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Division II Records Individual Records ....................................... 8 Team Records ................................................ 14 Annual Champions, All-Time Leaders ....................................... 17 Team Champions ......................................... 40 All-Time Team Won-Lost Records ......... 45 Winningest Football Teams of the 2000s ................................................ 46 National Poll Rankings ............................... 48 Undefeated, Untied Teams ...................... 50 Streaks and Rivalries ................................... 52 Division II Stadiums..................................... 53 Division II Statistics Trends ....................... 55 Division II Classification History ............. 56 8 INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Individual Records Offi cial national statistics for all nonmajor four- NCAA policy does not permit changes to away- GAINING 1,000 YARDS RUSHING AND 1,000 year colleges began in 1946 with a limited post- game statistics unless approved by the home YARDS PASSING season survey. In 1948, the service was expanded sports information director. Season to include weekly individual and team statistics 18 times. Most recent: Alex Good, Carson-Newman, 2009 rankings in all categories except interceptions, It is important to note that this policy applies (1,253 rushing, 1,859 passing); Scott Buisson, Ark.- fi eld goals, punt returns and kickoff returns; these ONLY to offi cial NCAA statistics and national rank- Monticello, 2008 (1,319 rushing, 2,700 passing); Zach categories were added to offi cial individual rank- ings, and does not mean a coaching staff cannot Miller, Neb. Omaha, 2008 (1,061 rushing, 1,508 pass- ings and records in 1970. In 1992, statistics compi- ing); Daniel Polk, Midwestern St., 2006 (1,199 rushing, compile separate defensive statistics for institu- 1,114 passing) lations for individual all-purpose yards and team tional use. Those compilations also could appear GAINING 3,000 YARDS RUSHING AND 9,000 net punting, punt returns, kickoff returns and in the institution’s press releases and/or Web site, turnover margin were begun. In 2000, defensive YARDS PASSING team and individual statistics were added. as long as they are identifi ed as coaching fi lm Career numbers rather than offi cial statistics as used by James McNear, Concordia-St. Paul, 2002-05 (3,022 rush- For many years, individual rankings were by to- the NCAA. ing, 9,424 passing) tals. Beginning in 1970, most season individual rankings were by per-game averages. In total of- The NCAA statistics staff reserves the right to GAINING 4,000 YARDS RUSHING AND 5,000 fense, receiving yards, all-purpose yards, rushing review any statistics provided to the national of- YARDS PASSING and scoring, yards or points per game determine Career fi ce and may withhold publishing/posting those Neal Philpot, Pittsburg St., 2001-04 (4,337 rushing, 5,831 rankings; in receiving and interceptions, catches numbers until the accuracy of those statistics can passing) per game; in punt and kickoff returns, yards per be substantiated. return; and in fi eld goals, number made per GAINING 2,000 YARDS RUSHING AND 10,000 game. Punting always has been by average, and YARDS PASSING all team rankings have been per game. Career Total Offense Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2007-10 (2,671 rush- Beginning in 1979, passers were ranked in all divi- ing, 12,564 passing); Cullen Finnerty, Grand Valley St., sions on effi ciency rating points, and team pass 2003-06 (2,370 rushing, 10,905 passing) (Rushing Plus Passing) defense rankings changed to the same rating MOST YARDS GAINED BY A FRESHMAN system in 1990. MOST PLAYS Game Before 1967, rankings and records included all Game 563—Chris Reil, Henderson St. vs. Arkansas Tech, Oct. four-year colleges that reported their statistics to 102—J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M. vs. Southeastern Okla., Sept. 28, 2000 the NCAA. Beginning with the 1967 season, rank- 12, 2009 (681 yards) Season ings and records included only members of the Season 3,591—Ted Schlafke, Minn. Duluth, 2005 (625 plays) NCAA. 734—J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M., 2009 (4,367 yards) Per-game record—322.5, Scott Eyster, Delta St., 2003 Also holds per-game record with 73.4 (734 in 10) (3,548 in 11) In 1973, College Division teams were divided into Career MOST GAMES GAINING 300 YARDS OR MORE Division II and Division III under a three-division 2,336—Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2007-10 Season reorganization plan adopted by the special NCAA (15,235 yards) 13—Zach Amedro, West Liberty, 2009 (played in 13) Convention on August 1, 1973. Career records of Also holds per-game record with 53.1 (2,336 in 44) Career players include only those years in which they 33—Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2007-10 (played competed in Division II. MOST PLAYS BY A FRESHMAN in 44) Season Before 2002, postseason games were not in- 625—Ted Schlafke, Minn. Duluth, 2005 (3,591 yards) MOST YARDS GAINED PER PLAY cluded in NCAA fi nal football statistics or records. Per-game record—54.2, Nathan Emert, Mo. Southern St., Season (Min. 350 plays) 10.1—Curt Anes, Grand Valley St., 2001 Beginning with the 2002 season, all postseason 2004 (596 in 11) games were included in NCAA fi nal football sta- (360 for 3,621) tistics and records. MOST YARDS GAINED Career Game (Min. 950 plays) 8.9—J.T. O’Sullivan, UC Davis, 1998-01 Collegiate records for all NCAA divisions can be 681—J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M. vs. Southeastern Okla., Sept. (987 for 8,743) determined by comparing records for all four di- 12, 2009 (-14 rushing, 695 passing) visions. MOST TOUCHDOWNS RESPONSIBLE FOR Season (TDs Scored and Passed For) Before 2002, all individual and team statistics 5,363—Chad Friehauf, Colorado Mines, 2004 (717 rush- Game rankings include regular-season games only. ing, 4,646 passing) 10—Bruce Swanson, North Park vs. North Central (IL), Oct. A player whose career includes statistics for parts Per-game record—436.7, J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M., 2009 12, 1968 (passed for 10) of fi ve seasons (or an active player who will play (4,367 in 10) Also holds Most Points Responsible For record with 60 in fi ve seasons) because he was granted an addi- Career Season 16,064—Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003-06 55—Dusty Bonner, Valdosta St., 2000 (passed for 54, tional season of competition for reasons of hard- rushed for 1) ship or a freshman redshirt, is denoted by “$.” (1,714 rushing, 14,350 passing) Per-game record—346.3, Steven Gachette, Southwest Also holds Most Points Responsible For record with 330 Baptist, 2007-10 (15,235 in 44) Career NCAA DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL 161—Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003-06 STATISTICS COMPILATION POLICIES GAINING 400 YARDS PASSING AND 200 (rushed for 13, passed for 148) All individual defensive statistics reported to the YARDS RUSHING Also holds Most Points Responsible For record with 966 NCAA must be compiled by the press box statis- Game tics crew during the game. Defensive numbers Scott Buisson, Ark.-Monticello vs. Henderson St., Sept. 20, compiled by the coaching staff or other univer- 2008 (424 passing and 216 rushing) Rushing sity/college personnel using game fi lm will not MOST SEASONS GAINING 4,000 YARDS be considered “offi cial” NCAA statistics. OR MORE MOST RUSHES This policy does not preclude a conference or 2—Zach Amedro, West Liberty, 2009 (4,921) & 2010 Game institution from making after-the-game changes (4,096); Blake Bolles, Northwest Mo. St., 2009 (4,258) 62—Nelson Edmonds, Northern Mich. vs. Wayne St. (MI), to press box numbers. This is consistent with ex- & 2010 (4,094); Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, Oct. 26, 1991 (291 yards) isting NCAA policies involving corrections to any 2008 (4,009) & 2010 (4,088)); Jimmy Terwilliger, East Season off ensive statistics after a contest. Any changes to Stroudsburg, 2004 (4,292) & 2005 (4,960) 385—Joe Gough, Wayne St. (MI), 1994 (1,593 yards) Per-game record—38.6, Mark Perkins, Hobart, 1968 (309 press box numbers must be obvious errors, such MOST SEASONS GAINING 3,000 YARDS in 8) as misidentifi ed players, and this should not be OR MORE Career interpreted as a way for press box statistics to be 4—Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2007 (3,150), 1,271—Xavier Omon, Northwest Mo. St., 2004-07 (7,073 later “updated” by the coaching fi lms. Changes 2008 (4,009), 2009 (3,988) & 2010 (4,088); Jimmy yards) should be made within one week after the game Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003 (3,342), 2004 Per-game record—29.8, Bernie Peeters, Luther, 1968-71 is played. Statisticians also are reminded that (4,292), 2005 (4,960) & 2006 (3,470) (1,072 in 36) INDIVIDUAL RECORDS 9 MOST CONSECUTIVE RUSHES BY SAME MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES GAINING Career PLAYER 100 YARDS OR MORE 72—Shawn Graves, Wofford, 1989-92 Game Season Per-game record—1.8, Jeff Bentrim, North Dakota St., 21—Roger Graham, New Haven vs. Knoxville, Oct. 29, 12—Isaac Odim, Minn. Duluth, 2009; Danny Woodhead, 1983-86 (64 in 35) 1994 (during six possessions) Chadron St., 2006; Ian Smart, C.W. Post, 2001 MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS SCORED MOST RUSHES BY A QUARTERBACK Career BY TWO PLAYERS, SAME TEAM Career 25—Roger Graham, New Haven, 1992-94 Season 730—Shawn Graves, Wofford, 1989-92 MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES GAINING 47—Germaine Race (33) & Andy Majors (14), Pittsburg MOST YARDS GAINED 100 YARDS OR MORE BY A FRESHMAN St., 2005 Quarter Season Per-game record—4.1, Roger Graham (22) & A.J. Livingston 184—Stefan Logan, South Dakota vs. Truman, Sept. 3, 11—Johnny Bailey, Tex. A&M-Kingsville, 1986 (19), New Haven, 1992 (41 in 10) 2005 (7 carries in 2nd quarter) MOST GAMES GAINING 200 YARDS OR MORE Career Half 120—Germaine Race (107) & Justin Bean (13), Pittsburg Season St., 2003-06 229—Alvon Brown, Kentucky St.