2019 North Central Cardinals football team

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The 2019 North Central Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented North Central College in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) during the 2019 NCAA Division III football season. The team played its home games at Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium in Naperville, Illinois.

ConferenceCollege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

AFCANo. 1

D3Football.comNo. 1

Record14–1 (8–1 CCIW)

Quick facts North Central Cardinals football, NCAA Division III champion ...

2019 North Central Cardinals football
NCAA Division III champion
Stagg Bowl, W 41–14 vs. Wisconsin–Whitewater
Conference	College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Ranking
AFCA	No. 1
D3Football.com	No. 1
Record	14–1 (8–1 CCIW)
Head coach	Jeff Thorne (5th season)
Offensive coordinator	Brad Spencer (5th season)
Offensive scheme	West Coast spread
Defensive coordinator	Shane Dierking (2nd season)
Base defense	4–3
Home stadium	Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium
Seasons ← 2018 2020 →

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2019 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
No. 5 Wheaton (IL) $^	9	–	0	12	–	1
No. 1 North Central (IL) ^	8	–	1	14	–	1
Washington University	6	–	3	7	–	3
Illinois Wesleyan	6	–	3	6	–	4
Augustana (IL)	5	–	4	6	–	4
Millikin	4	–	5	5	–	5
Carthage	4	–	5	4	–	6
Carroll (WI)	1	–	8	2	–	8
Elmhurst	1	–	8	1	–	9
North Park	1	–	8	1	–	9

$ – Conference champion ^ – NCAA Division III playoff participant Rankings from D3football.com

In their fifth year under head coach Jeff Thorne, the team compiled a 14–1 record (8–1 against conference opponents) and finished second out of ten teams in the CCIW. The team advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs and defeated Wisconsin–Whitewater, 41–14, in the 2019 Stagg Bowl.

Senior quarterback Broc Rutter won the Gagliardi Trophy, awarded to the best player in NCAA Division III. Rutter finished just three votes ahead of Jackson Erdmann, the closest vote in the history of the award.^[1]

Preseason

The CCIW released it preseason coaches' prediction poll on August 8, 2019. The Cardinals were picked to win the conference and received seven of the ten first place votes.^[2]

Schedule

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Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	Result	Attendance
September 7	11:00 a.m.	at Christopher Newport*	No. 5	TowneBank Stadium Newport News, VA	W 43–13	3,678
September 21	5:00 p.m.	at No. 24 Washington (MO)	No. 5	Francis Field St. Louis, MO	W 46–13	2,983
September 28	2:00 p.m.	North Park	No. 5	Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium Naperville, IL	W 77–0	3,650
October 5	1:00 p.m.	at No. 9 Wheaton (IL)	No. 5	McCully Stadium Wheaton, IL (Battle for the Little Brass Bell)	L 21–35	4,337
October 12	1:00 p.m.	Augustana (IL)	No. 9	Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium Naperville, IL	W 42–14	4,500
October 19	1:00 p.m.	at Carroll (WI)	No. 8	Schneider Stadium Waukesha, WI	W 62–3	1,732
October 26	12:00 p.m.	Carthage	No. 7	Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium Naperville, IL	W 49–6	690
November 2	1:00 p.m.	at Elmhurst	No. 7	Langhorst Field Elmhurst, IL	W 82–7	758
November 9	1:00 p.m.	Illinois Wesleyan	No. 6	Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium Naperville, IL	W 69–14	3,000
November 16	1:00 p.m.	at Millikin	No. 6	Lindsay Field Decatur, IL	W 59–32	1,200
November 23	12:00 p.m.	Wabash*	No. 5	Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium Naperville, IL (NCAA Division III First Round)	W 51–15	1,014
November 30	11:00 a.m.	at No. 2 Mount Union*	No. 5	Mount Union Stadium Alliance, OH (NCAA Division III Second Round)	W 59–52	3,227
December 7	12:00 p.m.	No. 9 Delaware Valley*	No. 5	Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium Naperville, IL (NCAA Division III Quarterfinal)	W 31–14	1,351
December 14	11:00 a.m.	at No. 4 Muhlenberg*	No. 5	Scotty Wood Stadium Allentown, PA (NCAA Division III Semifinal)	W 45–14	3,845
December 20	7:00 p.m.	vs. No. 7 Wisconsin–Whitewater*	No. 5	Woodforest Bank Stadium Shenandoah, TX (Stagg Bowl)	W 41–14	1,362
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from D3Football.com Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time

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Rankings

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Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	Final
D3 Football	5	5	5	5	5	9	8	7	7	6	6	5	1 (25)
AFCA	Not released			5	5	12	10	8	8	6	6	5	1 (53)

Game summaries

At Christopher Newport

No. 5 North Central Cardinals at Christopher Newport Captains – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 5 Cardinals	21	6	10	6	43
Captains	7	3	0	3	13

at TowneBank Stadium, Newport News, Virginia

Date: September 7
Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT/12:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Sunny and clear, 79 °F (26 °C)
Game attendance: 3,678
Referee: Travis Barta
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter NCC – Ethan Greenfield 1-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 10:42. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:18. CNU – Garrison Mayo 78-yard pass from Jack Anderson (Dylan Curran kick), 10:02. Tied 7–7. Drive: 2 plays, 82 yards, 0:34. NCC – Terrence Hill 9-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 7:01. Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:01. NCC – Dakota Creemons 0-yard fumble return (Magnus Meyer kick), 4:53. Cardinals 21–7. Second quarter NCC – Blake Williams 48-yard pass from Broc Rutter (kick failed), 14:51. Cardinals 27–7. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:49. CNU – Dylan Curran 48-yard field goal, 4:55. Cardinals 27–10. Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 3:33. Third quarter NCC – Tyler Egan 31-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 9:33. Cardinals 34–10. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:48. NCC – Magnus Meyer 23-yard field goal, 0:49. Cardinals 37–10. Drive: 14 plays, 42 yards, 6:29. Fourth quarter CNU – Dylan Curran 41-yard field goal, 12:25. Cardinals 37–13. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:24. NCC – Broc Rutter 8-yard run (kick failed), 7:09. Cardinals 43–13. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 5:13.

Game information

First quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 1-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 10:42. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:18.
CNU – Garrison Mayo 78-yard pass from Jack Anderson (Dylan Curran kick), 10:02. Tied 7–7. Drive: 2 plays, 82 yards, 0:34.
NCC – Terrence Hill 9-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 7:01. Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:01.
NCC – Dakota Creemons 0-yard fumble return (Magnus Meyer kick), 4:53. Cardinals 21–7.

Second quarter

NCC – Blake Williams 48-yard pass from Broc Rutter (kick failed), 14:51. Cardinals 27–7. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:49.
CNU – Dylan Curran 48-yard field goal, 4:55. Cardinals 27–10. Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 3:33.

Third quarter

NCC – Tyler Egan 31-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 9:33. Cardinals 34–10. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:48.
NCC – Magnus Meyer 23-yard field goal, 0:49. Cardinals 37–10. Drive: 14 plays, 42 yards, 6:29.

Fourth quarter

CNU – Dylan Curran 41-yard field goal, 12:25. Cardinals 37–13. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:24.
NCC – Broc Rutter 8-yard run (kick failed), 7:09. Cardinals 43–13. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 5:13.

More information Statistics, NCC ...

Statistics	NCC	CNU
First downs	27	13
Total yards	508	212
Rushing yards	139	10
Passing yards	369	202
Turnovers	0	3
Time of possession	35:47	24:13

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	27/36, 369 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	13 rushes, 97 yards, TD
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	9 receptions, 103 yards
Christopher Newport	Passing	Jack Anderson	17/27, 202 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Adam Luncher	3 rushes, 24 yards
	Receiving	Garrison Mayo	3 receptions, 95 yards, TD

At No. 24 Washington (MO)

No. 5 North Central Cardinals at No. 24 Washington Bears – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 5 Cardinals	13	14	12	7	46
No. 24 Bears	13	0	0	0	13

at Francis Olympic Field, St. Louis, Missouri

Date: September 21
Game time: 5:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 85 °F (29 °C)
Game attendance: 2,983
Referee: Mike Goldstein
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter NCC – Terrence Hill 10-yard pass from Broc Rutter (kick failed), 13:03. Cardinals 6–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:57. NCC – DeAngelo Hardy 3-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 8:28. Cardinals 13–0. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:35. WASHU – Johnny Davidson 1-yard run (Chris Vartanian kick), 4:41. Cardinals 13–7. Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 3:47. WASHU – Anthony Brown 71-yard blocked field goal return (kick blocked), 0:00. Tied 13–13. Second quarter NCC – DeAngelo Hardy 11-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 11:24. Cardinals 20–13. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:36. NCC – Andrew Kamienski 10-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 0:15. Cardinals 27–13. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 1:14. Third quarter NCC – Johnny Davidson blocked punt recovered in own end zone, 13:23. Cardinals 29–13. NCC – Terrence Hill 9-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 11:43. Cardinals 36–13. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 1:34. NCC – Milan Dezelich 27-yard field goal, 4:08. Cardinals 39–13. Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 3:50. Fourth quarter NCC – Andrew Kamienski 6-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 8:55. Cardinals 46–13. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:56.

Game information

First quarter

NCC – Terrence Hill 10-yard pass from Broc Rutter (kick failed), 13:03. Cardinals 6–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:57.
NCC – DeAngelo Hardy 3-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 8:28. Cardinals 13–0. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:35.
WASHU – Johnny Davidson 1-yard run (Chris Vartanian kick), 4:41. Cardinals 13–7. Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 3:47.
WASHU – Anthony Brown 71-yard blocked field goal return (kick blocked), 0:00. Tied 13–13.

Second quarter

NCC – DeAngelo Hardy 11-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 11:24. Cardinals 20–13. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:36.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 10-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 0:15. Cardinals 27–13. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 1:14.

Third quarter

NCC – Johnny Davidson blocked punt recovered in own end zone, 13:23. Cardinals 29–13.
NCC – Terrence Hill 9-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 11:43. Cardinals 36–13. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 1:34.
NCC – Milan Dezelich 27-yard field goal, 4:08. Cardinals 39–13. Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 3:50.

Fourth quarter

NCC – Andrew Kamienski 6-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 8:55. Cardinals 46–13. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:56.

More information Statistics, NCC ...

Statistics	NCC	WASHU
First downs	33	18
Total yards	640	311
Rushing yards	242	60
Passing yards	398	251
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	34:47	25:13

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	34/45, 398 yards, 5 TD, INT
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	13 rushes, 118 yards
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	15 receptions, 181 yards, 2 TD
Washington (MO)	Passing	Johnny Davidson	24/42, 226 yards, INT
	Rushing	John Fisher	10 rushes, 35 yards
	Receiving	Tim Matthiessen	7 receptions, 52 yards

North Park

North Park Vikings at No. 5 North Central Cardinals – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	0	0	0	0	0
No. 5 Cardinals	21	35	14	7	77

at Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium, Naperville, Illinois

Date: September 28
Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Overcast, 65 °F (18 °C)
Game attendance: 3,650
Referee: Paul Keating
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter NCC – Andrew Kamienski 60-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 14:40. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:20. NCC – Ethan Greenfield 9-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 6:47. Cardinals 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 3:49. NCC – Andrew Kamienski 33-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 2:47. Cardinals 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 1:48. Second quarter NCC – DeAngelo Hardy 43-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 11:34. Cardinals 28–0. Drive: 2 plays, 47 yards, 0:34. NCC – Blake Williams 34-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 9:10. Cardinals 35–0. Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:47. NCC – Zach Garrett 42-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 9:10. Cardinals 42–0. Drive: 1 plays, 42 yards, 0:09. NCC – Khori Blair 79-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 4:47. Cardinals 49–0. Drive: 2 plays, 83 yards, 0:50. NCC – Zach Garrett 13-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 1:13. Cardinals 56–0. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 1:58. Third quarter NCC – Nic Rummell 9-yard pass from Jake Johnson (Milan Dezelich kick), 10:07. Cardinals 63–0. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 3:17. NCC – Tommy Coates 10-yard pass from Jake Johnson (Magnus Meyer kick), 0:12. Cardinals 70–0. Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 1:21. Fourth quarter NCC – Jake Johnson 1-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 9:54. Cardinals 77–0. Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 2:59.

Game information

First quarter

NCC – Andrew Kamienski 60-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 14:40. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:20.
NCC – Ethan Greenfield 9-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 6:47. Cardinals 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 3:49.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 33-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 2:47. Cardinals 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 1:48.

Second quarter

NCC – DeAngelo Hardy 43-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 11:34. Cardinals 28–0. Drive: 2 plays, 47 yards, 0:34.
NCC – Blake Williams 34-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 9:10. Cardinals 35–0. Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:47.
NCC – Zach Garrett 42-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 9:10. Cardinals 42–0. Drive: 1 plays, 42 yards, 0:09.
NCC – Khori Blair 79-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 4:47. Cardinals 49–0. Drive: 2 plays, 83 yards, 0:50.
NCC – Zach Garrett 13-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 1:13. Cardinals 56–0. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 1:58.

Third quarter

NCC – Nic Rummell 9-yard pass from Jake Johnson (Milan Dezelich kick), 10:07. Cardinals 63–0. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 3:17.
NCC – Tommy Coates 10-yard pass from Jake Johnson (Magnus Meyer kick), 0:12. Cardinals 70–0. Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 1:21.

Fourth quarter

NCC – Jake Johnson 1-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 9:54. Cardinals 77–0. Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 2:59.

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Statistics	NPU	NCC
First downs	8	24
Total yards	117	685
Rushing yards	22	306
Passing yards	95	379
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	32:26	27:34

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Park	Passing	Grant Borsch	14/29, 87 yards, INT
	Rushing	A. J. Harris	13 rushes, 17 yards
	Receiving	Malik Powell	4 receptions, 38 yards
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	16/17, 334 yards, 4 TD
	Rushing	Rafael Rios	11 rushes, 98 yards
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	4 receptions, 137 yards, 2 TD

At No. 9 Wheaton (IL)

No. 5 North Central Cardinals at No. 9 Wheaton Thunder – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 5 Cardinals	7	7	7	0	21
No. 9 Thunder	0	7	14	14	35

at McCully Stadium, Wheaton, Illinois

Date: October 5
Game time: 5:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 63 °F (17 °C)
Game attendance: 2,983
Referee: Jeremy Mancilla
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter NCC – Ethan Greenfield 1-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 10:14. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 4:46. Second quarter WHEAT – T. J. Williams 3-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 12:13. Tied 7–7. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 4:55. NCC – Blake Williams 48-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 6:18. Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:42. Third quarter WHEAT – Phillip Nichols 47-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 7:53. Tied 14–14. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 1:46. NCC – Andrew Kamienski 9-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 4:47. Cardinals 21–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:06. WHEAT – Phillip Nichols 5-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 1:32. Tied 21–21. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:06. Fourth quarter WHEAT – Phillip Nichols 58-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 14:06. Thunder 28–21. Drive: 1 play, 58 yards, 0:11. WHEAT – Adam Terrini 21-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 6:40. Thunder 35–21. Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 3:31.

Game information

First quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 1-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 10:14. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 4:46.

Second quarter

WHEAT – T. J. Williams 3-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 12:13. Tied 7–7. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 4:55.
NCC – Blake Williams 48-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 6:18. Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:42.

Third quarter

WHEAT – Phillip Nichols 47-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 7:53. Tied 14–14. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 1:46.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 9-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 4:47. Cardinals 21–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:06.
WHEAT – Phillip Nichols 5-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 1:32. Tied 21–21. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:06.

Fourth quarter

WHEAT – Phillip Nichols 58-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 14:06. Thunder 28–21. Drive: 1 play, 58 yards, 0:11.
WHEAT – Adam Terrini 21-yard pass from Luke Anthony (Griffin Bowes kick), 6:40. Thunder 35–21. Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 3:31.

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Statistics	NCC	WHEAT
First downs	22	20
Total yards	398	447
Rushing yards	85	96
Passing yards	313	351
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	30:57	29:03

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	27/45, 313 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	29 rushes, 111 yards, TD
	Receiving	Blake Williams	6 receptions, 158 yards, TD
Wheaton	Passing	Luke Anthony	21/30, 351 yards, 5 TD
	Rushing	T. J. Williams	23 rushes, 94 yards
	Receiving	Phillip Nichols	10 receptions, 207 yards, 3 TD

Augustana (IL)

Augustana Vikings at No. 9 North Central Cardinals – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	7	0	0	7	14
No. 9 Cardinals	14	21	7	0	42

at Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium, Naperville, Illinois

Date: October 12
Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Mostly sunny, 48 °F (9 °C)
Game attendance: 4,500
Referee: Mike Cunningham
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter NCC – Ethan Greenfield 2-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 12:37. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 2:23. NCC – Andrew Kamienski 30-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 6:51. Cardinals 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:04. AUGIE – Tom Dolis 39-yard pass from Zachary Fuller (Owen Ennis kick), 0:57. Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 2 plays, 42 yards, 0:43. Second quarter NCC – Ethan Greenfield 2-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 11:05. Cardinals 21–7. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:07. NCC – Andrew Kamienski 32-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 7:02. Cardinals 28–7. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 2:15. NCC – Andrew Kamienski 6-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 3:09. Cardinals 35–7. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 2:34. Third quarter NCC – Ethan Greenfield 3-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 3:52. Cardinals 42–7. Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 5:12. Fourth quarter AUGIE – Alek Jacobs 15-yard run (Owen Ennis kick), 4:18. Cardinals 42–14. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:58.

Game information

First quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 2-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 12:37. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 2:23.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 30-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 6:51. Cardinals 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:04.
AUGIE – Tom Dolis 39-yard pass from Zachary Fuller (Owen Ennis kick), 0:57. Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 2 plays, 42 yards, 0:43.

Second quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 2-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 11:05. Cardinals 21–7. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:07.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 32-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 7:02. Cardinals 28–7. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 2:15.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 6-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Milan Dezelich kick), 3:09. Cardinals 35–7. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 2:34.

Third quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 3-yard run (Milan Dezelich kick), 3:52. Cardinals 42–7. Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 5:12.

Fourth quarter

AUGIE – Alek Jacobs 15-yard run (Owen Ennis kick), 4:18. Cardinals 42–14. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:58.

More information Statistics, AUGIE ...

Statistics	AUGIE	NCC
First downs	14	24
Total yards	297	443
Rushing yards	160	145
Passing yards	137	298
Turnovers	3	2
Time of possession	26:27	33:33

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Augustana (IL)	Passing	Zachary Fuller	7/19, 89 yards, TD
	Rushing	Bobby Jarosz	19 rushes, 67 yards
	Receiving	Tom Dolis	2 receptions, 55 yards, TD
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	25/37, 291 yards, 3 TD, INT
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	27 rushes, 138 yards, 3 TD
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	11 receptions, 135 yards, 3 TD

At Carroll (WI)

No. 8 North Central Cardinals at Carroll Pioneers – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 8 Cardinals	13	21	14	14	62
Pioneers	3	0	0	0	3

at Schneider Stadium, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Date: October 19
Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Partly cloudy, 58 °F (14 °C)
Game attendance: 1,732
Referee: Benjamin Ligocki
Box score, Recap

More information Statistics, NCC ...

Statistics	NCC	CUWI
First downs	29	8
Total yards	602	214
Rushing yards	307	18
Passing yards	295	196
Turnovers	0	1
Time of possession	25:19	34:41

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	14/22, 256 yards, 4 TD
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	9 rushes, 137 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	8 receptions, 167 yards, 3 TD
Carroll	Passing	Michael Johnson	15/24, 196 yards, INT
	Rushing	Michael Johnson	7 rushes, 17 yards
	Receiving	David Meza	6 receptions, 102 yards

Carthage

Carthage Red Men at No. 7 North Central Cardinals – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Red Men	0	0	0	6	6
No. 7 Cardinals	21	28	0	0	49

at Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium, Naperville, Illinois

Date: October 26
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Partly cloudy, 56 °F (13 °C)
Game attendance: 690
Referee: Jeremy Mancilla
Box score, Recap

More information Statistics, CAR ...

Statistics	CAR	NCC
First downs	15	29
Total yards	172	614
Rushing yards	114	306
Passing yards	58	308
Turnovers	1	3
Time of possession	31:55	28:05

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Carthage	Passing	Billy Dury	5/17, 49 yards
	Rushing	Dana Fontenot	18 rushes, 39 yards
	Receiving	Jovone Stricker	3 receptions, 32 yards
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	18/22, 308 yards, 5 TD
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	13 rushes, 208 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Blake Williams	7 receptions, 129 yards, TD

At Elmhurst

No. 7 North Central Cardinals at Elmhurst Bluejays – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 7 Cardinals	20	34	14	14	82
Bluejays	0	0	7	0	7

at Langhorst Field, Elmhurst, Illinois

Date: November 2
Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Partly sunny, 40 °F (4 °C)
Game attendance: 758
Referee: Ben Kuhr
Box score, Recap

More information Statistics, NCC ...

Statistics	NCC	ELM
First downs	28	9
Total yards	678	136
Rushing yards	296	74
Passing yards	382	62
Turnovers	0	3
Time of possession	30:48	29:12

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	23/28, 277 yards, 6 TD
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	17 rushes, 182 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Jarrett Crider	2 receptions, 77 yards, TD
Elmhurst	Passing	Jake Tahaney	9/23, 57 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Jake Tahaney	5 rushes, 49 yards
	Receiving	Ben Fridrich	4 receptions, 35 yards, TD

Illinois Wesleyan

Illinois Wesleyan Titans at No. 6 North Central Cardinals – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Titans	0	14	0	0	14
No. 6 Cardinals	17	28	14	10	69

at Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium, Naperville, Illinois

Date: November 9
Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Partly cloudy, 46 °F (8 °C)
Game attendance: 3,000
Referee: Tim Kiefer
Box score, Recap

More information Statistics, IWU ...

Statistics	IWU	NCC
First downs	12	21
Total yards	227	622
Rushing yards	49	306
Passing yards	178	316
Turnovers	3	0
Time of possession	30:54	29:06

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Illinois Wesleyan	Passing	Johnny Dicanio	14/32, 178 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Johnny Dicanio	11 rushes, 30 yards
	Receiving	Wesley Watson	4 receptions, 97 yards
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	12/19, 281 yards, 6 TD
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	15 rushes, 94 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	7 receptions, 155 yards, 4 TD

At Millikin

No. 6 North Central Cardinals at Millikin Big Blue – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 6 Cardinals	24	7	14	14	59
Big Blue	7	7	6	12	32

at Lindsay Field, Decatur, Illinois

Date: November 16
Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Clear, 41 °F (5 °C)
Game attendance: 1,200
Referee: Marcel Kerr
Box score, Recap

More information Statistics, NCC ...

Statistics	NCC	MILL
First downs	20	20
Total yards	506	324
Rushing yards	213	203
Passing yards	293	121
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	22:16	37:44

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	17/24, 293 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	14 rushes, 199 yards, 3 TD
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	7 receptions, 182 yards, 2 TD
Millikin	Passing	Cal Pohrte	15/31, 121 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Richard Cosey	26 rushes, 152 yards, TD
	Receiving	Jordan Smith	6 receptions, 52 yards, TD

Wabash (NCAA Division III First Round)

2019 NCAA Division III Playoffs First Round
Wabash Little Giants at No. 5 North Central Cardinals – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Little Giants	9	3	3	0	15
No. 5 Cardinals	21	7	9	14	51

at Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium, Naperville, Illinois

Date: November 23
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Overcast, 47 °F (8 °C)
Game attendance: 1,014
Referee: Mike Hoffman
Box score, Recap

More information Game information ...

Game information
First quarter NCC – Ethan Greenfield 4-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 12:33. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:27. WAB – Nick Hamman 38-yard pass from Liam Thompson (run failed), 8:40. Cardinals 7–6. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:53. NCC – Ethan Greenfield 2-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 6:08. Cardinals 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:26. WAB – Schuyler Nehrig 44-yard field goal, 2:19. Cardinals 14–9. Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 3:49.' NCC – Ethan Greenfield 6-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 0:51. Cardinals 21–9. Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:24. Second quarter WAB – Schuyler Nehrig 41-yard field goal, 11:01. Cardinals 21–12. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:50. NCC – Ethan Greenfield 4-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 7:54. Cardinals 28–12. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:00. Third quarter WAB – Schuyler Nehrig 28-yard field goal, 10:56. Cardinals 28–15. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 4:04. NCC – Magnus Meyer 29-yard field goal, 6:05. Cardinals 31–15. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:44. NCC – Ethan Greenfield 5-yard run (kick failed), 0:11. Cardinals 37–15. Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 2:53. Fourth quarter NCC – Andrew Kamienski 30-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 10:41. Cardinals 44–15. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:03. NCC – Zach Garrett 20-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 6:59. Cardinals 51–15. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 1:44.

Game information

First quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 4-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 12:33. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:27.
WAB – Nick Hamman 38-yard pass from Liam Thompson (run failed), 8:40. Cardinals 7–6. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:53.
NCC – Ethan Greenfield 2-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 6:08. Cardinals 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:26.
WAB – Schuyler Nehrig 44-yard field goal, 2:19. Cardinals 14–9. Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 3:49.'
NCC – Ethan Greenfield 6-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 0:51. Cardinals 21–9. Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:24.

Second quarter

WAB – Schuyler Nehrig 41-yard field goal, 11:01. Cardinals 21–12. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:50.
NCC – Ethan Greenfield 4-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 7:54. Cardinals 28–12. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:00.

Third quarter

WAB – Schuyler Nehrig 28-yard field goal, 10:56. Cardinals 28–15. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 4:04.
NCC – Magnus Meyer 29-yard field goal, 6:05. Cardinals 31–15. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:44.
NCC – Ethan Greenfield 5-yard run (kick failed), 0:11. Cardinals 37–15. Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 2:53.

Fourth quarter

NCC – Andrew Kamienski 30-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 10:41. Cardinals 44–15. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:03.
NCC – Zach Garrett 20-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 6:59. Cardinals 51–15. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 1:44.

More information Statistics, WAB ...

Statistics	WAB	NCC
First downs	18	31
Total yards	352	588
Rushing yards	138	358
Passing yards	214	230
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	30:56	29:04

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Wabash	Passing	Liam Thompson	14/29, 180 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Isaac Avant	16 rushes, 84 yards
	Receiving	Nick Hamman	5 receptions, 74 yards, TD
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	17/19, 230 yards, TD
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	29 rushes, 301 yards, 5 TD
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	9 receptions, 163 yards, TD

At No. 2 Mount Union (NCAA Division III Second Round)

2019 NCAA Division III Playoffs Second Round
No. 5 North Central Cardinals at No. 2 Mount Union Purple Raiders – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 5 Cardinals	7	21	21	10	59
No. 2 Purple Raiders	14	24	7	7	52

at Mount Union Stadium, Alliance, Ohio

Date: November 30
Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST/12:00 p.m. EST
Game weather: Cloudy, 35 °F (2 °C)
Game attendance: 3,227
Referee: David Hergert
Box score, Recap

More information Game information ...

Game information
First quarter MTU – D'Angelo Fulford 3-yard run (Max Righetti kick), 12:07. Purple Raiders 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 2:53. NCC – Ethan Greenfield 11-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 8:12. Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 3:50. MTU – Josh Petruccelli 1-yard run (Max Righetti kick), 4:29. Purple Raiders 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:35. Second quarter NCC – Andrew Kamienski 11-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 14:10. Tied 14–14. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 5:14. MTU – Justin Hill 65-yard pass from D'Angelo Fulford (kick failed), 13:25. Purple Raiders 20–14. Drive: 2 plays, 65 yards, 0:45. NCC – Ethan Greenfield 24-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 12:05. Cardinals 21–20. Drive: 3 plays, 63 yards, 1:16. NCC – Andrew Kamienski 41-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 9:59. Cardinals 28–20. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:33. MTU – Max Righetti 28-yard field goal, 7:40. Cardinals 28–23. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:19. MTU – Edwin Reed 27-yard pass from D'Angelo Fulford (D'Angelo Fulford pass to Joe Fornaro), 4:01. Purple Raiders 31–28. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 1:33. MTU – D'Angelo Fulford 2-yard run (Max Righetti kick), 0:15. Purple Raiders 38–28. Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 2:46. Third quarter NCC – Andrew Kamienski 71-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 13:26. Purple Raiders 38–35. Drive: 3 plays, 79 yards, 1:30. MTU – Wayne Ruby 66-yard pass from D'Angelo Fulford (Max Righetti kick), 12:51. Purple Raiders 45–35. Drive: 2 plays, 77 yards, 0:29. NCC – Ethan Greenfield 3-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 8:56. Purple Raiders 45–42. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 3:45. NCC – Andrew Kamienski 6-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 1:58. Cardinals 49–45. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:22. Fourth quarter NCC – Broc Rutter 10-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 14:16. Cardinals 56–45. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 1:34. MTU – Josh Petrucelli 12-yard pass from D'Angelo Fulford (Max Righetti kick), 12:53. Cardinals 56–52. Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 1:15. NCC – Magnus Meyer 35-yard field goal, 8:00. Cardinals 59–52. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:45.

Game information

First quarter

MTU – D'Angelo Fulford 3-yard run (Max Righetti kick), 12:07. Purple Raiders 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 2:53.
NCC – Ethan Greenfield 11-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 8:12. Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 3:50.
MTU – Josh Petruccelli 1-yard run (Max Righetti kick), 4:29. Purple Raiders 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:35.

Second quarter

NCC – Andrew Kamienski 11-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 14:10. Tied 14–14. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 5:14.
MTU – Justin Hill 65-yard pass from D'Angelo Fulford (kick failed), 13:25. Purple Raiders 20–14. Drive: 2 plays, 65 yards, 0:45.
NCC – Ethan Greenfield 24-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 12:05. Cardinals 21–20. Drive: 3 plays, 63 yards, 1:16.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 41-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 9:59. Cardinals 28–20. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:33.
MTU – Max Righetti 28-yard field goal, 7:40. Cardinals 28–23. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:19.
MTU – Edwin Reed 27-yard pass from D'Angelo Fulford (D'Angelo Fulford pass to Joe Fornaro), 4:01. Purple Raiders 31–28. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 1:33.
MTU – D'Angelo Fulford 2-yard run (Max Righetti kick), 0:15. Purple Raiders 38–28. Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 2:46.

Third quarter

NCC – Andrew Kamienski 71-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 13:26. Purple Raiders 38–35. Drive: 3 plays, 79 yards, 1:30.
MTU – Wayne Ruby 66-yard pass from D'Angelo Fulford (Max Righetti kick), 12:51. Purple Raiders 45–35. Drive: 2 plays, 77 yards, 0:29.
NCC – Ethan Greenfield 3-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 8:56. Purple Raiders 45–42. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 3:45.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 6-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 1:58. Cardinals 49–45. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:22.

Fourth quarter

NCC – Broc Rutter 10-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 14:16. Cardinals 56–45. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 1:34.
MTU – Josh Petrucelli 12-yard pass from D'Angelo Fulford (Max Righetti kick), 12:53. Cardinals 56–52. Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 1:15.
NCC – Magnus Meyer 35-yard field goal, 8:00. Cardinals 59–52. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:45.

More information Statistics, NCC ...

Statistics	NCC	MTU
First downs	27	26
Total yards	699	698
Rushing yards	177	149
Passing yards	522	549
Turnovers	1	3
Time of possession	35:01	24:59

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Central	Passing	Brock Rutter	22/36, 522 yards, 5 TD, INT
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	27 rushes, 130 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	12 receptions, 256 yards, 4 TD
Mount Union	Passing	D'Angelo Fulford	23/34, 549 yards, 4 TD, INT
	Rushing	D'Angelo Fulford	21 rushes, 124 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Justin Hill	7 receptions, 221 yards, TD

No. 9 Delaware Valley (NCAA Division III Quarterfinal)

2019 NCAA Division III Playoffs Quarterfinal
No. 9 Delaware Valley Aggies at No. 5 North Central Cardinals – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 9 Aggies	0	0	14	0	14
No. 5 Cardinals	14	3	7	7	31

at Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium, Naperville, Illinois

Date: December 7
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Mostly sunny, 34 °F (1 °C)
Game attendance: 1,351
Referee: Joshua Kahle
Box score, Recap

More information Game information ...

Game information
First quarter NCC – Ethan Greenfield 1-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 6:51. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:26. NCC – DeAngelo Hardy 40-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 2:27. Cardinals 14–0. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:15. Second quarter NCC – Magnus Meyer 22-yard field goal, 0:22. Cardinals 17–0. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 3:34. Third quarter DVU – Ryan Norton 9-yard pass from Anthony Fontana (Nick Restaino kick), 11:43. Cardinals 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:12. DVU – Dan Allen 85-yard pass from Anthony Fontana (Nick Restaino kick), 9:00. Cardinals 17–14. Drive: 2 plays, 85 yards, 0:14. NCC – Andrew Kamienski 11-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 4:27. Cardinals 24–14. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:28. Fourth quarter NCC – Ethan Greenfield 2-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 3:49. Cardinals 31–14. Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 6:20.

Game information

First quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 1-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 6:51. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:26.
NCC – DeAngelo Hardy 40-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 2:27. Cardinals 14–0. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:15.

Second quarter

NCC – Magnus Meyer 22-yard field goal, 0:22. Cardinals 17–0. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 3:34.

Third quarter

DVU – Ryan Norton 9-yard pass from Anthony Fontana (Nick Restaino kick), 11:43. Cardinals 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:12.
DVU – Dan Allen 85-yard pass from Anthony Fontana (Nick Restaino kick), 9:00. Cardinals 17–14. Drive: 2 plays, 85 yards, 0:14.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 11-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 4:27. Cardinals 24–14. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:28.

Fourth quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 2-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 3:49. Cardinals 31–14. Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 6:20.

More information Statistics, DVU ...

Statistics	DVU	NCC
First downs	16	24
Total yards	324	365
Rushing yards	92	102
Passing yards	232	263
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	25:51	34:09

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Delaware Valley	Passing	Anthony Fontana	21/36, 232 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Donte Simmons	10 rushes, 71 yards
	Receiving	Dan Allen	6 receptions, 155 yards, TD
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	23/33, 263 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	28 rushes, 93 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	DeAngelo Hardy	9 receptions, 132 yards, TD

At No. 4 Muhlenberg (NCAA Division III Semifinal)

2019 NCAA Division III Playoffs Semifinal
No. 5 North Central Cardinals at No. 4 Muhlenberg Mules – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 5 Cardinals	21	17	7	0	45
No. 4 Mules	0	7	0	7	14

at Scotty Wood Stadium, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Date: December 14
Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST/12:00 p.m. EST
Game weather: Rainy, 55 °F (13 °C)
Game attendance: 3,845
Referee: Bob Zanneo
Box score, Recap

More information Game information ...

Game information

First quarter

NCC – Andrew Kamienski 2-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 9:27. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 4:04.
NCC – Blake Williams 51-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 7:57. Cardinals 14–0. Drive: 1 play, 51 yards, 0:17.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 8-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 5:09. Cardinals 21–0. Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:42.

Second quarter

NCC – Andrew Kamienski 5-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 14:20. Cardinals 28–0. Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:53.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 19-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 6:51. Cardinals 35–0. Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:55.
MUHL – James Diggs 1-yard run (Todd Spirt kick), 4:11. Cardinals 35–7. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 2:37.
NCC – Magnus Meyer 27-yard field goal, 0:00. Cardinals 38–7. Drive: 14 plays, 65 yards, 4:11.

Third quarter

NCC – Terrence Hill 28-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 10:01. Cardinals 45–7. Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 2:16.

Fourth quarter

MUHL – Ryan Curtiss 74-yard pass from Mike Hnatkowsky (Todd Spirt kick), 12:53. Cardinals 45–14. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:14.

More information Statistics, NCC ...

Statistics	NCC	MUHL
First downs	27	16
Total yards	486	362
Rushing yards	293	69
Passing yards	193	293
Turnovers	1	3
Time of possession	34:37	25:23

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	16/25, 193 yards, 5 TD, INT
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	21 rushes, 199 yards
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	11 receptions, 112 yards, 4 TD
Muhlenberg	Passing	Mike Hnatkowsky	23/41, 277 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	James Diggs	9 rushes, 62 yards, TD
	Receiving	Ryan Curtiss	5 receptions, 98 yards, TD

Vs. No. 7 Wisconsin–Whitewater (Stagg Bowl)

2019 Stagg Bowl
No. 7 Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks vs. No. 5 North Central Cardinals – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 7 Warhawks	0	0	7	7	14
No. 5 Cardinals	13	14	7	7	41

at Woodforest Bank Stadium, Shenandoah, Texas

Date: December 20
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Cloudy, 49 °F (9 °C)
Game attendance: 1,362
Referee: Joe Horn
Box score, Recap

More information Game information ...

Game information

First quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 5-yard run (run failed), 12:27. Cardinals 6–0. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 2:24.
NCC – Blake Williams 31-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 0:35. Cardinals 13–0. Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:41.

Second quarter

NCC – Broc Rutter 1-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 10:12. Cardinals 20–0. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 3:49.
NCC – Ethan Greenfield 2-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 1:49. Cardinals 27–0. Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 5:59.

Third quarter

NCC – Ethan Greenfield 38-yard run (Magnus Meyer kick), 7:30. Cardinals 34–0. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:35.
UWW – Jared Zausch 12-yard pass from Max Meylor (Wojciech Gasienica kick), 4:52. Cardinals 34–7. Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:26.

Fourth quarter

UWW – Alex Peete 1-yard run (Wojciech Gasienica kick), 9:32. Cardinals 34–14. Drive: 15 plays, 92 yards, 7:19.
NCC – Andrew Kamienski 28-yard pass from Broc Rutter (Magnus Meyer kick), 1:58. Cardinals 41–14. Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 1:43.

More information Statistics, UWW ...

Statistics	UWW	NCC
First downs	19	22
Total yards	390	436
Rushing yards	207	173
Passing yards	183	263
Turnovers	2	0
Time of possession	29:50	30:10

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Wisconsin–Whitewater	Passing	Max Meylor	25/42, 183 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Max Meylor	15 rushes, 104 yards
	Receiving	Tyler Holte	6 receptions, 64 yards
North Central	Passing	Broc Rutter	18/27, 263 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Ethan Greenfield	27 rushes, 138 yards, 3 TD
	Receiving	Andrew Kamienski	9 receptions, 134 yards, TD

Personnel

Players

1 Julian Bell DB 5-7 146 So. Oswego, Ill. / Oswego Waubonsee CC
1 Khori Blair WR 6-1 179 Jr. Oak Park, Ill. / Oak Park-River Forest
2 Zach Greenberg DB 6-1 196 Sr. Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley
3 Zach Butler DB 5-9 196 Jr. Kingston, Ill. / Genoa-Kingston
3 Tommy Coates WR 6-3 183 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / De La Salle
3 Daniel Slaughter LB 5-9 212 Fr. Palm Harbor, Fla. / East Lake
4 Dakota Cremeens DB 5-8 180 Jr. Bloomington, Ill. / Normal Community
4 Matt Metz WR 6-1 184 Jr. Morton Grove, Ill. / Niles West
5 De'Angelo Roberson DB 5-10 174 Jr. Mount Prospect, Ill. / Wisconsin-Eau Claire
6 Michael Baumgardner LB 5-7 191 So. Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley
6 DeAngelo Hardy WR 6-1 190 Fr. Lake Villa, Ill. / Lakes
7 Bryan Beauchamp LB 6-0 221 Sr. Fairland, Ind. / Triton Central
7 Arek Kleniuk QB 6-0 164 Fr. Mount Prospect, Ill. / Rolling Meadows
8 Ethan Greenfield RB 5-9 195 So. Lindenhurst, Ill. / Lakes
8 Sean Jacobs LB 5-8 200 Fr. Buffalo Grove, Ill. / Buffalo Grove
9 Tommy Hyland DL 6-4 261 Jr. Lombard, Ill. / Montini Catholic Northwest Missouri State
9 Broc Rutter QB 6-2 204 Sr. Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley Indiana State
10 Talha Ayhan DL 5-10 222 Jr. Wheaton, Ill. / Glenbard South
11 Andrew Kamienski WR 6-0 181 Jr. Pingree Grove, Ill. / South Elgin
11 Tim Mayerhofer DB 6-0 183 Jr. Romeoville, Ill. / Plainfield East
12 Jake Johnson QB 6-1 187 Fr. Lake Villa, Ill. / Lakes
13 Cole Griffin DB 5-11 205 So. Tinley Park, Ill. / Andrew
13 Kevin Polaski QB 5-11 148 Fr. Elk Grove Village, Ill. / Conant
14 Sam Taviani DB 6-0 181 So. Downers Grove, Ill. / Downers Grove North
15 Jodeci Chappa WR 6-0 156 Fr. Immokalee, Fla. / Immokalee
16 Alec Wolff DB 6-3 190 So. Lombard, Ill. / Glenbard East
17 Eddie Villalobos RB 5-5 150 Fr. Rochelle, Ill. / Rochelle Twp.
17 Zach Witken DB 5-9 199 Sr. Riverside, Ill. / Riverside-Brookfield
18 Blake Williams WR 6-4 186 Jr. Aurora, Ill. / Metea Valley
19 Rob Simental QB 6-1 191 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / De La Salle
20 Ronin Gilbert RB 5-9 178 Fr. Tinley Park, Ill. / Tinley Park
20 Jared Hornbeck WR 6-0 181 So. Hampshire, Ill. / Hampshire Robert Morris
21 Jake Beesley DB 6-4 196 Jr. Champaign, Ill. / Champaign Central
22 Zach Garrett RB 5-8 196 Sr. Batavia, Ill. / Batavia
22 Daniel Morales DB 5-9 153 Fr. Whiting, Ind. / Mount Carmel
23 Darius Cook DB 5-8 177 Sr. Chicago, Ill. / Lindblom Academy
23 Conner Rush DB 5-10 150 Fr. Pekin, Ill. / Pekin
24 Armando Varela RB 5-7 169 Sr. San Ysidro, Calif. / San Ysidro Southwestern
25 Braden Lindmark DB 6-3 188 So. Naperville, Ill. / Naperville Central
26 Rafael Rios RB 5-9 180 Fr. Highland, Ind. / Highland
27 Javon Lee DB 5-9 146 Fr. Glenwood, Ill. / Homewood-Flossmoor
28 Austin Ioerger RB 5-8 191 Fr. Metamora, Ill. / Metamora
28 Zach Weiss DB 5-11 164 Fr. Bolingbrook, Ill. / Neuqua Valley
29 Trevor Tesmond DB 5-11 179 So. Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley
30 Payton Voitik DB 6-2 189 Fr. Morris, Ill. / Morris Valparaiso
31 Garrett Fiduccia DB 6-0 185 So. Aurora, Ill. / Oswego East
31 Logan Graham LB 5-11 201 Fr. Dwight, Ill. / Dwight Twp.
32 John Daway LB 5-11 201 Fr. Tampa, Fla. / Blake
33 Ben Wong LB 6-0 215 Jr. Bloomington, Ill. / Normal Community
34 Joey Carrell DB 5-9 166 Fr. Schaumburg, Ill. / Conant
34 Drew Vasquez DB 5-7 173 Sr. Effingham, Ill. / Effingham
35 Jamauri Spivery LB 6-0 218 Jr. Chicago, Ill. / Perspectives Charter Trinity International Univ.
37 Eric Letterer LB 5-10 186 Jr. Dekalb, Ill. / Dekalb
38 Adam Maluchnik LB 5-10 208 Jr. Dyer, Ind. / Andrean
39 Dan Gilroy DL 6-3 230 So. Cary, Ill. / Cary-Grove
40 Braden Hasty LB 5-11 186 So. Effingham, Ill. / Effingham
40 Jake See LB 5-9 206 Fr. Hampshire, Ill. / Hampshire
41 Levi Doan RB 6-0 161 Fr. Edinburg, Ill. / Edinburg
41 Magnus Meyer K/P 6-0 187 Fr. Nesbru, Norway
42 Terrence Hill RB 5-10 173 So. Effingham, Ill. / Effingham
43 Mo Abuzir LB 5-9 193 Fr. Oak Forest, Ill. / Sandburg
43 Jordan Kraft LB 6-1 209 So. Hobart, Ind. / Hobart
44 Spenser Eversole DL 6-2 219 Jr. Pesotum, Ill. / Villa Grove Eastern Illinois Univ.
45 Storm Simmons LB 6-1 226 Jr. Bloomington, Ill. / Normal Community
46 Thomas Mitchell K/P 5-8 172 Fr. Wilmington, Ohio / Kings
46 Jared Roberts RB 6-1 236 Fr. Winnebago, Ill. / Winnebago
47 Miguel Delvalle LB 5-11 234 Fr. Kirkland, Ill. / Hiawatha
47 Adam Green LB 5-11 199 Fr. Oswego, Ill. / Oswego East
48 Gavin Bauknecht LB 5-9 217 Fr. Pontiac, Ill. / Pontiac Township
48 Cameron Martin DL 6-3 259 Jr. Naperville, Ill. / Naperville North
49 Adam Haushahn LB 6-2 219 So. Glen Ellyn, Ill. / Glenbard South
49 Will Kettelkamp DB 6-3 198 Fr. Taylorville, Ill. / Taylorville
50 Griffin Paige LB 6-0 211 Jr. Effingham, Ill. / Effingham McKendree Univ.
52 Sean Gorman LB 5-11 206 So. Palatine, Ill. / Fremd
53 Nathan Gray OL 5-10 260 Jr. Naperville, Ill. / Naperville North
54 Jack Cooper DL 6-0 276 So. Oswego, Ill. / Oswego East
55 Sharmore Clarke OL 6-0 260 Jr. Oak Park, Ill. / Oak Park-River Forest
56 George Western DL 5-9 221 Fr. Steger, Ill. / St. Rita
57 Chance Roberts LB 6-0 197 Fr. Liberty, Miss. / Amite
57 Jordan Ryan OL 6-0 260 Jr. Streamwood, Ill. / Streamwood
58 Owen Henriques DL 6-0 200 Sr. Cary, Ill. / Cary-Grove
59 Colton Bauknecht OL 6-2 270 Sr. Pontiac, Ill. / Pontiac Township
60 Vaughn Valone OL 6-2 265 So. Monee, Ill. / Peotone
61 Bobby Gannon OL 5-11 295 Sr. Downers Grove, Ill. / Montini Catholic
61 Cody Hardt OL 5-11 231 Fr. Hudson, Ill. / Normal West
62 Michael Hasenstab OL 6-4 269 So. Champaign, Ill. / Champaign Central
63 Brandon Greifelt DL 6-1 268 So. Mount Prospect, Ill. / Notre Dame Prep
64 Derek Bex OL 5-11 287 Fr. Batavia, Ill. / Batavia
64 Derek Murphy OL 6-4 273 So. Sandwich, Ill. / Sandwich
65 Will Jandak OL 6-2 289 Fr. Rochelle, Ill. / Rochelle Twp.
65 Ethan Kiley DL 6-1 236 Jr. Lake Villa, Ill. / Lakes
67 Zach Fortier OL 6-6 255 Fr. Oak Forest, Ill. / Sandburg
68 Isiah Ziegler DL 5-10 314 So. Carpentersville, Ill. / Dundee-Crown
69 Daniel Dusik OL 6-3 231 Fr. McHenry, Ill. / Marian Central Catholic
71 Jake Fiedler OL 6-3 271 Sr. Yorkville, Ill. / Yorkville
72 Will Ebert OL 6-2 272 So. Arlington Heights, Ill. / Hersey
74 Ryan Ohlsen DL 5-11 280 So. Evansville, Ind. / Reitz
74 Jarod Thornton OL 5-11 295 Fr. Homewood, Ill. / Homewood-Flossmoor
75 Jack Grupka OL 6-1 264 Fr. Lake Villa, Ill. / Lakes
75 Ricky Strba OL 6-4 286 Sr. Buffalo Grove, Ill. / Buffalo Grove
77 James Hart OL 6-2 334 Fr. Rochelle, Ill. / Rochelle Twp. 80 Rick Maziarka WR 5-11 159 Fr. Orland Park, Ill. / Sandburg 80 Axel Ponten WR 5-11 180 Jr. Uppsala, Sweden / International Univ. of Wyoming
81 Jake Robinson WR 6-1 169 Fr. Peoria, Ariz. / Liberty
82 Jonathon Joyce WR 5-10 151 Fr. Arcadia, Fla. / Evangelical Christian Academy
82 Austin Zavis WR 6-4 194 Sr. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East
83 Tyler Egan TE 6-4 235 Sr. Chicago, Ill. / Mt. Carmel
84 Alex Rose TE 6-3 235 Sr. Schiller Park, Ill. / East Leyden
85 Jarrett Crider WR 5-9 154 Fr. Morton, Ill. / Morton
85 Hunter Greve TE 6-2 211 So. Morris, Ill. / Seneca 85 Bryce Santarelli WR 6-2 190 Fr. Cape Coral, Fla. / Southwest Florida Christian Academy
86 Dana Anderson TE 6-0 223 Jr. Geneva, Ill. / Batavia
87 Joe Mohr TE 5-11 207 Fr. Carlock, Ill. / Normal West
88 Nic Rummell WR 6-0 157 Fr. Gilberts, Ill. / Hampshire Iowa State Univ.
88 Tomas Savickas TE 6-3 209 Fr. Minooka, Ill. / Minooka
89 Sam Russchenberg TE 6-2 208 Fr. Palatine, Ill. / Palatine
90 Steven Niemann OL 5-11 292 Fr. Highland, Ind. / Highland
92 Zach Hartman DL 6-2 213 Fr. Utica, Ill. / La Salle-Peru
97 Alex Debolt DL 6-0 237 Sr. Aurora, Ill. / West Aurora
98 Matt Quinn DL 6-2 221 Fr. Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley
99 Tyler Rich DL 6-4 236 So. Pontiac, Ill. / Pontiac Township

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Coaching staff

Head coach - Jeff Thorne
Assistant coaches

Brad Spencer (assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator)

Shane Dierking (defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach)

Tim Janecek (defensive line coach, strength coordinator)

Eric Stuedemann (offensive line coach)

Liam Crotty (kicking coach)

Mavolio Grier (defensive line coach)

John Howell (defensive backs coach)

Greg Jensik (tight ends coach)

Matt Sinclair (linebackers coach)

Dylan Warden (wide receivers coach)

Dan Starkey (running backs coach)

Don Sutherland (linebackers coach)

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2019 North Central Cardinals football team

Preseason

Schedule

Rankings

Game summaries

At Christopher Newport

At No. 24 Washington (MO)

North Park

At No. 9 Wheaton (IL)

Augustana (IL)

At Carroll (WI)

Carthage

At Elmhurst

Illinois Wesleyan

At Millikin

Wabash (NCAA Division III First Round)

At No. 2 Mount Union (NCAA Division III Second Round)

No. 9 Delaware Valley (NCAA Division III Quarterfinal)

At No. 4 Muhlenberg (NCAA Division III Semifinal)

Vs. No. 7 Wisconsin–Whitewater (Stagg Bowl)

Personnel

Players

Coaching staff

References

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