2021 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season
2021 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season | |
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Sport | Football |
Number of teams | 7 |
Co-champions | Albion, Hope |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 25 Albion ^ | 5 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hope | 5 | – | 1 | 8 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trine | 4 | – | 2 | 6 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Olivet | 3 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adrian | 3 | – | 3 | 5 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alma | 1 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kalamazoo | 0 | – | 6 | 1 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2021 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association season was the season of college football played by the seven member schools of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as part of the 2021 NCAA Division III football season.
The Albion Britons and Hope Flying Dutchmen tied for the MIAA championship. Albion won the head-to-head matchup and advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs, losing to Wisconsin–La Crosse in the first round.
The Olivet Comets led the MIAA in scoring offense with 388 points in 10 games (38.8 points per game). Hope led the MIAA in scoring defense, allowing only 145 points in 10 games (14.5 points per games).
Conference overview
[edit]Conf. rank | Team | Head coach | Overall record | Conf. record | Points scored | Points against |
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1 (tie) | Albion | Dustin Beurer | 9–2 | 5–1 | 357 | 220 |
1 (tie) | Hope | Peter Stuursma | 8–2 | 5–1 | 341 | 145 |
3 | Trine | Troy Abbs | 6–4 | 4–2 | 331 | 188 |
4 (tie) | Olivet | Dan Musielewicz | 7–3 | 3–3 | 388 | 212 |
4 (tie) | Adrian | Jim Deere | 5–5 | 3–3 | 276 | 242 |
6 | Alma | Jason Couch | 5–5 | 1–5 | ||
7 | Kalamazoo | Jamie Zorbo | 1–9 | 0–6 |
All-MIAA honors
[edit]At the end of the regular season in November 2021, the MIAA head coaches voted on individual honors, including the following:[1]
- Most Valuable Offensive Player - Justin Thomas, Albion, wide receiver
- Most Valuable Defensive Player - Mitch Arendsen, Albion, defensive end
- Pete Schmidt Memorial Scholar Athlete Award - Justin White, Trine
The following players received first-team honors on the 2021 All-MIAA football team:[1]
Offense
- Quarterback - Jack Bush, Albion
- Running backs - Cortaveon Barnett, Olivet; Steven Moses, Adrian
- Wide receivers - Terrell Harris, Hope; Justin Thomas, Albion; Bubba Wilson, Kalamazoo
- Tight end - Seth Young, Olivet
- Offensive line - Christopher Beck, Olivet; Brady Eding, Hope; Luke Marsh, Hope; Jarret Nighswander, Albion; Ben Pelletier, Adrian
Defense
- Defensive line - Mitch Arendsen, Albion; Jamon Gibson, Trine; Alonzo Grigsby, Olivet; Ta'Mar Heart-Wilkins, Olivet
- Linebackers - Jeremiah Major, Albion; Kyle Minder, Adrian; Kyle Naif, Trine; Odin Soffredine, Alma
- Defensive backs - Keysean Arnison, Trine; Brady Howe, Hope; Jack Kretzschmar, Alma; John Wester, Albion
Special teams
- Kicker - Ryan Hibbetts, Trine
- Punter - Austin Behnke, Adrian
- Return specialist - Josh Davis, Trine
Teams
[edit]Albion
[edit]2021 Albion Britons football | |
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MIAA co-champion | |
NCAA Division III first round, L 23–58 vs. Wisconsin–La Crosse | |
Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 9–2 (5–1 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium |
The 2021 Albion Britons football team represented the Albion College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2021 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Dustin Beurer, the Britons compiled a 9–1 record in the regular season (5–1 against conference opponents), tied for the MIAA championship, and lost to Wisconsin–La Crosse in the first round of the NCAA Division III Football Championship playoffs.[2]
In December 2021, coach Beurer was selected by the American Football Coaches Association as the Regional Coach of the Year for Region 4. Two Alma players, wide receiver Justin Thomas and defensive end Mitch Arendsen, were selected as the MIAA Offensive and Defensive Most Valuable Players.[3]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 4 | at Mount St. Joseph* |
| W 36–20 | 578 | [4] | ||
September 11 | at Defiance* |
| W 51–0 | 250 | [5][6] | ||
September 18 | Hanover* |
| W 24–14 | [7] | |||
September 25 | Wisconsin–Eau Claire* |
| W 23–20 | 446 | [8] | ||
October 9 | at Adrian |
| L 7–21 | 1,840 | [9][10] | ||
October 16 | at Kalamazoo |
| W 49–0 | [11] | |||
October 23 | Olivet |
| W 38–17 | 3,817 | [12] | ||
October 30 | Trine |
| W 31–24 | 2,683 | [13] | ||
November 6 | at Hope |
| W 41–38 | 2,930 | [14] | ||
November 13 | Alma |
| W 34–8 | 3,408 | |||
November 20 | Wisconsin–La Crosse* |
| L 23–58 | 975 | [15][16] | ||
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Hope
[edit]2021 Hope Flying Dutchmen football | |
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MIAA co-champion | |
Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 8–2 (5–1 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Ray & Sue Smith Stadium |
The 2021 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2021 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Peter Stuursma, the Dutchmen compiled an 8–2 record (5–1 against conference opponents) and tied for the MIAA championship
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 3 | Anderson |
| W 42–7 | ||
September 11 | at Coe |
| L 21–28 | 472 | |
September 18 | Rose-Hulman |
| W 27–20 | ||
September 25 | Northwestern (MN) |
| W 52–10 | ||
October 2 | Kalamazoo |
| W 67–0 | ||
October 16 | at Olivet |
| W 31–16 | 2,555 | |
October 23 | Adrian |
| W 19–7 | 2,510 | |
October 30 | at Alma |
| W 27–3 | ||
November 6 | Albion |
| L 38–41 | 2,930 | |
November 13 | at Trine |
| W 17–13 | 4,219 |
Trine
[edit]2021 Trine Thunder football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 6–4 (4–2 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium |
The 2021 Trine Thunder football team represented the Trine University as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2021 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Troy Abbs, the Thunder compiled a 6–4 record (4–2 against conference opponents) and finished in third place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 2 | at Manchester* | N. Manchester, IN | W 52–14 | ||||
September 11 | Rose-Hulman* |
| L 31–30 | ||||
September 18 | Mount St. Joseph* |
| W 31–30 OT | ||||
September 25 | at Centre* |
| L 14–7 | ||||
October 2 | Adrian |
| W 36–20 | ||||
October 9 | at Olivet | Olivet, MI | W 35–14 | ||||
October 23 | Kalamazoo |
| W 47–13 | ||||
October 30 | at Albion | Albion, MI | L 31–24 | ||||
November 6 | at Alma | Alma, MI | W 37–23 | ||||
November 13 | Hope |
| L 17–13 | ||||
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Olivet
[edit]2021 Olivet Comets football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 7–3 (3–3 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Cutler Athletic Complex |
The 2021 Olivet Comets football team represented Olivet College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2021 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Dan Musielewicz, the Comets compiled a 7–3 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and finished in a tie for fourth place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 11 | at Eureka* |
| W 42–23 | ||||
September 18 | Manchester (IN)* |
| W 59–7 | ||||
September 25 | at Milsaps* |
| W 44–27 | ||||
October 2 | at Alma | Alma, MI | W 33–10 | ||||
October 9 | Trine |
| L 14–35 | ||||
October 16 | Hope |
| L 16–31 | ||||
October 23 | at Albion |
| L 17–38 | ||||
October 30 | Kalamazoo |
| W 49–7 | ||||
November 6 | at Adrian |
| W 35–28 | ||||
November 13 | Finlandia* |
| W 79–6 | ||||
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Adrian
[edit]2021 Adrian Bulldogs football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 5–5 (3–3 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Harry Bailey (7th season) |
Home stadium | Docking Stadium |
The 2021 Adrian Bulldogs football team represented Adrian College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2021 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Jim Deere, the Bulldogs compiled a 5–6 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for fourth place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 4 | Heidelberg* |
| L 20–48 | 2,950 | |||
September 11 | at Hanover* |
| L 14–21 | 2,248 | |||
September 18 | Greenville*![]() |
| W 41–28 | 4,500 | |||
September 25 | at Finlandia* |
| W 56–6 | 602 | |||
October 2 | at Trine |
| L 20–36 | 5,980 | |||
October 9 | Albion |
| W 21–7 | 1,840 | |||
October 16 | Alma |
| W 36–21 | 2,006 | |||
October 23 | at Hope |
| L 7–19 | 2,510 | |||
November 6 | Olivet |
| L 28–35 | 1,856 | |||
November 13 | at Kalamazoo |
| W 33–21 | 561 | |||
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Alma
[edit]2021 Alma Scots football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 5–5 (1–5 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Bahlke Field |
The 2021 Alma Scots football team represented Alma College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2021 NCAA Division III football season. In their fourth season under head coach Jason Couch, the Scots compiled a 5–5 record (1–5 against conference opponents) and finished in sixth place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 4 | Bluffton* |
| W 24–6 | ||||
September 11 | at Manchester (IN)* | N. Manchester, IN | W 47–23 | ||||
September 18 | Anderson (IN)* |
| W 51–2 | ||||
September 25 | at Martin Luther* | New Ulm, MN | W 35–27 | ||||
October 2 | Olivet![]() |
| L 10–33 | ||||
October 9 | at Kalamazoo |
| W 28–3 | ||||
October 16 | at Adrian | Adrian, MI | L 21–36 | ||||
October 30 | Hope |
| L 3–27 | ||||
November 6 | Trine |
| L 23–37 | ||||
November 13 | at Albion | Albion, MI | L 7–34 | ||||
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Kalamazoo
[edit]2021 Kalamazoo Hornets football | |
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Conference | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Record | 1–9 (0–6 MIAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Angell Field |
The 2021 Kalamazoo Hornets football team represented Kalamazoo College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2021 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Jamie Zorbo, the Hornets compiled a 1–9 record (0–6 against conference opponents) and finished in last place in the MIAA.
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 4 | at Oberlin* |
| W 24–17 | ||||
September 11 | at Central (IA)* | Pella, IA | L 13–69 | ||||
September 18 | Bluffton* |
| L 20–21 | ||||
September 25 | Alfred* |
| L 7–10 | ||||
October 2 | at Hope |
| L 0–67 | ||||
October 9 | Alma |
| L 3–28 | ||||
October 16 | Albion![]() |
| L 0–49 | ||||
October 23 | at Trine |
| L 13–47 | ||||
October 30 | at Olivet |
| L 7–49 | ||||
November 13 | Adrian |
| L 21–33 | ||||
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "All-MIAA Football 2021". Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. November 16, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Morgan DeRose (April 29, 2022). "Albion Football Reflects on Previous Season, Prepares for Next". The Albion Pleiad.
- ^ "Beurer tabbed AFCA Regional Coach of the Year". Alma College. December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Albion 35, Mount St. Joeeph 20". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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- ^ "2021 Olivet College Football Schedule". Olivet College. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
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- ^ "2021 Kalamazoo College Football Schedule". Kalamazoo College. Retrieved March 30, 2023.