2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season
The 2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association season was the season of college football played by the seven member schools of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as part of the 2022 NCAA Division III football season.
2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season | |
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Sport | Football |
Number of teams | 7 |
Champion | Alma |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 18 Alma $^ | 6 | – | 0 | 11 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albion | 5 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trine | 3 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hope | 3 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adrian | 3 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Olivet | 1 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kalamazoo | 0 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Alma Scots compiled a 10–0 record in the regular season and won the program's first MIAA championship since 2004.[1] They advanced to the NCAA Division III Football Championship playoffs, where they lost in the second round to Aurora.
Conference overview
editConf. rank | Team | Head coach | Overall record | Conf. record | Points scored | Points against |
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1 | Alma | Jason Couch | 11–1 | 6–0 | 472 | 240 |
2 | Albion | Dustin Beurer | 9–1 | 5–1 | 381 | 141 |
3 | Trine | Troy Abbs | 7–3 | 3–3 | 303 | 209 |
3 | Adrian | Jim Deere | 6–4 | 3–3 | 296 | 188 |
3 | Hope | Peter Stuursma | 6-4 | 3–3 | 318 | 219 |
6 | Olivet | Dan Musielewicz | 5–5 | 1–5 | 320 | 271 |
7 | Kalamazoo | Jamie Zorbo | 3–7 | 0–6 | 210 | 373 |
All-MIAA honors
editAt the end of the regular season in November 2022, the MIAA head coaches voted on individual honors, including the following:[3]
- Most Valuable Offensive Player - Mark Tocco, Albion
- Most Valuable Defensive Player - Keysean Amison, Trine
- Pete Schmidt Memorial Scholar Athlete Award - De'Ondric Sanders, Albion
The following players received first-team honors on the 2022 All-MIAA football team:[3]
Offense
- Quarterback - Carter St. John, Alma
- Running back - Eddie Williams, Alma;
- Wide receivers - Jalen Broussard, Olivet; Kale Lawson, Trine; TJ McKenzie, Hope; Mark Tocco, Albion
- Tight end - Cole Thomas, Alma
- Offensive line - Christopher Beck, Olivet; Alexander Dean, Alm; Jackson Linback, Trine; Jarron Masuga, Albion; Scott Roskopp, Albion
Defense
- Defensive line - Nick Fannon, Albion; DeAndre (Jennings) Ford, Adrian; Jamon Gibson, Trine; Ricky Williamson, Olivet
- Linebackers - Jeremiah Major, Albion; Kyle Minder, Adrian; Kyle Naif, Trine; Odin Soffredine, Alma
- Defensive backs - Keysean Amison, Trine; Stephen Douglas, Albion; Austin Flowers, Alma; Ricky Pearson, Albion
Special teams
- Kicker - Dylan Hillger, Hope
- Punter - Carter Nofziger, Hope
- Return specialist - Jake Gladieux, Trine
Teams
editAlma
edit2022 Alma Scots football | |
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MIAA champion | |
NCAA Division III Second Round, L 26–48 vs. Aurora | |
Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Ranking | |
AFCA | No. 23 |
Record | 11–1 (6–0 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Bahlke Field |
The 2022 Alma Scots football team represented the Alma College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. In their fifth season under head coach Jason Couch, the Scots compiled an 11–1 record (6–0 against conference opponents), won the MIAA championship, and were ranked No. 23 nationally at the end of the regular season.
The team's statistical leaders included Carter St. John with 2,593 passing yards, Eddie Williams with 1,184 rushing yards and 90 points scored, Nathan Goralski with 52 receptions, Devon Frenchko with 574 receiving yards, and Odin Soffredine with 114 total tackles.[4]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 3 | at Ohio Northern* |
| W 16–13 OT | 1,673 | [5] | ||
September 10 | Manchester (IN)* |
| W 49–7 | 1,876 | |||
September 17 | at Anderson (IN)* |
| W 45–7 | 750 | |||
September 24 | Martin Luther* |
| W 69–0 | 3,035 | |||
October 1 | at Trine |
| W 40–21 | 5,976 | |||
October 15 | Hope |
| W 28–26 | ||||
October 22 | at Kalamazoo |
| W 45–21 | 1,400 | [6][7] | ||
October 29 | at Olivet |
| W 49–35 | 2,225 | [8] | ||
November 5 | Adrian |
| W 30–10 | 1,700 | |||
November 12 | Albion |
| W 34–31 | 4,405 | [9] | ||
November 19 | Mount St. Joseph* |
| W 41–21 | 1,587 | [10] | ||
November 26 | Aurora* |
| L 26–48 | 1,636 | [11] | ||
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Albion
edit2022 Albion Britons football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Ranking | |
AFCA | No. 24 |
Record | 9–1 (5–1 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium |
The 2022 Albion Britons football team represented the Albion College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Dustin Beurer, the Britons compiled a 9–1 record (5–1 against conference opponents), finished second in the MIAA, and were ranked No. 24 nationally at the end of the regular season.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 3 | Carthage* |
| W 52–0 | ||||
September 10 | Bluffton* |
| W 51–2 | 570 | |||
September 17 | at Rose-Hulman* |
| W 49–17 | 1,000 | |||
September 24 | at Wisconsin-Eau Claire* |
| W 28–20 | 3,800 | |||
October 1 | at Kalamazoo |
| W 48–6 | 837 | [13] | ||
October 8 | Hope |
| W 30–10 | 4,561 | [14][15] | ||
October 22 | at Trine |
| W 20–19 | 4,265 | |||
October 29 | Adrian |
| W 37–9 | 2,310 | [16] | ||
November 5 | Olivet |
| W 35–24 | 1,780 | [17] | ||
November 12 | at Alma |
| L 31–34 | 4,405 | [9] | ||
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Trine
edit2022 Trine Thunder football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 7–3 (3–3 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium |
The 2022 Trine Thunder football team represented the Trine University as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Troy Abbs, the Thunder compiled a 7–3 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 1 | Anderson (IN)* |
| W 38–0 | 4,753 | |||
September 10 | at Rose-Hulman* |
| W 24–23 | 1,500 | |||
September 17 | at Franklin* |
| W 55–21 | 2,222 | |||
September 24 | Centre* |
| W 17–0 | 4,727 | |||
October 1 | Alma |
| L 21–27 | 5,976 | |||
October 8 | at Adrian |
| W 27–21 | 1,175 | |||
October 15 | at Olivet |
| W 39–37 3OT | 1,085 | |||
October 22 | Albion |
| L 19–20 | 4,265 | |||
November 5 | Hope |
| L 21–28 | 3,325 | [19] | ||
November 12 | at Kalamazoo |
| W 42–19 | 485 | |||
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Hope
edit2022 Hope Flying Dutchmen football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 6–4 (3–3 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Ray & Sue Smith Stadium |
The 2022 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Peter Stuursma, the Dutchmen compiled a 6–4 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 3 | Aurora* |
| W 38–34 | 2,779 | [21][22] | ||
September 10 | Coe* |
| W 33–24 | 2,088 | [23] | ||
September 17 | at Mount St. Joseph* |
| L 28–33 | 2,000 | [24] | ||
September 24 | at Northwestern (MN)* |
| W 56–7 | 1,643 | [25] | ||
October 1 | Adrian |
| L 10–22 | 2,627 | [26] | ||
October 8 | at Albion |
| L 10–30 | 4,561 | [14][15] | ||
October 15 | at Alma |
| L 26–28 | ||||
October 22 | Olivet |
| W 23–0 | 4,101 | [27][28][29] | ||
October 29 | Kalamazoo |
| W 66–20 | 1,984 | [30] | ||
November 5 | at Trine |
| W 28–21 | 3,325 | [19] | ||
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Adrian
edit2022 Adrian Bulldogs football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 6–4 (3–3 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Harry Bailey (8th season) |
Home stadium | Docking Stadium |
The 2022 Adrian Bulldogs football team represented Adrian College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Jim Deere, the Bulldogs compiled a 6–4 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 3 | at Heidelberg* |
| L 0–31 | 2,212 | |||
September 10 | Hanover* |
| W 33–0 | 1,854 | |||
September 17 | at Bluffton* |
| W 58–23 | 2,500 | |||
September 24 | Finlandia* |
| W 73–13 | 2,746 | |||
October 1 | at Hope |
| W 22–10 | 1,917 | [26] | ||
October 8 | Trine |
| L 21–27 | 1,175 | |||
October 15 | Kalamazoo |
| W 42–17 | 3,472 | |||
October 29 | at Albion |
| L 9–37 | 2,310 | [16] | ||
November 5 | at Alma |
| L 10–30 | 1,700 | |||
November 12 | Olivet |
| W 28–0 | 1,057 | [32] | ||
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Olivet
edit2022 Olivet Comets football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 5–5 (1–5 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Cutler Field |
The 2022 Olivet Comets football team represented Olivet College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Dan Musielewicz, the Comets compiled a 5–5 record (1–5 against conference opponents) and finished in sixth place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 3 | Franklin* |
| W 35–31 | 2,500 | |||
September 10 | Eureka* |
| W 54–14 | 2,050 | |||
September 17 | at Hanover* |
| W 31–28 | 827 | |||
September 24 | at Greenville* |
| W 63–7 | 750 | |||
October 8 | Kalamazoo |
| W 41–17 | 3,050 | [34] | ||
October 15 | Trine |
| L 37–39 3OT | 1,085 | |||
October 22 | at Hope |
| L 0–23 | 4,101 | [27][28][29] | ||
October 29 | Alma |
| L 35–49 | 2,225 | |||
November 5 | at Albion |
| L 24–35 | 1,780 | |||
November 12 | at Adrian |
| L 0–28 | 1,057 | |||
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Kalamazoo
edit2022 Kalamazoo Hornets football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 3–7 (0–6 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Angell Field |
The 2022 Kalamazoo Hornets football team represented Kalamazoo College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Jamie Zorbo, the Hornets compiled a 3–7 record (0–6 against conference opponents) and finished in last place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 3 | Oberlin* |
| W 21–14 | [36] | |||
September 10 | Kenyon* |
| W 24-21 | [37] | |||
September 17 | at Defiance* | Defiance, OH | W 42–23 | ||||
September 24 | at Alfred* | Alfred, NY | L 23–31 | [38] | |||
October 1 | Albion |
| L 6–48 | 837 | [13] | ||
October 8 | at Olivet |
| L 17–41 | 3,050 | [34] | ||
October 15 | at Adrian |
| L 17–42 | 3,472 | [39] | ||
October 22 | Alma |
| L 21–45 | 1,400 | [6][7] | ||
October 29 | at Hope |
| L 20–66 | 1,984 | [30] | ||
November 12 | Trine |
| L 19–42 | 485 | [40] | ||
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- ^ "2022 MIAA Football Standings". Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
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