2016 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team
| 2016 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football | |
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NCAA Division II champion MIAA champion | |
NCAA Division II Championship Game, W 29–3 vs. North Alabama | |
| Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association |
| Ranking | |
| AFCA | No. 1 |
| Record | 15–0 (11–0 MIAA) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Charlie Flohr (5th season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Rich Wright (6th season) |
| Home stadium | Bearcat Stadium |
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| No. 1 $^ | 11 | – | 0 | 15 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 10 Emporia State ^ | 10 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 21 Central Missouri ^ | 9 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fort Hays State # | 7 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pittsburg State | 7 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washburn # | 7 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri Western | 4 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Oklahoma | 3 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lindenwood | 3 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri Southern | 2 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northeastern State | 2 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska–Kearney | 1 | – | 10 | 1 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2016 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team represented Northwest Missouri State University as a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Adam Dorrel, the Bearcats compiled an overall record of 15–0 with a mark of 11–0 in conference play, winning the MIAA title. They won the program's sixth NCAA Division II Football Championship with a win over North Alabama in the NCAA Division II Championship Game.
The Bearcats played their home games on the newly-renovated Bearcat Stadium in Maryville, Missouri.[1] 2016 was the 100th season in school history.[2][3][4]
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| September 1 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 24 Emporia State | No. 1 | W 41–14 | 6,821 | ||
| September 8 | 7:00 p.m. | Washburn | No. 1 | W 41–7 | 7,501 | ||
| September 17 | 1:30 p.m. | Nebraska–Kearney | No. 1 |
| W 52–14 | 8,550 | |
| September 24 | 6:00 p.m. | at Missouri Southern | No. 1 | W 45–21 | 5,267 | ||
| October 1 | 5:00 p.m. | No. 22 Central Missouri | No. 1 | W 42–17 | 15,349 | ||
| October 8 | 2:00 p.m. | at Central Oklahoma | No. 1 | W 56–10 | 3,109 | ||
| October 15 | 1:30 p.m. | Northeastern State | No. 1 |
| W 74–29 | 7,296 | |
| October 22 | 1:30 p.m. | at Lindenwood | No. 1 | W 47–12 | 3,527 | ||
| October 29 | 2:30 p.m. | Pittsburg State | No. 1 |
| ASN | W 69–10 | 10,283 |
| November 5 | 2:00 p.m. | at Fort Hays State | No. 1 | W 28–7 | 3,325 | ||
| November 12 | 1:30 p.m. | Missouri Western | No. 1 |
| W 44–3 | 7,542 | |
| November 26 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 9 Emporia State* | No. 1 |
| W 44–13 | 5,119 | |
| December 3 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 5 Harding* | No. 1 |
| W 35–0 | 5,473 | |
| December 10 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 5 Ferris State* | No. 1 |
| W 35–20 | 5,264 | |
| December 17 | 3:00 p.m. | No. 7 North Alabama* | No. 1 | ESPN2 | W 29–3 | 9,576 | |
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Preseason
The Bearcats entered the 2016 season as the defending NCAA Division II National Champions, after finishing the 2015 season with a 15–0 record overall and in conference play.[6] On August 2, 2016 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Bearcats were chosen to finish in 1st place in both the Coaches Poll and in the Media Poll.[7][8]
Sporting News released their Top-25 on May 25, 2016, landing Northwest Missouri State at #1.[9] On June 15, 2016, Lindy's NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25 released its poll ranking Northwest Missouri State at #1.[10]
On August 15, the American Football Coaches Association released the Preseason Division II Poll,[11] landing Northwest Missouri State at #1.[12]
On August 22, D2football.com released its Top 25 poll, ranking Northwest Missouri State 1st.[13]
Game summaries
Regular season
Emporia State
Northwest Missouri State at Emporia State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 3 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 41 |
| #24 Emporia State | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
- Date: September 1
- Location: Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:59
- Game attendance: 6,821
- Game weather: Sunny, 75 °F (24 °C)
- Referee: Craig Helser
Washburn
Washburn at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 17 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 41 |
- Date: September 8
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:54
- Game attendance: 7,501
- Game weather: Overcast, 80 °F (27 °C)
- Referee: Sean Johnston
Nebraska–Kearney
Nebraska–Kearney at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Nebraska–Kearney | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 10 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 52 |
- Date: September 17
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 1:30 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:01
- Game attendance: 8,550
- Game weather: Sunny, 70 °F (21 °C)
- Referee: Brian Moore
Missouri Southern
Northwest Missouri State at Missouri Southern
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 0 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 45 |
| Missouri Southern | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
- Date: September 24
- Location: Fred G. Hughes Stadium, Joplin, MO
- Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:58
- Game attendance: 5,267
- Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 85 °F (29 °C)
- Referee: Danny Harris
Central Missouri
Central Missouri at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #22 Central Missouri | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
- Date: October 1
- Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Game start: 5:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:49
- Game attendance: 15,349
- Game weather: Cloudy, 70 °F (21 °C)
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
Central Oklahoma
Northwest Missouri State at Central Oklahoma
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 14 | 28 | 14 | 0 | 56 |
| Central Oklahoma | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
- Date: October 8
- Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:55
- Game attendance: 3,109
- Game weather: Sunny, 70 °F (21 °C)
- Referee: Danny Harris
Northeastern State
Northeastern State at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Northeastern State | 6 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 29 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 21 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 74 |
- Date: October 15
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 1:30 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:07
- Game attendance: 7,296
- Game weather: Overcast, 70 °F (21 °C)
- Referee: Sean Johnston
Lindenwood
Northwest Missouri State at Lindenwood
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 14 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 47 |
| Lindenwood | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
- Date: October 22
- Location: Harlen C. Hunter Stadium, St. Charles, MO
- Game start: 1:30 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:54
- Game attendance: 3,527
- Game weather: Sunny, 65 °F (18 °C)
- Referee: Sean Johnston
Pittsburg State
Pittsburg State at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Pittsburg State | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 14 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 69 |
- Date: October 29
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 2:30 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:12
- Game attendance: 10,283
- Game weather: Sunny, 70 °F (21 °C)
- Referee: John Adams
- Television network: American Sports Network
Fort Hays State
Northwest Missouri State at Fort Hays State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
| Fort Hays State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
- Date: November 5
- Location: Lewis Field Stadium, Hays, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:02
- Game attendance: 3,325
- Game weather: Partly cloudy, 67 °F (19 °C)
- Referee: Craig Helser
Missouri Western
Missouri Western at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Missouri Western | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 10 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 44 |
- Date: November 12
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 1:30 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:50
- Game attendance: 7,542
- Game weather: Sunny, 50 °F (10 °C)
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
With their win over Missouri Western, the Bearcats clinched their fourth straight conference title.[14]
Postseason
Emporia State
Emporia State at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #9 Emporia State | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 17 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 44 |
- Date: November 26
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 1:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:50
- Game attendance: 5,119
- Game weather: Sunny and clear, 51 °F (11 °C)
- Referee: Craig Hesler
Entering postseason as the No. 1 team, the Bearcats earn a bye during the first week of playoffs and will play the winner of the Emporia State and Minnesota–Duluth game.[15]
Harding
Harding at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #5 Harding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 10 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 35 |
- Date: December 3
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 1:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:22
- Game attendance: 5,473
- Game weather: Clear and cool, 40 °F (4 °C)
- Referee: Bob Rose
Ferris State
Ferris State at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #15 Ferris State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #1 Northwest Missouri State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Date: December 10
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 2:30 pm CST
Personnel
Coaching staff
Along with Dorrel, there are 12 assistants.
| Name | Position | Seasons at NWMSU |
Alma Mater |
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| Adam Dorrel | Head coach | 6 | Northwest Missouri State (1998) |
| Rich Wright | Assist. Head Coach – Defensive Coordinator | 6 | Dana College (1995) |
| Charlie Flohr | Assist. Head Coach – Offensive Coordinator | 11 | Dakota State (2002) |
| Joel Osborn | Assist. Head Coach – WR/Recruiting Coordinator | 6 | Northwest Missouri State (2009) |
| Chad Bostwick | Assist. Head Coach – Linebackers | 6 | Northwest Missouri State (2005) |
| Brandon Clayton | Assist. Head Coach – Defensive backs | 2 | Northwest Missouri State (2009) |
| Ryan Gent | Assist. Head Coach – Tight Ends/Running backs | 3 | Iowa State (2013) |
| Ross Sharp | Director of player personnel | 3 | Northwest Missouri State (2014) |
| Scott Reilly | Graduate Assistant – Offensive Line | 3 | Northwest Missouri State (2016) |
| Andrew Pitts | Graduate Assistant – Defensive Backs | 1 | Northwest Missouri State (2016) |
| Justin Mulloy | Graduate Assistant – Quarterbacks | 1 | Minnesota (2014) |
| Brock Sherman | Graduate Assistant – Defensive Line | 1 | Northwest Missouri State (2016) |
| Tucker Peve | Football Equipment Manager | 4 | Northwest Missouri State (2017) |
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Roster
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References
- ^ "Northwest Missouri State University – Bearcat Stadium". May 7, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Northwest Missouri State Football Quick Facts" (PDF). August 1, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Adam Dorrel biography". Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ White, Kevin (June 27, 2013). "Rich History of Bulldog Athletics in MIAA". Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Northwest Missouri State University – 2016 Football Schedule". Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Northwest Missouri State beats Shepherd 34-7, wins Division II national championship". December 19, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "NWMSU Tops Football Polls". August 2, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Northwest Tops MIAA Preseason Polls". August 2, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Emporia State Football is in Sporting News Preseason Top 25". Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ "Emporia State University Athletics - Emporia State Football Ranked #12 in Lindy's Preseason Rankings". June 15, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Northwest Missouri State No. 1 in Preseason AFCA Poll". August 15, 2016. Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ Weast, Donald (August 15, 2016). "Emporia State Football Ranked in AFCA Top 25 to Start Season" (Press release). Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Top 25 Poll". D2football.com. August 22, 2015. Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ MIAA Scoreboard (November 12, 2016). "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association - NWMSU Football Wins Fourth Straight MIAA Title". Themiaa.com. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ MIAA Scoreboard (November 13, 2016). "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association - Three MIAA Teams Make NCAA Division II Football National Tournament Field". Themiaa.com. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "Northwest Missouri State University – 2016 Football Roster". Retrieved August 26, 2016.