2014 News

Season
Tigers Ranked 17th In D3football.com Preseason Poll
Tigers Ranked 17th In D3football.com Preseason Poll

After ending the 2014 season ranked No. 17 by D3football.com, Wittenberg opens the new campaign in the same spot.

Tigers Earn Preseason Accolades In National Publications
Tigers Earn Preseason Accolades In National Publications

With 15 starters back in 2015, the Wittenberg Tigers have national pundits again believing in the potential of a national championship run.

Trio Of Tigers Gain Membership Into NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Trio Of Tigers Gain Membership Into NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Tyler Compston, Gabe Cunningham and Clay Mangen are recognized for their exploits on the field and in the classroom during the 2014 season.

17th Annual Wittenberg Football Golf Outing Set For June 6
17th Annual Wittenberg Football Golf Outing Set For June 6

The 17th annual Wittenberg University Football Golf Outing will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Reid Park Golf Course.

VIDEO: Wittenberg Football 2014 Highlights
VIDEO: Wittenberg Football 2014 Highlights

Wittenberg University's Integrated Media Corps has produced a video re-cap of the 2014 Tiger football season.

Victor Banjo was one of four Tigers to earn All-North Region honors in 2014. File Photo | Erin Pence
Four Tigers Earn All-North Region Honors From D3Football.com

Aaron Coeling and Victor Banjo named to second team and Zach Culvahouse and Evan Grissom claim third team awards.

Dustin Holmes (29) and Josh Bannick (63) team up to stop W&J's Zack Puckett during Saturday's 41-25 loss. Photo by Erin Pence '04
W&J Disrupts Passing Game To End Tigers' Season In NCAA First Round

Playing in their 17th NCAA Division III Tournament appearance and 36th tournament game, the Wittenberg football team fell to visiting Washington & Jefferson by a 41-25 final margin.

File Photo | Erin Pence
14 Tigers Join Joe Fincham On 2014 All-NCAC Honor Roll

Head coach claims his second straight NCAC Coach of the Year award to headline another huge Tiger haul of postseason league honors.

File Photo | Erin Pence
GAME NOTES: Tigers Welcome W&J For NCAA Tournament Opener

After winning NCAC title for fifth time in last six years, Wittenberg opens postseason at home against Washington & Jefferson.

Corey Stump and the Tigers have had plenty to celebrate in 2014, including an NCAA Division III Tournament berth. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Earn 17th NCAA Division III Tournament Berth

Following fifth NCAC title in the last six years, Wittenberg will open postseason with home game against Washington & Jefferson.

Caden Leichty (52) and the Tigers were celebrating again at Allegheny, this time with a league championship trophy raised high. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Complete Undefeated Run To Outright NCAC Title

Make it 22 NCAC wins in a row as Wittenberg pulls away from Allegheny 52-21 to earn fifth league title in the last six years.

File Photo | Erin Pence
GAME NOTES: Tigers Shooting For NCAC Perfection At Allegheny

Long road trip to close out 2014 regular season has plenty on the line for Wittenberg, including NCAC win streak, outright title and possible NCAA home game.

Wittenberg is roaring into the NCAA Division III Tournament for a third straight year after a 21-15 win over Wabash. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Punch Postseason Ticket With 21-15 Win Over Wabash

Defense rules the day as Wittenberg forces two fumbles, blocks two kicks en route to NCAC-clinching victory.

File Photo | Erin Pence
GAME NOTES: Tigers, Little Giants Square Off With Title On The Line

Wittenberg and Wabash will once again take the field with the North Coast Athletic Conference title, NCAA Division III Tournament berth at stake.

Jenkins, Holmes Sweep NCAC Football Weekly Awards
Jenkins, Holmes Sweep NCAC Football Weekly Awards

Junior quarterback Zack Jenkins and sophomore linebacker Dustin Holmes have swept the NCAC Player of the Week awards.

Quarterback Zack Jenkins was prolific on Saturday in a 42-6 rout of Ohio Wesleyan. Photo by Mike Serbanoiu / OWU
Tigers Take To The Air To Vault Ohio Wesleyan

Moving like a freight train – slowly at first before becoming unstoppable – the Wittenberg football team routed Ohio Wesleyan 42-6 with a passing game for the ages.