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Head Coach Doug Geiser walks on the field at Jack Miller Stadium during 2023 fall practices.

AU football releases 2024 schedule after successful previous campaign

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor February 7, 2024

The full 2024 schedule can be found at the bottom of the article. The Ashland University football team has officially unveiled the Eagles' 2024 schedule to the public. After finding plenty of success...

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Eagles held a padded practice in preparation for Saturday's outing.

Editorial: 3 Keys to success for Eagles against No. 1 Ferris State

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter September 8, 2023

The Ashland University football team opened up play last Thursday against No. 16 IUP, and the road does not get any easier this week. The Eagles are set to host back-to-back National Champion Ferris State....

Quarterback Trevor Bycznski throws a pass in the regular season finale against Kentucky Wesleyan in the 2022 fall season.

Eagle football looks for quarterback successor to Brenner

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor August 15, 2023

The Ashland University football team lost one of the program's top quarterbacks in history as Austin Brenner graduated from the university after the fall 2022 season came to a close. Now, the team has...

Eagles' Michael Ayers declares for NFL Draft

Eagle linebacker Michael Ayers declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Cade Cracas, Digital 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...

Eagles sit at 7-0 heading into a conference match against the Hillsdale Chargers. Pictured is linebacker Michael Ayers and safety Jourdan Swett.

Eagles prepare to bring back Traveling Trophy vs. Chargers

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor October 28, 2022

The Ashland University football team has continued its stellar play throughout the season dumping off opponents at the curb in route to a 7-0 undefeated record. The Eagles look to Saturday, Oct. 29,...

Eagles topple Northwood with Homecoming win

Steve Shrenkel, Reporter September 21, 2018

In front of more than 3,500 cheering fans and alumni on Saturday (Sept. 22) afternoon, the Ashland University men’s football team toppled the Northwood Timberwolves 35-10 in AU’s 95th annual Homecoming...

Six athletes join AU hall of fame

Zach Read September 20, 2018

This Saturday (Sept. 22) will mark the 34th induction ceremony for six decorated former student athletes into the Ashland University Athletics Hall of Fame. The inductees include: Vince Cashdollar (football-...

James Prater Jr. aims to be the best defensive end in the country in his senior campaign for the Eagles.

The rise of James Prater Jr. to defensive stardom

Steve Shrenkel, Reporter September 20, 2018

For James Prater Jr., football has seemingly always been a huge part of his life. He has felt a connection to the game ever since he was a child. It was during his childhood, however, where that connection...

Eagles earn first win in GLIAC opener against Wayne State

Steve Shrenkel, Reporter September 14, 2018

The Ashland University football team earned their first victory of the season against the Wayne State Warriors 30-21 as they opened up Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic play on Saturday (Sept. 15) evening...

This is home

By Chris Bils August 21, 2012

Ashland senior quarterback Taylor Housewright has had a unique college experience. In three varsity seasons at Ashland High School, he completed 479 passes for 6,582 yards and 67 touchdowns. He was one...

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