PITTSBURG STATE (4-4, 4-4 MIAA) vs No. 1 NORTHWEST (8-0, 8-0 MIAA) Game 9 • october 28, 2017 • 2 p.M. (CDT) • • pittsburg GAME OffICIALS: john adams (REFEREE), jim losey (UMPIRE), alan makovicka (HEAD LINESMAN), rick sabath (LINE JUDGE), shawn gadberry (SIDE JUDGE), martin schmidt (FIELD JUDGE), travis huffman (BACK JUDGE), rick ruhmann (center judge). The Pittsburg State University football team will return to the friendly confines of Brandenburg PITTSBURG STATE (4-4, 4-4 MIAA) Field/Carnie Smith Stadium Saturday (Oct. 28) for an MIAA match-up against No. 1 ranked Northwest A31 at No. 21 Central Missouri *...... L, 23-28 Missouri State University. S9 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA *...... W, 31-28 Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. (CDT). S16 at Northeastern State *...... W, 68-21 S23 LINDENWOOD *...... L, 11-45 Pitt State enters Saturday’s contest with a 4-4 record. The Gorillas became the first Division II S30 WASHBURN *...... L, 20-35 team to reach 700 all-time victories with a 26-10 home win over Missouri Western State University O7 at No. 11 Fort Hays State *...... L, 17-21 on Oct. 14 and Pitt State followed that up with a 27-10 road win over Emporia State University O14 MISSOURI WESTERN *...... W, 26-10 last Saturday/Sunday. N21 at Emporia State *...... W, 27-10 Pitt State is just the 33rd team across all levels of NCAA football to reach 700 all-time wins O28 No. 1 NORTHWEST MISSOURI *...... 2 p.m. N4 at Nebraska-Kearney *...... 2 p.m. (see graphic, page 2). N11 MISSOURI SOUTHERN *...... 2 p.m. NWMSU is 8-0 on the season and ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II. The Bearcats have posted * MIAA game 38 consecutive victories including back-to-back national titles in 2015-16. NWMSU is coming off a 19-0 home win over Lindenwood University last Saturday (Oct. 21). NORTHWEST MISSOURI (8-0, 8-0 MIAA) A31 No. 4 EMPORIA STATE *...... W, 34-0 S7 at Washburn *...... W, 20-14 The Coaches S16 at Nebraska-Kearney *...... W, 13-0 Tim Beck is in his eighth season as head coach at Pitt State. He has S23 MISSOURI SOUTHERN *...... W, 63-0 compiled a 64-27 (.703) career record. S30 vs. Central Missouri *...... W, 24-20 Beck led his alma mater (PSU, ’88) to the 2011 NCAA Division II National O7 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA *...... W, 17-10 Championship, earning national coach of the year honors from Liberty O14 at Northeastern State *...... W, 42-14 O21 LINDENWOOD *...... W, 19-0 Mutual, the Don Hansen Football Committee and FieldTurf™. O28 at Pittsburg State *...... 2 p.m. Beck became the school’s 14th all-time head football coach in December N4 No. 7 FORT HAYS STATE *...... 1:30 p.m. 2009, after serving for 23 seasons as an assistant coach for the Gorillas N11 at Missouri Western *...... 1 p.m. including 16 years as the team’s offensive coordinator from 1994-2009. * MIAA game In his first season leading the Gorillas, Beck guided Pitt State to a 6-6 GORILLAS ON RADIO/TV record and a victory in the 2010 Mineral Water Bowl. In 2011, Beck led the Gorillas to the program’s second NCAA national championship and the school’s fourth national ESPN Radio 100.7 (KSHQ) in Pittsburg is the flag ship station for the Gorilla Sports Network with Eddie Lomshek title overall in a 13-1 campaign. Pitt State captured the MIAA Championship and ultimately the (play-by-play), former PSU offensive lineman B.J. Harris (color NCAA-II National Championship with a 35-21 victory over Wayne (Mich.) State on Dec. 17, 2011. analyst) and former PSU quarterback Zac Dickey (sideline) In 2012, the Gorillas opened the season 5-0 before finishing the year 7-3 overall, while in 2013 describing the action. Current Gorilla football affiliates in Kansas are KLKC Pitt State posted the program’s 20th all-time 10-win season during a 10-2 campaign. 95.3 FM in Parsons, and KBIK 102.9 FM in Independence. In 2014, the Gorillas shared the MIAA regular season title and advanced to the second round All games will also be broadcast on KSEK 1340 AM and its of the NCAA-II playoffs during an 11-2 campaign. translator, 107.9 FM. In Missouri, fans can listen on KHST 101.7 FM in Lamar/Joplin. In 2015, a young Pitt State team battled a rash of key injuries to frontline players and the Fans can hear ESPN 100.7’s live broadcasts anywhere Gorillas had to settle for an uncharacteristic 6-5 season. Last year, the Gorillas battled key injuries in the world on the internet at: once again and Pitt State posted a 7-4 season. www.espn1007.com/go The games can also be heard through the ESPN 100.7 During his 16 seasons as offensive coordinator, the Gorilla offense consistently ranked among or KSHQ app for phones or mobile devices. the finest units in NCAA Division II. ESPN 100.7’s pregame show begins one hour prior to In 2008, Beck was selected the inaugural NCAA Division II Coordinator of the Year by kickoff (home and away). The Tim Beck Show also can be heard on ESPN 100.7 each FootballScoop.com, following a vote of his coaching peers. Monday night from 6 to 7 p.m. The show, presented by CDL In 2004, Beck’s offensive unit established itself as the most prolific squad in the history of Electric, is recorded live on location at Two Brothers Mining NCAA football. PSU shattered a 118-year-old scoring record, scoring an amazing 837 points Company Restaurant within the Kansas Crossing Casino. KSNF TV (Pittsburg cable channel 2) also hosts The (55.8 ppg). His squad also set the NCAA all division records for rushing (5,320 yards) and total Tim Beck Show on Sunday nights following the KSN offense (8,976 yards). Hometown News, with KSNF sports director Eric Knecht Beck’s teams led Division II in scoring in two of the last six years (2004, 2006) and ranked in and Coach Beck recapping the week’s Gorilla football action and previewing upcoming contests. the top two nationally in total offense three times in the last six seasons (2004, 2005, 2006). His CAPS TV (Pittsburg cable channel 13) also tape delay squads ranked among the national rushing leaders every season, leading Division II in 1995 (318.8 broadcasts each Pitt State game, home and away, on ypg) and 2004 (354.7 ypg). Beck’s “multiple choice” option attack also compiled 16,483 passing Tuesday nights. Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 1 NCAA FOOTBALL ALL-TIME VICTORIES LIST yards (216.9 ypg) and 143 aerial touchdowns during the last six years. Pitt State averaged a staggering 38.8 points and 442.5 yards of total offense per game during Thirty-three NCAA football programs have amassed 700 or more all-time his tenure as offensive coordinator. victories. Pitt State became the first Division II school to join this elite list on Oct. 21, 2017. Prior to assuming the offensive coordinator’s role, Beck served two years as Pitt State’s defensive coordinator (1992-93). He became a full-time assistant on the Pitt State staff in 1989, after serving As of 10/21/17 games first as a student assistant (1987) and then as a graduate assistant (1988). Team Wins Team Wins 1. Michigan (FBS)...... 940 18. Wittenberg (III)...... 761 This will be Beck’s ninth meeting vs. NWMSU. He is 3-5 vs. the Bearcats. 2. Notre Dame (FBS)...... 902 19. Auburn (FBS)...... 755 Rich Wright is in his first season directing the 3. Yale (FCS)...... 898 20. West Virginia (FBS)...... 740 NWMSU after serving the previous six years as the 4. Texas (FBS)...... 894 21. Virginia Tech (FBS)...... 734 5. Ohio State (FBS)...... 892 22. Wash. & Jefferson (III)...... 731 Bearcats defensive coordinator. Wright (Dana College, Time In A Bottle 6. Nebraska (FBS)...... 891 23. Texas A&M (FBS)...... 730 ’95) joined the NWMSU coaching staff as defensive line The chart below indicates the amount 7. Alabama (FBS)...... 886 24. Georgia Tech (FBS)...... 727 coach and special teams coordinator in 2004. He has an 8. Oklahoma (FBS)...... 878 25. Clemson (FBS)...... 723 of time Pitt State has spent in the lead, 9. Penn State (FBS)...... 874 26. Washington (FBS)...... 721 8-0-0 (1.000) career coaching record. This will be his first or trailing its opponent, this year: 10. Harvard (FCS)...... 867 27. Pittsburgh (FBS)...... 715 meeting vs. Pitt State. 11. Penn (FCS)...... 846 28. Florida (FBS)...... 713 In Lead (Behind) 12. Tennessee (FBS)...... 832 29. Arkansas (FBS)...... 711 Central Mo 25:57 (23:52) 13. So. Calif. (USC) (FBS)...... 829 30. Syracuse (FBS)...... 709 14. Princeton (FCS)...... 822 31. Navy (FBS)...... 706 The Pitt State-NW MISSOURI Series CENTRAL OKLA 30:29 (12:54) 15. Georgia (FBS)...... 802 32. North Dakota State (FCS)...... 703 This will be the 51st meeting between the Gorillas Northeastern 51:48 16. LSU (FBS)...... 784 33. PITT STATE (II)...... 701 LINDENWOOD (50:54) 17. Mount Union (III)...... 776 and the Bearcats in a series that dates all the way back to the 1932 season. Northwest holds a 26-24-0 advantage WASHBURN 13:06 (35:49) Fort Hays 37:54 (11:34) MIAA STANDINGS in the competitive series. The Gorillas are 13-8-0 vs. the WESTERN 54:26 Bearcats in Pittsburg. Team MIAA Overall Emporia 39:20 (9:29) Northwest Missouri (1)...... 8-0...... 8-0 Last year, quarterback Kyle Zimmerman passed for NORTHWEST Fort Hays State (7)...... 8-0...... 8-0 six touchdowns and rushed for another score to lead Central Missouri (23)...... 6-2...... 6-2 Kearney Washburn ...... 5-3...... 5-3 No. 1 ranked Northwest Missouri to a 69-10 victory over SOUTHERN Pittsburg State...... 4-4...... 4-4 Pittsburg State on Oct. 29. Central Oklahoma...... 4-4...... 4-4 The Bearcats posted their 24th consecutive win in Time Spent In The Lead: 253:00 Emporia State...... 4-4...... 4-4 Time Opp. In The Lead: 144:32 Missouri Western...... 4-4...... 4-4 defeating the Gorillas in front of 10,283 Homecoming Games Held Lead In: 7 Nebraska-Kearney...... 3-5...... 3-5 fans at Bearcat Stadium. Lindenwood...... 2-6...... 2-6 Games Trailed In: 6 Missouri Southern...... 0-8...... 0-8 Zimmerman completed 19 of 21 passes for 385 yards Northeastern State...... 0-8...... 0-8 on the contest. Northwest added 171 rushing yards and This Week’s Action compiled 564 yards of total offense in the contest. Shane Williams caught three passes for 114 yards Saturday, October 28 and two touchdowns, while Shawn Bayne, Jr. added two Scoring Trends UNK @ LWU, 1 p.m. UCM @ UCO, 2 p.m. NWMSU @ PSU, 2 p.m. WU @ MWSU, 2 p.m. grabs for 106 yards and a score. Phil Jackson II led the Points Off Turnovers ESU @ FHSU, 2 p.m. MSSU @ NSU, 2 p.m. Bearcats’ ground gainers with 48 yards on five carries. Points scored on the drive following an opponent fumble/interception. Next Week’s Action The Bearcats added a pair of defensive scores: an interception that was returned and lateralled three times Saturday, November 4 Pitt State...... 48 NSU @ UCM, 1 p.m. PSU @ UNK, 2 p.m. for a 94-yard touchdown on the final play of the first half, Opponents...... 10 UCO @ WU, 1 p.m. MWSU @ ESU, 2 p.m. and a 59-yard interception return by Jack Richards with FHSU @ NWMSU, 1:30 p.m. LWU @ MSSU, 2 p.m. 1:07 to play in the game. NWMSU...... 45 Opponents...... 0 Michael Rose scored Pitt State’s lone touchdown on a MIAA RECORDS SINCE 1989 one-yard run with 3:13 to play in the third quarter. Chad Two-Minute Drill Team Record Pct. Levin also booted a 21-yard field goal for the Gorillas. Points scored in the final 2:00 of game clock Northwest Missouri...... 219-48-0...... 820 John Roderique completed 16 of 33 passes for 195 in the first or second half of games. Pittsburg State...... 211-54-1...... 795 Nebraska-Omaha ++...... 17-10-0...... 630 yards. He was sacked once and intercepted two times. Central Missouri...... 164-102-1...... 616 Thomas LePage also completed two of five passes for Pitt State...... 28 Missouri Western...... 159-107-1...... 597 Opponents...... 14 Emporia State *...... 127-122-0...... 510 48 yards with a pair of interceptions. Truman ^...... 108-109-0...... 498 NWMSU...... 26 Washburn...... 122-146-0...... 455 Central Oklahoma ***...... 25-36-0...... 410 Opponents...... 14 Fort Hays State #...... 45-65-0...... 409 Missouri Southern...... 103-162-0...... 389 Lindenwood ***...... 19-40-0...... 322 Southwest Baptist **...... 39-151-1...... 203 2017 Pittsburg State Scoreboard Nebraska-Kearney ***...... 12-48-0...... 200 Northeastern State ***...... 12-49-0...... 197 Score By Quarters 1st 2nd Avg. 3rd 4th Avg. OT Total Avg. Missouri S&T +...... 17-126-2...... 124 Pittsburg State 62 66 16.0 41 54 11.9 0 223 27.9 Lincoln ##...... 3-36-0...... 077 Opponents 41 34 9.4 65 58 15.4 0 198 24.8

* ESU joined the MIAA in 1991 + MST left the MIAA following 2004 2017 Northwest Missouri Scoreboard # FHSU joined the MIAA in 2006 Score By Quarters 1st 2nd Avg. 3rd 4th Avg. OT Total Avg. ** SBU opted to play an independent schedule from 2007-11 Northwest Missouri 50 81 16.4 45 56 12.6 0 232 29.0 ++ UNO competed in the MIAA from 2008-10 ## LU returned to the MIAA in 2011, after leaving in 1990 Opponents 10 3 1.6 17 28 5.6 0 58 7.2 *** UCO, LWU, UNK & NSU joined the MIAA in 2012 ^ TSU left the MIAA following 2012 2 Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 2017 PITT STATE TEAM CAPTAINS Gorillas at Home Pitt State holds a 347-130-12 (.722) record in 489 games inside Carnie Smith Stadium (including At the conclusion of spring drills each year, the Gorillas select postseason). The Gorillas have won 147 of their last 172 regular season home games, posting a captains for the following season by a team vote. Pitt State’s team captains for the 2017 season are: 147-24-1 record (.858) over the last 34 seasons. Northwest is 15-0 (1.000) in road games since the start of the 2015 season and the Bearcats #5 Carter Anchors, 6-1, 202, SR, LB/P are 40-6 (.870) on the road since the start of the 2010 season. #15 Ethan Fugitt, 6-2, 236, SR, LB #17 Austin Panko, 6-0, 184, SR, WR #19 John Roderique, 6-5, 225, JR, QB PSU’s Regular Season Success #47 Demetrius Bernard, 6-0, 233, JR LB Pitt State has won 292 of its last 354 regular season games, posting a phenomenal 292-60-2 #66 Bo Farrow, 6-3, 261, SR, OL (.828) mark during the past 33 seasons (1985-2017). PSU is 156-24-1 at home, 132-27-1 on the road and 4-9-0 at neutral sites in the regular season during that span. PSU-NWMSU OFFENSIVE COMPARISON

Total Offense Yards Avg. All-Time Winningest Programs Northwest Missouri (5) 3398 424.8 Pittsburg State is the all-time winningest NCAA Division II football program. The Gorillas, who Pittsburg State (7) 3028 378.5 are in their 110th season of intercollegiate competition, have compiled a 701-346-48 overall Rushing Offense Yards Avg. record, winning 66.2 percent of their 1,095 all-time games. Pittsburg State (2) 1776 222.0 Pittsburg State is one of just five NCAA Division II institutions to have recorded 600 all-time Northwest Missouri (7) 1284 160.5 Passing Offense Yards Avg. victories and the Gorillas became just the 33rd program – the first Division II institution – across Northwest Missouri (5) 2114 264.3 all levels of to reach the 700-win plateau (see graphic, page 2). Pittsburg State (10) 1252 156.5 Tuskegee is second on the Division II all-time list with 683 victories, followed by Hillsdale (626), Scoring Offense Points Avg. Carson-Newman (623) and Central Oklahoma (621). Northwest Missouri (7) 232 29.0 NWMSU has a 576-394-32 (.591) record in 101 seasons of intercollegiate play. Pittsburg State (8) 223 27.9 Passing Efficiency C-A-TD-I Yards Rat. Northwest Missouri (5) 187-296-14-1 2114 138.1 Pittsburg State (12) 103-213-7-9 1252 100.1 Quick Strike Offense Kickoff Returns No/Yards Avg. The Pitt State offense has exhibited a penchant for being a “quick strike” unit. Northwest Missouri (6) 13/262 20.2 During the last 13 seasons (2005-17), the Pitt State offense has generated 821 scoring drives Pittsburg State (7) 27/534 19.8 (680 TDs, 141 FGs) and averaged just 2:54 of elapsed time per drive. [Overtime scoring drives not included Third Down Conversions Tot Pct. in elapsed time figures.] Northwest Missouri (5) 54/129 41.9% 2005 97 scoring drives (86 TDs, 11 FGs)...... 2:40 elapsed time 2012 51 scoring drives (40 TDs, 11 FGs)...... 2:58 elapsed time Pittsburg State (8) 53/132 40.2% 2006 79 scoring drives (72 TDs, 7 FGs)...... 2:14 elapsed time 2013 83 scoring drives (70 TDs, 13 FGs)...... 2:29 elapsed time Time of Possession Avg 2007 64 scoring drives (55 TDs, 9 FGs)...... 3:02 elapsed time 2014 74 scoring drives (53 TDs, 21 FGs)...... 3:06 elapsed time Northwest Missouri (1) 34:22 2008 69 scoring drives (61 TDs, 8 FGs)...... 3:23 elapsed time 2015 50 scoring drives (41 TDs, 9 FGs)...... 2:53 elapsed time 2009 49 scoring drives (44 TDs, 5 FGs)...... 3:21 elapsed time 2016 60 scoring drives (48 TDs, 12 FGs)...... 2:54 elapsed time Pittsburg State (2) 32:55 2010 41 scoring drives (34 TDs, 7 FGs)...... 3:04 elapsed time 2017 33 scoring drives (21 TDs, 12 FGs)...... 3:27 elapsed time Penalties Tot/Yds Avg 2011 78 scoring drives (60 TDs, 18 FGs)...... 2:54 elapsed time Pittsburg State (2) 39/356 44.5 Northwest Missouri (8) 61/522 65.3 The Gorillas have been highly successful when they are quick out of the gates. Pitt State has ( ) = MIAA rank scored on its opening drive 72 times (61 TDs, 11 FGs) in the last 151 games, posting a 64-8 (.889) record in those games. By contrast, Pitt State is 43-36 (.544) in games it doesn’t score on its PSU-NWMSU DEFENSIVE COMPARISON opening drive during the same span. Total Defense Yards Avg. Northwest Missouri (1) 1604 200.5 Pittsburg State (5) 3043 380.4 Rushing Defense Yards Avg. Pitt State Red Zone Statistics Northwest Missouri (1) 315 39.4 Pittsburg State (8) 1369 171.1 CONVERT TDS FGS M/FGS TURNOVER DOWNS END HALF Passing Defense Yards Avg. PSU 25-32 14 11 2 3 1 1 Northwest Missouri (1) 1289 161.1 OFFENSE Pittsburg State (2) 1674 209.3 (.781) Scoring Defense Points Avg. CONVERT TDS FGS M/FGS TURNOVER DOWNS END HALF Northwest Missouri (1) 58 7.3 Pittsburg State (3) 198 24.8 PSU 18-22 13 5 2 2 0 0 Passing Eff. Defense C-A-TD-I Yards Rat. DEFENSE (.818) Northwest Missouri (1) 110-257-7-9 1289 86.9 Pittsburg State (6) 127-234-11-6 1674 124.8 Punt Returns No/Yards Avg. Northwest Missouri Red Zone Statistics Pittsburg State (1) 26/407 15.7 CONVERT TDS FGS M/FGS TURNOVER DOWNS END HALF Northwest Missouri (8) 12/66 5.5 Turnover Margin Mar Avg NW 27-35 21 6 5 0 3 0 Northwest Missouri +9 +1.13 OFFENSE (.771) Pittsburg State +1 +0.13 Net Punting Tot/Net Avg CONVERT TDS FGS M/FGS TURNOVER DOWNS END HALF Pittsburg State (7) 43/1615 33.6 Northwest Missouri (8) 48/1767 34.5 NW 8-12 5 3 0 1 2 1 ( ) = MIAA rank DEFENSE (.667)

Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 3 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Opposition Opening Drives Rushing G Yards Avg. Tails Never Fails Kenneth Iheme, FHSU (1) 8 883 110.4 Central Missouri … 11 plays, 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN Michael Rose, PSU (3) 7 726 Pittsburg State has won the coin toss in five of its 103.7 Central Oklahoma… 2 plays, 3 yards, INTERCEPTION Passing Yards G Yards Avg. of its first eight games. The Gorillas have deferred Northeastern State #… 6 plays, 19 yards, BLOCKED PUNT Brook Bolles, UCM (1) 8 2471 308.9 Zach Martin, NWMSU (4) 8 2027 253.4 their option to the second half each time. Lindenwood… 2 plays, minus 2 yards, punt John Roderique, PSU (9) 6 645 107.5 Washburn… 9 plays, 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN Passing Efficiency G Yds TD-INT Rat. Fort Hays State #… 6 plays, 28 yards, punt Chas Stallard, UCO (1) 8 2302 19-4 159.6 Missouri Western #… 3 plays, minus 8 yards, punt Zach Martin, NWMSU (4) 8 2027 14-1 140.3 # = lost coin toss John Roderique, PSU (10) 6 645 1-6 82.8 Emporia State … 13 plays, 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN Receptions G Rec Avg. Northwest Missouri… J.T. Luper, UCO (1) 8 72 9.0 Shawn Bane, NWMSU (4) 7 33 4.7 Nebraska-Kearney … Receiving Yards G Yards Avg. Missouri Southern… J.T. Luper, UCO (1) 8 1198 149.8 Shawn Bane, NWMSU (8) 7 473 67.6 Total Offense G Yards Avg. Brook Bolles, UCM (1) 8 2808 351.0 Zach Martin, NWMSU (4) 8 2058 257.3 Inside The Pitt State Offense / Defense John Roderique, PSU (9) 6 940 156.7 Senior running back Michael Rose rushed for a career-high 202 yards and a pair of touchdowns Scoring G Pts Avg. against Emporia State last week. He became the first Pitt State back since 2008 to recorc a 200- Devante Turner, UCM (1) 8 72 9.0 Jared Vincent, PSU (6) 8 59 7.4 yard rushing game. The Albuquerque, N.M., native has 142 carries for 726 yards (5.1 ypc) on the Brett Garner, NWMSU (8) 8 51 6.4 season, averaging 107.3 rushing yards per game. He currently ranks third in the MIAA in rushing Kickoff Returns No. Yards Avg. Core Ballentine, WU (1) 11 324 29.5 yards. For his career, Rose has gained 1,984 yards on 376 carries (5.3 ypc) with 17 touchdowns. Lorenzo West, PSU (3) 11 222 20.2 Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. Josh Wright, WU (1) 10 142 14.2 Senior wide receiver Austin Panko has amassed 102 career receptions for 1,546 yards (15.2 ypc) Austin Panko, PSU (5) 22 231 10.5 and 11 touchdowns. The Lee’s Summit, Mo., entered the Gorillas’ all-time top 10 list for receiving All-Purpose Yards G Yards Avg. yards following the Washburn game on Sept. 30 and he currently ranks eighth on the list. Panko J.T. Luper, UCO (1) 8 1513 189.1 Michael Rose, PSU (5) 7 757 108.1 also broke into Pitt State’s top 10 list for career receptions against NSU on Sept. 16. His 102 Punting No. Yards Avg. receptions currently ranks fifth all-time at PSU. Justin Marcha, ESU (1) 29 1326 45.7 Carter Achors, PSU (9) 26 1003 38.6 Field Goals FG/FGA Pct. FG/G Freshman safety Morgan Selemaea was named the MIAA Defensive Player of the Week Monday Tyler Basch, MWSU (1) 14/17 82.4 1.8 Jared Vincent, PSU (2) 12/14 85.7 1.5 (Oct. 23) for his play against Emporia State. The Harrisonville, Mo., native posted a team-leading Brett Garner, NWMSU (5) 8/17 47.1 1.0 nine tackles (eight solo), registered a quarterback sack, recovered a fumble and recorded an Tackles G Tot. Avg. Gabe Cleveland, ESU (1) 7 83 11.9 interception in the contest. For the season, Selemaea has made 18 tackles (13 solo) with 5.0 TFLs Ben Althoff, NWMSU (21) 8 55 6.9 and 4.0 quarterback sacks. Josh Hornback, PSU (25) 8 52 6.5 QB Sacks G Total Avg. Cody Lindsay, MWSU (1) 8 5.5 0.69 Sophomore placekicker Jared Vincent was selected the MIAA Special Teams Player of the Morgan Selemaea, PSU (2) 6 4.0 0.67 Austen Eskew, NWMSU (4) 8 5.0 0.63 Week Monday (Oct. 23) after booting a pair of field goals against ESU. The Claremore, Okla., native converted a 31-yard field goal with 7:27 remaining in the game to give Pitt State a three- Tackles For Loss G Total Avg. Cody Lindsay, MWSU (1) 8 14.5 1.81 possession lead over ESU on the fourth play after the game was resumed Sunday following an Austen Eskew, NWMSU (T10) 8 8.0 1.00 Simanu’a Thomas, PSU (T10) 8 8.0 1.00 overnight weather delay. For the season, he has made 12 of 14 field goals (.857) and 23 of 26 Passes Defended G Tot. Avg. PAT tries (.870), scoring a team-leading 59 points (7.4 ppg). Vincent leads the MIAA in field goal Marcus Jones, NWMSU (1) 8 13 1.63 Carnell Lewis, PSU (2) 7 10 1.43 percentage and ranks second in the MIAA in field goals (1.5 pg). Interceptions G No. Avg. D.J. Olmstead, WU (1) 8 6 0.75 Anthony Lane, NWMSU (5) 7 3 0.43 ( ) = MIAA Rank 2017 Pitt State Players of the Week (as selected by PSU Coaches) GAME OFFENSIVE DEFENSIVE OFFENSIVE DEFENSIVE WORK TEAM WORK TEAM SPECIAL BIG BACK BACK LINE LINE OFFENSE DEFENSE TEAMS HIT @CENT. MO. Tucker Horak Juanté Baldwin Codey Funk Simanu’a Thoms Anders Vance Elijah Jeffcoat Austin Panko Darian Taylor CENT. OKLA. Thomas LePage Carnell Lewis Bo Farrow Ned Bingaman Bryce Murphy Anthony Wilkerson Josh Hornback Darian Taylor / Lorenzo West @NORTHEASTERN Jovon Wilson Josh Hornback Zach Thomas Simanu’a Thomas Luke Hardman Cristian Wills Juanté Baldwin Demetrius Bernard LINDENWOOD Michael Rose Josh Hornback Kelly Wortham Bradley Payne Elijah Harris Jon Meyer Austin Panko Creighton Sanders WASHBURN Michael Rose Marcus Brantley Codey Funk Simanu’a Thomas Alex Fink Nathan Woods Jared Vincent — @FORT HAYS John Roderique Keeyon Incle Ryan Dodd Simanu’a Thomas Elijah Harris Jared Paulakovich Tucker Horak — WESTERN Lorenzo West Morgan Selemaea Bo Farrow Ethan Fugitt Justin Knighton-Smith Garrett Normand Austin Panko Marcus Brantley @EMPORIA Michael Rose Morgan Selemaea Codey Funk Willie Cooper Antoine Robison Dylan Smith Jared Vincent Marcus Brantley NORTHWEST @KEARNEY SOUTHERN

4 Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg Scouting the Bearcats Senior quarterback Zach Martin directs the NWMSU offense. Martin THE LAST TIME… PSU shut out an opponent: 9/20/14, at Washburn (42-0) (6-3, 205) has completed 178 of 280 passes (.636) for 2,035 yards (254.4 PSU was shut out: 11/24/01, at North Dakota (38-0) ypg) and 14 touchdowns with just one interception. PSU rallied from a 4th quarter deficit: 10/3/15, vs. Missouri Western (trailed 27-21; won 31-27) Freshman running back Jordan Thompson (5-10, 190) has rushed the PSU lost 4th quarter lead, game: 10/7/17, vs. Fort Hays State (led 17-14; lost 21-17) ball 75 times for 395 yards (5.3 ypc) and sixt touchdowns, while sophomore PSU committed 2 or fewer penalties: 9/30/17, vs. Washburn (2 penalties - 10 yards) PSU eclipsed 400 yards rushing: 10/24/09, vs. Fort Hays State (406 yards) running back Brody McMahon (5-10, 203) has carried the ball 81 times for PSU eclipsed 500 yards rushing: 10/2/04, at Washburn (538 yards) 347 yards (4.3 ypc) and four scores. A Gorilla eclipsed 100 yards rushing: 10/21/17, Michael Rose vs. Emporia State (202) A Gorilla eclipsed 200 yards rushing: 10/21/17, Michael Rose vs. Emporia State (202) Senior running back Jordan Grove (6-0, 219) has caught 35 passes A Gorilla eclipsed 300 yards rushing: 11/11/05, Germaine Race vs. Central Missouri (309) for 373 yards (10.7 ypc) and three touchdowns, while junior wide receiver A Gorilla rushed for 4 TDs: 11/22/08, Brandon Clark vs. Northwest Missouri (4 TDs) Shawn Bane (5-11, 170) has 34 grabs for 481 yards (14.1 ypc) and five PSU eclipsed 300 yards passing: 10/22/16, vs. Emporia State (492 yards) PSU eclipsed 400 yards passing: 10/22/16, vs. Emporia State (492 yards) scores. Grove also has rushed for 188 yards and a score. A Gorilla eclipsed 300 yards passing: 10/22/16, John Roderique, vs. Emporia State (473 yards) The NWMSU offense is averaging 29.0 points and 426.9 total yards A Gorilla eclipsed 350 yards passing: 10/22/16, John Roderique, vs. Emporia State (473 yards) A Gorilla passed for 4 TDs: 10/22/16, John Roderique, vs. Emporia State (4 TDs) (265.2 passing). PSU eclipsed 600 yards of total offense: 10/15/16, vs Missouri Western (659 yards) Junior linebacker Ben Althoff (6-1, 220) has made a team-leading 55 PSU eclipsed 700 yards of total offense: 9/28/13, at Lincoln (787 yards) tackles (23 solo) with 5.0 tackles-for-loss and 2.0 quarterback sacks, while A Gorilla eclipsed 350 yards of total offense: 10/22/16, John Roderique, vs. Emporia State (488 yards) A Gorilla eclipsed 400 yards of total offense: 10/22/16, John Roderique, vs. Emporia State (488 yards) junior defensive end Austin Eskew (6-4, 248) has posted 30 tackles (14 solo) A Gorilla eclipsed 100 yards receiving: 11/5/16, Levi Copelin (106 yds) vs. Nebraska-Kearney with 8.0 TFLs and 5.0 quarterback sacks. A Gorilla eclipsed 200 yards receiving: 11/8/14, Marquise Cushon (221 yards) vs. Central Missouri As a unit, the NWMSU defense is allowing just 7.2 points, 201.4 total A Gorilla caught 2 TDs: 10/22/16, Levi Copelin, vs. Emporia State (3 TDs) A Gorilla caught 3 TDs: 10/22/16, Levi Copelin, vs. Emporia State (3 TDs) yards and 39.2 rushing yards per game – leading NCAA Division II in all PSU returned a punt for a TD: 9/16/17, Austin Panko, 73 yards vs. Northeastern State * three statistical categories. PSU returned a kickoff for a TD: 10/1/16, Lorenzo West, 93 yards vs. Washburn Junior Brett Garner has converted eight of 17 field goals on the season PSU returned an interception for a TD: 10/7/17, Simanu’a Thomas, 22 yards vs. Fort Hays State PSU returned a fumble for a TD: 9/16/17, Marcus Brantley, 29 yards vs. Northeastern State and all 27 of his 28 PAT tries. Junior Matt Thorman has punted 31 times for PSU had a punt returned for a TD: 9/1/16, Jaylen Zachery, Central Missouri (73 yards) * a 37.9-yard average. PSU had a kickoff returned for a TD: 10/30/10, Camren Torneden, Nebraska-Omaha (94 yards) PSU had an interception returned for a TD: 10/29/16, Jack Richards, Northwest Missouri (59 yards) PSU had a fumble returned for a TD: 11/7/15, Josh Powell, Central Missouri (33 yards) * excluding blocks

2017 NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll [Rel. Oct. 23, 2017]

School (1st votes) W-L Pts. Prev. Last Week’s Action Next Game 1. Northwest Missouri (34) 8-0 850 1 d. Lindenwood, 19-0 Oct. 28, at Pittsburg State 2. Shepherd (W. Va.) 7-0 794 2 d. Urbana, 48-14 Oct. 28, at West Virginia Wesleyan 3. Minnesota State 8-0 753 4 d. Southwest Minnesota State, 54-7 Oct. 28, vs. No. 10 Winona State 4. Indiana (Pa.) 8-0 749 3 d. Clarion, 23-17 Oct. 28, vs. Gannon 5. Midwestern State 6-0 697 5 d. West Texas A&M, 45-3 Oct. 28, at Texas-Permian Basin 6. Indianapolis 8-0 687 6 d. Lincoln (Mo.), 45-0 Oct. 28, at William Jewell 7. Fort Hays State 8-0 646 8 d. Missouri Western, 38-10 Oct. 28, vs. Emporia State 8. Central Washington 8-0 571 9 d. North Alabama, 17-10 Oct. 28, vs. Azusa Pacific 9. Texas A&M-Commerce 6-1 539 10 d. Angelo State, 34-20 Oct. 28, at West Texas A&M 10. Winona State 8-0 537 11 d. Wayne State (Neb.), 42-19 Oct. 28, at No. 3 Minnesota State 11. Ferris State 6-1 503 12 d. No. 7 Grand Valley State, 28-27 Oct. 28, vs. Northwood 12t. Ashland 7-1 475 13 d. Tiffin, 38-24 Oct. 28, at Wayne State (Mich.) 12t. Assumption 7-0 475 14 d. New Haven, 41-6 Oct. 28, vs. Stonehill 14. Sioux Falls (S.D.) 7-1 397 15 d. Concordia-St. Paul, 27-9 Oct. 28, vs. Augustana (S.D.) 15. Colorado Mesa 7-1 382 16 d. Adams State, 70-21 Oct. 28, vs. New Mexico Highlands 16. Wingate 7-0 303 21 d. Mars Hill, 42-21 Oct. 28, vs. Newberry 17. Virginia State 7-0 303 21 d. Lincoln (Pa.), 73-21 Oct. 28, at Chowan 18. Humboldt State 6-1 168 24 d. Western Oregon, 42-32 Oct. 28, at Simon Fraser 19. Grand Valley State 6-2 216 7 lost to No. 12 Ferris State, 28-27 Oct. 28, vs. Northern Michigan 20. Bowie State 7-1 206 23 d. Virginia Union, 40-22 Oct. 28, vs. Lincoln (Pa.) 21. Eastern New Mexico 6-1 168 24 Idle Oct. 28, at Texas A&M-Kingsville 22. Findlay 7-1 115 NR d. Kentucky Wesleyan, 68-14 Oct. 28, at Malone (Ohio) 23. Central Missouri 6-2 83 NR d. Washburn, 62-42 Oct. 28, at Central Oklahoma 24. Colorado State-Pueblo 6-2 82 NR d. Black Hills State, 49-0 Oct. 28, vs. Western State (Colo.) 25. West Alabama 6-2 70 18 lost to Florida Tech, 41-39 Oct. 28, vs. West Florida Others Receiving Votes: West Georgia, 33; Slippery Rock, 26; Delta State, 20; California (Pa.), 19; Washburn, 18; Shippensburg, 17; Arkansas Tech, 7; Ouachita Baptist, 5; Azusa Pacific, 3; Catawba, 1; Minnesota Duluth, 1; Notre Dame (Ohio), 1; Southern Arkansas, 1; West Florida, 1.

Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 5 PITT STATE “Gorillas” 2-Deep PITTSBURG STATE OFFENSE PITTSBURG STATE DEFENSE WR 9 Brendon Franklin (6-2, 178, Fr.-RS) DE 91 Ned Bingaman (6-4, 231, So.) 1 Slade Nordic (6-1, 179, Jr.) 90 José Speer (6-3, 246, Jr.) TE 6 Jovon Wilson (6-5, 249, Sr.) NG 94 Bradley Payne (6-1, 262, Jr.) 89 Andy Otting (6-4, 238, So.-RS) 99 Norris Floyd, Jr. (6-0, 331, Fr.-RS) LT 79 Codey Funk (6-6, 303, Sr.) DT 92 Simanu’a Thomas (6-1, 288, So.) 70 Tyler Stiff (6-5, 311, Jr.) 63 Gage Kaiser (6-2, 254, Fr.-RS) LG 74 Zach Thomas (6-3, 300, Fr.-RS) DE 48 Levi Wyrick (6-4, 232, Fr.-RS) 64 Alex Jones (6-5, 313, Jr.) 96 Willie Cooper (6-0, 250, Sr.) C 66 Bo Farrow (6-3, 261, Sr.) LB 15 Ethan Fugitt (6-2, 236, Sr.) 68 Benton Sinclair (6-1, 280, So.) 5 Carter Anchors (6-1, 202, Jr.) RG 77 Kelly Wortham (6-3, 279, Sr.) LB 11 Darian Taylor (6-3, 206, Jr.) 60 Tanner Gulick (6-3, 282, Fr.-RS) 47 Demetrius Bernard (6-0, 233, Jr.) RT 73 Ryan Dodd (6-5, 306, So.) CB 4 Juanté Baldwin (5-11, 188, Jr.) 72 Ryan Cipriani (6-5, 281, Sr.) 16 Paul Davis (5-10, 175, Jr.) WR 17 Austin Panko (6-0, 184, Sr.) SS 25 Ciyre Simmons (6-0, 181, Sr.) 7 Ramsey Hamilton (6-2, 202, Jr.) 11 Darian Taylor (6-3, 206, Jr.) WR 8 Lorenzo West (5-11, 167, So.) FS 20 Creighton Sanders (6-1, 186, So.) 88 Kedrick Greene (5-6, 143, Fr.-RS) 34 Marcus Brantley (5-10, 182, Jr.) QB 19 John Roderique (6-5, 225, Jr.) WS 38 Josh Hornback (6-2, 177, So.) 10 Thomas LePage (6-3, 204, Sr.) 43 Morgan Selemaea (5-11, 190, Fr.) RB 30 Michael Rose (5-11, 185, Sr.) CB 33 Carnell Lewis (6-0, 187, Jr.) 22 Tucker Horak (5-10, 187, Fr.-RS) 21 Keeyon Incle (5-11, 176, So.)

PK 27 Jared Vincent (5-10, 183, So.) P 22 Tucker Horak (5-10, 187, Fr.-RS) - left LS 49 Conner Kaifes (6-0, 195, So.) 5 Carter Anchors (6-1, 202, Jr.) - right H 17 Austin Panko (6-0, 184, Sr.) PR 17 Austin Panko (6-0, 184, Sr.) KR 8 Lorenzo West (5-11, 167, So.) 88 Kedrick Greene (5-6, 143, Fr.-RS)

NORTHWEST MISSOURI OFFENSE NORTHWEST MISSOURI DEFENSE WR 13 Shawn Bane Jr. (5-11, 170, Jr.) DE 92 Bobby Gruenloh (6-4, 261, Sr.) 25 Quincy Woods (5-10, 168, So.) 98 Samuel Roberts (6-5, 265, Fr.) TE 48 Clayton Wilson (6-4, 240, Sr.) DT 68 Caleb Mather (6-1, 278, Sr.) 82 Marqus Andrews (6-3, 245, So.) 40 Spencer Phillips (6-3, 265, So.) LT 75 Tanner Owen (6-5, 278, Fr.) DT 99 Ben Spaeth (6-2, 275, Sr.) 78 Landon Kubicek (6-4, 290, Sr.) 91 Zach Pierce (6-4, 262, So.) LG 74 Zach Flott (6-5, 298, Jr.) DE 8 Austen Eskew (6-4, 248, Jr.) 67 Gabriel Bautz (6-3, 208, Fr.) 63 Mike Ehlke (6-5, 248, So.) C 58 Chase Thomas (6-3, 289, Jr.) LB 46 Jake Brinkman (6-0, 225, So.) 65 Tim Otting (6-4, 272, So.) 51 Andy Hessler (6-0, 225, So.) RG 78 Landon Kubicek (6-4, 290, Sr.) LB 56 Ben Althoff (6-1, 220, Jr.) 70 Trey Kothe (6-7, 288, Jr.) 44 Matt Connelly (5-11, 230, Jr.) RT 79 Ryan Huff (6-4, 278, Sr.) LB 5 Nick Hess (6-1, 215, Jr.) 77 Jonathan Ortiz (6-6, 280, So.) 36 Cole Bixler (6-1, 217, Jr.) WR 2 Jordan Bishop (5-11, 175, Sr.) CB 9 Marcus Jones (6-0, 178, Sr.) 11 Kennedy Sykes (6-5, 192, Jr.) 23 Najeem Hosein (6-1, 186, So.) WR 80 Shane Williams (6-0, 198, Sr.) S 3 Edward Richey (5-11, 202, Sr.) 85 Alec Tatum (5-9, 167, Fr.) 21 Wes Smith (5-11, 176, Sr.) QB 17 Zach Martin (6-3, 205, Sr.) S 1 Jack Richards (5-9, 175, Jr.) 15 Jonathan Baker (6-0, 201, Sr.) 23 Najeem Hosein (6-1, 186, So.) RB 32 Jordan Grove (6-0, 219, Sr.) CB 20 Anthony Lane (5-9, 196, Jr.) 34 Brody McMahon (5-10, 203, So.) 21 Wes Smith (5-11, 176, Sr.)

PK 33 Brett Garner (5-10, 180, Jr.) P 30 Matt Thorman (6-0, 210, Jr.) LS 51 Andy Hessler (6-0, 225, So.) KR 13 Shawn Bane Jr. (5-11, 170, Jr.) H 15 Jonathan Baker (6-0, 201, Sr.) 32 Jordan Grove (6-0, 219, Sr.) PR 13 Shawn Bane Jr. (5-11, 170, Jr.)

6 Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg Pitt State Numerical Roster NO NAME POS HT WT CL EXP HOMETOWN NO NAME POS HT WT CL EXP HOMETOWN 1 Slade Nordic WR 6-1 179 JR 2L Bartlesville, Okla. 80 Bryce Barto TE 6-3 225 FR RS Frontenac, Kan. 2 Matt Magee S 6-0 192 JR 2L Carl Junction, Mo. 81 Jackson Krull TE 6-7 241 SO 1L Smithville, Mo. 3 Kiah Kintchen RB 5-8 164 SO 1L Kansas City, Mo. 82 Dash Cameron WR 5-10 181 SO RS Herman, Neb. 4 Juante Baldwin CB 5-11 188 JR TR Kansas City, Mo. 83 Sam Randall WR 6-1 194 SO RS Stilwell, Kan. 5 Carter Anchors LB/P 6-1 202 JR 2L Kansas City, Mo. 84 Colter Hullings WR 5-11 178 FR RS Wichita, Kan. 6 Jovon Wilson TE 6-5 249 SR 1L Detroit, Mich. 85 Terrence Hoskin WR 6-2 220 JR RS St. Louis, Mo. 7 Ramsey Hamilton WR 6-2 202 SR 3L Beggs, Okla. 86 Grayson Handel WR 6-1 172 JR SQ Lee Summit, Mo. 8 Lorenzo West WR 5-11 167 SO 1L Lawton, Okla. 87 Sam Gibson TE 6-5 238 FR RS Woodstock, Ill. 9 Brendon Franklin WR 6-2 178 FR RS Broken Arrow, Okla. 88 Kedrick Greene WR 5-6 143 FR RS Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 89 Andy Otting TE 6-4 238 SO 1L Topeka, Kan. 10 Thomas LePage QB 6-3 204 SR 3L Jefferson City, Mo. 11 Darian Taylor S 6-3 206 JR 2L Manhattan, Kan. 90 José Speer DE 6-3 246 JR 2L Webb City, Mo. 12 Tyshawn Johnson CB 5-11 175 FR TR Pinewood, S.C. 91 Ned Bingaman DE 6-4 231 SO 1L Overland Park, Kan. 13 Cole Schaller QB 6-0 210 FR RS Tampa, Fla. 92 Simanu’a Thomas DL 6-1 288 SO 1L Independence, Mo. 14 Quez Allen QB 6-3 223 FR RS Paris, Texas 94 Bradley Payne DL 6-1 262 JR 1L Cheney, Kan. 15 Ethan Fugitt LB 6-2 236 SR 3L Oak Grove, Mo. 95 Joe Riggins DE 6-1 210 FR TR Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 16 Paul Davis CB 5-10 175 JR TR Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 96 Willie Cooper DL 6-0 250 SR 1L Savannah, Ga. 17 Austin Panko WR 6-0 184 SR 3L Lee’s Summit, Mo. 97 Danny Williams DL 6-4 296 SO RS Wentzville, Mo. 18 Brenner Clemons WR 6-3 202 SO 1L Lee’s Summit, Mo. 98 Braxton Early DE 6-2 258 JR 2L Grove Hill, Ala. 19 John Roderique QB 6-5 225 JR 2L Webb City, Mo. 99 Norris Floyd, Jr. DL 6-0 331 FR RS Forney, Texas 20 Creighton Sanders S 6-1 186 SO 1L Wichita, Kan. 21 Keeyon Incle CB 5-11 176 SO 1L Blue Springs, Mo. ADDITIONAL SQUAD MEMBERS 22 Tucker Horak RB 5-10 187 FR RS Rossville, Kan. Cole Baughman TE 6-6 225 SO TR Cedar Park, Texas 23 DeMarcus Edwards RB 5-11 208 JR SQ Lee Summit, Mo. William Bazzle IV CB 6-2 182 SO 1L Kansas City, Mo. 24 Keynan Scheurich RB 5-10 198 SO 1L Carl Junction, Mo. B.J. Bradbury QB 6-0 190 FR HS Adair, Okla. 25 Ciyre Simmons S 6-0 181 SR 1L Phoenix, Ariz. Zay’shawn Carter-Weston CB 5-11 170 FR HS Carl Junction, Mo. 26 Jonathan Gilkey CB 5-9 179 SO 1L Lee’s Summit, Mo. Britton Caudill LB 6-2 220 FR HS Pea Ridge, Ark. 27 Jared Vincent PK/P 5-10 183 SO SQ Claremore, Okla. Nick Cook S 6-0 175 FR HS Raymore, Mo. 28 Tyler Adkins RB 5-10 194 FR RS Broken Arrow, Okla. Cristian Cox WR 6-3 175 FR HS Kansas City, Mo. 29 Brett McDonald LB 6-3 200 SO 1L Lamar, Mo. Lawrence Dixon WR 5-10 175 FR HS Grand Prairie, Texas Tanner Eikenbary LB 6-1 212 JR 2L Kansas City, Mo. 30 Michael Rose RB 5-11 185 SR 3L Albuquerque, N.M. Alex Fink WR 6-0 180 SO TR Fort Scott, Kan. 31 Jaxon Wright S 5-11 167 SR 2L Holton, Kan. Keiondre Hall DE 6-4 220 FR HS Columbia, Mo. 32 D’Vontae Brown RB 5-11 234 FR RS Independence, Mo. Luke Hardman WR 6-0 185 FR HS Lamar, Mo. 33 Carnell Lewis CB 6-0 187 JR TR Raleigh, N.C. Matt Harman QB 6-2 202 FR HS Cashion, Okla. 34 Marcus Brantley S 5-10 182 JR TR Tempe, Ariz. Elijah Harris WR 5-9 160 FR HS Pittsburg, Kan. 35 Alex Derryberry S 6-0 189 FR RS Carthage, Mo. Garrett Haskins WR 5-9 175 SO TR Wichita, Kan. 36 Zack Roark S 6-1 189 FR RS Pittsburg, Kan. Jai’len Jones S 6-2 205 FR HS Kansas City, Mo 37 Derrick Banks S 5-11 182 SR TR Arkansas City, Kan. Delvin Jordan DE 6-0 230 FR HS Sand Springs, Okla. 38 Josh Hornback S 6-2 177 SO 1L Wichita, Kan. Justin Knighton-Smith OL 6-3 285 FR HS Duncanville, Texas Jordin Linn DL 6-2 290 FR HS Neodesha, Kan. 40 Nick Wuthnow S 5-11 197 JR SQ New Cambria, Kan. Brendon Luper S 6-1 178 FR RS Denison, Texas 41 Elijah Jeffcoat DE 6-3 210 JR TR Gilbert, Ariz. Malcolm Mayes S 5-11 207 FR HS Royal Oak Township, Mich. 42 Kohl Slaughter TE 6-2 220 JR 1L Webb City, Mo. Biyron McGrew CB 6-1 170 FR HS Fort Smith, Ark. 43 Morgan Selemaea S 5-11 190 FR HS Harrisonville, Mo. Brandon Mlekus S 5-11 175 FR HS Frontenac, Kan. 44 Kaden Roy LB 6-5 225 FR TR Webb City, Mo. Bryce Murphy WR 6-1 185 FR HS Neosho, Mo. 45 Todd Morrow PK/P 5-10 184 FR RS Lamar, Mo. C.J. Myers CB 5-11 159 FR HS Broken Arrow, Okla. 46 Kassidy Lemons K 6-0 213 JR TR Hutchinson, Kan. Jared Paulakovich S 5-10 180 SO TR Kansas City, Kan. 47 Demetrius Bernard LB 6-0 233 JR 2L O’Fallon, Mo. Antoine Robison OL 6-4 260 FR HS Denison, Texas 48 Levi Wyrick DE 6-4 232 FR RS Elk City, Kan. P.J. Sarwinski LB 6-1 200 FR HS Galena, Kan. 49 Connor Kaifes LS 6-0 195 SO TR Shawnee, Kan. Zach Shanholtzer WR 5-9 170 FR HS Lee’s Summit, Mo. Adam Smith S 5-10 175 FR HS Atchison, Kan. 50 Nate Brown LB 5-10 210 FR RS Pittsburg, Kan. Tomas Stringer LB 5-11 200 FR HS Topeka, Kan. 52 Garrett Normand LB 6-1 215 FR RS Pittsburg, Kan. Spencer Turnbull QB 6-0 193 FR RS Pittsburg, Kan. 53 Jon Meyer DE 6-5 256 FR RS Overland Park, Kan. Alex Turner TE 6-4 235 FR HS Monett, Mo. 54 Dylan Scheer LB 6-1 221 SO RS Valley Center, Kan. Anthony Wilkerson CB 5-10 175 FR HS Lamar, Mo. 55 Jarod Toogood DE 6-5 247 FR RS Salina, Kan. Christian Wills DL 6-1 265 FR HS Belleville, Ill. 56 Anders Vance OL 6-1 262 FR RS Louisburg, Kan. Alex Wilson TE 6-6 240 FR RS Paola, Kan. 57 Jacob Carpenter LB 6-2 222 SO 1L Savonburg, Kan. Nathan Woods DL 6-4 230 FR HS Pittsburg, Kan. 58 Dylan Smith LB 6-0 222 FR RS Stilwell, Kan. Ethan Wright DE 6-0 240 FR HS Goddard, Kan. 59 Kaden Brannin LB 6-2 221 SO RS Carl Junction, Mo. 60 Tanner Gulick OL 6-3 282 FR RS Harrisonville, Mo. PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 61 Keegan Duncan LS 6-0 201 FR RS Lamar, Mo. 3 Kiah Kintchen… KY kint-CHEN 62 Dexton Robertson OL 6-4 321 SR 1L Cashion, Okla. 4 Juanté Baldwin… jun-TAY 63 Gage Kaiser DL 6-2 254 FR RS Broken Arrow, Okla. 13 Cole Schaller… SHALL-uhr 64 Alex Jones OL 6-5 313 JR 2L Lawrence, Kan. 15 Ethan Fugitt… FEW-git 65 Will Stringer OL 6-2 276 FR RS Topeka, Kan. 17 Austin Panko… PAIN-ko 66 Bo Farrow OL 6-3 261 SR 3L Broken Arrow, Okla. 19 John Roderique… ROD-er-rick 67 Kyler Ray DE 6-3 221 FR RS Kuna, Idaho 21 Keeyon Incle… KEE-on INK-uhl 68 Benton Sinclair OL 6-1 280 SO 1L Lee’s Summit, Mo. 22 Tucker Horak… HOR-ock 69 Trenton Mooney DL 6-6 269 SO SQ Lamar, Mo. 24 Keynan Scheurich… SURE-ick 25 Ciyre Simmons… KY-ree 70 Tyler Stiff OL 6-5 311 JR 2L Liberty, Mo. 43 Morgan Selemaea… sell-uh-MAY-uh 71 Cody Hastings OL 6-5 291 FR RS Carbondale, Kan. 49 Conner Kaifes… KAY-fuss 72 Ryan Cipriani OL 6-5 281 SR 2L Overland Park, Kan. 63 Gage Kaiser… KY-ser 73 Ryan Dodd OL 6-5 306 SO 1L Lee’s Summit, Mo. 66 Bo Farrow… FAR-row 74 Zach Thomas OL 6-3 300 FR RS McKinney, Texas 92 Simanu’a (Sima) Thomas… SEE-muh 75 Jaden Helms OL 6-3 279 SO SQ Anthony, Kan. 76 Jared Green OL 6-4 335 FR RS Overland Park, Kan. 77 Kelley Wortham OL 6-3 279 SR 2L Yukon, Okla. 79 Codey Funk OL 6-6 303 SR 1L Gridley, Ill.

COACHING STAFF: Tim Beck, Head Coach; Dave Wiemers, Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator; Steve Rampy, Offensive Coordinator;N ate Dreiling, Safeties; Ryan Hellwig, Defensive Line; Matt Karleskint, Wide Receivers; Luke Miller, Tight Ends; John Pierce, Running Backs; Carl Roth, Linebackers; Steve Wells, Offensive Line; Larry Garman, In-Season Recruiting; Matt Nelson, Strength Training/Nutrition; Damani Mosby, Graduate Assistant; Andrews Nichols, Graduate Assistant; Keeston Terry, Graduate Assistant; Matt Clements, Student Assistant; Travis Young, Student Assistant.

Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 7 2017 Game-by-Game recaps Central Missouri 28, Pittsburg State 23 Pittsburg State 31, Central Oklahoma, 28

WARRENSBURG, Mo. — The University of Central Missouri football team scored 19 unanswered points in the second PITTSBURG — Kaden Roy picked up a blocked punt and returned it 25 yards for a fourth quarter touchdown that half to rally from a 16-9 deficit en route to a 28-23 season opening victory over Pittsburg State University Thursday helped propel Pittsburg State University to a 31-28 victory over the University of Central Oklahoma Saturday (Sept. 9) (Aug. 31) at Audrey J. Walton Stadium. at Brandenburg Field/Carnie Smith Stadium. The Gorillas (0-1) scored a pair of touchdowns – on a 2-yard run by Kiah Kintchen and a 5-yard run by D’Vontae Brown – The Gorillas (1-1) led 24-21 when Josh Hornback blocked Jay Tedesco’s punt attempt at the UCO 36 yard line. Roy’s and added a 36-yard Jared Vincent for their first-half scoring. ensuing touchdown scamped put the Gorillas up 31-21 with 9:35 to play in the game. The Pitt State defense forced a pair of turnovers in the opening half on interceptions by Juante Baldwin and Demetrius UCO (1-1) hit a desperation 86-yard touchdown pass from Chas Stallard to J.T. Luper with 2:39 remaining to give the Bernard. Pitt State starting quarterback John Roderique left the game late in the second quarter and did not return. Bronchos a final chance, but Pitt State picked up a critical first down on a Thomas LePage 17-yard keeper and the Gorillas ran out the remainder of the clock to preserve the win. The Mules (1-0) tied the score at 16-16 on Brook Bolles 33-yard touchdown pass to Seth Hebert, and Alex Langer added field goals of 20 and 28 yards to take a 22-16 lead. LePage, starting in place of injured quarterback John Roderique, completed 12 of 21 passes for 174 yards, including a 60-yard touchdown pass to Brenner Clemons. He also rushed the ball seven times for a career-high 97 yards as the After UCM held Pitt State on downs at midfield with 3:54 to play in the game, Devante Turner broke loose for a 50-yard Gorillas piled up 229 yards on the ground in the contest. touchdown scamper and a 28-16 Mules lead 10 seconds later. Michael Rose, who missed game one with a foot injury, carried the ball 21 times for a game-high 102 yards. Tucker The Gorillas tried to rally in the game’s final minutes as back-up quarterback Thomas LePage converted a 29-yard Horak and D’Vontae Brown each scored short rushing touchdowns for the Gorillas. touchdown pass to Brenner Clemons on a 4th and 13 play with 1:23 to play. The Mules recovered the ensuing onside kick attempt to seal the victory. The Pitt State defense limited UCO to 87 net rushing yards on 31 carries. The Gorillas sacked Stallard four times. LePage completed 12 of 26 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown for the Gorillas, while Roderique was seven for 12 Carnell Lewis, making his Pitt State debut at cornerback, intercepted Stallard on the second play of the game, and the passing for 102 yards to start the game. Gorillas converted the turnover into seven points. Pitt State forced a pair of UCO turnovers in the contest. Tucker Horak carried the ball 13 times for a team-leading 66 yards. Hornback and Ned Bingaman paced the Gorillas with eight tackles apiece. Bolles finished the game 15 of 37 passing for 226 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions in the game. Koby Wilkerson rushed the ball 13 times for a game-high 122 yards.. Central Oklaoma 7 7 7 7 — 28 Pittsburg State 7 10 7 7 — 31

Pittsburg State 10 6 0 7 — 23 Team Statistics UCO PSU Central Missouri 6 3 10 9 — 28 First Downs 16 15 Rushing 31-87 46-229 Team Statistics PSU UCM Passing 19-28-1 12-22-0 First Downs 22 23 Passing Yards 267 174 Rushing 41-139 36-244 Total Offense 354 403 Passing 19-38-0 15-38-2 Avg./Play 6.0 5.9 Passing Yards 242 226 Fumbles/Lost 1-1 1-0 Total Offense 381 470 Punting 8-281 7-263 Avg./Play 4.8 6.4 Penalties/Yards 2/18 7/65 Fumbles/Lost 1-1 1-0 Time of Possession 28:55 31:05 Punting 6-208 5-218 Third Downs Conv. 5/13 7/17 Penalties/Yards 7/34 11/92 Time of Possession 31:09 28:51 Sacks By/Yards 0/0 4/30 Third Downs Conv. 5/17 6/16 SCORING SUMMARY Sacks By/Yards 0/0 5/36 First Quarter 11:28 PSU – Tucker Horak 2 run (Jared Vincent kick) PSU: 7-0 SCORING SUMMARY [7 plays, 46 yards, 2:45 elapsed time] First Quarter 6:29 UCO – Clay McKenzie 1 run (Alex Quevedo kick) [8-65, 4:52] TIED: 7-7 10:22 UCM – Brook Bolles 13 run (kick failed) UCM: 6-0 Second Quarter [11 plays, 83 yards, 4:38 elapsed time] 11:37 UCO – Chas Stallard 1 run (Quevedo kick) [11-95, 4:57] UCO: 14-7 6:33 PSU – Kiah Kintchen 3 run (Jared Vincent kick) [8-80, 3:43] PSU: 7-6 5:09 PSU – D’Vontae Brown 1 run (Vincent kick) [11-88, 4:42] TIED: 14-14 3:22 PSU--- Jared Vincent 36 field goal [4-4, 1:32] PSU: 10-6 1:56 PSU -- Vincent 36 field goal [7-18, 2:03] PSU: 17-14 Second Quarter Third Quarter 3:54 UCM – Alex Langer 39 field goal [8-50, 2:31] PSU: 10-9 11:15 UCO – Josh Crokett 12 pass from Stallard (Quevedo kick) [4-61, 1:44] UCO: 17-21 1:01 PSU – D’Vontae Brown 5 run (kick failed) [8-80, 2:53] PSU: 16-9 4:49 PSU – Brenner Clemons 60 pass from Thomas LePage [3-67, 1:20] PSU: 24-21 Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 10:36 UCM – Seth Hebert 33 pass from Brook Bolles (Langer kick) [8-72, 2:03] TIED: 16-16 9:35 PSU – Kaden Roy 25 blocked punt return (Vincent kick) PSU: 31-21 5:03 UCM – Langer 20 field goal [9-28, 2:55] UCM: 19-16 2:39 UCO – J.T. Luper 86 pass from Stallard (Quevedo kick) [3-86, 1:25] PSU: 31-28 Fourth Quarter 12:42 UCM – Langer 28 field goal [6-34, 2:00] UCM: 22-16 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 3:44 UCM – Devante Turner 50 run (kick failed) [1-50, 0:10] UCM: 28-16 Rushing (Att.-Yds.-TDs): UCO - Gandara 5-45-0, McKenzie 8-21-1, Stallard 15-49-1; PSU - Rose 21-102-0, LePage 1:23 PSU – Brenner Clemons 29 pass from Thomas LePage (Greco kick) [12-61, 2:17] UCM: 28-23 7-102-0, Scheurich 4-10-0. Passing (Comp.-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs): UCO - Stallard 19-28-1, 267, 2; PSU - LePage 12-21-0, 174, 1. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing (Att.-Yds.-TDs): PSU - Horak 13-66-0, Scheurich 6-26-0, West 2-20-0; UCM - Wilkerson 13-122-0, Turner Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs): UCO - Luper 7-170-1, Crockett 4-45-1; PSU - Clemons 4-89-1, Panko 3-18-0, Wilson 2-10-0. 9-64-1, Bolles 11-61-1. Passing (Comp.-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs): UCM - Bolles 15-37-2, 226, 1; PSU - LePage 12-26-0, 140, 1, Roderique 7-12-0, 102, 0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs): UCM - Parker 4-88-0, Hebert 4-49-1, Zachery 3-42-0; PSU - Clemons 6-76-1, Wilson 5-61-0, Panko 2-53-0, West 2-27-0.

8 Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 2017 Game-by-Game recaps Pittsburg State 68, Northeastern State 21 Lindenwood 45, Pittsburg State 11

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The Pittsburg State University football team blocked two punts, scored on a long punt return and PITTSBURG — Najee Jackson passed for 231 yards and two touchdowns and Shakeem Wharton rushed for 105 yards added a defensive score as the Gorillas rolled to a 68-21 victory over Northeastern State University Saturday (Sept. 16) and two scores to lead Lindenwood University to a 45-11 road win over Pittsburg State University Saturday (Sept. 23). at . The Lions (2-2, 2-2 MIAA) jumped out to a 14-0 first quarter lead against the Gorillas (2-2, 2-2 MIAA) in front of 10,432 The Gorillas (2-1, 2-1 MIAA) scored the game’s first 31 points against the RiverHawks (0-3, 0-3 MIAA). partisan fans at Brandenburg Field/Carnie Smith Stadium. Marcus Brantley returned a fumble 29 yards for a touchdown and Paul Davis returned a blocked punt 17 yards for a Jared Vincent booted a 21-yard field goal for Pitt State with 6:19 to play in the second quarter, and the Lions took a score in the second quarter as Pitt State broke open a 10-0 game. Austin Panko also scampered 73 yards for a fourth 14-3 lead to the intermission. quarter punt return touchdown. LWU capitalized on a blocked punt to extend its lead with a 27-yard Travis Spraul field goal four minutes into the third Juanté Baldwin registered both blocked punts for the Gorillas, while Demetrius Bernard forced the fumble Brantley quarter, and the Lions added two third quarter touchdowns to push their margin to 31-3. returned for a score. Ryan Dodd scored on a one-yard run when he picked up a fumble by Quez Allen and advanced it into the end zone with Quarterback Thomas LePage passed for 174 yards and three touchdowns. He tossed a 10-yard strike to Sade Nordic for 9:52 to play in the game. Thomas LePage carried in the 2-point conversion run for the Gorillas. the game’s first points and added a 23-yard connection to Panko and a 37-yard score to Lorenzo West. LWU added a 21-yard touchdown scamper by Wharton with 5:46 to play and the Lions tacked on a one-yard TD run by Nordic also scored on a nine-yard run and running back D’Vontae Brown added a one-yard scoring plunge. Keynan Nash Sutherlin with seven seconds remaining in the contest. Scheurich capped the Gorillas’ scoring with a nine-yard run late in the fourth quarter, while Jared Vincent added field goals of 28 and 24 yards for the Gorillas. John Roderique completed 14 of 37 passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns in his return to the Pitt State lineup. Roderique missed the second half of the season opener vs Central Missouri and the last two games with a high ankle Pitt State compiled 419 yards of offense in the game, including 230 yards on the ground. Michael Rose rushed for a sprain. LePage was seven of 17 passing for 53 yards and an interception in relief of Roderique. game-high 88 yards, while Tucker Horak added 57 yards rushing. Michael Rose carried the ball 13 times for 80 yards as Pitt State racked up 213 rushing yards in the game. Tucker Horak NSU’s Dom McKinzey passed for 323 yards and three touchdowns, including seven passes to Gary McKnight, Jr. for 200 also gained 67 yards on 10 carries. Jovon Wilson caught six passes for a team-leading 68 yards. yards and a pair of scores. Marcus Brantley led the Pitt State defense with 15 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 TFLs, as well as a forced fumble. The Pitt State defense limited the RiverHawks to 60 net rushing yards, registering five quarterback sacks. Josh Hornback led the Gorillas with eight tackles. Simanu’a Thomas made a pair of quarterback sacks in the contest. Lindenwood 14 0 17 14 — 45 Pittsburg State 10 24 14 20 — 68 Pittsburg State 0 3 0 8 — 11 Northeastern State 0 7 14 0 — 21 Team Statistics LWU PSU Team Statistics PSU NSU First Downs 21 24 First Downs 22 15 Rushing 38-254 42-213 Rushing 50-230 32-60 Passing 18-29-0 21-54-3 Passing 12-18-2 17-36-0 Passing Yards 231 193 Passing Yards 189 330 Total Offense 485 406 Total Offense 419 390 Avg./Play 7.2 4.2 Avg./Play 6.2 5.7 Fumbles/Lost 2-2 1-0 Fumbles/Lost 1-0 3-2 Punting 4-149 5-171 Punting 4-166 11-371 Penalties/Yards 6/56 4/35 Penalties/Yards 5/60 11/96 Time of Possession 28:45 31:15 Time of Possession 31:09 28:54 Third Downs Conv. 4/15 4/11 Third Downs Conv. 4/11 4/15 Sacks By/Yards 7/13 6/19 Sacks By/Yards 5/32 2/6 SCORING SUMMARY SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter First Quarter 5:54 LWU – Shakeem Wharton 5 run (Travis Spraul kick) LWU: 7-0 8:12 PSU – Slade Nordic 10 pass from Thomas LePage (Jared Vincent kick) PSU: 7-0 [13 plays, 76 yards, 5:56 elapsed time] [5 plays, 22 yards, 1:49 elapsed time] 2:26 LWU – D. Prince 46 pass from Najee Jackson (Spraul kick) [4-80, 1:03] LWU: 14-0 5:17 PSU – Jared Vincent 28 field goal [4-1, 0:34] PSU: 10-0 Second Quarter Second Quarter 6:19 PSU – Jared Vincent 21 field goal [17-84, 6:31] LWU: 14-3 11:23 PSU – Marcus Brantley 29 fumble recovery (Vincent kick) PSU: 17-0 Third Quarter 7:36 PSU – D’Vontae Brown 1 run (Vincent kick) [8-59, 2:58] PSU: 24-0 11:29 LWU – Travis Spraul 27 field goal [4-4, 1:52] LWU: 17-3 6:36 PSU – Paul Davis 17 blocked punt return (Vincent kick) PSU: 31-0 6:16 LWU – Calen Campbell 10 run (Spraul kick) [4-75, 1:56] LWU: 24-3 5:26 NSU – Gary McKnight 75 pass from Dom McKinzy (Blake Pearce kick) [3-75, 0:19] PSU: 31-7 1:06 LWU – DeSean Warren 19 pass from Jackson (Spraul kick) [6-76, 3:16] LWU: 31-3 1:43 PSU – Jared Vincent 24 field goal [9-58, 3:43] PSU: 34-7 Fourth Quarter Third Quarter 9:52 PSU – Ryan Dodd 1 run (Thomas LePage rush) [13-81, 5:16] LWU: 31-11 9:08 NSU – Rashawn Eubanks 9 pass from Dom McKinzy (Pearce kick) [4-96, 1:53] PSU: 34-14 5:46 LWU – Wharton 21 run (Spraul kick) [8-46, 3:49] LWU: 38-11 4:19 PSU – Austin Panko 23 pass from Thomas LePage (Vincent kick) [9-80, 3:43] PSU: 41-14 0:07 LWU – Nash Sutherlin 1 run (Spraul kick) [5-44, 2:23] LWU: 45-11 2:44 NSU – Gary McKnight 57 pass from Dom McKinzy (Pearce kick) [6-83, 1:28] PSU: 41-21 1:15 PSU – Lorenzo West 37 pass from Thomas LePage (Vincent kick) [5-75, 1:21] PSU: 48-21 Fourth Quarter INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 11:21 PSU – Slade Nordic 8 run (Vincent kick) [7-57, 3:30] PSU: 55-21 Rushing (Att.-Yds.-TDs): LWU - Wharton 12-105-2, Campbell 8-52-1, Sutherlin 7-49-1; PSU - Rose 13-80-0, Horak 9:40 PSU – Austin Panko 73 punt return (Vincent kick) PSU: 62-21 10-67-0, Roderique 6-28-0. 4:38 PSU – Keynan Scheurich 9 run (Vincent kick) [5-46, 3:06] PSU: 68-21 Passing (Comp.-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs): LWU - Jackson 18-28-0, 231, 2; PSU - Roderique 14-37-2, 140, 0, LePage 7-17-1, INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 53, 0. Rushing (Att.-Yds.-TDs): PSU - Rose 18-88-0, Horak 6-57-0, Scheurich 4-41-1; NSU - Abdul 10-57-0, Bowlin 2-24-0, Shavers 7-16-0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs): LWU - Prince 7-113-1, Smith 4-51-0, Warren 3-42-1; PSU - Wilson 6-68-0, Nordic 3-38-0, West 3-29-0, Panko 2-14-0. Passing (Comp.-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs): NSU - McKinzy 16-33-0, 323, 3; PSU - LePage 10-16-2, 174, 3. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs): NSU - McKnight 7-200-2, King 3-31-0, Eubanks 2-67-1; PSU - West 5-90-1, Panko 3-56-1, Franklin 2-26-0, Nordic 2-17-1.

Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 9 2017 Game-by-Game recaps Washburn 35, Pittsburg State 20 Fort Hays State 21, Pittsburg State 17

PITTSBURG — The Washburn University football team scored a pair of long touchdowns in a 13-second span of the HAYS, Kan. — Kenneth Iheme rushed for 189 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with third quarter to turn a 17-7 deficit into a 21-17 lead as the Ichabods eventually claimed a 35-20 road win over Pittsburg 11:34 to play in the game, as No. 11 Fort Hays State University rallied for a 21-17 victory over Pittsburg State University State University Saturday (Sept. 30) at Brandenburg Field/Carnie Smith Stadium. Saturday (Oct. 7). Zach Willis broke loose for a 53-yard touchdown run to help WU (4-1, 4-1 MIAA) pull within three points, 17-14, with The Tigers (6-0, 6-0 MIAA) scored the game’s final 21 points to overcome a 17-0 deficit against the Gorillas (2-4, 2-4 6:01 remaining in the third quarter. Willis’ run came one play after the Gorillas were flagged for an offsides penalty MIAA). on an unsuccessful third-down play. Pitt State struck first on John Roderique’s 32-yard touchdown pass to Austin Panko with 4:28 to play in the first The Ichabods’ Perry Schmiedeler then converted a successful onside kick attempt and recovered the ball at the WU 46. quarter. Simanu’a Thomas added a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown for the Gorillas with 0:29 remaining Quarterback Blake Peterson tossed a 54-yard touchdown pass to Carey Woods on the next play to move in front 21-17. in the opening period. Pitt State (2-3, 2-3 MIAA) pulled within a point, 21-20, on Jared Vincent’s 23-yard field goal with 14:49 to play in the Jared Vincent’s 47-yard field with 10:18 left in the second quarter extended Pitt State’s lead to 17-0. game, but Willis broke loose again for a 40-yard touchdown run and a 28-20 WU lead with 12:47 to go. Mickeel Stewart added a 19-yard touchdown run for the Ichabods for the game’s final margin. The Tigers started their rally with a 47-yard touchdown run by Iheme with 6:06 left in the second period – one play after a Pitt State fumble. The Gorillas tried to rally down the stretch but quarterback John Roderique fumbled at the WU 1 and the Ichabods recovered the ball in their end zone to halt a drive and Roderique was intercepted in WU territory on Pitt State’s final The Gorillas pinned the Tigers at the FHSU 1 with 1:54 remaining in the first half, but Iheme broke loose for a 27-yard drive of the game. run and FHSU back-up quarterback Jacoby Williams – playing for an injured Dustin Mezera – tossed a 70-yard touchdown pass to Matt Wendelberger with 48 ticks remaining. Pitt State took a 10-7 lead at the intermission. The Gorillas ran 32 offensive plays in the first half, pounding out 148 rushing yards on 31 carries. Pitt State attempted only one pass in the intial 30 minutes of play. Both the Tigers and Gorillas missed field goals in the third and fourth quarters, before FHSU went in front, 21-17, on Iheme’s two-yard touchdown run that capped a six-play, 80-yard drive. Roderique scored on a two-yard touchdown run and Vincent booted a 27-yard field goal for the Gorillas first-half points. Pitt State’s final drive ended with the Gorillas being held on downs at the FHSU 18 as time expired. Roderique finished the game eight of 16 passing for 98 yards and he added 87 rushing yards on 17 carries. Michael Rose carried the ball 25 times for 101 yards. Roderique completed 12 of 28 passes for 139 yards in the contest. He also carried the ball 28 times for 131 yards. Michael Rose also rushed the ball 25 times for 90 yards, while Panko caught four passes for a team-leading 64 yards. Willis rushed the ball eight times for a game-high 122 yards and two touchdowns for the Ichabods, while Peterson completed 16 of 30 passes for 182 yards and a score. Josh Hornback made eight tackles to lead the Pitt State defense. He also blocked a WU punt that teammate Juanté Pittsburg State 14 3 0 0 — 17 Baldwin returned 40 yards for a third-quarter touchdown that gave the Gorillas their 17-7 margin. Fort Hays State 0 14 0 7 — 21

Team Statistics PSU FHSU Washburn 7 0 14 14 — 35 First Downs 25 17 Pittsburg State 0 10 7 3 — 20 Rushing 59-246 35-208 Passing 12-30-0 9-19-2 Team Statistics WU PSU Passing Yards 139 178 First Downs 18 18 Total Offense 385 386 Rushing 35-243 53-210 Avg./Play 4.3 7.1 Passing 16-30-0 8-17-1 Fumbles/Lost 2-1 0-0 Passing Yards 182 98 Punting 5-197 5-243 Total Offense 425 308 Penalties/Yards 5/35 3/35 Avg./Play 6.5 4.4 Time of Possession 38:16 21:44 Fumbles/Lost 0-0 4-1 Third Downs Conv. 10/20 3/10 Punting 7-245 6-205 Sacks By/Yards 2/4 1/6 Penalties/Yards 4/19 2/10 Time of Possession 27:42 32:18 SCORING SUMMARY Third Downs Conv. 5/14 7/15 First Quarter Sacks By/Yards 1/11 1/10 4:28 PSU – Austin Panko 26 pass from John Roderique (Jared Vincent kick) PSU: 7-0 [13 plays, 80 yards, 6:27 elapsed time] SCORING SUMMARY 0:29 PSU – Simanu’a Thomas 22 interception return (Vincent kick) PSU: 14-0 First Quarter Second Quarter 11:18 WU – Mickeel Stewart 26 run (Per Schmiedeler kick) WU: 7-0 10:18 PSU – Jared Vincent 47 field goal [10-32, 4:34] PSU: 17-0 [9 plays, 83 yards, 3:42 elapsed time] 6:06 FHSU – Kenneth Iheme 47 run (Brandon Brown kick) [1-47, 0:09] PSU: 17-7 Second Quarter 0:48 FHSU – Matt Wendelberger 70 pass from Jacoby Williams (Brown kick) [3-99,1:06] PSU: 17-14 11:18 PSU – John Roderique 2 run (Jared Vincent kick) [12-52, 5:10] TIE: 7-7 Fourth Quarter 3:55 PSU – Vincent 27 field goal [7-54, 2:59] PSU: 7-10 11:34 FHSU – Iheme 2 run (Brown kick) [6-80, 1:54] FHSU: 21-17 Third Quarter 11:43 PSU – Juanté Baldwin 48 block punt return (Vincent kick) PSU: 7-17 6:01 WU – Zach Willis 53 run (Schmiedeler kick) [3-65, 1:22] PSU: 14-17 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 5:49 WU – Carey Woods 54 pass from Blake Peterson (Schmiedeler kick) [1-54, 0:12] WU: 21-17 Rushing (Att.-Yds.-TDs): PSU - Roderique 28-131-0, Rose 25-85-0, Horak 6-28-0; FHSU - Iheme 28-189-2, Williams Fourth Quarter 3-19-0. 14:49 PSU – Vincent 23 field goal [9-38, 4:05] WU: 21-20 12:47 WU – Willis 40 run (Schmiedeler kick) [6-69, 1:55] WU: 28-20 Passing (Comp.-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs): PSU - Roderique 12-28-0, 139, 1; FHSU - Williams 6-10-1, 143, 1, Mezera 3-9-1, 7:38 WU – Stewart 19 run (Schmiedeler kick) [8-63, 4:05] WU: 35-20 35, 0. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs): PSU - Panko 4-64-1, West 5-44-0, Franklin 1-15-0; FHSU - Wendelberger 3-84-1, Bacon Rushing (Att.-Yds.-TDs): WU - Willis 8-122-2, Stewart 12-71-2, Peterson 12-52-0; PSU - Rose 25-101-0, Horak 2-16-0, 2-33-0, Kite 2-29-0. Roderique 17-87-1. Passing (Comp.-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs): WU - Peterson 16-30-0, 182, 1; PSU - Roderique 8-16-21, 98, 0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs): WU - Brania-Hopp 6-74-0, Stewart 3-27-0, Woods 2-54-1; PSU - Wilson 2-32-0, Nordic 2-25-0, Franklin 1-19-0.

10 Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 2017 Game-by-Game recaps Pittsburg State 26, Missouri Western 10 Pittsburg State 27, Emporia State 10

PITTSBURG — The Pittsburg State University football team jumped out to a 14-0 first quarter lead and rode the early EMPORIA, Kan. -- The Pittsburg State University football team overcame a nearly 24-hour weather delay and a game momentum to a 26-10 victory over Missouri Western State University Saturday (Oct. 14) at Brandenburg Field/Carnie challenge from Emporia State University to claim a 27-10 victory over the Hornets Sunday (Oct. 22). Smith Stadium. Lightning halted the contest with the Gorillas (4-4, 4-4 MIAA) leading the Hornets (4-4, 4-4 MIAA), 24-10, with the The Gorillas (3-4, 3-4 MIAA) became the first NCAA Division II program to reach 700 all-time victories with the win over ball at the ESU 22 with 10:08 to play in the game. After a six-hour, 39-minute delay, the game was suspended until 2 the Griffons (4-3, 4-3 MIAA). Pitt State halted an uncharacteristic three-game losing streak with the win over Western p.m. Sunday. in front of 7,956 Homecoming fans. When play resumed, the Gorillas ran the ball three times to reach the ESU 14 and Jared Vincent booted a 31-yard field The Gorillas compiled just 263 yards of total offense in the contest, but the Pitt State defense limited Western to 189 goal to stretch Pitt State’s margin to 27-10 with 7:37 remaining. total yards. The Griffons came into the contest averaging 420.5 total yards and 39.7 points per game. The Pitt State defense then stopped ESU on its final possession of the game in Gorillas territory. ESU backup quarterback Michael Rose rushed for a game-high 68 yards and a two-yard touchdown to cap Pitt State’s 12-play, 75-yard drive to T’Quan Wallace drove the Hornets to the PSU 40, but Morgan Selemaea and Willie Cooper registered sacks, including start the game. Keynan Scheurich carried the ball just twice, but scored on runs of one and two yards in the contest. Cooper’s stop on 4th and five at the PSU 40. His one-yard plunge capped an 11-play, 64-yard drive with 2:26 to play in the opening period. The Gorillas, with backup quarterback Thomas LePage subbing for an injured starter John Roderique, then ran out Jared Vincent added a 31-yard field goal with three seconds remaining in the second quarter as the Gorillas to a 17-3 the remaining 5:10 of game clock with a 10-play, 48-yard drive. The Gorillas picked up three first downs on the game- lead to the intermission. The Griffons got on the board with Tyler Basch’s 37-yard field goal with 5:38 remaining in clinching drive, including a LePage to Austin Panko pass to the ESU 2 that sealed the win. the second period. Running back Michael Rose carried the ball 23 times for career-high 202 yards and a pair of touchdowns, becoming Vincent added a 30-yard field goal on Pitt State’s opening drive of the second half. The Gorillas defense set up the drive the first Pitt State player to eclipse 200 rushing yards since former quarterback Mark Smith did so on Nov. 15, 2008. by tackling Western punter Luke Theis on the MWSU 5 after he muffed the ball on his punt attempt. Tucker Horak also rushed 15 times for a season-high 89 yards as Pitt State compiled 360 rushing yards in the game. Western quarterback Corey Bertini scored on a nine-yard run with 7:45 remaining in the game to make it a 20-10 game, but the Gorillas effectively seal the win by marching on a 12-play, 75-yard drive with Scheurich scoring from two yards out with 1:24 to go. The Pitt State defense limited the high-scoring Hornets to 10 points and 344 total yards in the game. The Gorillas held ESU on downs five times in the contest. Cooper made five tackles with three of Pitt State’s four sacks in the game. John Roderique completed 11 of 21 passes for 104 yards with an interception. He also rushed for 34 net yards. Lorenzo Selemaea made a team-leading nine stops and registered an interception. West and Austin Panko had four catches apiece – West for 50 yards and Panko for 42. Panko also added 28 yards on the ground. On Saturday, the Hornets struck first as ESU drove 75 yards in 13 plays with Braxton Marstall tossing a four-yard touchdown pass to Louis Dailey to cap the game’s opening drive. Bertini completed 12 of 22 passes for 100 yards in the contest. He was sacked four times. Josh Caldwell, who entered the game with an MIAA leading 121.7-yard rushing average, carried the ball nine times for 54 net yards. The Gorillas countered late in the first quarter when Michael Rose broke loose for a 59-yard touchdown scamper with 44 seconds remaining in the opening period. Marcus Brantley made a team-leading 11 tackles for the Gorillas, while Josh Hornback added nine stops and a pass break-up. Ciyre Simmons also made seven tackles including 3.0 tackles-for-loss. Pitt State made 13 tackles behind the Rose added a 10-yard scoring run to cap a 12-play, 87-yard drive and give Pitt State a 14-7 lead with 9:20 remaining line of scrimmage in the contest as the Gorillas limited the Griffons to a 3.2-yard average on 59 offensive play. in the second quarter. Brendon Franklin added a 36-yard reverse pass for a touchdown to Lorenzo West to stretch the Gorillas margin to 21-7 with 11:38 to play in the third quarter. Both squads traded field goals later in the period with ESU’s Justin Marcha Missouri Western 0 3 0 7 — 10 connecting on a 43-yard kick and Vincent connecting on a 29 yarder. Pittsburg State 14 3 3 6 — 26

Team Statistics MWSU PSU Pittsburg State 7 7 10 3 — 27 First Downs 11 16 Emporia State 7 0 3 0 — 10 Rushing 37-89 51-159 Passing 12-22-0 11-21-1 Team Statistics PSU ESU Passing Yards 100 104 First Downs 22 19 Total Offense 189 263 Rushing 57-360 40-184 Avg./Play 3.2 3.7 Passing 8-13-2 21-32-1 Fumbles/Lost 2-0 0-0 Passing Yards 113 160 Punting 8-255 7-299 Total Offense 473 344 Penalties/Yards 7/58 3/38 Avg./Play 8.7 5.0 Time of Possession 26:32 33:28 Fumbles/Lost 0-0 4-2 Third Downs Conv. 4/14 9/19 Punting 3-110 3-144 Sacks By/Yards 2/14 4/25 Penalties/Yards 6/74 7/80 Time of Possession 34:45 25:15 SCORING SUMMARY Third Downs Conv. 4/13 6/16 First Quarter Sacks By/Yards 4/15 0/0 9:26 PSU – Michael Rose 2 run (Jared Vincent kick) PSU: 7-0 [12 plays, 75 yards, 5:34 elapsed time] SCORING SUMMARY 2:26 PSU – Keynan Scheurich 1 run (Vincent kick) (11-64, 5:22) PSU: 14-0 First Quarter Second Quarter 10:13 ESU – Louis Dailey 2 pass from Braxton Marstall (Austin Morton kick) ESU: 7-0 5:38 MWSU – Tyler Basch 37 field goal [6-36, 2:39] PSU: 14-3 [13 plays, 75 yards, 4:47 elapsed time] 0:03 PSU – Vincent 31 field goal [8-41, 2:39] PSU: 17-3 0:44 PSU – Michael Rose 59 run (Jared Vincent kick) (6-90, 2:32) TIED: 7-7 Third Quarter Second Quarter 12:40 PSU – Vincent 30 field goal [4--7,1:28] PSU: 20-3 9:30 PSU – Rose 10 run (Vincent kick) [12-87, 4:49] PSU: 14-7 Fourth Quarter Third Quarter 7:45 MWSU – Corey Bertini 9 run (Basch kick) [6-54, 2:03] PSU: 20-10 11:38 PSU – Lorenzo West 36 pass from Brendon Franklin (Vincent kick) [1-36, 0:08] PSU: 21-7 1:24 PSU – Scheurich 2 run (kick failed) [12-75, 6:21] PSU: 26-10 8:44 ESU – Justin Marcha 43 field goal [10-38, 2:49] PSU: 21-10 4:20 PSU – Vincent 29 field goal [8-63, 4:24] PSU: 24-10 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Fourth Quarter Rushing (Att.-Yds.-TDs): MWSU - Caldwell 9-54-0, Bertini 15-39-1; PSU - Rose 17-68-1, Roderique 18-34-0, Panko 7:37 PSU – Vincent 31 field goal [8-40, 4:11] PSU: 27-10 3-28-0. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Passing (Comp.-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs): MWSU - Bertini 12-22-0, 100; PSU - Roderique 11-21-1, 104, 0. Rushing (Att.-Yds.-TDs): PSU - Rose 23-202-2, Horak 15-89-0, Panko 5-38-0, Roderique 7-16-0; ESU - Marstall 15-79-0, Callins 10-45-0, Nault 12-38-0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs): MWSU - Caldwell 3-1-0, Wrice 2-49-0, Mack 2-38-0; PSU - West 4-50-0, Panko 4-42-0. Passing (Comp.-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs): PSU - Roderique 6-11-2, 62, 0; ESU - Marstall 17-28-1, 128, Wallace 4-4-0, 32. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs): PSU - West 2-47-1, Wilson 2-30-0, Franklin 2-19-0; ESU - Brown 9-110-0, Reed 3-18-0, Jackson 3-15-0. Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 11 2017 SEASON STATISTICS

12 Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 13 14 Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 15 16 Game #9 • Gorillas VS. bearcatS • oct. 28, 2017 • pittsburg 2017 Starting Lineups OFFENSE WR WR/TE LT LG C RG RT WR/TE WR/FB/TE QB TB/WR Central Missouri Clemons Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko West Roderique Horak Central Oklahoma Clemons Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko West LePage Rose Northeastern State Nordic Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Stiff Panko West LePage Rose Lindenwood Nordic Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Stiff Panko West Roderique Rose Washburn Horak Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko Edwards Roderique Rose Fort Hays State Franklin Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko West Roderique Rose Missouri Western Franklin Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko West Roderique Rose Emporia State Northwest Missouri Nebraska-Kearney Missouri Southern DEFENSE DE NG DT/LB DE LB LB CB SS FS WS CB Central Missouri Bingaman Cooper S. Thomas Speer Bernard Fugitt Baldwin Taylor Magee Hornback Incle Central Oklahoma Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Speer Bernard Fugitt Baldwin Taylor Sanders Hornback Lewis Northeastern State Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Wyrick Bernard Fugitt Baldwin Taylor Sanders Hornback Lewis Lindenwood Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Wyrick Bernard Fugitt Baldwin Taylor Brantley Hornback Lewis Washburn Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Wyrick Bernard Fugitt Baldwin Taylor Sanders Hornback Lewis Fort Hays State Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Wyrick Taylor Fugitt Baldwin Simmons Brantley Hornback Lewis Missouri Western Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Wyrick Taylor Fugitt Baldwin Simmons Brantley Hornback Lewis Emporia State Northwest Missouri Nebraska-Kearney Missouri Southern

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