2017 Olivet College Football Schedule News

Season
School record 136 student-athletes land on MIAA Academic Honor Roll
School record 136 student-athletes land on MIAA Academic Honor Roll

A school record 136 Olivet College student-athletes have landed a spot on the 2017-18 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll. Olivet succeeded the 100 plateau for the fifth time in school history.

Olivet College student-athletes named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars
Olivet College student-athletes named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars

Olivet College seniors Jared Brickley, Isabelle Leon and Ayren Parrish, and sophomore Jamaul Martin were recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as a 2018 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar for their dedication to academics and athletics.

Adams III named to D3football.com All-North Region team
Adams III named to D3football.com All-North Region team

Olivet College freshman cornerback John Adams III has been named to the 2017 D3football.com All-North Region third-team.

Seven Olivet College football players named to 2017 All-MIAA teams
Seven Olivet College football players named to 2017 All-MIAA teams

Seven Olivet College football players have been named to the 2017 All-MIAA teams. Senior wideout Kornelius Saxton and freshman defensive back John Adams III earned first-team All-MIAA honors. Senior defensive linemen Robert Cuba and Tyler Douglas, junior wideout Jacob Jodway, senior defensive back Walter Love III and senior offensive lineman Jakeup Stuller are second-team All-MIAA selections. Adams III was also added to the list as a second-team return specialist.

Football team loses 28-6 at Trine in season-finale
Football team loses 28-6 at Trine in season-finale

The Olivet College football team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association champion Trine (Ind.) University, 28-6, in its season-finale at Zollner Athletic Stadium in Angola, Indiana.

Football team comes up short against Adrian, 33-22
Football team comes up short against Adrian, 33-22

The Olivet College football team came up short against Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association rival Adrian College, 33-22, today at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet.

Football team routs Alma, 44-20
Football team routs Alma, 44-20

Junior Lane Porter threw for 351 yards and freshman Matthew Ellis ran for 113 yards to lead the Olivet College football team to a 44-20 win over Alma College this afternoon at Bahlke Field in Alma.

Football team loses heartbreaker at Benedictine, 43-37
Football team loses heartbreaker at Benedictine, 43-37

The Olivet College football team fell to Benedictine University, 43-37, in a non-conference contest today at the Village of Lisle Sports Complex in Lisle, Illinois.

Olivet’s Washington named to D3football.com Team of the Week
Olivet’s Washington named to D3football.com Team of the Week

Another honor for Olivet College senior Jerome Washington, as he has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.com. This award is presented each week to the top football player nationally at each position.

Olivet’s Washington selected MIAA Offensive Player of the Week for football
Olivet’s Washington selected MIAA Offensive Player of the Week for football

Olivet College senior Jerome Washington has been selected the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Week for football.

Football team uses big plays to beat Albion, 47-26
Football team uses big plays to beat Albion, 47-26

Senior Jerome Washington rushed for 265 yards and the defense allowed only 24 yards after halftime, as the Olivet College football team rolled to a 47-26 victory over Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association rival Albion College on a rain-soaked afternoon at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet.

Olivet’s Cuba and Porter named MIAA Football Players of the Week
Olivet’s Cuba and Porter named MIAA Football Players of the Week

Olivet College football players Robert Cuba and Lane Porter have been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Players of the Week. Cuba is the Defensive Player of the Week, and Porter is the Offensive Player of the Week.

Football team beats Kalamazoo, 40-6
Football team beats Kalamazoo, 40-6

The Olivet College football team rolled up 468 yards of offense and the defense scored two touchdowns in a 40-6 win over Kalamazoo College this afternoon at Angell Field in Kalamazoo.

Football team opens MIAA play with 42-20 loss to Hope
Football team opens MIAA play with 42-20 loss to Hope

The Olivet College football team fell to Hope College, 42-20, in its Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) opener today before a capacity crowd at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet.

Olivet College’s Adams III selected to D3football.com Team of the Week
Olivet College’s Adams III selected to D3football.com Team of the Week

Another honor has been announced for Olivet College freshman John Adams III, as he has been selected to the D3football.com Team of the Week. This award, presented by Scoutware.com, honors the top player nationally at each position from the previous week.

Olivet College’s Adams III chosen MIAA Defensive Player of the Week
Olivet College’s Adams III chosen MIAA Defensive Player of the Week

Olivet College freshman John Adams III has been chosen the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Defensive Player of the Week for football.