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The Collegian

The Eagles practice in preparation for the fall season.

Eagle football nears end of spring practices

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter April 18, 2023

As winter permanently starts to turn to spring, that means it's time for the pads and cleats to be put back on and begin to prepare for another Ashland University football season. Roster positioning...

The Eagles fell in Pennsylvania to IUP in the 2022 NCAA playoffs.

Eagle football finishes impressive season with No. 13 national rank

Cade Cracas, Digital 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...

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 has officially retired as the head coach of the Ashland University football team.

AU football Head Coach Lee Owens announces retirement

Cade Cracas, Digital 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, Digital 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, Digital 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, Digital 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, Digital 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, Digital 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, 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...

Eagle football team falls eight spots to No. 14 in Division II

Eagle football team falls eight spots to No. 14 in Division II

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor October 31, 2022

The Ashland University football team continues to have a stellar 2022 campaign, but this past week they took a step back falling to the Hillsdale Chargers, 38-20. The Eagles were previously ranked at...

AU's star linebacker Michael Ayers and his developing career

AU’s star linebacker Michael Ayers and his developing career

Mackenzie Pflum, Reporter October 31, 2022

This season has been nothing short of extraordinary for Ashland University’s fifth-year inside linebacker, Michael Ayers. Coming off of his breakout year in 2022, winning the Great Midwest Athletic...

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