Division III Football Records
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DIVISION III FOOTBALL RECORDS Individual Records 2 Team Records 10 Annual Champions, All-Time Leaders 14 Team Champions 43 All-Time Team Won-Lost Records 47 Winningest Teams by Decade 49 National Poll Rankings 52 Undefeated, Untied Teams 53 Streaks and Rivalries 57 Trophy Games 58 Stadiums 58 Statistical Trends 61 Official national statistics for all nonmajor four-year College Division teams were divided into Division college personnel using game film will not be con- colleges began in 1946 with a limited postseason II and Division III under a three-division reor- sidered “official” NCAA statistics. survey. In 1948, the service was expanded to ganization plan adopted by the special NCAA This policy does not preclude a conference or include weekly individual and team statistics rank- Convention on August 1, 1973. Career records institution from making after-the-game changes ings in all categories except interceptions, field of players include only those years in which they to press box numbers. This is consistent with goals, punt returns and kickoff returns; these cat- competed in Division II. existing NCAA policies involving corrections to any egories were added to official individual rankings Before 2002, postseason games were not includ- offensive statistics after a contest. Any changes to and records in 1970. In 1992, statistics compila- ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. press box numbers must be obvious errors, such tions for individual all-purpose yards and team net Beginning with the 2002 season, all postseason as misidentified players, and this should not be punting, punt returns, kickoff returns and turnover games were included in NCAA final football statis- interpreted as a way for press box statistics to be margin were begun. In 2000, defensive team and tics and records. later “updated” by the coaching films. Changes individual statistics were added. should be made within one week after the game is Collegiate records for all NCAA divisions can be For many years, individual rankings were by totals. played. Statisticians also are reminded that NCAA determined by comparing records for all four divi- Beginning in 1970, most season individual rank- policy does not permit changes to away-game sions. ings were by per-game averages. In total offense, statistics unless approved by the home sports receiving yards, all-purpose yards, rushing and Before 2002, all individual and team statistics information director. scoring, yards or points per game determine rankings include regular-season games only. It is important to note that this policy applies ONLY rankings; in receiving and interceptions, catches A player whose career includes statistics for parts to official NCAA statistics and national rankings, per game; in punt and kickoff returns, yards per of five seasons (or an active player who will play and does not mean a coaching staff cannot com- return; and in field goals, number made per game. in five seasons) because he was granted an pile separate defensive statistics for institutional Punting always has been by average, and all team additional season of competition for reasons of use. Those compilations also could appear in the rankings have been per game. hardship or a freshman redshirt, is denoted by “$.” institution’s press releases and/or website, as long Beginning in 1979, passers were ranked in all divi- as they are identified as coaching film numbers sions on efficiency rating points, and team pass NCAA DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL rather than official statistics as used by the NCAA. defense rankings changed to the same rating The NCAA statistics staff reserves the right to system in 1990. STATISTICS COMPILATION POLICIES review any statistics provided to the national office Before 1967, rankings and records included all All individual defensive statistics reported to the and may withhold publishing/posting those num- four-year colleges that reported their statistics NCAA must be compiled by the press box statis- bers until the accuracy of those statistics can be to the NCAA. Beginning with the 1967 season, tics crew during the game. Defensive numbers substantiated. rankings and records included only members of compiled by the coaching staff or other university/ the NCAA. INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Division III football records are based on the performances of Division III teams since the three- MOST PLAYS BY A FRESHMAN MOST GAMES GAINING 300 division reorganization plan was adopted by the Season YARDS OR MORE special NCAA Convention in August 1973. 571—Greg Troutman, Juniata, 2001 (3,122 yards) Season Also holds per-game record with 57.1 (571 in 10) 11—Kevin Burke, Mount Union, 2013 (played 15 games) MOST YARDS GAINED Career TOTAL OFFENSE 30—Alex Tanney, Monmouth (IL), $2007-11 Half $See initial page for explanation. (Rushing Plus Passing) 517—Justin Peery, Westminster (MO) vs. Bethel (TN), Nov. 8, 1997 (497 passing, 20 rushing) MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES MOST PLAYS Game 723—Zamir Amin, Menlo vs. Cal Lutheran, Oct. GAINING 300 YARDS OR MORE Quarter 7, 2000 (731 passing, -8 rushing) 37—Justin Peery, Westminster (MO) vs. Season MacMurray, Nov. 14, 1998 (4th) Season 10—Josh Brehm, Alma, 2006 (entire season) 5,011—Kevin Burke, Mount Union, 2014 (599 Half Gaining 4,000 Yards Rushing rushing, 4,412 passing) (15 games) and 2,000 Yards Passing 59—Justin Peery, Westminster (MO) vs. Bethel Per-game record—465.1, Justin Peery, (TN), Nov. 8, 1997 (2nd); Mike Wallace, Ohio Westminster (MO), 1998 (4,651 in 10) Career Wesleyan vs. Denison, Oct. 3, 1981 (2nd) Chris Spriggs, Denison, 1983-86 (4,248 rushing Career & 2,799 passing) Game 14,568—Kevin Burke, Mount Union, 2011-14 98—Shane Brozowski, Castleton vs. Norwich, (2,481 rushing, 12,087 passing) AINING ARDS Nov. 6, 2010 (28 rushes, 70 passes; 419 Per-game record—364.6, Brett Elliott, Linfield, G 3,000 Y yards); Mackenzie McGrady, Alma vs. Wis.- 2004-05 (8,751 in 24) River Falls, Sept. 26, 2009 (14 rushes, 84 RUSHING AND 3,000 YARDS passes; 606 yards); Justin Peery, Westminster ASSING (MO) vs. MacMurray, Nov. 14, 1998 (21 rush- MOST YARDS GAINED BY A P es, 77 passes; 628 yards) FRESHMAN Career Season Clay Sampson (TB), Denison, 1977-80 (3,726 662—Steve Slowke, Alma, 2001 (3,630 yards) Season rushing & 3,194 passing) Also holds per-game record with 66.2 (662 in 10) 3,681—Ayrton Scott, Augsburg, 2012 (492 Career plays) HIGHEST AVERAGE GAIN PER 2,240—Josh Vogelbach, Guilford, 2005-08 Also holds per-game record with 368.1 (3,681 (13,904 yards) in 10) PLAY Also holds per-game record with 56.0 (2,240 Season in 40) (Min. 2,500 yards) 12.4—Adam Ryan, Wilmington (OH), 1999 (280 for 3,478) Individual Records 2 Career (Min. 6,000 yards) 9.8—Brett Elliott, Linfield, LONGEST RUSH MOST SEASONS GAINING 1,000 2004-05 (895 for 8,751) 99 yards—18 times. Most recent: Will McGhee, ARDS OR ORE (Min. 10,000 yards) 8.4—Bill Borchert, Mount Randolph-Macon vs. Emory & Henry, Oct. 5, Y M Union, 1994-97 (1,274 for 10,639) 2013; Scottie Williams, Elmhurst vs. Millikin, Career Oct. 20, 2012; Cartel Brooks, Heidelberg vs. 4—Melikke Van Alstyne, Framingham St., MOST TOUCHDOWNS Wilmington (OH), Sept. 22, 2012; Joseph 2010-12; Levell Coppage, Wis.-Whitewater, Moultrie, Birmingham-So. vs. Huntingdon, 2008-11; Nate Kmic, Mount Union, 2005-08; RESPONSIBLE FOR (TDS Sept. 8, 2012 Steve Tardif, Maine Maritime, 1996-99; Carey Bender, Coe, 1991-94; Steve Dixon, Beloit, SCORED AND PASSED FOR) MOST YARDS GAINED BY A 1990-93; Jim Romagna, Loras, 1989-92; Joe Career Dudek, Plymouth St., 1982-85; Rich Kowalski, 168—Kevin Burke, Mount Union, 2011-14 Justin FRESHMAN Hobart, 1972-75 Peery, Westminster (MO), 1996-99 (148 pass- Season ing, 18 rushing) 2,176—Robert Heller, Waynesburg, 2007 (383 TWO PLAYERS, SAME TEAM, Per-game record—4.3, Justin Peery, rushes) ACH AINING ARDS Westminster (MO), 1996-99 (166 in 39) Also holds per-game record with 197.8 (2,176 E G 1,000 Y in 11) OR MORE OST USHING ARDS AINED Season RUSHING M R Y G By 18 teams. Most recent: Jacob Doolan (RB), BY A QUARTERBACK 1,180 & Michael Fahey (QB), 1,047, Maine Maritime, 2014; B.J. Mitchell (RB), 1,365 MOST RUSHES Game & Kevin Burke (QB), 1,025, Mount Union; Game 342—Matt Roe, Augustana (IL) vs. Wheaton Brendan Chambers (QB), 1,097 & Jacob Stull 59—John Ortiz, King’s (PA) vs. Albright, Sept. (IL), Nov. 13, 2004 (44 rushes) (RB), 1,023, Greenville, 2013 24, 2005 (267 yards) Season Season 1,941—Chris Sharpe, Springfield, 2006 (261 MOST YARDS GAINED BY TWO rushes) 463—Dante Washington, Carthage, 2004 (1,990 LAYERS AME EAM yards) (13 games) Also holds per-game record with 161.8 (1,941 P , S T in 12) Per-game record—38.0, Mike Birosak, Game Dickinson, 1989 (380 in 10) Career 523—Jarvis Thrasher (324) & Quincy Daniels Career 4,152—Chris Sharpe, Springfield, 2004-07 (633 (199), Mary Hardin-Baylor vs. Mississippi Col., 1,324—Levell Coppage, Wis.-Whitewater, 2008- rushes) Oct. 20, 2007 11 (7,795 yards) Season Per-game record—32.7, Chris Sizemore, LONGEST RUSH BY A 3,305—Nate Kmic (RB) 2,790 & Greg Micheli Bridgewater (VA), 1972-74 (851 in 26) (QB) 515, Mount Union, 2008 (15 games) QUARTERBACK MOST RUSHES BY A Game TWO PLAYERS, SAME TEAM, 98 yards—Jon Hinds, Principia vs. Illinois Col., QUARTERBACK Sept. 20, 1986 (TD) EACH GAINING 200 YARDS OR Season MORE 261—Chris Sharpe, Springfield, 2006 (1,941 MOST GAMES GAINING 100 yards) Game Per-game record—25.7, Jeff Saueressig, Wis.- YARDS OR MORE Jon Berg (213) & Fred Lee (204), Denison vs.