PITTSBURG STATE (0-0, 0-0 MIAA) vs CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (0-0, 0-0 MIAA) GAME 1 • AUGUST 30, 2018 • 7 P.M. (CDT) • CARNIE SMITH STADIUM • PITTSBURG GAME OFFICIALS: DWIGHT NEIBLING (REFEREE), ERIC COOPER (UMPIRE), TROY DAVIS (HEAD LINESMAN), TYLER BURROUGHS (LINE JUDGE), JAKE WOLF (SIDE JUDGE), BRANDON FRIESEN (FIELD JUDGE), MICHAEL SWOBODA (BACK JUDGE), SEAN JOHNSTON (CENTER JUDGE) The Pittsburg State University football team will make its 2018 season debut Thursday (Aug. 30) PITTSBURG STATE (0-0, 0-0 MIAA) when the Gorillas play host to MIAA rival University of Central Oklahoma. A30 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA *...... 7 p.m. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. (CDT) at Brandenburg Field/Carnie Smith Stadium. S9 at Emporia State *...... 7 p.m. Pittsburg State, the winningest all-time NCAA Division II program, is embarking upon its 111th S15 at Northeastern State *...... 7 p.m. season of intercollegiate football at the institution. The Gorillas have accumulated 705 victories, S22 NEBRASKA-KEARNEY *...... 7 p.m. posting a 705-346-48 overall mark. S29 at Lindenwood *...... 1 p.m. O6 No. 5 NORTHWEST MISSOURI *...... 2 p.m. Pitt State returns 15 players who started four or more games (five offense, 10 defense) in O13 at No. 5 Fort Hays State *...... 2 p.m. 2017, including eight returning All-MIAA performers and one returning All-America selection. O20 No. 18 CENTRAL MISSOURI *...... 2 p.m. The Gorillas posted an 8-4 record in 2017 with six straight victories to end the year including a O27 at Missouri Western *...... 1 p.m. 48-31 win in the Agent Barry Live United Bowl over Arkansas Tech University in the season finale. N3 WASHBURN *...... 2 p.m. Central Oklahoma also finished the 2017 season with an 8-4 overall overall record and the N10 at Missouri Southern *...... 2 p.m. Bronchos won their final six games to overcome a 2-4 start. UCO, which returns 14 starters (five * MIAA game offense, nine defense) defeated Tarleton State University, 38-31, in the inaugural Corsicana Bowl CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (0-0, 0-0 MIAA) to culminate the 2017 season. A30 at Pittsburg State *...... 7 p.m. S9 NEBRASKA-KEARNEY *...... 7 p.m. THE COACHES S15 at Lindenwood *...... 7 p.m. Tim Beck enters his ninth season as head coach at Pitt State with a S22 No. 5 NORTHWEST MISSOURI *...... 6 p.m. 68-27 (.716) career record. S29 at No. 5 Fort Hays State *...... 7 p.m. Beck led his alma mater (PSU, ’88) to the 2011 NCAA Division II National O6 No. 18 CENTRAL MISSOURI *...... 2 p.m. O13 at Missouri Western *...... 1 p.m. Championship, earning national coach of the year honors from Liberty O20 WASHBURN *...... 2 p.m. Mutual, the Don Hansen Football Committee and FieldTurf™. O27 at Missouri Southern *...... 2 p.m. Beck became the school’s 14th all-time head football coach in December N3 at Northeastern State *...... 3 p.m. 2009, after serving for 23 seasons as an assistant coach for the Gorillas N10 EMPORIA STATE *...... 2 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 record and a victory in the 2010 Mineral Water Bowl. In 2011, Beck led the GORILLAS ON RADIO/TV 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. Pitt State posted the program’s 20th all-time 10-win season during a 10-2 campaign. Football games can be heard as part of a network that includes KWXC 103.5 FM Pittsburg/Joplin; KLKC 93.5 FM In 2014, the Gorillas shared the MIAA regular season title and advanced to the second round in Parsons; KBIK 102.9 FM in Independence; KVWF 100.5 of the NCAA-II playoffs during an 11-2 campaign. FM in Wichita; KRZD 107.5 FM and 1550 AM in Springfield; In 2015, a young Pitt State team battled a rash of key injuries to frontline players and the ESPN 94.5 FM and 1510 AM in Kansas City. Coverage Gorillas had to settle for an uncharacteristic 6-5 season. In 2016, the Gorillas battled key injuries begins one hour prior to kickoff each week Fans can hear ESPN 100.7’s live broadcasts anywhere once again and Pitt State posted a 7-4 season. in the world on the internet at: Last year, Pitt State posted six straight wins to end the season with an 8-4 record including a www.espn1007.com/go victory in the 2017 Agent Barry Live United Bowl. 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. ESPN 100.7’s pregame show begins one hour prior to the finest units in NCAA Division II. kickoff (home and away). In 2008, Beck was selected the inaugural NCAA Division II Coordinator of the Year by 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 Electric, is recorded live on location at Two Brothers Mining In 2004, Beck’s offensive unit established itself as the most prolific squad in the history of Company Restaurant within the Kansas Crossing Casino. NCAA football. PSU shattered a 118-year-old scoring record, scoring an amazing 837 points 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 and Coach Beck recapping the week’s Gorilla football Beck’s teams led Division II in scoring in two of the last six years (2004, 2006) and ranked in action and previewing upcoming contests. the top two nationally in total offense three times in the last six seasons (2004, 2005, 2006). His squads ranked among the national rushing leaders every season, leading Division II in 1995 (318.8

GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG 1 MIAA STANDINGS ypg) and 2004 (354.7 ypg). Beck’s “multiple choice” option attack also compiled 16,483 passing yards (216.9 ypg) and 143 aerial touchdowns during the last six years. Team MIAA Overall Pitt State averaged a staggering 38.8 points and 442.5 yards of total offense per game during Fort Hays State (5t)...... 0-0...... 0-0 his tenure as offensive coordinator. Northwest Missouri (5t)...... 0-0...... 0-0 Prior to assuming the offensive coordinator’s role, Beck served two years as Pitt State’s defensive Central Missouri (18)...... 0-0...... 0-0 coordinator (1992-93). He became a full-time assistant on the Pitt State staff in 1989, after serving Pittsburg State...... 0-0...... 0-0 first as a student assistant (1987) and then as a graduate assistant (1988). Central Oklahoma...... 0-0...... 0-0 This will be Beck’s eighth meeting vs. the Bronchos. He is 6-1 vs. UCO. Emporia State...... 0-0...... 0-0 UCO’s Nick Bobek is in his seventh year leading his alma mater and his seventh season as a Lindenwood...... 0-0...... 0-0 (four-year) collegiate head coach. Bobeck (UCO, ’02) returned to UCO after serving as the head Missouri Southern...... 0-0...... 0-0 coach at Navarro Junior College for three years. Bobeck has guided the Bronchos to a 30-37 (.448) Missouri Western...... 0-0...... 0-0 record. This will be his seventh meeting vs. Pitt State. He is 1-5 vs. the Gorillas. Nebraska-Kearney...... 0-0...... 0-0 Northeastern State...... 0-0...... 0-0 Washburn ...... 0-0...... 0-0 THE PITT STATE-CENTRAL OKLAHOMA SERIES This will be the 16th all-time meeting between the Gorillas and the Bronchos in a series that This Week’s Action dates all the way back to the 1915 season. Pitt State holds a 9-4-1 advantage in the series, including seven wins in the last nine years. Thursday, August 30 The Gorillas are 5-3-0 against the Bronchos in games played in Pittsburg. UCM @ FHSU, 7 p.m. ESU @ NSU, 7 p.m. Last year, freshman linebacker Kaden Roy picked up a blocked punt and returned it 25 yards MWSU @ NWMSU, 7 p.m. MSSU @ UNK, 7 p.m. for a fourth quarter touchdown that helped propel Pitt State to a 31-28 victory over the University WU @ LWU, 7 p.m. of Central Oklahoma on Sept. 9. The Gorillas led 24-21 when Josh Hornback blocked Jay Tedesco’s punt attempt at the UCO Next Week’s Action 36 yard line. Roy’s ensuing touchdown scamper put the Gorillas up 31-21 with 9:35 to play in Thursday, September 6 the game. NWMSU @ WU, 6 p.m. PSU @ ESU, 7 p.m. UCO hit a desperation 86-yard touchdown pass from Chas Stallard to J.T. Luper with 2:39 FHSU @ MWSU, 7 p.m. UNK @ UCO, 7 p.m. remaining to give the Bronchos a final chance, but Pitt State picked up a critical first down on a NSU @ UCM, 7 p.m. Thomas LePage 17-yard keeper and the Gorillas ran out the remainder of the clock to preserve the win. Saturday, September 8 LePage, starting in place of injured quarterback John Roderique, completed 12 of 21 passes for LWU @ MSSU, 6 p.m. 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 Gorillas piled up 229 yards on the ground in the contest. The Pitt State defense limited UCO to 87 net rushing yards on 31 carries. The Gorillas sacked MIAA RECORDS SINCE 1989 Stallard four times. Team Record Pct. Northwest Missouri...... 220-50-0...... 815 Pittsburg State...... 214-54-1...... 797 GORILLAS AT HOME Nebraska-Omaha ++...... 17-10-0...... 630 Pitt State holds a 349-130-12 (.724) record in 491 games inside Carnie Smith Stadium Central Missouri...... 166-103-1...... 617 (including postseason). The Gorillas have won 149 of their last 174 regular season home games, Missouri Western...... 159-110-1...... 591 posting a 149-24-1 record (.859) over the last 34 seasons. Emporia State *...... 129-123-0...... 514 Central Oklahoma is 14-19 (.424) in 33 road games under Coach Bobeck since 2012. Truman ^...... 108-109-0...... 498 Washburn...... 123-148-0...... 454 Central Oklahoma ***...... 28-36-0...... 438 PSU’S REGULAR SEASON SUCCESS Pitt State has won 295 of its last 357 regular season games, posting a phenomenal 295-60-2 Fort Hays State #...... 48-65-0...... 425 (.829) mark during the past 33 seasons (1985-2017). PSU is 158-24-1 at home, 133-27-1 on the Missouri Southern...... 103-165-0...... 384 Lindenwood ***...... 21-41-0...... 339 road and 4-9-0 at neutral sites in the regular season during that span. Northeastern State ***...... 13-51-0...... 203 Southwest Baptist **...... 39-151-1...... 203 GORILLAS IN SEASON OPENERS Nebraska-Kearney ***...... 12-51-0...... 190 Pitt State has compiled a 67-38-5 (.632) record in season openers over the program’s 110- Missouri S&T +...... 17-126-2...... 124 year history. Lincoln ##...... 3-36-0...... 077 Since the 1978 campaign, Pitt State has built a 33-6-1 (.838) record in season openers with an 18-3 (.857) record the past 21 seasons. The Gorillas also have compiled a 19-2 (.905) record * ESU joined the MIAA in 1991 + MST left the MIAA following 2004 in home season openers dating back to the 1978 season # FHSU joined the MIAA in 2006 ** SBU opted to play an independent schedule from 2007-11 ++ UNO competed in the MIAA from 2008-10 2017 Pittsburg State Scoreboard ## LU returned to the MIAA in 2011, after leaving in 1990 Score By Quarters 1st 2nd Avg. 3rd 4th Avg. OT Total Avg. *** UCO, LWU, UNK & NSU joined the MIAA in 2012 Pittsburg State 76 132 17.3 82 92 14.5 0 382 31.8 ^ TSU left the MIAA following 2012 Opponents 64 56 10.0 75 64 11.6 0 259 21.6

2017 Central Oklahoma Scoreboard Score By Quarters 1st 2nd Avg. 3rd 4th Avg. OT Total Avg. Central Oklahoma 117 135 21.0 68 132 16.7 0 452 37.7 Opponents 55 82 11.4 75 112 15.6 0 324 27.0

2 GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG 2018 PITT STATE TEAM CAPTAINS PITT STATE IN THE AFCA TOP 25 POLL Pitt State has been ranked in Division II’s top 10 116 times in the last 239 polls and the Gorillas At the conclusion of spring drills each year, the Gorillas select have been ranked in the top 25 poll in 183 of 239 weeks overall (dating back to the 1999 season). captains for the following season by a team vote. Pitt State’s team The Gorillas were preseason ranked among “others receiving votes” in the NCAA Division II Preseason captains for the 2018 season are: Top 25 Poll. [for complete poll, see page 4] #11 Darian Taylor, 6-3, 214, SR, LB UCO also comes into Thursday’s contest receiving votes in the national poll. #18 Brenner Clemons, 6-3, 206, SO, WR #19 John Roderique, 6-5, 220, SR, QB #47 Demetrius Bernard, 6-0, 238, SR, LB ALL-TIME WINNINGEST PROGRAMS Pittsburg State is the all-time winningest NCAA Division II football program. The Gorillas, who #73 Ryan Dodd, 6-5, 300, JR, OL #92 Simanu’a Thomas, 6-0, 278, JR, DL are entering their 111th season of intercollegiate competition, have compiled a 705-346-48 overall record, winning 66.3 percent of their 1,099 all-time games. Pittsburg State is one of just five NCAA Division II institutions to have recorded 600 all-time PSU-UCO OFFENSIVE COMPARISON (2017) victories and the Gorillas became just the 33rd program – the first Division II institution – across Total Offense Yards Avg. all levels of college football to reach the 700-win plateau. Central Oklahoma 5620 468.3 Tuskegee is second on the Division II all-time list with 686 victories, followed by Hillsdale (629), Pittsburg State 4709 392.4 Carson-Newman (626) and Central Oklahoma (625). Rushing Offense Yards Avg. UCO has a 625-411-47 (.599) record in 112 seasons of intercollegiate play. Pittsburg State 2751 229.2 Central Oklahoma 2186 182.2 Passing Offense Yards Avg. QUICK STRIKE OFFENSE Central Oklahoma 3434 286.2 The Pitt State offense has exhibited a penchant for being a “quick strike” unit. Pittsburg State 1958 163.2 During the last 13 seasons (2005-17), the Pitt State offense has generated 844 scoring drives Scoring Offense Points Avg. (701 TDs, 143 FGs) and averaged just 2:56 of elapsed time per drive. [Overtime scoring drives not included Central Oklahoma 452 37.7 Pittsburg State 382 31.8 in elapsed time figures.] Passing Efficiency C-A-TD-I Yards Rat. 2005 97 scoring drives (86 TDs, 11 FGs)...... 2:40 elapsed time 2012 51 scoring drives (40 TDs, 11 FGs)...... 2:58 elapsed time Central Oklahoma 265-396-33-6 3434 164.2 2006 79 scoring drives (72 TDs, 7 FGs)...... 2:14 elapsed time 2013 83 scoring drives (70 TDs, 13 FGs)...... 2:29 elapsed time Pittsburg State 155-294-15-10 1958 118.7 2007 64 scoring drives (55 TDs, 9 FGs)...... 3:02 elapsed time 2014 74 scoring drives (53 TDs, 21 FGs)...... 3:06 elapsed time 2008 69 scoring drives (61 TDs, 8 FGs)...... 3:23 elapsed time 2015 50 scoring drives (41 TDs, 9 FGs)...... 2:53 elapsed time Kickoff Returns No/Yards Avg. 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 40 /814 20.4 2010 41 scoring drives (34 TDs, 7 FGs)...... 3:04 elapsed time 2017 56 scoring drives (42 TDs, 14 FGs)...... 3:18 elapsed time Central Oklahoma 34/654 19.2 2011 78 scoring drives (60 TDs, 18 FGs)...... 2:54 elapsed time Third Down Conversions Tot Pct. Central Oklahoma 70/161 43.48% The Gorillas have been highly successful when they are quick out of the gates. Pitt State has Pittsburg State 76/188 40.4% scored on its opening drive 72 times (61 TDs, 11 FGs) in the last 155 games, posting a 64-8 (.889) Time of Possession Avg record in those games. By contrast, Pitt State is 47-36 (.566) in games it doesn’t score on its Pittsburg State 33:19 opening drive during the same span. Central Oklahoma 33:07 Penalties Tot/Yds Avg Pittsburg State 61/537 44.8 THE PITT STATE OFFENSE Central Oklahoma 71/693 57.8 Senior John Roderique returns to lead the Pitt State offense for a fourth season. A two-time All-MIAA performer, Roderique will seek to return to form after battling injuries in 2017. PSU-UCO DEFENSIVE COMPARISON (2017) Roderique (6-5, 220) made six starts a year ago, passing for 919 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 335 yards and a score. Total Defense Yards Avg. The Webb City, Mo., native has passed for 4,679 yards and 31 touchdowns in 24 career games Pittsburg State 4149 345.8 for the Gorillas. He also has rushed for 1,119 yards and 14 TDs, compiling 5,798 yards of total Central Oklahoma 5073 422.8 Rushing Defense Yards Avg. offense (241.6 ypg) and accounting for 55 touchdowns. Central Oklahoma 1816 151.3 Up front, the Gorillas return a pair of All-MIAA performers from 2017 in junior tackle Ryan Pittsburg State 1834 152.8 Dodd (6-5, 300) and sophomore guard Zach Thomas (6-4, 311). Passing Defense Yards Avg. Pitt State also welcomes back a pair of seniors – guard Alex Jones (6-5, 326) and tackle Tyler Pittsburg State 2315 192.9 Stiff (6-5, 280) – who have made 10 or more career starts. Sophomores Evan Applegate (6-6, Central Oklahoma 3257 271.4 287) and Tanner Gulick (6-3, 269) and redshirt freshmen Justin Knighton-Smith (6-3, 267) and Scoring Defense Points Avg. Pittsburg State 259 21.6 Minsok Lee (6-4, 282) also figure to battle for significant action. Central Oklahoma 324 27.0 Junior center Benton Sinclair (6-0, 272) also returns and figures to contend for a starting role Passing Eff. Defense C-A-TD-I Yards Rat. this fall. Pittsburg State 178-362-16-13 2315 110.3 The Gorillas offensive line cast average 6 feet, 4 inches and 298 pounds. Central Oklahoma 225-417-22-14 3257 130.3 In the backfield, the Gorillas will look to a talented group of underclassmen to carry the load. Punt Returns No/Yards Avg. Sophomore Tucker Horak is the Gorillas’ top returning ground gainer. Horak (5-10, 182) Pittsburg State 36/481 13.4 Central Oklahoma 14/60 4.3 carried the ball 72 times for 375 yards (5.2 ypc) and one touchdown in 2017. Turnover Margin Mar Avg Junior Keynan Scheurich (5-11, 206) rushed 37 times for 174 yards and six scores, while Pittsburg State +10 +0.83 sophomore D’Vontae Brown (5-11, 226) added six touchdowns in short-yardage situations a Central Oklahoma +10 +0.83 year ago. Sophomore Tyler Adkins (5-10, 194), a leading candidate for the starting role in week Net Punting Tot/Net Avg one, also saw action in seven games a year ago, rushing 14 times for 62 yards (4.4 ypc). Central Oklahoma 53/1765 33.3 Junior Lorenzo West and redshirt sophomore Brenner Clemons lead a talented wide Pittsburg State 65/2113 32.5 receiving corps.

GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG 3 West (5-11, 171) caught 40 passes for 517 yards (18.4 ypc) and Lewis (6-0, 184) registered 28 tackles (24 solo) with one interception five touchdowns as a sophomore in 2017, while Clemons (6-3, 206) and nine pass break-ups before suffering a season-ending injury in averaged 82.5 yards per game before suffering a season-ending injury week nine. that forced him to exercise a medical redshirt. He caught 42 passes for Hornback (6-2, 171) made a team-leading 70 tackles (44 solo) in 2017. 559 yards and four scores in 2016, earning honorable mention All-MIAA He recorded two interceptions, two pass break-ups and blocked a pair honors. of kicks. Junior Dash Cameron (5-10, 189), sophomore Brendan Franklin Selemaea (5-11, 196) enjoyed a solid debut in his freshman season, (6-3, 183) and redshirt freshmen Elijah Harris (5-10, 171) and Bryce recording 40 tackles (28 solo) with 9.0 tackles-for-loss and an MIAA Murphy (6-2, 186) also figure to vie for action for the Gorillas. leading 8.0 quarterback sacks in 10 games played. Franklin caught 15 passes for 146 yards (9.7 ypc) and one TD in 2017. Lewis, Hornback and Selemaea all garnered honorable mention All- At tight end, senior Andy Otting (6-4, 238), junior Jackson Krull MIAA recognition. (6-7, 248) and redshirt sophomore Cole Baughman (6-7, 245) figure to Senior Bradley Payne (6-1, 262), sophomore Gage Kaiser (6-2, 250) battle for playing time. and redshirt freshman Christian Willis (6-1, 265) join Thomas on the interior defensive line. Payne earned honorable mention All-MIAA honors in 2017, making 26 tackles (12 solo) and 1.5 tackles-for-loss. THE PITT STATE DEFENSE Senior José Speer (6-3, 231), junior Ned Bingaman (6-5, 241) and The Gorillas return 10 players that started four or more games in sophomore Levi Wyrick (6-5, 230) all return to the defensive end post. 2017 of the defensive side of the ball, led by an All-America defensive Bingaman started all 12 games in 2017, making 30 tackles (12 solo) lineman in junior Simanu’a Thomas. with 3.0 tackles-for-loss. Wyrick started nine times, recording 19 stops Thomas (6-1, 288) made 36 tackles (21 solo) with 9.0 tackles-for-loss (13 solo) with 2.5 TFLs. and 2.5 quarterback sacks in 2017, earning first-team All-MIAA honors. Junior transfer Cole Morris (6-4, 218) also joins the defensive end He also recorded an interception and a pass break-up and he forced a cast along with redshirt junior Elijah Jeffcoat (6-3, 200) and redshirt fumble and recovered another. freshman Keiondre Hall (6-4, 210). Additionally, the Gorillas welcome back four All-MIAA performers In the secondary, senior Matt Magee (6-0, 199) and junior Creighton in the secondary: senior safety Marcus Brantley, senior cornerback Sanders (6-1, 189) also return at the safety positions, while senior Carnell Lewis, junior safety Josh Hornback and sophomore safety Paul Davis (5-10, 173), junior Keeyon Incle (6-0, 174) and sophomore Morgan Selemaea. Tyshawn Johnson (5-11, 157) return at cornerback. Brantley (5-10, 190) logged 66 tackles (39 solo) with 6.5 tackles-for- Sanders made 49 tackles with two pass break-ups and two forced loss in 11 games last year. He also recorded two pass break-ups, two fumbles last year, while Davis logged 19 tackles, three interceptions fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles while earning second-team and four pass break-ups. All-MIAA recognition.

2018 NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll [Rel. AUG. 13, 2018] School (1st votes) W-L Pts. Prev. Season Opener Head Coach 1. Texas A&M-Commerce (13) 14-1 748 1 Aug. 30, vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville Colby Carthel 2. West Florida (14) 11-4 721 2 Aug. 30, vs. No. 22 Carson-Newman Pete Shinnick 3. Minnesota State (2) 13-1 691 4 Aug. 30, vs. Southwest Minnesota State 4. Indiana (Pa.) (2) 13-1 666 3 Aug. 30, at No. 15 Ashland Paul Tortorella 5. Fort Hays State 11-1 591 8 Aug. 30, vs. No. 18 Central Missouri Chris Brown 5. Northwest Missouri 9-3 591 16 Aug. 30, vs. Missouri Western Rich Wright 7. Harding 11-4 550 6 Aug. 30, at Henderson State Paul Simmons 8. Ferris State 11-2 5-3 5 Aug. 30, vs. East Stroudsburg Tony Annese 9. Central Washington 11-1 494 7 Sept. 1, at Eastern Washington Ian Shoemaker 10. Grand Valley State 8-3 478 NR Aug. 30, vs. No. 13 Indianapolis Matt Mitchell 11. Midwestern State 10-1 473 11 Sept. 1, vs. Humboldt State Bill Maskill 12. West Alabama 10-3 470 12 Aug. 30, vs. Lenoir-Rhyne 13. Indianapolis 11-1 402 13 Aug. 30, at No. 10 Grand Valley State Bob Bartolomeo 14. Colorado State-Pueblo 9-3 4-1 17 Stept. 1, vs. Dixie State 15. Ashland 11-2 350 10 Aug. 30, vs. No. 4 Indiana (Pa.) Lee Owens 16. Shepherd (W. Va.) 10-1 332 14 Sept. 1, at Notre Dame (Ohio) Ernie McCook 17. Assumption 11-2 292 9 Sept. 1, vs. Kutztown Andy McKenzie 18. Central Missouri 9-3 2-9 NR Aug. 30, at No. 5 Fort Hays State Jim Svoboda 19. West Georgia 9-4 196 19 Sept. 1, vs. Catawba 20. Sioux Falls (S.D.) 9-3 158 20 Aug. 30, vs. Concordia-St. Paul Jon Anderson 21. Winona State 10-2 134 15 Aug. 30, at Wayne State (Neb.) Tom Sawyer 22. Carson-Newman 8-3 118 NR Aug. 30, at No. 2 West Florida Mike Turner 23. Ohio Dominican 7-3 105 NR Aug. 30, vs. California (Pa.) Kelly Cummings 24. Ouachita Baptist 9-3 102 NR Aug. 30, at Northwestern Oklahoma Todd Knight 25. Findlay 10-3 101 22 Sept. 1, at Kentucky Wesleyan Rob Keys Others Receiving Votes: California (Pa.), 89; Delta State, 74; West Chester, 74; Colorado Mesa, 66; Bowie State, 60; Virginia State, 51; Minnesota Duluth, 41; Albany State (Ga.), 39; Florida Tech, 36; Colorado Mines, 34; Shippensburg, 31; Tuskegee, 26; Wingate, 25; Azusa Pacific, 22; Valdosta State, 22;Pittsburg State, 21; Nortre Dame (Ohio), 18; Eastern New Mexico, 17; Edinboro, 15; Missouri Western, 14; Bloomsburg, 13; Emporia State, 11; Central Oklahoma, 9; LIU Post, 8; Slippery Rock, 8; Augustana (S.D.), 5; Fairmont State (W. Va.), 5; Humboldt State, 4; Catawaba, 3; Fayetteville State (N.C.), 3; Hillsdale, 3; Southern Arkansas, 1, Washburn 1.

4 GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG Junior transfer KiAnte Hardin also figures to impact Pitt State’s cornerback corps. Hardin (5-11, 180) played two years at the University THE LAST TIME… of Minnesota (2015-16). He started seven of eight games as a PSU shut out an opponent: 9/20/14, at Washburn (42-0) PSU was shut out: 11/24/01, at North Dakota (38-0) sophomore in 2016, making 39 tackles with two interceptions and six PSU rallied from a 4th quarter deficit: 10/3/15, vs. Missouri Western (trailed 27-21; won 31-27) pass break-ups. PSU lost 4th quarter lead, game: 10/7/17, vs. Fort Hays State (led 17-14; lost 21-17) At linebacker, the Gorillas return a pair of veteran players in seniors PSU committed 2 or fewer penalties: 9/30/17, vs. Washburn (2 penalties - 10 yards) Demetrius Bernard and Darian Taylor. PSU eclipsed 400 yards rushing: 10/24/09, vs. Fort Hays State (406 yards) Bernard, an honorable mention All-MIAA selection as a sophomore PSU eclipsed 500 yards rushing: 10/2/04, at Washburn (538 yards) A Gorilla eclipsed 100 yards rushing: 12/2/17, Michael Rose vs. Arkansas Tech (155) in 2015, made 40 tackles (25 solo) last year with 6.0 tackles-for-loss and A Gorilla eclipsed 200 yards rushing: 10/21/17, Michael Rose vs. Emporia State (202) 3.0 quarterback sacks. A Gorilla eclipsed 300 yards rushing: 11/11/05, Germaine Race vs. Central Missouri (309) Taylor (6-3, 214) made 54 tackles (36 solo) with 9.5 tackles-for-loss A Gorilla rushed for 4 TDs: 11/22/08, Brandon Clark vs. Northwest Missouri (4 TDs) and 2.0 quarterback sacks, earning honorable mention All-MIAA honors 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) last fall. A Gorilla eclipsed 300 yards passing: 10/22/16, John Roderique, vs. Emporia State (473 yards) Senior Carter Anchors (6-1, 200), juniors Jacob Carpenter (6-2, 230) 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) and Brett McDonald (6-2, 224) and sophomore Kaden Roy (6-5, 227) PSU eclipsed 600 yards of total offense: 10/15/16, vs Missouri Western (659 yards) also return to the linebacking corps. PSU eclipsed 700 yards of total offense: 9/28/13, at Lincoln (787 yards) 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) PITT STATE SPECIAL TEAMS A Gorilla eclipsed 100 yards receiving: 11/11/17, Austin Panko (108 yds) vs. Missouri Southern Senior ‘ returns for a fourth season to handle Pitt State’s punting A Gorilla eclipsed 200 yards receiving: 11/8/14, Marquise Cushon (221 yards) vs. Central Missouri A Gorilla caught 2 TDs: 10/22/16, Levi Copelin, vs. Emporia State (3 TDs) duties. Anchors (6-1, 200) earned third-team All-America and first-team A Gorilla caught 3 TDs: 10/22/16, Levi Copelin, vs. Emporia State (3 TDs) All-MIAA honors in 2016. He punted 42 times for a 37.1-yard average PSU returned a punt for a TD: 9/16/17, Austin Panko, 73 yards vs. Northeastern State * with 16 kicks inside the opponent 20 yard line last year. PSU returned a kickoff for a TD: 10/1/16, Lorenzo West, 93 yards vs. Washburn PSU returned an interception for a TD: 11/11/17, Juanté Baldwin, 40 yards vs. Missouri Southern Sophomore Jared Vincent (5-11, 179) returns to handle placekicking PSU returned a fumble for a TD: 9/16/17, Marcus Brantley, 29 yards vs. Northeastern State duties. Vincent converted 14 of 17 (.824) field goals and 44 of 48 PATs PSU had a punt returned for a TD: 9/1/16, Jaylen Zachery, Central Missouri (73 yards) * in 2017. 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) Sophomore Todd Morrow (5-10, 173) is expected to handle the PSU had a fumble returned for a TD: 11/7/15, Josh Powell, Central Missouri (33 yards) Gorillas’ kickoff chores for a second straight season, while seniorConner * excluding blocks Kaifes (6-1, 206) is expected to handle Pitt State’s deep snapping chores again this fall. Juniors Lorenzo West and KiAnte Hardin are leading candidates to handle the Gorillas’ kick returning chores. West returned 13 kickoffs for a 19.7-yard average in 2017. He averaged 27.2 yards on 19 kickoff returns in 2016. Hardin and sophomore Tucker Horak figure to serve as the Gorillas’ primary punt returners.

SCOUTING THE BRONCHOS Central Oklahoma returns five starters from an offensive unit that 37.7 points and 468.3 yards of total offense per game. Sophomore quarterback Keats Calhoun is expected to direct the UCO offense this fall. Calhoun (6-1, 200) saw limited action in three games as a redshirt freshman for the Bronchos in 2017. The left-hander competed three of four passes for 26 yards and a TD. Senior running back Clay McKenzie returns following a medical redshirt season in 2017. McKenzie (5-11, 200) has compiled 2,645 rushing yards with 37 career TDs. Junior wide receiver L’Elliott Curry is the Broncho’s top statistical returning wide receiver. Curry (6-2, 215) caught 32 passes for 600 yards (18.8 ypc) and six TDs in 2017. UCO welcomes back nine starters to a defensive cast that allowed 27.0 points and 422.7 yards of total offense per game a year ago. Senior linebacker Colton Lindsey led the team with 100 tackles (39 solo) last year. Lindsey (6-4, 220) made 6.5 tackles-for-loss, registered three pass break-ups and forced two fumbles as well. Senior linebacker Alex Figueroa (6-4, 240) also posted 79 tackles (37 solo) with a team-leading 11.5 tackles-for-loss and 5.0 quarterback sacks last season.

GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG 5 PITT STATE “GORILLAS” 2-DEEP PITTSBURG STATE OFFENSE PITTSBURG STATE DEFENSE WR 8 Lorenzo West (5-11, 171, Jr.) DL 91 Ned Bingaman (6-5, 241, Jr.) 34 Bryce Murphy (6-2, 186, Fr.-RS) 55 Keiondre Hall (6-4, 210, Fr.-RS) TE 89 Andy Otting (6-4, 238, Sr.) DL 94 Bradley Payne (6-1, 262, Sr.) 85 Cole Baughman (6-7, 245, So.) 95 Christian Willis (6-1, 265, Fr.-RS) LT 70 Tyler Stiff (6-5, 280, Sr.) DL 92 Simanu’a Thomas (6-0, 278, Jr.) 72 Evan Applegate (6-6, 287, So.) 96 Gage Kaiser (6-2, 250, So.) LG 74 Zach Thomas (6-4, 311, So.) DL 54 Cole Morris (6-4, 218, Jr.) 64 Alex Jones (6-5, 313, Sr.) 48 Levi Wyrick (6-5, 230, So.) C 68 Benton Sinclair (6-0, 272, Jr.) LB 47 Demetrius Bernard (6-0, 238, Sr.) 56 Anders Vance (6-1, 264, So.) OR 10 Kaden Roy (6-5, 227, So.) 53 Norris Floyd, Jr. (6-0, 337, So.) LB 11 Darian Taylor (6-3, 214, Sr.) RG 60 Tanner Gulick (6-3, 269, So.) 5 Carter Anchors (6-1, 200, Sr.) 77 Justin Knighton-Smith (6-3, 267, Fr.-RS) CB 1 KiAnte Hardin (5-11, 180, Jr.) RT 73 Ryan Dodd (6-5, 300, Jr.) 12 Tyshawn Johnson (5-11, 157, So.) 79 Minsok Lee (6-4, 282, So.) S 7 Morgan Selemaea (5-11, 196, So.) WR 18 Brenner Clemons (6-3, 206, So.) 2 Matt Magee (6-0, 199, Sr.) 82 Dash Cameron (5-10, 189, Jr.) S 6 Josh Hornback (6-2, 171, Jr.) WR 9 Brendon Franklin (6-3, 183, So.) 20 Creighton Sanders (6-1, 189, Jr.) 25 Elijah Harris (5-10, 171, Fr.-RS) S 33 Marcus Brantley (5-10, 190, Sr.) QB 19 John Roderique (6-5, 220, Sr.) 13 Connor Howard (5-11, 191, So.) 17 Brady Bradbury (6-3, 200, Fr.-RS) CB 21 Keeyon Incle (6-0, 174, Jr.) RB 28 Tyler Adkins (5-10, 194, So.) 4 William Bazzle IV (6-2, 182, So.) 22 Tucker Horak (5-10, 182, So.) OR 3 Kiah Kintchen (5-8, 167, Jr.) P 5 Carter Anchors (6-1, 200, Sr.) PR 1 KiAnte Hardin (5-11, 180, Jr.) PK 27 Jared Vincent (5-11, 179, So.) 22 Tucker Horak (5-10, 182, So.) KO 45 Todd Morrow (5-10, 173, So.) KR 1 KiAnte Hardin (5-11, 180, Jr.) LS 49 Conner Kaifes (6-1, 206, Sr.) 8 Lorenzo West (5-11, 171, Jr.) H 45 Todd Morrow (5-10, 173, So.)

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA OFFENSE CENTRAL OKLAHOMA DEFENSE WR 10 Ronald Turner (6-4, 190, Sr.) DE 42 Noah Ingram (6-1, 255, So.) 81 Everett Jefferson (6-2, 185, So.) 1 Justin Stewart (6-3, 235, Sr.) WR 13 Ronald Monroe (6-3, 200, Jr.) DT 51 Carson Smith (6-2, 315, Sr.) 5 Dustin Basks (5-9, 170, Jr.) 94 Mike Rios (6-3, 290, So.) LT 50 Tyler Stilwell (6-2, 284, Jr.) DT 75 Kahewai Kaaiawaawa (6-3, 300, Jr.) 72 Jacob Blair (6-8, 275, Sr.) 96 Jordan Stafford (6-4, 233, Sr.) LG 55 Seth Carmack (6-1, 265, Fr.-RS) DE 35 Eli Hooks (6-1, 220, Sr.) 73 J.W. Morrow (6-3, 290, Fr.-RS) 99 Trey Wormington (6-6, 230, Sr.) C 52 Nick George (6-1, 295, Jr.) OLB 11 Alex Figueroa (6-4, 240, Sr.) 58 Ben Raulston (6-4, 255, Jr.) 24 Broc Berus (6-0, 210, Fr.-RS) RG 77 Noah Hammons (6-2, 290, Sr.) MLB 27 Colton Lindsey (6-4, 220, Sr.) 74 Chase Slack (6-5, 300, Fr.-RS) 40 Dillon Hall (6-0, 230, Jr.) RT 72 Jacob Blair (6-8, 275, Sr.) OLB 30 Bryan Burns (6-0, 215, Jr.) 61 David Seagle (6-2, 280, Jr.) 9 Chris Pogi (6-1, 215, Jr.) WR 15 L’liott Curry (6-2, 215, Jr.) CB 21 Kolby Underwood (5-10, 170, Fr.-RS) 17 Mekail Hall (6-3, 180, Fr.-RS) 3 Barry Higdon (6-3, 200, Sr.) HB 85 Daunte McGee (6-4, 260, Fr.-RS) FS 14 O’Shay Harris (6-1, 185, Jr.) 88 Daxton Williams (6-4, 260, Jr.) 25 Addison Staggs (5-9, 180, Sr.) QB 18 Keats Calhoon (6-2, 200, So.) SS 8 Derek Loccident (6-2, 195, Fr.-RS) 7 Will Collins (6-0, 200, So.) 28 Jakarri Hunt (5-11, 180, Jr.) RB 23 Clay McKenzie (5-11, 205, Sr.) CB 12 Malik Walker (5-10, 175. Sr.) 20 Jake Standlee (6-0, 190, So.) 2 Deion Hallmon (6-0, 180, Sr.)

PK 34 Alex Quevedo (6-0, 165, Fr.) P 49 Jay Tedesco (6-1, 192, So.) LS 46 Josh Autaubo (6-0, 210, So.) H 7 Will Collins (6-0, 200, So.) KR 15 L’liott Curry (6-2, 215, Jr.) PR 5 Dustin Basks (5-9, 170, Jr.) 5 Dustin Basks (5-9, 170, Jr.) 17 Mekail Hall (6-3, 180, Fr.-RS)

6 GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG PITT STATE NUMERICAL ROSTER NO NAME POS HT WT CL EXP HOMETOWN NO NAME POS HT WT CL EXP HOMETOWN 1 KiAnte Hardin CB 5-11 180 Jr. TR Webb City, Mo. 80 Bryce Barto TE 6-3 228 So. SQ Frontenac, Kan. 2 Matt Magee S 6-0 199 Sr. 3L Carl Junction, Mo. 81 Jackson Krull TE 6-7 248 Jr. 2L Smithville, Mo. 3 Kiah Kintchen RB 5-8 167 Jr. 2L Kansas City, Mo. 82 Dash Cameron WR 5-10 189 Jr. 1L Herman, Neb. 4 William Bazzle IV CB 6-2 182 So. 1L Kansas City, Mo. 83 Sam Randall WR 6-1 194 Jr. SQ Stilwell, Kan. 5 Carter Anchors LB/P 6-1 200 Sr. 3L Kansas City, Mo. 84 Colter Hullings WR 6-0 182 So. SQ Wichita, Kan. 6 Josh Hornback S 6-2 171 Jr. 2L Wichita, Kan. 85 Cole Baughman TE 6-7 245 So. RS Cedar Park, Texas 7 Morgan Selemaea S 5-11 196 So. 1L Harrisonville, Mo. 86 Grayson Handel WR 6-0 174 Sr. SQ Lees Summit, Mo. 8 Lorenzo West WR 5-11 171 Jr. 2L Lawton, Okla. 87 Alex Wilson TE 6-6 277 Fr. RS Paola, Kan. 9 Brendon Franklin WR 6-3 183 So. 1L Broken Arrow, Okla. 88 Garrett Haskins WR 5-9 172 So. RS Wichita, Kan. 89 Andy Otting TE 6-4 238 Sr. 2L Topeka, Kan. 10 Kaden Roy LB 6-5 227 So. 1L Webb City, Mo. 11 Darian Taylor LB 6-3 214 Sr. 3L Manhattan, Kan. 90 José Speer DE 6-3 231 Sr. 3L Webb City, Mo. 12 Tyshawn Johnson CB 5-11 157 So. 1L Pinewood, S.C. 91 Ned Bingaman DE 6-5 241 Jr. 2L Overland Park, Kan. 13 Connor Howard S 5-11 191 So. TR Brownwood, Texas 92 Simanu’a Thomas DL 6-0 278 Jr. 2L Independence, Mo. 14 Matt Harman QB 6-3 212 Fr. RS Cashion, Okla. 93 Kyler Ray DE 6-3 230 So. SQ Kuna, Idaho 15 Jaylon Myers S 6-2 181 Sr. TR Augusta, Ga. 94 Bradley Payne DL 6-1 262 Sr. 2L Cheney, Kan. 16 Paul Davis CB 5-10 173 Sr. 1L Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 95 Christian Wills DL 6-1 265 R-Fr. RS Belleville, Ill. 17 B.J. Bradbury QB 6-3 200 Fr. RS Adair, Okla. 96 Gage Kaiser DL 6-2 250 So. 1L Broken Arrow, Okla. 18 Brenner Clemons WR 6-3 206 So. 1L Lees Summit, Mo. 97 Danny Williams DL 6-4 259 Jr. SQ Wentzville, Mo. 19 John Roderique QB 6-5 220 Sr. 3L Webb City, Mo. 98 Braxton Early DL 6-2 278 Sr. 2L Grove Hill, Ala. 99 Zeke Wall DL 6-1 276 Fr. HS Webb City, Mo. 20 Creighton Sanders S 6-1 189 Jr. 2L Wichita, Kan. 21 Keeyon Incle CB 6-0 174 Jr. 2L Blue Springs, Mo. ADDITIONAL SQUAD MEMBERS 22 Tucker Horak RB 5-10 182 So. 1L Rossville, Kan. Anthony Albertini DE 6-2 215 Fr. HS St. Paul, Kan. 23 DeMarcus Edwards RB 5-11 210 Sr. 1L Lees Summit, Mo. Stefan Banda WR 5-11 170 Fr. HS Bentonville, Ark. 24 Carnell Lewis CB 6-0 184 Sr. 1L Raleigh, N.C. Keaton Burroughs RB 6-0 198 So. TR Webb City, Mo. 25 Elijah Harris WR 5-10 171 Fr. RS Pittsburg, Kan. Zay’shawn Carter-Weston CB 5-10 162 R-Fr. RS Carl Junction, Mo. 26 Jonathan Gilkey CB 5-9 179 Sr. 1L Lee’s Summit, Mo. Joe Clune DL 6-1 290 Fr. HS Kansas City, Mo. 27 Jared Vincent PK/P 5-11 179 So. 1L Claremore, Okla. Masen Cook LB 6-0 225 So. TR Webb City, Mo. 28 Tyler Adkins RB 5-10 194 So. 1L Broken Arrow, Okla. Payton Copher S 6-0 190 Fr. HS Springdale, Ark. 29 Brett McDonald LB 6-2 224 Jr. 2L Lamar, Mo. Leighton Cushinberry DL 6-2 288 Fr. HS Atchison, Kan. Fred Daughtry, Jr. WR 5-11 174 Jr. TR Tallahasee, Fla. 30 Brady Bradbury S 5-10 200 Sr. 3L Adair, Okla. Dalton Davis DL 6-3 231 Fr. HS Lamar, Mo. 31 Keynan Scheurich RB 5-11 206 Jr. 2L Carl Junction, Mo. Clayton Dunning WR 6-3 190 Fr. HS Aurora, Mo. 32 D’Vontae Brown RB 5-11 226 So. 1L Independence, Mo. Ben Ewing RB 6-0 224 So. TR Overland Park, Kan. 33 Marcus Brantley S 5-10 190 Sr. 1L Tempe, Ariz. Grant Fairchild LB 6-3 194 Fr. HS Andale, Kan. 34 Bryce Murphy WR 6-2 186 Fr. RS Neosho, Mo. Justin Finnigan OL 6-2 276 Fr. HS Kansas City, Mo. 35 Alex Derryberry S 6-0 172 So. 1L Carthage, Mo. Jared Flood S 5-10 170 Fr. HS Kansas City, Mo. 36 Zack Roark S 6-1 184 So. SQ Pittsburg, Kan. Jeffrey Fordjour S 6-1 194 Fr. HS Wylie, Texas 37 Keegan Duncan LS 6-1 212 So. SQ Lamar, Mo. Drake Gammon TE 6-6 220 Fr. HS Overland Park, Kan. 38 Lawrence Dixon WR 5-10 175 Fr. RS Grand Prairie, Texas Romello Hamilton DE 6-3 210 Jr. TR Goldsboro, N.C. 39 Brandon Mlekus S 5-11 185 Fr. RS Frontenac, Kan. Luke Hardman WR 6-1 194 R-Fr. RS Lamar, Mo. Lawrence Harris Jr. TE 6-3 238 Fr. HS Tulsa, Okla. 40 Elijah Jeffcoat DE 6-3 200 Jr. RS Gilbert, Ariz. Devin Hillmon S 6-0 179 Fr. HS Tulsa, Okla. 41 Jon Meyer TE 6-5 245 So. SQ Overland Park, Kan. Jai’len Jones S 6-2 197 R-Fr. RS Kansas City, Mo. 42 Adrian Scroggins S 6-0 181 So. TR Pittsburg, Kan. Delvin Jordan DE 6-0 227 R-Fr. RS Sand Springs, Okla. 43 Joe Riggins DE 6-1 200 So. 1L Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Malcolm Mayes LB 6-0 211 Fr. RS Royal Oak Township, Mich. 44 Alex Turner TE 6-5 251 Fr. RS Monett, Mo. Biyron McGrew CB 6-1 172 R-Fr. RS Fort Smith, Ark. 45 Todd Morrow PK/P 5-10 173 So. 1L Lamar, Mo. Gasevan McGrue CB 5-8 159 Fr. HS Wylie, Texas 46 Terrence Hoskin WR 6-2 222 Sr. SQ St. Louis, Mo. Brady Newland LS 6-2 217 So. TR Liberty, Mo. 47 Demetrius Bernard LB 6-0 238 Sr. 3L OFallon, Mo. Tyrece Parker CB 6-2 190 Jr. TR Topeka, Kan. 48 Levi Wyrick DE 6-5 230 So. 1L Elk City, Kan. Thatcher Robertson LB 5-11 210 Fr. HS Overland Park, Kan. 49 Conner Kaifes LS 6-1 206 Jr. 1 Shawnee, Kan. Elijah Robinson DE 6-2 197 Fr. HS Webb City, Mo. Jordon Rogers LB 6-0 207 Fr. HS Webb City, Mo. 50 P.J. Sarwinski LB 6-1 210 Fr. RS Galena, Kan. Sherrick Rogers RB 6-0 201 So. TR Pittsburg, Kan. 51 Britton Caudill LB 6-3 216 Fr. RS Pea Ridge, Ark. Cooper Schettler OL 6-4 276 Fr. HS Carlisle, Iowa 52 Garrett Normand LB 6-1 210 So. SQ Pittsburg, Kan. Mak Sexton QB 6-1 202 Fr. HS Leander, Texas 53 Norris Floyd, Jr. OL 6-0 337 So. 1L Forney, Texas Adam Smith S 5-10 176 R-Fr. RS Atchison, Kan. 54 Cole Morris DE 6-4 218 Jr. TR Shawnee, Kan. T.D. Smith TE 6-3 236 Fr. HS Piedmont, Okla. 55 Keiondre Hall DE 6-4 210 Fr. RS Columbia, Mo. Carson Stout WR 5-11 140 Fr. HS Collinsville, Oka. 56 Anders Vance OL 6-1 264 So. SQ Louisburg, Kan. Tomas Stringer RB 6-0 210 Fr. RS Topeka, Kan. 57 Jacob Carpenter LB 6-2 230 Jr. 2L Savonburg, Kan. Michael Toney OL 6-3 276 Fr. HS Bentonville, Ark. 58 Dylan Smith LB 6-0 231 So. 1L Stilwell, Kan. Jarod Toogood TE 6-5 247 So. SQ Salina, Kan. 59 Kaden Brannin DL 6-4 232 Jr. 1L Carl Junction, Mo. Riley Watkins QB 6-0 197 Fr. HS Republic, Mo. Joe Watskey LB 6-0 232 Fr. HS Edwardsville, Kan. 60 Tanner Gulick OL 6-3 269 So. SQ Harrisonville, Mo. Anthony Wilkerson WR 5-9 175 Fr. RS Lamar, Mo. 61 Chandler Saied PK/P 6-1 180 Fr. RS Broken Arrow, Okla. Max Wilson LB 6-0 188 Fr. HS Pittsburg, Kan. 62 Kassidy Lemons PK 6-2 213 Sr. SQ Hutchinson, Kan. Drew Winn RB 6-1 176 Fr. HS Pea Ridge, Ark. 64 Alex Jones OL 6-5 313 Sr. 3L Lawrence, Kan. 65 Will Stringer OL 6-3 276 So. SQ Topeka, Kan. PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 67 Antoine Robison OL 6-4 244 Fr. RS Denison, Texas 3 Kiah Kintchen… KY kint-CHEN 68 Benton Sinclair OL 6-0 272 Jr. 2L Lees Summit, Mo. 7 Morgan Selemaea… sal-uh-MAY-uh 69 Nathan Woods DL 6-4 228 Fr. RS Pittsburg, Kan. 19 John Roderique… ROD-er-rick 21 Keeyon Incle… KEE-on INK-uhl 70 Tyler Stiff OL 6-5 280 Sr. 3L Liberty, Mo. 31 Keynan Scheurich… SURE-ick 71 Cody Hastings OL 6-4 284 So. SQ Carbondale, Kan. 49 Conner Kaifes… KAY-fuss 72 Evan Applegate OL 6-6 287 So. TR Shawnee, Kan. 55 Keiondre Hall… KEY-on-dray 73 Ryan Dodd OL 6-5 300 Jr. 2L Lees Summit, Mo. 81 Jackson Krull… CRUEL 74 Zach Thomas OL 6-4 311 So. 1L McKinney, Texas 86 Grayson Handel… HON-dull 76 Jared Green OL 6-4 294 So. SQ Overland Park, Kan. 92 Simanu’a (Sima) Thomas… SEE-muh 77 Justin Knighton-Smith OL 6-3 267 R-Fr. RS Duncanville, Texas 96 Gage Kaiser… KY-ser 78 Minsok Lee OL 6-4 282 So. SQ Chesterfield, Mo. 79 Sam Gibson TE 6-6 250 So. SQ Woodstock, Ill.

COACHING STAFF: Tim Beck, Head Coach; Dave Wiemers, Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator; Nate Dreiling, Defensive Coordinator; Matt Karleskint, Wide Receivers; Josh Lattimer, Defensive Line; John Pierce, Running Backs; Carl Roth, Linebackers; Keeston Terry, Cornerbacks; Steve Wells, Offensive Line;Larry Garman, In-Season Recruiting; Luke Miller, Tight Ends; Terry Szucs, Defensive Line; Matt Nelson, Strength Training/Nutrition; Bo Farrow, Graduate Assistant; Ramsey Hamilton, Graduate Assistant; Thomas LePage, Graduate Assistant; Andrew Nichols, Graduate Assistant; Travis Young, Graduate Assistant.

GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG 7 2017 FINAL SEASON STATISTICS

8 GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG 9 10 GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • PITTSBURG 11 12 GAME #1 • GORILLAS VS. BRONCHOS • AUG. 30, 2018 • 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 Franklin Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko West Roderique Rose Northwest Missouri Franklin Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko West LePage Rose Nebraska-Kearney Franklin Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko West LePage Rose Missouri Southern West Wilson Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko Otting LePage Rose Arkansas Tech Franklin Otting Funk Z. Thomas Farrow Wortham Dodd Panko West LePage Rose 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 Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Wyrick Taylor Fugitt Baldwin Simmons Sanders Hornback Lewis Northwest Missouri Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Wyrick Taylor Fugitt Baldwin Selemaea Brantley Hornback Lewis Nebraska-Kearney Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Wyrick Taylor Fugitt Baldwin Selemaea Sanders Brantley Davis Missouri Southern Bingaman Payne S. Thomas Wyrick Taylor Fugitt Baldwin Selemaea Brantley Hornback Davis Arkansas Tech Cooper Thomas (DT) Bernard (DE) Incle (CB) Taylor Fugitt Baldwin Selemaea Hornback Sanders Davis

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