2009 Football News
Fields Helps West To 16-0 Win In Cactus Bowl
January 08, 2010
Senior defensive back Anthony Fields of the University of Findlay football team had one pass breakup to help lead the West to a 16-0 victory over the East in the 2010 Cactus Bowl on Friday, January 8 in Kingsville, Texas.
Fields Invited To Play In Cactus Bowl
December 08, 2009
Senior defensive back Anthony Fields of The University of Findlay football has been invited to take part in the 9th annual Cactus Bowl in Kingsville, Texas on January 8, 2010. The invitation is the first for an Oilers football player since joining the NCAA Division II ranks.
Fields, Schmeidebusch Honored By Daktronics
November 25, 2009
Senior defensive back Anthony Fields and freshman punter Brian Schmeidebusch were named first team all-Super Region 3 by Daktronics on Wednesday, November 25.
Fields Invited To East Coast Bowl
November 20, 2009
Senior defensive back Anthony Fields has been selected to play in the 2009 East Coast Bowl Game, a contest designed for Division I-FCS, II, III and NAIA draft eligible seniors who have excelled on the field. Fields is the first Oilers player to ever receive an invitation to participate in the game.
Williams Named GLIAC Freshman of the Year
November 11, 2009
Freshman running back Monterae Williams of The University of Findlay football team was named the 2009 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Freshman of the Year by the head coaches in the league on Wednesday, November 11.
Oilers Fall To Ashland, Chambers Breaks Record
November 07, 2009
The University of Findlay football team fell at home 41-28 to Ashland University on Saturday, November 7 in their final game of the season. The loss ends the Oilers year with a remarkable turnaround, finishing 7-4 compared to 2-9 in 2008. Findlay also claimed a 6-4 record in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), their best since going 8-2 in the league during the 2002 campaign.
Oilers Fall Short At #24 Saginaw Valley State
October 31, 2009
The University of Findlay football team fell 24-16 to 24th ranked Saginaw Valley State University on Saturday, October 31 in University Center, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers a 7-3 record on the season with a 6-3 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
Stevens Named GLIAC Player of the Week
October 26, 2009
Junior kicker Cameron Stevens was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday, October 26 after accounting for all nine points in the Oilers’ 9-6 win over Northern Michigan on Saturday, October 24.
Stevens, Defense Carry Oilers To 9-6 Win Over NMU
October 24, 2009
Junior kicker Cameron Stevens booted a 44-yard field goal with just over three minutes to play giving The University of Findlay football team a 9-6 win over Northern Michigan University on Saturday, October 24 at Donnell Stadium. The victory increases the Oilers record to 7-2 on the season with a 6-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
#8 Lakers Defeat #18 Oilers 38-13
October 17, 2009
The University of Findlay football team, ranked 18th in the nation, was defeated 38-13 by 8th ranked Grand Valley State University on Saturday, October 17 in Allendale, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers a 6-2 record on the season with a 5-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
#26 Oilers Hold Off Huskies 14-5
October 10, 2009
The University of Findlay football team overcame miserable playing conditions to defeat Michigan Technological University 14-5 on Saturday, October 10 in Houghton, Michigan. The victory gives the Oilers a 6-1 record on the season with a 5-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
Oilers Blast #24 Hillsdale
October 03, 2009
The University of Findlay football team captured a 42-17 victory at home on homecoming over Hillsdale College on Saturday, October 3 in Donnell Stadium. The win gives the Oilers a 5-1 record on the season with a 4-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
Knopick Named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week
September 28, 2009
Senior linebacker Joe Knopick of The University of Findlay football team was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career on Monday, September 28.
Oilers Blank Northwood 14-0
September 26, 2009
The University of Findlay football team captured a 14-0 victory at home over Northwood University on Saturday, September 26 in Donnell Stadium. The win gives the Oilers a 4-1 record on the season with a 3-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
Oilers Come Up Short At Wayne State
September 19, 2009
The University of Findlay football team fell 35-21 to Wayne State University on Saturday, September 19 in Detroit, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers a 3-1 record on the season with a 2-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
Big 1st Quarter Leads To 43-7 Win Over FSU
September 12, 2009
The University of Findlay football team remained undefeated on the year by taking the bite out of the Ferris State University Bulldogs in a 43-7 win at home on Saturday, September 12 in Donnell Stadium. The victory gives the Oilers a 3-0 record on the season with a 2-0 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).