DIVISION III FOOTBALL RECORDS Individual Records 2 Team Records 11 Annual Champions, All-Time Leaders 16 Team Champions 45 All-Time Team Won-Lost Records 54 Winningest Teams by Decade 57 National Poll Rankings 60 Undefeated, Untied Teams 62 Streaks and Rivalries 66 Trophy Games 67 Stadiums 68 Statistical Trends 71 Classification History 72 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 Most Games Gaining 300 division reorganization plan was adopted by the Freshman Yards or More special NCAA Convention in August 1973. Season Season 571—Greg Troutman, Juniata, 2001 (3,122 12—Joe Callahan, Wesley, 2015 (played 13 yards) games) Also holds per-game record with 57.1 (571 in 10) Career TOTAL OFFENSE 30—Alex Tanney, Monmouth (IL), $2007-11 Most Yards Gained $See initial page for explanation. (Rushing Plus Passing) Half Most Consecutive Games Most Plays 517—Justin Peery, Westminster (MO) vs. Bethel (TN), Nov. 8, 1997 (497 passing, 20 rushing) Gaining 300 Yards or More Quarter Game 37—Justin Peery, Westminster (MO) vs. 723—Zamir Amin, Menlo vs. Cal Lutheran, Oct. Season MacMurray, Nov. 14, 1998 (4th) 7, 2000 (731 passing, -8 rushing) 10—Josh Brehm, Alma, 2006 (entire season) Half Season 59—Justin Peery, Westminster (MO) vs. Bethel 5,466—Joe Callahan, Wesley, 2015 (398 rush- Gaining 4,000 Yards (TN), Nov. 8, 1997 (2nd); Mike Wallace, Ohio ing, 5,068 passing) (13 games) Wesleyan vs. Denison, Oct. 3, 1981 (2nd) Per-game record—465.1, Justin Peery, Rushing and 2,000 Yards Game Westminster (MO), 1998 (4,651 in 10) Passing 98—Shane Brozowski, Castleton vs. Norwich, Career Nov. 6, 2010 (28 rushes, 70 passes; 419 Career 14,568—Kevin Burke, Mount Union, 2011-14 Ayrton Scott, Augsburg, 2012-15 (4,242 rushing yards); Mackenzie McGrady, Alma vs. (2,481 rushing, 12,087 passing) UW-River Falls, Sept. 26, 2009 (14 rushes, 84 & 10,281 passing); Chris Spriggs, Denison, Per-game record—364.6, Brett Elliott, Linfield, 1983-86 (4,248 rushing & 2,799 passing) passes; 606 yards); Justin Peery, Westminster 2004-05 (8,751 in 24) (MO) vs. MacMurray, Nov. 14, 1998 (21 rush- es, 77 passes; 628 yards) Most Yards Gained by a Gaining 3,000 Yards Season Rushing and 3,000 Yards 662—Steve Slowke, Alma, 2001 (3,630 yards) Freshman Also holds per-game record with 66.2 (662 in 10) Season Passing Career 3,681—Ayrton Scott, Augsburg, 2012 (492 Career 2,240—Josh Vogelbach, Guilford, 2005-08 plays) P.J. Settles, Rhodes, 2015-18 (3,000 rushing (13,904 yards) Also holds per-game record with 368.1 (3,681 & 8,132 passing); Ayrton Scott, Augsburg, Also holds per-game record with 56.0 (2,240 in 10) 2012-15 (4,242 rushing & 10,281 passing); in 40) Clay Sampson (TB), Denison, 1977-80 (3,726 rushing & 3,194 passing) Individual Records 2 Highest Average Gain Longest Rush Most Seasons Gaining 1,000 99 yards—20 times. Most recent: Payton Bowdry, Per Play Northwestern-St. Paul vs. Minn.-Morris, Oct. Yards or More Season 13, 2018; John Pyles, Otterbein vs. Capital, Career (Min. 2,500 yards) 12.4—Adam Ryan, Oct. 10, 2015; Will McGhee, Randolph-Macon 4—Tre Frederick, Randolph-Macon, 2016-19; Wilmington (OH), 1999 (280 for 3,478) vs. Emory & Henry, Oct. 5, 2013 Emmanuel Stewart, Adrian, 2014-15, 17-18; Career John Smith, Husson, 2014-17; Dan Andrews, (Min. 6,000 yards) 9.8—Brett Elliott, Linfield, Most Yards Gained by a Brockport, 2013-16; Melikke Van Alstyne, 2004-05 (895 for 8,751) Framingham St., 2010-12; Levell Coppage, (Min. 10,000 yards) 8.9—D’Angelo Fulford, Freshman Wis.-Whitewater, 2008-11; Nate Kmic, Mount Mount Union, 2016-19 (1,211 for 10,815) Union, 2005-08; Steve Tardif, Maine Maritime, Season 1996-99; Carey Bender, Coe, 1991-94; Steve 2,176—Robert Heller, Waynesburg, 2007 (383 Dixon, Beloit, 1990-93; Jim Romagna, Loras, Most Touchdowns rushes) 1989-92; Joe Dudek, Plymouth St., 1982-85; Also holds per-game record with 197.8 (2,176 Rich Kowalski, Hobart, 1972-75 Responsible For (TDs in 11) Scored and Passed For) Most Rushing Yards Gained Two Players, Same Team, Career Each Gaining 1,000 Yards 168—Kevin Burke, Mount Union, 2011-14 Justin by a Quarterback Peery, Westminster (MO), 1996-99 (148 pass- or More ing, 18 rushing) Game 342—Matt Roe, Augustana (IL) vs. Wheaton Season Per-game record—4.3, Justin Peery, (IL), Nov. 13, 2004 (44 rushes) Westminster (MO), 1996-99 (166 in 39) By 25 teams. Most recent: Larry Rivers (RB), Season 1,375 & Dezmon Eddie (RB), 1,037, Lakeland, 1,941—Chris Sharpe, Springfield, 2006 (261 2019; Austin DeNoyer (RB), 1,358 & Joshuah rushes) Kren (RB), 1,078, Martin Luther, 2019; Sam RUSHING Also holds per-game record with 161.8 (1,941 Gibas (RB), 1,092 & Jaran Roste (QB), 1,023, in 12) Bethel (MN), 2018; Matthew Ellis, (RB), 1,075 & Jamaul Martin (RB), 1,054, Olivet, 2018; Most Rushes Career Lamar Carswell, (RB), 1,500 & Evan Wyse 4,242—Ayrton Scott, Augsburg, 2012-15 (722 (QB), 1,180, Trine, 2017; Jawanza Evans- Game rushes) Morris (RB), 1,089 & Josh Petruccelli (RB), 59—John Ortiz, King’s (PA) vs. Albright, Sept. 1,063, Mount Union, 2017 24, 2005 (267 yards) Longest Rush by a Season Most Yards Gained by Two 463—Dante Washington, Carthage, 2004 (1,990 Quarterback yards) (13 games) Game Players, Same Team Per-game record—38.0, Mike Birosak, 98 yards—Jon Hinds, Principia vs. Illinois Col., Dickinson, 1989 (380 in 10) Game Sept. 20, 1986 (TD) 523—Jarvis Thrasher (324) & Quincy Daniels Career (199), Mary Hardin-Baylor vs. Mississippi Col., 1,324—Levell Coppage, Wis.-Whitewater, 2008- Most Games Gaining 100 Oct. 20, 2007 11 (7,795 yards) Per-game record—32.7, Chris Sizemore, Yards or More Season Bridgewater (VA), 1972-74 (851 in 26) 3,305—Nate Kmic (RB) 2,790 & Greg Micheli Career (QB) 515, Mount Union, 2008 (15 games) 42—Levell Coppage, Wis.-Whitewater, 2008-11 Most Rushes by a (57 games) Two Players, Same Team, Quarterback Most Consecutive Games Each Gaining 200 Yards or Season 268—Michael Nicol, Western Conn.