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The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian

The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian

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Doug Geiser named official head coach of Eagle football

Doug Geiser named official head coach of Eagle football

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor January 3, 2023

The Ashland University football program paid tribute to former Head Coach Lee Owens just less than a month ago when he announced his official retirement. Now, the program looks to fill the everlasting...

The Eagles fall in Pennsylvania to IUP as they finish the season ranked No. 13 in the nation.

Eagle football finishes impressive season with No. 13 national rank

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor December 28, 2022

The Ashland University Eagle football team has surely impressed a lot of its doubters in Head Coach Lee Owens' final season at the helm. With the conference championship being taken home to Jack Miller...

AU athletics sees strong fall season in Learfield Directors Cup

AU athletics sees strong fall season in Learfield Directors Cup

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor December 23, 2022

The Ashland University athletics scene has seen an abundance of success to finish off 2022. With the Eagle football team and men's soccer team reaching the second round of the NCAA Division II postseason...

The Eagles put their stamp on the season both athletically and academically.

AU offensive tackle brings in third All-Academic American honor

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor December 22, 2022

The Ashland University football team has concluded its 2022-2023 season with a 10-2 record, a conference championship, their star linebacker declaring for the NFL Draft, the retirement of Head Coach Lee...

Eagles Michael Ayers declares for NFL Draft

Eagle linebacker Michael Ayers declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor December 13, 2022

Ashland University has been a Division II school that has produced nine total NFL talents since becoming a program. The most recent taken in the NFL Draft was tight end Adam Shaheen, who was drafted in...

Head Coach Lee Owens has officially retired as the head coach of the Ashland University football team.

AU football Head Coach Lee Owens announces retirement

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor December 2, 2022

The Ashland University campus, community and football team are set to say goodbye to their head coach, Lee Owens, after serving the program as their head coach since 2004. While speculation occurred...

The Eagles season officially comes to a close with a 19-13 lost to IUP in the second round of the NCAA Division II Postseason Tournament.

AU Eagles fall 19-13 against IUP

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor November 26, 2022

The Ashland University football team lost, 19-13, against the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks in the second round of the NCAA Division II Postseason Tournament. The Eagles, who downed...

The Eagles saved the receipts and comments from those who doubted them.

Ashland downs Notre Dame, 20-13, in playoff opener

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor November 19, 2022

The Ashland University football team kept the "receipts" and did not disappoint as they downed the Notre Dame College Falcons, 20-13 in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Postseason Tournament. The...

Martin finished the season with over 1000 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. He dashed for 120+ in the win over Kentucky Wesleyan.

AU Eagles win GMAC title with 41-10 win over Panthers

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor November 12, 2022

The Ashland University football team has finished the season as the No. 1 team in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and the No. 13 team in the nation, with momentum heading into the NCAA Division II...

Eagles see linebacker Michael Ayers lead the way for a No. 13 national ranking.

Eagles move up to No. 13 in national ranking

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor November 7, 2022

The Ashland University football team continues to have a stellar 2022 campaign as they sit No. 13 in the nation and 8-1 on the season. The Eagles were previously ranked at No. 6 in the nation for four...

Eagles down Storm and look to final regular season matchup this Saturday.

Eagle football rebounds with 31-23 win over Lake Erie

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor November 5, 2022

After falling last week to the Hillsdale Chargers, the Ashland University football team rebounded well downing the Lake Erie Storm, 31-23, on the road. The Eagles and Storm went back and forth throughout...

Head Coach Lee Owens expects his team to play week-to-week and not look ahead to the future. Composure and confidence has been preached as the season has gone on.

Eagle football team prepares for Lake Erie Storm on the road

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor November 4, 2022

The Ashland University football team has continued its impressive play as they look to finish the season as one of the top 25 teams in Division II. After the most recent AFCA rankings, they've been slotted...

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