The 2010 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2010 NCAA Division II football season . In their ninth year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 9–3 record (8–2 in conference games), tied for the GLIAC North Division championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 304 to 188.[ 1] [ 2] St. Cloud State in the first round.
In a pre-season coaches poll, Hillsdale was picked to finish second in the conference. The return of quarterback Troy Weatherhead wide receiver Andre Holmes, and defensive back Nick Hixson were cited as reasons for the high expectations.[ 3]
Senior quarterback Troy Weatherhead completed 220 of 283 passes (77.74%) for 2,484 yards, 20 touchdowns, and four interceptions. His 171.59 efficiency rating was the best in the country, and he was named GLIAC player of the year for 2010. He left Hillsdale with the school's career records in passing yards (9,144) and touchdown passes (63).[ 4]
Other key players included:
Running back Joe Glendening gained 1,259 rushing yards on 276 carries for an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Glendening also led the team in scoring with 72 points on 12 touchdowns.[ 1]
Wide receiver Andre Holmes caught 82 passes for 1,095 yards.[ 1]
Kicker Colin McGreevy converted 40 of 40 extra points and six of ten field goals for a total of 58 points.[ 1]
Defensive back Nick Hixson led the team with 74 total tackles.[ 1]
David Baker led the team with 7.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.[ 1] Date Opponent Rank Site Result Attendance Source September 3 Ferris State * No. 16 W 35–172,977 [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] September 11 at No. 1 Grand Valley State No. 11 L 41–4411,637 [ 8] [ 9] September 18 at Ashland No. 13 W 27–174,874
September 25 Lake Erie No. 12 Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 42–371,312 [ 10] October 2 Saginaw Valley State No. 11 Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 35–211,279 [ 11] October 9 at Ohio Dominican No. 9 W 35–101,587
October 16 Michigan Tech No. 8 Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 24–172,117 [ 12] October 23 at Wayne State No. 6 L 9–142,720 [ 13] October 30 at Northwood No. 17 W 35–281,573 [ 14] November 6 Findlay No. 17 Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 31–32,229
November 14 Tiffin No. 13 Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 31–24903
November 20 at No. 15 St. Cloud State * No. 10 L 28–421,064 [ 15] *Non-conference game Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game
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The 2011 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2011 NCAA Division II football season . In their tenth year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 8–3 record (8–2 in conference games), won the GLIAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 331 to 232.[ 16] [ 17]
Despite missing one game and part of another after suffering a concussion, running back Joe Glendening, nicknamed "Joe the Show",[ 18] [ 19] [ 20] [ 16] [ 21] Harlon Hill Trophy ,[ 22] [ 23] [ 19]
Other key players included:
Quarterback Anthony Misfud completed 190 of 288 passes (65.97%) for 2,363 yards, 15 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 148.61 efficiency rating.[ 16]
Andrew Mott had 39 pass receptions for 587 yards.[ 16] Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 2 at Ferris State L 17–203,453 [ 24] September 10 Grand Valley State W 34–312,887 [ 25] [ 26] September 17 Ashland Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 40–34 3OT 1,738 [ 27] September 24 at Lake Erie W 35–262,452
October 1 at Saginaw Valley State W 38–356,984 [ 28] October 8 Ohio Dominican Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 42–432,663
October 15 at Michigan Tech W 13–71,658
October 22 Wayne State (MI) Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 24–27 2OT 2,076 [ 29] October 29 Northwood Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 14–10938 [ 30] November 5 at Findlay W 49–191,180 [ 31] November 12 at Tiffin W 42–0702
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The 2012 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2012 NCAA Division II football season . In their 11th year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 7–4 record (7–3 in conference games), finished in a four-way tie for the GLIAC North Division championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 330 to 228.[ 32]
Other key players included:
Running back Joe Glendening gained 1,517 rushing yards on 301 carries for an average of 5.0 yards per carry. He also led the team in scoring with 96 points on 16 touchdowns.[ 32]
Quarterback Anthony Mifsud completed 179 of 278 passes for 2,108 yards, 18 touchdowns, eight interceptions, and a 143.69 efficiency rating. He also ranked second on the team with 305 rushing yards.[ 32]
Andrew Mott was the team's leading receiver with 40 catches for 457 yards.[ 32] Date Time Opponent Rank Site Result Attendance Source August 30 5:00 p.m. at No. 11 California (PA) * No. 17 L 22–304,236
September 8 7:00 p.m. Ohio Dominican No. 25 W 38–202,317
September 15 7:00 p.m. Malone Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 27–101,566
September 22 1:00 p.m. at Notre Dame (OH) W 63–141,224
September 29 1:30 p.m. Northern Michigan Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 44–61,362
October 6 12:00 p.m. at No. 19 Wayne State (MI) L 21–243,219
October 13 2:00 p.m. at Ferris State W 30–202,973
October 20 1:30 p.m. No. 15 Saginaw Valley State Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 34–171,713
October 27 2:30 p.m. No. 23 Grand Valley State No. 24 Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 23–422,878
November 3 1:00 p.m. at Michigan Tech L 14–421,662
November 10 12:00 p.m. at Northwood W 14–31,339
*Non-conference game Rankings from AFCA Poll released prior to the game All times are in Eastern time
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The 2013 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2013 NCAA Division II football season . In their 12th year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 5–6 record (5–4 in conference games), finished in fifth place in the GLIAC's North Division, and outscored opponents by a total of 307 to 271.[ 33]
Key players included Sam Landry (2,514 passing yrards), Isaac Spence (388 rushing yards), Andrew Mott (390 receiving yards), and kicker Steven Mette (67 points scored).[ 33]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 7 California (PA) * L 19–222,518
September 14 at Ohio Dominican L 20–371,548
September 21 at Malone W 41–161,000
September 28 Indianapolis * Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 14–172,476
October 5 at Northern Michigan W 27–171,704
October 12 Wayne State (MI) Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 35–161,178
October 19 Ferris State Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 45–381,303
October 26 at Saginaw Valley State L 34–473,100
November 2 at Grand Valley State L 21–318,129 [ 34] November 9 Michigan Tech Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 27–231,007
November 16 Northwood Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 24–71,045
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The 2014 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2014 NCAA Division II football season . In their 13th year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 4–7 record (4–6 in conference games), finished in a four-way tie for seventh place in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 271 to 234.[ 35]
The team's statistical leaders included: Mark LaPrairie (1,990 passing yards); Bennett Lewis (598 rushing yards); John Haley (643 receiving yards); and kicker Steven Mette (66 points scored).[ 35]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 6 at Findlay L 38–462,104
September 13 at Lake Erie W 48–41732
September 20 Northern Michigan W 13–102,017
September 27 at Indianapolis L 19–249,236
October 4 Grand Valley State Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 21–421,966
October 11 at Ohio Dominican L 3–91,267
October 18 Ashland Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 7–171,219
October 25 at Tiffin L 24–31967
November 1 Saginaw Valley State Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 24–17906
November 8 Northwood Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 24–14919
November 15 at Wayne State (MI) L 13–201,619
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The 2015 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2015 NCAA Division II football season . In their 14th year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 5–6 record (5–5 in conference games), finished in a four-way tie for sixth place in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 338 to 304.
The team's statistical leaders included Chance Stewart (1,235 passing yards), Joe Reverman (1,083 rushing yards), Trey Brock (26 receptions, 483 yards), and kicker Steven Mette (70 points scored).[ 36]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 5 Findlay L 34–452,276
September 12 Lake Erie Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 52–291,196
September 19 at Northern Michigan L 24–324,289
September 26 Indianapolis * Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 7–381,262
October 3 at Grand Valley State L 14–4612,552
October 10 Ohio Dominican Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 29–341,497
October 17 at Ashland L 21–523,133
October 24 Tiffin Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 38–242,026
October 31 at Saginaw Valley State W 26–01,012 [ 37] November 7 at Northwood W 28–141,611
November 14 Wayne State (MI) Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 31–241,278
The 2016 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season . In their 15th year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 5–5 record (4–5 in conference games), finished in ninth place in the GLIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 307 to 306.[ 38]
The team's statistical leaders included: Chance Stewart (2,546 passing yards); Trey Brock (77 receptions, 1,322 yars); Joe Reverman (895 rushing yards, 78 points scored).[ 38]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 3 Indianapolis * W 30–242,209
September 10 Walsh Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 28–101,774
September 17 at Tiffin L 20–372,250
September 24 Michigan Tech Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 51–242,176
October 1 at Wayne State (MI) L 30–413,749
October 15 at Findlay L 28–461,734
October 22 Grand Valley State Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 17–351,887
October 29 at Northern Michigan W 41–381,295
November 5 Ferris State Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 20–411,376
November 12 Lake Erie Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 42–10803
The 2017 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College during the 2017 NCAA Division II football season . After the 2016 season, Hillsdale left the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and joined the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) for the 2017 season. In their 16th year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 7–4 record (5–2 in conference games), finished third in the G-MAC,[ 39] [ 40]
The team's statistical leaders included Chance Stewart (2,695 passing yards), David Graham (1,050 rushing yards, 114 points scored), and Trey Brock (74 receptions, 1,174 yards).[ 40]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 2 at Mercyhurst * W 19–111,382
September 9 Michigan Tech * W 31–272,371
September 16 McKendree * Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 21–242,045
September 23 at Indianapolis * L 38–455,834
September 30 Kentucky Wesleyan Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 56–02,677
October 7 at Ohio Dominican L 27–411,932
October 14 Findlay Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 13–311,138
October 21 Walsh Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 38–01,519
October 28 at Alderson Broaddus W 37–31967
November 4 Malone Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 45–7963
November 11 at Lake Erie W 54–0443
The 2018 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) during the 2017 NCAA Division II football season . In their 17th year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 10–3 record (8–0 in conference games), won the G-MAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 417 to 255. They advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs, defeating Kutztown in the first round, then losing to the Notre Dame Falcons in the second round.[ 41]
Key players included:
Quarterback Chance Stewart completed 245 of 396 passes (61.87%) for 3,588 yards, 28 touchdowns, eight interceptions, and a 157.27 efficiency rating. Stewart also ranked second on the team with 211 rushing yards.[ 41]
David Graham tallied 939 rushing yards on 217 carries for an average of 4.3 yards per carry. He ranked second on the team with 96 points scored on 16 touchdowns.[ 41]
Trey Brock led the team with 79 receptions for 1,422 yards and 17 touchdowns. He led the team in scoring with 102 points scored.[ 41]
Linebacker Jay Rose led the team with 113 total tackles and 13 tackles for loss.[ 41] Date Time Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 1 7:00 p.m. Mercyhurst * W 14–91,963 [ 42] September 8 at Michigan Tech * L 30–31 OT 2,814
September 15 at Ohio Dominican W 34–181,635
September 22 Lake Erie Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 41–72,280
September 29 at Malone W 45–352,045
October 6 at Findlay Donnel Stadium Findlay, OH W 20–171,856
October 13 Alderson Broaddus Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 45–241,277
October 20 at Walsh Tom Benson Stadium Canton, OH W 28–9117
October 27 Kentucky Wesleyan Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 34–0716
November 3 Tiffin Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 48–261,634
November 10 at Indianapolis * L 24–344,357
November 17 at Kutztown * W 40–262,762 [ 43] November 24 at Notre Dame (OH) * L 14–191,800 [ 44]
The 2019 Hillsdale Chargers football team represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) during the 2019 NCAA Division II football season . In their 17th year under head coach Keith Otterbein , the Chargers compiled a 6–5 record (4–3 in conference games), finished fourth in the G-MAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 318 to 263.[ 45]
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Luke Keller (2,113 passing yards), tailback David Graham (1,049 rushing yards, 104 points scored), and Konnor Maloney (47 receptions, 851 yards).[ 45]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 7 Michigan Tech * L 14–292,078
September 14 at Indianapolis * L 21–486,723
September 21 Lake Erie Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 34–142,297
September 28 Walsh Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 30–0639
October 5 Concord* Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 38–14889
October 12 at Northwood * W 37–301,112
October 19 at Findlay L 16–41902
October 26 Kentucky Wesleyan Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI W 41–14688
November 2 at Alderson Broaddus W 56–21674
November 9 at Tiffin L 24–352,125
November 16 Ohio Dominican Muddy Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI L 7–17680
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