 16-11-1 (.589) 43-29-3 (.593) 12-26-1 (.321) 26-41-3 (.393) 60-49-4 (.549) 22-11-1 (.662) 42-23-2 (.642) 23-41-1 (.362) 31-16 (.660) 21-12 (.636) 30-37 (.448) 11-34 (.244) 27-30 (.474) 7-15 (.318)

OVC Record 23-19-1 (.547) 7-14-1 (.341) 14-29-3 (.333) 36-38-3 (.487) 12-7 (.632) 27-16 (.628) 13-26 (.333) 24-8 (.750) 15-6 (.714) 20-22 (.476) 7-25 (.219) 19-21 (.475) 6-10 (.375)

OVC Titles 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0

Playoff Appearances 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS Houck Stadium (10,000) - Opened in 1930.

Dr. Carlos Vargas President

Brady Barke Athletics Director

at Kansas (ESPN3)

6:00 p.m.

Kansas leads 1-0; Last Meeting: Kansas won 34-28 (9/6/14)

Sept. 9

at Dayton

12:00 p.m.

First meeting

Sept. 16 Southern Illinois (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Southeast leads 40-35-8; Last Meeting: SIU won 30-22 (9/10/16)

Sept. 23 at Eastern Illinois* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 17-7; Last Meeting: SEMO won 21-14 (10/1/16)

Sept. 30 Eastern Kentucky* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 24-3; Last Meeting: EKU won 31-16 (10/8/16)

Oct. 14

Tennessee Tech* (HC) (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

Tennessee Tech leads 15-10; Last Meeting: TTU won 21-20 (10/22/16)

Oct. 21

at Austin Peay* (OVCDN)

4:00 p.m.

Southeast leads 15-6; Last Meeting: SEMO won 41-21 (10/29/16)

Oct. 28

at Jacksonville State* (OVCDN)

3:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 16-5; Last Meeting: JSU won 17-10 (11/5/16)

Nov. 4

UT Martin* (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

UT Martin leads 17-15; Last Meeting: UTM won 24-10 (11/12/16)

Nov. 11

at Tennessee State* (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 13-11; Last Meeting: TSU won 32-31 (11/19/16)

Nov. 18

Murray State* (OVCDN)

Tom Matukewicz Head Coach

QUICK FACTS

2017 SCHEDULE Sept. 2

Jeff Honza Football Contact

1:00 p.m.

Murray State leads 39-11-1; Last Meeting: SEMO won 17-16 (9/24/16)

* Denotes Ohio Valley Conference Matchup Home Games in Bold HC - Homecoming All Times Central and Subject to Change

Basic Information Location: .......................................................................... Cape Girardeau, Mo. Enrollment: .............................................................................................12,087 Founded: ...................................................................................................1873 Nickname:.........................................................................................Redhawks Colors: ....................................................................................... Red and Black President: ..............................................................................Dr. Carlos Vargas Athletic Director: ............................................................................Brady Barke Stadium (Capacity): ....................................................Houck Stadium (10,000) Surface: ........................................................................................FieldTurf Twitter: ......................................................... @GoSoutheast, @SEMOFootball Media Relations Football Contact: ..............................................................................Jeff Honza Office Phone: ..................................................................... (573) 651-2933 Cell Phone: ........................................................................ (618) 528-1145 Fax: .................................................................................... (573) 651-2810 Email: ............................................................................jhonza@semo.edu Web site:...............................................................................GoSoutheast.com Press Box Phone: ..................................................................... (573) 651-2191 Team Information Offense: ....................................................................................Multiple/Spread Defense: .......................................................................................Pro Style 3-4 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ........................................................................25/34 Offensive Starters Returning: ...................................................................5 Defensive Starters Returning:...................................................................4 Specialist Starters Returning: ...................................................................0 2016 Record/OVC Record (Finish):...............................................3-8/3-5 (7th) Postseason: ........................................................................................none All-Time Record/OVC Record: ...................... 446-521-36 (.463)/69-128 (.350) Joined OVC: ..............................................................................................1991 OVC Championships (Last): ................................................................ 1 (2010) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last): ............................................. 1 (2010) 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 49

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

PLAYERS TO WATCH

OFFENSE WR 6 9 WR 11 12 OT 76 61 OG 74 66 C 62 65 OG 78 72 OT 73 64 QB 4 7 RB 3 15 FB 88 47 TE 85 84 WR 13 14

Kristian Wilkerson Zack Smith Evan Scales Richie Eisenhart Drew Forbes Gabe Phillips Kyle Thies Giovanni Negron Drew Swihart Lucas Orchard Junior Pierre Jimmy Keutzer Alex Snyder Ryan Truvillion Jesse Hosket Anthony Cooper Marquis Terry Cameron Sanders Eric Williams Logan Larson Marquette Murdock Austin Crump Tyler McLemore Trevon Billington

6-0 5-9 6-2 5-9 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-4 5-11 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-1 5-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-1 5-11

203 187 212 180 305 276 305 313 319 290 330 290 303 293 223 202 179 212 245 245 250 243 216 181

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

DEFENSE DE 95 92 NT 98 99 DT 50 93 LB 81 34 LB 5 51 LB 42 8 LB 7 33 CB 2 17 CB 4 24 FS 10 32 SS 21 26

Reggie Miles Ryan Ochoa Joshua Wilson Daterraion Richardson Clarence Thorton Bryson Donnell Kendall Donnerson Marcus Goree Zach Hall Damarcus Rogers Rider Garrett Devin Alexander Chad Meredith Justin Swift Bydarrius Knighten Rodney Hawkins Mike Ford Shabari Davis Dontavius Powell Taj Jenkins Omar Pierre-Louis KT McCollin

6-4 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-3 5-11 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-4 5-11 5-11 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-0

315 280 330 315 284 314 248 255 238 230 224 242 244 209 180 188 196 180 185 181 193 194

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

5-10 5-9 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-1

170 190 212 173 212 212

R-Fr. Jr. Jr. R-Fr. Jr. Jr.

SPECIAL TEAMS PK 37 Kendrick Tiller 19 Nicholas Litang P 11 Evan Scales 56 Jake Reynolds KR 15 Cameron Sanders PR 15 Cameron Sanders

JESSE HOSKET

Senior • Quarterback 6-3 • 223 • French Camp, Miss.

Is one of just three starting quarterbacks returning in the OVC this year...Started all 11 games during his first season with the Redhawks in 2016...Threw for 2,332 yards and 11 touchdowns en route to landing a spot on the OVC All-Newcomer Team...Threw for multiple touchdowns in three of his starts and finished with a season-high 257 passing yards at Murray State (Sept. 24)...Also rushed for three touchdowns...Prior to Southeast, played his sophomore season at East Central Community College where he threw for 1,504 yards and 16 touchdowns...Played freshman year at Itawamba Community College.

CHAD MEREDITH Senior • Linebacker 6-4 • 244 • Louisville, Ky.

Preseason All-OVC selection...Was second on the Southeast team with 86 tackles while also adding 10.5 tackles-for-loss, 4.0 sacks, five pass breakups and five quarterback hurries...Has started 22-straight games entering the season...Ranks eighth in SEMO history for career sacks (8.5) and seventh in career tackles-for-loss (24.0)...Enters final year with 176 career tackles.

TEAM NOTES • The season Southeast Missouri returns nine starters, including five on offense and four on defense. The Redhawks lost a total of 28 seniors. Southeast added 12 junior college transfers, all of which participated in spring drills. The roster currently consists of 94 players with 12 seniors, 23 juniors, 21 sophomores and 38 freshmen. Fourteen of Southeast’s freshmen are redshirts and nine of its seniors are fifth-year.

• Last year the Redhawks were among the top-five in the Ohio Valley Conference in scoring defense (3rd, 24.4 ppg allowed), total defense (4th, 390.2 ypg allowed), rushing defense (3rd, 138.5 ypg allowed), opponent third downs converted (4th, 38.6 pct.), opponent fourth downs converted (3rd, 42.9 pct.) turnover margin (5th, -2) and red zone defense (2nd, 73 pct.). Southeast was also 15th in the Football Championship Subdivision in red zone defense.

Returning Starters in Bold Key Losses RB Tremane McCullough 360 rushing yds., 2 TDs; 53 catches, 440 yds., 1 TD RB Will Young 838 rushing yards, 6 TDs LB Roper Garrett 92 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 INT, 3 QBH

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• The Redhawks saw a spike in home attendance for the second time under head coach Tom Matukewicz. Southeast averaged 5,363 per home date at Houck Field a year ago after drawing 4,804 in 2015. The Redhawks largest home crowd was 7,637 against Indiana State on Sept. 17 of last season.

• Cameron Sanders is Southeast’s top return specialist. Sanders, a first-team All-OVC selection last year, is back after leading the conference and ranking 12th in the nation in kick return yards with 27 per return. As a team, the Redhawks were second in the OVC and 16th nationally with 23 yards per kick return. Sanders ran a kickoff back for a touchdown each season he has been at Southeast.

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 2 2 4 4 5 7 7 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 21 22 28 30 32 36 37 38 41 42 44 47 49 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 61 62 66 68 71 73 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 87 88 89 92 97 98 -

Name Al Young Bydarrius Knighten Marquis Terry Mike Ford Jesse Hosket Colby Cornett Anthony Cooper Chad Meredith Zack Smith Terez Long Richie Eisenhart Tyler McLemore Trevon Billington Cameron Sanders Eain Roberts Nick Sprague Omar Pierre-Louis Devin Alexander Eddie Morris Nick Thompson Taj Jenkins Isaac Diabagate Kendrick Tiller Tyler Fallert Camden Boyle Rider Garrett Bud Hilburn Logan Larson Victor Alvarez Clarence Thornton Omardrick Douglas Justin Swift Zach Hall Zach Stagner Jake Reynolds Britt Harris Marcus Davis Gabe Phillips Drew Swihart Giovanni Negron Brandt Selesky Jerome Miller Alex Snyder Devin Hebert Drew Forbes Mike Brown Junior Pierre Mitch Yant Corey Manne Kendall Donnerson Traionn Jones Broedy Wheeler Austin Crump Marquette Murdock Kristian Wilkerson Eric Williams Jacquan Fuller Ryan Ochoa Ryan Truvillion Joshua Wilson Josh Avery Derrick Calhoun, Jr. Demarco Davis Shabari Davis Bryson Donnell Martin Eidson Tyler Ford Brandon Fouts Marcus Goree Cleyton Gracie Rodney Hawkins Adam Huff Rashad Hughes Brayden Hull Cash Jones Deverance Jones Jimmy Keutzer Auggie Knutson Nicholas Litang Octavius McClatchey K.T. McCollin Reggie Miles Eli Morris Lucas Orchard Bryant Perry Dontavius Powell Brandon Renaud Daterraion Richardson Demarcus Rogers Evan Scales Devon Scott Kyle Thies Taylen Waller Gavin Webb Christian Willett Braxton Woodland Darian Woods Jamal Wooten

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pos. WR DB RB CB QB WR QB OLB WR DB WR WR WR RB QB QB DB ILB RB ILB DB DB K/P RB LS ILB TE TE OLB DL OLB OLB ILB LS K/P ILB DL OL OL OL TE OL OL DL OL DL OL OL WR OLB RB TE TE TE WR TE WR DL OL DL DL OLB DL DB DL OL OL RB OLB ILB DB WR OLB RB QB WR OL OL K/P DB DB DL ILB OL DB DB QB DL ILB WR TE OL WR WR DB OL DB TE

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

Wt. 182 180 179 196 223 164 202 244 187 180 180 216 181 212 201 210 193 242 200 238 181 204 170 216 214 224 246 245 239 284 234 209 238 212 173 225 250 276 319 313 250 308 303 293 305 336 330 279 170 248 194 234 243 250 203 245 170 280 293 330 325 222 331 180 314 280 320 208 255 215 188 175 210 200 195 170 290 325 190 187 194 315 235 290 190 185 200 315 230 212 240 305 190 175 188 280 175 255

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

Hometown (Last School) Cape Girardeau, Mo. (Central) Tunica, Miss. (Rosa Fort) Atlanta, Ga. (Highland CC) Alton, Ill. (Marquette Catholic) French Camp, Miss. (East Central CC) Joplin, Mo. (Joplin) Springfield, Mo. (Kickapoo) Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy) Louisville, Ky. (Male) St. Louis, Mo. (Culver-Stockton) St. Charles, Mo. (Francis Howell) Godfrey, Ill. (Alton) St. Louis, Mo. (Soldan) Memphis, Tenn. (Christian Brothers) Pacific, Mo. (Westminster) Manchester, Mo. (Garden City CC) Loxahatchee, Fla. (Independence CC) St. Louis, Mo. (Toledo) Manchester, Mo. (Garden City CC) Malden, Mo. (Malden) Tampa, Fla. (Jefferson) Clarksburg, Md. (Alderson Broaddus Univ.)

Lebanon, Mo. (Lebanon) Ste. Genevieve, Mo. (Valle Catholic) Lake Zurich, Ill. (Lake Zurich) Farmington, Mo. (Farmington) Kennett, Mo. (Kennett) Springfield, Ill. (Bowling Green) West Palm Beach, Fla. (Oxbridge Academy) Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway) Louisville, Ky. (Ballard) Memphis, Tenn. (Trezevant) Louisville, Ky. (Male) Cape Girardeau, Mo. (Central) Wildwood, Mo. (Lafayette) Kennett, Mo. (Kennett) Louisville, Ky. (Male) Springfield, Ill. (Glenwood) Manchester, Mo. (Parkway West) Tampa, Fla. (Countryside) Trussville, Ala. (Hewitt-Trussville) Hutchinson, Kan. (Highland CC) Humble, Texas (St. Thomas) Thibodaux, La. (Thibodaux) Bonne Terre, Mo. (North County) Seffner, Fla. (Armwood) Royal Palm Beach, Fla. (Royal Palm Beach) Kirkwood, Mo. (St. John Vianney) St. Louis, Mo. (Lafayette) Maumelle, Ark. (Maumelle) West Palm Beach, Fla. (Oxbridge Academy) Spring, Texas (Klein Oak) Eureka, Mo. (Eureka) Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway) Memphis, Tenn. (Craigmont) St. Louis, Mo. (Carnahan) Largo, Fla. (Indian Rocks Christian) Hillsboro, Mo. (Hillsboro) Kansas City, Mo. (Park Hill) Royal Palm Beach, Fla. (Royal Palm Beach) Nashville, Tenn. (Independence CC) St. Louis, Mo. (Hazelwood East) Coldwater, Miss. (Independence) Garden City, Ga. (Garden City CC) Antioch, Tenn. (Lighthouse Christian) Willard, Mo. (Willard) Tampa, Fla. (Iowa Western CC) Imperial, Mo. (Windsor) Elizabethtown, Ky. (Fort Scott CC) Columbia, Mo. (Hickman) Brandon, Miss. (Brandon) Jefferson City, Mo. (Jefferson City) Overland, Mo. (Ritenour) Wentzville, Mo. (Timberland) Paducah, Ky. (McCracken County) East Prairie, Mo. (East Prairie) Lamar, Mo. (Fort Scott CC) Chaffee, Mo. (Chaffee) Boca Raton, Fla. (New Mexico Military Institute) Coldwater, Miss. (Independence) Oxford, Miss. (Northwest Mississippi CC) Chicago, Ill. (Ellsworth CC) Tampa, Fla. (Robinson) Vancleave, Mo. (East Central CC) St. Louis, Mo. (De Smet) Charleston, Miss. (East Mississippi CC) Perryville, Mo. (Perryville) Liberty, Mo. (North) Tupelo, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi CC) Wildwood, Mo. (College of DuPage) Bonne Terre, Mo. (North County) Royal Palm Beach, Fla. (Eastern Arizona College) Plantation, Fla. (South Plantation) Springfield, Mo. (Southeast) Germantown, Tenn. (Memphis) Decatur, Ill. (Eisenhower) Paducah, Ky. (McCracken County) Kansas City, Kan. (Highland CC)

No. 22 49 14 41 77 7 5 84 59 36 81 51 12 38 76 4 89 42 53 57 75 44 4 32 82 2 47 11 80 13 7 71 28 85 66 92 61 78 21 56 17 15 68 9 73 19 55 52 62 2 30 50 37 97 83 87 88 98 79 1

Name Devin Alexander Victor Alvarez Josh Avery Trevon Billington Camden Boyle Mike Brown Derrick Calhoun, Jr. Anthony Cooper Colby Cornett Austin Crump Demarco Davis Marcus Davis Shabari Davis Isaac Diabagate Bryson Donnell Kendall Donnerson Omardrick Douglas Martin Eidson Richie Eisenhart Tyler Fallert Drew Forbes Mike Ford Tyler Ford Brandon Fouts Jacquan Fuller Rider Garrett Marcus Goree Cleyton Gracie Zach Hall Britt Harris Rodney Hawkins Devin Hebert Bud Hilburn Jesse Hosket Adam Huff Rashad Hughes Brayden Hull Taj Jenkins Cash Jones Deverance Jones Traionn Jones Jimmy Keutzer Bydarrius Knighten Auggie Knutson Logan Larson Nicholas Litang Terez Long Corey Manne Octavius McClatchey K.T. McCollin Tyler McLemore Chad Meredith Reggie Miles Jerome Miller Eddie Morris Eli Morris Marquette Murdock Giovanni Negron Ryan Ochoa Lucas Orchard Bryant Perry Gabe Phillips Junior Pierre Omar Pierre-Louis Dontavius Powell Brandon Renaud Jake Reynolds Daterraion Richardson Eain Roberts Demarcus Rogers Cameron Sanders Evan Scales Devon Scott Brandt Selesky Zack Smith Alex Snyder Nick Sprague Zach Stagner Justin Swift Drew Swihart Marquis Terry Kyle Thies Nick Thompson Clarence Thornton Kendrick Tiller Ryan Truvillion Taylen Waller Gavin Webb Broedy Wheeler Kristian Wilkerson Eric Williams Christian Willett Joshua Wilson Braxton Woodland Darian Woods Jamal Wooten Mitch Yant Al Young

Pos. ILB OLB DL WR LS DL OLB QB WR TE DL DL DB DB DL OLB OLB OL WR RB OL CB OL RB WR ILB OLB ILB ILB ILB DB DL TE QB WR OLB RB DB QB WR RB OL DB OL TE K/P DB WR DB DB WR OLB DL OL RB ILB TE OL DL OL DB OL OL DB DB QB K/P DL QB ILB RB WR TE TE WR OL QB LS OLB OL RB OL ILB DL K/P OL WR WR TE WR TE DB DL OL DB TE OL WR

Yr. Jr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. So.

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TOM MATUKEWICZ HEAD COACH 4TH SEASON 13-22 CAREER RECORD 12-22 AT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI Birthdate: Hometown: College: Family:

August 5, 1973 Silver Lakes, Kan. Fort Hays State, 1997 (Physical Education) Wife - Lenna Children - Georgia, Shelby

Career Record Year School 2010 Northern Illinois 2014 Southeast Missouri 2015 Southeast Missouri 2016 Southeast Missouri

Overall 1-0 5-7 4-7 3-8

Conf. (Finish) 3-5 (6th-t) 3-4 (5th) 3-5 (7th)

Tom Matukewicz was named the 13th head coach in Southeast Missouri State football history on December 18, 2013. Prior to arriving in Cape Girardeau Coach “Tuke” spent two seasons at Toledo.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Matukewicz was named the 13th head coach in Southeast Missouri State football history on December 18, 2013.

• Prior to taking over at Southeast, Matukewicz spent two years (2012-13) as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Toledo, and four seasons at Northern Illinois where he was the run-game coordinator before moving into the role as linebackers coach in 2011.

• At Northern Illinois he held lead the Huskies to the Mid-American Conference West Title in 2010 and the outright MAC Championship in 2011. He served as the team’s Interim Head Coach for the 2010 Humanitarian Bowl (after Jerry Kill accepted the job at Minnesota) and led the team to a commanding 40-17 victory over Fresno State.

• Matukewicz spent seven seasons (2001-07) as Southern Illinois where he was the linebackers coach and run-game coordinator and played a big part in three Missouri Valley Conference Championships (2003, 2004 and 2005). and five NCAA FCS Playoff appearances (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007). He was named the 2007 FCS Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).

• Matukewicz got his coaching start at his alma mater, Fort Hayes State, as the defensive line and special teams coach in 1996-97.

He also was a coach at Pittsburg State (1997-99), Coffeyville CC (1999-00) and Emporia State (2000-01).

ASSISTANT COACHES Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebackers:...........Bryce Saia Alma Mater: ............................ Fort Hays State, 1996 (4th season) Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: ................... Jon Wiemers Alma Mater: ................... Saginaw Valley State, 1998 (4th season) Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Line:............................Ricky Coon Alma Mater: ............................. Bethel College, 2005 (4th season) Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator: ............................. Eric Burrow Alma Mater: ........................................Missouri, 2009 (4th season) Wide Receivers/Special Teams: ................................ Matt Martin Alma Mater: .............................. Emporia State, 2006 (4th season) Tight Ends/Football Operations: ................................... Joe Uhls Alma Mater: ...................... Southeast Missouri, 2012 (6th season) Inside Linebackers: .................................................. Tyler French Alma Mater: ..................... Southeast Missouri, 2013 (2nd season) Offensive Line: ..............................................................Ben Blake Alma Mater: ......................... Concordia (Wis.), 2004 (2nd season) Running Backs: .............................. Ghaali Muhammad-Lankford Alma Mater: ..................................... Wyoming, 2013 (2nd season) Cornerbacks:................................................................ Ray Smith Alma Mater: ..................... Northern Illinois, 2006 (1st season)

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2016 TEAM STATISTICS

2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS SEMO 229 20.8

Opponent 268 24.4

212 82 105 25

221 72 127 22

1486 1782 296 413 3.6 135.1 13

1523 1822 299 414 3.7 138.5 8

PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing

2350 180-364-8 6.5 13.1 213.6 11

2769 212-358-5 7.7 13.1 251.7 22

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

3836 777 4.9 348.7

4292 772 5.6 390.2

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME

31:31

28:29

3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd-Down Pct.

64/180 36%

66/171 39%

4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th-Down Pct.

12/18 67%

6/14 43%

RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS

26-34 (76%) 12-34 (35%) 23-23 (100%)

27-37 (73%) 21-37 (57%) 27-28 (96%)

26,813 5/5,363 -

85,471 6/14,245 0/0

SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

ATTENDANCE Games/Avg. Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS Southeast Missouri Opponents

1st 64 66

2nd 36 72

3rd 68 73

4th 61 57

OT -

RUSHING Player Will Young Tremane McCullough Cameron Sanders Chase Abbington Jesse Hosket PASSING Player Jesse Hosket Dante Vandeven

Total 229 268

G 11 11 11 10 11 G 11 3

Att. 163 81 47 52 60

Yds. 838 360 172 132 16

Cmp.-Att. 178-356 1-4

Pct. 50.0 25.0

Avg. 5.1 4.4 3.7 2.5 0.3

TD 6 2 1 1 3

Yds./G 76.2 32.7 15.6 13.2 1.5

Yds. 2332 9

TD/Int. 11/7 0/1

Avg. 212.0 3.0

RECEIVING Player Tremane McCullough Kristian Wilkerson Adrian Davis C.J. Curry Tyler McLemore

G 11 11 8 11 11

No. 53 35 22 22 16

Yds. 440 743 365 256 210

Avg. 8.3 21.2 16.6 11.6 13.1

TD 1 4 3 0 0

Yds./G 40.0 67.5 45.6 23.3 19.1

SCORING Player Ryan McCrum Will Young Kristian Wilkerson Tremane McCullough Jesse Hosket

G 11 11 11 11 11

TD 0 6 4 3 3

XPt. 23-23 -

FG 18-26 -

Pts. 77 36 24 18 18

Pts./G 7.0 3.3 2.2 1.6 1.6

TACKLES Player Roper Garrett Chad Meredith Ryan Moore Terrance Hill Kendall Donnerson

G 11 11 11 11 11

Solo 29 45 36 21 25

Asst.

63 41 20 31 25

Total 92 86 56 52 50

TFL 8.0 10.5 1.5 4.5 13.0

Sacks 1.5 4.0 0 1.0 4.0

INTERCEPTIONS Player Roper Garrett Terrance Hill Taron Divens Mike Ford

G 11 11 9 7

No. 2 1 1 1

Yds. 22 7 27 7

Avg. 11.0 7.0 27.0 7.0

TD 0 0 0 0

PBU 2 0 0 6

Returning Players in Bold

2016 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date 9/3 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19

Opponent at Memphis at Southern Illinois Indiana State at Murray State* #13 Eastern Illinois* at Eastern Kentucky* at Tennessee Tech* Austin Peay* #2 Jacksonville State* at UT Martin* Tennessee State*

Result L, 35-17 L, 30-22 L, 27-24 W, 17-16 W, 21-14 L, 31-16 L, 21-20 W, 41-21 L, 17-10 L, 24-10 L, 32-31

Attendance 42,876 10,003 7,637 10,014 4,892 10,100 9,332 4,328 6,839 3,146 3,117

* - Ohio Valley Conference Contest Home Games in Bold

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TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 40 - Kelvin Anderson vs. Austin Peay (1993) Season: 305 - Henry Harris (2010) Career: 637 - Walter Smallwood (1965-68) Most Yards Game: 293 - Henry Harris vs. SW Baptist (2010) Season: 1,735 - Henry Harris (2010) Career: 3,392 - Kelvin Anderson (1992-94) INDIVIDUAL PASSING Most Attempts Game: 63 - Mke Haley vs. Kent State (2005) Season: 466 - Andrew Goodenough (2004) Career: 885 - Jason Liley (1989-92) Most Completions Game: 34 - Andrew Goodenough vs. EIU (2004) 34 - Mike Haley vs. Kent State (2005) Season: 279 - Andrew Goodenough (2004) Career: 556 - Jason Liley (1989-92) Most Yards Game: 429 - Jack Tomco vs. UT Martin (2002) Season: 3,132 - Jack Tomco (2002) Career: 6,179 - Jason Liley (1989-92) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING Most Receptions Game: 14 - Farron Haley vs. Lincoln (1989) Season: 87 - Willie Ponder (2002) Career: 181 - Darrell Philon (1988-91) Most Receiving Yards Game: 211 - Art Miller vs. Evansville (1969) Season: 1,453 - Willie Ponder (2002) Career: 2,543 - Willie Ponder (2001-02)

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960

ALL OVC 2-0 -2-1 -2-3-1 -1-3 -0-3 -1-1 -1-1 -2-2 -2-2 -1-3-1 -No games played 2-4 -4-5 -2-2-1 -2-0 -2-4 -0-4 -1-4-2 -5-2-1 -4-3 -3-5 -4-2-2 -0-6-1 -1-5-2 -1-5-1 -3-3-1 -1-6-1 -2-8 -2-6-1 -5-3-1 -8-1 -7-2 -4-5 -9-0 -3-5 -5-3-1 -4-5-1 -4-4-1 -6-2 -4-2 -3-4 -No games played 8-0-1 -2-6-1 -0-7-2 -2-7 -4-5-1 -2-5-1 -4-4 -4-3-2 -7-2 -9-0 -2-7 -6-2-1 -7-1-1 -7-2 -6-4 --

COACH ----------F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux F. Courleaux George Flamank George Flamank Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Abe Stuber Wayne Goddard Wayne Goddard Wayne Goddard Wayne Goddard Wayne Goddard Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox

OVC Championships (1) 2010

YEAR 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

ALL 5-5 7-3 4-6 5-5 2-8 5-5 8-2 6-4 8-2 5-5 7-3-1 5-4-1 6-4 7-4 7-4 7-3-1 7-3-1 6-5 6-4-1 4-7 2-9 5-5-1 1-9 1-10 4-7 6-5 6-4-1 6-4 7-4 7-3 3-8 2-9 3-8 7-5 5-6 3-8 4-7 3-8 3-8 3-8 4-7 8-4 5-7 3-8 2-9 4-7 3-8 4-8 2-9 9-3 3-8 3-8 3-9 5-7 4-7 3-8

OVC ------------------------------3-4 2-6 2-6 5-3 5-3 3-5 1-6 2-5 2-5 1-6 1-5 4-2 5-3 3-5 2-6 2-6 1-7 2-6 1-7 7-1 2-6 2-6 2-6 3-5 3-4 3-5

COACH Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Kenneth Knox Tom Thrower Tom Thrower Tom Thrower Tom Thrower Tom Thrower Tom Thrower Jim Lohr Jim Lohr Jim Lohr Jim Lohr Jim Lohr Jim Lohr Jim Lohr Jim Lohr Jim Lohr Jim Lohr Bob Smith Bob Smith Bob Smith Bob Smith Bill Maskill Bill Maskill John Mumford John Mumford John Mumford John Mumford John Mumford John Mumford John Mumford John Mumford John Mumford John Mumford Tim Billings Tim Billings Tim Billings Tim Billings Tim Billings Tim Billings Tony Samuel Tony Samuel Tony Samuel Tony Samuel Tony Samuel Tony Samuel Tony Samuel Tony Samuel Tom Matukewicz Tom Matukewicz Tom Matukewicz

NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (1) 2010

ALL-TIME COACHES

Henry Harris was named an All-American and OVC Offensive Player of the Year after a record-breaking season in 2010. Harris set the Redhawks single season rushing record with 1,735 yards, the fourthhighest mark in OVC history.

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Coach F. Courleaux George Flamank Abe Stuber Wayne Goddard Kenneth Knox Tom Thrower Jim Lohr Bob Smith Bill Maskill John Mumford Tim Billings Tony Samuel Tom Matukewicz

Years 1915-29 1930-31 1932-46 1947-51 1952-67 1968-73 1974-83 1984-87 1988-89 1990-99 2000-05 2006-13 2014-present

Overall Record 34-53-11 (.347) 3-14-1 (.166) 72-46-6 (.600) 10-30-5 (.222) 89-58-4 (.583) 32-22-2 (.607) 52-53-4 (.477) 17-26-1 (.386) 13-8-0 (.619) 40-70 (.364) 25-43 (.321) 31-60 (.341) 12-22 (.353)

OVC Record 25-43 (.368) 16-27 (.372) 19-44 (.302) 9-14 (.391)

OVC Titles 0 0 1 0

Playoff Appearances 0 0 1 0

TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS Nissan Stadium (69,143) - Opened in 1999/Hale Stadium (15,000) - Reopened in 2012

Dr. Glenda Glover President

Teresa Phillips Athletics Director

at Georgia State (ESPN3)

6:00 p.m.

First meeting

Sept. 9

vs. Jackson State $

6:00 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 28-20-2; Last Meeting: TSU won 40-26 (9/10/16)

Sept. 16 vs. Florida A&M ^

5:00 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 29-25-1; Last Meeting: TSU won 30-14 (9/26/15)

Sept. 23 at UT Martin* (ESPN3)

4:00 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 16-10; Last Meeting: TSU won 34-30 (10/1/16)

Sept. 30 Eastern Illinois* #% (ESPN3)

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 13-7; Last Meeting: EIU won 35-34 (10/8/16)

Oct. 7

at Eastern Kentucky* (OVCDN)

5:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 23-6; Last Meeting: TSU won 35-28 (10/15/16)

Oct. 14

Austin Peay* % (HC) (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 13-6; Last Meeting: TSU won 41-40 (11/5/16)

Oct. 28

at Tennessee Tech* (OVCDN)

3:00 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 18-12; Last Meeting: TTU won 44-16 (11/12/16)

Nov. 4

Rod Reed Head Coach

QUICK FACTS

2017 SCHEDULE Aug. 31

Jose Garcia Football Contact

Virginia U. of Lynchburg @ (OVCDN) 2:00 p.m.

Basic Information Location: .................................................................................. Nashville, Tenn.

Enrollment: ...............................................................................................9,165 Founded: ...................................................................................................1912 Nickname:................................................................................................Tigers Colors: ............................................................................ Royal Blue and White President: .............................................................................Dr. Glenda Glover Athletic Director: ........................................................................ Teresa Phillips Stadium (Capacity): ...... Nissan Stadium (69,143)/W.J. Hale Stadium (15,000) Surface: ............................................Tifsport Bermuda Sod/Bermuda Sod Twitter: ............................................................ @TSU_Tigers, @TSU_Football Media Relations Football Contact: ........................................................................... Jose Garcia Office Phone: ..................................................................... (615) 963-5922 Cell Phone: ........................................................................ (615) 838-4199 Fax: .................................................................................... (615) 963-7692 Email: ........................................................................jgarcia1@tnstate.edu Web site:.......................................................................... www.TSUTigers.com Press Box Phone: ............................................................. (615) 565-4450/TBA

First meeting

Nov. 11

Southeast Missouri* @ (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 13-11; Last Meeting: TSU won 32-31 (9/19/16)

Nov. 16

at Jacksonville State* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 9-2; Last Meeting: JSU won 48-13 (9/19/15)

* Denotes OVC Matchup HC - Homecoming Home Games in Bold; All Times Central and Subject to Change % - Game at Nissan Stadium @ - Game at Hale Stadium $ - Southern Heritage Classic (Memphis, Tenn.) ^ - Game Played in Tampa, Fla. # - John Merritt Classic (Nashville, Tenn.)

Team Information Offense: ................................................................................. Spread/Pro Style Defense: ...................................................................................................... 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ........................................................................60/21 Offensive Starters Returning: ..........................................................................7 Defensive Starters Returning:...................................................................8 Specialist Starters Returning: ...................................................................2 2016 Record/OVC Record (Finish):..........................................7-4/4-3 (3rd/tie) Postseason: ........................................................................................none All-Time Record/OVC Record: ...................... 554-284-33 (.655)/98-110 (.472) Joined OVC: ..............................................................................................1988 OVC Championships (Last): ................................................................ 2 (1999) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last): ............................................. 5 (2013) 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 55

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART OFFENSE WR 1 13 OT 74 71 OG 73 72 C 64 65 OG 65 72 OT 67 60 QB 5 12 RB 6 4 FB 38 39 TE 8 18 WR 2 3 DEFENSE DE 1 45 DT 92 97 NT 76 99 DE 58 44 LB 16 31 LB 32 50 LB 19 30 CB 10 12 CB 5 21 FS 26 36 SS 24 22

Steven Newbold DeVon Johnson Chidi Okeke Christian Morris Jamahl Jelks Camren Jones Thomas Burton Ty Allen Ty Allen Camren Jones Justin Brooks Lachavious Simmons Treon Harris Michael Hughes Earl Harrison Sabree Curtis, Jr. Andrew Knox Terrance Harris, Jr. Mahlon Medley Aaron Cauthen Patrick Smith Chris Rowland

Ebenezer Ogundeko Dell Porter Jason Morrow Justin Culpepper Terrence Summers Michael Perry III Latrelle Lee LaRonzo Davis Reggie Gunn Kobie Walker Chris Collins Joe Johnson Justin North Blair Edwards Dajour Nesbeth Larry Wilhoite Terrell Bonds Neiman Armstrong Laquarius Cook Desmond Johnson Trevion Duncan Lakhalon Holland

SPECIAL TEAMS PK 41 Lane Clark 43 Mitchell Boudreaux P 18 Austin Rowley 43 Mitchell Boudreaux LS 89 Thomas Newberg 59 Timerik Cook HO 18 Austin Rowley 17 Patrick Smith KR 3 Chris Rowland 13 DeVon Johnson PR 3 Chris Rowland 13 DeVon Johnson

5-11 6-1 6-6 6-6 6-5 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-5 5-11 6-2 6-1 5-10 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-5 6-0 5-8

PLAYERS TO WATCH 170 175 315 320 305 315 305 300 300 290 300 305 195 230 205 175 250 242 225 235 190 170

So. R-Jr. So. Gr. So. R-So. R-Jr. Sr. Sr. R-So. R-Jr. R-So. R-Jr. R-So. So. So. R-So. R-Sr. Jr. R-Fr. R-Sr. So.

6-3 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-5 6-1 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-9 6-1 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-10

255 250 285 275 310 315 240 220 195 215 230 230 230 202 187 185 176 185 190 190 180 190

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

5-11 5-6 5-11 5-6 6-4 6-1 5-11 6-0 5-8 6-1 5-8 6-1

170 150 165 150 190 215 165 190 170 175 170 175

Sr. R-So. Jr. R-So. So. R-So. Jr. R-Sr. So. R-Jr. So. R-Jr.

Returning Starters in Bold Key Losses QB Ronald Butler 148-of-256, 2132 pass yds, 21 TDs, 6 rush TDs RB Erick Evans 597 ruushing yards, 4 TDs DB Ezra Robinson All-American; 42 tackles, 5 INTs, 8 PBU OT jessamen Dunker All-American

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PATRICK SMITH

Senior • Wide Receiver 6-0 • 190 • Memphis, Tenn.

Preseason OVC Offensive Player of the Year...Was a first-team All-OVC selection in 2016 after leading the team with 61 receptions for 966 yards and 13 touchdowns...The 13 touchdowns were tied for seventh-most in OVC single-season history...Caught a touchdown in 9 of 11 games...Enters final season with 23 touchdown catches, three from ninth place in league history and 12 behind the all-time leader...Had a 93-yard touchdown against Vanderbilt (second-longest passing play in school history)...Had 54 catches for 996 yards and 10 touchdowns during 2015 season.

EBENEZER OGUNDEKO Senior • Defensive End 6-3 • 255 • Brooklyn, N.Y.

Preseason All-OVC selection...Was a first-team AllOVC selection last year despite missing three games due to injury...Still finished with 48 tackles, 11.0 TFL and 5.5 sacks...As a sophomore in 2015, was also a first-team All-OVC pick after netting 52 tackles, 10.5 TFL and 5.0 sacks...Had a nine-tackle, 3.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks performance in game against Murray State...

Prior to coming to Tennessee State, spent the 2014 season at Clemson where he saw action in seven games...Redshirted at Clemson in 2013...Played in Under Armour All-American game in high school.

TEAM NOTES • The Tigers return nine starters on defense and 15 of the top 19 tacklers from the 2016 squad. Second Team All-Ohio Valley Conference selection, Chris Collins, led TSU with 87 tackles, including 58 solo’s from his linebacker position. Safety Laquarius Cook followed with 66 tackles, despite sitting out the final two games of the season due to injury.

First team ALL-OVC selection and HERO Sports All-American Ebenezer “Ebo” Ogundeko finished fifth on the team with 48 stops in eight games of action.

• Tennessee State returns seven starters on offense, but will need to replace quarterback Ronald Butler, running back Erick Evans and offensive linemen Jessamen Dunker and Kevin Kenton. The Tigers added Florida transfer Treon Harris to helm the quarterback position, who has the task of replacing Butler who recorded 28 touchdowns a season ago.

Harris will rely on All-OVC selections, Patrick Smith (First Team) and Steven Newbold (All-Newcomer), to power the air attack, as the duo combined for 1,750 yards and 19 touchdowns on 102 receptions. Earl Harrison, who ran for 168 yards in the final game of the season at Southeast Missouri, will look to step in for Evans at running back. A pair of FBS transfers, Chidi Okeke (LSU) and Christian Morris (Ole Miss), will try to fill the holes left by graduating All-OVC selections Dunker (First Team) and Kenton (Second Team), who both attended NFL rookie camps, with Dunker signing a free agent contract with the New York Giants.

• The Tigers return all five members from last years’ specialist teams. Senior kicker Lane Clark returns after a campaign which saw him convert nine kicks from 44-yards and beyond, including four from 50-plus yards. Clark was named to four All-American teams and was first team All-OVC, as he made more field goals from 44-yards-plus than 120 of the 124 FCS teams even attempted from that distance. Return specialist Chris Rowland returns for his sophomore season after leading the nation in combined return yards.

Punter Austin Rowley returns for his third season and will serve as the place holder for the second consecutive year. Sophomore Thomas Newberg will hold the long-snapping duties for his second season.

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 58 59 60 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 96 97 98 99

Name Ebenezer Ogundeko Steven Newbold Patrick Smith Chris Rowland Sabree Curtis, Jr. Terrell Bonds Treon Harris Earl Harrison Ronnie Killings Mahlon Medley Al-Malik Moore Dajour Nesbeth Mazio Rhodes Michael Hughes Larry Wilhoite DeVon Johnson Terry Straughter William Wells Tyler Black Josh Trueheart Reggie Gunn Moris Lugo Aaron Cauthen Austin Rowley Justin North Shakur Jackson Neiman Armstrong Lakhalon Holland Ladarius Johnson Trevion Duncan Vincent Sellers Laquarius Cook James Green Shaun McColley Michael Crawford Blair Edwards Kobie Walker Chris Collins Seth Rowland Arkeem Granger Jordan Bell Desmond Johnson Andrew Knox Terence Harris, II Kevin DeWalt Lane Clark Antowan Malone Mitchell Boudreaux LaRonzo Davis Dell Porter Anthony Geter Ahmad Richardson Elijah Walton Joseph Johnson Ian Martin Andrew Cothran Mike Smith Dante’ Ferguson, Jr. Latrelle Lee Timerik Cook Lachavious Simmons Tyrell Doss J.C. Goins III Thomas Burton Ty Allen Bradford Beard Justin Brooks Adrian Simms Davion Waller Christian Morris Camren Jones Jamahl Jelks Chidi Okeke Kenkhari Green Terrence Summers Miles Cavit Justin Hurston Josh Horn Lawrence Segree II DJ Hunter Vincent Thomas Aaron Hudson Jared Simpkins Zarius Gamble Thomas Newberg Kahlil Jones Marvin Maddox Jason Morrow Coby Weiss Justin Culpepper Jerquez Hughey Michael Perry III

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pos. DE WR WR WR RB CB QB RB WR TE WR CB WR QB S WR LB QB WR QB LB LB TE P LB DB CB CB CB SS DB SS LB RB LB LB LB LB RB RB RB DB FB FB DE K LB K DE LB FB RB DB LB LB DE OG LB DE LS OT OG DT OC OL DT OL DT DT OT OG OL OL OL DT TE TE WR WR WR WR WR WR WR LS DT DE DT K DT DT DT

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

Wt. 255 170 190 170 175 176 195 205 185 225 170 187 180 230 185 175 220 180 180 235 195 210 235 180 230 170 185 190 185 180 180 190 205 210 210 202 215 230 185 220 200 190 250 242 230 170 225 150 220 250 258 180 175 230 245 235 310 225 240 215 305 290 310 305 300 280 300 300 300 320 315 305 315 305 310 230 240 180 175 190 178 185 175 170 190 300 245 285 160 275 275 315

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

Hometown (Last School) Brooklyn, N.Y. (Clemson) Carol City, Fla. (Miami Carol City HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) Nolensville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS) Fairburn, Ga. (Creekside HS) Miami, Fla. (Miami Central HS) Miami, Fla. (Florida) Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Navy) Charlotte, NC (Mallard Creek HS) Miami, Fla. (Northwestern HS) Winter Garden, Fla. (West Orange HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Franklin Road Academy) Huntsville, Ala. (Alabama A&M) Miami, Fla. (Miami Carol City HS) Alcoa, Tenn. (Troy) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS) Jacksonville, Fla. (Trinity Christian Academy) Opa Locka, Fla. (Miami Carol City HS) Douglasville, Ga. (Douglas County HS) San Diego, Calif. (Helix Charter HS) Orlando, Fla. (Freedom HS) Roswell, Ga. (Roswell HS) Dallas, Texas (Cisco College) Jacksonville, Fla (Ribault HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Hillwood HS) Houston, Texas (Lamar HS) Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Wenonah HS) Orlando, Fla. (Olympia HS) Chattanooga, Tenn. (McCallie HS) Lansing, Ill. (Thorton Fractional South HS) Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City HS) Baltimore, Md. (Kentucky) Fairburn, Ga. (Creekside HS) Brentwood, Tenn. (Georgia Prep) Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Flanagan HS) Antioch, Tenn. (Cane Ridge HS) Huntsville, Ala. (J.O. Johnson HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Siegel HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Montgomery Bell Academy) Cincinnati, Ohio (Kent State) Hays, Kan. (Hays HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn HS) Slidell, La. (Brother Martin HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Los Angeles Valley College) Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Cordova HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Siegal HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) Johnson City, Tenn. (David Crockett HS) Nashville, Tenn. (East HS) Miami, Fla. (USF) Lithonia, Ga. (Arabia Mountain HS) Dothan, Ala. (Dothan HS) Decatur, Ga. (DeKalb HS) Selma, Ala. (Selma HS) Dyersburg, Tenn. (Dyersburg HS) Germantown, Tenn. (Germantown HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) Warner Robins, Ga. (Merced CC) Lebanon, Tenn. (Wilson Central HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose HS) Brookwood, Ga. (Brookwood HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Ole Miss) Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway HS) Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City HS) Anambra, Nigeria (LSU) Plant City, Fla. (Plant City HS) Springfield, Tenn. (Hutchinson CC) Greenfield, Tenn. (Greenfield HS) Stockbridge, Ga. (Georgia) Birmingham, Ala. (Ramsey HS) Lavergne, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn HS) Orlando, Fla. (Jones HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Grady HS) Norcross, Ga. (Norcross HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) Thompson Station, Tenn. (Independence HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS) Jacksonville, Fla. (Ribault HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Glencliff HS) Gainesville, Fla. (Bucholz HS) Lakeland, Fla. (Kathleen HS) Montezuma, Ga. (Air Force Prep) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS)

No. 65 21 66 35 15 5 43 67 64 18 80 41 32 26 59 52 29 97 4 44 40 61 24 30 54 88 46 62 34 27 75 16 39 5 6 22 82 86 12 98 84 81 20 73 36 13 50 23 72 90 7 38 58 17 91 42 51 28 8 9 71 92 10 89 1 19 1 74 99 45 11 47 3 33 18 83 25 60 68 87 53 2 14 76 85 16 31 69 49 96 14 12

Name Ty Allen Neiman Armstrong Bradford Beard Jordan Bell Tyler Black Terrell Bonds Mitchell Boudreaux Justin Brooks Thomas Burton Aaron Cauthen Miles Cavit Lane Clark Chris Collins Laquarius Cook Timerik Cook Andrew Cothran Michael Crawford Justin Culpepper Sabree Curtis, Jr. LaRonzo Davis Kevin DeWalt Tyrell Doss Trevion Duncan Blair Edwards Dante’ Ferguson, Jr. Zarius Gamble Anthony Geter J.C. Goins III Arkeem Granger James Green Kenkhari Green Reggie Gunn Terence Harris II Treon Harris Earl Harrison Lakhalon Holland Josh Horn Aaron Hudson Michael Hughes Jerquez Hughey DJ Hunter Justin Hurston Shakur Jackson Jamahl Jelks Desmond Johnson DeVon Johnson Joseph Johnson Ladarius Johnson Camren Jones Kahlil Jones Ronnie Killings Andrew Knox Latrelle Lee Moris Lugo Marvin Maddox Antowan Malone Ian Martin Shaun McColley Mahlon Medley Al-Malik Moore Christian Morris Jason Morrow Dajour Nesbeth Thomas Newberg Steven Newbold Justin North Ebenezer Ogundeko Chidi Okeke Michael Perry III Dell Porter Mazio Rhodes Ahmad Richardson Chris Rowland Seth Rowland Austin Rowley Lawrence Segree II Vincent Sellers Lachavious Simmons Adrian Simms Jared Simpkins Mike Smith Patrick Smith Terry Straughter Terrence Summers Vincent Thomas Josh Trueheart Kobie Walker Davion Waller Elijah Walton Coby Weiss William Wells Larry Wilhoite

Pos. OL CB DT RB WR CB K Ol OC TE TE K LB SS LS DE LB DT RB DE D OG SS LB LB WR FB DT RB LB OL LB FB QB RB CB WR WR QB DT WR TE DB OL DB DB LB CB OG DT WR FB DE LB DE LB LB RB TE WR OT DT CB LS WR LB DE OL DT LB WR RB WR RB P WR DB OT DT WR OG WR LB DT WR QB LB DT DB K QB S

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

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ROD REED HEAD COACH 8TH SEASON 43-37 CAREER RECORD Birthdate: Hometown: College: Family:

Rod Reed was named head coach at Tennessee State on Dec. 18, 2009. He took over after having spent seven seasons on the Tigers staff, including as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator.

September 15, 1966 Marshall, Texas Tennessee State, 1989 (Health & Physical Ed.) Wife - Tamika Children - Terry, Takara, Briah, Marcel

Career Record Year School 2010 Tennessee State 2011 Tennessee State 2012 Tennessee State 2013 Tennessee State 2014 Tennessee State 2015 Tennessee State 2016 Tennessee State

Overall 3-8 5-6 8-3 10-4 6-6 4-6 7-4

Conf. (Finish) 0-7 (8th-t) 4-4 (5th-t) 4-3 (5th) 6-2 (2nd) 3-5 (6th-t) 1-6 (8th) 4-3 (3rd-t)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

ASSISTANT COACHES

• In each of his first four seasons at his alma mater, Reed led the Tigers to more wins than the previous season. In 2013 the team won 10 games, including a 31-0 first round playoff victory over Butler.

That marked the first playoff victory for TSU since 1986. It was only the second shutout by an OVC team in the playoffs and first road victory by an OVC team since 1986.

Asst. HC/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: .......Jeff Parker Alma Mater: ................Bethune-Cookman, 1994 (8th season)

• Prior to being named the 22nd head coach in Tennessee State football history, Reed served as an assistant coach for two years and defensive coordinator for five years on the Tiger staff.

• As a recruiter for the Tigers, Reed was responsible for bringing several key players to campus, including running back Javarris Williams (a seventh round NFL pick in 2009) and Dominique RodgersCromartie (a first round NFL pick in 2008).

• Reed got his coaching start at Prairie View A&M in 1991, and followed that up with jobs at Bethune-Cookman (1992-96), Seabreeze High School (1996-2000) and East Texas Baptist (2000-03) where he was the defensive coordinator at the school which is located in his hometown of Marshall, Texas.

• Reed was a four-year letterwinner as a linebacker at Tennessee State (1984-88) and concluded his career by being named a Sheridan All-American during his senior season. Along the way he set the TSU record for career tackles (406) and tackles in a season (197); both marks still stand in the Tiger record book. In 1986 Reed led TSU to the second round of the I-AA playoffs and was selected the team’s MVP in each 1987 and 1988.

• Reed is the son of the late Robert Reed, Jr., an All-American at Tennessee State in 1963 and 1964 who later went on to play with the Washington Redskins.

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Defensive Coordinator: ............................................ Garry Fisher Alma Mater: ..................... Bowling Green, 2002 (1st season) Running Backs: ....................................................Kevin Mashack Alma Mater: ...................Tennessee State, 2007 (3rd season) Offensive Line: ..................................................... Russ Ehrenfeld Alma Mater: ......................... Chattanooga, 1981 (6th season) Tight Ends/Tackles/Run Game Coordinator: .. Antonio Bradford Alma Mater: ...................... Alabama State, 2005 (3rd season) Wide Receivers: .......................................... Christopher Chestnut Alma Mater: ................. Western Michigan, 2008 (1st season) Defensive Line: ........................................................ Nick Davison Alma Mater: ......................... Chattanooga, 2012 (3rd season) Corners/Special Teams Coordinator: .................. Sidney Powell Alma Mater: ...........................Morehouse, 1997 (2nd season) Defensive Ends/Outside Linebackers: .............Gerald Chatman Alma Mater: .............. Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2010 (1st season)

2016 TEAM STATISTICS

2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

SCORING Points Per Game

TSU 355 32.3

Opponent 331 30.1

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty

230 84 117 29

232 107 103 22

1836 2049 213 378 4.9 166.9 16

1956 2195 239 390 5.0 177.8 18

PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing

2730 183-315-11 8.7 14.9 248.2 26

2431 210-353-13 6.9 11.6 221.0 21

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4566 693 6.6 415.1

4387 743 5.9 398.8

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME

30:59

29:01

3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd-Down Pct.

50/127 39%

57/144 40%

4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th-Down Pct.

5/10 50%

13/17 76%

RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS

35-41 (85%) 28-41 (68%) 38-42 (90%)

35-42 (83%) 27-42 (64%) 36-37 (97%)

55,113 4/13,778 -

62,551 6/10,425 1/46,263

RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

ATTENDANCE Games/Avg. Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS Tennessee State Opponents

1st 79 94

2nd 108 80

3rd 85 61

4th 83 96

OT -

RUSHING Player Erick Evans Ronald Butler Earl Harrison Sabree Curtis

G 10 11 8 10

PASSING Player G Ronald Butler 11 O. Ackerman-Carter 3

Total 355 331

Att. 127 92 73 38

Cmp.-Att. 148-256 35-57

Yds. 597 476 475 169

Pct. 57.8 61.4

Avg. 4.7 5.2 6.5 4.4

TD 4 6 2 2

Yds./G 59.7 43.3 59.4 16.9

Yds. 2132 598

TD/Int. 21/9 5/2

Avg. 193.8 199.3

RECEIVING Player Patrick Smith Steven Newbold Chris Rowland Mahlon Medley Erick Evans

G 11 11 11 11 10

No. 61 41 16 13 10

Yds. 966 784 236 186 109

Avg. 15.8 19.1 14.8 14.3 10.9

TD 13 6 0 3 0

Yds./G 87.8 71.3 21.5 16.9 10.9

SCORING Player Lane Clark Patrick Smith Ronald Butler Steven Newbold Erick Evans

G 11 11 11 11 10

TD 13 7 6 4

XPt. 38-42 -

FG 17-25 -

Pts. 89 78 44 36 24

Pts./G 8.1 7.1 4.0 3.3 2.4

TACKLES Player Chris Collins Laquarius Cook Antonio Justice David Kamara Ebenezer Ogundeko

G 11 9 11 11 8

Solo 58 38 35 28 25

Asst.

29 28 18 24 23

Total 87 66 53 52 48

TFL 9.5 2.0 3.0 9.0 11.0

Sacks 1.5 0 1.0 2.0 5.5

INTERCEPTIONS Player Ezra Robinson Terrell Bonds Chris Collins

G 11 11 11

No. 5 3 2

Yds. 149 22 11

Avg. 29.8 7.3 5.5

TD 2 0 0

PBU 8 9 4

Returning Players in Bold

2016 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date 9/3 9/10 9/17 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19

Opponent Arkansas-Pine Bluff # vs. Jackson State $ at Bethune-Cookman UT Martin*@ at #19 Eastern Illinois* Eastern Kentucky* at Vanderbilt at Murray State* at Austin Peay* Tennessee Tech*@ at Southeast Missouri*

Result W, 44-0 W, 40-26 W, 31-24 W, 34-30 L, 35-34 W, 35-28 L, 35-17 L, 38-31 W, 41-40 L, 44-16 W, 32-31

Attendance 15,078 46,263 9,385 10,001 4,319 21,053 31,084 8,605 6,041 8,981 3,117

* - Ohio Valley Conference Contest Home Games in Bold # - John Merritt Classic (Nissan Stadium - Nashville, Tenn.) $ - Southern Heritage Classic (Liberty Bowl - Memphis, Tenn.) @ - Game played at Hale Stadium (Nashville, Tenn.)

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TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 43 - Trabis Ward (2012) Season: 322 - Charles Anthony (2003) Career: 910 - Charles Anthony (2001-04) Most Yards Game: 285 - Charles Anthony vs. Samford (2004) Season: 1,739 - Charles Anthony (2004) Career: 5,057 - Charles Anthony (2001-04) INDIVIDUAL PASSING Most Attempts Game: 55 - Brian Ransom vs. Chattanooga (1981) Season: 397 - Michael German (2014) Career: 1,147 - Michael German (2011-14) Most Completions Game: 36 - Brian Ransom vs. Chattanooga (1981) Season: 221 - Brian Ransom (1981) Career: 655 - Michael German (2011-14) Most Yards Game: 491 - Leon Murray vs. Murray State (1998) Season: 3,182 - Brian Ransom (1981) Career: 8,669 - Michael German (2011-14) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING Most Receptions Game: 13 - Tyrone Butterfield vs. Southeast Mo. (1997) Season: 72 - Tyrone Butterfield (1998) 72 - Juan Hall (1996) Career: 200 - Mike Jones (1979-82) Most Receiving Yards Game: 249 - Tyrone Butterfield vs. Murray St. (1998) Season: 1,307 - Golden Tate (1983) Career: 3,903 - C.J. Johnson (2000-03)

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965

ALL OVC 3-1 -6-0 -Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete 4-1-1 -4-1-1 -Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete Records Incomplete 4-1-1 -6-1 -4-2-1 -3-3-2 -3-1-1 -6-1 -3-3-1 -No Games Played No Games Played No Games Played No Games Played 8-2-1 -8-2 -10-1 -10-0 -5-3-1 -9-1 -9-2 -8-2 -8-2 -8-0-1 -10-0 -7-2 -10-0 -5-0-1 -4-4 -9-1 -7-3 -4-4-1 -1-7-1 -6-3 -8-2 -9-0-1 --

COACH H.N. Robinson H.N. Robinson Buck Hunt Buck Hunt Buck Hunt Buck Hunt Buck Hunt Buck Hunt Joe E. Scruggs Joe E. Scruggs Joe E. Scruggs Joe E. Scruggs Joe E. Scruggs George Davenport George Davenport Felton Gale Harry Long Alton Jackson T.D. Upshaw T.D. Upshaw Harry Benjamin Walter S. Davis Walter S. Davis Walter S. Davis Walter S. Davis Ruebin Mundy Lawrence Simmons Lawrence Simmons

Henry Kean Henry Kean Henry Kean Henry Kean Henry Kean Henry Kean Henry Kean Henry Kean Henry Kean Henry Kean Henry Kean Howard Gentry Howard Gentry Howard Gentry Howard Gentry Howard Gentry Howard Gentry L. Simmons L. Simmons John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt

OVC Championships (2) 1998, 1999

YEAR 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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

OVC ----------------------2-4 3-3 4-2 2-5 5-3 4-4 4-4 1-7 3-5 4-3 6-1 7-0 2-5 3-3 1-5 5-3 2-5 1-6 5-2 4-3 5-3 3-4 0-7 4-4 4-3 6-2 3-5 1-6 4-3

COACH John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt John Merritt Bill Thomas Bill Thomas Bill Thomas Bill Thomas Bill Thomas Joe Gilliam, Sr. Joe Gilliam, Sr. Joe Gilliam, Sr. Joe Gilliam, Sr. Bill Davis Bill Davis Bill Davis L.C. Cole L.C. Cole L.C. Cole L.C. Cole James Reese James Reese James Reese James Reese James Reese James Webster James Webster James Webster James Webster James Webster Rod Reed Rod Reed Rod Reed Rod Reed Rod Reed Rod Reed Rod Reed

NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (4) 1986, 1998, 1999, 2013 (Note: Appearances in 1981 & 1982 were later vacated)

ALL-TIME COACHES

Former Tiger Richard Dent was a fourtime Pro Bowl selection for the Chicago Bears. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Coach H.N. Robinson Buck Hunt* Joe E. Scruggs* George Davenport* Felton “Zip” Gale* Harry Long* Alton Jackson* T.D. Upshaw* Harry Benjamin* Walter S. Davis Ruebin Mundy Lawrence Simmons Henry Kean Howard Gentry, Sr. John Merritt Bill Thomas Joe Gilliam, Sr. Bill Davis L.C. Cole James Reese James Webster Rod Reed

Years 1912-13 1914-19 1920-23 1925-26 1927 1928 1929 1930-31 1932 1933-36 1937 1938-39, 61-62 1944-54 1955-60 1963-83 1984-88 1989-92 1993-95 1996-99 2000-04 2005-09 2010-present

Overall Record 9-1 (.900) 4-1 (.800) 4-1 (.800) 17-8-4 (.586) 3-1-1 (.600) 14-15-3 (.438) 109-15-2 (.865) 42-10-1 (.792) 174-35-7 (.822) 34-20-3 (.596) 20-23-1 (.455) 11-22 (.333) 28-18 (.609) 24-33 (.421) 25-31 (.446) 43-37 (.538)

* Records incomplete for some portion of tenure

OVC Record 2-4 (.333) 14-13 (.519) 9-15 (.375) 20-9 (.690) 13-21 (.382) 18-19 (.486) 22-30 (.423)

OVC Titles 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

Playoff Appearances 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 1

TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES Tucker Stadium (16,500) - Opened in 1966.

Dr. Philip Oldham President

Mark Wilson Athletics Director

6:00 p.m.

First meeting

Sept. 9

at Kennesaw State

6:00 p.m.

First meeting

Sept. 16 at Ball State (ESPN3)

2:00 p.m.

First meeting

Sept. 23 at Eastern Kentucky* (OVCDN)

5:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 53-20; Last Meeting: TTU won 33-30 in OT (10/1/16)

Sept. 30 Jacksonville State* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 14-6; Last Meeting: JSU won 40-21 (10/8/16)

Oct. 7

at Eastern Illinois* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 17-6; Last Meeting: EIU won 30-24 (10/15/16)

Oct. 14

at Southeast Missouri* (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

Tennessee Tech leads 15-10; Last Meeting: TTU won 21-20 (10/22/16)

Oct. 28

Tennessee State* (OVCDN)

1:30 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 18-12; Last Meeting: TTU won 44-16 (11/12/16)

Nov. 4

Austin Peay* (OVCDN) (HC)

1:30 p.m.

Tennessee Tech leads 32-18; Last Meeting: TTU won 41-7 (9/10/16)

Nov. 11

at Murray State* (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

Tennessee Tech leads 44-37-1; Last Meeting: TTU won 55-19 (11/19/16)

Nov. 18

UT Martin* (OVCDN)

Marcus Satterfield Head Coach

QUICK FACTS

2017 SCHEDULE Aug. 31 Western Illinois (OVCDN)

Thomas Corhern Football Contact

1:30 p.m.

Tennessee Tech leads 22-14-2; Last Meeting: UTM won 44-23 (9/24/16)

* Denotes Ohio Valley Conference Matchup Home Games in Bold HC - Homecoming All Times Central and Subject to Change

Basic Information Location: ................................................................................ Cookeville, Tenn.

Enrollment: .............................................................................................11,385 Founded: ...................................................................................................1915 Nickname:.................................................................................. Golden Eagles Colors: .....................................................................................Purple and Gold President: ..............................................................................Dr. Philip Oldham Athletic Director: ............................................................................Mark Wilson Stadium (Capacity): ................................................... Tucker Stadium (16,500) Surface: ....................................................................................... 24/7 Turf Twitter: ...............................................@TTUGoldenEagles, @TNTechFootball Media Relations Football Contact: ....................................................................Thomas Corhern Office Phone: ..................................................................... (931) 372-6139 Cell Phone: ........................................................................ (931) 703-4927 Fax: .................................................................................... (931) 372-6139 Email: ........................................................................ tcorhern@tntech.edu Web site:..........................................................................www.TTUSports.com Press Box Phone: ............................................................ (931) 372-6030/6031 Team Information Offense: .............................................................................................. Pro Style Defense: .......................................................................................Pro Style 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ........................................................................46/31 Offensive Starters Returning: ...................................................................4 Defensive Starters Returning:.................................................................16 Special Teams: .........................................................................................5 2016 Record/OVC Record (Finish)...........................................5-6/5-3 (3rd/tie) Postseason: ........................................................................................none All-Time Record/OVC Record: ................419-496-31 (.459))/213-246-3 (.464) Joined OVC: ..............................................................................................1949 OVC Championships (Last): ...............................................................10 (2011) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last): ..............................................1 (2011) 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 61

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

PLAYERS TO WATCH

OFFENSE WR Dontez Byrd R.D. Ford WR Hunter Coleman Darrius Stafford OT Jarred Dorton Octavian Williams OG Xavier Schlueter Lucien Charles C Norman Hand Kurtis Huff OG Myles Douglas Wesley Stripling OT Charles Rutledge Spencer Norrod QB Hayden Rettig Andre Sale RB Yeedee Thaenrat Rodrick Napper HB Jerome Wright Hunter Hawkins TE Alex Carling Clint Zierke

5-11 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-7 6-7 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-2 5-10 5-9 6-2 6-6 6-5 6-4

180 185 190 195 340 330 315 285 255 275 295 294 284 295 207 210 200 170 238 260 245 230

Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Jr. R-Fr. Sr. Fr. Gr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. R-Fr.

DEFENSE DE Tim Collins Chris Moore NT Anthony Akers Richie Koons DT Mike Cain Taylor Underwood DE Joe Robertson Chris McElderry LB Deven Sullivan Clay Davis LB Aderick Moore Elliott Normand LB Josh Poplar Randy Lewis CB A.J. Flemister Quintavious Boyd CB Josh Cunningham Dami Adekunjo SS Shannon Fayne Brandon Thomas FS Deontay Wilson Eriq Fadahunsi

6-5 6-3 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-3 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-3 5-11

250 250 290 280 310 280 235 250 215 205 245 225 220 210 200 160 175 180 195 205 190 190

Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. So.

SPECIAL TEAMS PK Nick Madonia Haidar Zaidan P Nick Madonia Haidar Zaidan LS Riley Patton Aidan Panni HO Seth Hunter Davis Simmons KR Dontez Byrd Josh Cunningham PR Dontez Byrd Rodrick Napper

5-8 6-0 5-8 6-0 6-0 6-5 5-11 6-2 5-11 5-10 5-11 5-9

185 185 185 185 195 205 175 205 180 175 180 170

Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So.

Returning Starters in Bold Key Losses QB Michael Birdsong 216-of-346, 2577 pass yards, 17 TDs, 4 rush TDs WR Jordan Smith 21 catches, 286 yards, 3 TDs DB Maleek Hall 30 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks, 2 INTs

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DONTEZ BYRD

Senior • Wide Receiver 5-11 • 180 • Louisville, Ky. Named second-team All-OVC in 2016...As a junior broke the Tennessee Tech single-season records for receptions (74) and receiving yards (933)...Also added seven touchdown catches...Returned a team-high 25 kickoff returns and averaged 26.3 yards/return, including tying the OVC record with a 100-yard return for a touchdown, which earned him National Special Teams Player of the Week...Also had five punt returns...Spent first two seasons at Louisville.

TIM COLLINS

Junior • Defensive End 6-5 • 250 • Birmingham, Ala. Played in all 11 games as a sophomore, finishing the year with 33 tackles and 6.5 tackles-for-loss...Aso added 4.0 sacks, seven quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one forced fumble...As a freshman in 2015, played in nine games, netting 28 tackles and 2.5 tackles-for-loss...Was a multi-sport standout in high school, including playing tight end, defensive end and linebacker for the football team...Also established his school’s record in the mile run for the track and field squad...Has been named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

TEAM NOTES • Last season Tennessee Tech won its final three Conference games to finish 5-3 in OVC play. It marked the first winning Conference record for the Golden Eagles since going 6-2 at winning the OVC Championship in 2011.

• A couple of veteran players will be switching sides in 2017 as junior Jake Warwick -- grandson of former Golden Eagle and Minnesota Viking Lonnie Warwick --will move from linebacker to fullback, while junior Josh Cunningham will move from wide receiver to cornerback.

• Two players made immediate impacts for the Tennessee Tech offense as Dontez Byrd broke the Tech single-season records for catches and receiving yards with 74 catches for 933 yards, while true freshman running back Yeedee Thanerat ran for a freshman-record 707 yards and was second on the team in total offense.

• The Golden Eagles will play their 25th game against Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) foes since 1997 as Tech travels to Ball State. The only year in that span that did not have a FBS contest was 2014, while Tech played two in 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

• As part of Tech’s partnership with the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association in hosting the BlueCross Bowl Tennessee state high school football championships, a new state-of-the-art video board will be constructed in Tucker Stadium, expected by the 2018 campaign.

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 48 49 50 50 53 55 56 57 59 60 61 62 63 69 70 71 72 74 75 76 77 77 80 81 82 83 84 85 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 97

Name Dontez Byrd Myles Douglas Aderick Moore Xavier Schlueter Deven Sullivan Mike Cain Anthony Akers Alex Carling Josh Poplar Tim Collins Josh Cunningham Rob Hatchett III Nick Madonia Andre Sale Brandon Thomas Hayden Rettig Deontay Wilson Chris McElderry Adam Browner Shannon Fayne Mackell Pippen Luke Ward Elliott Normand Darrius Stafford Dantae Wilkes R.D. Ford Chris Moore Clay Davis Dami Adekunjo Quintavious Boyd Andrew Goldsmith Marcus McMeans Branson Kramm Sky Lane Jerome Wright Slater Howard Rodrick Napper Ethan Wilson Eriq Fadahunsi D.J. Worthy Jordan Jackson Yeedee Thaenrat A.J. Flemister Davis Simmons Jacob Crocker Micah Warren Randy Lewis Will Warner Ethan Guinn Bryson Tolley Blake Alberts Hunter Willis Storm Williams Andrew Swicegood Jake Warwick Mitchell McClurg Justin Scott Matthew Kenty Kurt Huff Andrew Sullivan Joe Robertson Chris Tucker Christian Smith Mike Rhoades Norman Hand Spencer Norrod Joe Dennis Aidan Panni Eric Kareem Riley Patton Manny Aviña Taylor Underwood Charles Rutledge McKenzie Viau Lucien Charles Octavian Williams JayQuan Coles Jarred Dorton Hunter Coleman Brian Puckett Seth Huner Chris Hooks Clint Zierke Taylor Uberti Trevor Kolb Donte Horton Tavin Kilpatrick Matthew McClurg Jale’n Gladney Greg Elliott Haidar Zaidan Richie Koons Will Whitson Nadir Barnwell Olico Dennis Khalil Smith

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pos. WR OL LB OL LB DT DT TE LB DE CB WR K QB CB QB S DE QB S DB QB LB WR DE WR DE LB CB CB RB DB WR S FB DB RB S CB RB LB RB CB WR LB WR LB LB LB LB P/K QB LB FB FB TE LB DE OL LB DE DE DT DT OL OL OL LS OL LS OL DT OL OL OL OL DT OL WR WR WR WR TE WR WR TE TE DE DT LB K DT LB CB RB DT

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

Wt. 180 295 245 315 215 310 290 245 220 250 175 200 185 210 205 207 190 250 225 195 165 225 225 195 230 185 250 215 180 160 210 170 194 205 238 195 170 185 190 191 195 200 200 205 205 170 210 205 258 220 195 198 195 215 230 226 205 235 285 209 235 245 290 275 255 295 265 205 310 195 335 280 285 285 285 330 275 340 195 170 180 195 230 188 201 205 245 245 285 225 185 280 200 183 185 295

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

Hometown (Last School) Louisville, Ky. (Louisville) Nashville, Tenn. (Ensworth HS) Selma, Ala. (Selma HS) Petersburg, Tenn. (Lincoln County HS) Tuscumbia, Ala. (Muscle Shoals HS) Madison, Tenn. (Whites Creek HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) Scranton, Pa. (Temple) Knoxville, Tenn. (Knoxville Central HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Restoration Academy) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) Lithonia, Ga. (Lithonia HS) Arrington, Tenn. (Centennial HS) Little Rock, Ark. (Catholic HS) Jacksonville, Fla. (Ribault HS) Los Angeles, Calif. (Rutgers) Trussville, Ala. (Trussville HS) Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City HS) New Hope, Ala. (Garden City CC) Nashville, Tenn. (Donelson Christian Academy) Birmingham, Ala. (Jackson-Olin HS) Decaturville, Tenn. (Riverside HS) Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Oak Ridge HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Kirby HS) Jackson, Tenn. (Liberty Tech Magnet HS) Huntsville, Ala. (Buckhorn HS) Signal Mountain, Tenn. (Signal Mountain HS) Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy of Louisville) Glen Burnie, Md. (Glen Burnie HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) Jackson, Tenn. (Trinity Christian Academy) Talladega, Ala. (Winterboro HS) Springfield, Tenn. (White House-Heritage HS) Knoxville, Tenn. (Kentucky Christian) Richmond, Va. (Virginia Tech) Brentwood, Tenn. (Nashville Christian HS) Hendersonville, Tenn. (Beech HS) Sugar Hill, Ga. (Lanier HS) Bryans Road, Md. (Temple) Kennesaw, Ga. (Sprayberry HS) Knoxville, Tenn. (Hardin Valley Academy) Philadelphia, Pa. (Father Judge HS) Chattanooga, Tenn. (Notre Dame HS) Knoxville, Tenn. (Farragut HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Goodpasture HS) Nashville, Tenn. (East Nashville Magnet HS) Brooklyn, N.Y. (Grand Street HS) Rockwood, Tenn. (Rockwood HS) Kingston, Tenn. (Roane County HS) Erwin, Tenn. (Science Hill HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) Greenback, Tenn. (Greenback HS) Milan, Tenn. (Milan HS) Fletcher, N.C. (Reynolds HS) Alcoa, Tenn. (Alcoa HS) Alcoa, Tenn. (Appalachian State) Acworth, Ga. (Kennesaw Mountain HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Ramsay HS) West Deptford, N.J. (Camden HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Nashville Christian HS) Franklin, Tenn. (Page HS) Jackson, Tenn. (Temple) Trussville, Ala. (Hewitt-Trussville HS) Jacksboro, Tenn. (Campbell County HS) Walterboro, S.C. (Colleton County HS) Monterey, Tenn. (Monterey HS) Maryville, Tenn. (Heritage HS) Birchwood, Tenn. (Ooltewah HS) Waldorf, Md. (College of the Desert) Knoxville, Tenn. (Halls HS) Chino, Calif. (Riverside City College) New Market, Ala. (Hazel Green HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Columbia HS) Fairview, Tenn. (Fairview HS) Orlando, Fla. (Colonial HS) Lithonia, Ga. (Lithonia HS) Stockbridge, Ga. (Woodland HS) Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield College) Roswell, Ga. (Bowling Green) Memphis, Tenn. (Memphis Central HS) Thompson’s Station, Tenn. (Independence HS) Bay Minette, Ala. (Baldwin County HS) Wayne, Ill. (Bartlett HS) Red Lion, Pa. (Red Lion HS) Canton, Ga. (Creekview HS) West Chester, Ohio (Mt. San Jacinto JC) Greenback, Tenn. (Greenback HS) Alcoa, Tenn. (Appalachian State) Birmingham, Ala. (Ramsay HS) Lebanon, Tenn. (Friendship Christian HS) McKenzie, Tenn. (Henry County HS) Maryville, Tenn. (Maryville HS) Ooltewah, Tenn. (Ooltewah HS) Piscataway, N.J. (Rutgers) Calhoun, Ga. (Calhoun HS) Dawsonville, Ga. (Atlanta Sports Academy)

No. 21 5 43 70 22 14 1 4 6 75 80 77 8 37 9 20 61 77 1 92 31 14 35 19 91 23 41 59 10 83 88 28 50 82 33 63 49 89 87 94 25 26 39 10 90 48 13 24 2 19 29 16 60 62 69 15 7 81 12 57 53 72 11 2 48 36 56 17 50 3 46 34 11 42 55 85 71 74 15 40 38 47 97 18 76 45 44 12 30 32 27 93 84

Name Dami Adekunjo Anthony Akers Blake Alberts Manuel Avina Nadir Barnwell Quintavious Boyd Adam Browner Dontez Byrd Mike Cain Alex Carling Lucien Charles Hunter Coleman JayQuan Coles Tim Collins Jacob Crocker Josh Cunningham Clay Davis Joe Dennis Olico Dennis Jarred Dorton Myles Douglas Greg Elliott Eriq Fadahunsi Shannon Fayne A.J. Flemister R.D. Ford Jale’n Gladney Andrew Goldsmith Ethan Guinn Norman Hand Robert Hatchett III Chris Hooks Donte Horton Slater Howard Kurtis Huff Seth Huner Jordan Jackson Eric Kareem Matthew Kenty Tavin Kilpatrick Trevor Kolb Richie Koons Branson Kramm Sky Lane Randy Lewis Nick Madonia Matthew McClurg Mitchell McClurg Chris McElderry Marcus McMeans Aderick Moore Chris Moore Rodrick Napper Elliott Normand Spencer Norrod Aidan Panni Riley Patton Mackell Pippen Josh Poplar Brian Puckett Hayden Rettig Mike Rhoades Joe Robertson Charles Rutledge Andre Sale Xavier Schlueter Justin Scott Davis Simmons Christian Smith Khalil Smith Darrius Stafford Wesley Stripling Andrew Sullivan Andrew Swicegood Yeedee Thaenrat Brandon Thomas Bryson Tolley Chris Tucker Taylor Uberti Taylor Underwood McKenzie Viau Luke Ward Will Warner Micah Warren Jake Warwick Will Whitson Dantae Wilkes Octavian Williams Storm Williams Hunter Willis Deontay Wilson Ethan Wilson D.J. Worthy Jerome Wright Haidar Zaidan Clint Zierke

Pos. CB DT P/K OL CB CB QB WR DT TE OL WR DT DE LB WR S OL RB OL OL LB CB S CB WR DT RB LB DT WR WR TE DB OL WR LB OL DE TE WR DT WR S LB K DE TE DE DB LB DE RB LB OL LS LS DB LB WR QB DT DE OL QB DT LB WR DT DT WR OL LB RB RB CB LB DE WR OL OL QB LB WR LB LB DE OL LB QB S S FB TE K TE

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

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MARCUS SATTERFIELD HEAD COACH 2ND SEASON 5-6 CAREER RECORD Birthdate: Hometown: College: Family:

April 9, 1976 Greenback, Tenn.

East Tennessee State, 1999 (History) Wife - Sarah Children - Harper

Career Record Year School 2016 Tennessee Tech

Overall 5-6

Conf. (Finish) 5-3 (3rd-t)

Marcus Satterfield was named the 12th head coach in Tennessee Tech history on January 4, 2016. The Tennessee native returned to his home state after previously serving as offensive coordinator at Temple.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Spent three seasons on Matt Rhule’s staff at Temple as the program’s offensive coordinator. Helped Owls to a 10-win regular season and American Athletic Conference East Division title in 2015.

The team also bested Penn State for the first time in 73 years and started the season with a program record 7-0 mark. That came just two years after the program won only two games.

• Spent 2009-12 as offensive coordinator at Chattanooga, helping the Mocs post winning records in each season.

• Had previous experience in the OVC when he was at UT Martin from 2006-08. Was the offensive coordinator in 2006-07 and then moved up to Associate Head Coach and Passing Game Coordinator in 2008. Helped the Skyhawks win the OVC Championship in 2006 (the program’s first and only OVC championship).

• Started his career as a graduate assistant under Phil Fulmer at Tennesseee where the team went to back-to-back Peach Bowls.

Satterfield then became wide receivers coach at Richmond (2004) and also spent one season (2005) as wide receivers coach at Western Carolina.

• Played high school football for his father Bill at Greenback High School. After one season at Chattanooga State Community College, was a three-year letterwinner at East Tennessee State (1995-98).

ASSISTANT COACHES Assoc. HC/Offensive Coordinator:...................................Tyree Foreman Alma Mater: ............................................. Virginia, 2001 (2nd season) Asst. HC/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers: ................. Shawn Quinn Alma Mater: .............................. Carson-Newman, 1995 (2nd season) Running Backs: .............................................................. Andre Crenshaw Alma Mater: .............................................. Oregon, 2010 (1st season) Wide Receivers: .............................................................. Frederick Walker Alma Mater: ............................... Mississippi State, 2014 (1st season) Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coordinator:........................... Chris Polizzi Alma Mater: ...................................... Lake Forest, 2005 (2nd season) Offensive Line: ....................................................................Lonne Teasley Alma Mater: .......................Winston-Salem State, 2008 (1st sesason) Defensive Line: ................................................................ Sam Williamson Alma Mater: ............................................... UAB, 2005 (11th sesason) Defensive Ends/Special Teams Coordinator: .................. Dontae Wright Alma Mater: ................................... Miami (Ohio), 2007 (2nd season) Asst. Recruiting Coordinator/Asst. Defensive Backs: ...Justin Matheney Alma Mater: ................................ Tennessee Tech, 2014 (4th season) Quarterbacks Coach/Passing Game Coordinator: ...........Nick Coleman Alma Mater: ............................. Middle Tennessee, 2009 (1st season) Director of Football Operations: .........................................Price Partrick Alma Mater: ................................ Tennessee Tech, 2014 (4th season)

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2016 TEAM STATISTICS

2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

SCORING Points Per Game

TTU 296 26.9

Opponent 316 28.7

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty

222 88 112 22

226 88 122 16

1333 1678 345 384 3.5 121.2 15

1710 1900 190 401 4.3 155.5 18

PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing

2608 219-351-7 7.4 11.9 237.1 18

2782 207-341-8 8.2 13.4 252.9 17

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

3941 735 5.4 358.3

4492 742 6.1 408.4

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME

33:23

26:37

3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd-Down Pct.

57/148 39%

53/144 37%

4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th-Down Pct.

12/24 50%

13/26 50%

RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS

29-35 (83%) 22-35 (63%) 33-35 (94%)

32-42 (76%) 21-42 (50%) 34-36 (94%)

33,765 5/6,753 -

143,797 6/23,966 0/0

RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

ATTENDANCE Games/Avg. Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS Tennessee Tech Opponents

1st 64 67

2nd 117 94

3rd 40 79

4th 69 73

OT 6 3

RUSHING Player Yeedee Thaenrat Michael Birdsong Andrew Goldsmith PASSING Player Michael Birdsong Colby Brown

G 11 11 10

G 11 4

Att. 159 104 48

Yds. 707 226 224

Cmp.-Att. 216-346 3-5

Pct. 62.4 60.0

Avg. 4.4 2.2 4.7

TD 6 4 2

Yds./G 64.3 20.5 22.4

Yds. 2577 31

TD/Int. 17/7 1/0

Avg 234.3 7.8

RECEIVING Player Dontez Byrd Kip Patton Jordan Smith Josh Cunningham Yeedee Thaenrat

G 11 7 11 10 11

No. 74 26 21 17 17

Yds. 933 306 286 178 176

Avg. 12.6 11.8 13.6 105 10.4

TD 7 1 3 0 0

Yds./G 84.8 43.7 26.0 17.8 16.0

SCORING Player Nick Madonia Dontez Byrd Yeedee Thaenrat Michael Birdsong

G 11 11 11 11

TD 9 6 4

XPt. 33-35 -

FG 13-16 -

Pts. 72 54 36 24

Pts./G 6.5 4.9 3.3 2.2

TACKLES Player Josh Poplar Elliott Normand Deontay Wilson Clay Davis Deven Sullivan

G 11 11 11 11 11

Solo 40 31 32 30 25

Asst.

65 50 41 30 33

Total 105 81 73 60 58

TFL 3.5 4.5 2.0 1.0 5.0

Sacks 0 1.5 0 0 1.0

INTERCEPTIONS Player Maleek Hall

G 11

No. 2

Yds. 11

Avg. 5.5

TD 0

PBU 10

Returning Players in Bold

Total 296 316

2016 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date 9/1 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 11/5 11/12 11/19

Opponent Wofford at Austin Peay* at Mercer at UT Martin* Eastern Kentucky* at #3 Jacksonville State* #17 Eastern Illinois* Southeast Missouri* at Tennessee at Tennessee State* Murray State*

Result Attendance L, 21-7 9,066 W, 41-7 7,507 L, 34-27 9,772 L, 44-23 3,102 W, 33-30 (OT) 7,165 L, 40-21 16,092 L, 30-24 4,082 W, 21-20 9,332 L, 55-0 98,343 W, 44-16 8,981 W, 55-19 4,120

* - Ohio Valley Conference Contest Home Games in Bold

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TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 40 - Larry Schreiber vs. Middle Tennessee (1968) Season: 286 - Larry Schreiber (1968) Career: 877 - Larry Schreiber (1966-69) Most Yards Game: 261 - Michael Penix vs. Southeast Mo. (1993) Season: 1,522 - Larry Schreiber (1969) Career: 4,421 - Larry Schreiber (1966-69) INDIVIDUAL PASSING Most Attempts Game: 57 - Lee Sweeney vs. Southeast Mo. (2006) 57 - Tre Lamb vs. Southeast Missouri (2012) Season: 367 - Robert Craft (2004) Career: 1,084 - Lee Sweeney (2006-09) Most Completions Game: 38 - Tre Lamb vs. Southeast Missouri (2012) Season: 216 - Michael Birdsong (2016) Career: 625 - Lee Sweeney (2006-09) Most Yards Game: 481 - Tre Lamb vs. Southeast Missouri (2012) Season: 2,557 - Michael Birdsong (2016) Career: 7,157 - Lee Sweeney (2006-09) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING Most Receptions Game: 18 - Da’Rick Rogers vs. SE Missouri (2012) Season: 74 - Dontez Byrd (2016) Career: 195 - Larry Shipp (2004-07) Most Receiving Yards Game: 303 - Da’Rick Rogers vs. SE Missouri (2012) Season: 933 - Dontez Byrd (2016) Career: 2,950 - Larry Shipp (2004-07)

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

ALL 2--1-4 2-3-1 5-3-1 3-2-1 1-4-1 2-5-1 6-0-1 3-3-1 6-2-1 6-3 4-0-3 4-4 3-5-1 1-5-1 2-5-1 3-5-1 6-3 6-3-1 2-6 5-4 3-4-2 1-5 1-2 1-8 5-5 4-7 5-6 3-6 4-7 5-5-1 9-2 7-4 4-4-2 7-3 5-4-1 6-4 7-3 6-2-2 8-3 7-3 2-8 6-4 1-9 3-7 5-5 3-7 2-8 5-5

OVC ---------------------------0-3 1-5 3-3 4-1 5-0 1-3-1 5-0 2-3 4-1 5-1 5-0-1 6-0 6-0 1-5 3-4 1-6 3-4 4-3 2-5 2-5 4-3

COACH Loyall Duyck Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Putty Overall Hooper Eblen Hooper Eblen Hooper Eblen Star Wood Star Wood Putty Overall Putty Overall Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Wilburn Tucker Don Wade Don Wade

YEAR 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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

OVC Championships (10) 1952*, 1953, 1955, 1958*, 1959*, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1975 , 2011*

OVC 2-5 5-2 7-0 1-6 4-3 6-1 5-2 5-2 4-2 0-5-1 1-6 4-4 1-6 2-5 0-7 1-6 0-7 2-4 1-5 3-3 3-3 2-4 6-2 7-1 3-5 2-6 4-4 4-3 2-5 4-3 5-2 4-2 2-4 1-7 3-4 3-5 4-4 2-6 1-7 5-3 4-4 6-2 1-7 2-6 4-4 3-5 5-3

COACH Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Don Wade Gary Darnell Gary Darnell Gary Darnell Jim Ragland Jim Ragland Jim Ragland Jim Ragland Jim Ragland Jim Ragland Jim Ragland Jim Ragland Jim Ragland Jim Ragland Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan Doug Malone (Acting) Watson Brown Watson Brown Watson Brown Watson Brown Watson Brown Watson Brown Watson Brown Watson Brown Watson Brown Marcus Satterfield

* Co Champions

NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (1) 2011

ALL-TIME COACHES

Jim Youngblood was a two-time AllAmerican and was twice the OVC Defensive Player of the Year. He went on to play 12 seasons in the NFL. 66 • 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide

Coach Years Loyall Duyck 1922 Putty Overall 1923-46, 52-53 Hooper Eblen 1947-49 Star Wood 1950-51 Wilburn Tucker 1954-67 Don Wade 1968-82 Gary Darnell 1983-85 Jim Ragland 1986-95 Mike Hennigan 1996-05 Doug Malone (Acting) 2006 Watson Brown 2007-15 Marcus Satterfield 2016-present

Overall Record 2-1-4 (.571) 97-95-18 (.505) 12-19 (.387) 9-12-1 (.432) 70-66-5 (.514) 81-78-3 (.509) 3-29 (.094) 42-66 (.389) 52-57 (.477) 4-7 (.364) 42-60 (.418) 5-6 (.455)

OVC Record 9-1 (.900) 3-6 (.333) 4-8 (.333) 49-34-2 (.588) 60-52-1 (.534) 3-18 (.143) 29-41 (.414) 32-39 (.451) 4-4 (.500) 28-44 (.389) 5-3 (.625)

OVC Titles 2 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 1 0

Playoff Appearances 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS Hardy M. Graham Stadium (7,500) - Opened in 1930.

Dr. Keith Carver Chancellor

Kurt McGuffin Athletics Director

6:00 p.m.

First meeting

Sept. 9

at Ole Miss (SEC Network Alternate) 11:00 a.m.

Ole MIss leads 1-0; Last Meeting: Ole Miss won 76-3 (9/5/15)

Sept. 16 at Chattanooga

5:00 p.m.

Chattanooga leads 3-1; Last Meeting: UTM won 31-21 (8/29/13)

Sept. 23 Tennessee State* (ESPN3)

4:00 p.m.

Tennessee State leads 16-10; Last Meeting: TSU won 34-30 (10/1/16)

Sept. 30 at Austin Peay* (OVCDN)

6:00 p.m.

UT Martin leads 38-25-2; Last Meeting: UTM won 45-31 (10/8/16)

Oct. 7

Murray State* (HC) (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Murray State leads 35-20-1; Last Meeting: UTM won 38-31 (10/15/16)

Oct. 21

at Eastern Kentucky* (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky leads 23-4; Last Meeting: UTM won 33-3 (10/29/16)

Oct. 28

Eastern Illinois* (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois leads 14-8; Last Meeting: UTM won 33-17 (11/5/16)

Nov. 4

at Southeast Missouri* (OVCDN)

1:00 p.m.

UT Martin leads 17-15; Last Meeting: UTM won 24-10 (11/12/16)

Nov. 11

Jacksonville State* (OVCDN)

2:00 p.m.

Jacksonville State leads 30-7; Last Meeting: JSU won 33-7 (11/19/16)

Nov. 18

at Tennessee Tech* (OVCDN)

Jason Simpson Head Coach

QUICK FACTS

2017 SCHEDULE Aug. 31 Clarion (OVCDN)

Alex Boggis Football Contact

1:30 p.m.

Tennessee Tech leads 22-14-2; Last Meeting: UTM won 44-23 (9/24/16)

* Denotes Ohio Valley Conference Matchup Home Games in Bold HC - Homecoming All Times Central and Subject to Change

Basic Information Location: .......................................................................................Martin, Tenn.

Enrollment: ...............................................................................................6,705 Founded: ...........................................................1900 (Senior College in 1951) Nickname:......................................................................................... Skyhawks Colors: .......................................................................... Navy Blue and Orange Chancellor: .............................................................................. Dr. Keith Carver Athletic Director: ..........................................................................Kurt McGuffin Stadium (Capacity): ................................... Hardy M. Graham Stadium (7,500) Surface: ........................................................................................FieldTurf Twitter: .............................................................@UTMSports, @UTM_Football Media Relations Football Contact: ............................................................................Alex Boggis Office Phone: ..................................................................... (731) 881-7694 Cell Phone: ........................................................................ (618) 357-1536 Fax: .................................................................................... (731) 881-7624 Email: .......................................................................... daboggis@utm.edu Web site:......................................................................... www.UTMSports.com Press Box Phone: ..................................................................... (731) 881-7694 Team Information Offense: ................................................................................................ Multiple Defense: ................................................................................................... 3-3-5 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ........................................................................70/34 Offensive Starters Returning: ...................................................................6 Defensive Starters Returning:...................................................................7 Specialist Starters Returning: ...................................................................2 2016 Record/OVC Record (Finish):..............................................7-5/6-2 (2nd) Postseason: ........................................................................................none All-Time Record/OVC Record: ...................... 358-472-18 (.433)/77-114 (.403) Joined OVC: ..............................................................................................1992 OVC Championships (Last): ................................................................ 1 (2006) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last): ............................................. 1 (2006) 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 67

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

PLAYERS TO WATCH

OFFENSE WR 11 81 WR 13 OT 64 76 OG 70 78 C 65 OG 74 79 OT 77 75 QB 10 16 RB 6 25 TE 83 15 WR 87 86

Caylon Weathers Rod Williams Londell Lee Christian Philpott Kadarren Bond Chris Jackson James Walker Austin Newsom Nick Thomas Kyle Naes Robert Burleigh Mark Garrett Corey Madlock Terry Fultz Troy Cook Kyle Akin Marquez Grayson Ladarius Galloway Chance Key Brett Thompson Tyler Eddings Devonte Howard

64 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-9 6-5 6-5 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-6 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-9 6-5 6-4 5-10 5-9

230 210 210 229 318 312 314 325 304 295 305 360 300 312 207 200 209 196 250 232 198 171

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

DEFENSE DE 8 97 NT 56 95 DE 93 95 LB 22 55 LB 35 36 LB 50 44 CB CB 23 S 3 21 S 18 27 S 2 37

Anthony Brown 6-3 Jordan Crutchfield 6-5 Jay Murphy 6-4 Donald Cofield, Jr. 6-3 Mike Turner 6-4 Donald Cofield, Jr. 6-3 Garrett Wall 6-0 DJ Simmons 5-10 Kevin Prather, Jr. 6-0 Julian Thompson-Clay 6-3 James Gilleylen 6-2 TJ Jefferson 5-8 Antavis Rowe 5-11 Armunz Mathews 6-0 Justin Jackson 5-10 Evan Gowdy 6-1 Tae Martin 6-0 Andrew Horton-Martindale 6-1 Kahlid Hagens 6-3 Porter Streator III 6-0 Joseph Este 5-11 Brandon Anderson 5-10

270 310 335 300 225 300 225 215 230 225 220 205 163 196 175 175 187 195 200 190 200 180

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

190 165 165 188 245 187 210 210 187

Sr. Sr. Sr. R-Fr. R-Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr.

SPECIAL TEAMS PK 49 Mitch Mersman 38 Brett Arkelian P 38 Brett Arkelian Ryan Courtright LS 51 Jose Carballo KR 3 Tae Martin 81 Rod Williams PR 13 Londell Lee 3 Tae Martin

6-2 5-8 5-8 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-4 6-2 6-0

Returning Starters in Bold Key Losses WR Ben Axline 35 catches, 659 yards, 4 TDs OL Kenneth Crenshaw Second-Team All-OVC DL Damani Taylor 35 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 7 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF LB Caleb Counce 48 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 5.0 sacks, 1 INT, 3 QBH

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TROY COOK

Senior • Quarterback 6-1 • 206 • Miami, Fla. Preseason All-OVC selection...Statistically the top returning quarterback in the OVC...Completed 166of-298 passes for 2,321 yards and 22 touchdowns...

Passed for four touchdowns in a game at Tennessee State and in victory over Bacone College...Passed for 300 or more yards twice during the season...Played in four games during the 2015 season...Prior to that spent two seasons at Florida State under head coach Jimbo Fisher, where teams went a combined 27-1 and won the BCS National Championship.

KAHLID HAGENS

Senior • Defensive Back 6-3 • 207 • Maplewood, Mo. Preseason All-OVC selection...Had a team-high 93 tackles to go along with four interceptions, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries...Earned National Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 7 of last season after he had nine tackles, a fumble recovery and intercepted a pass that he returned 52 yards for a touchdown in a victory over Eastern Illinois...

In high school also played three years as a quarterback where he passed for 6,222 yards and 63 touchdowns and rushed for 1,971 yards and 35 scores.

TEAM NOTES • UT Martin football coach Jason Simpson has been a pillar of consistency in the Ohio Valley Conference since taking over the Skyhawk program prior to the 2006 season. Now entering his 12th season at the helm of the program, Simpson ranks as the longest tenured coach in the league while ranking first among active OVC coaches with 72 wins - sitting eighth in OVC history. With one more win, Simpson will tie Jacksonville State’s Jack Crowe for seventh on the all-time wins list with 73. In OVC play alone, Simpson has a career mark of 57-31 through 11 seasons, more than doubling the program’s 20-win total which stretched through 14 seasons before his tenure.

• For the third consecutive year UT Martin retained the annual Sgt. York Trophy which pits Tennessee members of the Ohio Valley Conference for state supremacy in 2016. UT Martin would post a 2-1 mark in the series to mark a three-way tie for the trophy while retaining the league’s traveling trophy for the fifth time in program history – accomplishing the feat in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

The Skyhawks hold a 21-9 all-time record in the series – the best mark of the four Tennessee OVC schools (Austin Peay, Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech).

• In the ever changing landscape of collegiate athletics, especially at the FCS level, coaching staffs around the country change with the seasons. While the Skyhawk staff has seen changes of its own, it also features numerous homegrown coaching products. Nine different members of the Skyhawk coaching/support staff either played for or graduated from UT Martin.

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 23 26 27 31 32 32 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 55 56 64 65 68 70 74 75 76 77 78 79 81 83 84 85 86 87 89 92 93 95 96 97 98

Name Joseph Este Tae Martin Jaimiee Bowe Marquez Grayson Anthony Brown Antonio Clifton Troy Cook Caylon Weathers Londell Lee Clay Beathard Brett Thompson Kyle Akin Kahlid Hagens Ty Brown Andrew Horton-Martindale Terry Norris Chris Davis Justin Jackson AJ Daniel Porter Streator III Kevin Reid JP Fowler Marcus LeFlore Malik Harris Kevin Prather, Jr. Julian Thompson-Clay Brandon Anderson Brett Arkelian Koreyon Jordan Garrett Wall Demonta Daniel TJ Jefferson David DuBose Austin Pickett Landon Pitcher Mitch Mersman James Gilleylen Jose Carballo DJ Simmons Jay Murphy Kadarren Bond Kyle Naes Dallis Sangster James Walker Robert Burleigh Terry Fultz Chris Jackson Corey Madlock Austin Newsom Mark Garrett Rod Williams II Chance Key Jaylon Moore Collin Tatko Devonte Howard Tyler Eddings Donnell Williams Joseph Murry Mike Turner Donald Cofield, Jr. Joseph Jones Julian Crutchfield Sean Turner Drew Beymer Matthew Counce Ryan Courtright BJ Daniel Ryan Davis Ladarius Galloway Boone Gibson Evan Gowdy Hamilton Hendricks Ryan Incrocci Andrew Kerobo Christian LaBreche Ethan Lewis Peyton Logan Armunz Mathews Victor McClinton Quentin Montgomery Wanya Moton Zach Parker Christian Philpott Sherrod Pittman Antavis Rowe Deven Sims Jaylen Smith D’Carrious Stephens Nick Thomas Teeshaun Turpin Bryce Warner Kylan Watkins Dresser Winn Collier Wolcott Dylan Yates Lamarcus Young Takeem Young

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pos. S S RB RB DL S QB WR WR QB TE QB S RB S RB RB DB S S DB S RB LB LB LB S K/P LB LB TE LB LB DL TE K LB LS LB DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR TE WR TE WR WR WR DE DL DL DL DL DL OL DL K TE LB RB TE DB DB WR DL TE DB RB DB WR DB DB OL TE LB DB/WR DB WR DB OL DL RB RB QB LB RB DB DB

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

Wt. 201 192 201 209 270 181 206 228 196 194 232 204 207 192 195 229 209 168 197 202 182 218 206 218 218 229 191 180 227 225 261 222 233 287 225 225 243 239 200 346 318 285 334 314 325 312 312 281 325 360 210 250 185 250 171 198 195 301 264 300 250 301 280 320 251 188 224 220 196 231 175 183 185 265 230 196 170 196 180 180 190 289 229 225 163 195 178 208 304 240 195 175 195 215 205 178 165

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

Hometown (Last School) Kenner, La. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Siegel HS) Spartanburg, SC (Fork Union Military Academy) Lexington, N.C. (East Carolina) Miami, Fla. (Arkansas) Tupelo, Miss. (Itawamba CC) Miami, Fla. (Florida State) Germantown, Tenn. (Germantown HS) Palos Heights, Ill. (Phoenix College) Franklin, Tenn. (Battle Ground Academy) Olive Branch, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi CC) Jackson, Tenn. (Trinity Christian Academy) Maplewood, Mo. (Maplewood-Richmond Hts. HS) Martin, Tenn. (Westview HS) Antioch, Tenn. (Cane Ridge HS) Springfield, Mass. (Lackawanna College) Cincinnati, Ohio (Scottsdale CC) Johns Creek, Ga. (Chattahoochee HS) Columbia, Tenn. (Cannon County HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS) Clarksville, Tenn. (Northeast HS) South Fulton, Tenn. (South Fulton HS) Olive Branch, Miss. (East Mississippi CC) Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) Clarksville, Tenn. (Rossview HS) Frisco, Texas (Centennial HS) Clovis, Calif. (Lincoln University) Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn HS) Fairview, Tenn. (Fairview HS) Dickson, Tenn. (Memphis) Nashville, Tenn. (Montgomery Bell Academy) Huntsville, Ala. (Columbia HS) Lake Minneola, Fla. (Lake Minneola HS) Martin, Tenn. (Westview HS) Dickson, Tenn. (Dickson County HS) Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo HS) Miami, Fla. (Merced College) Rogersville, Ala. (Lauderdale County HS) Lewisburg, Tenn. (Marshall County HS) Brownsville, Tenn. (Haywood County HS) Bartlett, Tenn. (Memphis University School) Bolivar, Tenn. (Bolivar Central HS) Eufaula, Ala. (Eufaula HS) Jackson, Tenn. (South Side HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway HS) Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Catholic HS) Buffalo, NY (Bowling Green State) White Bluff, Tenn. (Creek Wood HS) Selma, Ala. (Selma HS) Germantown, Tenn. (Germantown HS) Brilliant, Ala. (Brilliant HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Mitchell HS) Southaven, Miss. (Northpoint Christian School) Bryant, Ark. (Memphis) Shelbyville, Tenn. (Central HS) St. Louis, Mo. (Gateway Tech HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Midfield HS) Cordova, Tenn. (Cordova HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) Jackson, Tenn. (Liberty Tech HS) Lebanon, Tenn. (Lebanon HS) Memphis, Tenn. (KIPP Collegiate School) Auburndale, Fla. (Auburndale HS) Paris, Tenn. (Henry Country HS) Lexington, Tenn. (Lexington HS) Columbia, Tenn. (Bethel) Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerian HS) Indianola, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Pulaski, Tenn. (Giles County HS) Nashville, Tenn. (McGavock HS) Nashville, Tenn. (Bethel) Dyersburg, Tenn. (Dyer County HS) Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods HS) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Fairmont State) Horn Lake, Miss. (Horn Lake HS) Tallahassee, Fla. (USF) Eufaula, Ala. (Eufaula HS) Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS) Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) Union City, Tenn. (Union City HS) Tallahassee, Fla. (Georgia Tech) Jacksonville, Fla. (South Carolina) Atlanta, Ga. (Marshall) Smyrna, Tenn. (Smyrna HS) Madison, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Union City, Tenn. (Union City HS) Bartlett, Tenn. (Memphis) Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville HS) Troy, Tenn. (Obion County HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) Dresden, Tenn. (Dresden HS) Dickson, Tenn. (Dickson County HS) Dresden, Tenn. (Dresden HS) Bartlett, Tenn. (Bartlett HS) Greeneville, Tenn. (Greeneville HS)

No. 16 37 38 14 64 5 8 20 74 51 9 95 10 97 26 42 23 45 87 2 32 75 79 50 6 18 34 21 86 76 23 44 96 40 83 13 32 77 3 49 84 56 92 65 78 22 47 48 35 31 68 55 27 85 15 36 93 98 70 22 11 89 81 -

Name Kyle Akin Brandon Anderson Brett Arkelian Clay Beathard Drew Beymer Kadarren Bond Jaimiee Bowe Anthony Brown Ty Brown Robert Burleigh Jose Carballo Antonio Clifton Donald Cofield, Jr. Troy Cook Matthew Counce Ryan Courtright Julian Crutchfield AJ Daniel BJ Daniel Demonta Daniel Chris Davis Ryan Davis David DuBose Tyler Eddings Joseph Este JP Fowler Terry Fultz Ladarius Galloway Mark Garrett Boone Gibson James Gilleylen Evan Gowdy Marquez Grayson Kahlid Hagens Malik Harris Hamilton Hendricks Andrew Horton-Martindale Devonte Howard Ryan Incrocci Chris Jackson Justin Jackson TJ Jefferson Joseph Jones Koreyon Jordan Andrew Kerobo Chance Key Christian LaBreche Londell Lee Marcus LeFlore Ethan Lewis Peyton Logan Corey Madlock Tae Martin Armunz Mathews Victor McClinton Mitch Mersman Quentin Montgomery Jaylon Moore Wanya Moore Jay Murphy Joseph Murry Kyle Naes Austin Newsom Terry Norris Zach Parker Christian Philpott Austin Pickett Landon Pitcher Sherrod Pittman Kevin Prather, Jr. Kevin Reid Antavis Rowe Dallis Sangster DJ Simmons Deven Sims Jaylen Smith D’Carrious Stephens Porter Streator III Collin Tatko Nick Thomas Brett Thompson Julian Thompson-Clay Mike Turner Sean Turner Teeshaun Turpin James Walker Garrett Wall Byrce Warner Kylan Watkins Caylon Weathers Donnell Williams Rod Williams II Dresser Winn Collier Wolcott Dylan Yates Lamarcus Young Takeem Young

Pos. QB S K/P QB OL OL RB DL RB OL LS S DL QB DL K DL S TE TE RB LB LB WR S S Ol RB Ol TE LB DB RB S LB DB S WR WR Ol DB LB DL LB DL TE TE WR RB DB RB OL S DB WR K DB WR WR DL DE OL OL RB OL TE DL TE LB LB DB DB/WR OL LB DB WR DB S TE OL TE LB DL DL DL OL LB RB RB WR WR WR QB LB RB DB DB

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

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JASON SIMPSON HEAD COACH 12TH SEASON 72-54 CAREER RECORD Birthdate: Hometown: College: Family:

Jason Simpson was the choice for the 2006 Roy Kidd OVC Coach of the Year Award. That year - his first with the program he led the Skyhawks to their first OVC Championship and first NCAA FCS Playoff berth.

Jan. 25, 1971 Ellisville, Miss.

Southern Miss, 1995 (Sports Administration) Wife - Julie Children - Ty, Emma, Graham

Career Record Year School 2006 UT Martin 2007 UT Martin 2008 UT Martin 2009 UT Martin 2010 UT Martin 2011 UT Martin 2012 UT Martin 2013 UT Martin 2014 UT Martin 2015 UT Martin 2016 UT Martin

Overall 9-3 4-7 8-4 5-6 6-5 5-6 8-3 7-5 6-6 7-4 7-5

Conf. (Finish) 6-1 (1st-t) 4-4 (6th) 6-2 (2nd-t) 4-4 (4th-t) 5-3 (4th-t) 4-4 (5th-t) 6-2 (2nd-t) 5-3 (3rd-t) 5-3 (3rd-t) 6-2 (3rd) 6-2 (2nd)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

ASSISTANT COACHES

• Simpson enters the 2017 season with 72 career victories, which ranks him eighth in OVC history. He is beginning his 12th season at UTM, making him one of just 16 coaches in league history to coach 10 or more years at one school.

Associate Head Coach/Def. Coordinator: ......... Jordon Hankins Alma Mater: .............................. UT Martin, 2005 (8th season)

• Has a 57-32 OVC record in 11 years; UTM won just 20 Conference games in the 14 seasons prior to Simpson.

• In his first three years at UT Martin Simpson won 21 games, which was the highest three-year win total in school history. He equaled that mark from 2012-14.

• In his first season as a head coach (2006), Simpson led UT Martin to its best season of football at the FCS level and was named OVC Coach of the Year for his efforts. The Skyhawks won nine games overall (the most since winning 11 in 1988 when the team competed at the Division II level), shared its first Ohio Valley Conference Championship and advanced to the FCS Playoffs for the first time in school history. It was only the team’s third .500 or better record since the move up from Division II. • Simpson came to UTM after three seasons at Chattanooga as that program’s offensive coordinator. At UTC, he helped the Mocs to a 6-5 record in 2006, the program’s first winning season since 1997. There he coached quarterback Cedric Stevens, who threw for more than 3,100 yards and had a 66 percent completion percentage. He also coached Alonzo Nix, who set the Southern Conference record for receptions (90) on his way to All-America honors.

• Simpson got his start at Delta State (1994-95) serving as the defensive backs coach for two years before moving onto Jacksonville State (1997-99). At JSU he was a member of the staff that was responsible for the third best turnaround in Division I football for the 1997 and 1998 seasons. That was followed by one year at Blinn Junior College (2000) and four seasons as quarterbacks coach and recruiting coordinator at Texas State (2000-03).

• Simpson played two seasons of college football at Mississippi State, where he was also a member of the baseball team. He then transferred to Southern Miss, where he was a two-time all-conference pick on the diamond and a team captain.

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Offensive Coordinator:...........................................Kevin Bannon Alma Mater: .............................. UT Martin, 2009 (5th season) Pass Game Coordinator: ........................................... Derek Carr Alma Mater: .............................. UT Martin, 2013 (1st season) Running Backs: ...................................................... Julius McNair Alma Mater: .............................. UT Martin, 2013 (5th season) Defensive Line: .......................................................Clint McMillan Alma Mater: ................................... Florida, 2008 (1st season) Safeites: ...................................................... Brandon Lechtenberg Alma Mater: ...............................Nebraska, 2005 (1st season) Defensive Backs: ..........................................Dominique Bowman Alma Mater: ................................ Lambuth, 2008 (1st season) Tight Ends: ...............................................................Will Burnham Alma Mater: ........................ Florida State, 2014 (2nd season) Defensive Graduate Assistant: .................................. Joe Peake Alma Mater: ............ Georgetown College, 2014 (2nd season) Offensive Quality Control: ........................................... Tyler Rice Alma Mater: ..........................Murray State, 2016 (1st season) Player Development: ............................................ William Tanner Alma Mater: .............................. UT Martin, 2016 (1st season) Director of Operations ..................................................Chris Bell Alma Mater: ....................................... UT Martin (2nd season)

2016 TEAM STATISTICS

2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

SCORING Points Per Game

UTM 387 32.2

Opponent 288 24.0

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty

243 98 114 31

208 88 99 21

1852 2125 273 468 4.0 154.3 18

1540 1886 346 424 3.6 128.3 16

PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing

2759 199-362-17 7.6 13.9 229.9 25

2329 178-351-17 6.6 13.1 194.1 17

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4611 830 5.6 384.2

3869 775 5.0 322.4

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME

32:33

27:52

3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd-Down Pct.

74/169 44%

55/163 34%

4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th-Down Pct.

13/24 54%

7/19 37%

RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS

37-48 (77%) 30-48 (63%) 44-47 (94%)

29-35 (83%) 20-35 (57%) 29-32 (91%)

18,440 5/3,688 -

103,618 7/14,803 0/0

RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

ATTENDANCE Games/Avg. Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS UT Martin Opponents

1st 118 55

2nd 111 64

3rd 51 56

4th 107 113

OT -

RUSHING Player Jaimiee Bowe Ladevin Fair Marquez Grayson Najee Ray Troy Cook PASSING Player Troy Cook Gunnar Holcombe

Total 387 288

G 12 10 6 11 12

G 12 5

Att. 181 121 26 25 43

Yds. 747 585 133 111 105

Cmp.-Att. 166-298 30-60

Pct. 55.7 50.0

Avg. 4.1 4.8 5.1 4.4 2.4

TD 7 5 1 1 0

Yds./G 62.2 58.5 22.2 10.1 8.8

Yds. 2321 357

TD/Int. 22/12 1/5

Avg. 193.4 71.4

RECEIVING Player Ben Axline Kyle Kerrick Caylon Weathers Londell Lee Greg McKillion

G 12 12 12 12 12

No. 35 32 32 25 25

Yds. 659 442 385 355 309

Avg. 18.8 13.8 12.0 14.2 12.4

TD 4 3 5 4 5

Yds./G 54.9 36.8 32.1 29.6 25.8

SCORING Player Mitch Mersman Jaimiee Bowe Ladevin Fair Caylon Weathers Londell Lee

G 12 12 10 12 12

TD 8 5 5 5

XPt. 37-40 -

FG 9-15 -

Pts. 64 50 30 30 30

Pts./G 5.3 4.2 3.0 2.5 2.5

TACKLES Player Kahlid Hagens Kevin Prather, Jr. Joseph Este James Gilleylen Tae Martin

G 12 12 12 12 12

Solo 45 27 43 32 27

Asst.

48 44 24 33 26

Total 93 71 67 65 53

TFL 0.5 7.5 6.5 7.5 4.0

Sacks 0 2.5 0 1.0 0

INTERCEPTIONS Player Kahlid Hagens Joseph Este Tae Martin Sheldon Dawson Chris Williams-Hall

G 12 12 12 12 9

No. 4 3 2 2 2

Yds. 81 18 72 44 24

Avg. 20.2 6.0 36.0 22.0 12.0

TD 1 0 2 0 0

PBU 5 10 6 4 2

Returning Players in Bold

2016 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date 9/1 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19

Opponent at Cincinnati at Hawaii Bacone College Tennessee Tech* at Tennessee State* Austin Peay* at Murray State* at Georgia State Eastern Kentucky* at #24 Eastern Illinois* Southeast Missouri* at #2 Jacksonville State*

Result L, 28-7 L, 41-36 W, 84-6 W, 44-23 L, 34-30 W, 45-31 W, 38-31 L, 31-6 W, 33-3 W, 33-17 W, 24-10 L, 33-7

Attendance 28,520 23,900 4,037 3,102 10,001 5,130 3,938 15,223 3,025 3,054 3,146 18,982

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TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 47 - Don Chapman vs. Murray State (2005) Season: 302 - Don Chapman (2005) Career: 1046 - Don Chapman (2004-07) Most Yards Game: 272 - Don Chapman vs. Southeast Mo. (2004) Season: 1,412 - Don Chapman (2006) Career: 5,017 - Don Chapman (2004-07) INDIVIDUAL PASSING Most Attempts Game: 65 - Brady Wahlberg vs. Jacksonville St. (2003) Season: 424 - Leon Reed (1988) Career: 1,110 - Derek Carr (2009-12) Most Completions Game: 44 - Brady Wahlberg vs. Jacksonville St. (2003) Season: 264 - Derek Carr (2012) Career: 665 - Derek Carr (2009-12) Most Yards Game: 560 - Derek Carr vs. Murray State (2012) Season: 3,276 - Derek Carr (2012) Career: 8,428 - Derek Carr (2009-12) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING Most Receptions Game: 16 - William Mackall vs. Delta State (1987) Season: 90 - William Mackall (1987) Career: 225 - William Mackall (1985-88) Most Receiving Yards Game: 283 - William Mackall vs. Troy State (1988) Season: 1,092 - Quentin Sims (2012) Career: 2,494 - William Mackall (1985-88)

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

ALL 3-4 2-5 2-6 2-5-1 4-4 6-1 7-0-1 4-4 7-3 4-5 6-3 5-5 4-5-1 4-5 5-5 10-1 3-5-1 3-6 7-3 5-5 1-9 2-8-1 2-9 2-8 8-3 8-3 2-8 5-5 4-7 4-7 5-6 4-7 2-8-1 1-10

OVC -----------------------------------

COACH James Henson James Henson James Henson James Henson James Henson Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll Bob Carroll George MacIntyre George MacIntyre George MacIntyre Vester Newcomb Vester Newcomb Lynn Amadee Lynn Amadee Fred Pickard Fred Pickard Fred Pickard Fred Pickard

YEAR 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

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

OVC ------2-6 5-3 2-6 4-4 1-7 0-7 0-7 0-7 0-7 0-6 0-6

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

2-10 2-9 6-5 9-3 4-7 8-4 5-6 6-5 5-6 8-3 7-5 6-6 7-4 7-5

1-7 1-7 4-4 6-1 4-4 6-2 4-4 5-3 4-4 6-2 5-3 5-3 6-2 6-2

COACH Don McLeary Don McLeary Don McLeary Don McLeary Don McLeary Don McLeary Don McLeary Don McLeary Don McLeary Don McLeary Don McLeary Jim Marshall Jim Marshall Jim Marshall Sam McCorkle Sam McCorkle Sam McCorkle Johnny Jernigan Matt Griffin Matt Griffin Matt Griffin Jason Simpson Jason Simpson Jason Simpson Jason Simpson Jason Simpson Jason Simpson Jason Simpson Jason Simpson Jason Simpson Jason Simpson Jason Simpson

OVC Titles 0 0 0 0 0 1

Playoff Appearances 0 0 0 0 0 1

Above Includes Years as a Senior College Only OVC Championships (1) 2006*

* Co Champions

NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (1) 2006

ALL-TIME COACHES

UT Martin running back Don Chapman (2004-07) became the No. 3 leading rusher in OVC history and only 14th Division I player to rush for 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons.

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Coach James Henson Bob Carroll George MacIntyre Vester Newcomb Lynn Amadee Fred Pickard Don McLeary Jim Marshall Sam McCorkle Johnny Jernigan Matt Griffin Jason Simpson

Years 1952-56 1957-74 1975-77 1978-79 1980-81 1982-85 1986-96 1997-99 2000-02 2002 2003-05 2006-present

Overall Record 13-24-1 (.355) 85-82-4 (.509) 18-14 (.563) 7-13 (.350) 8-14 (.364) 12-31-1 (.284) 50-73 (.407) 2-31 (.061) 5-25 (.167) 0-4 (.000) 10-24 (.294) 72-54 (.571)

OVC Record 14-26 (.350) 0-21 (.000) 0-16 (.000) 0-3 (.000) 6-18 (.250) 57-30 (.655)

2016 ALL-OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE TEAMS OVC Offensive Player of the Year: Eli Jenkins (QB), Jacksonville State OVC Defensive Player of the Year: Darius Jackson (DE), Jacksonville State OVC Freshman of the Year: Marlon Bridges (S), Jacksonville State Roy Kidd OVC Coach of the Year: John Grass, Jacksonville State FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Player, School Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville State *$ Devin Church, Eastern Illinois #% Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State Jordon Gandy, Murray State Patrick Smith, Tennessee State #% Jesse Blackburn, Murray State # Casey Dunn, Jacksonville State * Justin Lea, Jacksonville State *^!

Robert Burleigh, UT Martin Nick Johnson, Jacksonville State Jessamen Dunker, Tennessee State #

Pos. QB RB RB WR WR TE C OG OG OT OT

Ht. 6-2 5-8 5-11 6-4 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-2 6-5

Wt. 210 195 193 210 190 256 290 290 305 280 305

Yr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE Player, School Ebenezer Ogundeko, Tennessee State *% Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State #% Aaron Patrick, Eastern Kentucky Randy Robinson, Jacksonville State Siran Neal, Jacksonville State Joel McCandless, Jacksonville State % Seth McDonald, Eastern Illinois Chad Meredith, Southeast Missouri Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State Kahlid Hagens, UT Martin Jaylen Hill, Jacksonville State Ezra Robinson, Tennessee State

Pos. DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

Ht. 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-5 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-1

Wt. 255 237 227 307 205 229 235 228 210 200 185 180

FIRST-TEAM SPECIALISTS Player, School Lane Clark, Tennessee State Alex Knight, Southeast Missouri # Cameron Sanders, Southeast Missouri Chris Rowland, Tennessee State

Pos. K P RS RS

Ht. 5-11 6-1 6-2 5-8

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE Player, School KD Humphries, Murray State # Will Young, Southeast Missouri Josh Clemons, Jacksonville State Josh Barge, Jacksonville State *^& Dontez Byrd, Tennessee Tech Jared Beard, Austin Peay Ben Axline, UT Martin Kenneth Crenshaw, UT Martin Kyron Samuels, Jacksonville State Kevin Kenton, Tennessee State Evan Kanz, Eastern Illinois ^ Dylan Cline, Jacksonville State

Pos. QB RB RB WR WR WR TE C OG OG OT OT

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE Player, School Keith Jones, UT Martin Damani Taylor, UT Martin #% David Johnson, Eastern Illinois Desmond Owino, Jacksonville State % Josh Poplar, Tennessee Tech Chris Collins, Tennessee State Gunnar Scholato, Austin Peay Kiante Northington, Eastern Kentucky Reggie Hall, Jacksonville State D’Montre Wade, Murray State Tae Martin, UT Martin SECOND-TEAM SPECIALISTS Player, School Nick Madonia, Tennessee Tech Keith Wrzuszczak, Eastern Kentucky * Kyran Moore, Austin Peay * - 1st Team All-OVC in 2015 $ - 1st Team All-OVC in 2014 ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM Player, School Kentel Williams, Austin Peay David Johnson, Eastern Illinois Mitch Kimble, Eastern Illinois Dan Crimmins, Eastern Kentucky Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State Zachary Wade, Murray State Jesse Hosket, Southeast Missouri Steven Newbold, Tennessee State Chris Rowland, Tennessee State Yeedee Thaenrat, Tennessee Tech Michael Birdsong, Tennessee Tech Dontez Byrd, Tennessee Tech Londell Lee, UT Martin

Hometown Birmingham, Ala. Detroit, Mich.

Oxford, Ala. Athens, Ala. Memphis, Tenn.

Gardendale, Ala. Trussville, Ala. Henagar, Ala. Jackson, Tenn.

Dadeville, Ala. Boynton Beach, Fla.

Key Stats 1967 pass yds., 10 TDs; 795 rush yds., 12 TDs 1066 rush yds, 7 TDs; 41 catches, 38 yds. 6 TDs 782 yards, 7 TDs; 16 catches, 173 yds, 1 TD 62 catches, 976 yards, 11 TDs 61 catches, 966 yards, 13 TDs 52 catches, 747 yards, 3 TDs

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

Hometown Brooklyn, N.Y. Bessemer, Ala. Dayton, Ohio Lovejoy, Ga. Eufaula, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. Sandwich, Ill. Louisville, Ky. Lanett, Ala. Maplewood, Mo. Marietta, Ga. Sarasota, Fla.

Key Stats 48 tackles, 11 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 5 QBH, 2 FR 44 tackles, 15.0 TFL, 10.0 sacks, 11 QBH 53 tackles, 10.0 TFL, 7.0 sacks, 10 QBH 30 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 3 QBH 75 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 FF 56 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU 99 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks, 4 QBH, 1 FR 86 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 5 QBH 79 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 4 INT, 6 PBU, 5 FF 93 tackles, 4 INT, 5 PBU, 2 FF, 2 FR, TD 26 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 6 INT, 12 PBU 42 tackes, 5 INT, 8 PBU, 1 FR, TD

Wt. 170 199 206 170

Yr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr.

Hometown Hays, Kan. Boca Raton, Fla. Memphis, Tenn.

Nolensville, Tenn.

Key Stats 17-of-25 FGs, Long of 57, 38-of-42 PATs 43.8 yards/punt, Long of 62, 13 of 50+ yds.

27.0 yards/KO return, 1 TD 23.6 yards/KO return, 8.5 yards/punt return

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

Wt. 225 200 220 183 180 206 195 265 320 300 290 295

Yr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Hometown Montgomery, Ala. Wichita, Kan. Fayetteville, Ga. Carrollton, Ga. Louisville, Ky. Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Shelbyville, Ky. Stone Mountain, Ga. Fairhope, Ala. West Palm Beach, Fla. Luxemburg, Wis. McCalla, Ala.

Key Stats 283-of-442 (64%), 3116 passing yds, 23 TDs 838 rush yards, 6 TDs, 10 catches, 66 yds.

731 rush yards, 9 TDs 39 catches, 600 yards, 2 TDs 74 catches, 933 yards, 7 TDs; 1 rush TD 71 catches, 910 yards, 7 TDs 35 catches, 659 yards, 4 TDs

Pos. DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

Ht. 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-5 6-0 5-11 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-0 6-0

Wt. 300 285 250 280 220 230 230 183 200 192 187

Yr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Hometown Florissant, Mo. Martin, Tenn.

Lithonia, Ga. Nairobi, Kenya Knoxville, Tenn.

Fairburn, Ga. Hendersonville, Tenn.

Louisville, Ky. Opelika, Ala. Columbia, Tenn.

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Key Stats 33 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 2 QBH 35 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 7 QBH, 1 FF 49 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 3 QBH, 1 FF 18 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 2 PBU, 3 QBH 105 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 PBU, 2 FF, 3 FR 87 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 INT, 4 PBU 124 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 2 INT, 5 QBH, TD 89 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 2 FF 26 tackles, 2 INT, 8 PBU, 1 QBH, TD 50 tackles, 3 INT, 15 PBU, 1 blocked kick 53 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 2 INT, 6 PBU, 1 FF, 2 TDs

Pos. K P RS

Ht. 5-10 5-11 5-10

Wt. 185 202 155

Yr. So. Jr. Jr.

Hometown Arrington, Tenn.

Geelong, Victoria (AU) Bessemer, Ala.

Key Stats 13-of-16 FGs, Long of 57, 33-of-35 PATs 42.1 yards/punt, Long of 63, 7 of 50+ yds.

20.6 yards/KOR, Long of 98, TD

# - 2nd Team All-OVC in 2015 ^ 2nd Team All-OVC in 2014 Pos. RB/RS DL QB TE DB RB DB QB WR WR/RS RB QB WR WR/RS

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

% - OVC All-Newcomer Team in 2015 ! - OVC All-Newcomer in 2014 Wt. 190 250 210 255 210 193 215 221 170 170 200 245 180 210

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

Hometown Knoxville, Tenn.

Lithonia, Ga. Jerseyville, Ill. Closter, N.J. Lanett, Ala. Oxford, Ala. Newport Beach, Calif.

French Camp, Miss.

Carol City, Fla. Nolensville, Tenn.

Philadelphia, Pa. Colonial Heights, Va. Louisville, Ky. Palos Heights, Ill.

& - OVC All-Newcomer in 2013

Key Stats 541 rush yds, 6 TDs, 11 catches, 165 yds., 1 KR TD 49 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 3 QBH, 1 FF 1414 pass yds., 13 TDs; 139 rush yds., 2 TDs 34 catches, 531 yards, 3 TDs 79 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 4 INT, 6 PBU, 5 FF 782 yards, 7 TDs; 16 catches, 173 yds, 1 TD 90 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 3 FR 2332 pass yds., 11 TDs; 151 rush yds., 3 TDs 41 catches, 784 yards, 6 TDs 16 catches, 236 yds; 23.6 yards/KOR 707 rush yards, 6 TDs; 17 catches, 176 yds.

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2016 FINAL TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS W 7 6 5 4 4 4 3 2 0

Jacksonville State*# UT Martin Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Eastern Illinois Murray State Southeast Missouri Eastern Kentucky Austin Peay * - OVC Champion TOTAL OFFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. Tennessee State 3. Eastern Illinois 4. Eastern Kentucky 5. UT Martin 6. Murray State 7. Austin Peay 8. Tennessee Tech 9. Southeast Missouri

G 12 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 11

G 12 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 11

PASS OFFENSE 1. Murray State 2. Tennessee State 3. Eastern Kentucky 4. Tennessee Tech 5. UT Martin 6. Eastern Illinois 7. Southeast Missouri 8. Austin Peay 9. Jacksonville State

G 11 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 12

SCORING OFFENSE 1. Tennessee State 2. UT Martin 3. Jacksonville State 4. Tennessee Tech 5. Eastern Illinois 6. Murray State Eastern Kentucky 8. Austin Peay 9. Southeast Missouri

G 11 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11

KICKOFF RETURNS 1. Eastern Kentucky 2. Southeast Missouri 3. Tennessee State 4. Tennessee Tech 5. Austin Peay 6. Eastern Illinois 7. Jacksonville State 8. UT Martin 9. Murray State PUNTING 1. Eastern Kentucky 2. Murray State 3. Southeast Missouri 4. Eastern Illinois 5. Tennessee Tech 6. UT Martin 7. Jacksonville State 8. Austin Peay 9. Tennessee State

PASS PLAYS YDS 2202 876 5209 2730 693 4566 2424 811 4453 2724 810 4390 2759 830 4611 3337 822 4193 2028 763 4042 2608 735 3941 2350 777 3836 ATT 558 474 472 378 468 419 413 384 345

ATT CMP 477 302 315 183 391 215 351 219 362 199 337 201 364 180 291 166 318 161 TD 44 51 49 37 39 33 36 35 25

XP 38 44 41 33 39 27 29 30 23

YDS 3007 2029 2014 1836 1852 1666 1486 1333 856

NO 59 65 66 56 46 41 73 58 39

AVG/P 5.9 6.6 5.5 5.4 5.6 5.1 5.3 5.4 4.9

AVG 5.4 4.3 4.3 4.9 4.0 4.0 3.6 3.5 2.5

PCT 63.3 58.1 55.0 62.4 55.0 59.6 49.5 57.0 50.6

YDS 3337 2730 2724 2608 2759 2424 2350 2028 2202

AVG 7.0 8.7 7.0 7.4 7.6 7.2 6.5 7.0 6.9

2XP 1 1 0 1 0 1 5 1 1

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

FG 17 11 12 13 7 20 10 5 18

SAF 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

RET 45 41 45 36 61 36 38 45 43 YDS 2485 2710 2834 2144 1895 1511 2662 2169 1416

AVG 42.1 41.7 42.9 38.3 41.2 36.9 36.5 37.4 36.3

YDS 1063 941 1019 797 1244 710 703 813 728 PR 35 88 125 57 228 45 199 228 176

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TD 45 42 38 32 43 33 32 33 24

W 10 7 5 7 6 4 3 3 0

L 2 5 6 4 5 7 8 8 11

ALL GAMES Pct. PF .833 371 .583 387 .455 296 .636 355 .545 294 .364 287 .273 229 .273 287 .000 259

PA 219 288 316 331 310 387 268 336 517

YDS/G 434.1 415.1 404.8 399.1 384.2 381.2 367.5 358.3 348.7

TOTAL DEFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. UT Martin 3. Eastern Illinois 4. Southeast Missouri 5. Tennessee State 6. Eastern Kentucky 7. Tennessee Tech 8. Murray State 9. Austin Peay

YDS/G 250.6 184.5 183.1 166.9 154.3 151.5 135.1 121.2 77.8

RUSHING DEFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. UT Martin 3. Southeast Missouri 4. Tennessee Tech 5. Eastern Illinois 6. Tennessee State 7. Eastern Kentucky 8. Murray State 9. Austin Peay

TD YDS/G 24 303.4 26 248.2 14 247.6 18 237.1 25 229.9 17 220.4 11 213.6 16 184.4 13 183.5

PASS DEFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. UT Martin 3. Eastern Kentucky 4. Eastern Illinois 5. Tennessee State 6. Austin Peay 7. Southeast Missouri 8. Tennessee Tech 9. Murray State

G 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

AVG 32.3 32.2 30.9 26.9 26.7 26.1 26.1 23.5 20.8

SCORING DEFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. UT Martin 3. Southeast Missouri 4. Eastern Illinois 5. Tennessee Tech 6. Tennessee State 7. Eastern Kentucky 8. Murray State 9. Austin Peay

G 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

AVG 23.6 23.0 22.6 22.1 20.4 19.7 18.5 18.1 16.9

PUNT RETURNS 1. UT Martin 2. Jacksonville State 3. Tennessee Tech 4. Tennessee State 5. Murray State 6. Southeast Missouri 7. Eastern Illinois 8. Eastern Kentucky 9. Austin Peay

NET/P 41.2 39.1 38.6 36.6 35.8 34.8 33.2 33.1 29.2

TURNOVER MARGIN 1. Jacksonville State 2. Tennessee State 3. Murray State 4. UT Martin 5. Southeast Missouri 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois 9. Austin Peay

TD 32 21 16 16 18 18 13 15 9

INT 14 11 20 7 17 13 8 9 8

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 11 G 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 11 11

Strk.

W7 L1 W3 W1 W1 L2 L3 L1 L8

Home Away 6-1 4-1 5-0 2-5 3-2 2-4 3-1 3-3 2-3 4-2 1-4 3-3 2-3 1-5 2-3 1-5 0-5 0-6

Neutral 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Strk.

L1 L1 W2 W1 W1 L2 L3 L1 L11

# - NCAA FCS Playoff Participant

RUSH 3007 1836 2029 1666 1852 856 2014 1333 1486

RUSHING OFFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. Eastern Illinois 3. Austin Peay 4. Tennessee State 5. UT Martin 6. Eastern Kentucky 7. Southeast Missouri 8. Tennessee Tech 9. Murray State

OVC GAMES Pct. PF PA 1.000 228 88 .750 254 182 .625 262 206 .571 223 246 .500 228 234 .500 245 257 .375 166 176 .250 194 236 .000 195 370

L 0 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 8

PTS 355 387 371 296 294 287 287 259 229 TD 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0

YDS 0.6 1.4 1.9 1.0 5.0 1.1 2.7 3.9 4.5

TBg 1 4 8 2 1 2 2 1 5

G 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

RUSH 1072 1540 1745 1523 1956 2204 1710 2242 2836 G 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

G 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 G 12 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 11

PASS PLAYS YDS 2227 789 3299 2329 775 3869 2364 749 4109 2769 772 4292 2431 743 4387 2262 854 4466 2782 742 4492 3139 880 5381 2737 772 5573

RUSH 415 424 414 401 440 390 522 468 442

ATT CMP 374 172 351 178 332 186 309 177 353 210 330 231 358 212 341 207 412 244 TD 27 36 33 38 38 41 43 49 70

XP 21 29 27 35 34 36 39 39 65 RET 19 26 8 20 15 22 16 17 11

YDS 1072 1540 1523 1710 1745 1956 2204 2242 2836

AVG/P 4.2 5.0 5.5 5.6 5.9 5.2 6.1 6.1 7.2

AVG 2.6 3.6 3.7 4.3 4.0 5.0 4.2 4.8 6.4

TD 12 16 8 18 20 18 23 21 38

INT 18 17 10 7 13 5 5 8 11

PCT 46.0 50.7 56.0 57.3 59.5 70.0 59.2 60.7 59.2

YDS 2227 2329 2262 2364 2431 2737 2769 2782 3139

AVG 6.0 6.6 6.8 7.7 6.9 8.3 7.7 8.2 7.6

2XP 1 2 2 1 0 3 0 5 1

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

FG 10 13 13 15 18 13 13 14 10

SAF 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

YDS 234 257 68 156 103 143 87 90 48

GAINED FUM INT TOT 7 18 25 9 13 22 12 11 23 11 17 28 8 5 13 4 8 12 13 10 23 11 7 18 8 5 13

TD YDS/G 26 274.9 33 322.4 36 373.5 30 390.2 39 398.8 35 406.0 35 408.4 46 489.2 67 506.6

TD 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LOST FUM INT TOT 7 8 15 5 11 16 5 14 19 13 17 30 7 8 15 10 7 17 11 20 31 13 13 26 15 9 24

YDS/G 89.3 128.3 138.5 155.5 158.6 177.8 200.4 203.8 257.8

TD YDS/G 14 185.6 17 194.1 12 205.6 16 214.9 21 221.0 29 248.8 22 251.7 17 252.9 25 285.4 PTS 219 288 268 310 316 331 336 387 517

AVG 18.2 24.0 24.4 28.2 28.7 30.1 30.5 35.2 47.0

AVG 12.3 9.9 8.5 7.8 6.9 6.5 5.4 5.3 4.4 MAR +10 +6 +4 -2 -2 -5 -8 -8 -11

PER/G 0.83 0.55 0.36 -0.17 -0.18 -0.45 -0.73 -0.73 -1.00

PASSING 1. KD Humphries, MUR 2. Michael Birdsong, TTU 3. Jesse Hosket, SEMO 4. Ronald Butler, TSU 5. Troy Cook, UTM 6. Eli Jenkins, JSU 7. Timarious Mitchell, APSU 8. Tyler Swafford, EKU 9. Austin Green, EIU 10. Jared Pilson, EIU RUSHING 1. Devin Church,EIU 2. Roc Thomas, JSU 3. Eli Jenkins, JSU 4. Will Young, SEMO 5. Josh Clemons, JSU 6. Yeedee Thaenrat, TTU 7. Jaimiee Bowe, UTM 8. Erick Evans, TSU 9. Ladevin Fair, UTM 10. Mareio McGraw, MUR

CL Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So. CL Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr.

TOTAL OFFENSE 1. KD Humphries, MUR 2. Eli Jenkins, JSU 3. Michael Birdsong, TTU 4. Ronald Butler, TSU 5. Jesse Hosket, SEMO 6. Troy Cook, UTM 7. Timarious Mitchell, APSU 8. Tyler Swafford, EKU 9. Devin Church, EIU 10. Roc Thomas, JSU

G 10 11 11 11 12 12 10 9 10 9

G 11 9 12 11 12 11 12 10 10 11 CL Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr.

ATT CMP INT PCT. YDS TD AVG/G 442 283 11 64.0 3116 23 311.6 346 216 7 62.4 2577 17 234.3 356 178 7 50.0 2332 11 212.0 256 148 9 57.8 2132 21 193.8 298 166 12 55.7 2321 22 193.4 311 155 8 49.8 2107 11 175.6 156 90 4 57.7 1101 7 110.1 153 75 6 49.0 940 5 104.4 109 68 4 62.4 642 2 64.2 14 10 0 71.4 167 2 18.6

KICK RETURNS CL 1. Cameron Sanders, SEMO So. 2. Jared Sanders, EKU Sr. 3. Dontez Byrd, TTU Jr. 4. Chris Rowland, TSU Fr. 5. Tae Martin, UTM Jr. 6. Kyran Moore, APSU Jr. 7. Reggie Hall, JSU Jr.

FIELD GOALS 1. Connor Mitchell, MUR 2. Ryan McCrum, SEMO 3. Lane Clark, TSU 4. Nick Madonia, TTU 5. Lucas Williams, EKU Cade Stinnett, JSU 7. Mitch Mersman, UTM 8. Nick Bruno, EIU 9. Nick Gauna, APSU 10. Brett Arkelian, UTM

CL Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

G RUSH PASS PLAYS TOTAL YDS/G 10 3 3116 529 3119 311.9 12 984 2107 486 3091 257.6 11 226 2577 450 2803 254.8 11 476 2132 348 2608 237.1 11 16 2332 416 2348 213.5 12 105 2321 341 2426 202.2 10 193 1101 216 1294 129.4 9 -67 940 166 873 97.0 11 1066 0 197 1066 96.9 9 782 0 127 782 86.9

PUNTING 1. Alex Knight, SEMO 2. Nick Madonia, TTU 3. Keith Wrzuszczak, EKU 4. Landon Stratton, MUR 5. Austin Rowley, TSU 6. Cody Edwards, EIU 7. Nick Gauna, APSU 8. Dean Kelly, JSU 9. Devin Stuart, APSU 10. Brett Arkelian, UTM

CL Sr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr.

ATT YDS 197 1066 127 782 175 984 163 838 166 842 159 707 181 747 127 597 121 585 101 571

AVG 5.4 6.2 5.6 5.1 5.1 4.4 4.1 4.7 4.8 5.7

TD 7 7 13 6 10 6 7 4 5 6

LONG YDS/G 68 96.9 75 86.9 76 82.0 61 76.2 46 70.2 61 64.3 43 62.2 23 59.7 46 58.5 77 51.9

RECEPTIONS 1. Dontez Byrd, TTU 2. Jared Beard, APSU 3. Jordon Gandy, MUR 4. Patrick Smith, TSU 5. Tremane McCullough, SE 6. Jesse Blackburn, MUR 7. Devin Borders, EKU 8. Josh Barge, JSU 9. Steven Newbold, TSU Ryan Markush, EKU

CL Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr.

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 11 11

REC YDS TD LONG 74 933 7 43 71 910 7 46 62 976 11 75 61 966 13 93 53 440 1 42 52 747 3 87 48 739 6 56 41 662 2 37 41 784 6 71 41 556 3 57

AVG/C REC/G 12.6 6.73 12.8 6.45 15.7 5.64 15.8 5.55 8.3 4.82 14.4 4.73 15.4 4.36 16.1 4.10 19.1 3.73 13.6 3.73

INTERCEPTIONS 1. Jaylen Hill, JSU 2. Ezra Robinson, TSU 3. Kahlid Hagens, UTM Marlon Bridges, JSU 5. Terrell Bonds, TSU D’Montre Wade, MUR 7. Joseph Este, UTM 8. Chris Williams-Hall, UTM Tre’ Moore, EKU 10. Corey Glass, EKU

RECEIVING YARDS 1. Jordon Gandy, MUR 2. Patrick Smith, TSU 3. Dontez Byrd, TTU 4. Jared Beard, APSU 5. Steven Newbold, TSU 6. Jesse Blackburn, MUR 7. Kristian Wilkerson, SEMO 8. Devin Borders, EKU 9. Josh Barge, JSU 10. Ben Axline, UTM

CL Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 12

REC YDS TD LONG 62 976 11 75 61 966 13 93 74 933 7 43 71 910 7 46 41 784 6 71 52 747 3 87 35 743 4 55 48 739 6 56 41 662 2 37 35 659 4 71

YDS/C YDS/G 15.7 88.7 15.8 87.8 12.6 84.8 12.8 82.7 19.1 71.3 14.4 67.9 21.2 67.5 15.4 67.2 16.1 66.2 18.8 54.9

TACKLES 1. Gunnar Scholato, APSU 2. Jeffrey Canady, EKU 3. Josh Poplar, TTU 4. Seth McDonald, EIU Zachary Wade, MUR 6. Roper Garrett, SEMO 7. Kiante Northington, EKU 8. Chris Collins, TSU 9. Chad Meredith, SEMO 10. Kahlid Hagens, UTM

SCORING 1. Lane Clark, TSU 2. Connor Mitchell, MUR 3. Devin Church, EIU Patrick Smith, TSU 5. Ryan McCrum, SEMO 6. Nick Madonia, TTU 7. Eli Jenkins, JSU 8. Cade Stinnett, JSU 9. Jordon Gandy, MUR 10. Lucas Williams, EKU

CL Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Jr.

ALL PURPOSE 1. Dontez Byrd, TTU 2. Devin Church, EIU 3. Chris Rowland, TSU 4. Kyran Moore, APSU 5. Jared Sanders, EKU 6. Roc Thomas, JSU 7. Kentel Williams, APSU 8. Patrick Smith, TSU 9. Cameron Sanders, SEMO 10. Jordon Gandy, MUR

CL Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr.

G 11 10 11 11 12 11 12

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 11 10

TD 0 0 13 13 0 0 13 0 11 0

G 11 11 11 11 10 9 11 11 11 11

RUSH 21 1066 57 116 219 782 541 0 172 5

XPT 38 27 0 0 23 33 0 37 0 29 RCV 933 386 236 392 37 173 165 966 1 976

FG 17 20 0 0 18 13 0 12 0 10 PR 14 0 111 34 0 0 0 45 0 0

CL Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So.

RET 31 31 25 42 30 33 25

G 11 11 11 11 10 12 12 11 11 10

CL So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

G 11 11 11 11 10 11 11 11 11 12

2XP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PTS 89 87 78 78 77 72 78 73 66 59

PTS/G 8.1 7.9 7.1 7.1 7.0 6.5 6.5 6.1 6.0 5.9

SACKS CL 1. Darius Jackson, JSU Jr. 2. Aaron Patrick, EKU So. 3. Jarvis Williams, EIU Sr. 4. Caleb Counce, UTM Sr. 5. Nick Horne, EIU Jr. 6. Troy-Wayne Quinn, MUR Jr. 7. Randy Robinson, JSU So. 8. Donald Cofield, Jr., UTM Fr. 9. Kendall Donnerson, SEMO Jr. 10. Zuri Elrington, MUR Sr.

KR 658 74 993 679 819 0 385 0 837 8

YDS 1626 1526 1397 1244 1075 955 1091 1011 1010 989

AVG/G 147.8 138.7 127.0 113.1 107.5 106.1 99.2 91.9 91.8 89.9

TACKLES FOR LOSS 1. Darius Jackson, JSU 2. Kendall Donnerson, SEMO 3. Jarvis Williams, EIU 4. Nick Horne, EIU 5. Siran Neal, JSU 6. Chad Meredith, SEMO 7. Keith Jones, UTM 8. Aaron Patrick, EKU 9. Caleb Counce, UTM 10. Chris Collins, TSU

FG 20 18 17 13 10 12 9 7 5 2

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 10 10 G 12 11 12 12 11 11 12 9 9 11

PUNT 64 40 59 65 36 56 22 68 31 40 INT 6 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2

SOLO 54 46 40 52 35 29 50 58 45 45

G 12 11 11 12 11 11 12 12 11 10

CL Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr.

YDS 837 819 658 993 627 679 497

G 12 11 11 11 12 11 12 11 12 11

SOLO 9 5 5 4 5 4 4 4 3 4

YDS 181 149 81 9 22 17 18 24 4 92 AST 70 77 65 47 55 63 39 29 41 48 AST 2 4 1 2 0 1 1 0 2 0

TD LONG 1 93 1 90 1 100 0 66 1 43 1 98 0 44

FGA 27 26 25 16 16 19 15 13 9 3 YDS 2805 1695 2485 2710 1416 2144 834 2533 1153 1486 TD 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 TOTAL 124 123 105 99 90 92 89 87 86 93

AVG 27.0 26.4 26.3 23.6 20.9 20.6 19.9

PCT. 74.1 69.2 68.0 81.2 62.5 63.2 60.0 53.8 55.6 66.7

FG/G 1.82 1.64 1.55 1.18 1.00 1.00 0.75 0.64 0.45 0.20

LONG 62 66 63 78 53 60 64 59 66 55

AVG 43.8 42.4 42.1 41.7 39.3 38.3 37.9 37.2 37.2 37.2

LONG 77 93 52 8 17 13 18 18 4 54 AVG/G 11.3 11.2 9.5 9.0 9.0 8.4 8.1 7.9 7.8 7.8

INT/G 0.50 0.45 0.33 0.33 0.27 0.27 0.25 0.22 0.22 0.18 SACK 1.0 1.5 0.0 1.0 0.0 1.5 0.0 1.5 4.0 0.0

YDS TOTAL 62 10.0 48 7.0 32 5.5 30 5.0 25 5.0 31 4.5 28 4.5 31 4.0 30 4.0 22 4.0

AVG/G 0.83 0.64 0.50 0.42 0.45 0.41 0.38 0.33 0.36 0.40

SOLO AST YDS TOTAL 11 9 71 15.5 11 4 77 13.0 10 5 51 12.5 12 0 50 12.0 8 7 45 11.5 7 7 46 10.5 7 7 27 10.5 6 8 52 10.0 7 5 41 9.5 8 3 27 9.5

AVG/G 1.29 1.18 1.14 1.09 0.96 0.95 0.88 0.91 0.79 0.86

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2016 FINAL TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS (CONFERENCE-ONLY) TOTAL OFFENSE 1. Eastern Illinois 2. Tennessee State 3. Eastern Kentucky 4. Murray State 5. UT Martin Tennessee Tech 7. Jacksonville State 8. Austin Peay 9. Southeast Missouri

G 8 7 8 8 8 8 7 8 8

RUSH 1649 1178 1203 684 1219 1214 1673 1478 1054

RUSHING OFFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. Eastern Illinois 3. Austin Peay 4. Tennessee State 5. UT Martin 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Eastern Kentucky 8. Southeast Missouri 9. Murray State

G 7 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 8

PASS OFFENSE 1. Murray State 2. Eastern Kentucky 3. Tennessee Tech 4. UT Martin 5. Tennessee State 6. Eastern Illinois 7. Southeast Missouri 8. Austin Peay 9. Jacksonville State

G 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 7

SCORING OFFENSE 1. Tennessee Tech 2. Jacksonville State 3. Tennessee State 4. UT Martin 5. Murray State 6. Eastern Illinois 7. Austin Peay 8. Eastern Kentucky 9. Southeast Missouri

G 8 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8

KICKOFF RETURNS 1. Eastern Kentucky 2. Southeast Missouri 3. Tennessee State 4. Austin Peay 5. Jacksonville State 6. Eastern Illinois 7. Tennessee Tech 8. UT Martin 9. Murray State

PUNTING 1. Eastern Kentucky 2. Murray State 3. Southeast Missouri 4. Tennessee Tech 5. Eastern Illinois 6. Jacksonville State 7. Tennessee State 8. UT Martin 9. Austin Peay

PASS PLAYS YDS 1757 601 3406 1729 449 2907 2113 591 3316 2597 612 3281 1984 573 3203 1989 539 3203 1112 492 2785 1526 544 3004 1754 560 2808 ATT 325 359 332 243 318 288 290 297 253

ATT CMP 359 230 301 164 251 157 255 143 206 118 242 146 263 128 212 119 167 86 TD 32 30 27 33 29 30 26 24 18

XP 29 24 23 28 24 30 23 19 17

YDS 1673 1649 1478 1178 1219 1214 1203 1054 684

NO 42 44 45 34 41 43 22 29 43

AVG 5.1 4.6 4.5 4.8 3.8 4.2 4.1 3.5 2.7

PCT 64.1 54.5 62.5 56.1 57.3 60.3 48.7 56.1 51.5

YDS 2597 2113 1989 1984 1729 1757 1754 1526 1112

AVG 7.2 7.0 7.9 7.8 8.4 7.3 6.7 7.2 6.7

2XP 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 4 1

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

FG 13 8 12 8 15 6 4 7 13

SAF 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

RET 29 28 32 39 15 30 23 29 32

YDS 1772 1838 1920 1388 1544 1635 878 1077 1624

AVG 42.2 41.8 42.7 40.8 37.7 38.0 39.9 37.1 37.8

YDS 758 653 713 823 313 579 426 520 532

PR 42 76 80 116 31 92 67 47 179

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YDS/G 425.8 415.3 414.5 410.1 400.4 400.4 397.9 375.5 351.0

TOTAL DEFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. UT Martin 3. Eastern Illinois 4. Southeast Missouri 5. Tennessee Tech 6. Eastern Kentucky 7. Tennessee State 8. Murray State 9. Austin Peay

YDS/G 239.0 206.1 184.8 168.3 152.4 151.8 150.4 131.8 85.5

RUSHING DEFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. Tennessee Tech 3. UT Martin 4. Southeast Missouri 5. Eastern Illinois 6. Tennessee State 7. Murray State 8. Eastern Kentucky 9. Austin Peay

TD YDS/G 21 324.6 10 264.1 16 248.6 16 248.0 17 247.0 10 219.6 8 219.2 13 190.8 7 158.9

PASS DEFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. UT Martin 3. Eastern Kentucky 4. Eastern Illinois 5. Southeast Missouri 6. Austin Peay 7. Tennessee State 8. Tennessee Tech 9. Murray State

G 7 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8

AVG 32.8 32.6 31.9 31.8 30.6 28.5 24.4 24.2 20.8

SCORING DEFENSE 1. Jacksonville State 2. Southeast Missouri 3. UT Martin 4. Tennessee Tech 5. Eastern Illinois 6. Eastern Kentucky 7. Murray State 8. Tennessee State 9. Austin Peay

G 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8

AVG 26.1 23.3 22.3 21.1 20.9 19.3 18.5 17.9 16.6

PUNT RETURNS 1. Murray State Tennessee Tech 3. Tennessee State 4. Southeast Missouri 5. Jacksonville State 6. UT Martin 7. Eastern Illinois 8. Austin Peay 9. Eastern Kentucky

NET/P 40.7 38.7 38.7 36.8 36.4 35.4 35.0 34.1 33.1

TURNOVER MARGIN 1. Jacksonville State 2. Murray State 3. Tennessee State 4. Tennessee Tech 5. UT Martin 6. Southeast Missouri 7. Eastern Illinois 8. Austin Peay 9. Eastern Kentucky

TD 29 26 23 29 28 30 27 24 17 TD 20 19 11 9 12 14 13 9 8

INT 6 14 4 10 7 11 7 5 4

G 8 8 7 8 7 8 8 8 8

G 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 8 8

AVG/P 5.7 6.5 5.6 5.4 5.6 5.9 5.7 5.5 5.0

PTS 262 228 223 254 245 228 195 194 166 TD 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0

YDS 1.0 1.7 1.8 3.4 0.8 2.1 3.0 1.6 4.2

TBg 1 3 5 1 1 1 2 2 1

G 7 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8

RUSH 485 1076 1192 1127 1045 1647 1299 1512 1969 G 7 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8

G 8 8 7 8 7 8 8 8 8

G 7 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 8

PASS PLAYS YDS 1172 483 1657 1612 537 2688 1730 539 2922 1907 546 3034 2187 555 3232 1613 597 3260 1883 490 3182 2327 640 3839 2130 574 4099

RUSH 235 284 281 299 317 264 327 375 323

ATT CMP 248 110 256 126 222 120 222 126 247 148 251 179 226 145 271 157 313 180 TD 12 23 21 24 28 30 31 30 50

XP 10 20 18 20 25 26 25 26 47 RET 12 8 7 17 16 11 14 9 11

YDS 485 1045 1076 1127 1192 1299 1512 1647 1969

AVG/P 3.4 5.0 5.4 5.6 5.8 5.5 6.5 6.0 7.1

AVG 2.1 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.9 4.6 4.4 6.1

TD 4 10 12 6 15 12 14 16 26

INT 15 10 5 5 2 3 10 8 10

PCT 44.4 49.2 54.1 56.8 59.9 71.3 64.2 57.9 57.5

YDS 1172 1612 1613 1730 1907 2130 1883 2187 2327

AVG 4.7 6.3 7.3 7.8 7.7 8.5 8.3 8.1 7.4

2XP 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 3 1

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

FG 2 6 12 14 13 10 12 10 7

SAF 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

YDS 102 68 58 136 122 79 87 44 34

GAINED FUM INT TOT 5 15 20 10 10 20 7 10 17 3 8 11 7 10 17 6 2 8 9 5 14 6 3 9 8 5 13

TD YDS/G 12 236.7 21 336.0 26 365.2 21 379.2 22 404.0 24 407.5 30 454.6 29 479.9 48 512.4

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LOST FUM INT TOT 4 4 8 3 6 9 3 7 10 7 4 11 9 10 19 5 7 12 10 11 21 12 5 17 8 14 22

YDS/G 69.3 130.6 134.5 140.9 149.0 185.6 189.0 205.9 246.1

TD YDS/G 8 167.4 9 201.5 8 201.6 11 216.2 15 238.4 22 266.2 18 269.0 12 273.4 15 290.9 PTS 88 176 182 206 234 236 257 246 370

AVG 12.6 22.0 22.8 25.8 29.2 29.5 32.1 35.1 46.2

AVG 8.5 8.5 8.3 8.0 7.6 7.2 6.2 4.9 3.1

MAR +12 +11 +7 +0 -2 -4 -7 -8 -9

PER/G 1.71 1.38 1.00 0.00 -0.25 -0.50 -0.88 -1.00 -1.12

PASSING 1. KD Humphries, MUR 2. Ronald Butler, TSU 3. Michael Birdsong, TTU 4. Troy Cook, UTM 5. Jesse Hosket, SEMO 6. Eli Jenkins, JSU 7. Tyler Swafford, EKU 8. Timarious Mitchell, APSU 9. Austin Green, EIU 10. Jared Pilson, EIU RUSHING 1. Devin Church, EIU 2. Josh Clemons, JSU 3. Will Young, SEMO 4. Yeedee Thaenrat, TTU 5. Ladevin Fair, UTM 6. Mareio McGraw, MUR 7. Jaimiee Bowe, UTM 8. Ronald Butler, TSU 9. Eli Jenkins, JSU 10. Erick Evans, TSU

CL G ATT CMP INT PCT. YDS TD AVG/G Sr. 8 359 230 6 64.1 2597 21 324.6 Sr. 7 204 118 7 57.8 1729 17 247.0 Sr. 8 247 154 4 62.3 1958 15 244.8 Jr. 8 229 129 9 56.3 1775 15 221.9 Jr. 8 258 126 7 48.8 1736 8 217.0 Sr. 7 160 80 4 50.0 1017 5 145.3 So. 7 135 63 5 46.7 821 3 117.3 Sr. 8 113 62 3 54.9 803 6 100.4 Jr. 7 97 60 4 61.9 556 2 79.4 So. 6 14 10 0 71.4 167 2 27.8 CL Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr.

TOTAL OFFENSE 1. KD Humphries, MUR 2. Ronald Butler, TSU 3. Michael Birdsong, TTU 4. Troy Cook, UTM 5. Jesse Hosket, SEMO 6. Eli Jenkins, JSU 7. Timarious Mitchell, APSU 8. Devin Church, EIU 9. Tyler Swafford, EKU 10. Austin Green, EIU

G 8 7 8 8 7 8 8 7 7 6 CL Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr.

PUNT RETURNS 1. Josh Barge, JSU

CL SR

KICK RETURNS CL 1. Jared Sanders, EKU Sr. 2. Cameron Sanders, SEMO So. 3. Chris Rowland, TSU Fr. 4. Tae Martin, UTM Jr. 5. Kyran Moore, APSU Jr. CL Sr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

G RUSH PASS PLAYS TOTAL YDS/G 8 17 2597 429 2614 326.8 7 403 1729 275 2132 304.6 8 289 1958 329 2247 280.9 8 83 1775 263 1858 232.2 8 14 1736 301 1750 218.8 7 380 1017 241 1397 199.6 8 188 803 165 991 123.9 8 910 0 152 910 113.8 7 -59 821 146 762 108.9 7 75 556 130 631 90.1

PUNTING 1. Alex Knight, SEMO 2. Keith Wrzuszczak, EKU 3. Landon Stratton, MUR 4. Nick Madonia, TTU 5. Austin Rowley, TSU 6. Devin Stuart, APSU 7. Dean Kelly, JSU 8. Cody Edwards, EIU 9. Brett Arkelian, UTM 10. Nick Gauna, APSU

CL Sr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

YDS 910 621 604 568 443 484 473 403 380 313

AVG 6.0 5.1 5.3 5.0 4.9 5.2 3.8 5.7 4.7 4.3

TD 6 8 4 6 5 5 4 5 8 1

LONG YDS/G 68 113.8 46 88.7 59 75.5 61 71.0 40 63.3 77 60.5 43 59.1 84 57.6 32 54.3 19 52.2

CL Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

G 8 8 8 7 8 8 7 8 8 8

REC YDS TD LONG 54 722 7 43 54 692 7 46 50 730 8 75 40 607 8 56 42 656 3 87 38 308 1 42 33 486 2 37 36 580 5 56 33 405 2 57 33 366 5 51

AVG/C REC/G 13.4 6.75 12.8 6.75 14.6 6.25 15.2 5.71 15.6 5.25 8.1 4.75 14.7 4.71 16.1 4.50 12.3 4.12 11.1 4.12

INTERCEPTIONS 1. Jaylen Hill, JSU 2. Ezra Robinson, TSU 3. Marlon Bridges, JSU 4. Kahlid Hagens, UTM 5. Chris Collins, TSU Tre’ Moore, EKU 7. D’Montre Wade, MUR Maleek Hall, TTU 9. Chris Williams-Hall, UTM Delwyn Torbert, JSU

RECEIVING YARDS 1. Jordon Gandy, MUR 2. Dontez Byrd, TTU 3. Patrick Smith, TSU 4. Jared Beard, APSU 5. Jesse Blackburn, MUR 6. Devin Borders, EKU 7. Josh Barge, JSU 8. Kristian Wilkerson, SEMO 9. Steven Newbold, TSU 10. Ben Axline, UTM

CL Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr.

G 8 8 7 8 8 8 7 8 7 8

REC YDS TD LONG 50 730 8 75 54 722 7 43 40 607 8 56 54 692 7 46 42 656 3 87 36 580 5 56 33 486 2 37 23 552 3 55 24 448 4 44 26 462 3 71

YDS/C YDS/G 14.6 91.2 13.4 90.2 15.2 86.7 12.8 86.5 15.6 82.0 16.1 72.5 14.7 69.4 24.0 69.0 18.7 64.0 17.8 57.8

TACKLES 1. Jeffrey Canady, EKU 2. Gunnar Scholato, APSU 3. Josh Poplar, TTU 4. Chris Collins, TSU 5. Seth McDonald, EIU 6. Zachary Wade, MUR 7. Roper Garrett, SEMO 8. Chad Meredith, SEMO Kiante Northington, EKU 10. Kahlid Hagens, UTM

SCORING 1. Connor Mitchell, MUR 2. Nick Madonia, TTU 3. Lane Clark, TSU 4. Devin Church, EIU 5. Josh Clemons, JSU 6. Ryan McCrum, SEMO 7. Patrick Smith, TSU Eli Jenkins, JSU 9. Cade Stinnett, JSU 10. Jordon Gandy, MUR

CL Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. CL Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So.

G 7 8 7 8 8

FIELD GOALS 1. Connor Mitchell, MUR 2. Lane Clark, TSU 3. Nick Madonia, TTU Ryan McCrum, SEMO 5. Cade Stinnett, JSU 6. Lucas Williams, EKU 7. Mitch Mersman, UTM Nick Bruno, EIU 9. Nick Gauna, APSU 10. Brett Arkelian, UTM

ATT 152 122 114 114 91 93 125 71 81 72

RECEPTIONS 1. Dontez Byrd, TTU Jared Beard, APSU 3. Jordon Gandy, MUR 4. Patrick Smith, TSU 5. Jesse Blackburn, MUR 6. Tremane McCullough, SE 7. Josh Barge, JSU 8. Devin Borders, EKU 9. Ryan Markush, EKU Devin Chuch, EIU

ALL PURPOSE 1. Devin Church, EIU 2. Chris Rowland, TSU 3. Dontez Byrd, TTU 4. Jared Sanders, EKU 5. Kyran Moore, APSU 6. Jordon Gandy, MUR 7. Josh Clemons, JSU 8. Kentel Williams, APSU 9. Mareio McGraw, MUR 10. Cameron Sanders, SEMO

G 7

G 8 8 7 8 7 8 7 7 7 8

TD 0 0 0 11 9 0 8 8 0 8

G 8 7 8 7 8 8 7 8 8 8

RUSH 910 27 16 125 63 5 621 361 484 113

XPT 24 29 23 0 0 17 0 0 22 0 RCV 366 185 722 29 241 730 28 152 178 1

FG 15 13 12 0 0 13 0 0 8 0 PR 0 58 14 0 30 0 0 0 0 0

CL Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. So.

PTS 69 68 59 66 54 56 48 48 46 48

PTS/G 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.2 7.7 7.0 6.9 6.9 6.6 6.0

SACKS 1. Aaron Patrick, EKU 2. Darius Jackson, JSU 3. Troy-Wayne Quinn, MUR 4. Donald Cofield, Jr., UTM Caleb Counce, UTM Tim Collins, TTU Keith Jones, UTM 8. Jaison Williams, APSU Damani Taylor, UTM Jarvis Williams, EIU

KR YDS 74 1350 687 957 315 1067 566 720 463 820 8 743 0 649 214 727 59 721 605 719

AVG/G 168.8 136.7 133.4 102.9 102.5 92.9 92.7 90.9 90.1 89.9

TACKLES FOR LOSS 1. David Johnson, EIU 2. Keith Jones, UTM Aaron Patrick, EKU 4. Chad Meredith, SEMO Kendall Donnerson, SEMO 6. David Kamara, TSU Chris Collins, TSU 8. Caleb Counce, UTM 9. Darius Jackson, JSU Siran Neal, JSU

2XP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CL Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

RET 18 21 29 22 22

YDS 566 605 687 487 463 FG 15 12 13 13 8 7 6 6 4 2

G 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 8 7 8

G 8 8 8 7 8 7 8 8 8 8

CL So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr.

YDS 121

G 8 7 8 8 7 7 8 8 8 7

G 7 7 7 8 7 7 8 8 6 6

CL Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

RET 15

PUNT 45 42 44 32 22 20 40 41 28 19 INT 6 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1

SOLO 36 36 32 39 35 21 20 33 36 27 G 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

SOLO 5 4 4 4 3 4 2 3 1 3 G 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 8 7 7

YDS 181 124 1 81 11 4 13 11 18 15 AST 59 57 45 25 37 41 49 31 28 35 AST 3 2 1 0 2 0 4 1 5 1

TD 0

AVG 18

TD LONG 1 90 1 93 0 66 1 43 1 98

FGA 21 18 14 20 14 13 9 10 6 3 YDS 1920 1772 1838 1319 878 766 1521 1544 1052 710 TD 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 95 93 77 64 72 62 69 64 64 62

LONG 8.1 AVG 31.4 28.8 23.7 22.1 21.0

PCT. 71.4 66.7 92.9 65.0 57.1 53.8 66.7 60.0 66.7 66.7

FG/G 1.88 1.71 1 .62 1.62 1.14 1.00 0.75 0.75 0.50 0.29

LONG 60 63 66 66 53 66 59 60 55 64

AVG 42.7 42.2 41.8 41.2 39.9 38.3 38.0 37.7 37.6 37.4

LONG 77 93 1 52 11 4 13 11 18 15 AVG/G 11.9 11.6 9.6 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.6 8.0 8.0 7.8

INT/G 0.86 0.57 0.43 0.38 0.29 0.29 0.25 0.25 0.17 0.17 SACK 1.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.5 0.0 0.0

YDS TOTAL 46 6.5 27 5.0 31 4.5 31 4.0 25 4.0 22 4.0 14 4.0 29 3.5 19 3.5 17 3.5

AVG/G 0.81 0.71 0.56 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.44 0.44 0.44

SOLO AST YDS TOTAL 10 5 44 12.5 6 6 23 9.0 6 6 49 9.0 6 5 42 8.5 7 3 49 8.5 7 2 22 8.0 7 2 15 8.0 5 5 34 7.5 5 5 29 7.5 6 3 33 7.5

AVG/G 1.56 1.12 1.12 1.06 1.06 1.14 1.14 0.94 1.07 1.07

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OVC TEAMS/PLAYERS IN 2016 NATIONAL STATISTICAL LEADERS ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (YDS/GAME) 14.

Dontez Byrd, TTU 17.

Devin Church, EIU 30.

Chris Rowland, TSU 43.

Kyran Moore, APSU

147.82 138.73 126.91 113.09

RUSHING (YDS/GAME) 19.

Devin Church, EIU 30.

Roc Thomas, JSU 36.

Eli Jenkins, JSU 49.

Will Young, SEMO

96.9 86.9 82.0 76.2

RUSHING YARDS/CARRY 15.

Roc Thomas, JSU 35.

Eli Jenkins, JSU 42.

Devin Church, EIU

6.16 5.62 5.41

TOTAL RUSHING YARDS 22.

Devin Church, EIU 28.

Eli Jenkins, JSU 46.

Josh Clemons, JSU 47.

Will Young, SEMO

1,066 938 842 838

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 11.

Eli Jenkins, JSU 25.

Josh Clemons, JSU PASSING EFFICIENCY 15.

Ronald Butler, TSU 29.

Troy Cook, UTM 30.

Michael Birdsong, TTU 35.

KD Humphries, MUR

COMBINED KICK RETURN YARDS 1.

Chris Rowland, TSU 9.

Cameron Sanders, SEMO 10.

Jared Sanders, APSU 20.

Kyran Moore, APSU 27.

Dontez Byrd, TTU 36.

Tae Martin, UTM

1,103 837 819 713 672 627

FIELD GOALS (MADE/GAME) 1.

Connor MItchell, MUR 3.

Ryan McCrum, SEMO 5.

Lane Clark, TSU 20.

Nick Madonia, TTU 36.

Cade Stinnett, JSU

1.82 1.64 1.55 1.18 1.00

FIELD GOALS PERCENTAGE 13.

Nick Madonia, TTU 31.

Connor Mitchell, MUR 41.

Ryan McCrum, SEMO 48.

Lane Clark, TSU

81.3% 74.1% 69.2% 68.0%

13 10

PUNTING (YDS/PUNT) 6.

Alex Knight, SEMO 15.

Nick Madonia, TTU 17.

Keith Wrzuszczak, EKU 21.

Landon Stratton, MUR

43.8 42.4 42.1 41.7

147.8 137.4 137.2 135.4

INTERCEPTIONS (PER GAME) 10.

Jaylen Hill, JSU 12.

Ezra Robinson, TSU 50.

Marlon Bridges, JSU 50.

Khalid Hagens, UTM

0.5 0.5 0.3 0.3 11.2 11.2 9.5 9.0 9.0

TOTAL OFFENSE 5.

KD Humphries, MUR 26.

Eli Jenkins, JSU 29.

Michael Birdsong, TTU 44.

Ronald Butler, TSU

311.9 257.6 254.8 237.1

PASSING YARDS/GAME 4.

KD Humphries, MUR 28.

Michael Birdsong, TTU 43.

Jesse Hosket, SEMO

TACKLES/GAME 7.

Gunnar Scholato, APSU 7.

Jeffrey Canady, EKU 25.

Josh Poplar, TTU 35.

Seth McDonald, EIU 35.

Zachary Wade, MUR

311.6 234.3 212.0

SACKS/GAME 17.

Darius Jackson, JSU 42.

Aaron Patrick, EKU

0.83 0.64

PASSING YARDS/COMPLETION 9.

Ronald Butler, TSU 12.

Troy Cook, UTM 21.

Eli Jenkins, JSU 35.

Jesse Hosket, SEMO 44.

Tyler Swafford, EKU

14.41 13.98 13.59 13.10 12.53

FORCED FUMBLES/GAME 4.

Marlon Bridges, JSU 4.

Kevin Prather, Jr., UTM 16.

Laquarius Cook, TSU 30.

Kobie Grace, EKU

0.42 0.42 0.33 0.27

PASSES DEFENDED/GAME 3.

D’Montre Wade, MUR 4.

Jaylen Hill, JSU 25.

Ezra Robinson, TSU 43.

Terrell Bonds, TSU 43 Maleek Hall, TTU 43.

Marquez Sanford, MUR

1.6 1.6 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1

TACKLES FOR LOSS/GAME 39.

Darius Jackson, JSU 48.

Kendall Donnerson, SEMO

1.3 1.2

TOTAL PASSING YARDS 6.

KD Humphries, MUR 27.

Michael Birdsong, TTU 40.

Jesse Hosket, SEMO 42.

Troy Cook, UTM

3,116 2,577 2,332 2,321

PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 16.

KD Humphries, MUR 22.

Troy Cook, UTM 26.

Ronald Butler, EIU 41.

Michael Birdsong, TTU

23 22 21 17

COMPLETIONS/GAME 3.

KD Humphries, MUR 26.

Michael Birdsong, TTU 48.

Jesse Hosket, SEMO COMPLETION PERCENTAGE 13.

KD Humphries, MUR 19.

Michael Birdsong, TTU 49.

Ronald Butler, TSU 50.

Timarious Mitchell, APSU RECEPTIONS PER GAME 10.

Dontez Byrd, TTU 12.

Jared Beard, APSU 33.

Jordon Gandy, MUR 35.

Patrick Smith, TSU

28.30 19.64 16.18 64.0% 62.4% 57.8% 57.7% 6.7 6.5 5.6 5.5

FUMBLES RECOVERED 3.

Josh Poplar, TTU 3.

Zachary Wade, MUR 3.

Jaison Williams, APSU 24.

8 Tied With

3 3 3 2

RUSHING OFFENSE (YDS/GAME) 7.

Jacksonville State 30.

Eastern Illinois 32.

Austin Peay 47.

Tennessee State

250.6 184.5 183.1 166.9

PASSING OFFENSE (YDS/GAME) 10.

Murray State 31.

Tennessee State 32.

Eastern Kentucky 40.

Tennessee Tech 45.

UT Martin

303.4 248.2 247.6 237.1 229.9

RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME 19.

Jordon Gandy, MUR 22.

Patrick Smith, TSU 28.

Dontez Byrd, TTU 31.

Jared Beard, APSU 45.

Steven Newbold, TSU

88.7 87.8 84.8 82.7 71.3

TOTAL RECEIVING YARDS 25.

Jordon Gandy, EIU 27.

Patrick Smith, TSU 31.

Dontez Byrd, TTU 34.

Jared Beard, APSU 47.

Steven Newbold, TSU

PASSING YARDS/COMPLETION 9.

Tennessee State 19.

UT Martin 35.

Jacksonville State 39.

Southeast Missouri 48.

Eastern Kentucky

14.92 13.86 13.30 13.06 12.67

976 966 933 910 784

TOTAL OFFENSE (YDS/GAME) 20.

Jacksonville State 29.

Tennessee State 38.

Eastern Illinois 41.

Eastern Kentucky

434.1 415.1 404.8 399.1

YARD PER RECEPTION 3.

Kristian Wilkerson, SEMO 15.

Steven Newbold, TSU 18.

Ben Axline, UTM RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS 7.

Patrick Smith, TSU 12.

Jordon Gandy, MUR 45.

Jared Beard, APSU 45.

Dontez Byrd, TTU SCORING (PTS/GAME) 16.

Lane Clark, TSU 18.

Connor Mitchell, MUR 41.

Devin Church, EIU 41.

Patrick Smith, TSU 47.

Ryan McCrum, SEMO POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR/GAME 17.

Ronald Butler, TSU 24.

KD Humphries, MUR 48.

Eli Jenkins, JSU 49.

Michael Birdsong, TTU TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS 25.

Devin Church, EIU 25.

Patrick Smith, TSU 25.

Eli Jenkins, JSU 40.

Jordon Gandy, MUR 40.

Josh Clemons, JSU

21.23 19.12 18.83 13 11 7 7 8.1 7.9 7.1 7.1 7.0 15.6 14.8 12.0 11.6 13 13 13 11 11

PUNT RETURNS (YARDS/RETURN) 4.

Londell Lee, UTM 13.

Josh Barge, JSU 44.

Kiante Northington, EKU 46.

Aaron Gooch, EIU

13.6 11.3 5.3 4.2

KICKOFF RETURNS (YDS/RETURN) 12.

Cameron Sanders, SEMO 15.

Jared Sanders, EKU 17.

Dontez Byrd, TTU 29.

Kentel Williams, APSU 32.

Chris Rowland, TSU

27.0 26.4 26.3 24.1 23.6

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SCORING OFFENSE 26.

Tennessee State 27.

UT Martin 31.

Jacksonvile State

32.3 32.3 30.9

RUSHING DEFENSE 5.

Jacksonville State 24.

UT Martin 39.

Southeast Missouri

89.3 128.3 138.4

PASS DEFENSE 23.

Jacksonville State 37.

UT Martin 46.

Eastern Kentucky

185.6 194.1 205.6

TOTAL DEFENSE 4.

Jacksonville State 18.

UT Martin 50.

Eastern Illinois

274.9 322.4 373.5

SCORING DEFENSE 7.

Jacksonville State 35.

UT Martin 38.

Southeast Missouri

18.3 24.0 24.4

NET PUNTING 3.

Eastern Kentucky 9.

Murray State 11.

Southeast Missouri 39.

Eastern Illinois 50.

Tennessee Tech

41.19 39.11 38.61 36.55 35.80

PUNT RETURNS (YDS/RETURN) 21.

UT Martin 42.

Jacksonville State

12.32 9.88

KICKOFF RETURNS (YDS/RETURN) 9.

Eastern Kentucky 16.

Southeast Missouri 18.

Tennessee State 21.

Tennessee Tech 50.

Austin Peay

23.62 22.95 22.62 22.14 20.39

TURNOVER MARGIN (PER GAME) 11.

Jacksonville State 23.

Tennessee State 37.

Murray State

+0.83 +0.55 +0.36

FUMBLES RECOVERED 6.

Eastern Kentucky 12.

Murray State 17.

Eastern Illinois 17.

UT Martin 42.

Tennessee State

13 12 11 11 9

PASSES INTERCEPTED 7.

Jacksonville State 12.

UT Martin 30.

Tennessee State

18 17 13

FUMBLES LOST 13.

Murray State 13.

Tennessee State 42.

Southeast Missouri 42.

Jacksonville State

5 5 7 7

INTERCEPTIONS THROWN 14.

Tennessee Tech 22.

Jacksonville State 22.

Southeast Missouri 32.

Austin Peay

7 8 8 9

TURNOVERS GAINED 8.

UT Martin 19.

Jacksonville State 25.

Eastern Kentucky 25.

Murray State 35.

Tennessee State

28 25 23 23 22

TURNOVERS LOST 23.

Jacksonville State 23.

Southeast Missouri 32.

Tennessee State 45.

Tennessee Tech

15 15 16 17

PASSING EFFICIENCY 14.

Tennessee State 31.

Tennessee Tech 39.

Murray State 42.

UT Martin 50.

Eastern Illinois

151.15 137.74 132.81 132.39 129.00

PASS EFFICIENCY DEFENSE 2.

Jacksonville State 17.

UT Martin 32.

Eastern Kentucky

98.73 112.75 119.16

PUNT RETURN YARDAGE DEFENSE 4.

Eastern Kentucky 17.

UT Martin 21.

Murray State 34.

Southeast Missouri 48.

Eastern Illinois KICKOFF RETURN YARDAGE DEFENSE 4.

Tennessee State 5.

UT Martin 9.

Eastern Illinois SACKS/GAME 7.

Jacksonville State 27.

Eastern Kentucky 40.

UT Martin TACKLES FOR LOSS/GAME 8.

Jacksonville State 28.

UT Martin 46.

Eastern Kentucky 48.

Murray State

2.50 4.50 4.63 6.00 7.13 16.31 16.36 16.91 3.17 2.45 2.25 8.1 6.8 6.3 6.2

SACKS ALLOWED/GAME 22.

UT Martin 31.

Tennessee State 36.

Eastern Illinois 40.

Jacksonville State 41.

Eastern Kentucky

1.25 1.45 1.55 1.58 1.64

TACKLES FOR LOSS ALLOWED 8.

Tennessee State 37.

Jacksonville State 46.

UT Martin

4.09 5.58 5.75

BLOCKED KICKS 7.

Murray State

5

3RD DOWN CONVERSION PERCENTAGE 18.

Eastern Illinois 21.

UT Martin 37.

Eastern Kentucky 40.

Tennessee State 48.

Tennessee Tech

44.8% 43.8% 39.9% 39.4% 38.5%

4TH DOWN CONVERSION PERCENTAGE 2.

Eastern Illinois 10.

Southeast Missouri

75.0% 66.7%

3RD DOWN CONVERSION DEFENSE 1.

Jacksonville State 24.

UT Martin 43.

Tennessee Tech

23.1% 33.7% 36.8%

4TH DOWN CONVERSION DEFENSE 15.

UT Martin 20.

Eastern Illinois 28.

Southeast Missouri 37.

Eastern Kentucky

36.8% 40.0% 42.9% 45.0%

TIME OF POSSESSION 6.

Tennessee Tech 17.

UT Martin 28.

Southeast Missouri 32.

Jacksonville State 36.

Austin Peay 41.

Tennessee State

33:22 32:11 31:31 31:26 31:11 30:58

RED ZONE OFFENSE 31.

Tennessee State 46.

Jacksonville State 49.

Tennessee Tech

85.4% 83.0% 82.9%

RED ZONE DEFENSE 3.

Jacksonville State 15.

Southeast Missouri 25.

Murray State 27.

Tennessee Tech

66.7% 73.0% 76.1% 76.2%

DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS 2.

UT Martin 16.

Jacksonville State 16.

Eastern Kentucky 16.

Tennessee Tech 30.

Tennessee State

6 3 3 3 2

2016 ALL-AMERICANS

2016 OVC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK OFFENSIVE 9/4 Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville State 9/11 Mitch Kimble, Eastern Illinois 9/18 Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville State 9/25 Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville State 10/2 KD Humphries, Murray State 10/9 Devin Church, Eastern Illinois Devin Borders, Eastern Kentucky 10/16 Josh Clemons, Jacksonville State 10/23 Patrick Smith, Tennessee State 10/30 KD Humphries, Murray State 11/6 JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay Ronald Butler, Tennessee State 11/13 Kentel Williams, Austin Peay Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State 11/20 Dontez Byrd, Tennessee Tech DEFENSIVE 9/4 Kahlid Hagens, UT Martin 9/11 Ebenezer Ogundeko, Tennessee State 9/18 Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State 9/25 David Johnson, Eastern Illinois 10/2 Chad Meredith, Southeast Missouri 10/9 David Johnson, Eastern Illinois Roper Garrett, Southeast Missouri 10/16 Ezra Robinson, Tennessee State 10/23 Jaylen Hill, Jacksonville State 10/30 James Gilleylen, UT Martin 11/6 Kahlid Hagens, UT Martin 11/13 Kahlid Hagens, UT Martin 11/20 Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State

Note: A complete list of all-time OVC Players of the Week from 1978 to the present is available starting on page 98 of this publication.

SPECIALIST 9/4 Alex Knight, Southeast Missouri 9/11 Londell Lee, UT Martin 9/18 Dontez Byrd, Tennessee Tech 9/25 Kyran Moore, Austin Peay Josh Barge, Jacksonville State 10/2 Lane Clark, Tennessee State 10/9 Ryan McCrum, Southeast Missouri 10/16 Mitich Mersman, UT Martin 10/23 Connor Mitchell, Murray State 10/30 Cade Stinnett, Jacksonville State Cameron Sanders, Southeast Missouri 11/6 Alex Knight, Southeast Missouri 11/13 Kentel Williams, Austin Peay Nick Madonia, Tennessee Tech 11/20 Lane Clark, Tennessee State Nick Madonia, Tennessee Tech

ASSOCIATED PRESS OL - Jessamen Dunker, Tennessee State (1st) DL - Darius Jackson, Tennessee State (1st) OL - Casey Dunn, Jacksonville State (2nd) K - Lane Clark, Tennessee State (2nd) DB - Jaylen Hill, Jacksonville State (3rd) AFCA OL - Casey Dunn, Jacksonville State (2nd) DL - Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State (2nd) STATS OL - Casey Dunn, Jacksonville State (1st) OL - Jessamen Dunker, Tennessee State (2nd) DL - Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State (2nd) DB - Ezra Robinson, Tennessee State (2nd) DB - Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State (3rd) K - Lane Clark, Tennessee State (3rd)

NEWCOMER 9/4 Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State 9/11 Mitch Kimble, Eastern Illinois 9/18 Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State Earl Harrison, Tennessee State 9/25 Christopher Anderson, Eastern Illinois Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State 10/2 Jesse Hosket, Southeast Missouri 10/9 Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State Steven Newbold, Tennessee State 10/16 Mitch Kimble, Eastern Illinois Mareio McGraw, Murray State 10/23 Mareio McGraw, Murray State 10/30 Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State Jesse Hosket, Southeast Missouri 11/6 JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay 11/13 Kentel Williams, Austin Peay Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State 11/20 Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State Dontez Byrd, Tennessee Tech

WALTER CAMP OL - Casey Dunn, Jacksonville State DL - Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State ATHLON SPORTS C - Casey Dunn, Jacksonville State OL - Jessamen Dunker, Tennessee State HERO SPORTS ATH - Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville State (1st) OL - Jessamen Dunker, Tennessee State (1st) OL - Casey Dunn, Jacksonville State (2nd) DL - Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State (2nd) K - Lane Clark, Tennessee State (2nd) OL - Justin Lea, Jacksonville State (3rd) DL - Ebenezer Ogundeko, Tennessee State (3rd)

Bold indicates players who went on to win National Player of the Week honors that week.

2016 FINAL NATIONAL POLLS FCS COACHES POLL

STATS MEDIA POLL Team (1st Place Votes) 1. James Madison (154) 2. Youngstown State 3. North Dakota State 4. Eastern Washington 5. Sam Houston State 6. South Dakota State 7. Jacksonville State 8. Richmond 9. Wofford 10. The Citadel 11. Villanova 12. North Dakota 13. Chattanooga 14. Central Arkansas 15. Charleston Southern 16. Grambling State 17. New Hampshire 18. Coastal Carolina 19. San Diego 20. North Carolina A&T 21. Lehigh 22. North Carolina Central 23. Samford 24. Cal Poly 25. Weber State

Record 14-1 12-4 12-2 12-2 12-1 9-4 10-2 10-4 10-4 10-2 9-4 9-3 9-4 10-3 7-4 11-1 8-5 10-2 10-2 9-3 9-3 9-3 7-5 7-5 7-5

HERO SPORTS FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN WR - Steven Newbold, Tennessee State RS - Chris Rowland, Tennessee State DB - Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State

Pts. 3,850 3,631 3,492 3,428 3,067 2,944 2,776 2,666 2,532 2,386 2,225 2,133 2,091 1,798 1,605 1,496 1,323 1,164 956 915 776 716 624 538 284

Others Receiving Votes: Illinois State (167), Saint Francis U (116), Princeton (83), Albany (65), UT Martin (31), Montana (30), Penn (22), Western Illinois (19), Fordham (17), Maine (17), Southeastern Louisiana (17), UNI (8), Kennesaw State (8), Duquesne (6), Southern University (6), Northern Arizona (5), Tennessee State (5), Southern Utah (4), Stony Brook (4), Dayton (2), McNeese (2).

Team (1st Place Votes) 1. James Madison (26) 2. Youngstown State 3. North Dakota State 4. Eastern Washington 5. Sam Houston State 6. Jacksonville State 7. South Dakota State 8. Richmond 9. The Citadel 10. Chattanooga 11. Wofford 12. North Dakota 13. Villanova 14. Charleston Southern 15. Grambling State 16. Central Arkansas 17. New Hampshire 18. Lehigh 19. North Carolina Central 20. North Carolina A&T 21. Cal Poly San Diego 23. Samford 24. Weber State 25. Montana

Record 14-1 12-4 12-2 12-2 12-1 10-2 9-4 10-4 10-2 9-4 10-4 9-3 9-4 7-4 12-1 10-3 8-5 9-3 9-3 9-3 7-5 10-2 7-5 7-5 6-5

HERO SPORTS ALL-SOPHOMORE TEAM DL - Aaron Patrick, Eastern Kentucky (1st) DL - Randy Robinson, Jacksonville State (HM) LB - Gunnar Scholato, Austin Peay (HM) LB - Kevin Prather, UT Martin (HM)

Pts. 650 607 599 574 519 494 469 444 404 388 374 373 355 292 286 281 217 206 176 169 121 121 104 73 33

Others Receiving Votes: Illinois State (25), St. Francis (Pa.) (21), Princeton (20), Albany (15), Southeastern Louisiana (14), Kennesaw State (9), Southern Utah (7), Fordham (4), Penn (4) and UT Martin (2).

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ALL-TIME OVC YEAR-BY-YEAR FINAL STANDINGS 1948 Murray State Evansville Eastern Kentucky Louisville Western Kentucky Morehead State

OVC 3-1-0 3-1-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 2-3-0 0-3-0

ALL 9-1-0 5-3-0 8-3-0 5-5-0 5-4-0 3-5-0

1959 Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech East Tennessee Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Murray State

OVC 5-0-1 5-0-1 4-2-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 1-5-0 0-6-0

ALL 10-0-1 7-2-2 7-3-0 5-4-0 3-6-0 3-6-0 0-10-0

1949 Marshall Louisville Evansville* Morehead State Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Murray State Tennessee Tech

OVC 4-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-1 3-3-0 2-2-1 2-3-0 1-6-0 0-3-0

ALL 6-4-0 8-3-0 7-2-1 6-3-0 4-4-1 5-4-0 1-7-1 3-6-0

1960 Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee Murray State Morehead State East Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky

OVC 6-0-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 2-4-0 1-3-2 1-4-1 1-4-1

ALL 8-2-0 5-5-0 5-5-0 5-4-0 3-4-2 3-6-1 2-6-1

1950 Murray State Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Marshall Evansville Tennessee Tech

OVC 5-0-1 3-1-2 4-2-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 1-4-1 1-5-0

ALL 7-2-1 6-2-2 6-4-0 4-4-0 2-8-0 3-6-1 4-7-0

1961 Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Murray State East Tennessee Morehead State

OVC 6-0-0 5-1-0 4-2-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 1-5-0 0-6-0

ALL 7-3-0 7-3-0 6-3-0 4-5-0 4-6-0 3-7-0 1-6-1

1951 Murray State Eastern Kentucky Marshall Evansville Tennessee Tech Western Kentucky Morehead State

OVC 5-0-1 4-2-0 4-2-0 3-3-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 0-6-0

ALL 8-1-0 7-3-0 5-5-1 5-5-0 5-5-1 4-5-0 1-7-0

1962 East Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Middle Tennessee Western Kentucky Murray State Tennessee Tech

OVC 4-2-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 3-3-0 1-5-0 1-5-0

ALL 7-3-0 6-3-0 5-3-0 6-4-0 5-3-0 5-5-0 2-8-0

1952 Tennessee Tech Western Kentucky Murray State Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Morehead State

OVC 4-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 2-2-0 0-3-1 0-4-1

ALL 9-1-0 8-1-0 4-4-0 6-5-0 3-4-1 1-6-1

1953 Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Western Kentucky Murray State Morehead State

OVC 5-0-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 2-3-0 1-4-0 0-5-0

ALL 7-4-0 8-2-0 7-4-0 6-4-0 3-6-0 0-8-0

1963 Western Kentucky Middle Tennessee East Tennessee Tennessee Tech Murray State Morehead State Eastern Kentucky Austin Peay

OVC 7-0-0 6-1-0 5-2-0 3-4-0 3-4-0 3-4-0 1-6-0 0-7-0

ALL 9-0-1 8-2-0 7-2-0 6-4-0 5-5-0 5-4-0 2-8-0 1-9-0

1954 Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Murray State Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech Morehead State

OVC 5-0-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 2-2-1 1-3-1 0-5-0

ALL 8-0-1 7-3-0 5-4-0 4-4-2 4-4-2 0-9-0

1964 Middle Tennessee Austin Peay Western Kentucky Murray State Morehead State East Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech

OVC 6-1-0 5-1-1 3-3-1 3-3-1 3-4-0 3-4-0 2-4-1 1-6-0

ALL 7-2-1 8-1-1 6-3-1 5-4-1 5-4-0 5-5-0 3-5-1 1-9-0

1955 Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Murray State Western Kentucky Morehead State

OVC 5-0-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 2-3-0 1-4-0 0-5-0

ALL 7-3-0 7-2-1 5-4-1 6-4-0 3-6-0 0-9-0

1965 Middle Tennessee Austin Peay Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Tennessee Tech Murray State Western Kentucky East Tenneseee

OVC 7-0-0 6-1-0 4-2-1 3-4-0 3-4-0 1-4-2 1-5-1 1-6-0

ALL 10-0-0 8-1-0 4-4-1 3-6-0 3-7-0 2-6-2 2-6-2 2-6-1

1956 Middle Tennessee Murray State Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Morehead State

OVC 5-0-0 4-1-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 0-5-0

ALL 7-2-0 6-4-0 5-4-0 5-4-1 4-5-0 2-6-0

1966 Morehead State Middle Tennessee Austin Peay Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Western Kentucky East Tennessee Murray State

OVC 6-1-0 5-2-0 4-3-0 4-3-0 4-3-0 3-4-0 2-5-0 0-7-0

ALL 7-2-0 7-3-0 6-4-0 7-3-0 5-5-0 5-5-0 3-6-0 0-10-0

1957 Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Murray State Morehead State

OVC 5-0-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1-3-1 1-3-1 0-5-0

ALL 10-0-0 6-4-0 4-5-0 5-3-1 3-5-1 2-7-0

1958 Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech East Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Murray State Morehead State

OVC 5-1-0 5-1-0 4-2-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 2-4-0 0-6-0

ALL 8-2-0 7-3-0 5-4-0 3-6-0 4-5-0 3-7-0 0-8-1

1967 Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Middle Tennessee East Tennessee Tennessee Tech Morehead State Murray State Austin Peay

OVC 5-0-2 5-1-1 4-3-0 3-4-0 3-4-0 2-4-1 2-5-0 2-5-0

ALL 7-1-2 7-1-1 5-5-0 3-7-0 3-7-0 4-5-1 4-6-0 2-8-0

1968 Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Murray State East Tennessee Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Morehead State Middle Tennessee

OVC 7-0-0 5-2-0 5-2-0 4-3-0 3-4-0 2-5-0 1-6-0 1-6-0

ALL 8-2-0 7-2-1 7-2-1 5-5-0 5-5-0 2-8-0 3-6-1 2-8-0

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1969 East Tennessee Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Morehead State Murray State Austin Peay Middle Tennessee

OVC 6-0-1 5-2-0 4-3-0 4-3-0 3-4-0 2-4-1 2-5-0 1-6-0

ALL 9-0-1 6-3-1 6-4-0 5-5-0 6-4-0 5-4-1 2-7-1 1-9-0

1970 Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky East Tennessee Morehead State Middle Tennessee Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Murray State

OVC 5-1-1 5-2-0 4-1-2 4-3-0 3-3-1 2-5-0 2-5-0 1-6-0

ALL 8-1-1 8-2-0 7-1-2 6-4-0 6-3-1 3-7-0 4-6-0 4-6-0

1971 Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee Morehead State Murray State Eastern Kentucky Austin Peay East Tennessee

OVC 6-1-0 5-2-0 5-2-0 4-3-0 3-3-1 3-4-0 1-6-0 0-6-1

ALL 8-2-0 8-2-0 7-4-0 7-3-0 5-4-1 5-6-0 4-6-0 0-9-1

1972 Tennessee Tech Western Kentucky Middle Tennessee Morehead State Eastern Kentucky Murray State East Tennessee Austin Peay

OVC 7-0-0 5-2-0 4-2-1 3-3-1 3-4-0 2-5-0 2-5-0 1-6-0

ALL 10-1-0 7-3-0 7-3-1 3-6-1 5-6-0 4-6-0 3-7-0 3-8-0

1973 Western Kentucky Murray State Eastern Kentucky Morehead State East Tennessee Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech Austin Peay

OVC 7-0-0 5-2-0 4-3-0 4-3-0 3-4-0 3-4-0 1-6-0 1-6-0

ALL 10-0-0 7-3-0 7-4-0 6-5-0 4-7-0 4-7-0 2-8-1 2-8-0

1974 Eastern Kentucky Murray State Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech East Tennessee Middle Tennessee Austin Peay Morehead State

OVC 6-1-0 5-2-0 5-2-0 4-3-0 3-3-1 2-5-0 1-5-1 1-6-0

ALL 8-2-0 9-2-0 7-3-0 6-5-0 4-6-1 3-8-0 3-7-1 3-8-0

1975 Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Murray State Austin Peay Middle Tennessee East Tennessee Morehead State

OVC 6-1-0 6-1-0 5-2-0 3-3-1 3-4-0 2-5-0 1-5-1 1-6-0

ALL 9-1-0 8-3-0 8-2-1 4-5-1 3-8-0 4-7-0 2-8-1 3-7-0

1976 Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Murray State Austin Peay Western Kentucky East Tennessee State Middle Tennessee ^Morehead State

OVC 6-1-0 5-2-0 4-3-0 3-4-0 3-4-0 3-4-0 2-5-0 2-5-0

ALL 8-3-0 8-3-0 5-6-0 5-6-0 4-5-1 3-7-0 4-7-0 2-9-0

1977 Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Murray State Middle Tennessee Morehead State East Tennessee State Western Kentucky

OVC 6-1-0 5-2-0 4-3-0 4-3-0 3-4-0 2-4-1 2-5-0 1-5-1

ALL 8-3-0 9-2-0 5-5-0 6-5-0 3-8-0 2-6-2 3-8-0 1-8-1

1978 Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Austin Peay Murray State Morehead State Middle Tennessee

OVC 6-0-0 5-1-0 4-2-0 3-3-0 1-5-0 1-5-0 1-5-0

ALL 8-2-0 8-2-0 5-6-0 6-4-0 4-7-0 2-6-1 1-9-1

1979 #Murray State #Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Western Kentucky Austin Peay Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech

OVC 6-0-0 5-1-0 3-2-1 3-3-0 2-4-0 1-5-0 0-5-1

ALL 9-2-1 11-2-0 5-4-1 5-5-0 7-4-0 1-9-0 1-8-2

1980 Western Kentucky #Eastern Kentucky Murray State Austin Peay Akron Morehead State Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech

OVC 6-1-0 5-2-0 5-2-0 5-2-0 2-4-1 2-5-0 2-5-0 1-6-0

ALL 9-1-0 10-3-0 9-2-0 7-4-0 3-7-1 4-7-0 2-8-0 4-7-0

1981 #Eastern Kentucky Murray State Youngstown State Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee Western Kentucky Akron Austin Peay Morehead State

OVC 8-0-0 5-3-0 5-3-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 3-5-0 0-8-0

ALL 12-2-0 8-3-0 7-4-0 6-5-0 6-5-0 6-5-0 5-5-0 5-5-0 1-9-0

1982 #Eastern Kentucky Akron Middle Tennessee Youngstown State Morehead State Murray State Austin Peay Tennessee Tech

OVC 7-0-0 5-2-0 4-3-0 4-3-0 2-5-0 2-5-0 2-5-0 1-6-0

ALL 13-0-0 6-5-0 8-3-0 6-5-0 5-6-0 4-7-0 3-7-0 3-8-0

1983 #Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Akron Murray State Austin Peay Youngstown State Tennessee Tech Morehead State

OVC 6-1-0 5-2-0 5-2-0 4-3-0 3-4-0 2-5-0 2-5-0 1-6-0

ALL 7-2-1 8-2-0 8-3-0 7-4-0 6-5-0 4-7-0 2-8-0 2-9-0

1984 #Eastern Kentucky #Middle Tennessee Murray State Youngstown State Austin Peay Akron Morehead State Tennessee Tech

OVC 6-1 5-2 5-2 5-2 4-3 2-5 1-6 0-7

ALL 8-4-0 11-3-0 9-2-0 7-4-0 7-4-0 4-7-0 2-9-0 0-11-0

1985 #Middle Tennessee #Akron Eastern Kentucky Murray State Youngstown State Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Morehead State

OVC 7-0 5-2 5-2 5-2 4-3 2-5 1-6 0-7

ALL 11-1-0 8-4-0 8-3-0 7-3-1 5-6-0 5-6-0 1-10-0 1-10-0

1986 #Eastern Kentucky #Murray State Akron Middle Tennessee Morehead State Austin Peay Youngstown State Tennessee Tech

OVC 6-1 6-1 4-3 4-3 3-4 3-4 2-5 0-7

ALL 10-3-1 7-4-1 7-4-0 6-5-0 7-4-0 5-6-0 2-9-0 0-10-0

1987 #Eastern Kentucky #Youngstown State Middle Tennessee Murray State Tennessee Tech Morehead State Austin Peay

OVC 5-1 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 1-5

ALL 9-3-0 8-4-0 6-5-0 6-5-0 5-6-0 2-8-0 2-9-0

1988 #Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Murray State Tennessee State Austin Peay Morehead State Tennessee Tech

OVC 6-0 4-2 4-2 2-4 2-4 2-4 1-5

ALL 11-3-0 7-4-0 4-6-0 3-7-1 3-8-0 3-8-0 1-10-0

1989 #Middle Tennessee #Eastern Kentucky Murray State Tennessee State Tennessee Tech Austin Peay %Morehead State

OVC 6-0 5-1 3-3 3-3 3-3 1-5 0-6

ALL 9-4-0 9-3-0 6-4-1 5-5-1 5-5-0 1-10-0 1-10-0

1990 #Eastern Kentucky #Middle Tennessee Tennessee State Tennessee Tech Morehead State Murray State Austin Peay

OVC 5-1 5-1 4-2 3-3 3-3 1-5 0-6

ALL 10-2 11-2 7-4 6-5 5-6 2-9 0-11

1991 #Eastern Kentucky #Middle Tennessee Austin Peay Morehead State Southeast Missouri Tennessee State Tennessee Tech Murray State

OVC 7-0 6-1 3-4 3-4 3-4 2-5 2-5 1-6

ALL 12-2 9-4 5-6 4-7 3-8 3-8 2-9 3-8

1992 #Middle Tennessee #Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Morehead State Austin Peay UT Martin Southeast Missouri Murray State

OVC 8-0 7-1 6-2 5-3 3-5 2-6 2-6 2-6 1-7

ALL 10-3 9-3 7-4 5-6 3-8 3-8 3-8 2-9 2-9

1993 #Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech UT Martin Middle Tennessee Murray State Tennessee State Morehead State Southeast Missouri Austin Peay

OVC 8-0 7-1 5-3 4-4 4-4 4-4 2-6 2-6 0-8

ALL 8-4 8-3 6-5 5-6 4-7 4-7 3-8 3-8 1-10

1994 #Eastern Kentucky #Middle Tennessee Southeast Missouri Tennessee State Murray State Tennessee Tech Austin Peay UT Martin Morehead State

OVC 8-0 7-1 5-3 4-4 4-4 3-5 3-5 2-6 0-8

ALL 8-4-0 8-3-1 7-5-0 5-6-0 5-6-0 5-6-0 4-7-0 5-6-0 0-11-0

1995 #Murray State #Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Southeast Missouri UT Martin Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Morehead State Tennessee State

OVC 8-0 7-1 6-2 5-3 4-4 2-6 2-6 1-7 1-7

ALL 11-1 9-3 7-4 5-6 5-6 3-8 3-8 2-8 2-9

1996 #Murray State #Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Southeast Missouri Austin Peay UT Martin

OVC 8-0 6-2 6-2 4-4 4-4 3-5 3-5 1-7 1-7

ALL 11-2 8-4 6-5 6-5 5-6 4-7 3-8 1-10 1-10

1997 #Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Murray State Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Middle Tennessee Southeast Missouri UT Martin

OVC 7-0 5-2 5-2 4-3 4-3 2-5 1-6 0-7

ALL 8-4 8-3 7-4 6-5 4-7 4-6 4-7 1-10

1998 #Tennessee State Murray State Middle Tennessee Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Southeast Missouri UT Martin

OVC 6-1 5-2 5-2 4-3 4-3 2-5 2-5 0-7

ALL 9-3 7-4 5-5 6-5 6-5 4-7 3-8 0-11

1999 #Tennessee State Murray State Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech Southeast Missouri Eastern Illinois UT Martin

OVC 7-0 5-2 4-3 4-3 4-3 2-5 2-5 0-7

ALL 11-1 7-4 7-4 6-5 5-5 3-8 2-10 1-10

2000 #Western Kentucky #Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech Murray State Eastern Kentucky Tennessee State Southeast Missouri UT Martin

OVC 7-0 6-1 5-2 4-3 3-4 2-5 1-6 0-7

ALL 11-2 8-4 8-3 6-5 6-5 3-8 3-8 2-9

2001 #Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Murray State Southeast Missouri UT Martin

OVC 6-0 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 0-6

ALL 9-1 8-2 7-3 8-3 4-6 4-7 1-10

2002 #Eastern Illinois #Murray State Eastern Kentucky Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Tennessee State UT Martin

OVC 5-1 5-1 4-2 4-2 2-4 1-5 0-6

ALL 8-4 7-5 8-4 8-4 5-7 2-10 2-10

2003 #Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky Samford Tennessee State Southeast Missouri Murray State Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech UT Martin

OVC 7-1 6-2 5-3 5-3 5-3 3-5 3-5 1-7 1-7

ALL 8-4 7-5 7-4 7-5 5-7 4-8 4-8 2-9 2-10

2004 #Jacksonville State Murray State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech Samford Southeast Missouri Tennessee State UT Martin

OVC 7-1 6-2 6-2 4-4 3-4 3-5 3-5 2-5 1-7

ALL 9-2 7-4 6-5 5-6 6-5 4-7 3-8 4-7 2-9

2005 #Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State UT Martin Samford Tennessee Tech Southeast Missouri Tennessee State Murray State

OVC 8-0 7-1 6-2 4-4 4-4 3-5 2-6 1-6 0-7

ALL 9-3 7-4 6-5 6-5 5-6 4-7 2-9 2-9 2-9

2006 #Eastern Illinois #UT Martin Tennessee State Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Southeast Missouri Samford Murray State

OVC 7-1 6-1 5-2 5-3 5-3 4-4 2-6 1-7 0-8

ALL 8-5 9-3 6-5 6-5 6-5 4-7 4-7 3-8 1-10

2012 #Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky UT Martin Jacksonville State Tennessee State Murray State Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Austin Peay

OVC 6-1 6-2 6-2 5-3 4-3 4-4 2-6 1-7 1-7

ALL 7-5 8-3 8-3 6-5 8-3 5-6 3-8 3-8 2-9

2007 #Eastern Kentucky #Eastern Illinois Austin Peay Jacksonville State Tennessee State UT Martin Samford Tennessee Tech Southeast Missouri Murray State

OVC 8-0 7-1 5-3 5-3 4-3 4-4 2-6 2-6 1-6 1-7

ALL 9-3 8-4 7-4 6-5 5-6 4-7 4-7 4-7 3-8 2-9

2013 #Eastern Illinois #Tennessee State #Jacksonville State UT Martin Eastern Kentucky Murray State Tennessee Tech Southeast Missouri Austin Peay

OVC 8-0 6-2 5-3 5-3 4-4 4-4 2-6 2-6 0-8

ALL 12-2 10-4 11-4 7-5 6-6 6-6 5-7 3-9 0-12

2008 #Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State UT Martin Tennessee State Murray State Eastern Illinois Southeast Missouri Austin Peay Tennessee Tech

OVC 7-1 6-2 6-2 5-3 4-4 3-5 2-6 2-6 1-7

ALL 8-4 8-3 8-4 8-4 5-7 5-7 4-8 2-9 3-9

2014 #Jacksonville State #Eastern Kentucky UT Martin Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Southeast Missouri Murray State Austin Peay

OVC 8-0 6-2 5-3 5-3 4-4 3-5 3-5 1-7 1-7

ALL 10-2 9-4 6-6 5-7 5-7 6-6 5-7 3-9 1-11

2009 #Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky UT Martin Tennessee State Austin Peay Murray State Southeast Missouri $Jacksonville State

OVC 6-2 5-3 5-3 4-4 3-4 3-5 2-6 1-7 6-1

ALL 8-4 6-5 5-6 5-6 4-7 4-7 3-8 2-9 8-3

2015 #Jacksonville State #Eastern Illinois UT Martin Eastern Kentucky Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Murray State Tennessee State Austin Peay

OVC 8-0 7-1 6-2 5-3 3-4 3-5 2-6 1-6 0-8

ALL 13-2 7-5 7-4 6-5 4-7 4-7 3-8 4-6 0-11

2010 #Southeast Missouri #Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky Murray State UT Martin Tennessee Tech Eastern Illinois Austin Peay Tennessee State

OVC 7-1 6-2 5-2 5-3 5-3 4-4 2-6 1-7 0-7

ALL 9-3 9-3 6-5 6-5 6-5 5-6 2-9 2-9 3-8

2016 #Jacksonville State UT Martin Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Eastern Illinois Murray State Southeast Missouri Eastern Kentucky Austin Peay

OVC 7-0 6-2 5-3 4-3 4-4 4-4 3-5 2-6 0-8

ALL 10-2 7-5 5-6 7-4 6-5 4-7 3-8 3-8 0-11

2011 #Tennessee Tech Jacksonville State #Eastern Kentucky Murray State Tennessee State UT Martin Austin Peay Southeast Missouri Eastern Illinois

OVC 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-3 4-4 4-4 2-6 2-6 1-7

ALL 7-4 7-4 7-5 7-4 5-6 5-6 3-8 3-8 2-9

Legend # - FCS/I-AA Playoff Participant * - Evansville declared champion because Marshall and Louisville did not play required games in 1949 ^ - Morehead State finished the year 3-8 overall but forfeitted a game to Marshall to finish 2-9. % - Morehead State finished the season 5-6 overall (2-4 OVC) but forfeited two non-conference and two conference games following the season $ - Jacksonville State was ineligible for OVC Championship due to a NCAA postseason ban (APR penalties)

ALL-TIME WINNING PERCENTAGES Current Members Austin Peay (1963-96, ’07-present) Eastern Illinois (1996-present) Eastern Kentucky (1948-present) Jacksonville State (2003-present) Murray State (1948-present) Southeast Missouri (1991-present) Tennessee State (1988-present) Tennessee Tech (1949-present) UT Martin (1992-present)

OVC Games 97-212-2 (.315) 105-54-0 (.660) 329-135-7 (.706) 87-23-0 (.791) 223-240-9 (.482) 69-128-0 (.350) 98-110-0 (.471) 213-246-3 (.464) 77-114-0 (.403)

All Games 158-311-3 (.338) 137-110-0 (.555) 485-261-13 (.648) 117-49-0 (.705) 354-364-16 (.493) 101-192-0 (.345) 154-171-2 (.474) 332-390-9 (.460) 109-173-0 (.387)

Former Members Western Kentucky (1948-81, 99-00) Morehead State (1948-95) Louisville (1948-49) Evansville (1948-51) Marshall (1949-51) Middle Tennessee State (1952-98) East Tennessee State (1958-77) Akron (1980-86) Youngstown State (1981-87) Samford (2003-07)

OVC Games 132-87-9 (.599) 83-223-5 (.275) 4-1-0 (.800) 10-9-2 (.524) 10-6-0 (.625) 193-114-4 (.627) 56-71-8 (.444) 27-22-1 (.550) 27-22-0 (.551) 15-25-0 (.375)

All Games 223-122-14 (.641) 155-312-10 (.335) 13-8-0 (.619) 20-16-2 (.553) 13-17-1 (.435) 297-205-9 (.592) 85-105-9 (.450) 41-35-1 (.539) 39-39-0 (.500) 23-32-0 (.418)

Note: Record in “all games” is each team’s overall record in all games only in the seasons they were members of the OVC. It is not reflective of the program’s all-time record.

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OVC CHAMPIONS YEAR-BY-YEAR YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962

1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

SCHOOL Murray State Evansville Evansville Murray State Murray State Tennessee Tech Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky East Tennessee Middle Tennessee Morehead State Western Kentucky Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee Morehead State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky East Tennessee Western Kentucky Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Austin Peay Western Kentucky Murray State Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Murray State Eastern Kentucky Youngstown State Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Murray State Murray State Eastern Kentucky Tennessee State

OVC 3-1-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 5-0-1 5-1-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 5-0-0 5-0-0 5-0-0 5-0-0 5-0-0 5-1-0 5-1-0 5-0-1 5-0-1 6-0-0 6-0-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 7-0-0 6-1-0 7-0-0 6-1-0 5-0-2 7-0-0 6-0-1 5-1-1 5-2-0 7-0-0 7-0-0 6-1-0 6-1-0 6-1-0 6-1-0 6-0-0 6-0-0 6-1-0 8-0-0 7-0-0 6-1-0 6-1-0 7-0-0 6-1-0 6-1-0 5-1-0 5-1-0 6-0-0 6-0-0 5-1-0 5-1-0 7-0-0 8-0-0 8-0-0 8-0-0 8-0-0 8-0-0 7-0-0 6-1-0

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OVERALL 9-1-0 5-3-0 7-2-1 7-2-1 8-1-0 9-1-0 8-1-0 7-4-0 8-0-1 7-3-0 7-2-0 10-0-0 8-2-0 7-3-0 10-0-1 7-2-2 8-2-0 7-3-0 6-3-0 7-3-0 6-4-0 5-3-0 9-0-1 7-2-1 10-0-0 7-2-0 7-1-2 8-2-0 9-0-1 8-1-1 8-2-0 10-1-0 10-0-0 8-2-0 9-1-0 8-3-0 9-1-0 8-2-0 9-2-1 9-1-0 12-2-0 13-0-0 7-2-1 8-4-0 11-1-0 10-3-1 7-4-1 9-3-0 8-4-0 11-3-0 9-4-0 10-2-0 11-2-0 12-2-0 10-3-0 8-4-0 8-4-0 11-1-0 11-2-0 8-4-0 9-3-0

YEAR 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

SCHOOL Tennessee State Western Kentucky Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Murray State Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois UT Martin Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Jacksonville State

OVC 7-0-0 7-0-0 6-0-0 5-1-1 5-1-1 7-1-0 7-1-0 8-0-0 7-1-0 6-1-0 8-0-0 7-1-0 6-2-0 7-1-0 6-2-0 6-2-0 6-2-0 6-1-0 8-0-0 8-0-0 8-0-0 7-0-0

OVERALL 11-1-0 11-2-0 9-2-0 8-4-0 7-5-0 8-4-0 9-2-0 9-3-0 8-5-0 9-3-0 9-3-0 8-4-0 8-4-0 9-3-0 7-4-0 7-4-0 7-5-0 7-5-0 12-2-0 10-2-0 13-2-0 10-2-0

CHAMPIONSHIPS BREAKDOWN School Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee State* Tennessee Tech Murray State Western Kentucky* Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State East Tennessee State* Evansville* Morehead State* Tennessee State Austin Peay Southeast Missouri UT Martin Youngstown State* Louisville* Marshall* Samford*

# of Titles 21 11 10 8 8 7 6 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0

Last Title 2011 1992 2011 2002 2000 2013 2016 1969 1949 1966 1999 1977 2010 2006 1987 -

Current OVC Members in Bold * No longer a OVC football-playing member institution

ALL-TIME ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS 1948 E - Frank Wallheiser, WKU E - Bob Sanders, MUR T - John Hackney, MUR T - Harold Mullins, MOR G - Powell Puckett, MUR G - Delmas Freeman, EKU C - Paul Wright, EKU B - Jim Pickens, WKU B - Ross Lucia, UL B - Joe Trabue, UL B - Winnie Bill, MUR 1949 E - Frank Wallheiser, WKU E - Jack Crouch, EU T - Harold Mullins, MOR T - John Hackney, MUR G - Carl Plantholt, EKU G - Robert Gerhardt, EU C - Alvin Cope, MUR B - Gene Logel, UL B - Ray Pelfrey, EKU B - Ed Zoretic, EKU B - Jerry Wing, MOR 1950 E - Stewart Kirtley, MOR E - Flavious Smith, TTU T - Gilbert Mains, MUR T - Hoyte Threet, WKU G - Roy Hina, WKU G - George Maier, MAR C - Clyde McLaughlin, MOR B - Chuck Porter, MOR B - Phil Foster, MUR B - Joe Unfried, EU B - Jerry Wing, MOR 1951 E - Flavious Smith, TTU E - James Swieczek, MAR T - Gilbert Mains, MUR T - Ed Wessel, EU G - Marv Rammelsburg, MOR G - Marvin Satterly, WKU C - Lawrence Gilbert, WKU B - Chuck Hertzer, EKU B - Jimmy Feix, WKU B - Bernie Behrendt, MUR B - Charles Fisher, EU 1952 OFFENSE E - Eddie Scott, TTU E - R. E. Simpson, WKU T - Chuck Schmitt, EKU T - Tom Fann, TTU G - Marvin Satterly, WKU G - Ben Chamness, MUR C - Bernie Fieler, MOR B - Jimmy Feix, WKU B - Bernie Behrendt, MUR B - Gene McFadden, WKU B - Bobby Young, MTSU DEFENSE E - Alex Kilakowski, EKU E - Mac Catlett, MUR T - Howard Alsup, MTSU T - John Roberts, MUR G - Marvin Satterly, WKU G - John Satterly, MOR LB - Bernie Behrendt, MUR LB - Bernie Fieler, MOR HB - Garnett Rather, MTSU HB - Max Stevens, WKU S - John Bohna, MUR 1953 E - Bill Ploumis, WKU E - Marshall Taylor, TTU T - Howard Alsup, MTSU T - James Parsons, TTU G - Marvin Satterly, WKU G - Carl Oakley, EKU C - Arnie Oaken, WKU B - Bobby Young, MTSU B - Roy Kidd, EKU B - Gene McFaddn, WKU B - John Bohna, MUR B - Max Stevens, WKU 1954 E - Fred Winscher, EKU E - Walt Apperson, WKU T - Frank Nassida, EKU T - James Passons, TTU G - Jerry Johns, EKU G - Joe Collier, EKU C - Tom Patterson, WKU B - James Hanlon, EKU B - Don Daly, EKU B - Garner Ezell, MTSU B - Bob Muller, EKU 1955 E - Tom Schulte, EKU E - Don Heine, MUR T - Bill Hix, MTSU

T - Bill Stogner, TTU G - Al Giordano, MUR G - Vernon Wilson, WKU C - Bill Strawn, WKU B - Terry Sweeney, MTSU B - Carl Walker, MUR B - Travis Akin, MTSU B - Ted Schwanger, TTU 1956 E - Jerry Hurst, MTSU E - Don Heine, MUR T - Gerald DeLucca, MTSU T - Don Simonic, TTU G - Al Giordano, MTSU G - Harold Greer, MTSU C - Don Plonk, MTSU B - Jerre Stripling, MUR B - Doug Caldwell, TTU B - Dave Bottos, MUR B - Terry Sweeney, MTSU 1957 E - Jerry Hurst, MTSU E - G.E. McCormack, MTSU T - Darrell Ferguson, TTU T - Ralph Massey, MTSU G - Lester Rizor, MTSU G - Jim Hardin, WKU C - Tom Scott, MOR B - Bobby Hallum, MTSU B - John Sebest, EKU B - Marvin Roiman, MTSU B - Ken Wright, TTU 1958 E - Rudy Schmittou, TTU E - Bert Dixon, MOR T - Don Franklin, MTSU T - Larry Nutter, WKU G - Willie Hickerson, MUR G - Jim Hardin, WKU C - Mickey Banyas, ETSU B - Bobby Hallum, MTSU B - Bucky Pitts, MTSU B - Dave Bishop, EKU B - Jack Morris, MUR 1959 E - Tommy Hackler, TTU E - Brady Luckett, MTSU T - Ralph Adams, MTSU T - Steve Herszeg, EKU G - Eddie Miller, EKU G - Darman Place, ETSU C - Joe Graybeal, EKU B - Gordon Mason, TTU B - W.J. Shumaker, TTU B - Ray Purvis, MTSU B - Bucky Pitts, MTSU B - Gene Windham, MTSU 1960 E - Tommy Hackler, TTU E - Bill Hughes, ETSU T - Ray Thomas, TTU T - Bob Burton, MUR G - Herb Wassom, WKU G - Joe Windham, MTSU C - Tom Scott, MOR QB - Gordon Mason, TTU HB - Ronnie Quillen, ETSU HB - Ralph Broyles, TTU FB - Larry Puryear, MTSU 1961 E - George Dykes, MTSU E - Jim Hughes, WKU E - Rudy Schmittou, TTU T - Dave Baxter, TTU T - Ernie DeCourley, MOR G - Ralph McMillan, TTU G - Don MacDonald, EKU C - Lowell Smith, TTU QB - Terry Bailey, MTSU HB - Jimmy Chittum, EKU HB - Howard Murphy, MOR FB - Ken Fults, TTU 1962 E - Gary Foltz, MUR E - George Dykes, MTSU T - Pat Carter, ETSU T - Ernie DeCourley, MOR G - Harry Harman, ETSU G - Ken Goodhew, EKU C - Jerry Kirk, ETSU QB - Jimmy Baker, ETSU HB - Jimmy Chittum, EKU HB - Jim Shaeffer, TTU FB - Tommy Glover, MUR 1963 E - John Mutchler, WKU E - George Dykes, MTSU T - Wayne King, ETSU T - Harold Chambers, WKU G - Joe Bugel, WKU

G - John Wheeler, MUR C - Bryan Draper, TTU QB - Jimmy Baker, ETSU HB - Jim Burt, WKU HB - Dale Lindsey, WKU FB - Ron Reeves, TTU 1964 OFFENSE E - Jack Smith, MOR E - Pete Hunt, ETSU T - Jack Armstrong, MTSU T - Ed Bunio, APSU G - Ed Crum, WKU G - Bob Borkowski, TTU C - Dave Satterfield, APSU QB - Charlie Forrest, MUR HB - Jim Burt, WKU HB - David Holtsclaw, ETSU FB - Tommy Glover, MUR DEFENSE E - Richard Pare, MOR E - Stan Napper, WKU T - James Osborne, MOR T - James Anderson, ETSU MG - Keith Atchley, MTSU LB - Dale Lindsey, WKU LB - John Wheeler, MUR B - Tim Chilcutt, APSU B - Jimbo Pearson, MTSU B - Pat Counts, WKU B - Carlton Flatt, APSU 1965 OFFENSE E - John Watsun, MUR E - Ronnie Parson, APSU T - Charlie Mitchell, MUR T - Tom Fiveash, MTSU G - Roscoe Perkins, EKU G - Tommy Dobbs, APSU C - Bryan Draper, TTU QB - Teddy Morris, MTSU HB - Jerry Smith, MTSU HB - Dickie Moore, WKU FB - John Ogles, APSU DEFENSE E - George Claxton, MTSU E - Chuck Siemon, EKU T - Tommy Dillard, APSU T - Roy Evans, EKU MG - Keith Atchley, MTSU LB - Bobby Byrd, APSU LB - Larry Dotson, MTSU B - Buddy Pfaadt, EKU B - Andy Toombs, APSU B - Tim Chilcutt, APSU B - Jim Whaley, TTU 1966 OFFENSE E - Aaron Marsh, EKU E - Ronnie Parson, APSU T - Paul Connor, MOR T - Calvin Walter, APSU G - Tommy Dobbs, APSU G - Steve Dillard, TTU C - Bill Holloway, TTU QB - Jim Guice, EKU HB - Tommy Gray, MOR B - Bob Holden, MTSU FB - John Ogles, APSU DEFENSE E - George Claxton, MTSU E - Wes Simpson, WKU T - Bill Hull, TTU T - Frank Victory, MTSU MG - LeRoy Gray, ETSU LB - Larry Dotson, MTSU LB - Gary Virden, MOR B - Buddy Pfaat, EKU B - Andy Toombs, APSU B - Mike Smith, EKU B - Steve Edging, MTSU 1967 OFFENSE E - Aaron Marsh, EKU E - Harold Roberts, APSU T - Bill Brewer, EKU T - Larry Watkins, WKU G - Roy Bondurant, WKU G - Fred Troike, EKU C - Allen Hogan, WKU QB - Billy Walker, MTSU B - Dickie Moore, WKU B - Larry Schreiber, TT B - Harvey Tanner, MU DEFENSE E - Charles Siemon, EKU E - George Claxton, MTSU T - Walter Heath, WKU T - Dave Haverdick, MOR MG - Ted Taylor, EKU LB - Ron Reed, EKU LB - Doug Linebarger, ETSU B - Harry Lenz, EKU B - Ron Overbay, ETSU B - Mike Matheny, MTSU B - Jim Garrett, WKU

1968 OFFENSE E - Harold Roberts, APSU E - Marvin Hicks, MOR T - Bill Brewer, EKU T - George Rice, MUR G - Fred Troike, EKU G - Tony Sims, MUR C - John Walton, ETSU QB - Larry Tillman, MUR TB - Larry Schreiber, TTU WB - Billy Hess, MUR FB - Louis Rogan, MOR PK - Jerry Pullins, EKU DEFENSE E - Lawrence Brame, WKU E - Bill McPherson, TTU T - Walter Heath, WKU T - Dave Haverdick, MOR MG - Ted Taylor, WKU LB - Doug Linebarger, ETSU LB - Jim Moberly, EKU B - Ron Overbay, ETSU B - Howell Flatt, APSU B - Don Veatch, MUR B - Leon Wesley, MOR P - Ron Taylor, MTSU 1969 OFFENSE SE - Harold Roberts, APSU TE - Jack Wolf, MUR T - Andy Thompson, MTSU T - Darryl Sadowski, MOR G - Bill Swaggerty, TTU G - Don Williams, MUR C - John Walton, ETSU QB - Johnny Vance, WKU RB - Larry Schreiber, TTU RB - Jim Brooks, EKU FB - John High, MOR PK - Ronnie Harrold, ETSU DEFENSE E - Lawrence Brame, WKU E - Ron Mendheim, ETSU T - Dave Haverdick, MOR T - Frank Patterson, ETSU MG - Teddy Taylor, EKU LB - Doug Linebarger, ETSU LB - David Duval, MTSU B - Bill Casey, ETSU B - Bill Green, WKU B - Joe Mulvhill, TTU B - Al Guy, ETSU P - Bill Marston, MOR 1970 OFFENSE SE - Harold Roberts, APSU TE - David Wade, ETSU T - Charles Holt, MTSU T - Ed Mignery, MOR G - Harry Irwin, EKU G - Dennis Durso, WKU C - Greg Chestnut, ETSU QB - Larry Graham, ETSU TB - Jimmy Brooks, EKU WB - Jay Davis, WKU FB - Buch Evans, EKU PK - Steve Wilson, WKU DEFENSE E - Lawrence Brame, WKU E - Willie Bush, ETSU T - Dave Ford, MUR T - Wallace Chambers, EKU LB - Jim Barber, WKU LB - Harry Lyles, MOR LB - James Croudep, EKU DB - Bill Green, WKU DB - Bill Casey, ETSU DB - Larry Baldridge, MOR DB - Ed Miller, MTSU P - Chuck Cantrell, MUR 1971 OFFENSE WR - John High, MOR TE - James Wilson, EKU T - Terry Kokinda, WKU T - Mike Defino, TTU G - John Chuy, TTU G - Jim Inglis, MTSU C - Bill Sykes, WKU QB - Leo Peckenpaugh, WKU RB - Rick Fisher, MUR RB - Jeff Axel, TTU RB - Jimmy Brooks, EKU PK - Stan Watts, MUR DEFENSE E - John Matlock, TTU E - Jim Hughes, APSU T - Bonnie Sloan, APSU T - Terry Thompson, WKU LB - Jim Youngblood, TTU LB - Frank Head, MUR LB - Jimmy Barber, WKU B - Ray Oldham, MTSU

B - James Porter, EKU B - Robert Morehead, WKU B - Mike Rucker, MOR P - Mike Shawen, MTSU 1972 OFFENSE WR - Larry Kirksey, EKU TE - Gary Shirk, MOR T - Allen Byrd, TTU T - Bob Orsillo, MTSU G - Charlie Holt, MTSU G - Howard Cochran, TTU C - Jim Dorsey, TTU QB - Dave Schaetzke, MOR RB - George Greenfield, MUR RB - Clarence Jackson, WKU RB - Jeff Axel, TTU PK - Butch Gentry, TTU DEFENSE E - Brad Watson, WKU E - Elois Grooms, TTU T - Bonnie Sloan, APSU T - Wally Chambers, EKU LB - Jim Youngblood, TTU LB - Mike Hennigan, TTU LB - James Croudep, EKU B - John Fitzpatrick, TTU B - Ray Oldham, MTSU B - Mike McCoy, WKU B - Andrew Francis, WKU P - Chuck Cantrell, MUR 1973 OFFENSE WR - Porter Williams, WKU TE - Bill Farrell, MUR T - Mike Defino, TTU T - Charles Carpenter, MUR G - David Noliner, WKU G - Rodney Pickering, MUR C - Nick Nighswander, MOR QB - Alan Chadwick, ETSU RB - Don Clayton, MUR RB - Clarence Jackson, WKU RB - Alfred Thompson, EKU PK - Don Russell, MOR DEFENSE E - Jeff Williamson, ETSU E - Charles Echert, MUR T - Lonnie Schuster, WKU T - John Bushong, WKU LB - Aundra Skiles, WKU LB - Bruce Farris, MUR LB - Rich Thomas, EKU B - Mike McCoy, WKU B - Nate Porter, MTSU B - Bob Morehead, WKU B - Mark Hickman, MUR P - Charlie Johnson, WKU 1974 OFFENSE WR - John Revere, EKU TE - Keith Mescher, MOR T - Robyn Hatley, EKU T - Charles Carpenter, MUR G - John Humphrey, WKU G - Joe Alvino, EKU C - David Carter, WKU QB - Thomas Pandolfi, MUR B - Everett Talbert, EKU B - Don Clayton, MUR B - Frank Jones, MOR PK - Earl Cody, EKU DEFENSE E - Keith Tandy, WKU E - Elois Grooms, TTU T - John Bushong, WKU T - Junior Hardin, EKU LB - Rick Green, WKU LB - Stan Roberts, EKU LB Dana Winningham, TTU B - Virgil Livers, WKU B - Vic Williams, MOR B - Peppy McCary, ETSU B - Robert Tripp, APSU P - Mike Shawen, MTSU 1975 OFFENSE G - Joe Alvino, EKU G - Chip Carpenter, WKU T - Robyn Hatley, WKU T - Ed Burns, TTU RB - Mike Moore, MTSU RB - Scott McCallister, EKU WR - Elmo Boyd, EKU WR - Willie DeLoach, MUR TE - Keith Mescher, MOR QB - Gary Perdue, TTU PK - Murray Cunningham, TTU DEFENSE LB - Rick Green, WKU LB - Pee Wee Brown, ETSU LB - Howard Stidham, TTU L - Tony Plavich, TTU L - Keith Tandy, WKU

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L - Junior Hardin, EKU L - John Csir, MTSU B - John Leathers, WKU B - Vic Williams, MOR B - Ed McFarland, MUR P - Walt Herod, WKU 1976 OFFENSE WR - Elmo Boyd, EKU WR - Craig Rolle, TTU TE - Keith Mescher, MOR T - Ed Burns, TTU T - Les Jones, APSU G - Joe Alvino, EKU G - Chip Carpenter, WKU C - Roosevelt Kelly, EKU QB - Ernie House, EKU B - Everett Talbert, EKU B - Mike Moore, MTSU B - Jimmy Woods, WKU B - Tony Harris, MOR PK - Hank Lagorce, MUR DEFENSE DL - Charles Norman, ETSU DL - Joe Jachimowicz, TTU DL - James Green, APSU LB - Biff Madon, WKU LB - Bob Bible, APSU LB - Terry McCabe, APSU LB - Jerry Spaeth, MOR DE - Keith Tandy, WKU DE - Chuck Wempe, MUR DB - Eddie McFarland, MUR DB - Anthony Miller, EKU DB - Johnny Tucker, TTU DB - Bruce Walker, MUR P - Don Rardin, MOR 1977 OFFENSE B - Stan Mitchell, EKU B - Mike Moore, MTSU B - Waddell Whitehead, APSU B - Cecil Fore, TTU QB - Phil Simms, MOR TE - Joe Ware, TTU OT - Lance House, TTU OT - Randy Haeberlin, EKU OG - Chip Carpenter, WKU OG - Dean Stucky, EKU OG - Dan Hutchinson, MUR C - Darrell Williams, MTSU C - Jim Jez, MUR WR - Dennis Law, ETSU WR - Jim Nelson, EKU WR - Craig Rolle, TTU PK - Wayne Anderson, TTU DEFENSE DL - James Green, APSU DL - Reggie Bell, MTSU DL - Tony Towns, WKU LB - Biff Madon, WKU LB - Mo Bell, MTSU LB - Bob Bible, APSU DE - Ron Sebree, APSU DE - Dean Ratledge, TTU DB - Eddie McFarland, MUR DB - Greg Bauer, TTU DB - Anthony Miller, EKU DB - Mike Betts, APSU P - Randy Saunders, MTSU 1978 OFFENSE B - Danny Johnson, MUR B - Dale Patton, EKU B - Cecil Fore, TTU QB - John Hall, WKU TE - David Thomas, MUR OT - Ken Dew, TTU OT - Joe Huenefeld, MOR OG - Dean Stucky, EKU OG - Dan Hutchinson, MUR C - David Neal, EKU WR - Craig Rolle, TTU WR - Eddie Preston, WKU K - Wayne Anderson, TTU DEFENSE DL - Tony Towns, WKU DL - Bruce Martin, MUR DL - Joe Richard, EKU DE - Ron Sebree, APSU DE - Chris Roberts, EKU LB - Stan Wright, MTSU LB - Reginald Hayden, WKU LB - Rodney Jefferson, MOR DB - Mike Betts, APSU DB - Danny Martin, EKU DB - Carl Brazley, WKU DB - Lynn Hailstock, APSU DB - Joe Grimsley, APSU P - Steve Davis, TTU 1979 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE B - Bernard McIntosh, MOR B - Dale Patton, MOR B - Danny Johnson, MUR QB - John Hall, WKU TE - Ricky Gwinn, WKU

OT - Ken Dew, TTU OT - Charlie Young, MOR OG - Jeff Alsup, WKU OG - Kevin Greve, EKU OG - Fred Rockymore, TTU C - David Neal, EKU WR - Eddie Preston, WKU K - David Flores, EKU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Richard Wozniak, APSU DL - Joe Richard, EKU DL - Tim Ford, WKU DL - Rick Lanpher, MUR DE - Carl Estelle, WKU DE - Glen Jones, MUR LB - Rodney Jefferson, MOR LB - Bob McIntyre, EKU DB - Terry Love, MUR DB - Lynn Halistock, APSU DB - Danny Martin, EKU DB - Greg Evans, MUR P - Steve Davis, TTU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE RB - Alvin Miller, EKU RB - Sam Smith, TTU QB - Bill Hughes, EKU QB - Ricky Ray, MUR TE - Bruce Bryant, MUR OL - Vernon Broadnax, MUR OL - Stan Burns, APSU WR - Jerry Parrish, EKU TE - Kris Robbins, MUR OL - Norman Fell, MUR K - Gerald Robinson, MTSU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Tim Brewer, MOR DL - Mike Watson, MUR DE - Timi Frommeyer, EKU DE - Ronnie Dyer, TTU DE - Lamar Williams, MUR LB - Tommy Warren, MOR LB - Chuck DeLacey, WKU DB - Greg Bright, MOR DB - George Floyd, EKU DB - Joe Grimsley, APSU DB - Greg Hamilton, TTU P - Ray Farmer, WKU 1980 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE B - Troy Snardon, WKU B - Dorron Hunter, MOR QB - Sonny Defilippis, APSU TE - Ricky Gwinn, WKU OT - Phil Rich, WKU OT - Darryl Lawson, EKU OG - Pete Walters, WKU OG - Kevin Greve, EKU C - Joe Schipske, EKU WR - Steve Puthoff, APSU WR - Jerry Flippin, WKU K - Wayne Anderson, TTU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Donnie Evans, WKU DL - Rick Lanpher, MUR DL - James Shelton, EKU DE - Brett Williams, APSU DE - Glenn Jones, MUR LB - Donald White, MUR LB - Brad Reese, AKR DB - George Floyd, EKU DB - Barry Bumm, WKU DB - Terry Love, MUR DB - Lamont Meacham, WKU P - Ray Farmer, WKU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE RB - Dennis Brumfield, AKR RB - Nate Jones, WKU RB - Dale Patton, EKU QB - Chris Isaac, EKU TE - Tim Devine, MOR OT - Charles Tucker, APSU OT - Ronnie Dyer, TTU OG - Davey Locke, TTU C - Greg Gallas, WKU WR - David Booze, EKU WR - Jack Kelly, TTU K - David Flores, EKU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Tim Ford, WKU DL - Jeff Gardner, MUR DL - Don Edwards, TTU DE - Lamar Williams, MUR DE - Mark Daniel, APSU LB - Danny Gooch, MOR LB - Alex Dominguez, EKU DB - Greg Evans, MUR DB - James Griffin, MTSU DB - Rodney Byrd, EKU DB - Tony Chatman, TTU P - Andy Graham, AKR 1981 OFFENSE B - Terence Thompson, EKU B - Paris Wicks, YSU QB - Gino Gibbs, MUR TE - Brad Millice, TTU OT - David Dihrkop, EKU OT - Phil Poirier, MUR OG - Kevin Greve, EKU OG - Chris Taylor, EKU

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C - Brad Johnson, MUR WR - John Newby, WKU WR - Jerry Parrish, EKU K - Kelly Potter, MTSU DEFENSE DL - Donnie Evans, WKU DL - Randy Taylor, EKU DL - Emanuel Toles, MTSU DE - Dennis Mix, MTSU DE - Tom Cullen, YSU LB - Alex Dominguez, EKU LB - Paul Gray, WKU LB - Brad Reese, AKR DB - George Floyd, EKU DB - Barry Bumm, WKU DB - Greg Evans, MUR DB - James Griffin, MTSU P - John Christopher, MOR 1982 OFFENSE B - Paris Wicks, YSU B - James Black, AKR QB - Tuck Woolum, EKU TE - Tron Armstrong, EKU OT - Rick McDonald, YSU OT - Charles Tucker, APSU OG - Chris Taylor, EKU OG - Phil Poirier, MUR C - Brian Clark, AKR WR - Steve Bird, EKU WR - Mark Ledford, MOR WR - Stan Trice, MUR K - Dennis Heckman, AKR DEFENSE DL - Emmanuel Toles, MTSU DL - Randy Taylor, EKU DL - Joe Myers, AKR DE - Dennis Mix, MTSU DE - Tony Philpott, AKR LB - Alex Dominguez, EKU LB - Ed Grimsley, AKR DB - James Griffin, MTSU DB - Billy Blaylock, TTU DB - Ronald Hopkins, MUR DB - Dave Peters, YSU P - John Christopher, MOR K - Dennis Heckman, AKR 1983 OFFENSE B - James Black, AKR B - Vince Hall, MTSU QB - Mickey Corwin, MTSU TE - John Goode, YSU OT - Rick Brunot, YSU OT - Mike Bobek, EKU OG - Roger Carroll, MTSU OG - Jimmy Hopkins, MUR C - Chris Sullivan, EKU WR - Tron Armstrong, EKU WR - Mark Ledford, MOR K - Kelly Potter, MTSU DEFENSE DL - Dave Arango, AKR DL - Dan Coleman, MUR DL - Mike McSnane, EKU DE - Russell Holmes, AKR DE - Jim Piercefield, MUR LB - Jeff Lake, AKR LB - David Hill, EKU DB - Don Griffin, MTSU DB - Robert Johnson, AKR DB - Anthony Jones, EKU DB - Mike Newton, APSU P - Scott Meadows, TTU 1984 OFFENSE TB - Vince Hall, MTSU TB - Mike Clark, AKR FB - Mike Hardie, YSU QB - Mike Hanlin, MOR TE - Frank Pokorny, YSU OT - Joe Spadafino, EKU OT - Colby Schreckengost, MUR OG - Phil Cowan, MTSU OG - Billy Poe, MOR C - Chris Sullivan, EKU WR - Todd Short, MOR WR - Willie Davis, AKR K - Kelly Potter, MTSU DEFENSE DL - Dan Coleman, MUR DL - Jim Barlow, APSU DL - Wayne Grant, AKR DE - Chris Stec, YSU DE - Charles Keller, EKU LB - Fred Harvey, EKU LB - Pat Toler, YSU DB - Don Griffin, MTSU DB - Anthony Jones, EKU DB - Ralph Robinson, MUR DB - Ron Shegog, APSU P - Nick Xides, YSU 1985 OFFENSE TB - Mike Clark, AKR TB - Gerald Anderson, MTSU

TB - James Crawford, EKU FB - Tony Burse, MTSU QB - Marvin Collier, MTSU TE - Mike Clark, MTSU OT - Keith Bosley, EKU OT - David Kercell, MTSU OG - Joe Spadafino, EKU OG - Cecil Andrews, MTSU C - Mike Teifke, AKR WR - Rick Shepas, YSU WR - Lee McCormick, MUR K - Russ Klaus, AKR DEFENSE DL - Wayne Grant, AKR DL - Aaron Jones, EKU DL - Martin Chapman, APSU DE - Scott Fox, APSU DE - Bill Hadden, AKR LB - Ed Grimsley, AKR LB - Roosevelt Colvard, MTSU DB - Don Griffin, MTSU DB - Ron Shegog, APSU DB - James Yarbrough, MUR DB - Willie Thompson, TTU P - Nick Xides, YSU 1986 OFFENSE TB - Mike Clark, AKR TB - Dwight Stone, MTSU FB - Tony Burse, MTSU QB - Adrian Breen, MOR TE - Chris Kelley, AKR OT - John Jackson, EKU OT - Ron Pasquale, AKR OG - Billy Poe, MOR OG - Cecil Andrews, MTSU C - Byron Ingram, EKU WR - Rick Shepas, YSU WR - Stanley Howard, MUR K - Dale Dawson, EKU DEFENSE DL - Eugene Banks, EKU DL - Willie Bester, MUR DL - Harold Torrens, EKU DE - John Klingel, EKU DE - Tony Woodle, MUR LB - Fred Harvey, EKU LB - Eddie Walls, APSU LB - Roosevelt Colvard, MTSU DB - Pat Smith, EKU DB - Danny Copeland, EKU DB - Dejuan Buford, MTSU DB - Brian Moran, AKR P - Greg Burke, MOR 1987 OFFENSE RB - Elroy Harris, EKU RB - Lorenza Rivers, TTU RB - James Crawford, EKU QB - Trenton Lykes, YSU TE - Elliott Fedd, YSU OT - John Jackson, EKU OT - David Miller, EKU OG - Roy Berkemeier, APSU OG - Gary Greve, EKU C - Marshall Sills, MUR WR - Stanley Howard, MUR WR - Kenneth Gilstrap, TTU K - Paul Hickert, MUR DEFENSE DL - Aaron Jones, EKU DL - Eugene Banks, EKU DL - Harold Torrens, EKU DE - Kenny Tippins, MTSU DE - Jessie Small, EKU LB - Paul Solis, YSU LB - Thomas Squires, TTU DB - Danny Copeland, EKU DB - Jimmy Isom, TTU DB - Darrien Thomas, MTSU DB - Rod Henderson, YSU P - Greg Burke, MOR 1988 OFFENSE OT - Eric Crigler, MUR OT - Joe Gagliano, MOR OG - Mike Kelly, EKU OG - Mark Burke, MUR C - Mike Delvisco, EKU TE - Oscar Angulo, EKU QB - Michael Proctor, MUR TB - Elroy Harris, EKU FB - Tim Lester, EKU WR - Mike Cadore, EKU WR - Glen Arterburn, MUR WR - Ty Howard, MOR K - Greg Duncan, MUR DEFENSE DL - Jack Pittman, MTSU DL - Anthony Pleasant, TSU DL - Jim Murphy, MUR DE - Kenny Tippins, MTSU DE - Jessie Small, EKU LB - Don Thomas, MTSU LB - Chris Coffey, EKU DB - Tommy Barnes, MTSU DB - Kelly Cutright, EKU

DB - Ben Robinson, TSU DB - Elzie Anderson, APSU P - Chuck Daniel, MTSU HONORABLE MENTION C - Marshall Sills, MUR QB - Lorenzo Fields, EKU TB - Joe Campbell, MTSU DL - Lance Golden, MUR LB - Roderick Reed, TSU DE - Tim Tomaszewski, EKU DB - Myron Guyton, EKU DB - Chuck Swafford, MTSU DB - Michael Thornton, TTU 1989 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Al Jacevicius, EKU OT - Eric Crigler, MUR OG - Mark Mitchell, EKU OG - Keith Askin, MUR C - Jim Von Handorf, EKU TE - Melvin James, MTSU QB - Michael Proctor, MUR TB - Markus Thomas, EKU TB - Joe Campbell, MTSU FB - Wade Johnson, MTSU WR - Glen Arterburn, MUR WR - Randy Bohler, EKU K - Ryan Weeks, TTU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Bernard Rhodes, EKU DL - Anthony Pleasant, TSU DL - Ernest Thompson, EKU DE - Greg Pollard, MTSU DE - Anthony Brewer, MUR LB - Anthony Coleman, MTSU LB - Simon Shanks, TSU DB - Jimmy McCamey, MTSU DB - Tony Stargell, TSU DB - Joe Stone, TSU DB - Felix Parham, TTU P - Chuck Daniel, MTSU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Gerald Hall, TSU OT - Eric Coker, MOR OG - Michael Tharpe, TSU OG - Brooks Dalrymple, EKU C - Walter Underwood, MOR TE - Al Griffin, TSU QB - Lorenzo Fields, EKU TB - Jerome Williams, MOR FB - John Webb, TTU WR - Ty Howard, MOR WR - Kenny Donaldson, MTSU WR - Anthony Owens, TSU K - Joe Lisle, MTSU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Marlon Placide, TTU DL - Arbutus Price, TSU DL - Toby Gilbert, EKU DE - Brett Kolnick, EKU DE - David Gifford, MOR LB - Danny Amato, MUR LB - Gerald Dossett, TTU DB - Darrell Beavers, MOR DB - Robbie Andrews, EKU DB - Chris McNamee, EKU DB - Mike Turner, MOR P - Tracy Graham, TTU 1990 OFFENSE OT - Steve McAdoo, MTSU OT - Carl Satterly, EKU OG - John Holmes, EKU OG - Tim Wimbley, EKU C - Jerry Jared, TTU TE - Anthony Owens, TSU QB - Phil Ironside, MTSU RB - Joe Campbell, MTSU FB - Wade Johnson, MTSU WR - Vince Parks, MTSU WR - Marcus Dowdell, TSU K - Matt Crews, MTSU DEFENSE DL - Ernest Thompson, EKU DL - Richard Shadwick, MOR DL - Greg McKee, EKU DE - David Wilkins, EKU DE - Brett Kolnick, EKU DE - Greg Pollard, MTSU LB - Anthony Coleman, MTSU LB - Kelly Blount, EKU DB - Marty Carter, MTSU DB - Jimmy McCarney, MTSU DB - Darrell Beavers, MOR DB - Craig Brooks, EKU HONORABLE MENTION OG - Keith Askin, MUR OT - Al Jacevicius, EKU C - Jim VonHandorf, EKU TE - Steve Dark, MTSU TE - Brandon Ford, MOR QB - Chris Swartz, MOR RB - Tim Lester, EKU WR - David Pingue, MOR K - J.J. Flournoy, TSU DL - Chris Burns, MTSU LB - Danny Amato, MUR DE - Mike Caldwell, MTSU

DB - Felix Parham, TTU P - Chuck Daniel, MTSU 1991 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Steve McAdoo, MTSU OT - Carl Satterly, EKU OG - Mike Roth, EKU OG - Tim Wimbley, EKU C - John Macon, TSU TE - Steve Dark, MTSU QB - James Wade, TSU RB - Joe Campbell, MTSU FB - Tim Lester, EKU WR - Darrell Philon, SEMO WR - Vince Parks, MTSU K - Garth Petrilli, MTSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Ernest Thompson, EKU DL - Chris Burns, MTSU DL - Greg McKee, EKU LB - Scott Boykin, MTSU LB - Elliot Pilton, TSU DE - David Wilkins, EKU DE - Randy Wardlow, EKU DB - Jamie Redmond, MTSU DB - Chris McNamee, EKU DB - James Chinn, SEMO DB - Tyrone Fisher, MOR P - Colin Godfrey, TSU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Larry Tharpe, TSU OT - Greg Armstrong, MUR OG - Chris Smith, MTSU OG - James Appel, MOR C - Brandon Norman, SEMO TE - Jesse Olverson, MOR QB - Kelly Holcomb, MTSU QB - Eric Cohoon, SEMO RB - Markus Thomas, EKU FB - Dave Cox, MUR WR - Patrick Robinson, TSU WR - Marcus Dowdell, TSU K - Daniel Gipson, TTU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Chad Bratzke, EKU DL - Jeff Crutchfield, APSU DL - Ricky Sanders, TTU DL - Randy Houston, MTSU DE - Mike Caldwell, MTSU DE - Shane Queen, TTU LB - Maurice Drain, TTU LB - Fred Johnson, MOR DB - Sheldrick Hawkins, TSU DB - Carlos Tuck, MOR DB - Pete Hoston, MUR DB - Jerod Thomas, MOR P - Bryan Barrett, EKU 1992 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Steve McAdoo, MTSU OT - Brian Pressler, EKU OG - Mike Thomas, EKU OG - Mike Hodge, SEMO C - Brandon Norman, SEMO TE - Steve Dark, MTSU QB - Kelly Holcomb, MTSU RB - Markus Thomas, EKU FB - Walt Crowder, MTSU WR - Patrick Robinson, TSU WR - Glenn Krupa, SEMO K - Garth Petrilli, MTSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Chad Bratzke, EKU DL - Randy Houston, MTSU DL - Richard Shadwick, MOR LB - Mike Caldwell, MTSU LB - Maurice Draine, TTU DE - Fred Johnson, MOR DE - Richard Darden, APSU DB - Jamie Richmond, MTSU DB - Brad Ladd, EKU DB - Mike Stewart, TTU DB - Eric McBroom, MTSU P - Colin Godfrey, TSU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Robert Moorman, TSU OT - Shawn Corbett, SEMO OT - Derrick Shepherd, TTU OG - Marcus Kimbrell, MUR OG - Gerod Duff, TSU C - Larry Maggard, MOR TE - Charles Hunter, TSU QB - James Wade, TSU RB - Walter Dunson, MTSU FB - Carlo Stallings, EKU WR - Vince Parks, MTSU WR - Aaron Layton, SEMO WR - Scott Stidham, UTM K - Todd Duffy, EKU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Montrell Toney, MTSU DL - Joe Keating, UTM DL - Doug Berg, SEMO DE - Shane Queen, TTU DE - Melvin Aldridge, MUR LB - Jabbar Troutman, MTSU LB - Jaime Phillips, MOR DB - James Chinn, SEMO DB - Brent Alexander, TSU

DB - Randy Fuller, TSU DB - Tyrone Fisher, MOR P - Tim McNamee, EKU 1993 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Patrick Hicks, MTSU OT - Jason Combs, EKU OG - James Hand, EKU OG - Chris Reid, TTU C - Joel Woods, EKU TE - Xavier Shepherd, MUR QB - Mike Jones, TTU RB - Leon Brown, EKU RB - Kippy Bayless, MTSU WR - Lawrence Segree, TSU WR - Charles Malone, UTM K - Garth Petrilli, MTSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Doug Berg, SEMO DL - Gerome Gardner, TSU DL - Craig Long, TTU DE - Chad Bratzke, EKU DE - Shane Queen, TTU LB - Maurice Draine, TTU LB - Carlos Timmons, EKU DB - Brent Alexander, TSU DB - Randy Fuller, TSU DB - Chris Guyton, EKU DB - Dewayne Harper, UTM P - Tim McNamee, EKU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Royce McGowan, TSU OT - Dave Stukenberg, SEMO OT - J.B. Norment, UTM OG - Marcus Kimbrell, MUR OG - Todd Neace, MOR C - Tracy Russell, TTU TE - Jason Dunn, EKU QB - Kelly Holcomb, MTSU QB - Daryl Williams, TSU RB - Mike Penman, EKU RB - Kelvin Anderson, SEMO RB - Michael Penix, TTU WR - Dennis Mimms, MTSU WR - Clarence Jones, TSU K - Marc Collins, EKU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Brian Pankey, TTU DL - Daryle Wagner, EKU DL - Brian Turpin, MOR DE - Anthony Hutch, MUR DE - Don Mathews, MOR LB - Anthony Hicks, MTSU LB - Brian Spano, UTM DB - Jermaine Scott, MUR DB - Barry Clark, MOR DB - Tab Vowell, UTM DB - Michael Swift, APSU P - Derek Norton, SEMO 1994 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Patrick Hicks, MTSU OT - Jason Combs, EKU OG - James Hand, EKU OG - Chris Reid, TTU C - Tracy Russell, TTU TE - Chris Whitefield, EKU QB - Kelly Holcomb, MTSU RB - Kippy Bayless, MTSU RB - Kelvin Anderson, SEMO WR - Lawrence Segree, TSU WR - Cory Simpson, MTSU K - Garth Petrilli, MTSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Doug Berg, SEMO DL - Roosevelt Givens, EKU DL - Brian Pankey, TTU DE - David Bell, TSU DE - Brian Harvey, APSU LB - Tony McCombs, EKU LB - Nathanial Claybrooks, MTSU LB - Brian Spano, UTM DB - Cedric Davis, TSU DB - Eric McBroom, MTSU DB - Dewayne Harper, UTM DB - Joe Smith, EKU DB - Darrell Williams, TSU P - Marc Collins, EKU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Dave Stukenberg, SEMO OT - J.B. Norment, UTM OG - Royce McGowan, TSU OG - Steve Haywood, APSU C - Durand Frierson, SEMO C - Mike Gossett, MUR TE - Scott Trent, TTU QB - John Sacca, EKU RB - Darron Davis, TSU RB - Michael Penix, TTU WR - Bobby Washington, EKU WR - Clarence Jones, TSU K - Marc Collins, EKU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Jim Lackey, TSU DL - Brad Godwin, UTM DL - Angel Rubio, SEMO DE - Derick Pinkney, MOR DE - Cordez Vaughn, SEMO

LB - Bobby Haggerty, SEMO LB - Carlos Timmons, EKU DB - Cliff Freeman, MOR DB - Bob Head, EKU DB - Kevin Jackson, TTU DB - Greg Klund, SEMP P - Brandon Thomas, MTSU 1995 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Jason Combs, EKU OT - Burt Talley, MTSU OG - James Hand, EKU OG - Mike Ruppe, MUR C - Brian Cox, MUR TE - Scott Trent, TTU QB - Mike Cherry, MUR RB - Derrick Cullors, MUR RB - William Murrell, EKU WR - Dee Mostiller, MTSU WR - Gerald Bentley, TTU K - Chris Dill, MUR RET - Dione Tyler, SEMP FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Brad Godwin, UTM DL - Anthony McCord, MTSU DL - Anthony Hutch, MUR DL - Anthony Hicks, MTSU LB - Tony McCombs, EKU LB - Nathanial Claybrooks, MTSU LB - Ronnie Merritt, MUR DB - William Hampton, MUR DB - Fred Thomas, UTM DB - Frank Russell, SEMP DB - Joe Ganns, EKU P - Marc Collins, EKU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Royce McGowan, TSU OT - Mark Robinson, MUR OG - Chris Reid, TTU OG - Mike Nielsen, SEMO C - Durand Frierson, SEMO TE - Chris Whitefield, EKU QB - Tommy Luginbill, EKU RB - Michael Penix, TTU WR - Jerome Hurd, TSU RB - Brigham Lyons, MTSU WR - Kwabene Idelette, MUR WR - Gary Williams, APSU K - Marc Collins, EKU RET - Fred Thomas, UTM SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Emmanuel Duviella, MUR DL - David Hoelscher, EKU DL - Jim Lackey, TSU DL - Steve Gulash, EKU LB - Reuel Shepherd, MUR LB - Ronnie Bell, EKU LB - Ryan Falker, TSU LB - Bobby Haggerty, SEMP DB - Renardo Hampton, MUR DB - Robert Taylor, TTU DB - Kirk Pointer, APSU DB - Victor Bonds, TSU DB - Kenny Thomas, MUR P - Erik Lombard, MUR 1996 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Travis Hunerburg, EIU OT - Roger Orlandi, EKU OG - Brandyon Brantley, EKU OG - Lemont Clark, EIU C - Chris Westenberger, EIU TE - Mitch Fryer, SEMO QB - Mike Cherry, MUR RB - Anthony Downs, MUR RB - William Murrell, EKU WR - Dee Mostiller, MTSU WR - Reginald Swinton, MUR K - Rob Hart, MUR RET - Dee Mostiller, MTSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Anthony Hutch, MUR DL - Anthony Hicks, MTSU DL - Byran DeGraffenreid, MTSU DL - Lamar Carter, TSU LB - Tony McCombs, EKU LB - Ronnie Merritt, MUR LB - Sammy Sanders, TTU LB - Britt Bowen, EKU DB - Robert Taylor, TTU DB - William Hampton, MUR DB - Scooter Asel, EKU DB - Clifford Green, TSU P - Jay Henderson, TTU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Willy Van Gorder, MUR OT - Mike Lytle, TTU OG - Mark Robinson, MUR OG - Gary McVicar, TTU OG - Shawn Thompson, TSU C - Son Tran, EKU TE - Bob Rosenstiel, EIU QB - Mike Simpson, EIU RB - Justin Lynch, EIU RB - David McCann, MUR WR - Juan Hall, TSU WR - Jesse Jones, MUR K - Keegan Ray, MTSU RET - William Murrell, EKU

RET - Chris Watson, EIU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Anthony McCord, MTSU DL - Angel Rubio, SEMO DL - John Moyer, EIU DL - Antonio Strobridge, UTM LB - Brian Burton, SEMP LB - Thomas Williams, APSU LB - Rodney Wilson, EIU DB - Greg Klund, SEMO DB - Hasheem Rasheed, EIU DB - Darrell Hinton, TSU DB - Bob Head, EKU P - Shawn Denzer, EIU 1997 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Dan Brown, MUR OT - Tyrone Hopson, EKU OG - Pete Wilkes, EIU OG - Josh Hunter, EKU C - Chris Dunkle, EIU TE - Gary Davis, MTSU QB - Simon Fuentes, EKU RB - Anthony Downs, MUR RB - Derick Logan, EKU WR - Tyrone Butterfield, TSU WR - Rondel Menendez, EKU K - Rob Hart, MUR RET - Tyrone Butterfield, TSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Angel Rubio, SEMO DL - David Hoelscher, EKU DL - Branon Vaughn, TTU DL - Eddie Arnell, TTU LB - Thomas Williams, EIU LB - Ronnie Merritt, MUR LB - Sammy Sanders, TTU DB - Kenny Thomas, MUR DB - Chris Watson, EIU DB - Chris Guyton, EKU DB - Fred Hambrick, SEMO P - Justin Terrill, SEMO SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Wes Gallagher, TTU OT - Bennie Anderson, TSU OG - Mark Robinson, MUR OG - Shawn Thompson, TSU C - Brian Cox, MUR TE - Mitch Fryer, SEMO QB - Jonathan Quinn, MTSU QB - Mike Simpson, EIU RB - Justin Lynch, EIU RB - Darriel Ruffin, UTM WR - Walter Hill, TTU WR - Dante Bryant, SEMO K - John Wright, EKU RET - Bobby Washington, EKU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Marcus Stepp, MUR DL - Justin Ernest, EKU DL - Troy Baglio, SEMO DL - Antonio Strobridge, UTM LB - Britt Bowen, EKU LB - Rodney Wilson, EIU LB - Armand Williams, TSU DB - Josh Symonette, TTU DB - Corey Clark, EKU DB - Antwan Perry, EIU DB - Darrell Hinton, TSU P - Ashley Johnson, TSU 1998 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Bennie Anderson, TSU OT - Tyrone Hopson, EKU OG - Jessie Eaton, SEMO OG - Ryan Shuff, EIU C - Matt Norwood, MTSU TE - Seth Willingham, EIU QB - Leon Murray, TSU RB - Justin Lynch, EIU RB - Corey Williams, SEMO WR - Tyrone Butterfield, TSU WR - Rondel Menendez, EKU K - Greg Miller, MUR RET - Sulecio Sanford, MTSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Branon Vaughn, TTU DL - Marcus Stepp, MUR DL - Troy Baglio, SEMO DL - Josh Harris, TTU LB - Lamar Carter, TSU LB - Kevin Meacham, SEMO LB - Chris Vaughn, MUR DB - Jarrick Hillery, TSU DB - Joshua Symonette, TTU DB - Cedric Stegall, MTSU DB - Antwan Perry, EIU P - Andy Dorsey, TTU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Wes Gallagher, TTU OT - Jerrell Smith, EIU OT - Barry Hall, MTSU OG - Josh Hunter, EKU OG - Mark Williams, TTU C - Jason Williams, MUR TE - Mitch Fryer, SEMO QB - Justin Fuente, MUR RB - Justin Bivins, MUR RB - DeJuan Marshall, TSU

WR - Sulecio Sanford, MTSU WR - Corey Sullivan, TSU K - David Collett, TTU RET - Avion Black, TSU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Kenneth Knotts, MUR DL - Reggie Scott, EIU DL - Eddie Arnell, TTU DL - Jerry Turner, TTU DL - Jason Muchow, EKU LB - Keith Pauldo, MTSU LB - Tony Esters, MUR LB - Chad Evitts, TTU DB - Darrell Hinton, TSU DB - Fred Hambrick, SEMO DB - Steffan Nicholson, EIU DB - Shawn Gallant, EKU P - Stephen Brown, EKU 1999 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Michael Thompson, TSU OT - Wes Gallagher, TTU OG - Josh Hunter, EKU OG - Bennie Anderson, TSU C - Patrick Goodman, WKU TE - John Borne, SEMO QB - Justin Fuente, MUR RB - Rod Smart, WKU RB - Jermaine Manning, MUR WR - Terrence Tillman, MUR WR - Corey Sullivan, TSU K - David Collett, TTU RS - Avion Black, TSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Branon Vaughn, TTU DL - Lamar Carter, TSU DL - Ben Wittman, WKU DL - Terry Thomas, EKU LB - Chad Evitts, TTU LB - Melvin Wisham, WKU LB - Jeremy Atwell, SEMO DB - Bobby Sippio, WKU DB - Brian Hinton, SEMO DB - Joshua Symonette, TTU DB - John Williams, EIU P - Brian Bivens, MUR SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Ron Brown, MUR OT - Lewis Diaz, EKU OG - Mark Williams, TTU OG - Paul Carrizal, MUR C - Ike Boone, TSU C - Jason Williams, MUR TE - Anthony Watson, EKU QB - Anthony Buich, EIU QB - Leon Murray, TSU RB - Corey Crume, EKU RB - Amariah Robb, TSU WR - Joe Perez, MUR WR - Avion Black, TSU K - Jason Martin, EKU RS - Bobby Sippio, WKU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Jerry Turner, TTU DL - Joel Becker, SEMO DL - Jason Muchow, EKU DL - Steve Williams, MUR LB - Lavante Epson, UTM LB - Brent Sterling, TSU LB - Donovan LaViness, SEMO DB - Scooter Asel, EKU DB - Troy Grant, TTU DB - Ligarius Jennings, TSU DB - Mel Mitchell, WKU DB - Ed Sanders, TSU P - Bill Besenhofer, EIU 2000 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Andrew McGraw, TTU OT - Dan Fellows, EIU OG - Matt Gehrig, EIU OG - Chris Price, WKU C - Joey Bishop, TTU TE - Nathan Kreke, EIU QB - Tony Romo, EIU RB - Corey Crume, EKU RB - DeWayne Gallishaw, WKU WR - Alex Bannister, EKU WR - Michael Slater, MUR K - Peter Martinez, WKU RS - Carlos Wright, TSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Mike Carlin, EIU DL - D.J. Bleisath, TTU DL - Nick Hill, EKU DL - Walter Reese, TSU LB - Chad Evitts, TTU LB - Melvin Wisham, WKU LB - Jai Williams, MUR DB - Bobby Sippio, WKU DB - Kourtney Young, EIU DB - Yeremiah Bell, EKU DB - Troy Grant, TTU DB - Beau Guest, MUR P - Jason Witczak, SEMO SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Lawrence Smith, TSU OT - Lewis Diaz, EKU OG - Brett O’Buck, EKU

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C - Josh Foster, MUR TE - Josh McKeel, MUR QB - Stewart Childress, MUR RB - Garner Byars, MUR RB - Mario Riley, MUR WR - Frank Cutolo, EIU WR - Shaun Boykins, MUR K - David Collett, TTU RS - Curtis Cooper, SEMO SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Marcus Adams, EKU DL - Phillip Wasson, MUR DL - Curley Grayson, TSU DL - Nick Stamper, UTM LB - Sherrod Coates, WKU LB - Corey Mathis, SEMO LB - Nick Ricks, EIU DB - Joseph Jefferson, WKU DB - Joe Williams, SEMO DB - Mel Mitchell, WKU DB - Ligarius Jennings, TSU P - Andy Dorsey, TTU 2001 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Mike Bujnak, EIU OT - Brent Fox, EKU OG - Kevin Hill, EIU OG - Lee Lawrence, UTM C - Joey Bishop, TTU TE - Steve Farmer, TSU QB - Tony Romo, EIU RB - C.J. Hudson, EKU RB - J.R. Taylor, EIU WR - C.J. Johnson, TSU WR - Willie Ponder, SEMO K - Shane Andrus, MUR RS - Curtis Cooper, SEMO FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Marcus Adams, EKU DL - D.J. Bleisath, TTU DL - Chris Minter, EKU DL - Nick Stamper, UTM LB - Fred Miller, EIU LB - Walter Reese, TSU LB - Nick Ricks, EIU DB - Yeremiah Bell, EKU DB - Jameel Brown, TTU DB - Marquis Stephens, TSU DB - Kourtney Young, EIU P - Bill Besenhofer, EIU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Dan Connolly, SEMO OT - Clint Parker, MUR OG - Eugene Amano, SEMO OG - Lawrence Smith, TSU C - Scott Sholl, EIU TE - Scott Gilkey, EIU QB - Grant Swallows, TTU RB - Curtis Cooper, SEMO RB - Andre Raymond, EIU WR - Patrick Jenkins, TSU WR - Derek Lee, TTU K - David Collett, TTU RS - Andre Raymond, EIU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - James Bridges, MUR DL - James Jennette, SEMO DL - Ed Johnson, MUR DL - Danny Roberson, TTU DL - Desmond Scantling, TSU LB - Jermaine Beale, TSU LB - Tim Gibbens, EKU LB - Corey Mathis, SEMO DB - Prince Anderson, SEMO DB - Jeremy Davis, MUR DB - Eric Joyce, TSU DB - Eric Sims, EKU DB - Vincent Thomas, UTM P - Kyle East, SEMO 2002 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OT - Mike Bujnak, EIU OT - Cint Parker, MUR OG - Kevin Hill, EIU OG - Larry Turner, EKU C - Scott Sholl, EIU TE - Nick Eller, EIU QB - Tony Romo, EIU RB - Billy Blanchard, MUR RB - J.R. Taylor, EIU WR - Deandre Green, MUR WR - Willie Ponder, SEMO PK - Shane Andrus, MUR RS - Andre Raymond, EIU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Marcus Adams, EKU DL - D.J. Bleisath, TTU DL - Nick Hill, EKU DL - James Jennette, SEMO LB - Jermaine Beale, TSU LB - Nick Ricks, EIU LB - Justen Rivers, EKU DB - Perez Boyd, UTM DB - Scott Cunningham, TSU DB - Deon Giddens, TSU DB - Sunsett Graham, EKU P - Brian Bivens, MUR SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OT - Frank Castagnoli, EIU

OT - Dan Connolly, SEMO OG - Dan Bieg, SEMO OG - Chris Rosenlund, EIU C - Eugene Amano, SEMO TE - Steve Farmer, TSU QB - Jack Tomcv, SEMO RB - C.J. Hudson, EKU RB - Corey Kinsey, SEMO WR - C.J. Johnson, TSU WR - Andre Raymond, EIU K - Joey Hudak, TSU RS - Carlos Wright, TSU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Clint Alexander, EIU DL - Chad Dewberry, EKU DL - Ryan Roth, SEMO DL - John Ruff, TTU LB - Ricky Farmer, SEMO LB - Fred Miller, EIU LB - Bobby Sanders, MUR LB - Daniel Wentzel, TTU DB - Obinno Coley, EIU DB - Mandrell McGregory, MUR DB - Dimitri Patterson, SEMO DB - Marco Tipton, SEMO DB - Demetrick Westbrook, MUR P - Phil Kuhl, EKU 2003 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Ray Nelson, SAM RB - Charles Anthony, TSU RB - Kory Chapman, JSU WR - Efrem Hill, SAM WR - C.J. Johnson, TSU TE - Ray Goodson, SEMO C - Larry Turner, EKU OG - Dan Bieg, SEMO OG - Burt Shurette, TTU OT - Frank Castagnoli, EIU OT - Levet Jones, JSU PK - Derek Kutz, SEMO RS - Allen Evans, EKU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Chad Dewberry, EKU DL - Ryan Roth, SEMO DL - Paul Thomas, TSU DL - Marcus White, MUR LB - Ricky Farmer, SEMO LB - Nick Ricks, EIU LB - Justen Rivers, EKU LB - Daniel Wentzel, TTU DB - Donnell Allison, EKU DB - Scott Cunningham, TSU DB - Cortland Finnegan, SAM DB - Dimitri Patterson, SEMO P - Richie Rhodes, JSU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Matt Guice, EKU RB - Jason Ballard, TTU RB - Terry Ennis, EKU WR - Deandre Green, MUR WR - Andre Ralston, EKU TE - Nick Eller, EIU C - Eugene Amano, SEMO OG - Will Heineman, EKU OG - Justen Meyer, SEMO OT - Dan Connolly, SEMO OT - Frank Omiyale, TTU PK - Jesse Ohliger, MUR RS - Cortland Finnegan, SAM SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Mike Dunn, EKU DL - Kory Lothe, EIU DL - Marcus Lorick, EIU DL - Mark Tibbs, JSU DL - Darold Williams, SAM LB - Jonathan Crutcher, JSU LB - James Dumervil, TSU LB - Fred Miller, EIU DB - Laroni Gallishaw, MUR DB - Deon Giddens, TSU DB - Michael Hanley, MUR DB - Ahmed Safeullah, TSU P - David Simonhoff, SEMO 2004 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Ray Nelson, SAM RB - Charles Anthony, TSU RB - Oscar Bonds, JSU WR - Efrem Hill, SAM WR - Ryan Voss, EIU TE - Ray Goodson, SEMO C - John Pettus, JSU OG - Dan Bieg, SEMO OG - Rod Olds, JSU OT - Justin Ard, MUR OT - Frank Omiyale, TTU K - Josh Foster, TTU RS - Craig Agee, JSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Chad Dewberry, EKU DL - Marcus Lorick, EIU DL - Yusuf Sharif, TTU DL - Paul Thomas, TSU LB - Jamarr Day, EIU LB - Jerome Jones, EKU LB - Justen Rivers, EKU DB - Cortland Finnegan, SAM DB - Russell Green, JSU

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DB - Brandon Shelby, TTU DB - Pierre Wright, EKU P - David Simonhoff, SEMO SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Andrew Goodenough, SEMO QB - Matt Schabert, EIU RB - Donald Chapman, UTM RB - C.J. Hudson, EKU WR - Andre Ralston, EKU WR - Taurean Stephens, UTM TE - Patrick Bugg, EKU C - Pascal Matla, EIU OG - Eugene Russell, MUR OG - Steve Sobolewski, EIU OT - Dan Connolly, SEMO OT - Sean Dumford, EKU K - Derek Kutz, SEMO RS - Kyle Barber, EKU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Almonte Duncan, TSU DL - Kory Lothe, EIU DL - Andre Plummer, UTM DL - Marcus White, MUR LB - Jonathan Crutcher, JSU LB - LeMarcus Rowell, JSU LB - Brett Vavra, TTU DB - Ben Brown, EIU DB - Laroni Gallishaw, MUR DB - Russell Gambrell, UTM DB - Onsha Whitaker, MUR P - Richie Rhodes, JSU 2005 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Josh Greco, EKU RB - Clay Green, JSU RB - Don Chapman, UTM WR - Andre Ralston, EKU WR - Larry Shipp, TTU TE - Patrick Bugg, EKU C - Rod Olds, JSU OG - Jon Rueter, EIU OG - Kimani Brown, JSU OT - Eric Johnson, EIU OT - Sean Dumford, EKU K - Colin Schermann, SEMO RS - Cortland Finnegan, SAM FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Mark Cristiani, EKU DL - Justin Komondoreas, SEMO DL - Kory Lothe, EIU DL - Andre Plummer, UTM LB - Clint Sellers, EIU LB - Brandon Rosser, EKU LB - Wesley Holmes, TSU DB - Tristan Burge, EIU DB - Jamar Landrom, TSU DB - Kenny Brown, JSU DB - Cortland Finnegan, SAM P - David Simonhoff, SEMO SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Brady Wahlberg, UTM RB - Vincent Webb, EIU RB - Javarris Williams, TSU WR - Taurean Stephens, UTM WR - T.J. Milcic, SEMO TE - Joseph Tuineau, SEMO C - Pascal Matla, EIU OG - Alex Atkins, UTM OG - Shaun Sherrill, TTU OT - Anthony Rubican, EIU OT - Kevin Pughsley, SAM K - Josh Foster, TTU RS - Nick Turner, MUR SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Ernest Jones, TSU DL - Cardius Dowell, EKU DL - Edgar Jones, SEMO DL - John Jackson, TTU LB - Lucius Seymour, EIU LB - David Gilmore, UTM LB - Marcus Mayes, EKU DB - Brandon Fields, TTU DB - Tremayne Perkins, EKU DB - Mike Miller, SEMP DB - Haneef Haqq, JSU P - Tom Schofield, EIU ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM RB - Tim Holloman, SEMO RB - Javarris Williams, TSU RB - Cameron Kirnes, TTU WR - Maurice Marchman, MUR OL - Keith Gergel, JSU K - Zach Yates, EIU K - Colin Schermann, SEMO LB - Clint Sellers, EIU LB - Greg Rolfes, TTU DB - Darren Williams, JSU DB - Maurice Smith, TTU 2006 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Antonio Heffner, TSU RB - Don Chapman, UTM RB - Vincent Webb, EIU WR - Micah Rucker, EIU WR - Larry Shipp, TSU TE - Patrick Bugg, EKU C - Billy Krause, UTM OG - Jon Reuter, EIU OG - Alex Atkins, UTM

OT - Adam Hansen, UTM OT - Anthony Rubican, EIU K - Shannon Flemming, SAM RS - Jessie Burton, UTM FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Edgar Jones, SEMO DL - Mark Cristiani, EKU DL - Geoffrey Woods, TTU DL - Leonard Davis, TSU LB - Donald Thomas, EIU LB - Lucius Seymour, EIU LB - Adam Casper, SEMO DB - Tristan Burge, EIU DB - D. Rodgers-Cromartie, TSU DB - Brandon Gathof, EKU DB - Nikkieda Rutland, TSU P - David Simonhoff, SEMO SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Lee Sweeney, TTU RB - Javarris Williams, TSU RB - Clay Green, JSU WR - Tauren Rhetta, JSU WR - Jeff Moore, SAM TE - Adam Parsill, EIU C - Graham Lemmond, SAM OG - Keith Gergel, JSU OG - Cecil Newton, TSU OT - Eric Johnson, EIU OT - Sean Dumford, EKU K - Taylor Brown, UTM RS - Davin Walker, EKU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Greg Green, JSU DL - Pierre Walters, EIU DL - Nate Wilson, UTM DL - Joel Kilpatrick, UTM LB - Markeseo Jackson, UTM LB - LeMarcus Rowell, JSU LB - Brandon Rosser, EKU DB - Kenny Brown, JSU DB - Craig Agee, JSU DB - Kevin Rondo, UTM DB - Aaron Strong, TSU P - Chris Hicks, SAM ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM WR - Micah Rucker, EIU DB - Dontrelle Miller, UTM QB - Antonio Heffner, TSU QB - Lee Sweeney, TTU DL - Shaun Richardson, TSU RB - Bobby Washington, EKU LB - Tamar Butler, MUR QB - Cole Stinson, EIU WR - E.J. Daniel, UTM DT - Jeff Sobol, EIU DB - Montae Pitts, JSU OT - Derek Hardman, EKU OL - Devon May, JSU 2007 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Allan Holland, EKU RB - Chris Fletcher, APSU RB - Ademola Adeniji, EIU WR - Micah Rucker, EIU WR - Larry Shipp, TTU TE - DeAngelo Nelson, MUR C - Shawn Dedden, EKU OG - Chaz Millard, EIU OG - Bakahri Thornton, EKU OT - Anthony Rubican, EIU OT - Sean Dumford, EKU K - Gavin Hallford, JSU RS - Larry Shipp, TTU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Pierre Walters, EIU DL - Chris Coy, EKU DL - John Scott, JSU DL - Shaun Richardson, TSU LB - Donald Thomas, EIU LB - Adam Casper, SEMO LB - Josh Yarbrough, UTM DB - Derrick Huff, EKU DB - Brandon Gathof, EKU DB - D. Rodgers-Cromartie, TSU DB - Maurice Smith, TTU P - Doug Spada, SEMO SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Jeff Ehrhardt, MUR RB - Bobby Washington, EKU RB - Don Chapman, UTM WR - Rod Harper, MUR WR - Jeff Moore, SAM TE - Stephen Sizemore, EKU C - Drew Cairo-Gross, EIU OG - Devon May, JSU OG - Kevin Bannon, UTM OG - Cage Major, APSU OT - Cornelius Lewis, TSU OT - Adam Hansen, UTM K - Taylor Long, EKU RS - Maurice Dupree, JSU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Cardius Dowell, EKU DL - John Jackson, TTU DL - Geoffrey Woods, TTU DL - Ray Williams, UTM LB - George Anderson, EKU LB - Justin Curry, EKU LB - Devin Phillips, JSU DB - Rashad Haynes, EIU

DB - Ke’Andre Sams, EIU DB - Zach Denton, EKU DB - Derrick Parrott, MUR P - Kevin Cook, EIU ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM RS/RB - Terrence Holt, APSU P - Kevin Cook, EIU DB - Rashad Haynes, EIU OG - Kevin Mahoney, EIU QB - Cedric Johnson, JSU QB - Jeff Ehrhardt, MUR RB - Chris Evans, SAM OL - Thomas Gray, SAM WR - Miles Edwards, SEMO RB/RS - Henry Sailes, TTU QB - Cade Thompson, UTM 2008 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Cade Thompson, UTM RB - Travorus Bess, EIU RB - Javarris Williams, TSU WR - Maurice Dupree, JSU WR - Mike Hicks, UTM TE - Stephen Sizemore, EKU C - Cecil Newton, TSU OG - Chaz Millard, EIU OG - Kevin Bannon, UTM OT - Derek Hardman, EKU OT - Cornelius Lewis, TSU K - Taylor Long, EKU RS - Terrence Holt, APSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Pierre Walters, EIU DL - Chris Coy, EKU DL - Austen Lane, MUR DL - Ray Williams, UTM LB - Alexander Henderson, JSU LB - Nathan Williams, MUR LB - Nick Stauffer, SEMO DB - Kevis Buckley, APSU DB - Brandon Gathof, APSU DB - Carnell Clark, JSU DB - Dontrell Miller, UTM P - Doug Spada, SEMO SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Ryan Perrilloux, JSU RB - Daniel Jackson, JSU RB - Brandyn Young, UTM WR - Derrick Townsel, MUR WR - Walter Peoples, SEMO TE - DeAngelo Nelson, MUR C - Sam Reid, EKU OG - Keith Gergel, JSU OG - Scott Eller, TTU OT - Dumaka Atkins, TSU OT - Joe Gibbs, UTM K - Gavin Hallford, JSU RS - Maurice Dupree, JSU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Donovan Johnson, EIU DL - Jeff Sobol, EIU DL - Brandt Thomas, JSU DL - Maurice Davis, TSU LB - Daniel Becker, APSU LB - Tyjuan Jones, EKU LB - Josh Bey, UTM DB - Zach Denton, EKU DB - Eugene Clifford, TSU DB - Larry Williford, TSU DB - Maurice Smith, TTU P - Adam Ivey, UTM ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM RB - Ryan White, APSU WR - Stephon Fuqua, EKU DB - A.J. Davis, JSU QB - Ryan Perrilloux, JSU LB - Phillip Klaproth, SEMO DL - Marcus Broxie, TSU DB - Eugene Clifford, TSU LB - Rico Council, TSU WR/KR - JaJuan Spillman, TSU WR - Tim Benford, TTU WR - Mike Hicks, UTM 2009 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Ryan Perrilloux, JSU RB - Ryan White, APSU RB - Terrence Holt, APSU WR - Tim Benford, TTU WR - James Wilkerson, JSU TE - DeAngelo Nelson, MUR C - Chaz Millard, EIU OG - Tylor Chambers, JSU OG - Stanley Brooks, APSU OT - Derek Hardman, EKU OT - Joe Gibbs, UTM K - Austin Signor, EIU RS - Terrence Holt, APSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Austen Lane, MUR DL - Trevor Frericks, EIU DL - Andrew Soucy, EKU DL - Brandt Thomas, JSU LB - Alexander Henderson, JSU LB - Josh Bey, UTM LB - Daniel Becker, APSU DB - Eugene Clifford, TSU DB - T.J. Heath, JSU DB - Jeremy Caldwell, EKU

DB - CJ James, EIU P - Kienan Cullen, MUR SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Jake Christensen, EIU RB - Brandyn Young, UTM RB - Mon Williams, EIU WR - Garnett Phelps, EKU WR - Derrick Townsel, MUR TE - Cory Freeman, JSU C - Reggie Wade, JSU OG - Willie Henderson, EIU OG - Slade Adams, TTU OT - Chris Campbell, EIU OT - Curt Porter, JSU K - Kienan Cullen, MUR RS - Derrick Townsel, MUR SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Rocky Dee Peeler, APSU DL - Perry Burge, EIU DL - Chris Hall, EKU DL - Kellen Woodard, TSU LB - Jordan Dalrymle, EKU LB - Tamar Butler, MUR LB - John Jones, Jr., TSU DB - Kevis Buckley, APSU DB - Rashad Haynes, EIU DB - Carnell Clark, JSU DB - Anthony Levine, TSU P - Doug Spada, SEMO ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM QB - Jake Christensen, EIU RB - Mon Williams, EIU QB - T.J. Pryor, EKU WR/RS - Alan Bonner, JSU DL - Torrey Davis, JSU WR - Greg Smith, JSU RB - Jamal Young, JSU LB - Justin Woodlief, SEMO LB - John Jones, Jr., TSU OL - Slade Adams, TTU DB - Caleb Mitchell, TTU RB/RS - Jason McNair, UTM 2010 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Matt Scheible, SEMO RB - Henry Harris, SEMO RB - Mike Harris, MUR WR - Marcus Harris, MUR WR - Tim Benford, TTU TE - Cory Freeman, JSU C - Sean Middleton, SEMO OG - Bryan Curry, SEMO OG - Frank Knights, SEMO OT - Curt Porter, JSU OT - Evan Conrad, SEMO K - Kienan Cullen, MUR RS - Terrence Holt, APSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Andrew Soucy, EKU DL - Spyros Bazigos, EIU DL - Monte Lewis, JSU DL - J.J. Sanchez, SEMO LB - Nick Nasti, EIU LB - Jordan Dalrymple, EKU LB - Josh Bey, UTM DB - Jeremy Caldwell, EKU DB - Keginald Harris, JSU DB - Tylor Brock, SEMO DB - Eugene Clifford, TSU P - Kevin Cook, EIU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Casey Brockman, MUR RB - Terrence Holt, APSU RB - Preston Brown, TSU WR - Orlandus Harris, EKU WR - Jeffrey Cameron, JSU TE - Cody Bruns, EIU C - Tyler Ogletree, JSU OG - Justin Kay, JSU OG - Alex Davis, TSU OT - Gershom Jordan, TSU OT - Jeremy Buchanan, UTM K - James Esco, JSU RS - Dontrell Johnson, MUR SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Emory Attig, EKU DL - Jamison Wadley, JSU DL - Justin Hilliard, TTU DL - Tim Cox, UTM LB - Antonio Bonner, JSU LB - Joshua Jackson, SEMO LB - Justin Woodlief, SEMO LB - Rico Council, TSU DB - CJ James, EIU DB - Patrick McClellan, EKU DB - Dontrell Johnson, MUR DB - Kendal Harper, UTM P - Jordan Berry, EKU ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM QB - Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU P - Jordan Berry, EKU DL - Anthony Brown, EKU RB - Darius Barksdale, JSU P/QB - Coty Blanchard, JSU DL - Marquis George, JSU WR - Arthur Brackett, MUR RB - Mike Harris, MUR DB/RS - Dontrell Johnson, MUR LB - Wilson Robinson, TSU RB - Jocques Crawford, TTU

2011 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Casey Brockman, MUR RB - Matt Denham, EKU RB - Washaun Ealey, JSU RB - Mike Harris, MUR WR - Calvin McNairl, TSU WR - Tim Benford, TTU TE - Kenny Jones, UTM C - O.J. Enabosi, EKU OG - Scott Schweitzer, TTU OG - Michael Mancini, UTM OT - Aaron Adams, EKU OT - Patrick Ford, EKU K - Cody Sandlin, UTM RS - Jeremy Caldwell, EKU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Anthony Brown, EKU DL - Emory Attig, EKU DL - Jamison Wadley, JSU DL - Marcus Edwards, TTU LB - Ichiro Vance, EKU LB - Blake Peiffer, SEMO LB - Rico Council, TSU DB - Amius Smith, APSU DB - Justin Bell, EKU DB - Joseph Wylie, TSU DB - Richmond Tooley, TTU P - Jordan Berry, EKU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Matt Scheible, SEMO RB - Ryan White, APSU RB - Dontey Gay, TTU WR - Tyrone Goard, EKU WR - Quentin Sims, UTM TE - Von Wise, EIU C - Sherman Carter, TSU OG - Eric Zink, EIU OG - Kadeem Edwards, TSU OT - Raymond Hopson, MUR OT - Rogers Gaines, TSU K - Kienan Cullen, MUR RS - Dontrell Johnson, MUR SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Artavious Dowdell, EIU DL - Monte Lewis, JSU DL - Antonio Harper, TSU DL - Travis Adkins, TTU LB - Cory Leman, EIU LB - Sam Small, MUR LB - Qua Huzzie, MUR DB - Jeremy Caldwell, EKU DB - Patrick McClellan, EKU DB - A.J. Davis, JSU DB - Dontrell Johnson, MUR DB - Will Johnson, TTU P - Nick Campbell, TTU ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM LB - Kevin Hamlin, EKU RB - Washaun Ealey, JSU C - Max Holcombe, JSU LB - Sam Small, MUR LB - Qua Huzzie, MUR WR/RS - Spencer Davis, SEMO DB - Steven Godbolt, TSU QB - Michael German, TSU DB - Austin Tallant, TTU LB - Ben Johnson, UTM WR - Quentin Sims, UTM 2012 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Casey Brockman, MUR RB - Matt Denham, EKU RB - Trabis Ward, TSU WR - Erik Lora, EIU WR - Quentin Sims, UTM TE - A.C. Leonard, TSU C - Sherman Carter, TSU OG - Collin Seibert, EIU OG - Kadeem Edwards, TSU OT - Aaron Adams, EKU OT - Rogers Gaines, TSU K - Cameron Berra, EIU RS - Walter Powell, MUR FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Artavious Dowdell, EIU DL - Robert Knowles, EKU DL - DeMitrio Tyson, JSU DL - Montori Hughes, UTM LB - Anthony Brown, EKU LB - Blake Peiffer, SEMO LB - Ben Johnson, UTM DB - Nick Beard, EIU DB - Brooklyn Fox, EKU DB - Tylor Brock, SEMO DB - Steven Godbolt, TSU P - Chad Zinchini, TTU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU QB - Derek Carr, UTM RB - Jake Walker, EIU RB - Levi Terrell, SEMO WR - Tyrone Goard, EKU WR - Walter Powell, MUR TE - Sam Hendricks, EIU C - Kevin Kapellas, EIU OG - Justin Meredith, EKU OG - Tori Mobley, JSU OT - Patrick Ford, EKU OT - Roderick Tomlin, MUR

K - Jamin Godfrey, TSU RS - Ladarius Vanlier, TTU RS - Jason McNair, UTM SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Roosevelt Holliday, EIU DL - Pat Wertz, EIU DL - Shawn Shupperd, EKU DL - Antonio Harper, TSU DL - DJ Roberts, UTM LB - Ichiro Vance, EKU LB - Kevin Hamlin, EKU LB - Nick Thrasher, TSU DB - Justin Bell, EKU DB - Brandon Stanley, EKU DB - Daniel Fitzpatrick, TSU DB - Thad Williams, UTM P - James Satterfield, UTM ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM RB - Reco Williams, APSU LB - LeQuince McCall, EIU DB - Jermaine Hough, JSU RB - Jaamal Berry, MUR QB - Scott Lathrop, SEMO TE - A.C. Leonard, TSU TE - Joe Bowens, TSU WR - Da’Rick Rogers, TTU RS/RB - Ladarius Vanlier, TTU P - Chad Zinchini, TTU WR - Jeremy Butler, UTM 2013 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU RB - DaMarcus James, JSU RB - Shepard Little, EIU WR - Erik Lora, EIU WR - Walter Powell, MUR TE - Jeff LePak, EIU C - Max Holcombe, JSU OG - Collin Seibert, EIU OG - Kadeem Edwards, TSU OT - Dominic Pagliara, EIU OT - Wesley Sherrill, TTU K - Griffin Thomas, JSU RS - Walter Powell, MUR FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Anthony Bass, TSU DL - Pat Wertz, EIU DL - Antonio Harper, TSU DL - DJ Roberts, UTM LB - Nick Thrasher, TSU LB - Ben Johnson, UTM LB - Tony Bell, UTM DB - Daniel Fitzpatrick, TSU DB - Jourdan Wickliffe, EIU DB - Pierre Warren, JSU DB - Nick Beard, EIU P - Chad Zinchini, TTU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Max Shortell, JSU QB - Ronald Butler, TSU RB - Tim Broughton, TSU RB - DJ McNeil, UTM RB - Taylor Duncan, EIU WR - Jeremy Butler, UTM WR - Adam Drake, EIU TE - A.C. Leonard, TSU C - Nick Borre, EIU OG - Justin Meredith, EKU OG - Travon Carter, EKU OT - Charles Sweeton, UTM OT - Robert Myers, TSU K - Jamin Godfrey, TSU RS - Shepard Little, EIU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Dino Fanti, EIU DL - Anthony Brown, EKU DL - Caleb Lawrence, JSU DL - Malcolm Mitchell, TTU LB - Ichiro Vance, EKU LB - Robert Haynes, EIU LB - Tra’Darius Goff, TTU DB - J’Vontez Blackmon, UTM DB - Brandon Wicks, MUR DB - David Van Dyke, TSU DB - Marty Jones, TTU P - Jordan Berry, EKU ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM TE - Jeff LePak, EIU RB/RS - Shepard Little, EIU OL - Jimmy Lowery, EIU WR - Devin Borders, EKU WR - Josh Barge, JSU QB - Max Shortell, JSU DE - Chris Landrum, JSU QB - Maikhail Miller, MUR DT - Austin Black, SEMO CB/RS - De’Ante Saunders, TSU QB - Ronald Butler, TSU QB - Dylan Favre, UTM 2014 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Eli Jenkins, JSU RB - Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU RB - DaMarcus James, JSU WR - Adam Drake, EIU WR - Paul McRoberts, SEMO TE - Jeff LePak, EIU C - Max Holcombe, JSU OG - Collin Seibert, EIU

OG - Adam Wright, JSU OT - Charles Sweeton, UTM OT - Brett Eyckmans, EKU K - Ryan McCrum, SEMO RS - Pokey Harris, MUR FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Devaunte Sigler, JSU DL - LaMichael Fanning, JSU DL - Samquan Evans, TSU DL - Anthony Bass, TSU LB - Tony Bell, UTM LB - Nick Thrasher, TSU LB - Kamu Grugier-Hill, EIU DB - De’Ante Saunders, TSU DB - Jermaine Hough, JSU DB - Jourdan Wickliffe, EIU DB - Marty Jones, TTU P - Hamish MacInnes, JSU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Jalen Whitlow, EIU RB - Abou Toure, UTM RB - DeMichael Jackson, SEMO WR - Josh Barge, JSU WR - Janawski Davis, MUR TE - Bo Brummel, JSU C - Nick Borre, EIU OG - Trey Shelton, EKU OG - Robert Myers, TSU OT - Justin Lea, JSU OT - Evan Kanz, EIU K - Andrew Lloyd, EKU RS - Ladarius Vanlier, TTU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Dino Fanti, EIU DL - Chris Landrum, JSU DL - Caleb Lawrence, JSU DL - Gabe Terry, TSU LB - Ben Endress, JSU LB - Tyrelle Johnson, EKU LB - Robert Haynes, EIU DB - Brandon Stanley, EKU DB - Daniel Fitzpatrick, TSU DB - Tim Hamm-Bey, SEMO DB - Austin Tallant, TTU P - Jonathan King, TTU ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM QB - Jalen Whitlow, EIU K/P - Nick Bruno, EIU RB - Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU OT - Justin Lea, JSU DE - LaMichael Fanning, JSU DT - Devaunte Sigler, JSU TE - Bo Brummel, JSU DE - Gabe Terry, TSU WR - Brock McCoin, TTU P - Jonathan King, TTU LB - Nick Dance, UTM 2015 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Eli Jenkins, JSU RB - Troymaine Pope, JSU RB - Tremane McCullough, SEMO WR - Paul McRoberts, SEMO WR - Josh Barge, JSU TE - Ben Madon, EKU C - Casey Dunn, JSU OG - Adam Wright, JSU OG - Blake Burks, JSU OT - Justin Lea, JSU OT - Brett Eyckmans, EKU K - Lucas Williams, EKU RS - Ladarius Vanlier, TTU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Noah Spence, EKU DL - Dino Fanti, EIU DL - Chris Landrum, JSU DL - Ebenezer Ogundeko, TSU LB - Kamu Grugier-Hill, EIU LB - Dawson Wells, JSU LB - Tra’Darius Goff, TTU DB - Jourdan Wickliffe, EIU DB - Brandon Bender, JSU DB - Jermaine Hough, JSU DB - Folo Johnson, JSU P - Keith Wrzuszczak, EKU SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - KD Humphries, MUR QB - Jarod Neal, UTM RB - Devin Church, EIU RB - Roman Clay, MUR WR - Brock McCoin, TTU WR - Rod Wright, UTM WR - Patrick Smith, TSU TE - Jesse Blackburn, MUR C - Charles Mouton, TTU OG - Jessamen Dunker, TSU OG - Garret Baker, SEMO OT - Jackson Roberts, UTM OT - Jimmy Lowery, EIU K - Jackson Redditt, UTM RS - Lawon DeBardelaben, JSU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Devaunte Sigler, JSU DL - Darius Jackson, JSU DL - Bryce Krebs, EKU DL - Damani Taylor, UTM LB - Chris Kelly, EKU LB - Marquise Piton, EKU LB - Roper Garrett, SEMO DB - Marquis Clemons, UTM

DB - Maleek Hall, TTU DB - Dylan Chatman, EIU DB - DeQuinten Spraggins, MUR DB - Mike Ford, SEMO P - Alex Knight, SEMO ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM RB - Kendall Morris, APSU RB - Devin Church, EIU DB - Dylan Chatman, EIU RB - Ethan Thomas, EKU DE - Noah Spence, EKU DL - Desmond Owino, JSU LB - Joel McCandless, JSU RB - Tremane McCullough, SEMO QB - Dante Vandeven, SEMO DE - Ebenezer Ogundeko, TSU QB - O’Shay Ackerman-Carter, TSU WR - Patrick Smith, TSU DE - Damani Taylor, UTM 2016 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB - Eli Jenkins, JSU RB - Devin Church, EIU RB - Roc Thomas, JSU WR - Jordon Gandy, MUR WR - Patrick Smith, TSU TE - Jesse Blackburn, MUR C - Casey Dunn, JSU OG - Justin Lea, JSU OG - Robert Burleigh, UTM OT - Nick Johnson, JSU OT - Jessamen Dunker, TSU K - Lane Clark, TSU RS - Cameron Sanders, SEMO RS - Chris Rowland, TSU FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL - Ebenezer Ogundeko, TSU DL - Darius Jackson, JSU DL - Aaron Patrick, EKU DL - Randy Robinson, JSU LB - Siran Neal, JSU LB - Joel McCandless, JSU LB - Seth McDonald, EIU LB - Chad Meredith, SEMO DB - Marlon Bridges, JSU DB - Kahlid Hagens, UTM DB - Jaylen Hill, JSU DB - Ezra Robinson, TSU P - Alex Knight, SEMO SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - KD Humphries, MUR RB - Will Young, SEMO RB - Josh Clemons, JSU WR - Josh Barge, JSU WR - Dontez Byrd, TTU WR - Jared Beard, APSU TE - Ben Axline, UTM C - Kenneth Crenshaw, UTM OG - Kyron Samuels, JSU OG - Kevin Kenton, TSU OT - Evan Kanz, EIU OT - Dylan Cline, JSU K - Nick Madonia, TTU RS - Kyran Moore, APSU SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL - Keith Jones, UTM DL - Damani Taylor, UTM DL - David Johnson, EIU DL - Desmond Owino, JSU LB - Josh Poplar, TTU LB - Chris Collins, TSU LB - Gunnar Scholato, APSU DB - Kiante Northington, EKU DB - Reggie Hall, JSU DB - D’Montre Wade, MUR DB - Tae Martin, UTM P - Keith Wrzuszczak, EKU ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM RB/RS - Kentel Williams, APSU DL - David Johnson, EIU QB - Mitch Kimble, EIU TE - Dan Crimmins, EKU DB - Marlon Bridges, JSU RB - Roc Thomas, JSU DB - Zachary Wade, MUR QB - Jesse Hosket, SEMOO WR - Steven Newbold, TSU WR/RS - Chris Rowland, TSU RB - Yeedee Thaenrat, TTU QB - Michael Birdsong, TTU WR - Dontez Byrd, TTU WR/RS - Londell Lee, UTM

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OVC PLAYERS OF THE YEAR OFFENSE YEAR PLAYER 1963 Jim Baker, QB 1964 Carlton Flatt, QB 1965 Teddy Morris, QB 1966 Tommie Gray, HB 1967 Dickie Moore, HB 1968 Larry Tillman, QB 1969 Larry Schreiber, HB 1970 Larry Graham, QB 1971 Rick Fisher, TB 1972 George Greenfield, RB 1973 Alan Chadwick, QB 1974 Everett Talbert, RB 1975 Mike Moore, FB 1976 Ernie House, QB Everett Talbert, RB 1977 Phil Simms, QB 1978 Danny Johnson, RB 1979 John Hall, QB 1980 Sonny Defilippis, QB 1981 Gino Gibbs, QB 1982 Steve Bird, WR ** 1983 James Black, RB 1984 Vince Hall, TB 1985 Marvin Collier, QB 1986 Mike Clark, TB 1987 Trenton Lykes, QB 1988 Elroy Harris, TB 1989 Michael Proctor, QB 1990 Joe Campbell, TB 1991 Markus Thomas, TB 1992 Markus Thomas, TB ** 1993 Kippy Bayless, TB 1994 Kippy Bayless, TB 1995 Derrick Cullors, TB 1996 Mike Cherry, QB 1997 Tyrone Butterfield, WR Simon Fuentes, QB 1998 Leon Murray, QB 1999 Justin Fuente, QB 2000 Tony Romo, QB 2001 Tony Romo, QB 2002 Tony Romo, QB 2003 Efrem Hill, WR ** 2004 Charles Anthony, RB ** 2005 Josh Greco, QB 2006 Vincent Webb, RB Don Chapman, RB 2007 Allan Holland, QB 2008 Javarris Williams, RB 2009 Ryan Perrilloux, QB 2010 Henry Harris, RB 2011 Tim Benford, WR 2012 Erik Lora, WR ** 2013 Jimmy Garoppolo, QB ** 2014 Dy’Shawn Mobley, RB 2015 Eli Jenkins, QB ** 2016 Eli Jenkins, QB **

SCHOOL East Tennessee Austin Peay Middle Tennessee Morehead State Western Kentucky Murray State Tennessee Tech East Tennessee Murray State Murray State East Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Murray State Western Kentucky Austin Peay Murray State Eastern Kentucky Akron Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee Akron Youngstown State Eastern Kentucky Murray State Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee Murray State Murray State Tennessee State Eastern Kentucky Tennessee State Murray State Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Samford Tennessee State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois UT Martin Eastern Kentucky Tennessee State Jacksonville State Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State Jacksonville State

DEFENSE YEAR PLAYER 1963 John Mutchler, DE 1964 John Wheeler, NG 1965 Keith Atchley, NG 1966 Buddy Pfaadt, DB 1967 Ron Overbay, DB 1968 Ron Overbay, DB 1969 Lawrence Brame, DE 1970 Lawrence Brame, DE 1971 Jim Youngblood, LB 1972 Jim Youngblood, LB 1973 Lonnie Schuster, DT 1974 Virgil Livers, DB 1975 Rick Green, LB 1976 Biff Madon, LB 1977 Bob Bible, LB 1978 Mike Betts, DB 1979 Terry Love, DB 1980 George Floyd, DB 1981 George Floyd, DB ** 1982 Dennis Mix, DE 1983 Dave Arango, DL 1984 Fred Harvey, LB 1985 Don Griffin, DB ** 1986 Fred Harvey, LB ** 1987 Aaron Jones, DL Paul Solis, LB 1988 Don Thomas, LB 1989 Anthony Coleman, LB 1990 Marty Carter, DB 1991 David Wilkins, DE 1992 Mike Caldwell, LB 1993 Chad Bratzke, DE 1994 Doug Berg, DL 1995 William Hampton, DB 1996 Tony McCombs, LB 1997 Angel Rubio, DL 1998 Branon Vaughn, DE 1999 Lamar Carter, DE 2000 Chad Evitts, LB 2001 Yeremiah Bell, DB 2002 Nick Ricks, LB 2003 Cortland Finnegan, DB 2004 Justen Rivers, LB 2005 Clint Sellers, LB 2006 Donald Thomas, LB 2007 Derrick Huff, DB 2008 Nathan Williams, LB 2009 Austen Lane, DL 2010 Andrew Soucy, DL 2011 Rico Council, LB 2012 Blake Peiffer, LB 2013 Anthony Bass, DE 2014 Devaunte Sigler, DT 2015 Dino Fanti, DT Noah Spence, DE 2016 Darius Jackson, DE

SCHOOL Western Kentucky Murray State Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky East Tennessee East Tennessee Western Kentucky Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech Western Kentucky Western Kentucky Western Kentucky Western Kentucky Austin Peay Austin Peay Murray State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Akron Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Youngstown State Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Southeast Missouri Murray State Eastern Kentucky Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Samford Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Murray State Murray State Eastern Kentucky Tennessee State Southeast Missouri Tennessee State Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State

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OVC COACHES OF THE YEAR YEAR 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

COACH, SCHOOL Nick Denes, Western Kentucky Bill Dupes, Austin Peay Charles Murphy, Middle Tennessee Guy Penny, Morehead State Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Bill Furgerson, Murray State John Bell, East Tennessee Bill Peck, Middle Tennessee Don Wade, Tennessee Tech Don Wade, Tennessee Tech Jimmy Feix, Western Kentucky Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Don Wade, Tennessee Tech Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Boots Donnelly, Austin Peay Jimmy Feix, Western Kentucky Mike Gottfried, Murray State Jimmy Feix, Western Kentucky Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Jim Dennison, Akron Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Boots Donnelly, Middle Tennessee Bill Narduzzi, Youngstown State Boots Donnelly, Middle Tennessee Bill Baldridge, Morehead State Jim Tressel, Youngstown State Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Boots Donnelly, Middle Tennessee

YEAR 1990

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

COACH, SCHOOL Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Cole Proctor, Morehead State Joe Gilliam, Tennessee State Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Jim Ragland, Tennessee Tech Jim Ragland, Tennessee Tech John Mumford, Southeast Missouri Houston Nutt, Murray State Houston Nutt, Murray State Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky L.C. Cole, Tennessee State L.C. Cole, Tennessee State Jack Harbaugh, Western Kentucky Bob Spoo, Eastern Illinois Tim Billings, Southeast Missouri Bill Gray, Samford Jack Crowe, Jacksonville State Bob Spoo, Eastern Illinois Jason Simpson, UT Martin Danny Hope, Eastern Kentucky Dean Hood, Eastern Kentucky Bob Spoo, Eastern Illinois Tony Samuel, Southeast Missouri Watson Brown, Tennessee Tech Dino Babers, Eastern Illinois Dino Babers, Eastern Illinois John Grass, Jacksonville State John Grass, Jacksonville State John Grass, Jacksonville State

In 2003, the OVC’s Coach of the Year award was renamed the Roy Kidd Coach of the Year Award after the Eastern Kentucky legend who won the award 10 times during his career. He is pictured here with former EKU QB Ernie House.

MOST COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS Coach, School Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky Boots Donnelly, APSU/MTSU Jimmy Feix, Western Kentucky Bob Spoo, Eastern Illinois Don Wade, Tennessee Tech John Grass, Jacksonville State

Awards 10 4 3 3 3 3

OVC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR YEAR 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

COACH Don Chapman, RB Javarris Williams, RB Lee Sweeney, QB Jeff Ehrhardt, QB Tim Benford, WR T.J. Pryor, QB Coty Blanchard, P/QB Michael German, QB Scott Lathrop, QB Devin Borders, WR Justin Lea, OT Dante Vandeven, QB Marlon Bridges, DB

SCHOOL UT Martin Tennessee State Tennessee Tech Murray State Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State Tennessee State Southeast Missouri Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State

Jacksonville State’s Marlon Bridges was named OVC Freshman of the Year in 2016 after leading the Gamecocks in tackles (7.2/game) and forcing five fumbles (tied for the most nationally). He became the third different JSU player to earn the Freshman of the Year Award.

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ALL-TIME OVC FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICANS AKRON Brad Reese, LB - 1980, 1981 Wayne Grant, DL - 1985 Mike Clark, RB - 1986

Derrick Huff, DB - 2007 Taylor Long, K - 2008 Derek Hardman, OL - 2009 Noah Spence, DL - 2015

AUSTIN PEAY L.E. Oakley, E - 1950 Jack Bushofsky, G - 1960 Tim Chilcutt, HB - 1965 John Ogles, FB - 1966 Harold Roberts, E - 1970 Bob Bible, LB - 1977 Mike Betts, DB - 1978 Brett Williams, DE - 1980 Charles Tucker, OT - 1982 Richard Darden, DE - 1992

JACKSONVILLE STATE Curt Porter, OL - 2010 Griffin Thomas, K - 2013 Max Holcombe, OL - 2014 Casey Dunn, OL - 2015, 2016 Jermaine Hough, DB - 2015 Eli Jenkins, QB - 2015, 2016 Darius Jackson, DE - 2016

EAST TENNESSEE Ron Overbay, DB - 1968 William Casey, DB - 1970 EASTERN ILLINOIS Kevin Hill, OL - 2002 Nick Ricks, LB - 2002 Tony Romo, QB - 2002 J.R. Taylor, RB - 2002 Clint Sellers, LB - 2005 Tristan Burge, S - 2006 Donald Thomas, LB - 2006 Erik Lora, WR - 2012, 2013 Jimmy Garoppolo, QB - 2013 Collin Seibert, OL - 2013, 2014 Dino Fanti, DT - 2015 EASTERN KENTUCKY Don Daly, HB - 1952 Roy Kidd, QB - 1953 Jimmy Chittum, HB - 1963 Buddy Pfaadt, S - 1966 Aaron Marsh, SE - 1967 Jim Guice, QB - 1968 Fred Troike, OG - 1968 Teddy Taylor, NG - 1969 Everett Talbert, TB - 1974 Junior Hardin, LB - 1975 Roosevelt Kelly, C - 1976 Bob McIntyre, LB - 1979 George Floyd, ROV - 1980, 1981 Kevin Greve, OG - 1981 Steve Bird, SE - 1982 Chris Sullivan, C - 1983, 1984 Joe Spadafino, OG - 1985 Fred Harvey, LB - 1986 Aaron Jones, DT - 1987 Elroy Harris, TB - 1988 Jessie Small, DE - 1988 Al Jacevicius, OT - 1989, 1990 Carl Satterly, DT - 1991 Ernest Thompson, DL - 1991 Markus Thomas, TB - 1992 Chad Bratzke, DE - 1993 James Hand, OG - 1994, 1995 Marc Collins, P - 1995 Tony McCombs, LB - 1996 Chris Guyton, DB - 1997 Tyrone Hopson, OT - 1998 Alex Bannister, WR - 2000 Yeremiah Bell, DB - 2001 Pierre Wright, DB - 2004 Patrick Bugg, TE - 2005 90 • 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide

MIDDLE TENNESSEE Terry Sweeney, FB - 1956 Ralph Massey, T - 1957 G.E. McCormack, E - 1957 Jerry Hurst, E - 1957 George Dykes, E - 1963 Jimbo Pearson, HB - 1964 Keith Atchley, G - 1965 Mike Moore, FB - 1976 Roger Carroll, OG - 1983 Kelly Potter, PK - 1984 Don Griffin, DB - 1985 Don Thomas, LB - 1988 Joe Campbell, RB - 1990, 1991 Steve McAdoo, OT - 1991, 1992 Patrick Hicks, OT - 1993 Nathanial Claybrooks, LB - 1995 MOREHEAD STATE Dave Haverdick, T - 1969 John Christopher, P - 1982 Billy Poe, G - 1986 MURRAY STATE Al Giordana, G/LB - 1955 Gary Foltz, E - 1962 Don Clayton, TB - 1973 Eddie McFarland, DB - 1977 Terry Love, DB - 1979 Charley Wiles, G - 1986 Derrick Cullors, RB - 1995 William Hampton, DB - 1995, 1996 Shane Andrus, PK - 2001 Nathan Williams, LB - 2008 Austen Lane, DL - 2009 Walter Powell, WR/RS - 2012 Pokey Harris, RS - 2014 SAMFORD Efrem Hill, WR - 2003 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI Doug Berg, DL - 1994 Frank Russell, DB - 1995 Angel Rubio, DL - 1997 Willie Ponder, WR - 2002 Eugene Amano, OL - 2004 Edgar Jones, DL - 2006 David Simonhoff, P - 2006 Doug Spada, P - 2008 Henry Harris, RB - 2010 Sean Middleton, OL - 2010 Brandon Gabbard, LS - 2012

TENNESSEE STATE Colin Godfrey, P - 1990 Brent Alexander, DB - 1993 Bennie Anderson, OL - 1999 Charles Anthony, RB - 2003 Lamar Carter, DL - 1999 Avion Black, KR/PR - 1999 Charles Anthony, RB - 2003 Charles Anthony, RB - 2004 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, DB - 2006, 2007 Cornelius Lewis, OL - 2008 Javarris Williams, RB - 2008 Eugene Clifford, DB - 2010 A.C. Leonard, TE - 2012 Rogers Gaines, OL - 2012 Daniel Fitzpatrick, DB - 2013 Kadeem Edwards, OL - 2013 Nick Thrasher, LB - 2014 De’Ante Saunders, DB - 2014 Robert Myers, OL - 2014 Jessamen Dunker, OL - 2016 TENNESSEE TECH Tom Fann, T - 1952 Tommy Fackler, E - 1959, 1960 Dave Baxter, T - 1961 Larry Schreiber, B - 1969 Jim Youngblood, LB - 1971, 1972 Elois Grooms, DE - 1974 Ed Burns, OT - 1976 Wayne Anderson, PK - 1980 Ryan Weeks, PK - 1989 Robert Taylor, CB - 1996 Branon Vaughn, DE - 1999 D.J. Bleisath, DL - 2001 Chad Zinchini, P - 2013 UT MARTIN Dontrell Miller, DB - 2008 CJ Estelle, RS - 2011 Montori Hughes, DL - 2012 WESTERN KENTUCKY Jimmy Feix, QB - 1952 Jim Hardin, G - 1957 John Mutchler, E - 1963 Dale Lindsey, LB - 1964 Lawrence Brame, DE - 1970 Jim Barber, LB (Academic) - 1971 Virgil Livers, DB - 1974 John Bushong, DT - 1974 Dave Carter, C - 1976 Chip Carpenter, G - 1977 Pete Walters, G - 1980 Tim Ford, DE - 1980 Donnie Evans, DE - 1981 Patrick Goodman, C - 1999 Melvin Wisham, LB - 2000 Bobby Sippio, DB - 2000 YOUNGSTOWN STATE Paris Wicks, RB - 1981, 1982 Lists includes players named first-team All-Americans by the Associated Press, AFCA, Phil Steele, Sports Network/STATS and Walter Camp organizations.

OVC RECORD BOOK - INDIVIDUALS Note: Prior to 2002, the NCAA only recognized regular-season games for records-keeping purposes. Beginning in 2002, all postseason games are now included in league and NCAA records. FCS/I-AA playoff games prior to 2002 still are not factored into league or NCAA records.

TOTAL OFFENSE

MOST ATTEMPTS GAME: SEASON: CAREER:

86 - Bennie Coney, Eastern Kentucky vs. Murray State (11/14/15) 638 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2013) 1,928 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2010-13)

MOST YARDS GAME: SEASON: CAREER:

610 - Casey Brockman, Murray State vs. Tennessee State (2011) 5,112 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2013) 13,089 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2010-13)

ALL-PURPOSE GAME: SEASON:

399 - Kentel Williams, Austin Peay vs. Eastern Kentucky (11/13/16) 2,609 - Henry Harris, Southeast Missouri (2010)

RUSHING

MOST ATTEMPTS GAME: SEASON: CAREER:

52 - James Black, Akron vs. Austin Peay (1983) 351 - James Black, Akron (1983) 1,046 - Don Chapman, UT Martin (2004-07)

MOST YARDS GAME: SEASON: CAREER:

310 - Steve Chaney, Murray State vs. Austin Peay (2005) 1,788 - Troymaine Pope, Jacksonville State (2015) 5,149 - Markus Thomas, Eastern Kentucky (1989-92)

MOST YARDS PER CARRY GAME (min. 5 att.): 24.6 - Malik Harrison, Eastern Illinois vs. Tenn. Tech (10/24/15) SEASON (min. 50 att.): 9.1 - Ray Purvis, Middle Tennessee (1959) CAREER (min. 400 att.): 6.57 - Markus Thomas, Eastern Kentucky (1989-92) MOST TOUCHDOWNS GAME: 5 - Dy’Shawn Mobley, Eastern Kentucky vs. Murray State (2014) 5 - DaMarcus James, Jacksonville State vs. Austin Peay (2013) 5 - Derek White, Tennessee Tech vs. Concordia (Ala.) (2007) 5 - Daniel Williams, Austin Peay vs. UT Martin (1996) 5 - Paris Wicks, Youngstown State vs. Northern Iowa (1981) SEASON: 29 - DaMarcus James, Jacksonville State (2013) CAREER: 58 - Elroy Harris, Eastern Kentucky (1985-88) LONGEST RUN:

99 yds. - Bobby Washington, Eastern Ky. vs. Murray St. (2007) 99 yds. - Leon Washington, SE Missouri vs. Tennessee State (2013)

CONSECUTIVE 1,000-YARD SEASONS:

4 - Don Chapman, UT Martin (2004-07)

TOTAL OFFENSE (SEASON)

YEAR 2013 2015 2015 2012 2012 2014 2004 2011 1999 2015

PLAYER Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) Eli Jenkins (Jacksonville State) KD Humphries (Murray State) Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) Casey Brockman (Murray State) KD Humphries (Murray State) Ray Nelson (Samford) Casey Brockman (Murray State) Justin Fuente (Murray State) Jarod Neal (UT Martin)

YEARS 2010-13 2013-16 2012-16 2009-12 1986-89 2011-14 1987-90 2009-12 2009-12 1999-02

PLAYER Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) Eli Jenkins (Jacksonville State) K.D. Humphries (Murray State) Casey Brockman (Murray State) Michael Proctor (Murray State) Michael German (Tennessee State) Chris Swartz (Morehead State) Derek Carr (UT Martin) T.J. Pryor (Eastern Kentucky) Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois)

YEARS 2010 2009 1995 2002 2013 2002 2001 2012 2010 2005

PLAYER Henry Harris (Southeast Missouri) Terrence Holt (Austin Peay) Derrick Cullors (Murray State) Andre Raymond (Eastern Illinois) Shepard Little (Eastern Illinois) Jay Bailey (Austin Peay) Curtis Cooper (Southeast Missouri) Walter Powell (Murray State) Terrence Holt (Austin Peay) Clay Green (Jacksonville State) PLAYER Troymaine Pope (JSU) Mike Clark (AKR) Derrick Cullors (MUR) Charles Anthony (TSU) Henry Harris (SEMO) Charles Anthony (TSU) Markus Thomas (EKU) Matt Denham (EKU) James Black (AKR) Shephard Little (EIU)

YEARS 1989-92 2001-04 2004-07 1966-69 2005-08 1984-86 2003-06 2001-04 1968-71 1985-88

YARDS 13,089 11,448 10,742 10,502 9,886 8,752 8,648 8,484 8,341 8,059

ALL-PURPOSE (SEASON)

RUSHING (SEASON)

YEAR 2015 1986 1995 2004 2010 2003 1989 2011 1983 2013

YEAR 2013 1988 2014 2015 2004 2002 2001 2010 1992 1987 1995

TOTAL OFFENSE (CAREER)

YARDS 5,112 3,949 3,831 3,823 3,802 3,678 3,606 3,487 3,407 3,325

ATT 218 245 269 306 305 322 232 254 351 216

YDS 1788 1,786 1,765 1,739 1,735 1,708 1,620 1,570 1,568 1,548

RUSHING (CAREER)

PLAYER Markus Thomas (EKU) Charles Anthony (TSU) Don Chapman (UTM) Larry Schreiber (TTU) Javarris Williams (TSU) Mike Clark (AKR) Vincent Webb (EIU) C.J. Hudson (EKU) Jimmie Brooks (EKU) Elroy Harris (EKU)

ATT 784 910 1046 877 849 804 869 846 920 648

YDS 2,609 2,373 2,369 2,268 2,192 2,153 2,127 2,123 2,049 2,048 YDS/GM 119.2 162.4 160.5 158.1 144.6 142.3 147.3 130.8 142.5 110.6

YDS 5,149 5,057 5,017 4,421 4,329 4,257 4,233 4,149 3,842 3,829

TD’s 51 55 49 32 42 24 43 42 32 58

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS (SEASON) PLAYER Da’Marcus James (JSU) Elroy Harris (EKU) Dy’Shawn Mobley (EKU) Troymaine Pope (JSU) Oscar Bonds, JSU J.R. Taylor (EIU) J.R. Taylor (EIU) Henry Harris (SEMO) Markus Thomas (EKU) Elroy Harris (EKU) Derrick Cullors, MUR

TD 29 21 20 19 19 18 18 18 17 17 17

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS (CAREER)

YEAR 1985-88 1989-92 1999-02 2011-14 2004-07 1988-91 2013-16 2003-06 2001-04 2005-08 Eastern Kentucky running back Markus Thomas finished his career (1989-92) as the OVC’s all-time leading rusher (5,149 yards) and scorer (322 points).

PLAYER Elroy Harris (EKU) Markus Thomas (EKU) J.R. Taylor (EIU) Da’Marcus James (JSU) Don Chapman, UTM Joe Campbell (MTSU) Eli Jenkins (JSU) Vincent Webb (EIU) C.J. Hudson (EKU) Jarvis Williams (TSU)

TD 58 52 51 49 49 44 43 43 42 42

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PASSING

MOST ATTEMPTS GAME: 71 - Josh Greco, Eastern Kentucky vs. Eastern Illinois (2005) SEASON: 568 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2013) CAREER: 1,668 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2010-13) MOST COMPLETIONS GAME: 49 - KD Humphries, Murray State vs. Austin Peay (2016) SEASON: 375 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2013) CAREER: 1,047 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2010-13) MOST YARDS GAME: 600 - Casey Brockman, Murray State vs. Tennessee State (2011) SEASON: 5,050 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2013) CAREER: 13,156 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2010-13) HIGHEST COMPLETION PERCENTAGE GAME: 100% (16-of-16) - Tony Romo, Eastern Illinois vs. Indiana St. (2001) SEASON: 69.4% (359-of-517) - Casey Brockman, Murray State (2012) CAREER: 67.1% (331-of-493) - Mike Simpson, Eastern Illinois (1996-97) MOST TOUCHDOWNS GAME: 8 - Casey Brockman, Murray State (2012) SEASON: 53 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2013) CAREER: 118 - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (2010-13) LONGEST COMPLETION 99 yds. - Riley Walker to Fred Burnette, Tennessee St. vs. Jacksonville St. (2004) MOST CONSECUTIVE COMPLETIONS (GAME) 19 - Butch Mosby, Murray State vs. UT Martin (1993) MOST TWO-POINT CONVERSION PASSES COMPLETIONS (GAME) 3 - Billy Walker, Middle Tennessee vs. UT Martin (1967) MOST PASSING YARDS IN A HALF (GAME) 422 - Casey Brockman, Murray State vs. Tennessee State (2011) (NCAA Record)

YEAR 2013 2012 2015 2012 1999 2014 2011 2012 2002 2002 YEARS 2010-13 2012-16 2009-12 1987-90 1986-89 2011-14 2009-12 1999-02 2013-16 2000-03

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COMP 375 331 330 359 240 319 477 264 258 242

PASSING YARDS (CAREER)

PLAYER Jimmy Garoppolo (EIU) KD Humphries (MUR) Casey Brockman (MUR) Chris Swartz (MOR) Michael Proctor (MUR) Micheal German (TSU) Derek Carr (UTM) Tony Romo (EIU) Eli Jenkins (JSU) Stewart Childress (MUR)

ATT 1,668 1,458 1,405 1,407 1,148 1,145 1,110 941 1,031 1,118

COMP 1,047 895 938 774 578 655 665 584 583 649

PASS COMPLETIONS (SEASON)

YDS 5,050 3,823 3,778 3,729 3,497 3,483 3,276 3,276 3,165 3,132 YDS 13,156 10,458 9,990 9,028 8,682 8,669 8,428 8,212 7,652 7,581

YEAR 2013 2012 2012 2015 2014 2011 2016 2004 2012 2004 2002

PLAYER COMP Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) 375 Casey Brockman (Murray State) 359 Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) 331 KD Humphries (Murray State) 330 KD Humphries (Murray State) 319 Casey Brockman (Murray State) 316 KD Humphries (Murray State) 283 Andrew Goodenough (Southeast Missouri) 279 Derek Carr (UT Martin) 264 Ray Nelson (Samford) 258 Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois) 258

YEARS 2010-13 2012-16 2009-12 1987-90 2009-12 2011-14 2000-03 2006-09 1999-02 2002-05

PLAYER Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) KD Humphries (Murray State) Casey Brockman (Murray State) Chris Swartz (Morehead State) Derek Carr (UT Martin) Michael German (Tennessee State) Stewart Childress (Murray State) Lee Sweeney (Tennessee Tech) Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois) Brady Wahlberg (UT Martin)

YEARS 2010-13 2012-16 1987-90 2009-12 1986-89 2011-14

PLAYER Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) KD Humphries (Murray State) Chris Swartz (Morehead State) Casey Brockman (Murray State) Michael Proctor (Murray State) Michael German (Tennessee State)

YEARS 2010-13 1999-02 2012-16 2009-12 2009-12 2011-14 1997-99 1987-90 2012-15 1986-89

Jimmy Garoppolo shattered nearly every OVC quarterback record when he completed his career in 2013. The Walter Payton Award winner holds the OVC career total offense, passing yards and passing touchdown records.

PASSING YARDS (SEASON)

PLAYER ATT Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) 568 Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) 540 KD Humphries (Murray State) 532 Casey Brockman (Murray State) 517 Justin Fuente (Murray State) 400 KD Humphries (Murray State) 473 Casey Brockman (Murray State) 316 Derek Carr (UT Martin) 415 Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois) 407 Jack Tomco (Southeast Missouri) 372

YEAR 2013 2002 2012 2012 2015 2002 2012 2014 2000 1999

PASS COMPLETIONS (CAREER)

PASS ATTEMPTS (CAREER)

COMP 1,047 940 938 774 665 655 649 625 584 584 COMP 1,668 1,458 1,407 1,405 1,148 1,147

PASSING TOUCHDOWNS (CAREER) PLAYER Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois) KD Humphries (Murray State) Casey Brockman (Murray State) Derek Carr (UT Martin) Michael German (Tennessee State) Leon Murray (Murray State) Chris Swartz (Morehead State) Jarod Neal (UT Martin) Michael Porter (Murray State)

TD’S 118 85 73 71 69 65 56 55 53 52

PASSING TOUCHDOWNS (SEASON) PLAYER Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois) Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) Derek Carr (UT Martin) Jarod Neal (UT Martin) Jack Tomco (Southeast Missouri) Casey Brockman (Murray State) KD Humphries (Murray State) Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois) Justin Fuente (Murray State)

TD’S 53 34 31 31 30 29 28 27 27 27

RECEIVING MOST CATCHES GAME: 21 - Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois vs. Murray State (2012) SEASON: 136 - Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois (2012) (NCAA Record) CAREER: 332 - Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois (2009-13) MOST YARDS GAME: 316 - Aaron Marsh, Eastern Kentucky vs. Northwood (1967) SEASON: 1,664 - Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois (2012) CAREER: 4,006 - Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois (2009-13) MOST TOUCHDOWNS GAME: 5 - Marcus Harris, Murray State vs. Missouri State (2010) 5 - Quentin Sims, UT Martin vs. Jacksonville State (2012) 5 - Alan Bonner, Jacksonville State vs. UT Martin (2012) SEASON: 19 - Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois (2013) CAREER: 35 - Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois (2009-13) CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A CATCH 50 - Josh Barge, Jacksonville State (2013-16) (2nd in NCAA History)

SCORING MOST POINTS GAME: 36 - Derrick Cullors, Murray State vs. Morehead State (1995) 36 - Dy’Shawn Mobley, Eastern Kentucky vs. Murray State (2014) SEASON: 174 - DaMarcus James, Jacksonville State (2013) CAREER: 322 - Markus Thomas, Eastern Kentucky (1989-92) MOST TOUCHDOWNS GAME: 6 - Derrick Cullors, Murray State vs. Morehead State (1995) 6 - Dy’Shawn Mobley, Eastern Kentucky vs. Murray State (2014) SEASON: 29 - DaMarcus James, Jacksonville State (2013) CAREER: 54 - Markus Thomas, Eastern Kentucky (1989-92) MOST EXTRA POINTS GAME: 12 - Tom Hansen, UT Martin vs. Concordia (2008) SEASON: 77 - Cameron Berra, Eastern Illinois (2013) CAREER: 172 - Cameron Berra, Eastern Illinois (2010-13) MOST CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS GAME: 12 - Tom Hansen, UT Martin vs. Concordia (2008) SEASON: 56 - Chris Dill, Murray State (1995) CAREER: 100 - Garth Petrilli, Middle Tennessee (1991-93) MOST FIELD GOALS GAME: 7 - Ryan Weeks, Tennessee Tech vs. Chattanooga (1989) SEASON: 24 - Griffin Thomas, Jacksonville State (2013) CAREER: 59 - Jamin Godfrey, Tennessee State (2010-13) MOST POINTS SCORED BY KICKING GAME: 22 - Ryan Weeks, Tennessee Tech vs. Chattanooga (1989) SEASON: 134 - Griffin Thomas, Jacksonville State (2013) CAREER: 311 - Gavin Hallford, Jacksonville State (2004-08) MOST FG’S ATTEMPTS (CAREER) 91 - Jamin Godfrey, Tennessee State (2010-13) LONGEST FIELD GOAL 62 yds - Paul Hickert, Murray State vs. Eastern Kentucky (1986) MOST 2-POINT CONVERSIONS (CAREER) 8 - Bill Marston, Morehead State (1966-69)

RECEIVING

MOST PUNTS GAME: SEASON:

PUNTING 14 - Mike Johnson, Austin Peay vs. Tennessee Tech (1971) 14 - Bubba Beasley, UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky (1993) 93 - John Christopher, Morehead State (1982) 93 - Ben Campbell, Austin Peay (2014)

BEST PUNTING AVERAGE GAME: 59.3 - Jordan Berry, Eastern Kentucky vs. SE Missouri (2013) SEASON: 46.0 - David Simonhoff, Southeast Missouri (2004) LONGEST PUNT: 90 yds. - Brian Bivens, Murray St. vs. Southeast Missouri (2002) MOST BLOCKED PUNTS (Career): 9 - Taurean Rhetta, Jacksonville St. (2004-07)

RECEPTIONS (SEASON)

YEAR 2012 2013 2012 2014 2015 2003 2013 1967 2002 2012

PLAYER Erik Lora (EIU) Erik Lora (EIU) Walter Powell (MUR) Adam Drake (EIU) Josh Barge (JSU) Efrem Hill (SAM) Jeremy Butler (UTM) Harvey Tanner (MUR) Willie Ponder (SEMO) Quentin Sims (UTM)

YEAR 2009-13 2013-16 1967-70 2008-11 2007-10 2010-13 2012-15 2011-14 2003-06 2004-07

PLAYER Erik Lora (EIU) Josh Barge (JSU) Harold Roberts (APSU) Tim Benford (TTU) Marcus Harris (MUR) Walter Powell (MUR) Jeremy Harness (MUR) Adam Drake (EIU) Taurean Stephens (UTM) Larry Shipp (TTU)

YEAR 2012 2013 2002 2003 2014 2013 2012 2013 2005 2015

PLAYER Erik Lora (EIU) Erik Lora (EIU) Willie Ponder (SEMO) Efrem Hill (SAM) Adam Drake (EIU) Adam Drake (EIU) Walter Powell (MUR) Jeremy Butler (UTM) Andre Ralston (EKU) Josh Barge (JSU)

YEAR 2009-13 2000-03 2013-16 2008-11 2002-05 1967-70 2011-14 2004-07 1995-98 1975-78

PLAYER Erik Lora (EIU) C.J. Johnson (TSU) Josh Barge (JSU) Tim Benford (TTU) Andre Ralston (EKU) Harold Roberts (APSU) Adam Drake (EIU) Larry Shipp (TTU) Rondel Menendez (EKU) Craig Rolle (TTU)

YEAR 2013 2012 2003 2002 1999 2015 2013 2013 2006 2002 1968 2014 2016 YEAR 2009-13 2009-12 2000-03 1967-70 2010-13 2012-15 1995-98 2008-11 2004-07 2011-12 1998-00 2001-02 2011-14

REC 136 123 94 93 92 92 90 88 87 86

YDS 1,664 1,544 1,213 1,321 1,145 1,387 1,203 996 1,453 1,092

RECEPTIONS (CAREER) REC 332 247 232 217 216 208 204 202 201 195

YDS 4,006 3,611 3,005 3,104 2,471 2,650 2,326 2,979 2,148 2,950

RECEIVING YARDS (SEASON) REC 136 123 87 92 93 85 94 90 62 92

YDS 1,664 1,544 1,453 1,387 1,321 1,305 1,213 1,203 1,150 1,145

RECEIVING YARDS (CAREER) REC 332 194 247 217 165 232 202 195 145 146

YDS 4,006 3,903 2,611 3,104 3,095 3,005 2,979 2,950 2,902 2,813

YDS/REC 11.3 12.6 12.9 14.2 12.4 15.1 13.4 11.3 16.7 12.6 YDS/REC 12.1 14.6 13.0 14.3 11.4 12.7 11.4 14.7 10.7 15.1 YDS/REC 12.2 12.6 16.7 15.1 14.2 15.4 12.9 13.4 18.5 12.4

YDS/REC 12.1 20.1 14.6 14.3 18.8 13.0 14.7 15.1 20.0 19.3

RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS (SEASON) PLAYER Erik Lora (Eastern Illinois) Quentin Sims (UT Martin) Efrem Hill (Samford) Willie Ponder (Southeast Missouri) Terrance Tillman (Murray State) Rod Wright (UT Martin) Adam Drake (Eastern Illinois) Walter Powell (Murray State) Micah Rucker (Eastern Illinois) Will Bumphus (Eastern Illinois) Billy Hess (Murray State) Janawski Davis (Murray State) Patrick Smith (Tennessee State)

TD’s 19 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS (CAREER) PLAYER Erik Lora (Eastern Illinois) Chris Wright (Eastern Illinois) C.J. Johnson (Tennessee State) Harold Roberts (Austin Peay) Walter Powell (Murray State) Paul McRoberts (Southeast Missouri) Rondel Menendez (Eastern Kentucky) Tim Benford (Tennessee Tech Larry Shipp (Tennessee Tech) Quentin Sims (UT Martin) Terrance Tillman (Murray State) Willie Ponder (Southeast Missouri) Adam Drake (Eastern Illinois)

TD’s 35 32 32 31 29 29 27 27 27 26 26 26 26

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KICKOFF RETURNS

MOST RETURNS GAME: SEASON: CAREER:

11 - Ladarius Vanlier, Tennessee Tech vs. Murray State (2012) 52 - Terrence Holt, Austin Peay (2008) 191 - Terrence Holt, Austin Peay (2007-10) (NCAA Record)

MOST YARDS GAME: SEASON: CAREER:

250 - Terrence Holt, Austin Peay vs. North Dakota State (2008) 1,285 - Terrence Holt, Austin Peay (2008) 4,683 - Terrence Holt, Austin Peay (2007-10) (NCAA Record)

LONGEST KICK RETURN:

100 yds. - Buford Crager, Morehead St. vs. East Tennessee (1959) 100 yds. - Dickie Fulton, Tennessee Tech vs. East Tennessee (1973) 100 yds. - Leon Brown, Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay (1989) 100 yds. - Leon Brown, Eastern Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky (1992) 100 yds. - Darriel Ruffin, UT Martin vs. Murray State (1997) 100 yds. - Avion Black, Tennessee State vs. Jackson State (1999) 100 yds. - Avion Black, Tennessee State vs. Alabama A&M (1999) 100 yds. - Davin Walker, Eastern Kentucky vs. Murray State (2006) 100 yds. - Weldon Garlington, Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay (2011) 100 yds. - Darion Hall, Tennessee State vs. Eastern Kentucky (2014) 100 yds. - Pokey Harris, Murray State vs. Eastern Illinois (2014) 100 yds. - Pokey Harris, Murray State vs. Eastern Kentucky (2014) 100 yds. - Dontez Byrd, Tennessee Tech vs. Mercer (2016)

SCORING (SEASON) YEAR 2013 2013 1988 2014 2013 2001 1995 2015 2015 2013 2010 2004 1967

BEST KICK RETURN AVERAGE (Season): 34.2 - Avion Black, Tennessee State (1999) KICKOFF RETURNS FOR A TOUCHDOWN (Season): 3 - Larry Shipp, Tennessee Tech (2007)

MOST RETURNS GAME:

PUNT RETURNS

SEASON:

9 - Allen Coker, Western Kentucky vs. Butler (1971) 9 - Allen Coker, Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee (1972) 55 - Tommy Houk, Murray State (1980)

MOST YARDS GAME: SEASON:

183 - Dewayne Harper, UT Martin vs. Charleston Southern (1994) 564 - Dewayne Harper, UT Martin (1994)

LONGEST PUNT RETURN:

100 yds. - Phil Foster, Murray State vs. Morehead State (1959) 100 yds. - Walter Powell, Murray State vs. SE Missouri (2012 (FCS Record) MOST RETURNS FOR TD (GAME): 2 - Dewayne Harper, UT Martin vs. Charleston Southern (1994) 2 - Bobby Sippio, Western Ky. vs. Cumberland (1999) 2 - Frank Cutolo, Eastern Illinois vs. Ky. Wesleyan (2000) MOST RETURNS FOR TD (SEASON): 3 - Mo Hollingsworth, Morehead State (1971) 3 - Virgil Livers, Western Kentucky (1974) BEST PUNT RETURN AVG. (SEASON): 20.5 - Craig Agee, Jacksonville State (2004)

PLAYER POINTS DaMarcus James (Jacksonville St.) 174 Griffin Thomas (Jacksonville State) 134 Elroy Harris (Eastern Kentucky) 128 Dy’Shawn Mobley (Eastern Kentucky) 126 Erik Lora (Eastern Illinois) 124 J.R. Taylor (Eastern Illinois) 120 Derrick Cullors (Murray State) 120 Troymaine Pope (Jacksonville St.) 120 Connor Rouleau (Jacksonville St.) 116 Shephard Little (Eastern Illinois) 114 Henry Harris (Southeast Missouri) 114 Oscar Bonds (Jacksonville State) 114 Dickie Moore (Western Kentucky) 114

SCORING (CAREER) YEAR 1989-92 2004-08 2010-13 1999-02 2004-07 2008-11 1985-88 1991-94 2001-04 2010-13

PLAYER POINTS Markus Thomas (Eastern Kentucky) 322 Gavin Hallford (Jacksonville State) 311 Jamin Godfrey (Tennessee State) 311 J.R. Taylor (Eastern Illinois) 310 Don Chapman (UT Martin) 296 Kienan Cullen (Murray State) 295 Elroy Harris (Eastern Kentucky) 288 Garth Petrilli (Middle Tennessee) 280 Charles Anthony (Tennessee State) 276 Cameron Berra (Eastern Illinois) 274

CAREER KICK RETURN (KICK + PUNT) YARDAGE: 5,230 - Terrence Holt, APSU (2007-10) (NCAA Record) CAREER KICK RETURNS (KICK + PUNT): 241 - Terrence Holt, Austin Peay (2007-10) (NCAA Record)

INTERCEPTIONS

MOST INTERCEPTIONS GAME: 4 - Jim Pickens, Western Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky (1948) 4 - Buddy Pfaadt, Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay (1966) 4 - Bud Qualk, Murray State vs. Austin Peay (1969) 4 - Jim Hardie, Austin Peay vs. Morehead State (1970) 4 - Pat Smith, Eastern Kentucky vs. Marshall (1986) 4 - Marty Jones, Tennessee Tech vs. Eastern Kentucky (2014) SEASON: 12 - John Fitzpatrick, Tennessee Tech (1972) CAREER: 22 - Robert Taylor, Tennessee Tech (1993-96) 22 - George Floyd, Eastern Kentucky (1978-81) 22 - Bill Casey, East Tennessee (1968-70) MOST YARDS GAME: SEASON: CAREER:

119 - Bobby Sippio, Western Kentucky vs. Tennessee State (2000) 280 - William Hampton, Murray State (1995) 409 - William Hampton, Murray State (1993-96)

MOST INTERCEPTIONS FOR TOUCHDOWNS SEASON: 4 - William Hampton, Murray State (1995) (NCAA Record) CAREER: 6 - William Hampton, Murray State (1993-96) LONGEST INT. RET.:

100 yds. - Ray Oldham, Middle Tennessee vs. Chattanooga (1970) 100 yds. - George Floyd, Eastern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State (1980) 100 yds. - Eddie Calvin, Southeast Missouri vs. Southwest Baptist (2007) 100 yds. - Branden Spann, Southeast Missouri vs. Tennessee Tech (2012) CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A INTERCEPTION FOR A TD: 4 - Jacksonville State (2006-07)

OTHER RECORDS

CONSECUTIVE OVERTIME GAMES: 3 - Jacksonville State (2013) (NCAA Record) LONGEST FUMBLE RETURN: 99 yds. - Ray Neal, Middle Tennessee vs. Muskingum (1964) MOST DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS - SEASON (PLAYER): 5 - Dontrell Miller, UT Martin (2008) (NCAA Record) MOST FUMBLE RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWN - SEASON (TEAM): 6 - UT Martin (2008) (NCAA Record) TOTAL TACKLES - SEASON: 221 - Brad Reese, Akron (1980) CONSECUTIVE GAMES STARTED - CAREER: 49 - Max Holcombe, Jacksonville State (2011-14) LONGEST OVERALL WIN STREAK (ALL GAMES): LONGEST OVERALL LOSING STREAK (ALL GAMES): LONGEST OVERALL WIN STREAK (OVC GAMES): LONGEST OVERALL LOSING STREAK (OVC GAMES): 94 • 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide

18 - Eastern Kentucky (1982-83) 27 - Morehead State (1952-55) 26 - Eastern Kentucky (1992-95) 43 - UT Martin (1996-2003)

Austin Peay’s Terrence Holt finished his career as the NCAA all-time leader (all divisions) in kickoff returns (191) and kickoff yards (4,683). He is also the only player with four 1,000+ yard kick return seasons.

OVC RECORD BOOK - TEAM SINGLE GAME Most Points: Most Points in an OVC Game:

97 - UT Martin vs. Bethel (1995) 76 - Tennessee State vs. UT Martin (1998) 76 - UT Martin vs. Murray State (2007) Most Combined Pts. in OVC Game: 125 - UT Martin (66) vs. Murray State (59) (2012) Most Points in a Half: 62 - Murray State vs. Campbellsville (2013) Most Touchdowns: 14 - UT Martin vs. Bethel (1995) Most PAT Kicks: 13 - UT Martin vs. Bethel (1995) Most 2-Pt. Conversions: 3 - Middle Tennessee vs. UT Martin (1967) 3 - Eastern Kentucky vs. Northwood (1968) 3 - Tennessee Tech vs. UT Martin (1980) Most Touchdowns Rushing: 9 - UT Martin vs. Bethel (1995) Most Touchdowns Passing: 8 - Murray State vs. Tennessee State (2011) 8 - Murray State vs. UT Martin (2012) Most First Downs: 40 - Murray State vs. UT Martin (2012) Most First Downs Rushing: 29 - Austin Peay vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (1994) Most First Downs Passing: 30 - Murray State vs. Tennessee State (2011) 30 - Murray State vs. UT Martin (2012) Most Plays: 123 - Eastern Kentucky vs. Murray State (2015) (NCAA Record) Most Combined Plays: 210 - Murray State (110) vs. Eastern Illinois (100) (2012) Most Total Yards: 821 - UT Martin vs. Murray State (2007) Most Combined Total Yards: 1,423 - Murray State (816) vs. Missouri State (607) (2010) Most Yards Rushing: 674 - Austin Peay vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (1994) Most Combined Rushing Yards: 850 - Jacksonville St. (440) & SE Missouri (410) (2013) (NCAA Record) Fewest Yards Rushing: -88 - Morehead State vs. Austin Peay (1983) Most Rushing Attempts: 83 - Tennessee Tech vs. Morningside (1972) 83 - Eastern Kentucky vs. Morehead State (1989) Fewest Rushing Attempts: 5 - UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky (1995) Best Rushing Average: 12.0 - Murray State vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (2014) Most Yards Passing: 630 - Murray State vs. Tennessee State (2011) Most Passes Attempted: 73 - Murray State vs. Tennessee State (2011) Most Passes Completed: 50 - Murray State vs. Tennessee Tech (2014) Best Completion Percentage: .957 (22-of-23) - Murray State vs. UT Martin (1993) Most 2-Pt Conv. Pass Comp.: 3 - Middle Tennessee vs. UT Martin (1967) 3 - Tennessee Tech vs. UT Martin (1980) Most Field Goals Kicked: 7 - Tennessee Tech vs. Chattanooga (1989) Most Safeties Scored: 2 - Austin Peay vs. Middle Tennessee (1968) 2 - Tennessee Tech vs. Murray State (1993) 2 - Middle Tennessee vs. Tennessee State (1996) 2 - Murray State vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (2009) Most Kickoffs: 14 - UT Martin vs. Bethel (1995) 14 - UT Martin vs. Concordia (2008) Most Kickoffs Returned: 12 - Murray State vs. UT Martin (2007) Most Kickoff Return Yards: 325 - Tennessee State vs. Jackson State (1999) Most Punts: 14 - Austin Peay vs. Tennessee Tech (1971) 14 - UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky (1993) Best Punting Average: 59.3 - Eastern Kentucky vs. Southeast Missouri (2013) Most Punt Return Yards: 190 - Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech (2013) Most Interceptions: 7 - Western Kentucky vs. Morehead State (1965) 7 - East Tennessee vs. Austin Peay (1971) 7 - Tennessee Tech vs. Middle Tennessee (1981) 7 - Middle Tennessee vs. Akron (1985) Most Interception Return Yds.: 218 - Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Kentucky (2016) Most Fumbles: 14 - Middle Tennessee vs. Murray State (1976) Most Fumbles Lost: 9 - Middle Tennessee vs. Murray State (1976) Most Fumbles Recovered: 9 - Murray State vs. Middle Tennessee (1976) Most Yards Penalized: 201 - Eastern Kentucky vs. Morehead State (1988) Fewest Total Yds. Allowed: 1 - Tennessee Tech vs. Morehead State (1975) Fewest Rush Yds. Allowed: -88 - Austin Peay vs. Morehead State (1983) Fewest Passing Yds. Allowed: -3 - Western Kentucky vs. Austin Peay (1973)

Jacksonville State’s Troymaine Pope set the OVC single-season rushing record (1,788) in 2015. During the playoffs Pope rushed for 234 and 250 yards in back-to-back games in helping the Gamecocks to the FCS Title Game.

During his career at Southeast Missouri (2008-11) quarterback Matt Scheible became the first player in OVC history to pass for 4,000 or more yards (4,841) and rush for 2,000 or more yards (2,595) in a career. His 7,436 yards of total offense ranks in the Top 10 in league history.

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SEASON Most Points Scored: Fewest Points Scored: Most Touchdowns Scored: Most PAT’s Kicked: Most Points Scored Kicking: Most Field Goals Kicked: Most Safeties Scored: Most Touchdowns Rushing: Most Touchdowns Passing:

675 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 20 - Morehead State (1953) 95 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 78 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 134 - Jacksonville State (2013) 24 - Jacksonville State (2013) 4 - Middle Tennessee (1965) 53 - Jacksonville State (2015) 55 - Eastern Illinois (2013)

Most First Downs: Most First Downs Rushing: Most First Downs Passing:

395 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 199 - Jacksonville State (2015) 213 - Eastern Illinois (2013)

Most Plays: Most Total Yards: KICKOFF RETURNS Most Total Yards Per Game: Most Yards Rushing: Most Rushing Attempts: Best Rushing Average: Most Yards Passing: Most Passes Attempted: Most Passes Completed: Best Passing Yards Average: Best Completion Percentage:

1,219 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 8,253 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 589.5 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 4,511 - Jacksonville State (2015) 758 - Jacksonville State (2013) 311.4 - Middle Tennessee (1959) 5,213 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 608 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 395 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 372.4 - Eastern Illinois (2013) 69.4 - Murray State (2012)

EIU’s Erik Lora had one of the greatest seasons for a wide receiver in NCAA history in 2012. He set the all-time FCS record for receptions in a season (136) and also racked up 1,664 receiving yards, which set a new OVC record and ranked fifth in NCAA history.

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Fewest Interceptions Thrown: Most Interceptions Thrown: Consecutive Passes Without INT:

0 - Western Kentucky (2000) 35 - Austin Peay (1969) 218 - Eastern Illinois (2007)

Most Kickoffs Returned: Most Kickoff Return Yards: Most Punts: Best Punting Average: Most Punts Returned: Most Punt Return Yards:

85 - Morehead State (1994) 1,586 - Tennessee Tech (2007) 98 - Austin Peay (2014) 45.1 - Tennessee State (1990) 60 - Western Kentucky (1974) 633 - Eastern Kentucky (1967)

Most Fumbles Lost: Most Penalties: Most Penalty Yards: Fewest Yards Penalized:

36 - Middle Tennessee (1976) 143 - Tennessee State (1998) 1,345 - Tennessee State (1999) 250 - Middle Tennessee (1954)

Fewest Points Allowed: Most Points Allowed:

40 - Middle Tennessee (1957) 556 - Morehead State (1994)

Fewest First Downs Allowed: Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Rushing Yds Allowed: Fewest Passing Yds Allowed: Fewest TD Passes Allowed:

84 - Middle Tennessee (1957) 1,511 - Western Kentucky (1971) 485 - Western Kentucky (1963) 365 - Western Kentucky (1960) 1 - Middle Tennessee (1957) 1 - Tennessee Tech (1972) 1 - Middle Tennessee (1990)

Most Interceptions: Most Fumbles Recovered: Most Punts Blocked:

34 - East Tennessee (1969) 40 - Murray State (1976) 9 - Middle Tennessee (1988)

Murray State kicker Rob Hart set OVC records for field goals in a season (22) and points scored in a season (112) in 1996. The barefooted kicker earned first-team All-OVC honors in 1996 and 1997.

YEAR-BY-YEAR STATISTICAL LEADERS RUSHING YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

PLAYER Winnie Dill, MUR Winnie Dill, MUR Phil Foster, MUR Gene McFadden, WKU Gene McFadden, WKU Bobby Young, MTSU Don Daly, EKU Carl Walker, MUR Tillman Harris, MTSU Moe Wright, TTU Bucky Pitts, MTSU W.J. Schumaker, TTU Ronnie Quillen, ETSU Phil Morgan, ETSU Tommy Glover, MUR Ron Reeves, TTU Tommy Glover, MUR Dickie Moore, WKU John Ogles, APSU Dickie Moore, WKU Larry Schreiber, TTU Larry Schreiber, TTU Jim Brooks, EKU Rick Fisher, MUR George Greenfield, MUR Don Clayton, MUR Everett Talbert, EKU Mike Moore, MTSU Mike Moore, MTSU Mike Moore, MTSU Danny Johnson, MUR Bernard McIntosh, MOR Dennis Brumfield, AKR Paris Wicks, YSU Paris Wicks, YSU James Black, AKR Vince Hall, MTSU Mike Clark, AKR Mike Clark, AKR Elroy Harris, EKU Elroy Harris, EKU Markus Thomas, EKU Joe Campbell, MTSU Markus Thomas, EKU Kelvin Anderson, SEMO Leon Brown, EKU Kippy Bayless, MTSU Derrick Cullors, MUR William Murrell, EKU Anthony Downs, MUR Torin Kirtsey, MTSU Rod Smart, WKU Travis Rogers, TTU C.J. Hudson, EKU J.R. Taylor, EIU Charles Anthony, TSU Charles Anthony, TSU Don Chapman, UTM Don Chapman, UTM Chris Fletcher, APSU Javarris Williams, TSU Ryan White, APSU Henry Harris, SEMO Matt Denham, EKU Trabis Ward, TSU Shepard Little, EIU Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU Troymaine Pope, JSU Devin Church, EIU

ATT 89 114 71 110 108 186 110 89 80 104 104 131 143 105 138 149 145 203 247 208 286 271 248 224 251 242 262 212 249 296 253 124 254 245 282 351 260 301 245 192 277 232 151 178 205 144 268 269 192 210 154 188 137 217 254 322 306 302 269 251 207 230 305 254 309 216 258 218 197

YDS 602 463 519 568 601 1082 699 667 571 684 639 874 728 708 599 555 697 1055 1054 1444 1251 1522 913 1078 1155 1403 1478 1247 1188 1015 1217 745 1000 1363 1392 1568 1439 1299 1786 1152 1543 1620 1136 1353 1371 1046 1346 1765 1115 1011 774 1249 809 1221 1522 1708 1739 1396 1412 1343 1037 1081 1735 1570 1422 1548 1491 1788 1066

PASSING Y/RUSH 6.7 4.1 7.0 5.3 5.6 5.8 6.3 7.4 7.1 6.6 6.0 6.7 5.0 6.7 4.3 3.7 4.8 5.2 4.3 6.9 4.4 5.6 5.3 4.7 4.6 5.8 5.6 5.6 4.8 3.4 4.8 6.0 3.9 5.7 4.9 4.5 5.5 4.3 7.3 6.0 5.6 7.0 7.5 7.6 6.7 7.3 5.0 6.6 5.8 4.8 5.0 6.6 5.9 5.6 6.0 5.3 5.7 4.6 5.2 5.4 5.0 4.7 5.7 6.2 4.6 7.2 5.8 8.2 5.4

Y/GAME 70.8 59.9 55.5 69.7 105.5 105.4 160.4 125.1 152.2 91.3 107.8 115.5 140.3 147.8 113.4 108.0 92.3 110.6 74.5 90.9 123.9 126.5 142.5 130.8 118.1 162.4 115.2 154.3 147.3 113.6 123.0 137.1 116.2 122.4 160.5 101.4 101.1 96.8 113.6 89.9 135.7 126.8 142.3 158.1 126.9 128.4 122.1 103.7 98.3 144.6 130.8 129.3 110.6 114.7 119.2 96.9

YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

PLAYER Not available Not available Charles Porter, MOR Jimmy Feix, WKU Jimmy Feix, WKU Whitey Sanders, WKU Jerry Nassand, WKU Francis Reynolds, MTSU Carrol Van Hooser, WKU Bobby Hallum, MTSU Denny Wedge, WKU Gordon Mason, TTU Gordon Mason, TTU Jim Baker, ETSU Tony Fioravanti, MTSU Teddy Morris, MTSU Teddy Morris, MTSU Teddy Morris, MTSU Jim Guice, EKU Larry Tillman, MUR Larry Tillman, MUR Matt Haug, MUR Larry Graham, ETSU Rich McGlothin, ETSU Alan Chadwick, ETSU Alan Chadwick, ETSU Dennis Tomek, WKU Mike Hobbie, MUR Phil Simms, MOR Phil Simms, MOR John Hall, WKU John Hall, WKU Gino Gibbs, MUR Ralph Antone, WKU Tuck Woolum, EKU Mickey Corwin, MTSU Mike Hanlin, MOR Adrian Breen, MOR Adrian Breen, MOR Michael Proctor, MUR Michael Proctor, MUR Michael Proctor, MUR Chris Swartz, MOR James Wade, TSU James Wade, TSU Mike Jones, TTU Kelly Holcomb, MTSU Jeff McCrone, UTM Mike Cherry, MUR Jonathan Quinn, MTSU Leon Murray, TSU Justin Fuente, MUR Stewart Childress, MUR Shannon Harris, TSU Tony Romo, EIU Ray Nelson, SAM Andrew Goodenough, SEMO Josh Greco, EKU Lee Sweeney, TTU Jeff Ehrhardt, MUR Cade Thompson, UTM Cade Thompson, UTM Derek Carr, UTM Casey Brockman, MUR Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU KD Humphries, MUR KD Humphriers, MUR KD Humphries, MUR

ATT. 219 181 176 76 126 94 101 66 76 117 128 111 159 139 156 211 226 380 307 311 243 233 220 320 156 260 241 367 209 215 175 191 208 202 316 232 347 287 277 375 354 243 308 271 244 394 301 293 353 400 392 382 407 408 466 387 356 393 328 339 328 477 540 568 473 532 283

COMP. 145 86 111 43 60 39 41 36 25 53 62 64 83 87 84 108 117 190 162 161 135 101 105 185 70 118 115 134 106 108 79 101 111 117 167 114 202 152 132 192 210 132 163 148 146 241 170 167 183 240 230 211 258 242 279 222 189 236 190 207 191 316 331 375 319 330 442

INT. 9 12 8 5 8 8 8 5 9 10 8 12 9 7 9 12 12 17 17 29 11 14 18 15 12 21 12 13 10 13 5 11 11 10 12 13 9 11 7 16 12 11 12 9 9 17 14 10 12 9 10 6 16 9 15 19 17 12 14 15 12 9 15 9 12 7 11

YDS. TD’S 2345 20 1189 8 1581 15 540 4 805 5 757 8 528 1 551 11 420 4 903 6 878 2 859 7 1055 9 1325 12 999 7 1749 16 1468 14 2291 18 2206 25 2327 19 1701 10 1338 4 1176 11 2173 9 1017 9 1329 5 1375 5 2041 15 1439 12 1418 10 1243 10 1356 8 1544 11 1658 14 1897 20 1373 6 2301 16 2375 12 1987 9 2812 22 2548 20 2020 15 2541 10 2000 18 2154 15 2519 17 2406 18 2209 16 3002 22 3497 27 2928 20 3008 26 3165 34 2759 23 2820 16 2861 25 2292 17 2567 21 2680 24 2546 16 2543 13 3276 25 3823 31 5050 53 3483 27 3778 22 3116 23

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YEAR-BY-YEAR STATISTICAL LEADERS TOTAL OFFENSE YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

NAME PLAYS Winnie Dill, MUR Winnie Dill, MUR 114 Charles Porter, MOR Jimmy Feix, WKU 201 Jimmy Feix, WKU 196 Bobby Young, MTSU 201 Jerry Nassano, WKU Francis Reynolds, MTSU 129 Bill Robinson, TTU Bobby Hallum, MTSU 184 Bobby Hallum, MTSU 170 Gordon Mason, TTU 207 Henry Schutte, MOR 176 Jim Baker, ETSU 203 Jim Baker, ETSU 188 Jim Baker, ETSU 213 Charlie Forrest, MUR 236 Teddy Morris, MTSU 300 Carl Williams, APSU 276 Larry Tillman, MUR 464 Larry Tillman, MUR 373 Matt Haug, MUR 363 Larry Graham, ETSU 352 Dave Schaetzke, MOR 275 Alan Chadwick, ETSU 276 Alan Chadwick, ETSU 379 Everett Talbert, EKU 262 Mike Moore, MTSU 212 Ernie House, EKU 274 Phil Simms, MOR 363 John Hall, WKU 263 Brown Sanford, MTSU 308 Sonny Defilippis, APSU 432 Gino Gibbs, MUR 367 Tuck Woolum, EKU 264 Mickey Corwin, MTSU 262 Kevin Sisk, MUR 338 Marvin Collier, MTSU 262 Trenton Lykes, YSU 418 Michael Proctor, MUR 359 Michael Proctor, MUR 436 Michael Proctor, MUR 523 Chris Swartz, MOR 380 James Wade, TSU 296 James Wade, TSU 424 Daryl Williams, TSU 338 Kelly Holcomb, MTSU 312 Jeff McCrone, UTM 428 Mike Cherry, MUR 348 Jonathan Quinn, MTSU 359 Leon Murray, TSU 411 Justin Fuente, MUR 436 Stewart Childress, MUR 441 Shannon Harris, TSU 445 Tony Romo, EIU 442 Ray Nelson, SAM 523 Ray Nelson, SAM 627 Josh Greco, EKU 474 Lee Sweeney, TTU 400 Jeff Ehrhardt, MUR 539 Antonio Heffner, TSU 365 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU 334 Casey Brockman, MUR 399 Casey Brockman, MUR 568 Casey Brockman, MUR 619 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU 638 KD Humphries, MUR 565 Eli Jenkins, JSU 566 KD Humphries, MUR 529

RUSH 602 463 437 9 -35 1082 109 11 348 460 373 195 225 406 350 366 590 184 367 35 7 -139 59 226 163 124 1478 1247 133 -27 12 -88 581 563 54 63 277 594 198 197 515 451 -109 -110 60 319 97 -49 -97 170 54 -90 -43 129 -16 381 799 183 -25 375 503 443 292 211 73 62 195 1161 3

PASS 41 0 2345 1189 1581 83 804 757 452 551 301 903 724 736 898 1149 975 1749 1103 2291 2206 2327 1701 1127 1176 2173 0 0 1336 2041 1439 1474 1618 1310 1544 1658 1524 1171 2188 2375 1987 2812 2548 2020 2541 1813 2154 2519 2406 2209 3002 3497 2928 3008 3165 2759 2807 2861 2292 2567 2239 2350 2442 3276 3729 5050 3483 2788 3116

TOTAL 643 463 2782 1198 1546 1165 913 768 800 1011 674 1098 949 1142 1248 1515 1565 1933 1470 2326 2213 2188 1760 1353 1339 2297 1478 1247 1471 2014 1451 1386 2199 1873 1598 1721 1801 1765 2386 2572 2502 3263 2439 1910 2601 2132 2251 2470 2309 2379 3056 3407 2885 3137 3149 3140 3606 3044 2267 2942 2742 2793 2734 3487 3802 5112 3678 3949 3119

YDS/GM 114.2 124.8 168.3 156.5 193.3 147.0 232.6 221.3 218.7 176.0 135.3 133.9 208.8 147.8 113.4 133.7 201.4 145.1 138.6 199.9 170.3 159.8 172.1 200.1 160.5 216.9 233.8 250.2 296.6 221.7 212.2 236.5 213.2 204.6 224.5 209.9 237.9 277.8 309.7 262.3 285.2 262.4 285.5 327.8 276.7 206.1 267.5 249.3 279.3 303.8 317.0 345.6 365.1 306.5 263.3 311.9

YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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RECEPTIONS

PLAYER Not Available Not Available Corky Kirtley, MOR Gene McFadden, WKU Bill Ploumis, WKU Bill Ploumis, WKU Don Heine, MUR Don Heine, MUR Don Heine, MUR Joe Cunningham, WKU Bucky Pitts, MTSU Tommy Hackler, TTU Tommy Hackler, TTU George Dykes, MTSU Gary Foltz, MUR Bobby Haile, TTU Jimbo Pearson, MTSU Jerry Smith, MTSU Aaron Marsh, EKU Harvey Tanner, MUR Harold Roberts, APSU Harold Roberts, APSU Harold Roberts, APSU John High, MOR Ron Hillman, ETSU Porter Williams, WKU Dave Maley, WKU Elmo Boyd, EKU Craig Rolle, TTU Jim Nelson, EKU Craig Rolle, TTU Eddie Preston, WKU Steve Puthoff, APSU John Newby, WKU Steve Bird, EKU Mark Ledford, MOR Todd Short, MOR Rick Shepas, YSU Rick Shepas, YSU Maury Bibent, YSU Jerome Williams, MOR Jerome Williams, MOR Dave Pingue, MOR Darrell Philon, SEMO Glenn Krupa, SEMO Lawrence Segree, TSU Clarence Jones, TSU Lawrence Segree, TSU Nikki Jackson, UTM Juan Hall, TSU Tyrone Butterfield, TSU Tyrone Butterfield, TSU Joe Perez, MUR Alex Bannister, EKU Wille Ponder, SEMO Wille Ponder, SEMO Efrem Hill, SAM Efrem Hill, SAM Andre Ralston, EKU Larry Shipp, TTU Jeff Moore, SAM Tim Benford, TTU Garnett Phelps, EKU Marcus Harris, MUR Tim Benford, TTU Erik Lora, EIU Erik Lora, EIU Adam Drake, EIU Josh Barge, JSU Dontez Byrd, TTU

REC. 36 16 34 17 20 24 16 13 13 30 37 24 25 32 38 53 52 88 63 67 46 49 36 45 39 29 38 40 53 39 43 48 47 74 62 61 54 48 47 61 58 60 77 65 54 54 63 72 59 72 64 71 70 87 92 71 62 51 61 68 58 84 65 136* 123 93 92 74

YDS. 412 150 405 189 376 300 272 168 152 522 508 647 353 436 394 809 870 1019 990 869 474 571 427 849 618 647 990 741 878 739 912 736 803 948 633 959 821 625 367 566 836 815 773 870 752 707 425 1021 1053 1129 920 1122 1090 1453 1387 984 1150 799 996 782 752 1057 923 1664 1544 1321 1145 933

TD’S 10 1 4 3 0 1 1 0 3 2 1 7 4 0 1 8 11 3 8 9 3 4 3 10 2 6 7 7 6 6 3 3 8 2 9 3 2 4 4 1 7 4 4 5 7 7 0 5 7 11 6 12 11 15 15 10 8 8 6 10 3 9 5 12 19 12 11 7

YEAR-BY-YEAR STATISTICAL LEADERS SCORING YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

PLAYER Joe Bronson, MUR Winnie Dill, MUR Phil Foster, MUR Max Stevens, WKU Bobby Young, MTSU Carl Walker, MUR Carl Walker, MUR Dave Bottos, MUR Bobby Hallum, MTSU Bobby Hallum, MTSU W.J. Schumaker, TTU Ronnie Quillen, ETSU George Dykes, MTSU Jim Baker, ETSU Sharon Miller, WKU Jim Burt, WKU Ronnie Parson, APSU Tommy Gray, MOR Dickie Moore, WKU Bill Hess, MUR Larry Schreiber, TTU Jim Brooks, EKU Jim Brooks, EK Butch Gentry, TTU Clarence Jackson, WKU Everett Talbert, EKU Murray Cunningham, TTU Mike Moore, MTSU Wayne Anderson, TTU Dale Patton, EKU Lindsey Hudspeth, MUR Troy Snardon, WKU Paris Wicks, YSU Paul McFadden, YSU Willie Cannon, MUR Kelly Potter, MTSU Elroy Harris, EKU Dale Dawson, EKU Paul Hickert, MUR Elroy Harris, EKU Markus Thomas, EKU Joe Campbell, MTSU Tim Lester, EKU Markus Thomas, EKU Kippy Bayless, MTSU Kippy Bayless, MTSU Derrick Cullors, MUR Rob Hart, MUR Anthony Downs, MUR Corey Williams, SEMO Rondel Menendez, EKU Terrence Tillman, MUR Peter Martinez, WKU J.R. Taylor, EIU J.R. Taylor, EIU Charles Anthony, TSU Oscar Bonds, JSU Don Chapman, UTM Clay Green, JSU Gavin Hallford, JSU Javarris Williams, TSU Terrence Holt, APSU Henry Harris, SEMO Dontey Gay, TTU Matt Denham, EKU DaMarcus James, JSU Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU Troymaine Pope, JSU Lane Clark, TSU

TD 7 5 7 12 9 6 9 8 8 7 10 7 7 7 10 10 6 14 19 13 13 11 9 16 11 9 15 9 12 17 11 14 21 15 14 14 18 17 15 20 12 12 12 14 20 18 15 19 16 16 16 15 19 15 17 29 21 20 -

PUNTING PAT 17 1 1 5 2 1 17 23 27 25

FG 1 4 4 11 14

42 1 21 32 2 33 30 1 1 1 46 44 2 33 38

5 17 14 18 19 22 15 22 17

PTS 42 30 42 72 71 37 54 49 56 44 60 42 44 71 60 60 71 84 114 78 78 66 54 60 96 66 67 54 57 90 54 72 104 72 66 74 88 87 87 128 92 86 84 108 104 90 120 112 72 72 72 84 89 120 112 92 114 96 96 99 96 90 114 90 104 174 126 120 89

YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

PLAYER Ralph McClain, MUR Allen Butcher, MUR Bob Vaughn, MUR John Gill, WKU Glin Jeffrey, MUR Bobby Young Jack Van Hooser, TTU Jere Stripling, MUR Tom Schulte, EKU Bobby Tillman, MTSU Dave Bishop, EKU Denny Wedge, WKU Mike Brown, MOR Gene Stuber, EKU Mike Brown, MOR Dave Lobo, EKU Fred Malins, EKU Fred Malins, EKU Bob Plotts, EKU Billy Walker, MTSU Ron Taylor, MTSU Bill Marston, MOR Chuck Cantrell, MUR Mike Shawen, MTSU Chuck Cantrell, MUR Charlie Johnson, WKU Mike Shawen, MTSU Walt Herod, WKU Don Rardin, MOR Randy Saunders, MTSU Steve Davis, TTU Steve Davis, TTU Ray Farmer, WKU John Christopher, MOR John Christopher, MOR Nick Xides, YSU Nick Xides, YSU Greg Burke, MOR Greg Burke, MOR Tracy Graham, TTU Jeff Buffaloe, APSU Tracy Graham, TTU Colin Godfrey, TSU Colin Godfrey, TSU Colin Godfrey, TSU Tim McNamee, EKU Brandon Thomas, MTSU Marc Collins, EKU Shawn Denzer, EIU Justin Terrill, SEMO Andy Dorsey, TTU Brian Bivens, MUR Jason Witczak, SEMO Bill Besenhofer, EIU Brian Bivens, MUR Richie Rhodes, JSU David Simonhoff, SEMO David Simonhoff, SEMO David Simonhoff, SEMO Kevin Cook, EIU Doug Spada, SEMO Kevin Cook, EIU Jordan Berry, EKU Joe Vucic, SEMO Chad Zinchini, TTU Chad Zinchini, TTU Jonathan King, TTU Alex Knight, SEMO Alex Knight, SEMO

NO. 33 43 52 35 19 24 18 24 14 17 38 23 38 35 42 38 46 48 55 33 58 69 67 74 61 40 62 58 59 53 62 79 62 76 93 58 77 49 68 54 48 54 57 63 54 59 32 43 38 72 65 43 47 36 56 67 69 63 59 36 47 50 54 44 65 75 79 64 64

AVG. 35.5 32.0 37.3 32.3 37.4 40.3 31.6 36.8 40.1 40.5 41.7 38.2 39.5 39.2 39.3 40.2 40.2 42.2 38.8 40.1 41.9 39.3 40.7 38.5 40.3 42.2 43.9 42.4 42.8 40.6 40.5 42.5 42.4 43.7 43.9 40.0 41.5 43.1 44.1 40.2 38.9 40.2 45.9 41.4 42.2 40.7 40.6 42.7 41.1 43.5 41.9 44.8 41.1 38.2 40.3 41.2 46.0 42.8 44.8 44.6 44.7 42.0 42.9 41.1 44.8 45.9 41.5 44.8 43.8

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ALL-TIME OVC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 1978 Offensive S11 Milton Jenkins, TTU S18 Jimmy Woods, WKU S25 Bill Hughes, EKU Cecil Fore, TTU O2 Phil Simms, MOR O9 Dale Patton, EKU Mike Dickens, MUR O16 Bill Hughes, EKU O23 None Selected O30 Steve Brewer, APSU John Hall, WKU N6 Steve Brewer, APSU N13 Jimmy Maynord, TTU N20 Jimmy Maynord, TTU Defensive S11 Russell Brown, APSU S18 Reginald Hayden, WKU Stanley Wright, MTSU S25 Charles DeLacey, WKU O2 Tony Towns, WKU O9 Rodney Jefferson, MOR O16 Reginald Hayden, WKU O23 None Selected O30 Stan Wright, MTSU N6 Mike Betts, APSU N13 Joe Richard, EKU N20 Tony Towns, WKU 1979 Offensive S24 Danny Johnson, MUR O1 Bill Hughes, EKU O8 Eddie Preston, WKU O15 Nick Nance, MUR O22 Elmer Caldwell, WKU O29 Craig Woods, APSU N5 None Selected N12 Elmer Caldwell, WKU Defensive S24 Chuck DeLacey, WKU O1 Greg Jones, MUR O8 Rodney Jefferson, MOR O15 Rodney Jefferson, MOR O22 Joe Richard, EKU Rick Lanpher, MUR O29 Terry Love, MUR N5 None Selected N12 Joe Richard, EKU Rookie S24 Ricky Anderson, WKU O1 Ronald Lee Hopkins, MUR O8 Nicky Yeast, EKU O15 Ricky Chatman, WKU O22 Reggie Bazel, TTU O29 John Christopher, MOR N5 None Selected N12 Ricky Anderson, WKU 1980 Offensive S7 John Hall, WKU S15 Dennis Brumfield, AKR S22 Tony Braxton, EKU S29 Nate Jones, WKU O6 James Aaron, TTU O13 Sonny Defilippis, APSU O20 Gino Gibbs, MUR O27 Don Reeves, MOR N3 Troy Snardon, WKU Chris Isaac, EKU N10 Tony Braxton, EKU Nate Jones, WKU N17 Chris Isaac, EKU N24 Lindsey Hudspeth, MUR Defensive S7 Lamar Williams, MUR S15 Davlin Mullen, WKU S22 Bryan Gray, WKU Johnny Walker, APSU S29 Gary Carmichael, MOR Brett Williams, APSU O6 Donald White, MUR O13 Mark Willoughby, EKU O20 Dan Gooch, MOR O27 Kent Pettyjohn, TTU N3 Lamnot Meacham, WKU N10 Brett Williams, APSU N17 Dan Gooch, MOR N24 David Hill, EKU Rookie S7 Paul Gray, WKU S15 None Selected S22 Marvin McClennon, TTU

S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17 N24

Lenn Duff, MOR Marvin McClennon, TTU Jamie Lovett, EKU David Hill, EKU Jeff Lancaster, MUR Floyd Jones, APSU None Selected Marvin McClennon, TTU None Selected

1981 Offensive S8 Gino Gibbs, MUR Paris Wicks, YSU S14 Terence Thompson, EKU S21 Nick Nance, MUR S28 Terence Thompson, EKU O5 Chris Isaac, EKU O12 Floyd Jones, APSU O19 Tony Costantine, TTU O26 Paris Wicks, YSU N2 Chris Isaac, EKU N9 Danny Embree, WKU N16 Paris Wicks, YSU Defensive S8 Dennis Mix, MTSU S14 Donnie Wilson, MUR S21 Donald White, MUR S28 Ken Alexander, MOR O5 Gregg Evans, MUR O12 David Suggs, WKU O19 Dennis Mix, MTSU O26 George Floyd, EKU N2 George Floyd, EKU Paul Gray, WKU N9 Paul Gray, WKU N16 Alonzo Martin, APSU Rookie S8 Marcus Moss, MUR S14 Rodney Long, APSU S21 Kelly Potter, MTSU Mike Hardie, YSU S28 Marcus Moss, MUR O5 Kelly Potter, MTSU O12 Mike Hanlin, MOR O19 Van Smith, MTSU O26 Ed Grimsley, AKR N2 Mike Hanlin, MOR N9 Terry Simmons, EKU N16 Mark Powers, TTU 1982 Offensive S7 Dennis Heckman, AKR S14 Ed Hairston, EKU S21 Paris Wicks, YSU S27 Vince Hall, MTSU O4 Dennis Hickman, AKR O11 Steve Bird, EKU O18 Paris Wicks, YSU O25 Mike Hanlin, MOR Terence Thompson, EKU N1 Steve Bird, EKU N8 Mike Hardie, YSU N15 Reggie Bazel, TTU Defensive S7 Allen Young, EKU S14 Mike Owens, APSU S21 Keith Curry, MOR S27 Jeff Daughtry, TTU O4 Danny Gooch, MOR O11 Randy Taylor, EKU O18 Danny Gooch, MOR O25 Rodney Lofton, MUR N1 Glenn Jones, MUR N8 Dennis Mix, MTSU N15 Donald White, MUR Rookie S7 Tony Moore, MUR S14 Pat Wilson, APSU S21 Brent Fisher, TTU S27 None Selected O4 Fred Motes, APSU O11 Fred Motes, APSU O18 Kevin Baker, MTSU O25 Kevin Baker, MTSU N1 Roger Cleveland, MOR N8 Kevin Baker, MTSU Roger Cleveland, MOR N15 Kaelin Byrd, APSU 1983 Offensive S6 Mickey Corwin, MTSU S12 Jamie Lovett, EKU S19 Jamie DeVore, YSU

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S26 O3 O10 O17 O24 O31

Mickey Corwin, MTSU Vince Hall, MTSU Willie Cannon, MUR James Black, AKR Allen Lawrence, TTU James Black, AKR Vince Hall, MTSU N7 James Black, AKR N18 Willie Johnson, APSU Defensive S6 Mike McShane, EKU S12 Fred Harvey, EKU S19 Mike Newton, APSU S26 Pat Wilson, APSU O3 Eugene Walker, EKU O10 Kaelin Byrd, APSU O17 Greg Reed, AKR O24 Jeff Spencer, MTSU O31 James Yarborough, MUR N7 Robert Johnson, AKR Randy Frazier, MOR Michael Shelton, APSU N18 Dan Coleman, MUR Special Teams S6 Jeff Lancaster, MUR S12 Nont Selected S19 Fred Motes, APSU S26 Brian Yarbrough, APSU O3 Steve Williams, APSU O10 Robert Thompson, YSU O17 Kelly Potter, MTSU O24 Dennis Heckman, AKR O31 Mark Ledford, MOR N7 None Selected N18 Brian Yarbrough, APSU Rookie S6 Greg Parker, EKU S12 Eddie Walls, APSU S19 Rick Shepas, YSU S26 Willie Cannon, MUR O3 Willie Cannon, MUR O10 David Hensley, EKU O17 Mike Mathis, MTSU O24 Mike Mathis, MTSU O31 Willie Cannon, MUR N7 Barry Cox, EKU N18 Greg Parker, EKU 1984 Offensive S4 Trenton Lykes, YSU S10 Mike Clark, AKR S17 Vince Hall, MTSU S24 Vince Hall, MTSU O1 Kevin Sisk, MUR O8 Floyd Jones, APSU O15 Vince Hall, MTSU O22 Mike Hanlin, MOR N5 Mickey Corwin, MTSU N12 David Hensley, EKU N19 Rickey Rice, APSU Defensive S4 Ralph Robinson, MUR S10 Fred Harvey, EKU S17 Steve Rrafac, AKR S24 Dan Coleman, MUR O1 Robert Frazier, MTSU O8 Randy Carr, MTSU O15 Steve Rafac, AKR O22 Ralph Robinson, MUR Ron Shegog, APSU N5 Woody Clark, MUR N12 Randy Carr, MTSU N19 Pat Toler, YSU Offensive Lineman S4 Billy Poe, MOR S10 None Selected S17 Charlie Wiles, MUR S24 Jeff Ulmer, MUR O1 Rick Brito, MTSU Joe Spadafino, EKU O8 Colby Schreckengost, MUR O15 Chris Sullivan, EKU Phil Cowan, MTSU O22 Billy Poe, MOR N5 Rick Brito, MTSU N12 Keith Bosley, EKU N19 Chris Sullivan, EKU Special Teams S4 Kelly Potter, MTSU S10 Brian Yarbrough, APSU S17 Kelly Potter, MTSU S24 Dale Dawson, EKU O1 Kelly Potter, MTSU O8 Greg Burke, MOR

O15 O22 N5 N12 N19 Rookie S4 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 N5 N12 N19

Steve Rowe, EKU Brian Yarbrough, APSU John Dowling, YSU Mark Morrison, MTSU Tony James, KEU Trenton Lykes, YSU Bill Bird, MUR Daman Stephens, MOR None Selected Roderick Love, YSU Daman Stephens, MOR Kelly Cutright, EKU Trenton Lykes, YSU Mike Woznichak, MUR Daman Stephens, MOR Gerald Robinson, MTSU Daman Stephens, MOR Daman Stephens, MOR

1985 Offensive S9 Dwight Stone, MTSU S16 Mike Clark, AKR S23 Gerald Anderson, MTSU S30 Mike Whitaker, EKU O7 Mike Clark, AKR Stanley Howard, MUR O14 Marvin Collier, MTSU O21 Mike Clark, AKR O28 Gerald Anderson, MTSU N11 Gerald Anderson, MTSU N18 Marvin Collier, MTSU N25 Kevin Sisk, MUR Defensive S9 Anthony Harper, EKU S16 James Clark, MUR S23 Kelvin Bellamy, MOR S30 Mike Peterson, YSU O7 Fred Harvey, EKU O14 Bill Hadden, AKR O21 Willie Bester, MUR O28 Herbert Jones, MUR N11 Wayne Grant, AKR N18 Don Griffin, MTSU Dino DeIuliis, MTSU N25 Wayne Grant, AKR Offensive Lineman S9 Jeff Ulmer, MUR S16 Larry Pickett, MTSU S23 Mike Teifke, AKR S30 Joe Spadafino, EKU O7 Charlie Wiles, MUR O14 David Kercell, MTSU O21 Keith Bosley, EKU O28 Cecil Andrews, MTSU N11 Keith Bosley, EKU N18 Joe Spadafino, EKU N25 Byron Ingram, EKU Special Teams S9 Dale Dawson, EKU S16 Brian Yarbrough, APSU S23 Russ Klaus, AKR S30 Russ Klaus, AKR O7 Nick Xides, YSU O14 Scott Meadows, TTU O21 Nick Xides, YSU O28 Dale Dawson, EKU N11 Mike Knapp, AKR N18 Brian Yarbrough, APSU N25 Don Griffin, MTSU Rookie S9 Rodney Payne, MUR S16 Marvin Collier, MTSU S23 Derrick Warren, MTSU S30 Rodney Payne, MUR O7 Elroy Harris, EKU O14 Pat Narduzzi, YSU O21 Elroy Harris, EKU O28 Mike Lewis, APSU N11 Elroy Harris, EKU N18 Mike Lewis, APSU Elroy Harris, EKU N25 Elroy Harris, EKU 1986 Offensive S8 Bill Bird, MUR S15 Adrian Breen, MOR S22 Adrian Breen, MOR S29 Mike Clark, AKR O6 Mike Lewis, APSU O13 Rod Love, YSU O20 Vernon Stewart, AKR O27 Mike Clark, AKR N3 Marvin Collier, MTSU

N10 Mike Whitaker, EKU N17 Bill Bird, MUR Defensive S8 Randy Frazier, MOR S15 Fred Harvey, EKU S22 Pat Smith, EKU S29 Fred Harvey, EKU O6 Eddie Walls, APSU O13 Roosevelt Colvard, MTSU O20 Scott Fox, APSU O27 Kirk Brunson, MUR N3 Gary Tyler, AKR N10 Roosevelt Colvard, MTSU N17 Fred Harvey, EKU Offensive Lineman S8 Charles Wiles, MUR S15 Billy Poe, MOR S22 Joe Wagner, MOR Mike Grimm, MOR S29 Ron Pasquale, AKR O6 None Selected O13 John Nevotne, YSU O20 Cecil Andrews, MTSU O27 Byron Ingram, EKU N3 Charley Wiles, MUR N10 Larry Pickett, MTSU N17 Howard Jacobs, MOR Special Teams S8 Bob Jacob, MUR S15 Dale Dawson, EKU S22 Charlie Stepp, MOR S29 None Selected O6 Mark Morrison, MTSU O13 Paul Hickert, MUR O20 Danny Copeland, EKU O27 Mike Knapp, AKR N3 Dale Dawson, EKU N10 Greg Burke, MOR N17 Dale Dawson, EKU Rookie S8 Pierce Joiner, AKR S15 Joe Warren, APSU S22 Sammy Gholston, APSU S29 Michael Proctor, MUR O6 None Selected O13 Michael Proctor, MUR O20 Tom McMillan, APSU O27 Randy Bohler, EKU N3 Michael Proctor, MUR N10 Frank Thigpen, MUR N17 Pierce Joiner, AKR 1987 Offensive S8 Dale Edwards, APSU S14 Patrick Pope, TTU S21 Elroy Harris, EKU O5 Trenton Lykes, YSU Patrick Pope, TTU O12 Trenton Lykes, YSU O19 Lorenza Rivers, TTU O26 James Crawford, EKU N2 Lorenzo Davis, YSU N9 Elroy Harris, EKU N16 Lorenza Rivers, TTU N23 Michael Proctor, MUR Defensive S8 Don Thomas, MTSU S14 Ron Jekel, EKU S21 Kenny Meadows, MOR O5 Myron Guyton, EKU O12 Ron Clark, APSU O19 Paul Soltis, YSU Kenny Tippins, MTSU O26 Jessie Small, EKU N2 Kent Lapa, MUR N9 Mike Metcalf, MOR N16 Marlon Placide, TTU N23 Marty Euverard, MTSU Offensive Lineman S8 Greg Hurd, MUR S14 Clark Richey, TTU S21 John Jackson, EKU O5 Doug Hintemeyer, MTSU O12 Gary Greve, EKU O19 Clark Richey, TTU O26 John Jackson, EKU Marshall Sills, MUR N2 Dave Miller, EKU Greg Hurd, MUR N9 Gary Greve, EKU N16 Elliott Fedd, YSU N23 Greg Hurd, MUR Special Teams S8 Tom McMillan, APSU S14 John Dowling, YSU S21 Danny Copeland, EKU O5 Robert Alford, MTSU

O12 O19 O26 N2 N9 N16 N23 Rookie S8 S14 S21 O5 O12 O19 O26 N2 N9 N16 N23

Lorenza Rivers, TTU Paul Hickert, MUR Paul Hickert, MUR Danny Copeland, EKU Paul Hickert, MUR Chuck Daniel, MTSU Paul Hickert, MUR John Tate, MTSU Chris Swartz, MOR Chuck Daniel, MTSU Lorenzo Fields, EKU Lorenzo Fields, EKU Chris Swartz, MOR Tracy Graham, TTU Alan Blythe, YSU Chris Swartz, MOR Chris Swartz, MOR Ricky Martin, MTSU Chuck Daniel, MTSU

1988 Offensive S6 Ty Howard, MOR S13 Mike Cadore, EKU S20 Chris Swartz, MOR S26 Joe Lisle, MTSU O3 Jerome Williams, MOR O10 Elroy Harris, EKU O17 Elroy Harris, EKU O24 Melvin Waters, TSU O31 Chris Swartz, MOR N7 Elroy Harris, EKU N14 Michael Proctor, MUR Elroy Harris, EKU N21 Ricky Martin, MTSU Defensive S6 Don Thomas, MTSU S13 Kelly Cutright, EKU S20 Marty Euverard, MTSU S26 Don Thomas, MTSU O3 Chris Coffey, EKU O10 Shelton Burruss, MUR O17 Gerald Dossett, TTU O24 Chris Coffey, EKU O31 Tim Tomaszewski, EKU N7 Elzie Anderson, APSU N14 Tony Clark, MUR N21 Jamie Lowicz, MUR Offensive Lineman S6 None Selected S13 Mike Kelly, EKU Mike Delvisco, EKU S20 Mike Delvisco, EKU Joe Gagliano, MOR S26 None Selected O3 Eric Crigler, MUR O10 Al Jacevicius, EKU O17 None Selected O24 Barry Nixon, TSU O31 Joe Gagliano, MOR N7 Joe Kelly, EKU Mike Delvisco, EKU N14 Eric Crigler, MUR Oscar Angulo, EKU N21 Mike Delvisco, EKU Marshall Sills, MUR Special Teams S6 Chuck Daniel, MTSU Van Overton, TSU S13 None Selected S20 Chuck Daniel, MTSU S26 Greg Duncan, MUR O3 None Selected O10 Grad Wright, APSU O17 Greg Duncan, MUR O24 Mike Cadore, EKU O31 Tracy Graham, TTU N7 Monty McIntyre, MOR N14 Greg Duncan, MUR N21 None Selected Rookie S6 Bill Desmond, APSU S13 Tim Lester, EKU S20 Van Overton, TSU S26 Joe Campbell, MTSU O3 Norman Drake, TTU O10 Tim Lester, EKU O17 Joe Campbell, MTSU O24 Norman Drake, TTU O31 Tim Lester, EKU Craig Lewis, TSU N7 Tim Lester, EKU N14 Jeff Buffaloe, APSU N21 Tim Lester, EKU 1989 Offensive S5 Michael Proctor, MUR

S11 S18 S25 O2 O9 O16 O23

Ryan Weeks, TTU Chris Swartz, MOR Markus Thomas, EKU Anthony Jerdine, MOR Markus Thomas, EKU Chauncey Hines, TSU Markus Thomas, EKU Michael Proctor, MUR O30 Michael Proctor, MUR N6 Joe Campbell, MTSU N13 Joe Campbell, MTSU Defensive S5 Anthony Coleman, MTSU S11 Jeff Urbano, MUR S18 Simon Shanks, TSU S25 Tony Gilbert, EKU Jamie Lowicz, MUR O2 Felix Parham, TTU J.G. Porter, MOR O9 Anthony Brewer, MUR O16 Ernest Thompson, EKU Andre Dyer, MTSU O23 Joe Stone, TSU O30 Chuck Price, TSU N6 Anthony Coleman, MTSU N13 Doug Bowell, MOR Offensive Lineman S5 Mark Mitchell, EKU Keith Askin, MUR S11 Mark Mitchell, EKU S18 None Selected S25 Al Jacevicius, EKU O2 Bruce Lamb, TTU O9 Al Jacevicius, EKU Eric Crigler, MUR O16 Mark Mitchell, EKU Jim VonHandorf, EKU O23 Mark Mitchell, EKU Brooks Dalrymple, EKU O30 Al Jacevicius, EKU N6 Larry Tharpe, TSU John Tate, MTSU N13 Melvin James, MTSU Special Teams S5 Joe Lisle, MTSU S11 Chuck Daniel, MTSU S18 David Asbery, MOR S25 Robby Lannon, MUR O2 Chuck Daniel, MTSU O9 Greg Duncan, MUR O16 Tracy Graham, TTU O23 Greg Duncan, MUR O30 Ryan Weeks, TTU N6 Chuck Daniel, MTSU N13 Melvin James, MTSU Rookie S5 Mike Stewart, TTU S11 Markus Thomas, EKU S18 Billy Shackleford, TTU Mike Stewart, TTU S25 Simon Shanks, TSU O2 Markus Thomas, EKU O9 Leon Brown, EKU Simon Shanks, TSU O16 Xavier Pope, MUR O23 Simon Shanks, TSU O30 Markus Thomas, EKU N6 Simon Shanks, TSU N13 Mitch Fedak, MOR 1990 Offensive S4 Joe Campbell, MTSU S10 Jimmy Bethea, TSU S17 Leon Brown, EKU S24 Joe Campbell, MTSU O1 Phil Ironside, MTSU O8 Bert Browne, TTU O15 Bert Browne, TTU O22 Phil Ironside, MTSU O29 Joe Campbell, MTSU Tim Lester, EKU N5 Chris Swartz, MOR N12 Ricky Martin, MTSU N19 Ricky Martin, MTSU Chris Swartz, MOR Defensive S4 Darrell Beavers, MOR S10 Scott Boykin, MTSU Simon Shanks, TSU S17 Kelly Blount, EKU S24 Brett Kolnick, EKU Danny Amato, MUR O1 Craig Brooks, EKU O8 Brett Kolnick, EKU David Wilkins, EKU O15 Rick Sanders, TTU O22 Darrell Beavers, MOR

O29 N5 N12 N19

Mark McCutcheon, TSU Felix Parham, TTU Perry Hall, TSU Roger Jones, TSU David Wilkins, EKU Tom Cohan, MOR

Offensive Lineman S4 James Appel, MOR S10 Al Jacevicius, EKU S17 Eric Coker, MOR S24 Mike Gibson, MTSU Rick Mitchell, MTSU Carlos James, TTU O1 Al Jacevicius, EKU Jim VonHandorf, EKU Carl Satterly, EKU O8 Larry Tharpe, TSU Paul Jones, TSU O15 Jerry Jared, TTU O22 Jim VonHandorf, EKU John Holmes, EKU O29 Tim Wimbley, EKU N5 Brandon Ford, MOR N12 Al Jacevicius, EKU N19 John Macon, TSU Larry Tharpe, TSU Special Teams S4 Daniel Gibson, TTU S10 Matt Crews, MTSU S17 Colin Godfrey, TSU S24 J.J. Flournoy, TSU Colin Godfrey, TSU O1 Daniel Gibson, TTU O8 J.J. Flournoy, TSU O15 Matt Crews, MTSU O22 Todd Duffey, EKU O29 Colin Godfrey, TSU N5 Colin Godfrey, TSU Richard Darden, APSU N12 Bryan Barrett, EKU Orlando Crenshaw, MTSU N19 Greg Duncan, MUR Rookie S4 Shane Queen, TTU S10 Damyen Taylor, TTU Samy Hillman, APSU S17 Walter Dunson, MTSU S24 Randy Fuller, TSU O1 Bryan Nichols, MOR Maurice Draine, TTU O8 Mark Cooper, TSU O15 Daniel Gipson, TTU O22 Leonard Love, EKU O29 Thomas Maxwell, APSU N5 Fred Johnson, MOR N12 Damyen Taylor, TTU N19 Fred Johnson, MOR 1991 Offensive S3 Tim Lester, EKU S9 Joe Campbell, MTSU S16 Tim Lester, EKU Marcus Dowdell, TSU S23 Jimmy Bethea, TSU S30 Walter Dunson, MTSU Darrin Harris, MOR O7 Joe Campbell, MTSU O14 Markus Thomas, EKU O21 James Wade, TSU O28 Tim Lester, EKU N4 Joe Campbell, MTSU Steve Donato, MOR N11 Markus Thomas, EKU Patrick Robinson, TSU N18 James Wade, TSU N25 Jody Smith, APSU Defensive S3 Ara Jackson, EKU S9 Richard Darden, APSU S16 Brad Ladd, EKU S23 Bunky Beasley, APSU Chris McNamee, EKU David Wilkins, EKU S30 James Mesidor, APSU O7 Lamont Wortham, TSU O14 James Chinn, SEMO O21 Shane Queen, TTU O28 Fred Johnson, MOR N4 Randy Wardlow, EKU N11 Randy Wardlow, EKU Fred Johnson, MOR N18 Elliot Pilton, TSU Lamont Wortham, TSU N25 Scott Boykin, MTSU Offensive Lineman S3 None Selected

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James Appel, MOR Tim Wimbley, EKU Brian Neville, EKU S23 Jimmy Betea, TSU S30 None Selected O7 Mike Roth, EKU O14 Greg Armstrong, MUR O21 Shawn Corbett, SEMO O28 Jaime Hagan, APSU N4 Mike Roth, EKU Carl Satterly, EKU N11 Mike Roth, EKU N18 Tim Wimbley, EKU N25 Mike Roth, EKU Carl Satterly, EKU Special Teams S3 Marcus Dowdell, TSU Colin Godfry, TSU S9 Chris Dill, MUR S16 Bryan Barrett, EKU Marshall Hale, TTU S23 Tomas Cobb, MUR S30 Steve Munnell, APSU O7 Garth Petrilli, MTSU O14 Todd Duffy, EKU O21 Daniel Gipson, TTU O28 Bryan Barrett, EKU N4 Colin Godfrey, TSU N11 Colin Godfrey, TSU N18 Garth Petrilli, MTSU N25 Bryan Flynn, MOR Rookie S3 Chad McCollam, TSU S9 Garth Petrilli, MTSU S16 Martin Diehl, MUR S23 Arthur King, APSU Waynee McGowan, MUR S30 Jay Hampton, APSU O7 Randy Beaman, TTU O14 Randy Beaman, TTU O21 Kelly Holcomb, MTSU O28 Kippy Bayless, MTSU N4 Jamie Phillips, MOR Willie Queen, TTU N11 Donnie Matthews, MOR N18 Claude Sanders, SEMO N25 Ron Jones, EKU 1992 Offensive S6 Walter Dunson, MTSU S13 Kelvin Anderson, SEMO S20 Markus Thomas, EKU S27 Walter Dunson, MTSU O4 Randy Beaman, TTU O11 Brigham Lyons, MTSU O18 Kelly Holcomb, MTSU O25 James Wade, TSU N1 Markus Thomas, EKU N8 Joey Crenshaw, EKU N15 Markus Thomas, EKU N22 Markus Thomas, EKU Defensive S6 Lamont Wortham, TSU S13 Anthony Hutch, MUR S20 Brad Ladd, EKU S27 Kirk Pointer, APSU O4 Kevin Gibbs, MUR O11 Kevin Jackson, TTU O18 Jaime Phillips, MOR O25 Chris Young, EKU N1 Fred Johnson, MOR N8 Kevin Gibbs, MUR N15 Thomas Jackson, TSU N22 Randy Fuller, TSU Offensive Lineman S6 Bill Christmas, MUR S13 None Selected S20 Larry Duncan, EKU Mike Thomas, EKU Brian Pressler, EKU S27 Steve McAdoo, MTSU O4 None Selected O11 None Selected O18 Marshun Middleton, TSU O25 Robert Moorman, TSU N1 Dave Stukenberrg, SEMO N8 Marcus Kimbrell, MUR N15 Brian Pressler, EKU N22 Brian Pressler, EKU Special Teams S6 Leon Brown, EKU S13 Patrick Robinson, TSU S20 Bradd Ladd, EKU S27 Mike Penman, EKU O4 Tim McNamee, EKU O11 Colin Godfrey, TSU O18 Chad Brummitt, TTU

O25 N1 N8 N15 N22 Rookie S6 S13 S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22

Mike Stewart, TTU Craig Bere, MOR Patrick Robinson, TSU Garth Petrilli, MTSU Timmy Bland, MUR Kelvin Anderson, SEMO Kirk Pointer, APSU Mike Penix, TTU Brigham Lyons, MTSU Eric McBroom, MTSU Gerald Bentley, TTU Shane Kennedy, SEMO Craig Long, TTU Daniel Williams, APSU Anthony Franklin, MTSU Kelvin Anderson, SEMO Kelvin Anderson, SEMO

1993 Offensive S5 Mike Jones, TTU S12 Willie Queen, TTU S19 Butch Mosby, MUR S26 Kippy Bayless, MTSU O3 Butch Mosby, MUR O10 Michael Penix, TTU O17 Darron Davis, TSU O24 Leon Brown, EKU O31 Mike Penman, EKU N7 Daryl Williams, TSU N14 Kelly Holcomb, MTSU N21 Mike Jones, TTU Defensive S5 Anthony Hutch, MUR S12 Brent Alexander, TSU S19 Calon Yeldon, APSU S26 Emerson Wells, EKU O3 Brent Alexander, TSU O10 Carlos Timmons, EKU O17 Neil Fittery, EKU O24 Jaime Phillips, MOR O31 Brian Burton, SEMO N7 Derrick Carroll, MTSU N14 Chad Bratzke, EKU N21 Brian Spano, UTM Special Teams S5 Tim McNamee, EKU S12 Joey O’Donnell, UTM S19 Derek Norton, SEMO S26 Marc Collins, EKU O3 Garth Petrilli, MTSU O10 Chris Dill, MUR O17 tim McNamee, EKU O24 Bubba Beasley, UTM O31 Jay Henderson, TTU N7 Garth Petrilli, MTSU N14 Derek Norton, SEMO N21 Marc Collins, EKU Newcomer S5 Maurice Sanders, SEMO S12 Jesse Smith, APSU S19 Rontae Bass, MOR S26 Rodney Shelton, MTSU O3 Daryl Williams, TSU O10 Jason Griffin, UTM O17 Chris Guyton, EKU O24 Darrell Cross, MOR O31 Tim Scarborough, MUR N7 Cory Rodney, MUR N14 Chris Guyton, EKU N21 Victor Hyland, EKU 1994 Offensive S4 Charles Gamble, UTM S11 Kelly Holcomb, MTSU S18 Darron Davis, TSU S25 Michael Penix, TTU O2 John Sacca, EKU O9 Kippy Bayless, MTSU O16 Kelvin Anderson, SEMO O23 Kippy Bayless, MTSU O30 Kelly Holcomb, MTSU N6 Willie Queen, TTU N13 Lawrence Segree, TSU N20 Kippy Bayless, MTSU Defensive S4 Markee Tate, MTSU S11 Brian Pankey, TTU S18 Tony McCombs, EKU S25 Cedric Davis, TSU Greg Klund, SEMO O2 Dennis Friendly, APSU O9 Renardo Hampton, MUR O16 Joe Smiith, EKU O23 Tony McCombs, EKU O30 Angel Rubio, SEMO

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N6 Brad Simmons, TTU N13 Thomas Jackson, TSU N20 Victor Hyland, EKU Special Teams S4 Dione Tyler, SEMO S11 Marc Collins, EKU S18 Darrell Williams, TSU S25 Frank Diaz, MOR O2 Dione Tyler, SEMO O9 Donnie Stephens, MUR O16 Darrell Williams, TSU O23 David Young, APSU O30 Brian Nurick, MOR N6 Dewayne Harper, UTM N13 Dione Tyler, SEMO N20 Marc Collins, EKU Newcomer S4 Anthony Lee, APSU S11 David Hoelscher, EKU S18 Ronnie Merritt, MUR S25 Eric Clay, EKU O2 Eric Clay, EKU J.P. Blair, MOR O9 Fred Hoston, SEMO O16 Todd Mather, UTM Robey Williams, TSU O23 Jacob Dickson, APSU O30 Fred Hoston, SEMO N6 William Murrell, EKU N13 Jason Johnson, UTM N20 Chris Berry, MOR 1995 Offensive S3 Mike Cherry, MUR S10 Dee Mostiller, MTSU S17 Derrick Cullors, MUR Lance Hoeltke, APSU S24 Shane Kennedy, SEMO O1 Jeff McCrone, UTM O8 Jarrick Hillery, TSU O15 Derrick Cullors, MUR O22 Michael Penix, TTU O29 Mike Cherry, MUR Dione Tyler, SEMO N5 Mike Cherry, MUR N12 Daymon Carter, EKU N20 Derrick Cullors, MUR Defensive S3 Anthony Hutch, MUR S10 Chris Guyton, EKU S17 Nathanial Claybrooks, MTSU S24 William Hampton, MUR O1 Richard Freeman, TSU O8 William Hampton, MUR O15 Fred Thomas, UTM Tony McCombs, EKU O22 Kirk Pointer, APSU Anthony HIcks, MTSU O29 Greg Klund, SEMO N5 Ronnie Merritt, MUR N12 Joe Smith, EKU N20 Frank Russell, SEMO Special Teams S3 Brandon Thomas, MTSU S10 Marc Collins, EKU Gerald Bentley, TTU S17 Justin Terrill, SEMO S24 Fred Thomas, UTM O1 Marc Collins, EKU O8 Rhett Kopp, MTSU O15 Kirk Pointer, APSU O22 Brandon Thomas, MTSU O29 Chris Dill, MUR N5 Brandon Thomas, MTSU N12 None Selected N20 Dione Tyler, SEMO Newcomer S3 Lance Hoeltke, APSU Derrick Cullors, MUR S10 Jarrick Hillery, TSU S17 Charles Hall, APSU S24 Derrick Cullors, MUR O1 Tommy Luginbill, EKU O8 Derrick Cullors, MUR O15 Jeff McCrone, UTM O22 Tommy Luginbill, EKU O29 David Bone, MOR N5 Jamie Sander, TTU Jonathan Quinn, MTSU N12 Jonathan Quinn, MTSU N20 David Bone, MOR 1996 Offensive S8 Justin Lynch, EIU S15 Reginald Swinton, MUR S22 Andre Caballero, TTU

S29 William Murrell, EKU O6 Mike Cherry, MUR O13 Dee Mostiller, MTSU O20 William Murrell, EKU O27 Jabarey McDavid, EIU N3 Anthony Downs, MUR N10 Mike Cherry, MUR N17 William Murrell, EKU N24 Daniel Williams, APSU Defensive S8 Lamar Carter, TSU S15 Hasheem Rasheed, EIU S22 Robert Taylor, TTU S29 Rodney Wilson, EIU O6 Tony McCombs, EKU O13 Anthony Hutch, MUR O20 Renardo Hampton, MUR O27 Danny Thomas, EKU N3 Hasheem Rasheed, EIU N10 Anthony Hicks, MTSU Robert Taylor, TTU N17 Typail McMullen, MTSU DeAndre James, MTSU N24 Angel Rubio, SEMO Special Teams S8 Donald Hitson, MUR S15 Chris Watson, EIU S22 Rob Hart, MUR S29 Jay Henderson, TTU O6 Rob Hart, MUR O13 Shawn Denzer, EIU O20 Chris Wiggins, APSU O27 Patrick McFall, TSU N3 Rob Hart, MUR N10 Rob Hart, MUR N17 Jay Henderson, TTU N24 Keegan RAy, MTSU Newcomer S8 Scooter Asel, EKU S15 Jermaine Womack, MTSU S22 Scooter Asel, EKU S29 Mike Simpson, EIU Lamar Carter, TSU O6 Todd Valentine, TSU Brant Billen, TTU O13 Andre Caballero, TTU O20 Kelverick Green, MTSU Shane Cowan, UTM O27 Todd Valentine, TSU N3 Adam Joyner, UTM N10 Kelverick Green, MTSU N17 Mancel Elam, MUR N24 Lamar Carter, TSU 1997 Offensive A31 Anthony Downs, MUR S7 Leon Murray, TSU S14 Donnie Davis, EIU S21 Mike Simpson, EIU S28 Anthony Downs, MUR O5 Jonathan Quinn, MTSU O12 Derick Logan, EKU O19 Justin Lynch, EIU O26 Jonathan Quinn, MTSU Mike Simpson, EIU N2 Justin Lynch, EIU N9 Todd Valentine, TSU N16 Anthony Downs, MUR N23 Simon Fuentees, EKU Rondel Menendez, EKU Defensive A31 Angel Rubio, SEMO S7 Branon Vaughn, TTU S14 Lamar Carter, TSU S21 Ronnie Merritt, MUR S28 Josh Symonette, TTU O5 Ed Jackson, EIU O12 Mancel Elam, MUR O19 Chris Guyton, EKU O26 Jason Muchow, EKU N2 Corey Chamblin, TTU N9 Marcus Stepp, MUR N16 Corey Cobb, UTM N23 Darrell Hinton, TSU Special Teams A31 Justin Terrill, SEMO S7 John Fowle, EIU S14 Tyrone Butterfield, TSU S21 John Fowle, EIU S28 Buck Billings, TSU O5 Darriel Ruffin, UTM O12 Mancel Elam, MUR O19 John Wright, EKU Casey Roberts, TTU O26 Terrance Smith, UTM N2 Bobby Washington, EKU N9 Tyrone Butterfield, TSU

N16 Jerome Tillman, TTU N23 Andy Dorsey, TTU Newcomer A31 Tyrone Butterfield, TSU S7 Dan Loyd, MUR S14 Corey Crume, EKU S21 Darriel Ruffin, UTM S28 Brian Durham, EKU O5 Dan Loyd, MUR O12 Darriel Ruffin, UTM O19 Stanley McGraw, TTU O26 Tyrone Butterfield, UTM N2 Aaron Layne, SEMO N9 Charlie Walker, MTSU N16 Corey Crume, EKU N23 Leon Murray, TSU Tyrone Butterfield, TSU 1998 Offensive S6 Torin Kirtsey, MTSU S13 Justin Fuente, MUR S20 Corey Crume, EKU S27 Corey Williams, SEMO O4 Justin Bivins, MUR O11 Torin Kirtsey, MTSU O18 Leon Murray, TSU O25 DeJuan Marshall, TSU N1 Wes Counts, MTSU N8 Justin Fuente, MUR Kelverrick Green, MTSU N15 Leon Murray, TSU N22 Rondel Menendez, EKU Defensive S6 Jerry Turner, TTU S13 Lamar Carter, TSU S20 Antwan Perry, EIU S27 Charles Tinsley, EKU O4 Keith Pauldo, MTSU O11 Labrent Sterling, TSU O18 Kenneth Knotts, MUR O25 Branon Vaughn, TTU N1 Scott Brown, MTSU N8 Darrell Hinton, TSU N15 Chad Evitts, TTU N22 Joshua Symonette, TTU Special Teams S6 Corey Chester, SEMO S13 Greg Miller, MUR S20 Stephen Brown, EKU S27 Andy Dorsey, TTU O4 Chris Watson, EIU O11 Jarrick Hillery, TSU O18 Ashley Johnson, TSU O25 David Collett, TTU N1 Greg Miller, MUR N8 Greg Miller, MUR N15 Andy Dorsey, TTU N22 Jarrick Hillery, TSU Newcomer S6 Justin Fuente, MUR Jon Denton, EKU S13 Anthony Boggs, EKU S20 Anthony Buich, EIU S27 Wes Counts, MTSU O4 Bobby Brune, SEMO O11 Kendall Newson, MTSU O18 Jon Denton, EKU O25 Anthony Buich, EIU N1 DeJuan Marshall, TSU N8 Tony Wesley, MTSU N15 Justin Fuente, MUR Anthony Buich, EIU N22 Tony Woods, EKU 1999 Offensive S6 Leon Murray, TSU S12 Justin Fuente, MUR S19 Leon Murray, TSU S26 Jabarey McDavid, EIU O3 Walter Hill, TTU O10 Justin Fuente, MUR O17 Leon Murray, TSU O24 Jermaine Manning, MUR O31 Rod Smart, WKU Chris Perkins, TSU N7 Justin Fuente, MUR N14 Chris Perkins, TSU N21 Anthony Buich, EIU Defensive S6 Ed Sanders, TSU S12 Chad Evitts, TTU S19 Scooter Asel, EKU S26 Melvin Wisham, WKU O3 Mel Mitchell, WKU O10 Branon Vaughn, TTU O17 Branon Vaughn, TTU

O24 Brian Hinton, SEMO O31 Lamar Carter, TSU N7 Benny Zeigler, TSU N14 Joshua Symonette, TTU N21 Jeremy Atwell, SEMO Special Teams S6 Brian Bivens, MUR S12 Avion Black, TSU S19 David Collett, TTU S26 Seth Carriere, SEMO O3 Ashley Johnson, TSU O10 Greg Miller, MUR O17 Frank Cutolo, EIU O24 Brian Bivens, MUR O31 Jason Martin, EKU N7 Brian Bivens, MUR N14 Jason Martin, EKU Seth Goodowens, TSU N21 Alan Ogletree, WKU Newcomer S6 Sherrod Coates, WKU S12 Bobby Sippio, WKU S19 Julius Hull, TSU S26 Tony Romo, EIU O3 Patrick Jenkins, TSU O10 Yeremiah Bell, EKU O17 Brian Bivens, MUR O24 Rashad West, SEMO O31 Shaka Jones, MUR N7 Amariah Robb, TSU Rashad West, SEMO N14 Bobby Sippio, WKU N21 Rashad West, SEMO 2000 Offensive S3 Tony Romo, EIU S10 Waylon Chapman, EKU Bobby Brune, SEMO S17 Tony Romo, EIU S24 Mario Riley, MUR O1 Corey Crume, EKU O8 Garner Byars, MUR O15 Tony Romo, EIU O22 Alex Bannister, EKU O29 Travis Rogers, TTU N5 J.R. Taylor, EIU N12 Garner Byars, MUR N19 Travis Rogers, TTU Defensive S3 Jai Williams, MUR S10 Sherrod Coates, WKU S17 Melvin Wisham, WKU S24 Chad Evitts, TTU O1 Nick Sullivan, EKU O8 Melvin Wisham, WKU O15 Chance Price, TSU O22 Bobby Sippio, WKU O29 Bobby Sippio, WKU N5 Phillip Wasson, MUR N12 Chad Evitts, TTU N19 Mike Carlin, EIU Special Teams S3 Luke Anderson, EKU S10 Frank Cutolo, EIU S17 Jason Witczak, SEMO S24 Andy Dorsey, TTU O1 Alan Ogletree, WKU O8 Alan Ogletree, WKU O15 Andy Dorsey, TTU O22 Bill Besenhofer, EIU O29 Joseph Jefferson, WKU N5 Jahi Henley, TTU N12 Kourtney Young, EIU N19 David Collett, TTU Bobby Sippio, WKU Newcomer S3 Kenton Evans, TSU S10 Curtis Cooper, SEMO S17 Michael Slater, MUR S24 Stewart Childress, MUR O1 Keith Brooks, WKU Stewart Childress, MUR O8 Ricky Farmer, SEMO O15 Jason Johnson, WKU Nick Ricks, EIU O22 Michael Slater, MUR O29 Marcus Patton, SEMO N5 Andre Raymond, EIU C.J. Johnson, TSU N12 Stewart Childress, MUR N19 Kenton Evans, TSU 2001 Offensive S2 Shannon Harris, TSU S9 Tony Romo, EIU S16 None Selected

S25 Curtis Cooper, SEMO S30 Tony Romo, EIU O7 Curtis Cooper, SEMO O14 J.R. Taylor, EIU O21 J.R. Taylor, EIU O28 Grant Swallows, TTU N4 Grant Swallows, TTU N11 Grant Swallows, TTU N18 Tony Romo, EIU Defensive S2 Corey Mathis, SEMO S9 Antione Livingston, EIU S16 None Selected S25 Yeremiah Bell, EKU S30 Marcus Reese, TSU O7 Jameel Brown, TTU O14 Yeremiah Bell, EKU O21 Yeremiah Bell, EKU O28 D.J. Bleisath, TTU N4 Chris Minter, EKU N11 D.J. Bleisath, TTU N18 D.J. Bleisath, TTU Special Teams S2 David Collett, TTU S9 Shane Andrus, EIU Kyle East, SEMO S16 None Selected S25 Marquis Stephens, TSU S30 Bill Bessenhoffer, EIU O7 None Selected O14 Shane Andrus, EIU O21 None Selected O28 Andre Raymond, EIU N4 Frank Cutolo, EIU N11 David Collett, TTU N18 Adam Smith, EKU Newcomer S2 C.J. Hudson, EKU S9 Jeromy McDowell, SEMO S16 None Selected S25 C.J. Hudson, EKU S30 C.J. Hudson, EKU O7 C.J. Hudson, EKU O14 Charles Anthony, TSU O21 C.J. Hudson, EKU O28 Willie Ponder, SEMO N4 C.J. Hudson, EKU N11 Billy Blanchard, MUR N18 Steve Farmer, TSU 2002 Offensive A31 Andre Raymond, EIU S7 Willie Ponder, SEMO S14 Billy Blanchard, MUR S21 Will Bumphus, EIU S28 Keiki Misipeka, SEMO O5 Tony Romo, EIU O12 Tony Romo, EIU O19 Tony Romo, EIU O26 Billy Blanchard, MUR N2 Charles Anthony, TSU N9 Willie Ponder, SEMO J.R. Taylor, EIU N16 J.R. Taylor, EIU N23 Jason Ballard, TTU Defensive A31 Marcus Adams, EKU S7 Ahmed Safeullah, TSU S14 Daniel Wentzel, TTU S21 Marcus Adams, EKU S28 Ricky Farmer, SEMO O5 Justen Rivers, EKU O12 Nick Ricks, EIU O19 Ricky Farmer, SEMO O26 Chad Dewberry, EKU N2 Dmitri Patterson, SEMO N9 Perez Boyd, UTM N16 Bobby Sanders, MUR N23 Tyrone Parks, MUR Special Teams A31 Andrew Winters, SEMO S7 Brent Harris, UTM S14 Nick Hodges, TTU S21 Andre Raymond, EIU S28 Nick Hodges, TTU O5 Chris NesSmith, SEMO O12 Carlos Wright, TSU O19 None Selected O26 Brian Bivens, MUR N2 Shane Andrus, MUR N9 None Selected N16 None Selected N23 Shane Andrus, MUR Newcomer A31 Matt Miller, EKU S7 Jack Tomco, SEMO S14 Keiki Misipeka, SEMO

S21 S28 O5 O12 O19 O26 N2 N9 N16 N23

Trey Bonner, TTU Keiki Misipeka, SEMO Jack Tomco, SEMO Jack Tomco, SEMO Matt Miller, EKU Sugar Sanders, TSU Deandre Green, MUR Nick Eller, EIU Jack Tomco, SEMO Nick Eller, EIU

2003 Offensive A30 Charles Anthony, TSU S6 Matt Guice, EKU S13 Andre Ralston, EKU S20 Charles Anthony, TSU S27 Ray Nelson, SAM O4 Brady Wahlberg, UTM O11 Kory Chapman, JSU O18 Efrem Hill, SAM O25 C.J. Johnson, JSU N1 Ray Nelson, SAM N8 Maurice Mullins, JSU N15 Andre Ralston, EKU N22 Charles Anthony, TSU Defensive A30 Michael Hanley, MUR S6 Mike Dunn, EKU S13 Brandon Shelby, TTU S20 Fred Miller, EIU S27 Yusuf Sharif, TTU O4 Ricky Farmer, SEMO O11 Jerome Jones, EKU O18 Ben Brown, EIU O25 George Summers, JSU N1 Justen Rivers, EKU N8 Dimitri Patterson, SEMO N15 O.J. Turner, SEMO N22 Justen Rivers, EKU Special Teams A30 Richie Rhodes, JSU S6 Cortland Finnegan, SAM S13 Gerald Morrow, TSU Jarrett Morrow, TSU S20 Ty Neil, SAM S27 Richie Rhodes, JSU O4 Derek Kutz, SEMO O11 Chris Hicks, SAM O18 Charles Owens, EIU O25 Chris Hicks, SAM N1 Jesse Ohliger, MUR N8 Adam Smith, EKU N15 Richie Rhodes, JSU N22 Richie Rhodes, JSU Newcomer A30 Michael Hanley, MUR S6 Matt Guice, EKU S13 Matt Guice, EKU S20 David Taufou, SEMO S27 Derek White, TTU O4 Derek White, TTU O11 James Dumervil, TSU O18 David Simonhoff, SEMO O25 Vincent Webb, EIU N1 Andrew Goodenough, SEMO N8 Matt Guice, EKU N15 Matt Guice, EKU N22 Adam Ellis, EKU 2004 Offensive S4 Charles Anthony, TSU S11 Charles Anthony, TSU S18 Oscar Bonds, JSU S25 Oscar Bonds, JSU O2 C.J. Hudson, EKU O9 Trey Bonner, TTU O16 Riley Walker, TSU O23 Ray Nelson, SAM O30 Don Chapman, UTM N6 Oscar Bonds, JSU N13 Charles Anthony, TSU N20 Craig Agee, JSU Defensive S4 Cortland Finnegan, SAM S11 Justin Williams, TSU S18 Paul Thomas, TSU S25 LaMarcus Rowell, JSU O2 Jamar Landrom, TSU O9 Perry Kyles, TTU O16 Pierre Wright, EKU O23 Brett Vavra, TTU O30 Kellin White, SEMO N6 Brett Vavra, TTU N13 Marcus Lorick, EIU N20 Pierre Wright, EKU Special Teams S4 David Simonhoff, SEMO

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S11 Brandon Robinson, EIU S18 Gavin Hallford, JSU S25 Derek Kutz, SEMO O2 Rayvon Sims, UTM O9 Antoine Bullock, JSU O16 Phil Kuhl, EKU O23 Josh Foster, TTU O30 David Simonhoff, SEMO N6 Craig Agee, JSU N13 Kyle Barber, EKU N20 Phil Kuhl, EKU Newcomer S4 Don Chapman, UTM S11 Josh Greco, EKU S18 Don Chapman, UTM S25 Matt Schabert, EIU O2 Matt Schabert, EIU O9 Derrick Parrott, MUR O16 LaMarcus Rowell, JSU O23 Josh Greco, EKU O30 Don Chapman, UTM N6 Matt Schabert, EIU N13 Nick Turner, MUR N20 Matt Schabert, EIU 2005 Offensive S4 Brady Wahlberg, UTM S11 Josh Greco, EKU S18 Brady Wahlberg, UTM S25 Josh Greco, EKU O2 Stephen Britton, TTU O9 Chad Cook, MUR O16 Javarris Williams, TSU O23 Tim Holloman, SEMO O30 Clay Green, JSU N6 Anthony Ash, TTU N13 Mark Dunn, EKU N20 Don Chapman, UTM Defensive S4 Tristan Burge, EIU S11 Jamar Landrom, TSU S18 Michael Sturgis, MUR S25 Jason Coleman, UTM O2 Derrick Huff, EKU O9 David Gilmore, UTM O16 Lucius Seymour, EIU O23 Tristan Burge, EIU O30 Clint Sellers, EIU N6 Seth Harrell, SEMO N13 Gavin Slaughter, JSU N20 Clint Sellers, EIU Special Teams S4 Zach Walden, JSU S11 Josh Foster, TTU S18 Nick Turner, MUR S25 Taurean Rhetta, JSU O2 David Simonhoff, SEMO O9 Taylor Brown, UTM O16 Cortland Finnegan, SAM O23 Darren Williams, JSU O30 Jon Mahan, TTU N6 David Simonhoff, SEMO N13 David Simonhoff, SEMO N20 Tom Schofield, EIU Newcomer S4 Clint Sellers, EIU S11 K.J. Austin-Bruce, TSU S18 Darren Williams, JSU S25 Adam Kesler, EIU O2 Jonathan Eiland, MUR O9 Dante Harrold, UTM O16 Courtney Richardson, TSU O23 Tim Holloman, SEMO O30 Tim Holloman, SEMO N6 Cameron Kirnes, TTU N13 Stevie Chaney, MUR N20 Clint Sellers, EIU 2006 Offensive S3 Javarris Williams, TSU S10 Vincent Webb, EIU S17 Chad Cook, MUR S24 Vincent Webb, EIU O1 Clay Green, JSU O8 Josh Greco, EKU O15 Javarris Williams, TSU O22 Norris Smith, EIU O29 Javarris Williams, TSU N5 Don Chapman, UTM N12 Don Chapman, UTM N19 Lee Sweeney, TTU Defensive S3 LeMarcus Rowell, JSU S10 Brandon Rosser, EKU S17 Derrick Parrott, MUR S24 Aaron Williams, TTU

O1 LeMarcus Rowell, JSU O8 Lucius Seymour, EIU O15 Lucius Seymour, EIU O22 Markeseo Jackson, UTM O29 Kevin Rondo, UTM N5 Donald Thomas, EIU N12 Brandon Gathof, EKU N19 Kenny Brown, JSU Special Teams S3 Shannon Fleming, SAM S10 Chris Hicks, SAM S17 David Simonhoff, SEMO S24 John Mahan, TTU O1 Zach Walden, JSU O8 Zach Walden, JSU O15 Chris Hicks, SAM O22 David Simonhoff, SEMO O29 Zach Walden, JSU N5 Jessie Burton, UTM N12 Matt Schoborg, EKU N19 Clay Green, JSU Special Teams S3 Micah Rucker, EIU S10 Micah Rucker, EIU S17 Marcus Dawson, UTM S24 E.J. Daniel, UTM O1 Lee Sweeney, TTU O8 Cole Stinson, EIU O15 Lee Sweeney, TTU O22 Antonio Heffner, TSU O29 Aaron Williams, TSU N5 Cole Stinson, EIU N12 Bobby Washington, EKU N19 Lee Sweeney, TTU 2007 Offensive S2 Cole Stinson, EIU S9 Derek White, TTU S16 Derek White, TTU S23 Bobby Washington, EKU S30 Antonio Heffner, TSU O7 Allan Holland, EKU O14 Cedric Johnson, JSU O21 Chris Fletcher, APSU O28 Jefferson Adcock, SAM N4 Jeff Ehrhardt, MUR N11 Don Chapman, UTM N18 Ademola Adeniji, EIU Defensive S2 Dontrell Miller, UTM S9 Drew Robinson, JSU S16 Daniel Becker, APSU Shaun Richardson, TSU S23 Maurice Smith, TTU S30 Carnell Clark, JSU O7 Donald Thomas, EIU O14 Corey Reed, TTU O21 Derrick Huff, EKU O28 Derrick Huff, EKU N4 D. Rodgers-Cromartie, TSU N11 Michael Torres, EIU Brandon Gathof, EKU N18 Craig Worthen, UTM Special Teams S2 Terrence Holt, APSU Gavin Hallford, JSU S9 Gavin Hallford, JSU S16 Eric Benson, TSU S23 Mark Prevost, SAM S30 Maurice Dupree, JSU Gavin Hallford, JSU O7 Taylor Long, EKU O14 Zach Walden, JSU O21 Sean O’Brien, MUR O28 Larry Shipp, TTU N4 Maurice Dupree, JSU N11 Quinten Ponius, EIU N18 Terrence Holt, APSU Taurean Rhetta, JSU Newcomer S2 Victor Anderson, SEMO S9 Kevin Cook, EIU Justin Kraemer, TTU S16 Chris Evans, SAM S23 Alex Barnett, SAM Henry Sailes, TTU S30 Rashad Haynes, EIU O7 Cedric Johnson, JSU O14 Cedric Johnson, JSU O21 Chris Evans, SAM O28 Jeff Ehrhardt, MUR Cade Thomopson, UTM N4 Jeff Ehrhardt, MUR N11 Cade Thompson, UTM N18 Justin Kraemer, TTU

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2008 Offensive A31 Houston Lillard, SEMO S7 Antonio Heffner, TSU S14 Henry Sailes, TTU S21 Antonio Heffner, TSU S28 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU O5 Derrick Townsel, MUR Javarris Williams, TSU O12 Brandyn Young, UT Martin O19 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU O26 Trent Caffee, APSU N2 Allan Holland, EKU N9 Antonio Heffner, TSU N16 C.J. Walker, EKU N23 Travorus Bess, EIU Jeff Ehrhardt, MUR Defensive A31 Eddie Calvin, SEMO S7 Seymour Loftman, EIU S14 Nathan Williams, MUR S21 A.J. Davis, JSU S28 Dontrell Miller, UTM O5 Eugene Clifford, TSU O12 Nathan Williams, MUR O19 Alexander Henderson, JSU O26 Nick Stauffer, SEMO N2 Nathan Williams, MUR N9 Austen Lane, MUR N16 Andrew Ridgeway, JSU N23 Brandon Gathof, EKU Special Teams A31 Terrence Holt, APSU S7 Jamaal Akbar, UTM S14 Justin Kraemer, TTU S21 Tyler Wilke, EIU S28 Taylor Long, EKU O5 Maurice Dupree, JSU O12 Quentin Ponius, EIU O19 Gavin Hallford, JSU Eric Benson, TSU O26 Doug Spada, SEMO N2 Terrence Holt, APSU N9 Derrick Townsel, MUR N16 Gavin Hallford, JSU N23 Ricky Thomas, APSU Newcomer A31 JaJuan Spillman, TSU S7 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU S14 Henry Harris, SEMO Daryl Bourne, UTM S21 Mike Hicks, UTM S28 Henry Harris, SEMO Ryan Perrilloux, JSU O5 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU O12 Shannon Davis, EKU O19 Desmin Ward, EIU Ryan Perrilloux, JSU O26 Ryan White, APSU N2 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU N9 Mike Hicks, UTM N16 Ryan White, APSU N23 Matt Scheible, SEMO 2009 Offensive S6 Jake Christensen, EIU S13 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU S20 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU S27 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU O4 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU O11 Ryan White, APSU O18 Garnett Phelps, EKU O25 Terrence Holt, APSU N1 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU Tim Benford, TTU N8 Brandyn Young, UTM N15 Jake Christensen, EIU Ryan Perrilloux, JSU N22 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU Defensive S6 Jeremy Caldwell, EKU S13 Jawaan Booker, JSU S20 Andre Evans, EKU S27 Bryan Blanfort, SEMO O4 Jeremy Caldwell, EKU T.J. Heath, JSU O11 Dustin Dillehay, TTU O18 Patrick McClellan, EKU O25 Antonio Faulkner, APSU N1 Caleb Mitchell, TTU N8 Alexander Henderson, JSU Austin Lane, MUR N15 CJ James, EIU Alexander Henderson, JSU N22 Alexander Henderson, JSU Special Teams S6 Marcus Harris, MUR

S13 S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1

Austin Signor, EIU Alan Bonner, JSU Patrick Tatum, JSU Patrick Tatum, JSU Kevin Cook, EIU Kienan Cullen, MUR Lorence Ricks, EIU Austin Signor, EIU Kevin Cook, EIU N8 Terrence Holt, APSU N15 Terrence Holt, APSU N22 Terrence Holt, APSU Newcomer S6 Jason McNair, UTM S13 Mon Williams, EIU S20 Jake Christensen, EIU S27 Jake Christensen, EIU Jamal Young, UTM O4 T.J. Pryor, EKU O11 Jeremy Ross, APSU O18 T.J. Pryor, EKU O25 Jason McNair, UTM N1 Caleb Mitchell, TTU N8 Casey Brockman, MUR N15 Greg Smith, JSU N22 T.J. Pryor, EKU 2010 Offensive S5 Marques Ivory, JSU Coty Blanchard, JSU S12 Matt Scheible, SEMO S19 Henry Harris, SEMO S26 Jamal Young, JSU Henry Harris, SEMO Preston Brown, TSU O3 Henry Harris, SEMO O10 Casey Brockman, MUR O17 Henry Harris, SEMO O24 Matt Scheible, SEMO O31 T.J. Pryor, EKU N7 Chris Wright, EIU Orlandus Harris, EKU N14 Casey Brockman, MUR N21 Casey Brockman, MUR Cass Barnes, TTU Defensive S5 Rodney Garrott, JSU S12 Jeremy Ross, Austin Peay Aaron Grimes, SEMO S19 Darrin Nalls, UTM S26 Rico Council, TSU O3 Darrick Borum, SEMO O10 Rico Council, TSU O17 Caleb Mitchell, TTU Marcus Edwards, TTU O24 Brannon Byrd, JSU O31 Joshua Jackson, SEMO N7 Tyson Patrick, EKU N14 Jason Horton, JSU N21 Richmond Tooley, TTU Specialist S5 Rayshawn Weatherspoon, TSU S12 Drew Geldbach, SEMO S19 Stephen Stansell, APSU S26 Dontrell Johnson, MUR O3 Kevin Cook, EIU O10 Matthew Barker, TTU O17 Rashad Haynes, EIU Jordan Berry, EKU O24 Drew Geldbach, SEMO Nick Campbell, TTU O31 Joe Hook, UTM N7 Jeremy Caldwell, EKU N14 James Esco, JSU N21 Jeremy Caldwell, EKU Newcomer S5 Coty Blanchard, JSU S12 Coty Blanchard, JSU S19 CJ Estelle, UTM S26 Mike Harris, MUR O3 Coty Blanchard, JSU Arthur Brackett, MUR O10 Mike Harris, MUR O17 Jocques Crawford, TTU O24 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU O31 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU N7 Mike Harris, MUR N14 Darius Barksdale, JSU Duane Brady, MUR N21 Jocques Crawford, TTU 2011 Offensive S4 Coty Blanchard, JSU S11 Mike Harris, MUR S18 Casey Brockman, MUR S25 Dontey Gay, TTU

O2

Jake Ryan, APSU Matt Scheible, SEMO O9 Derek Carr, UTM O16 Mike Harris, MUR O23 Matt Denham, EKU O30 Matt Denham, EKU N6 T.J. Pryor, EKU N13 Calvin Middleton, JSU N20 Casey Brockman, MUR Dontey Gay, TTU Defensive S4 Patrick McClellan, EKU S11 Ichiro Vance, EKU S18 Richmond Tooley, TTU S25 Antwaun Majors, APSU O2 Clarence Jackson, JSU O9 Ben Johnson, UTM O16 Antonio Harper, TSU O23 Montori Hughes, UTM O30 Qua Huzzie, MUR Corey Watson, TTU N6 Antonio Harper, TSU N13 Blake Peiffer, SEMO N20 Richmond Tooley, TTU Specialst S4 Jordan Berry, EKU S11 Jeremy Caldwell, EKU Travis James, TSU S18 Scott Weatherford, EIU S25 Coty Blanchard, JSU Cody Forbes, TTU O2 Stephen Stansell, APSU O9 Jamin Godfrey, TSU O16 Zach Sharp, TTU O23 Gabriel Chambers, JSU O30 Nick Campbell, TSU N6 Kienan Cullen, MUR N13 Kienan Cullen, MUR N20 James Esco, JSU Newcomer S4 Washaun Ealey, JSU S11 Jeremiah Williams, EKU S18 Clarence Jackson, JSU S25 Washaun Ealey, JSU O2 Washaun Ealey, JSU Michael German, TSU O9 Michael German, TSU O16 Michael German, TSU O23 Tim Hamm-Bey, SEMO O30 Qua Huzzie, MUR N6 Cameron Bailey, EKU Washaun Ealey, JSU N13 Michael German, TSU N20 Kevin Hamlin, EKU 2012 Offensive S2 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU S29 DaMarcus James, JSU Trabis Ward, TSU S16 Michael German, TSU S23 Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois S30 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU O7 Casey Brockman, MUR O14 Derek Carr, UTM Trabis Ward, TSU O21 T.J. Pryor, EKU O28 Washaun Ealey, JSU N4 Derek Carr, UTM N11 Darian Stone, TTU N18 Quentin Sims, UTM Jake Ryan, APSU Defensive S2 Brooklyn Fox, EKU S9 Rashad Smith, JSU S16 Brandon Wicks, MUR S23 Cejay Ceniza, EKU S30 Pete Houlihan, EIU O7 Nick Thrasher, TSU O14 Steven Godbolt III, TSU Thad Williams, UTM O21 Jermaine Hough, JSU DJ Roberts, UTM O28 Artavious Dowdell, EIU N4 Brooklyn Fox, EKU N11 Rashad Smith, JSU N18 Artavious Dowdell, EIU Brandon Wicks, MUR Specialist S2 Cody Sandlin, UTM S9 Griffin Thomas, JSU S16 Cameron Berra, EIU S23 Jordan Benton, MUR Drew Geldbach, SEMO S30 Ladarius Vanlier, TTU O7 Kevin Barfield, UTM O14 Cameron Berra, EIU O21 Griffin Thomas, JSU

O28 Jamin Godfrey, TSU N4 Steven Mix, MUR N11 Zach Sharp, TTU N18 Walter Powell, MUR Newcomer S2 Troymaine Pope, JSU Da’Rick Rogers, TTU S9 Troymaine Pope, JSU S16 Jaamal Berry, MUR S23 Da’Rick Rogers, TTU S30 Jaamal Berry, MUR O7 Telvin Brown, JSU O14 Jeremy Butler, UTM O21 Jermaine Hough, JSU O28 Scott Lathrop, SEMO N4 Jaamal Berry, MUR N11 Jeremy Butler, UTM N18 Alex Helms, EIU 2013 Offensive S2 Eastern Illinois Offensive Line (Borre, Lowery, Pagliara, Pierce, Seibert) S8 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU JSU State Rushing Attack (James, Jenkins, Jones, Pope) S15 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU S22 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU S29 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU O6 DaMarcus James, JSU O13 Scott Lathrop, SEMO O20 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU O27 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU N3 DaMarcus James, JSU N10 Eli Jenkins, JSU N17 Shepard Little, EIU N24 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU Defensive S2 Alex McNulty, EIU S8 Robert Haynes, EIU S15 J’vontez Blackmon, UTM S22 Samquan Evans, TSU S29 Anthony Goodman, EKU James Huguely, TTU O6 Josh Manning, MUR O13 Daniel Fitzpatrick, TSU O20 Daniel Fitzpatrick, TSU O27 Rashod Byers, JSU N3 Tony Bell, UTM N10 Marty Jones, TTU N17 Ben Johnson, UTM N24 Perry Cooper, MUR Specialist S2 Shepard Little, EIU Ladarius Vanlier, TTU S8 Martine Stevenson, TSU Chad Zinchini, TTU S15 Griffin Thomas, JSU Walter Powell, MUR S22 Jamin Godfrey, TSU S29 Jordan Johnson, TTU O6 Walter Powell, MUR O13 Alex Knight, SEMO O20 Steven Mix, MUR Spencer Davis, SEMO O27 Jordan Berry, EKU N3 Erik Lora, EIU N10 Griffin Thomas, JSU N17 Jackson Redditt, UTM N24 Steven Mix, MUR Newcomer S2 Max Shortell, JSU S8 Eli Jenkins, JSU S15 Maikhail Miller, MUR Dylan Favre, UTM S22 JJ Jude, EKU S29 Maikhail Miller, MUR O6 Maikhail Miller, MUR O13 Maikhail Miller, MUR O20 Shephard Little, EIU O27 Jeff LePak, EIU N3 Omar Williams, APSU N10 Eli Jenkins, JSU N17 Shepard Little, EIU N24 Maikhail Miller, MUR 2014 Offensive A31 Adam Drake, EIU S7 Eli Jenkins, JSU S14 Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU S21 Kyle Snyder, SEMO Paul McRoberts, SEMO S28 Eli Jenkins, JSU Peter Lloyd, SEMO O5 Miles Jones, JSU KD Humphries, MUR O12 KD Humphries, MUR

O19 Darian Stone, TTU O26 Shepard Little, EIU N2 Abou Toure, UTM N9 DaMarcus James, JSU N16 Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU N23 Michael German, TSU Defensive A31 Anthony Bass, TSU S7 Stanley Absanon, EKU S14 De’Ante Saunders, TSU S21 Ronnie Vinson, TSU S28 Gabe Terry, TSU O5 Tim Hamm-Bey, SEMO O12 Jermaine Hough, JSU O19 Marty Jones, TTU O26 Anthony Goodman, EIU N2 Kamu Grugier-Hill, EIU N9 Folo Johnson, JSU Austin Tallant, TTU N16 Michael Carlisle, JSU N23 Walter Evans, UTM Specialist A31 Andrew Lloyd, EKU S7 Ladarius Vanlier, TTU S14 Ryan McCrum, SEMO S21 Antoine Johnson, EIU S28 Alex Knight, SEMO O5 John Arnold, TTU O12 Andrew Lloyd, EKU O19 Ladarius Vanlier, TTU O26 Hamish MacInnes, JSU N2 Darion Hall, TSU N9 Pokey Harris, MUR N16 Pokey Harris, MUR N23 Jackson Redditt, UTM Newcomer A31 Tom Smith, TSU S7 Devaunte Sigler, JSU S14 Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU S21 Jalen Whitlow, EIU Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU S28 Jalen Whitlow, EIU O5 Trey Thompson, TTU O12 Jalen Whitlow, EIU O19 Mickey Macius, APSU Jalen Whitlow, EIU O26 Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU N2 Jalen Whitlow, EIU N9 Jalen Whitlow, EIU N16 Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU N23 Gabe Terry, TSU 2015 Offensive S7 Brock McCoin, TTU S13 Josh Barge, JSU S20 Krys Cates, TTU S27 Eli Jenkins, JSU Jarod Neal, UTM O4 Paul McRoberts, SEMO O11 Bennie Coney, EKU O18 Eli Jenkins, JSU O25 Jarod Neal, UTM N1 Eli Jenkins, JSU N8 Patrick Smith, TSU N15 Bennie Coney, EKU Ladarius Vanlier, TTU N22 Eli Jenkins, JSU Defensive S7 Seth McDonald, EIU S13 Dawson Wells, JSU Michael Ford, SEMO S20 Seth McDonald, EIU S27 Tra’Darius Goff, TTU O4 Chris Kelly, EKU Chad Meredith, SEMO O11 Demetrius Mason, MUR O18 Noah Spence, EKU O25 Kamu Grugier-Hill, EIU N1 Dawson Wells, JSU N8 Dawson Wells, JSU Ebenezer Ogundeko, TSU N15 Dino Fanti, EIU N22 Dino Fanti, EIU Specialist S7 Connor Rouleau, JSU S13 Jackson Redditt, UTM S20 Landon Stratton, MUR S27 Maleek Hall, TTU O4 Stanley Absanon, EKU O11 Mike Bernier, EIU O18 Keith Wrzuszczak, EKU O25 Janawski Davis, MUR N1 Keith Wrzuszczak, EKU N8 Zach Dean, MUR N15 Cameron Sanders, SEMO N22 Pokey Harris, MUR Newcomer S7 Joel McCandless, JSU

S13 S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22

O’Shay Ackerman-Carter, TSU Joel McCandless, JSU Dante Vandeven, SEMO Elijah Daniel, MUR Tremane McCullough, SEMO Kendall Morris, APSU Devin Church, EIU Ethan Thomas, EKU Tremane McCullough, SEMO Patrick Smith, TSU Dante Vandeven, SEMO Tremane McCullough, SEMO Erick Evans, TSU

2016 Offensive S4 Eli Jenkins, JSU S11 Mitch Kimble, EIU S18 Eli Jenkins, JSU S25 Eli Jenkins, JSU O2 KD Humphries, MUR O9 Devin Church, EIU Devin Borders, EKU O16 Josh Clemons, JSU O23 Patrick Smith, TSU O30 KD Humphries, MUR N6 JaVaughn Craig, APSU Ronald Butler, TSU N13 Kentel Williams, APSU Roc Thomas, JSU N20 Dontez Byrd, TTU Defensive S4 Kahlid Hagens, UTM S11 Ebenezer Ogundeko, TSU S18 Darius Jackson, JSU S25 David Johnson, EIU O2 Chad Meredith, SEMO O9 David Johnson, EIU Roper Garrett, SEMO O16 Ezra Robinson, TSU O23 Jaylen Hill, JSU O30 James Gilleylen, UTM N6 Kahlid Hagens, UTM N13 Kahlid Hagens, UTM N20 Marlon Bridges, JSU Specialist S4 Alex Knight, SEMO S11 Londell Lee, UTM S18 Dontez Byrd, TTU S25 Kyran Moore, APSU Josh Barge, JSU O2 Lane Clark, TSU O9 Ryan McCrum, SEMO O16 Mitich Mersman, UTM O23 Connor Mitchell, MUR O30 Cade Stinnett, JSU Cameron Sanders, SEMO N6 Alex Knight, SEMO N13 Kentel Williams, APSU Nick Madonia, TTU N20 Lane Clark, TSU Nick Madonia, TTU Newcomer S4 Roc Thomas, JSU S11 Mitch Kimble, EIU S18 Roc Thomas, JSU Earl Harrison, TSU S25 Christopher Anderson, EIU Roc Thomas, JSU O2 Jesse Hosket, SEMO O9 Marlon Bridges, JSU Steven Newbold, TSU O16 Mitch Kimble, EIU Mareio McGraw, MUR O23 Mareio McGraw, MUR O30 Marlon Bridges, JSU Jesse Hosket, SEMO N6 JaVaughn Craig, APSU N13 Kentel Williams, APSU Roc Thomas, JSU N20 Marlon Bridges, JSU Dontez Byrd, TTU

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ALL-TIME OVC PRESEASON POLLS OVC preseason football polls for most seasons are available dating back to the 1978 poll. Not all years are available. Where available, first-place votes are indicated in parenthesis after team name. Preseason Players of the Year were not selected on a regular basis until 2008 and are indicated after that year’s results.

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1978 1. Tennessee Tech Poll results incomplete 1979 1. Eastern Kentucky 2. Western Kentucky 3. Tennessee Tech 4. Murray State 5. Austin Peay 6. Middle Tennessee 7. Morehead State

68 66 48 40 30 22 20

1980 1. Murray State (5) 2. Eastern Kentucky (3) 3. Western Kentucky 4. Akron 5. Austin Peay 6. Morehead State 7. Middle Tennessee 8. Tennessee Tech

47 41 35 34 26 18 13 10

1981 1. Eastern Kentucky (5) 2. Western Kentucky (2) 3. Murray State (2) 4. Akron 5. Morehead State 6. Middle Tennessee 7. Austin Peay 8. Youngstown State 9. Tennessee Tech

60.5 56.5 52 39 31 29 23 18 14

1982 1. Eastern Kentucky (6) 2. Youngstown State (1) 3. Murray State (1) 4. Middle Tennessee 5. Tennessee Tech 6. Akron 7. Austin Peay 8. Morehead State

48 40 35 34 25 19 13 10

1983 1. Eastern Kentucky (6) 2. Akron (2) 3. Middle Tennessee 4. Youngstown State 5. Murray State 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Morehead State 8. Austin Peay

48 44 36 27 22 21 15 4

1984 1. Eastern Kentucky (6) 2. Middle Tennessee (2) 3. Akron 4. Murray State 5. Austin Peay 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Youngstown State 8. Morehead State

48 40 36 33 20 18 17 12

1985 1. Eastern Kentucky (4) 2. Middle Tennessee (3) 3. Murray State (1) 4. Youngstown State 5. Austin Peay 6. Akron 7. Morehead State 8. Tennessee Tech

44.5 43 36 29 26 23.5 14 8

1986 Poll not available 1987 1. Eastern Kentucky (4) 2. Murray State (2) 3. Middle Tennessee (1) 4. Youngstown State

34 30 28 19

Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Morehead State

17 11 8

1988 Poll not available 1989 1. Eastern Kentucky 2. Middle Tennessee 3. Murray State 4. Tennessee State 5. Tennessee tech 6. Austin Peay 7. Morehead State

54 44.5 41.5 37 22 17.5 14.5

1990 1. Middle Tennessee 2. Eastern Kentucky 3. Murray State Tennessee Tech 5. Tennessee State 6. Morehead State 7. Austin Peay

35 32 21 21 19 10 9

1991 1. Eastern Kentucky (13) 2. Middle Tennessee (3) 3. Tennessee State 4. Morehead State Tennessee Tech 6. Murray State 7. Southeast Missouri 8. Austin Peay

125 115 89 69 69 47 44 18

1992 1. Eastern Kentucky (10) 2. Middle Tennessee (8) 3. Morehead State 4. Austin Peay 5. Tennessee State 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Southeast Missouri 8. UT Martin 9. Murray State

138 136 89 84 81 67 65 41 28

1993 1. Middle Tennessee (16) 2. Eastern Kentucky (2) 3. Tennessee Tech 4. Tennessee State 5. Southeast Missouri 6. Morehead State 7. Austin Peay 8. UT Martin 9. Murray State

152 144 124 106 75 69 58 46 36

1994 1. Eastern Kentucky (12) 2. Middle Tennessee (3) 3. Tennessee Tech (3) 4. Tennessee State 5. Murray State 6. UT Martin 7. Southeast Missouri 8. Austin Peay 9. Morehead State

123 109 104 76 72 69 39 36 20

1995 1. Eastern Kentucky (15) 2. Middle Tennessee (2) 3. Tennessee State (1) 4. Southeast Missouri 5. Tennessee Tech 6. Murray State 7. Austin Peay 8. UT Martin 9. Morehead State

127 112 89 84 74 59 55 32 16

1996 1. Murray State (9.5) 2. Eastern Kentucky (6.5)

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Middle Tennessee (2) Eastern Illinois Southeast Missouri Tennessee State UT Martin Tennessee Tech Austin Peay

1997 1. Eastern Illinois (6) 2. Eastern Kentucky (5) 3. Murray State (4) 4. Middle Tennessee (1) 5. Tennessee State 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Southeast Missouri 8. UT Martin

104 80 56 55 48 42 26 89 85 79 65 46 40 29 15

1998 1. Eastern Kentucky (13) 2. Eastern Illinois (1) 3. Murray State (2) 4. Middle Tennessee 5. Tennessee Tech 6. Tennessee State 7. Southeast Missouri 8. UT Martin

97 79 77 54 53 46 26 16

1999 1. Tennessee State (12) 2. Murray State (2) 3. Eastern Kentucky 4. Eastern Illinois (2) 5. Western Kentucky 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Southeast Missouri 8. UT Martin

95 77 71 66 56 42 26 15

2000 1. Eastern Kentucky (12) 2. Murray State (3) 3. Tennessee State (1) 4. Western Kentucky 5. Tennessee Tech 6. Eastern Illinois 7. Southeast Missouri 8. UT Martin

96 75 73 56 55 46 33 14

2001 1. Eastern Illinois (9) 2. Tennessee Tech (3) 3. Eastern Kentucky (2) 4. Murray State 5. Tennessee State 6. Southeast Missouri 7. UT Martin

69 56 52 50 32 23 12

2002 1. Eastern Illinois (4) 2. Eastern Kentucky (3) 3. Tennessee State Tennessee Tech 5. Murray State 6. Southeast Missouri 7. UT Martin

71 61 45 45 36 24 12

2003 1. Southeast Missouri (5) 2. Murray State (4) 3. Eastern Illinois 4. Eastern Kentucky 5. Jacksonville State Tennessee Tech 7. Tennessee State 8. Samford 9. UT Martin

60 58 48 45 33 33 23 16 8

2004 1. Eastern Kentucky (10) 2. Jacksonville State (8) 3. Samford 4. Southeast Missouri

121 119 91 73

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70 67 52 36 19

2005 1. Jacksonville State (15) 2. Eastern Kentucky (1) 3. Murray State (2) 4. Eastern Illinois 5. Tennessee Tech 6. Samford 7. Tennessee State 8. Southeast Missouri 9. UT Martin

127 108 94 81 72 49 47 45 25

2006 1. Eastern Kentucky (11) 2. Eastern Illinois (7) 3. Jacksonville State 4. Samford 5. Murray State 6. UT Martin 7. Tennessee State Tennessee Tech 9. Southeast Missouri

120 117 102 75 64 46 45 45 34

2007 1. Eastern Illinois (8) 2. Jacksonville State (6) 3. UT Martin (4) 4. Eastern Kentucky (1) 5. Tennessee State (1) 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Murray State 8. Southeast Missouri 9. Samford 10. Austin Peay

150 139 126 119 103 79 60 57 46 21

2008 1. Jacksonville State (6) 2. Eastern Kentucky (6) 3. Eastern Illinois (6) 4. Tennessee State 5. UT Martin 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Austin Peay 8. Murray State 9. Southeast Missouri

113 111 108 84 69 55 50 36 22

Preseason Offensive Player Allan Holland (QB), EKU Preseason Defensive Player Pierre Walters (DL), EIU 2009 1. Eastern Kentucky (10) 2. UT Martin (4) 3. Eastern Illinois (2) 4. Tennessee State (1) 5. Murray State (1) 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Austin Peay Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State

105 92 89 74 61 35 33 33 n/a

Note: JSU was not included in the Predicted Order of Finish because they were not eligible to win the OVC Championship due to NCAA APR penalties.

Preseason Offensive Player Cade Thompson (QB), UTM Preseason Defensive Player Austen Lane (DE), MUR

2010 1. Jacksonville State (11) 2. Eastern Illinois (4) 3. Eastern Kentucky (1) 4. Tennessee Tech (1) 5. Tennessee State (1) 6. UT Martin 7. Austin Peay Southeast Missouri 9. Murray State

120 114 102 78 70 59 38 38 29

123 106 93 81 73 64 57 33 18

124 177 85 83 69 67 44 42 17

Preseason Offensive Player Casey Brockman (QB), MUR Preseason Defensive Player Blake Peiffer (LB), SEMO 2013 1. Eastern Illinois (12) 2. Eastern Kentucky (4) 3. Tennessee State (2) 4. Jacksonville State 5. UT Martin 6 . Murray State Tennessee Tech 8. Southeast Missouri 9. Austin Peay

2016 1. Jacksonville State (16) 2. Eastern Kentucky 3. Eastern Illinois (2) 4. UT Martin 5. Southeast Missouri 6. Tennessee State 7. Tennessee Tech 8. Murray State 9. Austin Peay

128 100 97 96 66 55 45 43 18

Preseason Offensive Player Eli Jenkins (RB), JSU Preseason Defensive Player Darius Jackson (DL), JSU

Preseason Offensive Player Casey Brockman (QB), MUR Preseason Defensive Player Monte Lewis (DL), JSU Rico Council (LB), TSU 2012 1. Eastern Kentucky (12) 2. Jacksonville State (6) 3. Murray State 4. Tennessee Tech 5. Tennessee State 6. UT Martin 7. Southeast Missouri 8. Eastern Illinois 9. Austin Peay

128 107 106 78 66 63 45 38 17

Preseason Offensive Player Dy’Shawn Mobley (RB), EKU Preseason Defensive Player Devaunte Sigler (DL), JSU

Preseason Offensive Player Terrence Holt (RB/KR), APSU Preseason Defensive Player Josh Bey (LB), UTM 2011 1. Jacksonville State (13) 2. Murray State (4) 3. Eastern Kentucky 4. Southeast Missouri 5. Tennessee Tech 6. UT Martin 7. Eastern Illinois 8. Tennessee State 9. Austin Peay

2015 1. Jacksonville State (16) 2. Eastern Illinois 3. Eastern Kentucky (2) 4. UT Martin 5. Tennessee State 6. Southeast Missouri 7. Tennessee Tech 8. Murray State 9. Austin Peay

2017 1. Jacksonville State (16) 2. UT Martin (2) 3. Tennessee State 4. Eastern Illinois 5. Eastern Kentucky 6. Tennessee Tech 7. Southeast Missouri 8. Murray State 9. Austin Peay

128 107 96 81 68 64 42 41 21

Preseason Offensive Player Patrick Smith (WR), TSU Preseason Defensive Player Darius Jackson (DL), JSU

122 114 90 87 78 53 53 35 16

Preseason Offensive Player Erik Lora (WR), EIU Preseason Defensive Player Steven Godbolt III (DB), TSU 2014 1. Jacksonville State (10) 2. Eastern Illinois (4) 3. Tennessee State (4) 4. Eastern Kentucky 5. UT Martin 6. Murray State 7. Tennessee Tech 8. Southeast Missouri 9. Austin Peay

118 110 107 82 79 54 48 34 16

Preseason Offensive Player DaMarcus James (RB), JSU Preseason Defensive Player Anthony Bass (DE), TSU

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NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP In the first title game played in Frisco, Eastern Washington erased 16-point deficit to beat Delaware 20-19 in January 2011. The entertaining game certainly did not disappoint the 13,000-plus fans who attended the first college football game in Frisco.

A year later, the perfect blend of two passionate fan bases combined with a “local” team making it to the championship game led to a standing-room only crowd of 20,586 to watch North Dakota State beat Sam Houston State 17-6. North Dakota State quarterback Brock Jensen threw a touchdown pass right after a fake punt and then added a 1-yard run for another score following a long interception return to help the No. 2 seed Bison upset the top-seeded Bearkats, snapping Sam Houston’s 16-game win streak and preventing it from winning its first national championship It was NDSU’s first national championship at the Division I level to go with five Division II titles, the last in 1990.

The 2012 title game was a rematch between the Bison and Bearkats with North Dakota State claiming its second-straight title with a 39-13 victory. The game was played in front of 21,411 fans, including more than 10,000 wearing green and gold. Brock Jensen ran for three touchdowns and Sam Ojuri added two more scores as NDSU broke a 10-10 halftime tie as they outscored SHSU 29-3 in the second half.

In 2013 North Dakota State made it three-straight titles with a convincing 35-7 victory over Towson in front of 19,802 fans. It completed a perfect 15-0 season for the Bison and tied the FCS victory for overall consecutive victories (24). In 2014 NDSU made it four titles in a row with a dramatic 29-27 victory over Illinois State as Carson Wentz scored from five yards out with 37 seconds remaining to upend the Redbirds who had surged ahead with 1:38 to play.

Two years ago Jacksonville State became the first OVC team to advance to the Division I National Championship game since 1982 when they took on North Dakota State. The Gamecocks ultimately lost 37-10 to the Bison who won its fifth-straight national title.

Last year James Madison claimed its first title since 2004 in knocking off Youngstown State.

While the games have no doubt been the highlight, it is a week’s worth of events that have separated the event in Frisco from past championships – not to mention the great Texas hospitality.

The teams arrive in Texas four days before the game starts. They’re greeted by signs and banners around town as well as great crowds at their respective team headquarters. The next day, the teams visit local elementary schools where they are welcomed by students eager to show off their school spirit for their newly adopted college teams. Later that night, the two participating teams gather for the Great Texas Barbecue Bowl that showcase the legendary Texas culture and hospitality. On Friday, teams attend the Champions Luncheon and make last-minute tweaks in game preparation.

The day of the game, fans begin gathering at restaurants and parking lots surrounding Toyota Stadium and take part in Tailgate Town that features quality entertainment and even more Texas sounds, flavors and hospitality.

The local organizing committee, collectively known as Team Frisco consists of the City of Frisco, its Economic Development Corporation and Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hunt Sports Group/Toyota Stadium, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and Frisco-based Southland Conference.

The Football Championship Subdivision is comprised of the conferences and institutions that compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship - Big Sky, Big South, Colonial Athletic Association, Ivy League, Mid-Eastern Athletic, Missouri Valley Football, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot League, Pioneer, Southern, Southland and the Southwestern Athletic. The Ivy League, Mid-Eastern Athletic and Southwestern Athletic Conference choose not to participate in the football championship. The FCS embodies a tradition of excellence through high level competition, student-athlete character and sportsmanship throughout the regular season and the championship experience.

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OVC POSTSEASON HISTORY 1948 Murray State 21, Sul Ross State 21 (Tangerine Bowl) 1952 Western Kentucky 34, Arkansas State 19 (Refrigerator Bowl) East Texas State 33, Tennessee Tech 0 (Tangerine Bowl) 1954 Omaha 7, Eastern Kentucky 6 (Tangerine Bowl) Sam Houston State 27, Middle Tennessee 13 (Refrigerator Bowl) 1959 The Citadel 27, Tennessee Tech 0 (Tangerine Bowl) 1960 Middle Tennessee 21, Presbyterian 12 (Tangerine Bowl) 1961 Lamar 21, Middle Tennessee 14 (Tangerine Bowl) 1963 Western Kentucky 27, Coast Guard 0 (Tangerine Bowl) 1964 Middle Tennessee 20, Muskingham 0 (Grantland Rice Bowl) 1967 Eastern Kentucky 27, Ball State 13 (Grantland Rice Bowl) 1969 East Tennessee St. 34, Louisiana Tech 13 (Grantland Rice Bowl) 1972 Louisiana Tech 34, Tennessee Tech 0 (Grantland Rice Bowl) 1973 Western Kentucky 25, Lehigh 16 (NCAA Division II 1st Round) Western Kentucky 28, Grambling 20 (Grantland Rice Bowl) Louisiana Tech 34, Western Kentucky 0 (NCAA Division II Champ.)

1975 Western Kentucky 14, Northern Iowa 12 (NCAA Division II 1st Round) Western Kentucky 14, New Hampshire 3 (Grantland Rice Bowl) Northern Michigan 16, Western Kentucky 14 (NCAA Division II Champ.)

1976 North Dakota St. 10, Eastern Kentucky 7 (NCAA Division II 1st Round)

FCS/I-AA PLAYOFFS HISTORY

1982 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Eastern Kentucky 38, Idaho 30 (Quarterfinals) at Eastern Kentucky 13, Tennessee State 7 (Semifinals) Eastern Kentucky 17, Delaware 14 (Championship - Wichita Falls, Texas) 1983 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS Boston University 24, at Eastern Kentucky 20 (1st Round) 1984 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS Middle Tennessee 27, at Eastern Kentucky 10 (1st Round) Middle Tennessee 42, at Indiana State 41 (3OT) (Quarterfinals) Louisiana Tech 21, at Middle Tennessee 13 (Semifinals) 1985 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS Georgia Southern 28, at Middle Tennessee 21 (1st Round) at Rhode Island 35, Akron 27 (1st Round) 1986 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS Eastern Kentucky 23, at Furman 10 (1st Round) at Eastern Illinois 28, Murray State 21 (1st Round) Eastern Kentucky 24, at Eastern Illinois 22 (Quarterfinals) at Arkansas State 24, Eastern Kentucky 10 (Semifinals) 1987 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Eastern Kentucky 40, Western Kentucky 17 (1st Round) at Northern Iowa 31, Youngstown State 28 (1st Round) at NE Louisiana 33, Eastern Kentucky 32 (Quarterfinals) 1988 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Eastern Kentucky 28, Massachusetts 17 (1st Round) at Eastern Kentucky 41, Western Kentucky 24 (Quarterfinals) at Georgia Southern 21, Eastern Kentucky 17 (Semifinals) 1989 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Middle Tennessee 24, Appalachian State 21 (1st Round) Youngstown State 28, at Eastern Kentucky 24 (1st Round) at (1) Georgia Southern 45, Middle Tennessee 3 (Quarterfinals) 1990 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at (1) Middle Tennessee 28, Jackson State 7 (1st Round) Furman 45, at Eastern Kentucky 17 (1st Round) at Boise State 20, Middle Tennessee 13 (Quarterfinals) 1991 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Middle Tennessee 20, Sam Houston 19 (OT) (1st Round) at Eastern Kentucky 14, Appalachian St. 3 (1st Round) at Eastern Kentucky 23, Middle Tennessee 13 (Quarterfinals) at Marshall 14, Eastern Kentucky 7 (Semifinals) 1992 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Middle Tennessee 35, Appalachian State 10 (1st Round) at Marshall 44, Eastern Kentucky 0 (1st Round) at Marshall 35, Middle Tennessee 21 (Quarterfinals) 1993 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Georgia Southern 14, Eastern Kentucky 12 (1st Round)

The I-AA (re-named the Football Championship Subdivision at the end of the 2006 season) Playoffs began in 1978. Eastern Kentucky, which won the I-AA national championship in 1979 and 1982, has been to the playoffs 20 times in the 39-year history of the event. That is the second-most appearances all-time (trailing only Montana).

1994 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Eastern Kentucky 30, Boston University 23 (1st Round) at Marshall 49, Middle Tennessee 14 (1st Round) at Youngstown State 18, Eastern Kentucky 15 (Quarterfinals)

The NCAA field included 4 teams from 1978-80, 8 teams in 1981, 12 teams from 1982-85, 16 teams from 1986-2009, 20 teams from 2010-12 and 24 teams from 2013-present.

1995 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS Northern Iowa 35, at Murray State 34 (1st Round) at Montana 48, Eastern Kentucky 0 (1st Round)

1978 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS no participants

1996 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Murray State 34, Western Illinois 6 (1st Round) at Northern Iowa 21, Eastern Illinois 14 (1st Round) at Troy State 31, Murray State 3 (Quarterfinals)

1979 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Eastern Kentucky 33, Nevada-Reno 30 2OT (Semifinals) Lehigh 28, at Murray State 9 (Semifinals) Eastern Kentucky 30, Lehigh 7 (Championship - Orlando, Fla.) 1980 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Eastern Kentucky 23, Lehigh 20 (Semifinals) Boise State 31, Eastern Kentucky 29 (Championship - Sacramento, Calif.)

1981 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Eastern Kentucky 35, Delaware 28 (Quarterfinals) Eastern Kentucky 23, at Boise State 17 (Semifinals) Idaho State 34, Eastern Kentucky 23 (Championship - Wichita Falls, Texas)

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1997 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Western Kentucky 42, Eastern Kentucky 14 (1st Round) 1998 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at (7) Appalachian State 45, (10) Tennessee State 31 (1st Round) 1999 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS (16) North Carolina A&T 24, at (1) Tennessee State 10 (1st Round) 2000 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at (5) Western Kentucky 27, (12) Florida A&M 0 (1st Round) at (1) Montana 45, (16) Eastern Illinois 13 (1st Round) (13) Appalachian State 17, at Western Kentucky 14 (Quarterfinals)

2001 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS Northern Iowa 49, at Eastern Illinois 43 (1st Round) 2002 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at (2) Western Illinois 48, Eastern Illinois 9 (1st Round) at Western Kentucky 59, Murray State 20 (1st Round) 2003 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at Western Kentucky 45, Jacksonville State 7 (1st Round) 2004 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS at (2) Furman 49, Jacksonville State 7 (1st Round) 2005 - NCAA I-AA PLAYOFFS Southern Illinois 21, at Eastern Illinois 6 (1st Round) 2006 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS Illinois State 24, at Eastern Illinois 13 (1st Round) at Southern Illinois 36, UT Martin 30 (1st Round) 2007 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS at (4) Southern Illinois 30, Eastern Illinois 11 (1st Round) at Richmond 31, Eastern Kentucky 14 (1st Round) 2008 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS at Richmond 38, Eastern Kentucky 10 (1st Round) 2009 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS at (3) Southern Illinois 48, Eastern Illinois 7 (1st Round) 2010 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS Wofford 17, at Jacksonville State 14 (2nd Round) at (5) Eastern Washington 37, Southeast Missouri 17 (2nd Round)

OVC TEAMS IN FCS/I-AA PLAYOFFS 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Eastern Kentucky Murray State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Akron Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Murray State Eastern Kentucky Youngstown State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee (at-large) Murray State Eastern Kentucky (at-large) Murray State Eastern Illinois (at-large) Eastern Kentucky Tennessee State Tennessee State Western Kentucky Eastern Illinois (at-large) Eastern Illinois

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Murray State Eastern Illinois (at-large) Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois UT Martin Eastern Illinois (at-large) Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois (at-large) Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State (at-large) Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky (at-large) Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State (at-large) Tennessee State (at-large) Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky (at-large) Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois (at-large) Jacksonville State

*From 1978-92, all playoff participants were determined on an at-large basis.

The automatic-qualifying process began in 1993.

2011 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS James Madison 20, at Eastern Kentucky 17 (1st Round) Central Arkansas 34, at Tennessee Tech 14 (1st Round) 2012 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS at South Dakota State 58, Eastern Illinois 10 (1st Round) 2013 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS Tennessee State 31, at Butler 0 (1st Round) at Jacksonville State 55, Samford 14 (1st Round) at (2) Eastern Illinois 51, Tennessee State 10 (2nd Round) Jacksonville State 31, at McNeese State 10 (2nd Round) Towson 49, at (2) Eastern Illinois 39 (Quarterfinals) at Eastern Washington 35, Jacksonville State 24 (Quarterfinals) 2014 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS Indiana State 36, at Eastern Kentucky 16 (1st Round) Sam Houston State 37, at (3) Jacksonville State 26 (2nd Round) 2015 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS at Northern Iowa 53, Eastern Illinois 17 (1st Round) at Jacksonville State 41, Chattanooga 35 (OT) (2nd Round) at Jacksonville State 58, Charleston Southern 38 (Quarterfinals) at Jacksonville State 62, Sam Houston State 10 (Semifinals) North Dakota State 37, Jacksonville State 10 (Championship - Frisco, Texas) 2016 - NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS Youngstown State 40, at Jacksonville State 24 (2nd Round) OVC All-Time Record: 31-58 (Home: 22-20; Away: 7-35; Neutral: 2-3)

ALL-TIME FCS/I-AA CHAMPIONS Since the FCS/I-AA football playoffs began in 1978, there have been 21 different champions in the 36-year history of the playoffs. Eastern Kentucky is among seven teams (Appalachian State, Georgia Southern, Marshall, Montana, North Dakota State and Youngstown State are the others) to have won more than one title. Here is a year-by-year list of FCS/I-AA champions: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Florida A&M EASTERN KENTUCKY Boise State Idaho State EASTERN KENTUCKY Southern Illinois Montana State Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Northeast Louisiana Furman Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Youngstown State Marshall Youngstown State Youngstown State Montana Marshall Youngstown State

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Massachusetts Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Montana Western Kentucky Delaware James Madison Appalachian State Appalachian State Appalachian State Richmond Villanova Eastern Washington North Dakota State North Dakota State North Dakota State North Dakota State North Dakota State James Madison

OVC TEAM RECORDS IN FCS/I-AA PLAYOFFS TEAM Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Middle Tennessee Jacksonville State Murray State Tennessee State Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech UT Martin Western Kentucky Akron Youngstown State

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RECORD 16-19 4-16 6-7 5-7 1-5 2-4 0-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-1

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OVC FCS/I-AA FINAL POLLS Polls done by NCAA I-AA football committee from 1982-92, and by The Sports Network/STATS from 1993-present. Polls are final regular season from 1982-93 and post-playoff from 1994-present.

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ALL-TIME CONFERENCE SERIES GAME-BY-GAME APSU-EIU EIU lead 14-3 1958 APSU, 21-6 (H) 1959 APSU, 12-8 (A) 1988 EIU, 44-0 (H) 1989 EIU, 36-0 (A) 1992 EIU, 14-9 (A) 1995 EIU, 31-13 (A) 1996 EIU, 42-7 (A) 1997 EIU, 42-14 (H) 2008 APSU, 15-13 (A) 2009 EIU, 30-20 (A) 2010 EIU, 28-10 (H) 2011 EIU, 19-10 (A) 2012 EIU, 65-15 (H) 2013 EIU, 63-7 (A) 2014 EIU, 63-7 (H) 2015 EIU, 40-16 (A) 2016 EIU, 56-35 (H) APSU-EKU EKU leads 44-5 1959 EKU, 21-7 (H) 1960 EKU, 27-13 (A) 1961 EKU, 21-7 (H) 1962 EKU, 14-7 (A) 1963 EKU, 14-0 (H) 1964 APSU, 26-0 (H) 1965 APSU, 30-25* (A) 1966 EKU, 33-15 (A) 1967 EKU, 37-0 (H) 1968 EKU, 21-20 (A) 1969 EKU, 29-10 (H) 1970 EKU, 38-7 (A) 1971 EKU, 14-9 (H) 1972 EKU, 21-6 (A) 1973 EKU, 24-7 (H) 1974 EKU, 22-7 (A) 1975 EKU, 49-0 (H) 1976 EKU, 27-13 (A) 1977 APSU, 20-17 (A) 1978 EKU, 14-0 (H) 1979 EKU, 35-10 (H) 1980 EKU, 23-10 (A) 1981 EKU, 41-12 (H) 1982 EKU, 27-18 (A) 1983 EKU, 31-14 (H) 1984 EKU, 20-3 (A) 1985 EKU, 20-10 (H) 1986 EKU, 27-17 (A) 1987 EKU, 50-7 (H) 1988 EKU, 56-10 (A) 1989 EKU, 45-20 (H) 1990 EKU, 38-14 (A) 1991 EKU, 21-0 (H) 1992 EKU, 45-14 (A) 1993 EKU, 48-7 (H) 1994 EKU, 27-14 (A) 1995 EKU, 28-0 (H) 1996 EKU, 24-10 (A) 1997 EKU, 56-3 (H) 2007 EKU, 28-14 (A) 2008 EKU, 13-10 (OT) (H) 2009 APSU, 24-20 (H) 2010 EKU, 17-3 (H) 2011 APSU, 23-17 (H) 2012 EKU, 45-14 (H) 2013 EKU, 38-3 (H) 2014 EKU, 31-0 (A) 2015 EKU, 51-13 (H) 2016 EKU, 67-30 (A) * - APSU won by forfeit APSU-JSU JSU leads 18-6-3 1947 JSU, 7-6 (H) 1948 APSU, 14-13 (H) 1949 JSU, 19-7 (H) 1950 Tie, 13-13 (at AP) 1951 Tie, 6-6 (at JSU) 1952 APSU, 20-7 (H) 1953 APSU, 47-16 (A) 1954 Tie, 14-14 (at AP) 1955 JSU, 20-0 (H) 1956 APSU, 7-0 (A) 1957 JSU, 20-0 (H) 1958 JSU, 8-6 (A) 1959 JSU, 15-14 (H) 1960 JSU, 14-8 (A) 1961 JSU, 21-6 (H) 1962 JSU, 23-13 (A) 1979 APSU, 21-13 (A) 2007 JSU, 42-9 (A) 2008 JSU, 35-22 (H) 2009 JSU, 28-10 (A) 2010 JSU, 56-3 (H) 2011 JSU, 44-14 (A) 2012 JSU, 38-23 (H) 2013 JSU, 42-10 (A) 2014 JSU, 56-0 (H) 2015 JSU, 27-7 (A) 2016 JSU, 34-14 (H) APSU-MUR MUR leads 36-14 1953 MUR, 33-13 (A) 1954 MUR, 44-7 (H) 1955 MUR, 20-13 (A)

1956 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

MUR, 33-27 (H) MUR, 14-0 (H) APSU, 26-10 (H) APSU, 23-6 (A) APSU, 49-0 (H) APSU, 37-20 (A) APSU, 56-35 (H) MUR, 53-41 (H) APSU, 45-7 (H) MUR, 16-6 (H) APSU, 33-20 (H) MUR, 31-19 (H) MUR, 16-8 (A) MUR, 14-10 (H) MUR, 23-13 (A) APSU, 13-0 (A) APSU, 23-17 (H) MUR, 24-10 (H) APSU, 24-0 (H) MUR, 34-29 (H) MUR, 21-7 (A) APSU, 17-16 (H) MUR, 20-13 (2OT) (H) MUR, 14-6 (A) MUR, 24-14 (A) MUR, 40-0 (H) MUR, 19-3 (A) MUR, 49-43 (H) MUR, 31-24 (3OT) (A) APSU 27-9 (H) MUR, 27-10 (H) MUR, 38-14 (H) MUR, 29-14 (A) MUR, 45-17 (A) MUR, 51-7 (H) MUR, 51-0 (H) MUR, 42-6 (H) APSU, 23-17 (A) MUR, 32-12 (A) MUR, 27-17 (H) MUR, 61-35 (A) MUR, 56-24 (H) MUR, 52-14 (A) MUR, 31-3 (H) APSU, 20-13 (H) MUR, 34-18 (H) MUR, 45-17 (A)

APSU-SEMO SEMO leads 15-6 1953 SEMO, 19-6 1965 APSU, 50-7 1966 APSU, 28-27 1991 APSU, 24-21 (H) 1992 APSU, 21-16 (A) 1993 SEMO, 17-7 (A) 1994 SEMO, 31-10 (H) 1995 SEMO, 38-23 (A) 1996 SEMO, 17-13 (H) 1997 SEMO, 31-0 (A) 2006 SEMO, 38-13 (A) 2007 APSU, 34-31 (2OT) (A) 2008 SEMO, 33-30 (A) 2009 APSU, 24-14 (A) 2010 SEMO, 41-24 (A) 2011 SEMO, 17-13 (H) 2012 SEMO, 48-27 (A) 2013 SEMO, 36-34 (A) 2014 SEMO, 42-7 (H) 2015 SEMO, 44-15 (A) 2016 SEMO, 41-21 (H) APSU-TSU TSU leads 13-6 1988 APSU, 16-12 (H) 1989 TSU, 38-10 (H) 1990 TSU, 33-7 (A) 1991 APSU, 31-17 (H) 1992 TSU, 35-14 (H) 1993 TSU, 21-16 (A) 1994 TSU, 26-22 (H) 1995 APSU, 28-6 (H) 1996 TSU, 38-14 (H) 2007 TSU, 33-32 (OT) (A) 2008 TSU, 37-34 (H) 2009 APSU, 24-21 (H) 2010 APSU, 26-23 (A) 2011 APSU, 37-34 (H) 2012 TSU, 34-14 (H) 2013 TSU, 31-6 (H) 2014 TSU, 31-27 (A) 2015 TSU, 20-6 (H) 2016 TSU, 41-40 (A) APSU-TTU TTU leads 32-18 1938 TTU, 27-0 1939 TTU, 25-0 1954 TTU, 27-13 1955 TTU, 37-6 (H) 1956 TTU, 17-7 (A) 1963 TTU, 28-13 (H) 1964 APSU, 29-0 (H) 1965 APSU, 23-13 (A) 1966 APSU, 20-15 (H) 1967 TTU, 38-13 (H) 1968 TTU, 10-0 (A) 1969 TTU, 56-20 (H)

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

APSU, 10-6 (H) TTU, 37-17 (H) TTU, 19-7 (A) TTU, 31-12 (H) TTU, 28-7 (A) TTU, 20-0 (H) TTU, 31-13 (A) APSU, 24-21 (A) TTU, 28-14 (A) TTU, 21-14 (H) APSU, 18-10 (H) TTU, 29-24 (H) APSU, 31-27 (H) APSU, 21-7 (A) APSU, 27-7 (H) APSU, 24-20 (A) APSU, 23-13 (A) TTU, 14-9 (A) APSU, 10-6 (A) TTU, 17-15 (A) TTU, 20-14 (OT) (H) TTU, 32-7 (H) TTU, 10-0 (A) TTU, 35-17 (A) APSU, 34-27 (A) APSU, 20-7 (A) TTU, 23-17 (A) TTU, 36-3 (A) APSU, 30-27 (A) APSU, 31-28 (H) TTU, 31-23 (H) TTU, 34-21 (A) TTU, 49-7 (H) APSU, 38-31 (H) TTU, 34-0 (H) TTU, 41-15 (A) TTU, 42-24 (H) TTU, 41-7 (A)

APSU-UTM UTM leads 38-25-2 1930 UTM, 32-0 (A) 1931 Tie, 0-0 (at UTM) 1932 Tie, 6-6 (at AP) 1936 UTM, 19-0 (H) 1936 UTM, 33-0 (A) 1937 UTM, 20-12 (H) 1938 APSU, 14-13 (H) 1939 APSU, 7-0 (A) 1940 APSU, 20-0 (H) 1941 APSU, 13-0 (A) 1946 APSU, 33-0 (H) 1946 APSU, 14-6 (A) 1947 APSU, 20-7 (H) 1948 APSU, 39-0 (A) 1959 UTM, 21-10 (A) 1960 UTM, 13-7 (H) 1961 UTM, 14-7 (A) 1962 UTM, 16-0 (H) 1963 APSU, 20-6 (H) 1964 APSU, 35-0 (A) 1965 APSU, 49-0 (H) 1966 APSU, 17-3 (A) 1967 UTM, 47-6 (A) 1968 APSU, 9-7 (A) 1969 UTM, 7-6 (A) 1970 UTM, 22-21 (H) 1971 UTM, 17-3 (A) 1972 APSU, 28-14 (A) 1973 UTM, 26-0 (A) 1974 UTM, 31-26 (H) 1975 UTM, 24-15 (A) 1976 UTM, 24-0 (H) 1977 UTM, 23-10 (A) 1978 APSU, 21-14 (A) 1979 APSU, 24-7 (H) 1980 UTM, 24-20 (H) 1981 APSU, 28-24 (H) 1982 UTM, 17-14 (A) 1983 APSU, 45-6 (A) 1984 APSU, 13-10 (H) 1985 APSU, 13-7 (A) 1986 APSU, 36-0 (H) 1987 UTM, 30-10 (H) 1989 UTM, 21-0 (H) 1990 UTM, 24-10 (A) 1991 UTM, 34-28 (H) 1992 APSU, 32-18 (H) 1993 UTM, 39-33 (2OT) (A) 1994 APSU, 27-21 (A) 1995 UTM, 31-28 (H) 1996 APSU, 55-24 (H) 1997 UTM, 36-26 (A) 2003 UTM, 21-20 (H) 2004 UTM, 31-14 (A) 2006 UTM, 20-10 (A) 2007 APSU, 17-14 (H) 2008 UTM, 31-17 (A) 2009 UTM, 48-38 (H) 2010 UTM, 28-12 (A) 2011 UTM, 61-23 (H) 2012 UTM, 31-6 (A) 2013 UTM, 38-14 (A) 2014 UTM, 37-7 (H) 2015 UTM, 44-14 (A) 2016 UTM, 45-31 (H)

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EIU-EKU EKU leads 13-11 1947 EKU, 14-13 (A) 1948 EKU, 25-14 (H) 1986 EKU, 24-22 (A) 1996 EIU, 45-21 (H) 1997 EKU, 49-7 (A) 1998 EKU, 28-24 (H) 1999 EIU, 20-14 (A) 2000 EIU, 49-6 (H) 2001 EIU, 21-17 (A) 2002 EIU, 25-24 (H) 2003 EKU, 41-0 (A) 2004 EKU, 49-6 (H) 2005 EIU, 53-22 (H) 2006 EIU, 28-21 (A) 2007 EKU, 28-21 (A) 2008 EKU, 20-7 (H) 2009 EKU, 36-31 (A) 2010 EKU, 35-7 (H) 2011 EKU, 48-16 (A) 2012 EIU, 24-7 (A) 2013 EIU, 42-7 (H) 2014 EKU, 36-33 (OT)(H) 2015 EIU, 21-7 (H) 2016 EIU, 24-0 (A) EIU-JSU JSU leads 8-6 2003 JSU, 36-24 (H) 2004 JSU, 31-21 (A) 2005 EIU, 10-6 (A) 2006 EIU, 28-24 (H) 2007 EIU, 37-23 (A) 2008 JSU, 23-10 (A) 2009 EIU, 28-20 (A) 2010 JSU, 28-23 (A) 2011 JSU, 28-21 (H) 2012 EIU, 31-28 (H) 2013 EIU, 52-14 (H) 2014 JSU, 27-20 (H) 2015 JSU, 24-3 (A) 2016 JSU, 47-14 (H) EIU-MUR EIU leads 18-14 1946 MUR, 38-13 (H) 1974 MUR, 13-0 (H) 1975 EIU, 14-6 (H) 1977 MUR, 35-7 (H) 1978 EIU, 35-14 (H) 1986 EIU, 28-21 (H) 1990 MUR, 14-10 (H) 1991 MUR, 28-27 (H) 1992 EIU, 48-9 (H) 1993 EIU, 34-7 (A) 1994 MUR, 31-15 (A) 1996 MUR, 35-28 (A) 1997 MUR, 24-17 (H) 1998 MUR, 35-21 (A) 1999 MUR, 37-32 (H) 2000 EIU, 48-7 (H) 2001 EIU, 37-6 (H) 2002 MUR, 37-35 (H) 2003 EIU, 27-17 (A) 2004 EIU, 24-9 (H) 2005 EIU, 35-28 (A) 2006 EIU, 20-10 (H) 2007 EIU, 27-24 (A) 2008 EIU, 34-6 (H) 2009 EIU, 16-10 (A) 2010 MUR, 38-28 (A) 2011 MUR, 36-27 (H) 2012 EIU, 50-49 (OT)(H) 2013 EIU, 37-17 (A) 2014 EIU, 48-26 (H) 2015 EIU, 34-20 (A) 2016 MUR, 40-38 (A) EIU-SEMO EIU leads 17-7 1956 SEMO, 46-13 (H) 1957 SEMO, 41-0 (A) 1995 EIU, 35-18 (H) 1996 EIU, 41-21 (A) 1997 EIU, 32-7 (A) 1998 EIU, 35-33 (H) 1999 SEMO, 45-38 (H) 2000 EIU, 38-9 (H) 2001 EIU, 41-21 (H) 2002 EIU, 44-27 (A) 2003 SEMO, 30-17 (H) 2004 EIU, 35-28 (H) 2005 EIU, 48-24 (A) 2006 EIU, 21-0 (H) 2007 EIU, 31-16 (A) 2008 EIU, 24-21 (H) 2009 EIU, 23-14 (A) 2010 SEMO, 28-13 (A) 2011 SEMO, 37-30 (H) 2012 EIU, 39-20 (H) 2013 EIU, 55-33 (H) 2014 EIU, 52-13 (A) 2015 EIU, 33-28 (H) 2016 SEMO, 21-14 (H) EIU-TSU EIU leads 13-7

1982 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016

TSU, 20-19 (H) TSU, 27-21 (A) TSU, 43-25 (H) EIU, 33-19 (H) EIU, 52-49 (H) EIU, 54-48 (A) TSU, 24-14 H) EIU, 34-24 (H) EIU, 27-3 (A) EIU, 29-3 (H) EIU, 38-35 (A) TSU, 45-24 (H) TSU, 21-10 (A) EIU, 31-28 (OT) (A) TSU, 18-17 (A) EIU, 34-16 (A) EIU, 51-10 (H) EIU, 28-3 (H) EIU, 25-22 (OT) (A) EIU, 35-34 (H)

EIU-TTU EIU leads 17-6 1975 TTU, 37-0 (H) 1976 TTU, 41-14 (A) 1996 EIU, 35-27 (A) 1997 EIU, 10-7 (A) 1998 EIU, 13-6 (A) 1999 TTU, 14-7 (A) 2000 EIU, 27-6 (A) 2001 EIU, 44-33 (H) 2002 EIU, 35-28 (A) 2003 EIU, 37-10 (H) 2004 TTU, 40-37 (OT) (H) 2005 EIU, 31-20 (H) 2006 EIU, 38-14 (A) 2007 EIU, 45-24 (H) 2008 EIU, 38-20 (A) 2009 EIU, 23-15 (H) 2010 TTU, 34-20 (H) 2011 TTU, 31-20 (A) 2012 EIU, 31-24 (A) 2013 EIU, 56-21 (H) 2014 EIU, 41-10 (A) 2015 EIU, 51-20 (H) 2016 EIU, 30-24 (A) EIU-UTM EIU leads 14-8 1995 EIU, 30-22 (H) 1996 EIU, 38-0 (A) 1997 EIU, 42-6 (H) 1998 EIU, 56-35 (A) 1999 EIU, 42-21 (H) 2000 EIU, 42-7 (A) 2001 EIU, 56-16 (A) 2002 EIU, 55-43 (H) 2003 EIU, 29-12 (H) 2004 UTM, 32-14 (H) 2005 EIU, 26-7 (H) 2006 UTM 15-9 (H) 2007 EIU, 29-23 (H) 2008 UTM, 29-26 (H) 2009 EIU, 49-13 (H) 2010 UTM, 20-10 (H) 2011 UTM, 24-23 (A) 2012 UTM, 51-37 (H) 2013 EIU, 70-22 (A) 2014 UTM, 37-16 (A) 2015 EIU, 23-21 (A) 2016 UTM, 33-17 (A) EKU-JSU JSU leads 8-6 2003 JSU, 49-14 (H) 2004 JSU, 30-23 (A) 2005 EKU, 31-14 (A) 2006 JSU, 28-0 (A) 2007 EKU, 31-20 (A) 2008 EKU, 38-35 (H) 2009 JSU, 34-26 (H) 2010 EKU, 49-37 (H) 2011 EKU, 52-48 (A) 2012 EKU, 51-21 (H) 2013 JSU, 68-10 (H) 2014 JSU, 20-6 (A) 2015 JSU, 34-0 (H) 2016 JSU, 24-7 (A) EKU-MUR EKU leads 45-27-4 1929 MUR, 46-0 (H) 1930 MUR, 52-0 (A) 1941 EKU, 6-0 (H) 1942 Tie, 6-6 (at MUR) 1945 Tie, 7-7 (at EKU) 1946 EKU, 26-13 (A) 1947 MUR, 21-13 (H) 1948 EKU, 6-0 (H) 1949 EKU, 20-0 (A) 1950 MUR, 19-0 (A) 1951 MUR, 9-0 (H) 1952 MUR, 20-0 (A) 1953 EKU, 19-14 (A) 1954 EKU, 25-6 (H) 1955 EKU, 21-6(A) 1956 MUR, 14-7 (A) 1957 EKU, 26-19 (A)

1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

EKU, 14-6 (H) EKU, 7-0 (A) MUR, 21-19 (A) EKU, 14-13 (A) MUR, 17-14 (A) MUR, 20-0 (H) Tie, 6-6 (at EKU) Tie, 17-17 (at MUR) EKU, 27-6 (H) EKU, 28-7 (A) EKU, 21-20 (H) EKU, 34-13 (A) EKU, 17-7 (H) MUR, 17-7 (H) MUR, 7-3 (A) MUR, 21-20 (H) EKU, 30-16 (H) MUR, 26-7 (H) EKU, 12-10 (H) MUR, 24-20 (H) EKU, 24-21 (H) MUR, 24-7 (H) EKU, 24-14 (H) EKU, 24-20 (A) EKU, 21-20 (H) MUR, 24-10 (H) EKU, 27-14 (H) MUR, 27-20 (H) MUR, 17-15 (H) EKU, 29-21 (H) EKU, 31-24 (OT) (A) EKU, 38-36 (H) EKU, 42-0 (A) EKU, 42-17 (A) EKU, 21-18 (OT) (H) EKU, 21-13 (A) EKU, 49-13 (H) MUR, 17-7 (H) MUR, 17-14(A) EKU, 29-8 (A) MUR, 28-21 (A) MUR, 45-30 (H) MUR, 24-22 (A) EKU, 21-13 (A) EKU, 31-7 (H) EKU, 38-20 (A) MUR, 19-16 (OT) (A) EKU, 43-7 (A) EKU, 51-21 (H) EKU, 46-35 (A) EKU, 34-7 (H) EKU, 23-13 (A) EKU, 28-21 (H) EKU, 34-33 (A) EKU, 55-24 (H) MUR, 34-27 (OT)(H) EKU, 43-36 (H) EKU, 41-34 (2OT)(A) MUR, 41-28 (A)

EKU-SEMO EKU leads 24-3 1990 EKU, 45-0 (H) 1991 EKU, 49-7 (A) 1992 EKU, 20-10 (H) 1993 EKU, 35-21 (A) 1994 EKU, 34-6 (H) 1995 EKU, 42-24 (A) 1996 EKU, 45-0 (H) 1997 EKU, 20-10 (A) 1998 EKU, 19-7 (H) 1999 EKU, 37-28 (A) 2000 EKU, 48-24 (H) 2001 EKU, 42-24 (A) 2002 SEMO, 35-21 (A) 2003 SEMO, 41-38 (A) 2004 EKU, 38-13 (A) 2005 EKU, 33-32 (H) 2006 EKU, 27-21 (A) 2007 EKU, 44-17 (H) 2008 EKU, 29-16 (A) 2009 EKU, 20-6 (H) 2010 SEMO, 40-21 (H) 2011 EKU, 41-17 (H) 2012 EKU, 31-7 (A) 2013 EKU, 31-7 (A) 2014 EKU, 33-21 (H) 2015 EKU, 27-10 (A) 2016 EKU, 31-16 (H) EKU-TSU EKU leads 23-6 1982 EKU, 13-7 (H) 1988 EKU, 10-0 (H) 1989 EKU, 21-9 (A) 1990 EKU, 55-17 (H) 1991 EKU, 27-20 (A) 1992 EKU, 49-28 (H) 1993 EKU, 52-13 (A) 1994 EKU, 28-13 (H) 1995 EKU, 56-20 (A) 1996 EKU, 30-10 (H) 1997 EKU, 49-7 (A) 1998 TSU, 31-21 (A) 1999 TSU, 33-28 (H) 2000 EKU, 28-0 (H) 2001 EKU, 13-10 (H) 2002 EKU, 45-20 (A)

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

EKU, 43-38 (A) EKU, 29-14 (H) EKU, 49-0 (A) EKU, 20-3 (H) EKU, 49-7 (H) TSU, 34-20 (H) TSU, 20-17 (A) EKU, 33-22 (H) TSU, 23-20 (H) EKU, 44-0 (H) EKU, 56-42 (A) EKU, 45-21 (H) TSU, 35-28 (H)

EKU-TTU EKU leads 53-20 1937 EKU, 6-0 (H) 1942 EKU, 13-0 (A) 1945 EKU, 14-12 (A) EKU, 32-0 (H) 1946 TTU, 20-7 (A) EKU, 13-0 (A) 1950 EKU, 47-7 (H) 1951 EKU, 15-14 (A) 1952 TTU, 28-14 (A) 1953 TTU, 7-0 (H) 1954 EKU, 14-7 (H) 1955 TTU, 13-7 (H) 1956 EKU, 25-13 (H) 1957 TTU, 34-14 (H) 1958 TTU, 20-19 (A) 1959 TTU, 14-10 (H) 1960 TTU, 20-0 (A) 1961 TTU, 14-8 (H) 1962 EKU, 21-0 (H) 1963 TTU, 21-19 (H) 1964 TTU, 27-7 (A) 1965 EKU, 28-14 (A) 1966 TTU, 7-3 (A) 1967 EKU, 24-0 (H) 1968 EKU, 38-14 (A) 1969 EKU, 17-7 (H) 1970 EKU, 20-13 (A) 1971 EKU, 14-7 (H) 1972 TTU, 14-0 (H) 1973 EKU, 30-14 (H) 1974 EKU, 29-14 (A) 1975 TTU, 14-3 (A) 1976 EKU, 28-14 (A) 1977 EKU, 28-21 (H) 1978 EKU, 20-16 (A) 1979 EKU, 35-0 (H) 1980 EKU, 48-7 (A) 1981 EKU, 63-10 (H) 1982 EKU, 34-17 (A) 1983 EKU, 24-7 (H) 1984 EKU, 21-14 (A) 1985 EKU, 35-17 (H) 1986 EKU, 42-14 (H) 1987 EKU, 44-8 (A) 1988 EKU, 14-7 (H) 1989 EKU, 21-20 (A) 1990 EKU, 29-20 (H) 1991 EKU, 19-13 (A) 1992 EKU, 35-0 (H) 1993 EKU, 10-7 (H) 1994 EKU, 23-3 (A) 1995 EKU, 21-3 (A) 1996 EKU, 28-7 (H) 1997 EKU, 26-7 (H) 1998 TTU, 31-29 (3OT) (H) 1999 EKU, 23-20 (2OT) (A) 2000 TTU, 9-3 (A) 2001 EKU, 34-10 (H) 2002 EKU, 19-0 (A) 2003 EKU, 27-14 (H) 2004 EKU, 19-18 (A) 2005 EKU 52-3 (H) 2006 TTU, 27-14 (H) 2007 EKU, 38-24 (H) 2008 EKU, 33-12 (A) 2009 EKU, 17-7 (H) 2010 EKU, 42-29 (A) 2011 TTU, 28-21 (A) 2012 EKU, 42-28 (A) 2013 EKU, 24-10 (H) 2014 TTU, 39-31 (H) 2015 EKU, 48-17 (*) 2016 TTU, 33-30 (OT)(H) * Georgetown, Ky. EKU-UTM EKU leads 23-4 1973 EKU, 16-14 (H) 1974 EKU, 24-9 (A) 1991 EKU, 56-21 (H) 1992 EKU, 35-9 (A) 1993 EKU, 30-0 (H) 1994 EKU, 34-14 (A) 1995 EKU, 38-15 (H) 1996 EKU, 45-7 (A) 1997 EKU, 49-0 (H) 1998 EKU, 47-29 (A) 1999 EKU, 54-7 (H) 2000 EKU, 27-0 (A) 2001 EKU, 42-10 (A) 2002 EKU, 58-3 (H) 2003 EKU, 41-32 (H) 2004 EKU, 41-14 (A) 2005 EKU, 31-17 (H) 2006 EKU, 31-28 (A)

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

EKU, 33-31 (A) EKU, 31-25 (H) UTM, 10-7 (H) EKU, 23-16 (H) EKU, 28-16 (A) UTM, 16-7 (A) EKU, 49-24 (A) UTM, 42-35 (A) UTM, 33-3 (H)

JSU-MUR JSU leads 12-2 2003 MUR, 23-17 (OT) (H) 2004 JSU, 35-14 (H) 2005 JSU, 28-23 (A) 2006 JSU, 49-17 (H) 2007 JSU, 40-24 (A) 2008 JSU, 31-21 (H) 2009 JSU, 41-7 (A) 2010 JSU, 40-34 (H) 2011 JSU, 38-30 (A) 2012 JSU, 38-35 (H) 2013 MUR, 35-34 (OT)(A) 2014 JSU, 52-28 (A) 2015 JSU, 42-20 (H) 2016 JSU, 33-15 (A) JSU-SEMO JSU leads 16-5 1961 SEMO, 13-12 (H) 1962 JSU, 6-0 (H) 1963 SEMO, 10-7 (H) 1964 SEMO, 24-0 (A) 1965 JSU, 24-13 (A) 1969 SEMO, 19-13 (H) 1971 JSU, 57-0 (H) 2003 JSU, 22-17 (A) 2004 JSU, 47-9 (H) 2005 JSU, 24-10 (A) 2006 JSU, 38-7 (H) 2007 SEMO, 32-25 (H) 2008 JSU, 38-17 (H) 2009 JSU, 24-3 (A) 2010 JSU, 29-27 (H) 2011 JSU, 22-21 (A) 2012 JSU, 31-16 (H) 2013 JSU, 42-34 (H) 2014 JSU, 49-30 (A) 2015 JSU, 56-28 (H) 2016 JSU, 17-10 (A) JSU-TSU JSU leads 9-2 2003 JSU, 34-7 (A) 2004 JSU, 49-35 (H) 2005 JSU, 33-3 (A) 2006 TSU, 38-31 (A) 2008 JSU, 26-21 (H) 2010 JSU, 24-0 (H) 2011 JSU, 38-16 (A) 2012 JSU, 31-28 (OT)(H) 2013 TSU, 31-15 (A) 2014 JSU, 27-20 (A) 2015 JSU, 48-13 (H) JSU-TTU JSU leads 14-6 1936 TTU, 33-0 1977 TTU, 27-20 (H) 1979 JSU, 23-7 (H) 1980 JSU, 7-3 (A) 2001 TTU, 35-27 (A) 2002 JSU, 35-29 (A) 2003 JSU, 37-20 (H) 2004 TTU, 16-13 (H) 2005 JSU, 43-17 (H) 2006 JSU, 17-10 (OT) (A) 2007 JSU, 38-10 (H) 2008 JSU, 41-17 (A) 2009 JSU, 55-28 (H) 2010 TTU, 35-24 (H) 2011 TTU, 21-14 (A) 2012 JSU, 37-28 (A) 2013 JSU, 34-14 (A) 2014 JSU, 49-3 (H) 2015 JSU, 42-13 (A) 2016 JSU, 40-21 (H) JSU-UTM JSU leads 31-7 1967 UTM, 38-0 (A) 1968 JSU, 16-12 (H) 1969 JSU, 22-20 (H) 1970 JSU, 16-14 (A) 1971 JSU, 30-10 (H) 1972 JSU, 20-6 (A) 1973 JSU, 50-7 (H) 1974 JSU, 17-0 (A) 1975 JSU, 11-3 (H) 1976 JSU, 24-3 (A) 1977 JSU, 36-13 (H) 1978 JSU, 44-15 (A) 1979 UTM, 15-14 (A) 1980 JSU, 19-14 (A) 1981 JSU, 44-7 (H) 1982 JSU, 41-13 (A) 1983 JSU, 31-19 (H) 1984 JSU, 23-16 (A) 1985 JSU, 19-13 (H) 1986 JSU, 30-20 (A) 1987 UTM, 28-17 (A)

1988 1989 1990 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

UTM, 31-24 (H) JSU, 63-0 (H) JSU, 21-7 (A) JSU, 34-24 (H) JSU, 59-12 (A) JSU, 37-17 (H) UTM, 24-14 (H) JSU, 27-24 (H) UTM, 31-30 (H) JSU, 52-7 (H) JSU, 30-20 (A) JSU, 24-23 (H) UTM, 49-47 (H) JSU, 41-27 (A) JSU, 38-14 (H) JSU, 48-41 (A) JSU, 33-7 (H)

MUR-SEMO MUR leads 39-11-1 1926 MUR, 3-0 (H) 1927 MUR, 6-0 (A) 1928 MUR, 12-0 (H) 1929 SEMO, 13-0 (H) 1930 MUR, 7-0 (H) 1931 MUR, 32-6 (A) 1948 MUR, 40-0 (A) 1960 MUR, 21-10 (H) 1961 MUR, 22-7 (A) 1962 MUR, 19-15 (A) 1968 MUR, 27-14 (A) 1969 MUR, 34-14 (H) 1976 MUR, 14-3 (H) 1977 MUR, 13-6 (A) 1978 SEMO, 24-12 (A) 1979 Tie, 21-21 (at SEMO) 1980 MUR, 19-6 (H) 1981 MUR, 37-23 (A) 1982 MUR, 16-6 (H) 1983 MUR, 25-11 (A) 1984 MUR, 42-3 (H) 1985 MUR, 33-25 (H) 1986 MUR, 42-17 (A) 1987 MUR, 30-12 (H) 1988 SEMO, 16-13 (H) 1991 MUR, 14-10 (H) 1992 SEMO, 27-21 (H) 1993 MUR, 17-14 (H) 1994 MUR, 23-16 (A) 1995 MUR, 34-0 (H) 1996 MUR, 16-0 (A) 1997 MUR, 17-3 (H) 1998 MUR, 26-14 (A) 1999 MUR, 45-18 (H) 2000 MUR, 38-28 (A) 2001 MUR, 45-35 (A) 2002 MUR, 38-31 (H) 2003 MUR, 27-24 (A) 2004 MUR, 28-13 (H) 2005 SEMO, 52-21 (H) 2006 SEMO, 24-17 (A) 2007 MUR, 31-17 (A) 2008 MUR, 17-10 (H) 2009 SEMO, 49-13 (H) 2010 SEMO, 30-17 (A) 2011 MUR, 35-34 (A) 2012 MUR, 42-35 (H) 2013 SEMO, 37-34 (3OT)(H) 2014 MUR, 44-41 (2OT) (H) 2015 SEMO, 27-10 (H) 2016 SEMO, 17-16 (A) MUR-TSU MUR leads 15-13 1988 MUR, 22-7 (H) 1989 MUR, 27-24 (H) 1990 TSU, 23-17 (A) 1991 TSU, 28-7 (H) 1992 TSU, 19-10 (A) 1993 TSU, 26-13 (H) 1994 TSU, 24-21 (A) 1995 MUR, 24-19 (A) 1996 MUR, 50-14 (H) 1997 MUR, 13-7 (A) 1998 TSU, 46-44 (A) 1999 TSU, 42-41 (H) 2000 MUR, 62-40 (H) 2001 TSU, 38-25 (H) 2002 MUR, 51-27 (H) 2003 TSU, 35-10 (A) 2004 MUR, 30-13 (A) 2006 TSU, 25-15 (H) 2007 TSU, 42-28 (H) 2008 MUR, 24-17 (H) 2009 MUR, 9-6 (A) 2010 MUR, 28-23 (H) 2011 MUR, 58-27 (H) 2012 MUR, 49-28 (H) 2013 TSU, 17-10 (H) 2014 TSU, 48-33 (A) 2015 MUR, 46-43 (OT)(A) 2016 MUR, 38-31 (H) MUR-TTU TTU leads 44-37-1 1930 TTU, 26-6 (A) 1931 TTU, 19-7 (H) 1932 Tie, 0-0 (at MUR) 1933 MUR, 9-6 (A) 1934 MUR, 40-7 (H) 1935 MUR, 13-0 (A)

1936 MUR, 47-0 (A) 1937 MUR, 14-6 (H) 1941 TTU, 14-6 (*) 1942 TTU, 14-6 (**) 1945 MUR, 13-7 (A) 1946 MUR, 20-13 (***) 1947 MUR, 7-2 (A) 1948 MUR, 34-6 (H) 1949 MUR, 26-7 (A) 1950 MUR, 6-0 (H) 1951 MUR, 20-7 (A) 1952 TTU, 14-3 (A) 1953 TTU, 9-0 (H) 1954 MUR, 19-12 (H) 1955 TTU, 20-7 (H) 1956 MUR, 34-7 (H) 1957 TTU, 26-14 (H) 1958 TTU, 15-14 (A) 1959 TTU, 29-16 (H) 1960 TTU, 14-12 (A) 1961 TTU, 27-8 (H) 1962 TTU, 16-12 (A) 1963 MUR, 28-27 (A) 1964 MUR, 28-21 (H) 1965 TTU, 23-14 (H) 1966 TTU, 51-13 (A) 1967 TTU, 22-21 (A) 1968 MUR, 19-0 (A) 1969 TTU, 28-21 (A) 1970 TTU, 21-7 (H) 1971 TTU, 27-3 (A) 1972 TTU, 10-0 (H) 1973 MUR, 18-17 (H) 1974 TTU, 26-0 (H) 1975 TTU, 14-7 (A) 1976 TTU, 24-7 (H) 1977 TTU, 21-19 (A) 1978 TTU, 24-14 (H) 1979 MUR, 24-3 (H) 1980 MUR, 10-3 (A) 1981 MUR, 15-10 (H) 1982 TTU, 10-3 (H) 1983 MUR, 20-6 (H) 1984 MUR, 37-0 (A) 1985 MUR, 29-21 (H) 1986 MUR, 23-16 (H) 1987 MUR, 24-21 (A) 1988 TTU, 16-13 (OT) (A) 1989 TTU, 21-20 (H) 1990 TTU, 16-3 (A) 1991 TTU, 45-7 (H) 1992 TTU, 35-10 (A) 1993 TTU, 31-16 (H) 1994 TTU, 38-21 (A) 1995 MUR, 45-14 (A) 1996 MUR, 41-3 (H) 1997 TTU, 16-13 (OT) (H) 1998 MUR, 23-3 (H) 1999 MUR, 22-11 (A) 2000 TTU, 36-21 (A) 2001 TTU, 15-12 (H) 2002 MUR, 31-14 (H) 2003 TTU, 49-24 (H) 2004 MUR, 34-15 (H) 2005 TTU, 42-21 (H) 2006 TTU, 20-14 (OT) (A) 2007 TTU, 48-24 (H) 2008 MUR, 51-21 (H) 2009 TTU, 45-14 (H) 2010 MUR, 44-13 (H) 2011 MUR, 38-37 (A) 2012 MUR, 70-35 (H) 2013 MUR, 35-24 (H) 2014 TTU, 30-27 (OT)(H) 2015 TTU, 31-29 (A) 2016 TTU, 55-19 (H) * Owensboro, Ky. ** Henderson, Ky. *** Paducah, Ky. MUR-UTM MUR leads 35-20-1 1924 MUR, 13-0 (H) 1925 MUR, 6-0 (A) 1926 MUR, 25-0 (H) 1927 MUR, 13-7 (A) 1928 MUR, 34-6 (H) 1929 MUR, 13-7 (H) 1930 MUR, 7-0 (A) 1961 MUR, 25-15 (H) 1962 MUR, 15-12 (A) 1963 MUR, 19-8 (H) 1964 MUR, 32-14 (A) 1965 UTM, 17-7 (A) 1966 UTM, 16-12 (H) 1967 UTM, 16-9 (H) 1968 Tie, 7-7 (at MUR) 1971 UTM, 41-0 (H) 1972 MUR, 14-7 (H) 1973 MUR, 21-10 (A) 1974 MUR, 14-6 (H) 1975 MUR, 17-10 (A) 1976 UTM, 24-0 (A) 1977 UTM, 31-20 (H) 1978 MUR, 21-7 (H) 1979 MUR, 24-0 (A) 1980 MUR, 20-6 (H) 1981 MUR, 10-7 (A) 1982 UTM, 10-7 (A) 1987 MUR, 34-6 (H) 1988 UTM, 32-24 (A)

1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

MUR, 24-3 (A) MUR, 40-34 (H) UTM, 13-7 (H) MUR, 28-21 (OT) (A) MUR, 28-24 (H) MUR, 33-9 (H) MUR, 28-14 (A) MUR, 45-7 (A) MUR, 47-35 (H) MUR, 62-14 (H) MUR, 48-3 (A) MUR, 35-17 (H) MUR, 42-3 (A) MUR, 41-26 (A) MUR, 38-0 (H) UTM, 49-20 (H) UTM, 42-14 (A) UTM, 76-34 (A) UTM, 63-38 (H) UTM, 38-24 (H) MUR, 52-16 (H) UTM, 48-26 (H) UTM, 66-59 (A) UTM, 45-17 (H) UTM, 62-38 (A) UTM, 52-45 (H) UTM, 38-31 (A)

SEMO-TSU TSU leads 13-11 1991 SEMO, 37-34 (H) 1992 TSU, 37-27 (H) 1993 SEMO, 14-13 (H) 1994 SEMO, 17-12 (A) 1995 SEMO, 41-24 (H) 1996 SEMO, 24-21 (A) 1997 TSU, 32-27 (A) 1998 TSU, 38-7 (A) 1999 TSU, 35-28 (A) 2000 TSU, 51-33 (H) 2001 TSU, 20-14 (H) 2002 SEMO, 49-24 (H) 2003 SEMO, 52-35 (H) 2004 TSU, 38-36 (H) 2005 SEMO, 32-24 (H) 2006 TSU, 31-0 (H) 2008 SEMO, 27-20 (OT) (H) 2009 TSU, 23-17 (H) 2010 SEMO, 19-17 (H) 2011 TSU, 55-3 (H) 2012 TSU, 40-28 (A) 2013 TSU, 40-16 (H) 2014 TSU, 28-21 (H) 2016 TSU, 32-31 (A) SEMO-TTU TTU leads 15-10 1991 SEMO, 34-31 (H) 1992 TTU, 49-14 (H) 1993 TTU, 24-3 (A) 1994 SEMO, 19-14 (A) 1995 SEMO, 33-12 (H) 1996 TTU, 30-20 (H) 1997 TTU, 17-14 (A) 1998 SEMO, 29-24 (A) 1999 TTU, 21-7 (A) 2000 TTU, 31-6 (H) 2001 TTU, 41-21 (H) 2002 SEMO, 36-30 (H) 2003 SEMO, 24-20 (A) 2004 SEMO, 31-28 (OT) (H) 2005 TTU, 31-24 (H) 2006 TTU, 32-29 (A) 2008 TTU, 29-27 (A) 2009 TTU, 28-16 (H) 2010 SEMO, 23-21 (H) 2011 TTU, 38-21 (H) 2012 SEMO, 41-38 (2OT)(H) 2013 TTU, 41-16 (A) 2014 TTU, 27-26 (H) 2015 SEMO, 38-17 (H) 2016 TTU, 21-20 (H) SEMO-UTM UTM leads 17-15 1966 UTM, 17-14 (A) 1967 UTM, 39-0 (H) 1984 UTM, 21-7 (H) 1985 SEMO, 57-17 (H) 1986 SEMO, 37-29 (A) 1987 UTM, 25-13 (A) 1991 UTM, 36-29 (H) 1992 SEMO, 37-13 (H) 1993 UTM, 17-14 (H) 1994 SEMO, 10-0 (H) 1995 SEMO, 38-17 (A) 1996 UTM, 7-6 (A) 1997 SEMO, 42-7 (A) 1998 SEMO, 41-14 (H) 1999 SEMO, 36-7 (A) 2000 SEMO, 34-14 (H) 2001 SEMO, 45-30 (H) 2002 SEMO, 50-35 (A) 2003 SEMO, 20-7 (A) 2004 SEMO, 35-7 (H) 2005 UTM, 24-21 (H) 2006 UTM, 28-14 (A) 2007 UTM, 55-20 (H) 2008 UTM, 31-21 (A) 2009 UTM, 29-22 (H) 2010 SEMO, 24-17 (H)

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

UTM, 38-30 (H) UTM, 27-17 (A) UTM, 17-7 (A) SEMO, 31-27 (A) UTM, 28-25 (A) UTM, 24-10 (H)

TSU-TTU TSU leads 18-12 1984 TSU, 33-3 (A) 1985 TSU, 26-13 (H) 1988 TSU, 27-23 (H) 1989 TSU, 21-19 (A) 1990 TSU, 36-14 (H) 1991 TSU, 14-10 (H) 1992 TTU, 26-15 (H) 1993 TTU, 24-21 (A) 1994 TTU, 28-20 (H) 1995 TTU, 28-24 (A) 1996 TTU, 21-19 (H) 1997 TSU, 28-21 (H) 1998 TSU, 42-21 (A) 1999 TSU, 25-19 (H) 2000 TTU, 56-23 (H) 2001 TTU, 63-13 (H) 2002 TTU, 20-14 (A) 2003 TSU, 27-23 (A) 2005 TSU 31-20 (A) 2006 TSU, 30-20 (H) 2007 TSU, 45-28 (A) 2008 TSU, 41-14 (H) 2009 TTU, 20-13 (H) 2010 TTU, 21-10 (A) 2011 TSU, 42-40 (A) 2012 TSU, 22-21 (H) 2013 TSU, 41-21 (A) 2014 TSU, 10-7 (H) 2015 TTU, 30-24 (H) 2016 TTU, 44-16 (A) TSU-UTM TSU leads 16-10 1976 UTM, 26-21 (H) 1977 TSU, 55-7 (H) 1992 TSU, 23-15(H) 1993 UTM, 21-14 (H) 1994 TSU, 20-3 (H) 1995 UTM, 28-7 (H) 1996 TSU, 37-14 (H) 1997 TSU, 27-20 (A) 1998 TSU, 76-0 (H) 1999 TSU, 43-7 (A) 2000 TSU, 33-6 (H) 2001 TSU, 55-7 (H) 2002 TSU, 26-8 (H) 2003 TSU, 41-10 (H) 2004 TSU, 27-13 (A) 2005 UTM, 42-20 (H) 2007 UTM, 43-38 (H) 2008 TSU, 30-27 (OT) (A) 2009 UTM, 28-7 (A) 2010 UTM, 37-0 (H) 2011 TSU, 35-30 (H) 2012 UTM, 35-26 (H) 2013 TSU, 29-15 (A) 2014 UTM, 21-16 (A) 2015 UTM, 28-14 (H) 2016 TSU, 34-30 (H) TTU-UTM TTU leads 22-14-2 1926 TTU, 12-0 (H) 1927 Tie, 0-0 (at UTM) 1928 TTU, 14-13 (H) 1931 TTU, 26-7 (H) 1932 Tie, 0-0 (at UTM) 1970 TTU, 17-6 (A) 1971 TTU, 10-7 (H) 1972 TTU, 13-10 (A) 1973 TTU, 16-9 (H) 1980 TTU, 30-28 (A) 1981 UTM, 24-21 (A) 1982 UTM, 35-21 (H) 1991 UTM, 24-16 (H) 1992 TTU, 17-13 (H) 1993 TTU, 20-3 (H) 1994 UTM, 20-10 (H) 1995 UTM, 36-31 (H) 1996 TTU, 21-14 (2OT) (H) 1997 TTU, 33-2 (H) 1998 TTU, 31-24 (OT) (A) 1999 TTU, 45-9 (A) 2000 TTU, 46-6 (H) 2001 TTU, 41-7 (A) 2002 TTU, 68-7 (H) 2003 UTM, 30-23 (OT) (A) 2004 TTU, 49-20 (H) 2005 UTM, 46-16 (H) 2006 UTM, 35-16 (A) 2007 TTU, 13-10 (A) 2008 UTM, 35-7 (A) 2009 TTU, 35-28 (A) 2010 UTM, 27-24 (A) 2011 TTU, 34-31 (A) 2012 TTU, 45-44 (OT)(H) 2013 UTM, 28-17 (A) 2014 UTM, 17-10 (H) 2015 UTM, 31-17 (A) 2016 UTM, 44-23 (H)

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OVC SCHOOLS VS. FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION TEAMS OVC teams have compiled a 34-216-1 record all-time against Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS, previously known as I-A) teams. That is counting only games while the teams were members of the Conference. Below is a complete list of current OVC schools and how they have fared against FBS competition.

Austin Peay (1-21) 1980 Arkansas State 1985 Cincinnati 1987 Kansas State 1987 Cincinnati 1988 Cincinnati 1988 Toledo 9/15/90 Temple 9/04/93 Cincinnati 9/07/96 Arkansas State 9/11/10 Middle Tennessee 9/25/10 #10 Wisconsin 9/3/11 Cincinnati 9/17/11 Memphis 9/1/12 Western Kentucky 9/8/12 #15 Virginia Tech 8/31/13 Tennessee 9/7/13 Vanderbilt 9/21/13 Ohio 8/30/14 Memphis 9/19/15 Vanderbilt 9/3/16 Troy 11/19/16 Kentucky

L, 41-14 L, 31-0 W, 25-22 L, 42-10 L, 52-7 L, 38-14 L, 28-0 L, 42-10 L, 24-0 L, 56-33 L, 70-3 L, 72-10 L, 27-6 L, 49-10 L, 42-7 L, 45-0 L, 38-3 L, 38-0 L, 63-0 L, 47-7 L, 57-17 L, 49-13

Eastern Illinois (5-23*) 8/29/96 Western Michigan W, 28-20 9/12/98 Central Florida L, 48-0 9/19/98 Northern Illinois W, 24-10 9/02/99 Central Michigan L, 33-17 9/11/99 Hawaii L, 31-27 10/02/99 Central Florida L, 31-21 9/16/00 Toledo L, 26-31 10/06/01 San Diego State L, 40-7 8/31/02 Hawaii L, 61-36 9/14/02 Kansas State L, 63-13 9/13/03 Missouri L, 37-0 9/25/04 Eastern Michigan W, 31-28 9/10/05 Brigham Young L, 45-10 9/02/06 Illinois L, 42-17 9/30/06 Hawaii L, 44-9 9/08/07 Purdue L, 52-6 8/28/08 Central Michigan L, 31-12 9/6/08 #24 Illinois L, 47-21 1010/09 #12 Penn State L, 52-3 9/4/10 #9 Iowa L, 37-7 9/10/11 Northwestern L, 42-21 9/8/12 Western Michigan L, 52-21 8/31/13 San Diego State W, 40-19 9/21/13 Northern Illinois L, 43-39 8/28/14 Minnesota L, 42-20 9/27/14 Ohio L, 34-19 9/12/15 Northwestern L, 41-0 9/10/16 Miami (Ohio) W, 21-17 *Does not include 5-12 record while not a OVC member Eastern Kentucky (7-25) 9/23/78 East Tennessee W, 49-6 9/08/79 Kent State W, 17-14 9/22/79 East Tennessee L, 27-20 10/13/79 Cal State-Fullerton W, 33-17 10/18/80 East Tennessee W, 25-6 11/15/80 East Carolina W, 28-16 9/19/81 Navy L, 24-0 11/23/85 Louisville W, 45-21 8/31/91 Louisville L, 24-14 9/12/98 Kentucky L, 52-7 10/14/00 Central Florida L, 34-3 8/30/01 Central Michigan L, 42-28 8/29/02 Oregon State L, 49-10 8/28/03 Bowling Green L, 63-13 9/13/03 Central Michigan L, 42-41 10/23/04 Vanderbilt L, 19-7 9/17/05 North Carolina State L, 54-10 9/02/06 Cincinnati L, 31-0 9/01/07 Kentucky L, 50-10 8/28/08 Cincinnati L, 40-7 9/3/09 Indiana L, 19-13 11/7/09 Kentucky L, 37-12 9/11/10 Louisville L, 23-13 9/3/11 Kansas State L, 10-7 9/1/12 Purdue L, 48-6 9/7/13 #8 Louisville L, 44-7 9/6/14 Miami (Ohio) W, 17-10 11/22/14 Florida L, 52-3 9/12/15 N.C. State L, 35-0 10/3/15 Kentucky L, 34-27 (OT) 9/3/16 Purdue L, 45-24 9/17/16 Ball State L, 41-14

Jacksonville State (2-13*) 9/20/03 Kansas L, 41-6 9/17/05 UAB L, 35-28 10/14/06 Mississippi State L, 35-3 9/15/07 Memphis L, 35-14 8/28/08 Georgia Tech L, 41-14 9/5/09 #15 Georgia Tech L, 37-17 9/12/09 Florida State L, 19-9 9/4/10 Ole Miss W, 49-48 (2ot) 10/22/11 Kentucky L, 38-14 9/1/12 #10 Arkansas L, 49-24 11/17/12 #7 Florida L, 23-0 9/21/13 Georgia State W, 32-26 (OT) 8/29/14 #8 Michigan State L, 45-7 9/12/15 #6 Auburn L, 27-20 (OT) 9/10/16 #21 LSU L, 34-13 *Does not include 3-7 record while not a OVC member Murray State (3-27-1) 10/21/78 East Tennessee 9/20/80 Louisville 9/17/83 East Carolina 9/01/84 Louisville 9/14/85 Memphis State 9/26/87 Louisville 9/08/90 Louisville 10/20/90 Northern Illinois 9/26/98 Brigham Young 9/04/99 Wisconsin 9/16/00 Middle Tennessee 9/01/01 Ole Miss 10/27/01 Minnesota 8/31/02 Memphis 9/06/03 Kentucky 9/04/04 Connecticut 9/03/05 Mississippi State 9/02/06 Missouri 8/30/07 Louisville 9/6/08 Indiana 9/12/09 N.C. State 9/2/10 Kent State 9/1/11 Louisville 9/1/12 #7 Florida State 8/31/13 Missouri 9/21/13 Bowling Green 9/6/14 #25 Louisville 9/20/14 Western Michigan 9/12/15 Northern Illinois 9/19/15 Western Michigan 9/3/16 Illinois

W, 34-21 W, 13-9 L, 50-25 W, 26-23 T, 10-10 L, 34-10 L, 68-0 L, 49-7 L, 43-9 L, 49-10 L, 44-28 L, 49-14 L, 66-10 L, 52-6 L, 37-6 L, 52-14 L, 38-6 L, 47-7 L, 73-10 L, 45-3 L, 65-7 L, 41-10 L, 21-9 L, 69-3 L 58-14 L, 48-7 L, 66-21 L, 45-14 L, 57-26 L, 52-20 L, 52-3

Southeast Missouri (1-21) 11/12/94 Hawaii 10/19/96 Arkansas State 8/31/00 Marshall 9/01/01 Eastern Michigan 9/14/02 Eastern Michigan 9/28/02 Middle Tennessee 8/30/03 Ohio 9/13/03 Arkansas State 9/11/04 Bowling Green 9/18/04 Central Michigan 9/10/05 Kent State 10/14/06 Arkansas 8/30/07 Cincinnati 9/6/08 #6 Missouri 9/12/09 #23 Cincinnati 9/2/10 Ball State 9/17/11 Purdue 8/30/12 Central Michigan 9/7/13 Ole Miss 9/6/14 Kansas 9/5/15 #23 Missouri 9/3/16 Memphis

L, 34-0 L, 38-9 L, 63-7 L, 16-12 L, 35-32 W, 24-14 L, 17-3 L, 21-3 L, 49-10 L, 44-27 L, 33-12 L, 63-7 L, 59-3 L, 52-3 L, 70-3 L, 27-10 L, 59-0 L, 38-27 L, 31-13 L, 34-28 L, 34-3 L, 35-17

Tennessee State (0-3*) 9/23/06 Vanderbilt L, 38-9 9/24/11 Air Force L, 63-24 10/22/16 Vanderbilt L, 35-17 *Does not include 4-3 record while not a OVC member

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Tennessee Tech (2-33) 1978 Western Carolina 1978 East Tennessee 1979 Western Carolina 1980 Western Carolina 1981 East Tennessee 1984 Kansas State 1985 UNLV 1986 Tulsa 1987 Cincinnati 1988 East Carolina 9/22/90 Ohio 9/14/91 Ohio 11/15/97 UAB 9/19/98 UAB 9/11/99 Bowling Green 9/16/00 Ohio 9/08/01 Air Force 8/31/02 Bowling Green 9/07/02 Iowa State 8/30/03 Memphis 9/06/03 Northern Illinois 9/11/04 South Florida 9/17/05 Northern Illinois 9/14/06 Middle Tennessee 11/03/07 Auburn 9/6/08 Louisville 9/26/09 Kansas State 11/7/09 Georgia 9/4/10 #17 Arkansas 9/11/10 #4 TCU 9/3/11 Iowa 9/15/12 #4 Oregon 9/7/13 #21 Wisconsin 9/5/15 Houston 11/12/16 Tennessee

W, 22-20 L, 38-17 L, 24-7 W, 26-10 L, 31-22 L, 28-12 L, 35-7 L, 51-0 L, 38-17 L, 52-13 L, 42-32 L, 35-14 L, 38-14 L, 38-6 L, 40-15 L, 52-14 L, 42-0 L, 41-7 L, 57-6 L, 40-10 L, 42-17 L, 21-7 L, 42-3 L, 44-0 L, 35-3 L, 51-10 L, 49-7 L, 38-0 L, 44-3 L, 62-7 L, 34-7 L, 63-14 L, 48-0 L, 52-24 L, 55-0

UT Martin (1-22*) 11/21/98 UAB L, 48-17 9/28/02 Arkansas State L, 30-10 9/06/03 Arkansas State L, 63-6 9/02/04 Western Michigan L, 42-0 9/10/05 Arkansas State L, 56-7 9/02/06 Ohio L, 29-3 9/01/07 Southern Miss L, 35-13 8/30/08 #19 South Florida L, 56-7 11/8/08 Auburn L, 37-20 9/19/09 Memphis L, 41-14 9/4/10 Tennessee L, 50-0 11/5/11 Mississippi State L, 55-17 9/1/12 Memphis W, 20-17 9/8/12 Northern Illinois L, 35-7 9/7/13 Boise State L, 63-14 9/9/13 Memphis L, 21-6 8/30/14 Kentucky L, 59-14 11/8/14 #1 Mississippi State L, 45-16 9/5/15 #15 Ole Miss L, 76-3 10/31/15 Arkansas L, 63-28 9/1/16 Cincinnati L, 28-7 9/10/16 Hawaii L, 41-36 10/22/16 Georgia State L, 31-6 *Does not include 0-1 record while not a OVC member Current Member Total Former Member Records Akron Middle Tennessee State Morehead State 1-2 Samford Youngstown State Western Kentucky Former Member Total

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LARGEST CROWDS IN OVC HISTORY Overall there have been 57 crowds above 55,000 fans to see a game involving an OVC squad (including both non-conference and Conference games). In 2009, there were 104,488 fans at the Penn State/Eastern Illinois game, marking the largest crowd to ever see a game. Below is a list of every crowd above 55,000 as well as the largest 10 crowds to see a Conference matchup (all of which were above 20,000 fans).

Largest Crowds - All Games 104,488 Eastern Illinois at #12 Penn State 99,123 UT Martin at Tennessee 98,389 Jacksonville State at #21 LSU 98,343 Tennessee Tech at Tennessee 97,169 Austin Peay at Tennessee 92,746 Tennessee Tech at Georgia 87,451 Jacksonville State at #6 Auburn 85,754 Tennessee Tech at Auburn 85,365 UT Martin at Auburn 83,399 Eastern Kentucky at Florida 82,691 Jacksonville State at #7 Florida 77,785 Tennessee Tech at #21 Wisconsin 77,527 Murray State at Wisconsin 77,224 Austin Peay at #10 Wisconsin 75,127 Jacksonville State at #8 Michigan State 72,453 Southeast Missouri State at Arkansas 71,420 Jacksonville State at Florida State 71,062 Jacksonville State at #10 Arkansas 70,585 Eastern Illinois at #9 Iowa 70,585 Tennessee Tech at Iowa 70,185 Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M (in Atlanta) 70,047 Murray State at #7 Florida State 69,596 Tennessee Tech at #17 Arkansas 67,712 Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M (in Atlanta) 67,167 Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M (in Atlanta) 67,053 Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky 66,512 Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky 65,632 Austin Peay at Virginia Tech 64,670 Southeast Missouri at #23 Missouri 64,206 UT Martin at Arkansas 63,380 Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky 63,306 Murray State at Kentucky 62,455 Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M (in Atlanta) 62,305 Southeast Missouri at Missouri 61,171 Tennessee State vs. Jackson State (in Memphis) 61,421 UT Martin at #1 Mississippi State 61,052 Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M (in Atlanta) 60,815 Southeast Missouri at Ole Miss 60,186 UT Martin at #15 Ole Miss 60,131 Eastern Illinois at Illinois 59,303 Murray State at BYU 59,011 Tennessee State vs. N.C. A&T (in Indianapolis) 58,131 Tennessee State vs. S.C. State (in Atlanta) 58,038 Murray State at Missouri 57,885 Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M (in Atlanta) 57,776 Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky 57,600 Eastern Kentucky at N.C. State 57,091 Tennessee Tech at #4 Oregon 56,990 Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M (in Atlanta) 56,747 Eastern Kentucky at N.C. State 56,297 Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M (in Atlanta) 55,768 Jacksonville State at Ole Miss 55,545 Tennessee State vs. Jackson State (in Memphis) 55,510 Murray State at North Carolina State 55,212 Tennessee State vs. Jackson State (in Memphis) 55,096 UT Martin at Mississippi State 55,015 Tennessee State vs. Jackson State (in Memphis)

Oct. 10, 2009 Sept. 4, 2010 Sept. 10, 2016 Nov. 5, 2016 Aug. 31, 2013 Nov. 7, 2009 Sept. 12, 2015 Nov. 5, 2007 Nov. 8, 2008 Nov. 22, 2014 Nov. 17, 2012 Sept. 7, 2013 Sept. 4, 1998 Sept. 25, 2010 Aug. 29, 2014 Oct. 14, 2006 Sept. 12, 2009 Sept. 1, 2012 Sept. 4, 2010 Sept. 3, 2011 Sept. 20, 2003 Sept, 1, 2012 Sept. 4, 2010 Sept. 25, 2004 Sept. 28, 2002 Nov. 7, 2009 Sept. 1, 2007 Sept. 8, 2012 Sept. 5, 2015 Oct. 31, 2015 Oct. 3, 2015 Sept. 6, 2003 Sept. 23, 2000 Sept. 6, 2008 Sept. 13, 1997 Nov. 8, 2014 Sept. 22, 2001 Sept. 7, 2013 Sept. 5, 2015 Sept. 6, 2008 Sept. 26, 1998 Oct. 4, 1997 Sept. 24, 1994 Aug. 31, 2013 Sept. 30, 2006 Sept. 12, 1998 Sept. 12, 2015 Sept. 15, 2012 Sept. 29, 2007 Sept. 17, 2005 Sept. 24, 2005 Sept. 4, 2010 Sept. 12, 1998 Sept. 12, 2009 Sept. 14, 1996 Nov. 5, 2011 Sept. 18, 2004

Largest Crowds - OVC-Only Games 41,132 Tennessee Tech at Tennessee State (Nov. 6, 1999) 25,300 Eastern Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky (Oct. 20, 1979) 25,000 Eastern Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky (Oct. 22, 1977) 24,878 Murray State at Tennessee State (Nov. 3, 2007) 24,500 Eastern Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky (Oct. 23, 1971) 24,361 Tennessee Tech at Tennessee State (Nov. 1, 2008) 24,200 Eastern Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky (Oct. 25, 1975) 23, 413 Tennessee State at Jacksonville State (Sept. 19, 2015) 22,500 Eastern Kentucky vs. Murray State (Oct. 31, 2007) 22,157 Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State (Oct. 26, 2013) 2017 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide • 117

SGT. YORK TROPHY PRESENTED BY DELTA DENTAL OF TENNESSEE In July 2007, the Nashville Sports Council and the Ohio Valley Conference announced the creation of the Sergeant York Trophy which goes to the winner of the quadrangular season football series between the four Ohio Valley Conference schools located in the state of Tennessee – Austin Peay State University, University of Tennessee at Martin, Tennessee State University and Tennessee Technological University.

The award is only the second traveling trophy that involves more than two teams in college sports; the other is the Commander in Chief’s Trophy which has been contested between Air Force, Army and Navy annually since 1972.

In a close race, Tennessee State and Austin Peay shared the inaugural award, finishing with identical 2-1 records in 2007. Tennessee State took the trophy home with it thanks to a one-point victory in overtime over the Governors; that game was decided by a blocked extra point by NFL First Round Draft Pick Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

The award is named in honor of Alvin C. York, the most noted Soldier of World War I. As a corporal in the 2nd battalion, 328th Infantry, in the Battle of the Meuse River-Argonne (Oct. 8, 1918), York and seven other soldiers captured 132 prisoners, was promoted to sergeant and received the Distinguished Service Cross, the French Croix de Guerre, the French Legion of Honor, the Croce di Guerra of Italy and the War Medal of Montenegro. Upon his return to the United States in 1919, he was bestowed the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Following the war York returned his home in Pall Mall, Tenn. (located in north central Tennessee, 55 miles northeast of Cookeville) where he dedicated his life to improving education and facilitating educational opportunities for children in the state of Tennessee. In 1927 he established the Alvin C. York Institute after spending several years raising money for the school which opened as a private institution. That school was established, in part, to provide educational opportunities denied to the boys and girls of Fentress Country. In 1937, the Institute became a state special school after an appeal to the Tennessee State Legislature.

The school, located in Jamestown, Tenn., is still in operation today.

York died on Sept. 2, 1964 and the foundation which he helped establish in 1920 – The Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation – was dormant for many years. The Foundation was reestablished by Lipscomb Davis, Jr. in 1992 and is currently run by Sgt. York’s grandson Gerald (U.S. Army Colonel, Retired). York’s papers are archived by Michael E. Birdwell, Ph.D., who is an associate professor of history at Tennessee Technological University, one of the four institutions that will compete for the yearly honor.

After the completion of the football season, the Sergeant York Trophy is awarded to the institution with the best head-to-head record in the match-ups with their fellow Tennessee schools. In the event of a tie, the award is shared; however, the previous winner will retain the trophy if they are part of the tie. If the tie is between two other institutions, the trophy will go to the institution that has gone the most seasons without winning the trophy.

Members of the York Family with former OVC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher (back row, far left), OVC head football coaches and Gary Alexander of the Nashville Sports Council (back row, far right) at the 2007 OVC Football Media Day, when the announcement of the trophy was first made.

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SGT. YORK SERIES HISTORY All-Time Sgt. York Trophy Winners 2012 - Tennessee State*, UT Martin 2007 - Tennessee State*, Austin Peay 2013 - Tennessee State 2008 - Tennessee State 2014 - UT Martin 2009 - Tennessee Tech 2015 - UT Martin 2010 - UT Martin 2011 - Tennessee State*, Tennessee Tech 2016 - UT Martin*, TSU, TTU *Took home the trophy due to winning the tiebreaker All-Time Sgt. York Trophy Game Results 2007 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 27 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Nov. 17

Tennessee State 33, @Austin Peay 32 (OT) @ Austin Peay 17, UT Martin 14 Tennessee Tech 13, @UT Martin 10 Austin Peay 30, @Tennessee Tech 27 Tennessee State 45, @Tennessee Tech 28 UT Martin 43, @Tennessee State 38

2008 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 16 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1

UT Martin 31, @Austin Peay 17 Tennessee State 30, @UT Martin 27 (OT) UT Martin 35, @Tennessee Tech 7 @Tennessee State 37, Austin Peay 34 @Austin Peay 31, Tennessee Tech 28 @Tennessee State 41, Tennessee Tech 14

2009 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

@Tennessee Tech 31, Austin Peay 23 Tennessee Tech 35, @UT Martin 28 @Tennessee Tech 20, Tennessee State 13 UT Martin 28, @Tennessee State 7 @Austin Peay 24, Tennessee State 21 @UT Martin 48, Austin Peay 38

2010 Sept. 18 Sept. 30 Oct. 9 Oct. 23 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Austin Peay 26, @Tennessee State 23 UT Martin 27, @Tennessee Tech 24 Tennessee Tech 34, @Austin Peay 21 Tennessee Tech 21, @Tennessee State 10 UT Martin 28, @Austin Peay 12 @UT Martin 37, Tennessee State 0

SGT. YORK GAME RECORDS Team Points: Total Offensive Yards: First Downs:

61 - UT Martin vs. Austin Peay (10/8/11) 644 - Austin Peay vs. Tennessee State (11/5/16) 36 - Tennessee Tech vs. Tennessee State (10/15/11)

Rushing Yards: Rushing Attempts: Rushing Touchdowns:

377 - Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay (10/18/08) 63 - Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay (9/15/07) 5 - Tennessee Tech vs. Austin Peay (11/19/11) 5 - Tennessee Tech vs. Austin Peay (11/23/13)

Passing Yards: Passing Attempts: Passing Touchdowns: Completions:

422 - UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech (11/10/12) 58 - Tennessee Tech vs. Tennessee State (10/15/11) 6 - UT Martin vs. Austin Peay (10/8/11) 35 - UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech (11/10/12)

Interceptions: INT Return Yards:

3 - Done 9 Times 92 - Tennessee State vs. Tennessee Tech (10/31/09)

Fumbles Lost: Fumble Recoveries: Sacks: Turnovers Committed: Penalites: Penalty Yards:

3 - Done 10 Times 3 - Done 10 Times 8 - UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech (10/3/15) 5 - Done 3 Times 19 - UT Martin vs. Tennessee State (10/19/13) 167 - Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay (11/8/14)

2011 Oct. 1 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

@Austin Peay 37, Tennessee State 34 Tennessee Tech 34, @UT Martin 31 @UT Martin 61, Austin Peay 23 Tennessee State 42, @Tennessee Tech 40 @Tennessee State 35, UT Martin 30 @Tennessee Tech 49, Austin Peay 7

2012 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Oct. 27 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 17

@Tennessee State 34, Austin Peay 14 UT Martin 31, @Austin Peay 6 @Tennessee State 22, Tennessee Tech 21 @Tennessee Tech 45, UT Martin 44 (OT) @Austin Peay 38, Tennessee Tech 31 @UT Martin 35, Tennessee State 26

2013 Sept. 21 Oct. 10 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 23

Tennessee State 41, @Tennessee Tech 21 UT Martin 28, @Tennessee Tech 17 Tennessee State 29, @UT Martin 15 UT Martin 38, @Austin Peay 14 @Tennessee State 31, Austin Peay 6http @Tennessee Tech 34, Austin Peay 0

2014 Sept. 20 Oct. 9 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 8 Nov. 22

@Tennessee State 10, Tennessee Tech 7 @UT Martin 17, Tennessee Tech 10 UT Martin 21, @Tennessee State 16 @UT Martin 37, Austin Peay 7 Tennessee State 31, @Austin Peay 27 Tennessee Tech 41, @Austin Peay 15

2015 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 31 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

UT Martin 31, @Tennessee Tech 17 @UT Martin 28, Tennessee State 14 UT Martin 44, @Austin Peay 14 @Tennessee State 20, Austin Peay 6 @Tennessee Tech 42, Austin Peay 24 @Tennessee Tech 30, Tennessee State 24

2016 Sept. 10 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

Tennessee Tech 41, @Austin Peay 7 @UT Martin 44, Tennessee Tech 23 @Tennessee State 34, UT Martin 30 @UT Martin 45, Austin Peay 31 Tennessee State 41, @Austin Peay 40 Tennessee Tech 44, @Tennessee State 16

Individual Rushing Yards: Rushing Attempts: Rushing Touchdowns: Longest Rush: Passing Yards: Passing Attempts: Completions: Passing Touchdowns: Longest Pass: Most Interceptions: Receiving Yards: Receptions: Receiving Touchdowns: Longest Reception:

195 - Javarris Williams, TSU vs. APSU (10/18/08) 35 - Don Chapman, UTM vs. TSU (11/17/07) 4 - Javarris Williams, TSU vs. UTM (11/17/07) 84 - Ladarius Vanlier, TTU vs. APSU (11/22/14) 84 - Ronald Butler, TSU vs. APSU (11/5/16) 422 - Derek Carr, UTM vs. TTU (11/10/12) 58 - Tre Lamb, TTU vs. TSU (10/15/11) 35 - Derek Carr, UTM vs. TTU (11/10/12) 6 - Derek Carr, UTM vs. APSU (10/8/11) 84 - Jeremy Perry, TSU vs. TTU (10/23/10) 3 - Done 5 Times 198 - Ben Axline, UTM vs. APSU (10/8/16) 13 - Jeremy Butler, UTM at TTU (11/10/12) 3 - Done 5 Times 84 - Calvin McNairl, TSU vs. TTU (10/23/10)

Field Goals Made: 5 - Jamin Godfrey, TSU vs. TTU (10/27/12) Longest Field Goal: 57 - Lane Clark, TSU vs. UTM (10/1/16) Punts: 10 - Jonathan King, Tennessee Tech vs. UT Martin (10/3/15) Longest Punt: 73 - James Satterfield, UTM vs. TTU (11/10/12) Punt Return Yards: 107 - CJ Estelle, UTM vs. APSU (11/6/10) Longest Punt Return: 76 - CJ Estelle, UTM vs. APSU (10/8/11) Kick Return Yards: 243 - Terrence Holt, APSU vs. UTM (11/21/09) Longest Kick Return: 100 - Weldon Garlington, TSU vs. APSU (10/1/11) All-Purpose Yards: 312 - Terrence Holt, APSU vs. UTM (11/21/09) Interceptions: Tackles: Sacks:

2 - Done Six Times 20 - Corey Reed, TTU vs. UTM (10/16/08) 2.5 - Antonio Harper, TSU vs. TTU (10/15/11) 2.5 - Antonio Harper, TSU at UTM (10/19/13) 2.5 - Damani Taylor, UTM vs. TTU (10/3/15)

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OVC FINALISTS FOR SPORTS NETWORK/STATS AWARDS Annually the Sports Network (which was bought out by STATS in 2015) presents awards for the top players and coach in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The awards include the Walter Payton Award (National Offensive Player of the Year), the Buck Buchanan Award (National Defensive Player of the Year), the Eddie Robinson Award (National Coach of the Year) and the Jerry Rice Award (National Freshman of the Year). The Payton & Robinson awards began in 1987 (the Buchanan Award was first handed out in 1995; the Rice Award in 2011); voting totals and finishes are available from 2000 to the present and listed below.

Eastern Illinois quarterback Tony Romo took home the Walter Payton Award in 2002. That year he passed for 3,165 yards and 34 touchdowns.

Former Murray State head coach Houston Nutt was the Eddie Robinson Award winner in 1995 after leading the Racers to a 11-1 overall and 8-0 OVC record.

Southeast Missouri State head coach Tony Samuel was the Eddie Robinson Award winner in 2010 after leading the Redhawks to its first-ever playoff berth.

PAYTON AWARD VOTING RESULTS 2000 Tony Romo, EIU 10th (37) 2001 Tony Romo, EIU 10th (37) Shannon Harris, TSU 11th (29) C.J. Hudson, EKU 16th (5) 2002 Tony Romo, EIU 1st (268) Willie Ponder, SEMO 5th (94) 2003 Charles Anthony, TSU 5th (74) 2004 Charles Anthony, TSU 5th (98) Oscar Bonds, JSU 14th (36) 2005 Barrick Nealey, TSU 5th (100) 2009 Ryan Perrilloux, JSU 6th (142) 2010 Henry Harris, SEMO 5th (155) Marcus Harris, MUR 22nd (1) 2011 Casey Brockman, MUR 11th (73) Matt Denham, EKU 21st (5) 2012 Erik Lora, EIU 4th (164) Casey Brockman, MUR 6th (139) Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU 10th (84) Matt Denham, EKU 19th (8) 2013 Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU 1st (576) Erik Lora, EIU 7th (85) Walter Powell, MUR 17th (17) 2014 Dy’Shawn Mobley, EKU 19th (24) DaMarcus James, JSU 20th (18) 2015 Eli Jenkins, JSU 6th (173) KD Humphries, MUR 7th (98) 2016 Eli Jenkins, JSU 6th (109) KD Humphries, MUR 20th (9)

BUCHANAN AWARD VOTING RESULTS 2000 Melvin Wisham, WKU 4th (108) Chad Evitts, TTU 14th (34) 2001 Yeremiah Bell, EKU 8th (85) D.J. Bleisath, TTU 15th (38) 2002 Nick Ricks, EIU 9th (82) 2003 Nick Ricks, EIU 13th (44) 2006 Edgar Jones, SEMO 12th (62) Markeseo Jackson, UTM 16th (25) 2007 D. Rodgers-Cromartie, TSU 13th (30) Donald Thomas, EIU 19th (3) 2008 Nathan Williams, MUR 5th (140) Brandon Gathof, EKU 21st (2) 2009 Austen Lane, MUR 6th (120) 2010 Eugene Clifford, TSU 13th (47) Josh Bey, UTM 20th (5) 2011 Jeremy Caldwell, EKU 17th (12) 2012 Blake Peiffer, SEMO 12th (67) 2013 no finalists 2014 Tony Bell, UTM 16th (33) 2015 Noah Spence, EKU 4th (227) Jermaine Hough, JSU 13th (58) 2016 Darius Jackson, JSU 4th (157)

ROBINSON AWARD VOTING RESULTS 1995 Houston Nutt, MUR 1st (n/a) 2000 Bob Spoo, EIU 2nd (158) Jack Harbaugh, WKU 3rd (148) 2001 Bob Spoo, EIU 11th (76) 2002 Tim Billings, SEMO 12th (49) Joe Pannunzio, MUR 16th (4) 2003 Jack Crowe, JSU 9th (42) 2004 Jack Crowe, JSU 13th (35) 2005 Bob Spoo, EIU 11th (69) Matt Griffin, UTM 13th (43) 2006 Jason Simpson, UTM 4th (172) 2007 Danny Hope, EKU 13th (54) 2008 Dean Hood, EKU 18th (21) 2009 Bob Spoo, EIU 16th (21) 2010 Tony Samuel, SEMO 1st (269) Jack Crowe, JSU 10th (94) 2011 Watson Brown, TTU 9th (77) 2012 Dino Babers, EIU 3rd (229) Jason Simpson, UTM 17th (23) 2013 Dino Babers, EIU 2nd (370) Rod Reed, TSU 18th (17) 2014 John Grass, JSU 4th (176) Dean Hood, EKU 17th (31) 2015 John Grass, JSU 2nd (418) 2016 Jason Simpson, UTM 15th (6)

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RICE AWARD VOTING RESULTS Michael German, TSU 7th (82) Scott Lathrop, SEMO 14th (27) Austin Black, SEMO 19th (12) Justin Lea, JSU 6th (115) Marlon Bridges, JSU 5th (216) Steven Newbold, TSU 11th (45)

DORIS & EDDIE ROBINSON SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR WINNER 2015 Dalton Screws, JSU 2016 Tyler Swafford, EKU

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ALL-TIME SPORTS NETWORK/STATS AWARD WINNERS ALL-TIME WALTER PAYTON AWARD WINNERS 1987 Kenny Gamble, RB Colgate 1988 Dave Meggett, RB Towson 1989 John Friesz, QB Idaho 1990 Walter Dean, RB Grambling State 1991 Jamie Martin, QB Weber State 1992 Michael Payton, QB Marshall 1993 Doug Nussmeier, QB Idaho 1994 Steve McNair, QB Alcorn State 1995 Dave Dickenson, QB Montana 1996 Archie Amerson, RB Northern Arizona 1997 Brian Finneran, WR Villanova 1998 Jerry Azumah, RB New Hampshire 1999 Adrian Peterson, RB Georgia Southern 2000 Louis Ivory, RB Furman 2001 Brian Westbrook, RB Villanova 2002 Tony Romo, QB Eastern Illinois 2003 Jamaal Branch, RB Colgate 2004 Lang Campbell, QB William & Mary 2005 Erik Meyer, QB E. Washington 2006 Ricky Santos, QB New Hampshire 2007 Jayson Foster, QB Georgia Southern 2008 Armanti Edwards, QB Appalachian State 2009 Armanti Edwards, QB Appalachian State 2010 Jeremy Moses, QB Stephen F. Austin 2011 Bo Levi Mitchell, QB E. Washington 2012 Taylor Heinicke, QB Old Dominion 2013 Jimmy Garoppolo, QB Eastern Illinois 2014 John Robertson, QB Villanova 2015 Cooper Kupp, WR E. Washington 2016 Jeremiah Briscoe, QB Sam Houston State

ALL-TIME BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD WINNERS 1995 Dexter Coakley, LB Appalachian State 1996 Dexter Coakley, LB Appalachian State 1997 Chris McNeil, DE North Carolina A&T 1998 James Milton, LB Western Illinois 1999 Al Lucas, DT Troy 2000 Edgerton Hartwell, LB Western Illinois 2001 Derrick Lloyd, LB James Madison 2002 Rashean Mathis, FS Bethune-Cookman 2003 Jared Allen, DE Idaho State 2004 Jordan Beck, LB Cal Poly 2005 Chris Gocong, DE Cal Poly 2006 Kyle Shotwell, LB Cal Poly 2007 Kroy Biermann, DE Montana 2008 Greg Peach, DE E. Washington 2009 Arthur Moats, DE James Madison 2010 J.C. Sherritt, LB E. Washington 2011 Matt Evans, LB New Hampshire 2012 Caleb Schreibeis, DE Montana State 2013 Brad Daly, DE Montana State 2014 Kyle Emanuel, DE North Dakota State 2015 Tyrone Holmes, DE Montana 2016 Karter Schult, DE Northern Iowa 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

ALL-TIME JERRY RICE AWARD WINNERS Terrance West, RB Towson John Robertson, QB Villanova Cooper Kupp, WR E. Washington Chase Edmonds, RB Fordham Case Cookus, QB Northern Arizona A.J. Hines, RB Duquesne

ALL-TIME EDDIE ROBINSON AWARD WINNERS 1987 Mark Duffner Holy Cross 1988 Bill Russo Lafayette 1989 Erk Russell Georgia Southern 1990 Gene McDowell UCF 1991 Chris Ault Nevada 1992 Charlie Taaffe The Citadel 1993 Dan Allen Boston University 1994 Jim Tressel Youngstown State 1995 Houston Nutt Murray State 1996 Darren Barbier Nicholls State 1997 Andy Talley Villanova 1998 Paul Johnson Georgia Southern 1999 Mickey Matthews James Madison 2000 Joe Glenn Montana 2001 Pete Lembo Lehigh 2002 Tommy Tate McNeese State 2003 Mike Ayers Wofford 2004 Jerry Kill Southern Illinois 2005 Sean McDonnell New Hampshire 2006 Jerry Moore Appalachian State 2007 Mark Farley Northern Iowa 2008 Mickey Matthews James Madison 2009 Henry Frazier III Prairie View A&M 2010 Tony Samuel SE Missouri State 2011 Rob Ambrose Towson 2012 Craig Bohl North Dakota State 2013 Craig Bohl North Dakota State 2014 Sean McDonnell New Hampshire 2015 Bruce Barnum Portland State 2016 K.C. Keeler Sam Houston State

FCS ADA POSITIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS Starting with the 2013 season the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA), in conjunction with the 13 FCS conference offices, began to recognize the top student-athletes at each of 11 different positions. The awards are voted on by a national panel of media and SID’s and announced each December. The positional awards consist of: QB, RB, OL, TE, WR, DL, LB, DB, K, P and RS in addition to a National Offensive and National Defensive Player of the Year. Below are a list of OVC winners from each season.

2013 Off. POTY: Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU QB - Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois WR - Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois DB - Daniel Fitzpatrick Tennessee State

2014 RS - Pokey Harris, Murray State 2015 QB - Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville State

In 2013 Eastern Illinois QB Jimmy Garoppolo became the second OVC player to be named the winner of the Walter Payton Award as the FCS National Player of the Year.

Garoppolo also was named the FCS ADA National Offensive Player of the Year in addition to being the National Quarterback of the Year.

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OVC/NCAA OVERTIME PROCEDURES PROCEDURE FOLLOWING REGULATION PLAY Immediately following the conclusion of the fourth quarter, officials will instruct both teams to retire to their respective team areas. The officials will escort the captains to the center of the field for the coin toss. The winner of the toss shall be given the option of selecting offense or defense, with the offense at the opponent’s 25-yard line to start the series, or which end of the field shall be used for both series of that overtime period. The winner of the toss may not defer his choice. The loser of the toss shall have the first choice of the two options for subsequent even-numbered extra periods.

EXTRA PERIODS An extra period shall consist of two series with Team A and Team B each putting the ball in play by snap at the designated 25-yard line, which becomes the opponent’s 25-yard line.

TEAM SERIES Each team retains the ball during a series until it scores or fails to make a first down. The ball remains alive after a change of team possession until it is declared dead. However, Team A may not have a first and 10 if it again possesses the ball after a change of team possession.

SCORING The team scoring the greater number of points during the regulation and extra periods shall be declared the winner. There shall be an equal number of series, as defined, in each extra period, except if Team B scores during a period other than on the try (i.e.: on the first possession of a period, Team A scores a touchdown. On the try, Team B intercepts a pass and returns it for a two-point touchdown. Ruling: Team B is awarded the ball on the 25-yard line to start its series with the overtime score 6-2.). Beginning with the third extra period, teams scoring a touchdown must attempt a two-point try. A one-point try, although not illegal, will not score a point.

TIMEOUTS Each team shall be allowed one timeout for each extra period. Unused extra-period timeouts may not be carried over to other extra periods.

OVC OVERTIME GAMES Date 10/13/84 11/03/84 10/19/85 11/04/85 10/04/86 10/10/87 11/07/87 10/01/88 10/29/88 11/18/89 11/10/90 11/17/90 11/07/92 10/02/93 11/20/93 10/05/96 10/26/96 11/01/97 10/17/98 10/24/98 11/13/99 10/04/03 10/04/03 09/25/04 10/02/04 10/23/04 10/30/04 11/06/04 11/13/04 09/30/06 10/28/06 09/15/07 11/03/07 09/27/08 10/04/08 10/25/08 11/06/10 09/22/12 09/22/12 10/20/12 10/10/12 09/28/13 10/12/13 11/23/13 10/04/14 10/11/14 10/11/14 10/17/15 11/07/15 11/14/15 10/01/16

Teams and Final Score Youngstown State 17, Austin Peay 13 Murray State 20, Austin Peay 13 Middle Tennessee 31, Murray State 24 Middle Tennessee 28, Youngstown State 21 Austin Peay 7, Middle Tennessee 0 Austin Peay 20, Morehead State 13 Youngstown State 20, Murray State 13 Tennessee Tech 16, Murray State 13 Eastern Kentucky 31, Murray State 24 Eastern Kentucky 38, Morehead State 3 Tennessee Tech 20, Austin Peay 14 Murray State 31, Austin Peay 24 Eastern Kentucky 21, Murray State 18 Murray State 28, UT Martin 21 UT Martin 39, Austin Peay 33 Tennessee Tech 21, UT Martin 14 Southeast Missouri 16, Middle Tennessee 13 Tennessee Tech 16, Murray State 13 Tennessee Tech 31, UT Martin 24 Tennessee Tech 31, Eastern Kentucky 29 Eastern Kentucky 23, Tennessee Tech 20 Murray State 23, Jacksonville State 17 UT Martin 30, Tennessee Tech 23 Southeast Missouri 51, Samford 48 Eastern Kentucky 39, Samford 36 Samford 42, Tennessee State 36 Murray State 19, Eastern Kentucky 16 Tennessee Tech 40, Eastern Illinois 37 Southeast Missouri 31, Tennessee Tech 28 Tennessee Tech 20, Murray State 14 Jacksonville State 17, Tennessee Tech 10 Tennessee State 33, Austin Peay 32 Austin Peay 34, Southeast Missouri 31 Eastern Kentucky 13, Austin Peay 10 Tennessee State 30, UT Martin 27 Southeast Missouri 27, Tennessee State 20 Eastern Illinois 31, Tennessee State 28 Eastern Illinois 50, Murray State 49 Southeast Missouri 41, Tennessee Tech 38 Jacksonville State 31, Tennessee State 28 Tennessee Tech 45, UT Martin 44 Murray State 35, Jacksonville State 34 Southeast Missouri 37, Murray State 34 Murray State 34, Eastern Kentucky 27 Tennessee Tech 30, Murray State 27 Eastern Kentucky 36, Eastern Illinois 33 Murray State 44, Southeast Missouri 41 Eastern Illinois 25, Tennessee State 22 Murray State 46, Tennessee State 43 Eastern Kentucky 41, Murray State 34 Tennessee Tech 33, Eastern Kentucky 30

OT Periods 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1

Score After Regulation 10-10 10-10 17-17 14-14 0-0 13-13 13-13 10-10 24-24 21-21 14-14 14-14 18-18 21-21 26-26 14-14 13-13 13-13 24-24 17-17 17-17 17-17 23-23 31-31 36-36 36-36 13-13 34-34 28-28 14-14 10-10 26-26 21-21 10-10 24-24 20-20 28-28 42-42 31-31 28-28 38-38 27-27 27-27 27-27 27-27 33-33 35-35 22-22 40-40 27-27 27-27

NOTE: Overtime policy adopted by the Conference prior to the 1982 season.

OVC FOOTBALL OFFICIALS Ohio Valley Conference football officials have been selected to work numerous FCS/I-AA playoff games over the year. Since 1981, OVC officials have been assigned to over 100 post-season games, including 30 semifinal playoff games and seven national championship contests (including the 2009 national championship game between Villanova and Montana). In 1995, the NCAA selected OVC officials to work all four rounds of the playoffs - an honor never before bestowed on a conference officiating program. Following is a list of the 2017 OVC Football Officials (including on-field, instant replay officials and communicators).

Bill Ballard - Lexington, Ky. Chris Barney - Shepherdsville, Ky. Tim Bryan - Louisville, Ky. James Bryant - Smyrna, Ga. Jimmy Colwell - Independence, Ky. Daryl Crosthwaite - Edgewood, Ky. Philip DeWitt - Lenoir City, Tenn.

P. J. Doyen - Alexandria, Ky. Craig Dunn - Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Greg Eddy - Southaven, Miss.

Andy Faust - Crestwood, Ky. Thomas Floyd - Cane Ridge, Tenn.

Mike Freeman - Loveland, Ohio John Graham - Versailles, Ky. John Griswold - Nashville, Tenn.

Tom Hahs - Bourbonnais, Ill.

Stephen Hazle - Cox’s Creek, Ky. Steve Horn - Gleason, Tenn.

Neil Hughes - Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Jeff Irwin - Nashville, Tenn.

Randy Jackson - Brevard, N.C. Wilson Jackson - Crossville, Tenn.

Burney Jenkins - Georgetown, Ky. Steve Joest - Louisville, Ky. Greg Koerner - Champaign, Ill. Gregory Laurentius - Cape Girardeau, Mo. Steve Lewis - Sylacauga, Ala. Stephen Marshall - Elizabethtown, Ky. Ray McCormick - Normal, Ill. Troy McMaken - Brentwood, Tenn.

Keythric Merriweather - Hernando, Miss.

Greg Morgan - Kingston, Tenn

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Travis Muhammad - Stockbridge, Ga. Drew Myers - Nashville, Tenn.

Pat Pownall - Morton, Ill. David Seewer - Louisville, Ky. John Smoot - Lexington, Ky. Al Studstill - Nashville, Tenn.

Ken Switzer - Nashville, Tenn.

Pat Tate - Wilsonville, Ala. Jim Toth - Knightstown, Ill. Terry Turlington - Dexter, Mo. Kirk Walker - Douglasville, Ga. Craig Weisberg - Odenville, Ala. Dustin Whitehead - Sterrett, Ala. Rod Whittier - Wildwood, Mo. Keith Zirbel - Louisville, Ky.

OVC PLAYERS IN THE NFL DRAFT Since the OVC was formed in 1948, the league has had 153 players selected in the National Football League (NFL) Draft. Amongst that picks are four first-round selections, Wally Chambers (No. 8 overall in 1973), Phil Simms (No. 7 in 1979), Aaron Jones (No. 18 in 1988) and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (No. 16 in 2008). This lists does not include AFL selections (1960-66).

The first combined NFL/AFL Draft was held in 1967.

Year 1950 1950 1950 1951 1951 1951 1952 1954 1954 1954 1955 1955 1955 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1965 1965 1965 1966 1967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1970 1970 1970 1971 1971 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1973 1973 1973 1973 1973 1973 1974 1974 1974 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1977 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1980 1980 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1983 1983 1984 1984 1984 1985 1986 1986 1986 1987 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1989 1989 1989 1989 1990 1990 1990

Round 12 13 20 12 17 22 20 21 24 29 17 19 23 14 16 19 28 30 7 10 10 12 17 22 19 20 26 28 30 7 10 15 15 17 3 8 10 17 10 13 15 9 15 16 17 5 15 1 2 4 8 8 10 10 16 8 8 16 3 4 8 15 17 8 10 13 14 15 3 6 9 4 12 1 9 11 8 4 11 5 7 10 12 5 5 12 6 6 6 8 12 1 9 10 11 11 2 3 8 12 3 3 10

Pick 151 170 260 147 197 266 237 251 287 347 204 228 266 163 185 229 329 354 84 115 116 137 204 263 229 241 313 333 352 97 134 204 131 442 60 207 252 445 243 331 367 221 378 407 432 116 388 8 42 81 186 189 242 252 412 183 186 395 63 83 184 378 439 226 269 360 392 416 65 165 244 99 331 7 224 301 207 107 280 130 193 252 314 122 136 312 154 142 162 219 324 18 244 252 279 280 49 71 218 327 56 73 261

Player, School Frank Wallheiser, WKU (DE) Norm Wiley, MAR (DE) John Hackney, MUR (OG) Stew Kirtley, MOR (DE) Ray Pelfrey, EKU (WR) Waldo Binkley, APSU (T) Gil Mains, MUR (DT) Howard Alsup, MTSU (T) Jerry Daniels, TTU (T) Ted Dunn, MUR (Back) Don Daly, EKU (RB) Bob Muller, EKU (FB) Karl Bays, EKU (T) Ted Schwanger, TTU (Back) Billy Hix, MTSU (T) John Sebest, EKU (DE) Bill Strawn, WKU (LB) Terry Sweeney, MTSU (RB) Jerry DeLucca, MTSU (T) Joe Grisham, APSU (DE) Jerry Hurst, MTSU (DE) Don Simonic, TTU (T) Don Heine, MUR (DE) Tom Schulte, EKU (DE) Dave Bottos, MUR (Back) Bill Curry, WKU (T) Joe Bruce, MTSU (T) Jim Murphy, ETSU (T) Bobby Hallum, MTSU (Back) Dale Lindsey, WKU (LB) Jim Burt, WKU (RB) Phillip Morgan, ETSU (Back) Tom Dillard, APSU (OT) George Adams, MOR (LB) Aaron Marsh, EKU (WR) Tom Gray, MOR (WR) Bob Langford, MTSU (OT) Bill Hull, TTU (OG) Larry Schreiber, TTU (RB) Dave Haverdick, MOR (DT) Pat Hauser, ETSU (WR) John Tanner, TTU (LB) Bill Green, WKU (DB) Lawrence Brame, WKU (LB) Sam Pearson, WKU (DB) Jim Bishop, TTU (TE) Mike Sivert, ETSU (OG) Wally Chambers, EKU (DE) Jim Youngblood, TTU (LB) Mike Hennigan, TTU (LB) Isaac Brown, WKU (RB) Ray Oldham, MTSU (DB) Bonnie Sloan, APSU (DT) Ray Bonner, MTSU (DB) George Greenfield, MUR (RB) Mike McCoy, WKU (DB) Alan Chadwick, ETSU (QB) Jazz Jackson, WKU (RB) Elois Grooms, TTU (DE) Virgil Livers, WKU (DB) John Bushong, WKU (DE) Don Clayton, MUR (RB) Dwaine Copeland, MTSU (RB) Bobby Joe Easter, MTSU (RB) Junior Hardin, EKU (NG) Rick Caswell, WKU (WR) Tony Williams, MTSU (WR) Howard Stidham, TTU (LB) Elmo Boyd, EKU (WR) David Carter, WKU (OC) Roosevelt Kelly, EKU (OC) Dennis Law, ETSU (WR) Mike Moore, MTSU (RB) Phil Simms, MOR (QB) Greg Bright, MOR (DB) Eddie Preston, WKU (WR) Mark Reed, MOR (QB) George Floyd, EKU (DB) Lamont Meacham, WKU (DB) Steve Bird, EKU (WR) James Griffin, MTSU (DB) Ronald Hopkins, MUR (DB) Billy Blaylock, TTU (DB) Tron Armstrong, EKU (WR) John Goode, YSU (TE) Paul McFadden, YSU (K) Keith Lester, MUR (TE) Bob Thompson, YSU (WR) Don Griffin, MTSU (DB) Joe Mauntel, EKU (LB) Tony Burse, MTSU (RB) Aaron Jones, EKU (DE) Danny Copeland, EKU (DB) John Jackson, EKU (OT) Frank Pillow, TSU (WR) Paul Hickert, MUR (K) Jessie Small, EKU (LB) Elroy Harris, EKU (RB) Myron Guyton, EKU (DB) Mike Cadore, EKU (RB) Tony Stargell, TSU (DB) Anthony Pleasant, TSU (DE) Eric Crigler, MUR (OT)

Team Chicago Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers New York Giants Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers Detroit Lions Detroit Lions Chicago Cardinals Baltimore Colts Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles Baltimore Colts Chicago Bears Baltimore Colts San Francisco 49ers Baltimore Colts Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Detroit Lions Detroit Lions Detroit Lions Baltimore Colts Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns New York Jets Minnesota Vikings Houston Oilers Dallas Cowboys Boston Patriots San Francisco 49ers Denver Broncos Minnesota Vikings San Francisco 49ers Detroit Lions Miami Dolphins San Diego Chargers Cleveland Browns St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Bengals San Diego Chargers Minnesota Vikings Chicago Bears Los Angeles Rams Detroit Lions New England Patriots Baltimore Colts St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Houston Oilers Chicago Bears New York Jets New Orleans Saints Chicago Bears Baltimore Colts New England Patriots Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills New Orleans Saints New York Giants Buffalo Bills San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers Houston Oilers Pittsburgh Steelers Cincinnati Bengals Miami Dolphins New York Giants Cincinnati Bengals Houston Oilers New York Giants New York Jets Baltimore Colts St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Bengals Baltimore Colts San Diego Chargers New York Jets St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Cincinnati Bengals New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers Los Angeles Raiders Seattle Seahawks Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cincinnati Bengals Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks New York Giants New Orleans Saints New York Jets Cleveland Browns Cincinnati Bengals

Year 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1993 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 2008 2008 2009 2010 2010 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016

Round 11 11 8 12 6 6 6 10 10 3 5 7 4 5 5 2 2 4 7 7 6 6 3 7 3 5 7 7 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 5 7 1 3 7 5 5 5 6 2 5 6 7 5 7 2 6

Pick 289 300 207 327 142 144 145 255 276 83 134 187 123 155 150 47 54 113 227 245 171 188 86 221 67 161 221 247 100 121 140 199 213 238 239 163 215 16 79 212 152 153 139 195 62 143 196 250 176 218 39 208

Player, School Anthony Shelton, TSU (DB) Tyrone Watson, TSU (WR) Marty Carter, MTSU (FS) Darrell Beavers, MOR (S) Chris Burns, MTSU (DT) Joe Campbell, MTSU (RB) Larry Tharpe, TSU (OT) Tim Lester, EKU (RB) Marcus Dowdell, TSU (WR) Mike Caldwell, MTSU (LB) Walter Dunson, MTSU (WR) Patrick Robinson, TSU (WR) Randy Fuller, TSU (CB) Chad Bratzke, EKU (DE) Cedric Davis, TSU (CB) Fred Thomas, UTM (DB) Jason Dunn, EKU (TE) Kirk Pointer, APSU (DB) Clarence Jones, TSU (WR) Darrell Williams, TSU (DB) Mike Cherry, MUR (QB) Tony McCombs, EKU (LB) Jonathan Quinn, MTSU (QB) Angel Rubio, SEMO (DE) Chris Watson, EIU (CB) Tyrone Hopson, EKU (OG) Sulecio Sanford, MTSU (WR) Rondel Menendez, EKU (WR) Michael Thompson, TSU (OT) Avion Black, TSU (WR) Alex Bannister, EKU (WR) Willie Ponder, SEMO (WR) Yeremiah Bell, EKU (DB) Larry Turner, EKU (OC) Eugene Amano, SEMO (OC) Frank Omiyale TTU (OT) Cortland Finnegan, SAM (DB) Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, TSU (CB) Antwaun Molden, EKU (CB) Javarris Williams, TSU (RB) Otis Hudson, EIU (OG) Austen Lane, MUR (DE) Montori Hughes, UTM (DL) Alan Bonner, JSU (WR) Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU (QB) Kadeem Edwards, TSU (OG) Walter Powell, MUR (WR) Demetrius Rhaney, TSU (OC) Robert Myers, TSU (OG) Anthony Morris, TSU (OT) Noah Spence, EKU (DE) Kamu Grugier-Hill, EIU (LB)

Team San Francisco 49ers Philadelphia Eagles Tampa Bay Buccaneers Philadelphia Eagles Cincinnati Bengals Los Angeles Rams Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams New Orleans Cleveland Browns San Diego Chargers Houston Oilers Denver Broncos New York Giants Arizona Cardinals Seattle Seahawks Philadelphia Eagles Miami Dolphins Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs New York Giants Arizona Cardinals Jacksonville Jaguars Pittsburgh Steelers Denver Broncos San Francisco 49ers Chicago Bears Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Seattle Seahawks New York Giants Miami Dolphins St. Louis Rams Tennessee Titans Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Arizona Cardinals Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Bengals Jacksonville Jaguars Indianapolis Colts Houston Texans New England Patriots Tampa Bay Buccaneers Arizona Cardinals St. Louis Rams Baltimore Ravens Oakland Raiders Tampa Bay Buccaneers New England Patriots

Wally Chambers, Eastern Kentucky 1973, No. 8 overall (Chicago)

Phil Simms, Morehead State 1979, No. 7 overall (N.Y. Giants)

Aaron Jones, Eastern Kentucky 1988, No. 18 overall (Pittsburgh)

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, TSU 2008, No. 16 overall (Arizona)

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Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23

(OVC Digital Network)

@Murray State* 6:00 p.m.

Network)

Sept. 30 UT Martin* 6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(ESPN3)

@Louisville TBA

Eastern Kentucky* 6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Eastern Illinois* 6:00 p.m.

(ESPN3)

Oct. 28

Nov. 11

Nov. 18

Eastern Illinois* 4:00 p.m.

@Austin Peay* 4:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

Austin Peay* Saint Francis 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.

@Eastern Kentucky* 12:00 p.m.

Nov. 4

Oct. 21

@Tennessee Tech* 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 14

Southeast Missouri* 4:00 p.m.

Oct. 7

Jacksonville @Tennessee State* State* 6:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network) (OVC Digital Network)

Network)

@Eastern Illinois* 1:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Tennessee State* 6:00 p.m.

(Nov. 16)

@Southeast Missouri* 1:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@UT Martin* 2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Murray State* 1:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Southeast Missouri* 3:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Jacksonville Tennessee State* Tech* 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

Eastern Kentucky* 3:00 p.m.

@Murray State* 3:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(ESPN3)

Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(ESPN3)

@Jacksonville UT Martin* 2:00 p.m.

State* (OVC Digital 3:00 p.m.

(ESPN3)

@Eastern Illinois* 2:00 p.m.

(ESPN3)

Eastern Kentucky* 3:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois* 3:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

@Tennessee State* 2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

UT Martin* 1:30 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Murray State* 1:00 p.m.

@Jacksonville Tennessee UT Martin* @Austin Peay* State* Tech* 1:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

VirginiaLynchburg 2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

Austin Peay* 1:30 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

@Southeast Jacksonville @Tennessee Missouri* Tech State* 1:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Murray State* 1:00 p.m.

Eastern Illinois* 2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

Tennessee State* 1:30 p.m.

@Tennessee Tech* 1:30 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

@Jacksonville State* 6:00 p.m.

(Nov. 16) Austin Peay* 6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Southeast Missouri* 1:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Eastern Kentucky* 2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Southeast Missouri* 2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Network)

Eastern Jacksonville @UT Martin* Kentucky* State* 2:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital (OVC Digital Tennessee State* 5:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Austin Peay* 4:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@UT Martin* 2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Eastern Kentucky* 5:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

@Eastern Illinois* 6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Murray State* 2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Austin Peay* 6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Jacksonville State* 6:00 p.m.

Network)

Tennessee @Tennessee Tech* State* 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital

(OVC Digital Network)

@Southeast Missouri* 6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Eastern Kentucky* 5:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

@Tennessee Tech* 6:00 p.m.

Austin Peay* 6:00 p.m.

@Eastern Illinois* 6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

(OVC Digital Network)

Liberty 6:00 p.m.

Tennessee Tech* 5:00 p.m.

Southeast Missouri* 6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

Illinois State 2:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Missouri State 2:00 p.m.

Southern Illinois 6:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Ball State 2:00 p.m.

(ESPN3)

(ESPN3)

Tennessee State* 4:00 p.m.

@Murray State* 3:00 p.m.

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(ESPN3)

@Northern Illinois 2:30 p.m.

(ESPN3)

Morehead @Cincinnati @Miami (Ohio) State 6:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

(Aug. 31) (ESPN3) (OVC Digital @Indiana State 6:00 p.m.

(Aug. 31) (ESPN3) @Kentucky 11:00 a.m.

(SEC Network)

Central Arkansas 6:00 p.m.

@Kennesaw State 6:00 p.m.

Jackson State Florida A&M @UT Martin* 5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. (in Memphis) (Tampa, FL) (ESPN3)

@Dayton 12:00 p.m.

(OVC Digital Network)

@Georgia Tech 11:30 a.m.

@Western Kentucky 6:00 p.m.

Chattanooga 5:30 p.m.

(Aug. 26)

(ESPN)

(Montgomery, AL)

Kentucky Wesleyan 6:00 p.m.

(Aug. 31)

(OVC Digital Network)

@Kansas 6:00 p.m.

(ESPN3) @Georgia State 6:00 p.m.

(Aug. 31) (ESPN3) Western Illinois 6:00 p.m.

(Aug. 31)

(OVC Digital Network)

Clarion 6:00 p.m.

(Aug. 31)

@Ole Miss @Chattanooga 11:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

(ESPN3) (OVC Digital (SEC Network Alternate) Network)

* - Denotes OVC Game; Home Games in Bold; All Times Are Central and Subject to Change