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The Collegian

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...

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 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...

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...

Brenner awaits a snap in the game against the Chargers.

Eagles lose undefeated streak in 36-20 loss to Chargers

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor October 30, 2022

The No. 6 nationally ranked Ashland University Eagles fell to the Hillsdale Chargers, 36-20, in Week Nine of the 2022 fall season. After leaving Week Eight with a 28-20 win over the Tiffin Dragons,...

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 down Dragons 28-20 for first place in the conference standings.

Eagles soar past Dragons, 28-20, for first in GMAC

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor October 22, 2022

The Ashland University football team had its work cut out for itself heading into their Oct. 22 matchup against the Tiffin Dragons. Coming into the matchup both teams sat undefeated in conference play...

Safety Justin Moore has blown up coverages left and right this season.

Eagle football prepares for Homecoming weekend competition

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor October 21, 2022

The Ashland University football team has been on fire in recent weeks with a record of 6-0 and 4-0 in conference play. The Eagles dominated the Walsh Cavaliers 35-0 in Week Six, and in Week Seven they...

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