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The 2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association season was the season of college football played by the seven member schools of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as part of the 2022 NCAA Division III football season.

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ChampionAlma
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2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 18 Alma $^ 60  111 
Albion 51  91 
Trine 33  73 
Hope 33  64 
Adrian 33  64 
Olivet 15  55 
Kalamazoo 06  37 
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ NCAA Division III playoff participant
Rankings from AFCA Poll
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The Alma Scots compiled a 10–0 record in the regular season and won the program's first MIAA championship since 2004.[1] They advanced to the NCAA Division III Football Championship playoffs, where they lost in the second round to Aurora.

Conference overview

More information Conf. rank, Team ...
Conf. rank Team Head coach Overall record Conf. record Points scored Points against
1AlmaJason Couch11–16–0472240
2AlbionDustin Beurer9–15–1381141
3TrineTroy Abbs7–33–3303209
3AdrianJim Deere6–43–3296188
3HopePeter Stuursma6-43–3318219
6OlivetDan Musielewicz5–51–5320271
7KalamazooJamie Zorbo3–70–6210373
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All-MIAA honors

At the end of the regular season in November 2022, the MIAA head coaches voted on individual honors, including the following:[3]

  • Most Valuable Offensive Player - Mark Tocco, Albion
  • Most Valuable Defensive Player - Keysean Amison, Trine
  • Pete Schmidt Memorial Scholar Athlete Award - De'Ondric Sanders, Albion

The following players received first-team honors on the 2022 All-MIAA football team:[3]

Offense

  • Quarterback - Carter St. John, Alma
  • Running back - Eddie Williams, Alma;
  • Wide receivers - Jalen Broussard, Olivet; Kale Lawson, Trine; TJ McKenzie, Hope; Mark Tocco, Albion
  • Tight end - Cole Thomas, Alma
  • Offensive line - Christopher Beck, Olivet; Alexander Dean, Alm; Jackson Linback, Trine; Jarron Masuga, Albion; Scott Roskopp, Albion

Defense

  • Defensive line - Nick Fannon, Albion; DeAndre (Jennings) Ford, Adrian; Jamon Gibson, Trine; Ricky Williamson, Olivet
  • Linebackers - Jeremiah Major, Albion; Kyle Minder, Adrian; Kyle Naif, Trine; Odin Soffredine, Alma
  • Defensive backs - Keysean Amison, Trine; Stephen Douglas, Albion; Austin Flowers, Alma; Ricky Pearson, Albion

Special teams

  • Kicker - Dylan Hillger, Hope
  • Punter - Carter Nofziger, Hope
  • Return specialist - Jake Gladieux, Trine

Teams

Alma

Quick facts Alma Scots football, MIAA champion ...
2022 Alma Scots football
MIAA champion
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Ranking
AFCANo. 23
Record11–1 (6–0 MIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumBahlke Field
Seasons
 2021
2023 
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The 2022 Alma Scots football team represented the Alma College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. In their fifth season under head coach Jason Couch, the Scots compiled an 11–1 record (6–0 against conference opponents), won the MIAA championship, and were ranked No. 23 nationally at the end of the regular season.

The team's statistical leaders included Carter St. John with 2,593 passing yards, Eddie Williams with 1,184 rushing yards and 90 points scored, Nathan Goralski with 52 receptions, Devon Frenchko with 574 receiving yards, and Odin Soffredine with 114 total tackles.[4]

More information Date, Opponent ...
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3at Ohio Northern*
  • Dial Roberson Stadium
  • Ada, OH
W 16–13 OT1,673[5]
September 10Manchester (IN)*
W 49–71,876
September 17at Anderson (IN)*
W 45–7750
September 24Martin Luther*
  • Bahlke Field
  • Alma, MI
W 69–03,035
October 1at Trine
W 40–215,976
October 15Hope
  • Bahlke Field
  • Alma, MI
W 28–26
October 22at Kalamazoo
W 45–211,400[6][7]
October 29at Olivet
W 49–352,225[8]
November 5Adrian
  • Bahlke Field
  • Alma, MI
W 30–101,700
November 12Albion
  • Bahlke Field
  • Alma, MI
W 34–314,405[9]
November 19Mount St. Joseph*
W 41–211,587[10]
November 26Aurora*
  • Bahlke Field
  • Alma, MI (NCAA Division Second Round)
L 26–481,636[11]
  • *Non-conference game
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Albion

Quick facts Albion Britons football, Conference ...
2022 Albion Britons football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Ranking
AFCANo. 24
Record9–1 (5–1 MIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumSprankle-Sprandel Stadium
Seasons
 2021
2023 
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The 2022 Albion Britons football team represented the Albion College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Dustin Beurer, the Britons compiled a 9–1 record (5–1 against conference opponents), finished second in the MIAA, and were ranked No. 24 nationally at the end of the regular season.

More information Date, Opponent ...
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3Carthage*
W 52–0
September 10Bluffton*
  • Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium
  • Albion, MI
W 51–2570
September 17at Rose-Hulman*
W 49–171,000
September 24at Wisconsin-Eau Claire*
W 28–203,800
October 1at Kalamazoo
W 48–6837[13]
October 8Hopedagger
  • Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium
  • Albion, MI
W 30–104,561[14][15]
October 22at Trine
W 20–194,265
October 29Adrian
  • Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium
  • Albion, MI
W 37–92,310[16]
November 5Olivet
  • Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium
  • Albion, MI
W 35–241,780[17]
November 12at Alma
L 31–344,405[9]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
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Trine

Quick facts Trine Thunder football, Conference ...
2022 Trine Thunder football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record7–3 (3–3 MIAA)
Head coach
  • Troy Abbs (8th season)
Home stadiumFred Zollner Athletic Stadium
Seasons
 2021
2023 
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The 2022 Trine Thunder football team represented the Trine University as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Troy Abbs, the Thunder compiled a 7–3 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MIAA.

More information Date, Opponent ...
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 1Anderson (IN)*
W 38–04,753
September 10at Rose-Hulman*
  • Cook Stadium at Phil Brown Field
  • Terre Haute, IN
W 24–231,500
September 17at Franklin*
  • Faught Stadium
  • Franklin, IN
W 55–212,222
September 24Centre*
  • Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium
  • Angola, IN
W 17–04,727
October 1Almadagger
  • Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium
  • Angola, IN
L 21–275,976
October 8at Adrian
W 27–211,175
October 15at Olivet
W 39–37 3OT1,085
October 22Albion
  • Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium
  • Angola, IN
L 19–204,265
November 5Hope
  • Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium
  • Angola, IN
L 21–283,325[19]
November 12at Kalamazoo
W 42–19485
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
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Hope

Quick facts Hope Flying Dutchmen football, Conference ...
2022 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–4 (3–3 MIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumRay & Sue Smith Stadium
Seasons
 2021
2023 
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The 2022 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Peter Stuursma, the Dutchmen compiled a 6–4 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MIAA.

More information Date, Opponent ...
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3Aurora*
W 38–342,779[21][22]
September 10Coe*
  • Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
  • Holland, MI
W 33–242,088[23]
September 17at Mount St. Joseph*
L 28–332,000[24]
September 24at Northwestern (MN)*
W 56–71,643[25]
October 1Adrian
  • Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
  • Holland, MI
L 10–222,627[26]
October 8at Albion
L 10–304,561[14][15]
October 15at Alma
L 26–28
October 22Olivetdagger
  • Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
  • Holland, MI
W 23–04,101[27][28][29]
October 29Kalamazoo
  • Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
  • Holland, MI
W 66–201,984[30]
November 5at Trine
W 28–213,325[19]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
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Adrian

Quick facts Adrian Bulldogs football, Conference ...
2022 Adrian Bulldogs football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–4 (3–3 MIAA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorHarry Bailey (8th season)
Home stadiumDocking Stadium
Seasons
 2021
2023 
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The 2022 Adrian Bulldogs football team represented Adrian College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Jim Deere, the Bulldogs compiled a 6–4 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MIAA.

More information Date, Opponent ...
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3at Heidelberg*
L 0–312,212[32]
September 10Hanover*
W 33–01,854
September 17at Bluffton*
W 58–232,500
September 24Finlandia*
  • Docking Stadium
  • Adrian, MI
W 73–132,746
October 1at Hope
W 22–101,917[26]
October 8Trine
  • Docking Stadium
  • Adrian, MI
L 21–271,175
October 15Kalamazoo
  • Docking Stadium
  • Adrian, MI
W 42–173,472
October 29at Albion
L 9–372,310[16]
November 5at Alma
L 10–301,700
November 12Olivet
  • Docking Stadium
  • Adrian, MI
W 28–01,057[33]
  • *Non-conference game
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Olivet

Quick facts Olivet Comets football, Conference ...
2022 Olivet Comets football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record5–5 (1–5 MIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumCutler Field
Seasons
 2021
2023 
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The 2022 Olivet Comets football team represented Olivet College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Dan Musielewicz, the Comets compiled a 5–5 record (1–5 against conference opponents) and finished in sixth place in the MIAA.

More information Date, Opponent ...
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3Franklin*
W 35–312,500
September 10Eureka*
  • Cutler Field
  • Olivet, MI
W 54–142,050
September 17at Hanover*
W 31–28827
September 24at Greenville*
W 63–7750
October 8Kalamazoo
  • Cutler Field
  • Olivet, MI
W 41–173,050[35]
October 15Trine
  • Cutler Field
  • Olivet, MI
L 37–39 3OT1,085
October 22at Hope
L 0–234,101[27][28][29]
October 29Alma
  • Cutler Field
  • Olivet, MI
L 35–492,225
November 5at Albion
L 24–351,780
November 12at Adrian
L 0–281,057
  • *Non-conference game
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Kalamazoo

Quick facts Kalamazoo Hornets football, Conference ...
2022 Kalamazoo Hornets football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record3–7 (0–6 MIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumAngell Field
Seasons
 2021
2023 
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The 2022 Kalamazoo Hornets football team represented Kalamazoo College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Jamie Zorbo, the Hornets compiled a 3–7 record (0–6 against conference opponents) and finished in last place in the MIAA.

More information Date, Opponent ...
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3Oberlin*
  • Angell Field
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 21–14[37]
September 10Kenyon*
  • Angell Field
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 24-21[38]
September 17at Defiance*Defiance, OHW 42–23
September 24at Alfred*Alfred, NYL 23–31[39]
October 1Albion
  • Angell Field
  • Kalamazoo, MI
L 6–48837[13]
October 8at Olivet
L 17–413,050[35]
October 15at Adrian
L 17–423,472[40]
October 22Almadagger
  • Angell Field
  • Kalamazoo, MI
L 21–451,400[6][7]
October 29at Hope
L 20–661,984[30]
November 12Trine
  • Angell Field
  • Kalamazoo, MI
L 19–42485[41]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
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