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The Collegian

The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian

The Eagles hoist the Traveling Trophy after taking down the Chargers at home.

Eagles find first win of the season in 38-14 defeat of Hillsdale

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor September 16, 2023

The Ashland University football team has finally found its first win of the 2023-24 season with a dominating display against the Hillsdale College Chargers. On Saturday, Sept. 16, the two sides went...

The Eagles and Crimson Hawks take on one another in the second round of the playoffs.

Eagles open season with revenge outing against IUP

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor August 31, 2023

The Ashland University football team is preparing for an exciting opening contest to begin the 2023 fall season. The Eagles, who have been in training camp since the start of August, have a specific...

Wide receiever Jake McLoughlin prepares for a contest against IUP in the 2022-23 season.

Eagle football prepares for the 2023 summer offseason

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor May 26, 2023

In December of 2022, Ashland University's football program was heavily changed after former Head Coach Lee Owens formerly announced his retirement. With changes needing to be made, the university appointed...

Former Eagle safety Justin Moore sets sights on the NFL

Former Eagle safety Justin Moore sets sights on the NFL

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor May 14, 2023

Ashland University's 2022-23 football team already had one player take their talents to the National Football League (NFL), Michael Ayers, and now defensive counterpart Justin Moore is attempting to follow...

Eagle linebacker Michael Ayers plays infront of his home crowd at Jack Miller Stadium for AU.

Former Eagle linebacker Michael Ayers signs with Seahawks

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor April 29, 2023

Ashland University (AU) has been known to graduate Eagle football players that go on to play in the National Football League (NFL) with the likes of Adam Shaheen, Jamie Meder and Bill Royce to name a few. Now,...

Doug Geiser named official head coach of Eagle football

Doug Geiser named official head coach of Eagle football

Cade Cracas, Digital 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 put their stamp on the season both athletically and academically.

AU offensive tackle brings in third All-Academic American honor

Cade Cracas, Digital 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...

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, Digital 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...

Strong second half carries Eagles to victory

By Chris Bils October 11, 2012

Down 21-13 to Ohio Dominican with 1:58 to go in the second quarter Saturday, it looked like Ashland’s perfect season might be in danger. Later that night, another Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic...

"You can't buy tradition"

“You can’t buy tradition”

By Chris Bils October 4, 2012

This season, the crowds for football games at Jack Miller Stadium have been unlike anything Ashland University has ever seen. Average attendance has skyrocketed to over 4,500 per game, and head coach Lee...

Eagles win behind defense and two freshmen

By Brent Pozza September 29, 2011

The Eagles showed up to Jack Miller Stadium on Saturday in desperate need of a win over the unbeaten and No. 24-ranked Northern Michigan Wildcats. After a four-overtime win at home two weeks ago against...

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