DIVISION II FOOTBALL RECORDS Individual Records 2 Team Records 10 Annual Champions, All-Time Leaders 15 Team Champions 47 All-Time Team Won-Lost Records 52 Winningest Teams by Decade 54 National Poll Rankings 57 Undefeated, Untied Teams 59 Streaks and Rivalries 62 Stadiums 63 Statistical Trends 65 Official national statistics for all nonmajor four-year In 1973, College Division teams were divided into college personnel using game film will not be con- colleges began in 1946 with a limited postseason Division II and Division III under a three-division sidered “official” NCAA statistics. survey. In 1948, the service was expanded to reorganization 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 Season performances of Division III teams since the three- 5,363—Chad Friehauf, Colorado Mines, 2004 MOST SEASONS GAINING 3,000 division reorganization plan was adopted by the (717 rushing, 4,646 passing) ARDS OR ORE Per-game record—436.7, J.J. Harp, Eastern Y M special NCAA Convention in August 1973. N.M., 2009 (4,367 in 10) 4—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009 (3,355), 2010 (4,680), 2012 (3,409) & 2013 (4,020); Steven Career Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2007 (3,150), 16,432—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13 (167 2008 (4,009), 2009 (3,988) & 2010 (4,088); TOTAL OFFENSE rushing, 16,432 passing) Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003 Also holds per-game record with 357.2 (16,432 (3,342), 2004 (4,292), 2005 (4,960) & 2006 in 46) (3,470); Scott Eyster, Delta St., 2003 (3,548), (Rushing Plus Passing) 2004 (3,563), 2005 (3,229), 2006 (3,979) GAINING 400 YARDS PASSING MOST PLAYS AND 200 YARDS RUSHING GAINING 1,000 YARDS Game 102—J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M. vs. Southeastern Game RUSHING AND 1,000 YARDS Okla., Sept. 12, 2009 (681 yards) Scott Buisson, Ark.-Monticello vs. Henderson ASSING St., Sept. 20, 2008 (424 passing and 216 P Season rushing) 734—J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M., 2009 (4,367 Season yards) 24 times. Most recent: Jason Vander Laan, Ferris Also holds per-game record with 73.4 (734 in 10) GAINING 500 YARDS PASSING St., 2014 (1,466 rushing, 2,3811 passing); Jason Vander Laan, Ferris St., 2013 (1,607 Career AND 100 YARDS RUSHING rushing, 1,741 passing); Kyle Washington, 2,572—Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009-13 (16,432 Angelo St., 2013 (1,102 rushing, 2,073 pass- yards) Game ing); Jason Vander Laan, Ferris St., 2012 Also holds per-game record with 55.9 (2,572 Matt Soultes, East Stroudsburg vs. LIU Post, (1,338 rushing, 1,493 passing) in 46) Oct. 27, 2012 (535 passing and 131 rushing) GAINING 3,000 YARDS MOST PLAYS BY A FRESHMAN MOST SEASONS GAINING 4,000 RUSHING AND 9,000 YARDS Season YARDS OR MORE 625—Ted Schlafke, Minn. Duluth, 2005 (3,591 2—Kevin Rodgers, Henderson St., 2012 (4,029) PASSING yards) & 2013 (4,792); Bo Cordell, Tusculm, 2010 Per-game record—54.2, Nathan Emert, Mo. (4,680) & 2013 (4,020); Zach Amedro, West Career Southern St., 2004 (596 in 11) Liberty, 2009 (4,921) & 2010 (4,096); Blake James McNear, Concordia-St. Paul, 2002-05 Bolles, Northwest Mo. St., 2009 (4,258) & (3,022 rushing, 9,424 passing) MOST YARDS GAINED 2010 (4,094); Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2008 (4,009) & 2010 (4,088); Jimmy Game Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2004 (4,292) & 681—J.J. Harp, Eastern N.M. vs. Southeastern 2005 (4,960) Okla., Sept. 12, 2009 (-14 rushing, 695 pass- ing) Individual Records 2 GAINING 4,000 YARDS RUSHING MOST YARDS GAINED BY TWO RUSHING AND 5,000 YARDS PLAYERS, SAME TEAM PASSING OST USHES Game M R 514—Thelbert Withers (333) & Derrick Ray Career Game (181), N.M. Highlands vs. Fort Lewis, Oct. Jason Vander Laan, Ferris St., 2012-14 (4,411 62—Nelson Edmonds, Northern Mich. vs. 17, 1992 rushing, 5,615 passing); Neal Philpot, Pittsburg Wayne St. (MI), Oct. 26, 1991 (291 yards) St., 2001-04 (4,337 rushing, 5,831 passing) Season Season 3,611—Germaine Race (2,213) & Neal Philpot 406—Rondell White, West Chester, 2013 (1,989 (1,398), Pittsburg St., 2004 GAINING 2,000 YARDS yards) Per-game record—320.5, Johnny Bailey USHING AND ARDS Per-game record—38.6, Mark Perkins, Hobart, (2,011) & Heath Sherman (1,515), Tex. A&M- R 10,000 Y 1968 (309 in 8) Kingsville, 1986 (3,526 in 11) PASSING Career Career Career 1,271—Xavier Omon, Northwest Mo. St., 2004- 8,594—Johnny Bailey (5,051) & Heath Sherman Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2007- 07 (7,073 yards) (3,543), Tex. A&M-Kingsville, 1986-88 (1,317 10 (2,671 rushing, 12,564 passing); Cullen Per-game record—29.8, Bernie Peeters, Luther, rushes) Finnerty, Grand Valley St., 2003-06 (2,370 1968-71 (1,072 in 36) rushing, 10,905 passing) TWO PLAYERS, SAME TEAM, MOST CONSECUTIVE RUSHES BY EACH GAINING 200 YARDS OR MOST YARDS GAINED BY A SAME PLAYER MORE FRESHMAN Game Game Game 21—Roger Graham, New Haven vs. Knoxville, Oct. 29, 1994 (during six possessions) Five times. Most recent: Thad Variance (204) & 666—Matt Soltes, East Stroudsburg vs. LIU Pat Norris (203), N.M. Highlands vs. Colorado Post, Oct. 27, 2012 (535 passing, 131 rushing) Mines, Oct. 10, 1998 OST USHES BY Season M R A 3,591—Ted Schlafke, Minn. Duluth, 2005 (625 QUARTERBACK TWO PLAYERS, SAME TEAM, plays) Per-game record—335.5, Bo Cordell, Tusculum, Career EACH GAINING 1,000 YARDS 2009 (3,355 in 10) 747—Jason Vander Laan, Ferris St., 2012-14 (still active) OR MORE MOST GAMES GAINING 300 Season MOST YARDS GAINED 31 times. Most recent: Franklyn Quiteh (2,121) YARDS OR MORE & Eddie Mateo (1,076), Bloomsburg, 2012; Quarter Season Harvie Tuck (1,660) & De’Antwan Williams 184—Stefan Logan, South Dakota vs. Truman, (1,325), Indiana (PA), 2012; Cedric O’Neal 13—Zach Amedro, West Liberty, 2009 (played Sept. 3, 2005 (7 carries in 2nd quarter) in 13) (1,198) & Austin Scott (1,030), Valdosta St., Half 2012; Franklyn Quiteh (1,192) & Eddie Mateo Career 251—Jarom Freeman, Southern Conn. St. vs. (1,185), Bloomsburg, 2011 33—Steven Gachette, Southwest Baptist, 2007- Bryant, Nov.