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Sports season
2022 Great Midwest Athletic Conference football season
SportFootball
Number of teams9
ChampionAshland
Football seasons
← 20212023 →
2022 Great Midwest Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 13 Ashland $^   7 – 1     10 – 2  
Ohio Dominican   6 – 2     7 – 3  
Findlay   6 – 2     7 – 4  
Tiffin #   6 – 2     6 – 5  
Hillsdale   4 – 4     5 – 6  
Lake Erie   3 – 5     3 – 8  
Northwood   2 – 6     3 – 8  
Kentucky Wesleyan   1 – 7     2 – 9  
Walsh   1 – 7     1 – 9  
Rankings from AFCA Poll

The 2022 Midwest Athletic Conference football season was the season of college football played by the nine member schools of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) as part of the 2022 NCAA Division II football season.

Ashland compiled a 10–2 record, won the GMAC championship, and was ranked No. 12 in the final NCAA Division II poll. Ashland advanced to the Division II playoffs, losing to IUP in the second round.

Ashland linebacker Michael Ayers was selected as the GMAC Player of the Year. Lee Owens of Ashland was named Coach of the Year, and Hillsdale wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa was named Defensive Player of the Year.

Conference awards

Individual awards

  • Player of the Year - Michael Ayers, linebacker, Ashland
  • Offensive Player of the Year - Isaac TeSlaa, wide receiver, Hillsdale
  • Defensive Player of the Year - Jaylin Garner, defensive line, Ohio Dominican
  • Offensive Lineman of the Year - Ty Keirns, Ohio Dominican
  • Defensive Lineman of the Year - Charlie Cleveland, Tiffin
  • Freshman of the Year - Ethan Enders, offensive line, Ashland
  • Special Teams Player of the Year - Anthony Lowe, return specialist, Tiffin
  • Elite 26 Award - Jordan Speller, offensive line, Tiffin
  • Coach of the Year - Lee Owens, Ashland

All-conference team

Offense first team

  • Quarterback - Austin Brenner, Ashland
  • Running backs - Michael Herzog, Hillsdale; Larry Martin, Ashland; Darius Pinnix, Tiffin
  • Offensive line - Shane Bumgardner, Tiffin; Nehemiah Cannon, Ashland; Michael Jerrell, Findlay; Ty Keirns, Ohio Dominican; Gavin Posey, Ashland; Sam Puthoff, Ashland
  • Wide receivers - Peyton Brown, Lake Erie; Anthony Lowe, Tiffin; Isaac Teslaa, Hillsdale; Andrew Wolf, Ohio Dominican
  • Tight end - Mike Rigerman, Findlay

Defense first team

  • Defensive line - Jeffrey Barnett, Ashland; Grey Brancifort, Findlay; Jaylin Garner, Ohio Dominican; Charlie Cleveland, Tiffin; Eddie Miller-Garrett, Ohio Dominican
  • Linebackers - Michael Ayers, Ashland; Stephen Baugh, Walsh; AJ Crider, Ohio Dominican; Jalen Humphrey, Kentucky Wesleyan; Kyle Kudla, Hillsdale
  • Defensive backs - Kijana Caldwell, Findlay; Daishaun Hill, Ohio Dominican; Jayden Hill, Ohio Dominican; Devin Prude, Ashland; Jourdan Swett, Ashland

Special teams first team

  • Punter - Luke Keller, Hillsdale
  • Kicker - Austin Snyder, Findlay
  • Return specialist - Anthony Lowe, Tiffin

Teams

Ashland

2022 Ashland Eagles football
GMAC champion
NCAA Division II Second Round, L 13–19 at IUP
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
Ranking
AFCANo. 12
Record10–2 (7–1 GMAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTom Stacy (12th season)
Defensive coordinatorTim Rose (14th season)
Home stadiumJack Miller Field/Schar Athletic Complex
Seasons← 20212023 →

The 2022 Ashland Eagles football team represented the Ashland University as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their 17th season under head coach Lee Owens, the Eagles compiled a 10–2 record (7–1 against conference opponents), won the GMAC championship, and were ranked No. 12 nationally at the end of the regular season.

DateOpponentRankSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 1 No. 10 Notre Dame (OH)*W 31–143,623
September 10at FindlayNo. 20W 28–34,527
September 24at Quincy*W 34–14500
October 1Northwood
  • Jack Miller Field/Schar Athletic Complex
  • Ashland, OH
W 56–172,077
October 8at WalshW 35–01,143
October 15Ohio Dominican
  • Jack Miller Field/Schar Athletic Complex
  • Ashland, OH
W 14–73,072
October 22at Tiffin
  • Jack Miller Field/Schar Athletic Complex
  • Tiffin, OH
W 28–203,390
October 29at HillsdaleL 20–361,835
November 5at Lake ErieW 31–23507
November 12Kentucky WesleyanNo. 13
  • Jack Miller Field/Schar Athletic Complex
  • Ashland, OH
W 41–101,601
November 19 No. 24 Notre Dame (OH)*W 20–131,825
November 26at No. 15 IUP*
  • George P. Miller Stadium
  • Indiana, PA (NCAA Division II Second Round)
L 13–191,295
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game

Ohio Dominican

2022 Ohio Dominican Panthers football
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
Record7–3 (6–2 GMAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTanner McCormick (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorTrent Voss (2nd season)
Home stadiumPanther Stadium
Seasons← 20212023 →

The 2022 Ohio Dominican Panthers football team represented the Ohio Dominican University as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their sixth year under head coach Kelly Cummings, the Panthers compiled a 7–3 record (6–2 against conference opponents) and tied for second place in the GMAC.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3Findlay
  • Panther Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
W 28–141,280
September 10at Tiffin
  • Frost-Kalnow Stadium
  • Tiffin, OH
L 28–132,140
September 17William Jewell*
  • Panther Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
W 31–211,159
September 24 No. 16/24 Indianapolis*
  • Panther Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
L 44–382,154
October 1Walsh
  • Panther Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
W 21–01,298
October 8at Lake Erie
  • Jack Britt Memorial Stadium
  • Painesville, OH
W 38–7314
October 15at No. 6/11 Ashland
  • Jack Miller Stadium
  • Ashland, OH
L 14–73,072
October 22Kentucky Wesleyan
  • Panther Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
W 49–71,051
November 5at Northwood
  • Hantz Stadium
  • Midland, MI
W 35–241,194
November 12Hillsdale
  • Panther Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
W 20–101,267
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game

Findlay

2022 Findlay Oilers football
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
Record7–4 (6–2 GMAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKyle Ohradzandsky (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorThomas Rebholz (2nd season)
Home stadiumDonnell Stadium
Seasons← 20212023 →

The 2022 Findlay Oilers football team represented the University of Findlay as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their first season under head coach Kory Allen, the Oilers compiled a 7–4 record (6–2 against conference opponents) and tied for second place in the GMAC.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3at Ohio Dominican
  • Panther Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
L 28–141,280
September 10 No. 20 Ashland
  • Donnell Stadium
  • Findlay, OH
L 3–284,527
September 17Southwest Baptist*
  • Donnell Stadium
  • Findlay, OH
W 52–35727
September 24at North Greenville*
  • Younts Stadium
  • Tigerville, SC
L 27–342,374
October 1 No. 1 Ferris State*
  • Donnell Stadium
  • Findlay, OH
L 7–38728
October 8Northwood
  • Donnell Stadium
  • Findlay, OH
W 34–142,967
October 15at Kentucky Wesleyan
  • Steele Stadium
  • Owensboro, KY
W 44–7600
October 22at Hillsdale
  • Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium
  • Hillsdale, MI
W 41–202,057
October 29Lake Erie
  • Donnell Stadium
  • Findlay, OH
W 42–17629
November 5Walsh
  • Donnell Stadium
  • Findlay, OH
W 20–7527
November 12at Tiffin
  • Frost-Kalnow Stadium
  • Tiffin, OH
W 27–25
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game

Tiffin

2022 Tiffin Dragons football
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
Record6–5 (6–2 GMAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTyler Johns (4th season)
Home stadiumFrost Kalnow Stadium
Seasons← 20212023 →

The 2022 Tiffin Dragons football team represented the Tiffin University as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their fourth season under head coach Cris Reisert, the Dragons compiled a 6–5 record (6–2 against conference opponents) and tied for second place in the GMAC.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3at Walsh
  • Larry Staudt Field
  • North Canton, OH
W 42–0
September 10Ohio Dominican
  • Frost Kalnow Stadium
  • Tiffin, OH
W 28–132,140
September 17Indianapolis*
  • Frost Kalnow Stadium
  • Tiffin, OH
L 20–272,650
September 24at Truman State*
  • Stokes Stadium
  • Kirksville, MO
L 17–18 3,400
October 1Lake Erie
  • Frost Kalnow Stadium
  • Tifin, OH
W 52–272,736
October 8at Hillsdale
  • Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium
  • Hillsdale, MI
W 41–02,817
October 22at Ashland
  • Jack Miller Field/Schar Athletic Complex
  • Ashland, OH
L 20–283,390
October 29Northwood
  • Frost Kalnow Stadium
  • Tiffin, OH
W 48–31,127
November 5at Kentucky Wesleyan
  • Steele Stadium
  • Owensboro, KY
W 72–13630
November 12Findlay
  • Frost Kalnow Stadium
  • Tiffin, OH
L 25–27
December 3vs. Truman State*
  • Brickyard Stadium
  • Hobart, IN (Crossroads Bowl)
L 27–28808
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

Hillsdale

2022 Hillsdale Chargers football
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
Record5–6 (4–4 GMAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorNate Schreffler (12th season)
Defensive coordinatorSteve Otterbein (1st season)
Home stadiumFrank "Muddy" Waters Stadium
Seasons← 20212023 →

The 2022 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their 21st season under head coach Keith Otterbein, the Chargers compiled a 5–6 record (4–4 against conference opponents) and finished fifth in the GMAC.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3at Lake ErieW 35–31653
September 10WalshW 35–172,145
September 17Truman State*
  • Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium
  • Hillsdale, MI
L 13–211,724
September 24at Missouri S&T*W 17–102,909
October 1at Kentucky WesleyanL 27–311,550
October 8Tiffin
  • Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium
  • Hillsdale, MI
L 0–412,817
October 15at NorthwoodW 41–71,121
October 22Findlay
  • Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium
  • Hillsdale, MI
L 20–412,057
October 29Ashland
  • Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium
  • Hillsdale, MI
W 36–201,835
November 5Michigan Tech*
  • Frank Waters Stadium
  • Hillsdale, MI
L 24–281,407
November 12at Ohio DominicanL 10–201,267
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

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Lake Erie

2022 Lake Erie Storm football
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
Record3–8 (3–5 GMAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJoseph Kreinsen (2nd season)
Home stadiumJack Britt Memorial Stadium
Seasons← 20212023 →

The 2022 Lake Erie Storm football team represented Lake Erie College as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their second season under head coach D. J. Boldin, the Storm compiled a 3–8 record (3–5 against conference opponents) and finished sixth in the GMAC.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3Hillsdale
  • Jack Britt Memorial Stadium
  • Painesville, OH
L 31–35653
September 10at Kentucky Wesleyan
  • Steele Stadium
  • Owensboro, KY
W 26–211,450
September 17McKendree*
  • Jack Britt Memorial Stadium
  • Painesville, OH
L 38–37494
September 24at Southwest Baptist*L 31–52625
October 1at Tiffin
  • Frost Kalnow Stadium
  • Tiffin, OH
L 27–522,736
October 8Ohio Dominican
  • Jack Britt Memorial Stadium
  • Painesville, OH
L 7–38315
October 15at Walsh
  • Larry Staudt Field
  • North Canton, OH
W 22–15 500
October 22Northwood
  • Jack Britt Memorial Stadium
  • Painesville, OH
W 21–18433
October 29at Findlay
  • Donnell Stadium
  • Findlay, OH
L 17–42629
November 5Ashland
  • Jack Britt Memorial Stadium
  • Painesville, OH
L 23–31507
November 12Northern Michigan*
  • Jack Britt Memorial Stadium
  • Painesville, OH
L 11–33331
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

Northwood

2022 Northwood Timberwolves football
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
Record3–8 (2–6 GMAC)
Head coach
  • Leonard Haynes (7th season)
Home stadiumHantz Stadium
Seasons← 20212023 →

The 2022 Northwood Timberwolves football team represented Northwood University as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their seventh year under head coach Leonard Haynes, the Timberwolves compiled a 3–8 record (2–6 against conference opponents) and finished seventh in the GMAC.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3Kentucky Wesleyan
  • Hantz Stadium
  • Midland, MI
W 55–131,833
September 10Madonna*
  • Hantz Stadium
  • Midland, MI
W 38–01,244
September 17Saginaw Valley*
  • Hantz Stadium
  • Midland, MI
L 14–353,122
September 24at Davenport*
  • Farmers Insurance Complex
  • Caledonia, MI
L 17–511,822
October 1at Ashland
  • Jack Miller Field/Schar Athletic Complex
  • Ashland, OH
L 17–56
October 8at Findlay
  • Donnell Stadium
  • Findlay, OH
L 14–342,967
October 15Hillsdale
  • Hantz Stadium
  • Midland, MI
L 7–411,121
October 22at Lake Erie
  • Jack Britt Memorial Stadium
  • Painesville, OH
L 18–21433
October 29at Tiffin
  • Frost Kalnow Stadium
  • Tiffin, OH
L 3–481,127
November 5Ohio Dominican
  • Hantz Stadium
  • Midland, MI
L 24–351,194
November 12Walsh
  • Hantz Stadium
  • Midland, MI
W 34–141,001
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

Kentucky Wesleyan

2022 Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers football
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
Record2–9 (1–8 GMAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorAlfonzo Browning (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorBrandon Frase (1st season)
Home stadiumSteele Stadium
Seasons← 20212023 →

The 2022 Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers football team represented Kentucky Wesleyan College as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their first year under head coach Tyrone Young, the Panthers compiled a 2–9 record (1–8 against conference opponents) and tied for last place in the GMAC.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3at Northwood
  • Hantz Stadium
  • Midland, MI
L 13–551,833
September 10Lake Erie
  • Steele Stadium
  • Owensboro, KY
L 21–261,450
September 17Missouri S&T*
  • Steele Stadium
  • Owensboro, KY
W 11–61,000
September 24at William Jewell*
  • Greene Stadium
  • Liberty, MO
L 17–24
October 1Hillsdale
  • Steele Stadium
  • Owensboro, KY
W 31–271,550
October 8at Quincy*
  • QU Stadium
  • Quincy, IL
L 9–46432
October 15Findlay
  • Steele Stadium
  • Owensboro, KY
L 7–44600
October 22at Ohio Dominican
  • Panther Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
L 7–491,051
October 29at Walsh
  • Larry Staudt Field
  • North Canton, OH
L 10–35714
November 5Tiffin
  • Steele Stadium
  • Owensboro, KY
L 13–72630
November 12at No. 13 Ashland
  • Jack Miller Field/Schar Athletic Complex
  • Ashland, OH
L 10–411,601
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game

Walsh

2022 Walsh Cavaliers football
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
Record1–9 (1–7 GMAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorAaron Shreffler (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorMark Johnston (2nd season)
Home stadiumStaudt Field
Seasons← 20212023 →

The 2022 Walsh Cavaliers football team represented Walsh University as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their second year under head coach John Frankhauser, the Cavaliers compiled a 1–9 record (1–7 against conference opponents) and tied for last place in the GMAC.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3Tiffin
  • Staudt Field
  • North Canton, OH
L 0–42
September 10at Hillsdale
  • Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium
  • Hillsdale, MI
L 17–352,145
September 17Quincy*
  • Staudt Field
  • North Canton, OH
L 13–28711
September 24at McKendree*
  • Leemon Field
  • Lebanon, IL
L 10–463,200
October 1at Ohio Dominican
  • Panther Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
L 0–211,298
October 8Ashland
  • Staudt Field
  • North Canton, OH
L 0–351,143
October 15Lake Erie
  • Staudt Field
  • North Canton, OH
L 15–22500
October 29Kentucky Wesleyan
  • Staudt Field
  • North Canton, OH
W 35–10714
November 5at Findlay
  • Donnell Stadium
  • Findlay, OH
L 7–20527
November 12at Northwood
  • Hantz Stadium
  • Midland, MI
L 14–341,001
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

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