Division II Records Individual Records ....................................... 2 Team Records ................................................ 8 Annual Champions, All-Time Leaders ....................................... 11 Team Champions ......................................... 35 All-Time Team Won-Lost Records ......... 39 National Poll Rankings ............................... 42 Undefeated, Untied Teams ...................... 44 Streaks and Rivalries ................................... 46 Division II Stadiums..................................... 47 Division II Statistics Trends ....................... 49 Division II Classification History ............. 50 2 NCAA 2014 DIVISION II FOOTBALL RECORDS BOOK THROUGH 2013 SEASON Individual Records Official 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 23 times. Most recent: Jason Vander Laan, Ferris St., rankings in all categories except interceptions, It is important to note that this policy applies 2013 (1,607 rushing, 1,741 passing); Kyle Washington, field goals, punt returns and kickoff returns; these ONLY to official NCAA statistics and national rank- Angelo St., 2013 (1,102 rushing, 2,073 passing); Jason categories were added to official individual rank- ings, and does not mean a coaching staff cannot Vander Laan, Ferris St., 2012 (1,338 rushing, 1,493 ings and records in 1970. In 1992, statistics compi- passing); Zac Dickey, Pittsburg St., 2011 (1,165 rushing, compile separate defensive statistics for institu- 2,290 passing); Jake Spitzlberger, Neb.-Kearney, 2011 lations for individual all-purpose yards and team tional use. Those compilations also could appear (1,075 rushing, 2,656 passing) net punting, punt returns, kickoff returns and in the institution’s press releases and/or website, turnover margin were begun. In 2000, defensive GAINING 3,000 YARDS RUSHING AND 9,000 team and individual statistics were added. as long as they are identified as coaching film YARDS PASSING numbers rather than official statistics as used by Career For many years, individual rankings were by to- the NCAA. James McNear, Concordia-St. Paul, 2002-05 (3,022 rush- tals. Beginning in 1970, most season individual ing, 9,424 passing) 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 fice and may withhold publishing/posting those Career rankings; in receiving and interceptions, catches numbers until the accuracy of those statistics can Neal Philpot, Pittsburg St., 2001-04 (4,337 rushing, 5,831 per game; in punt and kickoff returns, yards per be substantiated. passing) return; and in field 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 Beginning in 1979, passers were ranked in all divi- Total Offense Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2007-10 (2,671 rush- sions on efficiency rating points, and team pass ing, 12,564 passing); Cullen Finnerty, Grand Valley St., defense rankings changed to the same rating (Rushing Plus Passing) 2003-06 (2,370 rushing, 10,905 passing) system in 1990. MOST PLAYS MOST YARDS GAINED BY A FRESHMAN Before 1967, rankings and records included all Game Game 102—J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M. vs. Southeastern Okla., Sept. 666—Matt Soltes, East Stroudsburg vs. LIU Post, Oct. 27, four-year colleges that reported their statistics to 2012 (535 passing, 131 rushing) the NCAA. Beginning with the 1967 season, rank- 12, 2009 (681 yards) Season Season ings and records included only members of the 3,591—Ted Schlafke, Minn. Duluth, 2005 (625 plays) NCAA. 734—J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M., 2009 (4,367 yards) Per-game record—335.5, Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009 Also holds per-game record with 73.4 (734 in 10) (3,355 in 10) In 1973, College Division teams were divided into Career Division II and Division III under a three-division MOST GAMES GAINING 300 YARDS OR MORE 2,572—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13 (16,432 yards) Season reorganization plan adopted by the special NCAA Also holds per-game record with 55.9 (2,572 in 46) Convention on August 1, 1973. Career records of 13—Zach Amedro, West Liberty, 2009 (played in 13) players include only those years in which they MOST PLAYS BY A FRESHMAN Career competed in Division II. Season 33—Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2007-10 (played 625—Ted Schlafke, Minn. Duluth, 2005 (3,591 yards) in 44) Before 2002, postseason games were not in- Per-game record—54.2, Nathan Emert, Mo. Southern St., MOST YARDS GAINED PER PLAY cluded in NCAA final football statistics or records. 2004 (596 in 11) Season Beginning with the 2002 season, all postseason MOST YARDS GAINED (Min. 350 plays) 10.1—Curt Anes, Grand Valley St., 2001 games were included in NCAA final football sta- (360 for 3,621) tistics and records. Game Career 681—J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M. vs. Southeastern Okla., Sept. (Min. 950 plays) 8.9—J.T. O’Sullivan, UC Davis, 1998-01 Collegiate records for all NCAA divisions can be 12, 2009 (-14 rushing, 695 passing) determined by comparing records for all four di- (987 for 8,743) Season MOST TOUCHDOWNS RESPONSIBLE FOR visions. 5,363—Chad Friehauf, Colorado Mines, 2004 (717 rush- Before 2002, all individual and team statistics (TDs Scored and Passed For) ing, 4,646 passing) Game rankings include regular-season games only. Per-game record—436.7, J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M., 2009 10—Bruce Swanson, North Park vs. North Central (IL), Oct. A player whose career includes statistics for parts (4,367 in 10) 12, 1968 (passed for 10) of five seasons (or an active player who will play Career Also holds Most Points Responsible For record with 60 in five seasons) because he was granted an addi- 16,432—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13 (167 rushing, Season tional season of competition for reasons of hard- 16,432 passing) 56—Zach Zulli, Shippensburg, 2012 (passed for 54, ship or a freshman redshirt, is denoted by “$.” Also holds per-game record with 357.2 (16,432 in 46) rushed for 2) GAINING 400 YARDS PASSING AND 200 Also holds Most Points Responsible For record with 344 NCAA DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL Career YARDS RUSHING 161—Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003-06 STATISTICS COMPILATION POLICIES Game (rushed for 13, passed for 148) All individual defensive statistics reported to the Scott Buisson, Ark.-Monticello vs. Henderson St., Sept. 20, Also holds Most Points Responsible For record with 966 NCAA must be compiled by the press box statis- 2008 (424 passing and 216 rushing) tics crew during the game. Defensive numbers MOST SEASONS GAINING 4,000 YARDS compiled by the coaching staff or other univer- OR MORE Rushing sity/college personnel using game film will not 2—Bo Cordell, Tusculm, 2010 (4,680) & 2013 (4,020); be considered “official” NCAA statistics. Zach Amedro, West Liberty, 2009 (4,921) & 2010 MOST RUSHES This policy does not preclude a conference or (4,096); Blake Bolles, Northwest Mo. St., 2009 (4,258) Game institution from making after-the-game changes & 2010 (4,094); Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 62—Nelson Edmonds, Northern Mich. vs. Wayne St. (MI), to press box numbers. This is consistent with ex- 2008 (4,009) & 2010 (4,088); Jimmy Terwilliger, East Oct. 26, 1991 (291 yards) isting NCAA policies involving corrections to any Stroudsburg, 2004 (4,292) & 2005 (4,960) Season offensive statistics after a contest. Any changes to MOST SEASONS GAINING 3,000 YARDS 406—Rondell White, West Chester, 2013 (1,989 yards) Per-game record—38.6, Mark Perkins, Hobart, 1968 (309 press box numbers must be obvious errors, such OR MORE in 8) as misidentified players, and this should not be 4—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009 (3,355), 2010 (4,680), 2012 Career interpreted as a way for press box statistics to be (3,409) & 2013 (4,020); Steven Gachette, Southwest 1,271—Xavier Omon, Northwest Mo. St., 2004-07 (7,073 later “updated” by the coaching films. Changes Baptist, 2007 (3,150), 2008 (4,009), 2009 (3,988) & yards) should be made within one week after the game 2010 (4,088); Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003 Per-game record—29.8, Bernie Peeters, Luther, 1968-71 is played. Statisticians also are reminded that (3,342), 2004 (4,292), 2005 (4,960) & 2006 (3,470) (1,072 in 36) NCAA 2014 DIVISION II FOOTBALL RECORDS BOOK THROUGH 2013 SEASON 3 MOST CONSECUTIVE RUSHES BY SAME MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES GAINING MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS SCORED PLAYER 100 YARDS OR MORE BY A QUARTERBACK Game Season Season 21—Roger Graham, New Haven vs. Knoxville, Oct. 29, 12—Franklyn Quiteh, Bloomsburg, 2012; Isaac Odim, 24—Shawn Graves, Wofford, 1989 1994 (during six possessions) Minn. Duluth, 2009; Danny Woodhead, Chadron St., Per-game record—2.3, Jeff Bentrim, North Dakota St., MOST RUSHES BY A QUARTERBACK 2006; Ian Smart, LIU Post, 2001 1986 (23 in 10) Career Career Career 25—Roger Graham, New Haven, 1992-94 72—Shawn Graves, Wofford, 1989-92 730—Shawn Graves, Wofford, 1989-92 MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES GAINING Per-game record—1.8, Jeff Bentrim, North Dakota St., MOST YARDS GAINED 100 YARDS OR MORE BY A FRESHMAN 1983-86 (64 in 35) Quarter MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 184—Stefan Logan, South Dakota vs. Truman, Sept. 3, Season 11—Johnny Bailey, Tex. A&M-Kingsville, 1986 BY TWO PLAYERS, SAME TEAM 2005 (7 carries in 2nd quarter) MOST GAMES GAINING 200 YARDS OR MORE Season Half 47—Germaine Race (33) & Andy Majors (14), Pittsburg 229—Alvon Brown, Kentucky St.