2016 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team
{{short description|American college football season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{Infobox college sports team season
| year = 2016
| team = Northwest Missouri State Bearcats
| sport = football
| image = Northwest Missouri State Bearcats wordmark.svg
| image_size = 200
| conference = Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
| short_conf = MIAA
| AFCARank = 1
| record = 15–0
| conf_record = 11–0
| head_coach = Adam Dorrel
| hc_year = 6th
| off_coach = Charlie Flohr
| oc_year = 5th
| off_scheme =
| def_coach = Rich Wright
| dc_year = 6th
| def_scheme =
| captain =
| stadium = Bearcat Stadium
| champion = NCAA Division II champion
MIAA champion
| bowl = NCAA Division II Championship Game
| bowl_result = W 29–3 vs. North Alabama
}}
{{2016 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football standings}}
The 2016 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team represented Northwest Missouri State University as a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Adam Dorrel, the Bearcats compiled an overall record of 15–0 with a mark of 11–0 in conference play, winning the MIAA title. They won the program's sixth NCAA Division II Football Championship with a win over North Alabama in the NCAA Division II Championship Game.
The Bearcats played their home games on the newly-renovated Bearcat Stadium in Maryville, Missouri.{{cite web |url=http://bearcatsports.com/sports/2014/5/7/bearcat%20stadium.aspx |title=Northwest Missouri State University – Bearcat Stadium |date=May 7, 2014 |accessdate=August 26, 2016}} 2016 was the 100th season in school history.{{cite web |url=http://bearcatsports.com/documents/2016/8/1/2016_Northwest_Football_Quick_Facts.pdf |title=2016 Northwest Missouri State Football Quick Facts |date=2016-08-01 |accessdate=2016-08-26}}{{cite web |url=http://bearcatsports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=324&path=football |title=Adam Dorrel biography |accessdate=2016-08-26}}{{cite news |last=White |first=Kevin |url=http://www.trumanbulldogs.com/news/2013/6/27/GEN_0627131406.aspx |title=Rich History of Bulldog Athletics in MIAA |date=2013-06-27 |accessdate=2016-08-26}}
Schedule
{{CFB schedule
| rankyear = 2016
| rankdivision = NCAA Division II
| poll = American Football Coaches Association
| timezone = Central
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 1
| time = 7:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| away = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = Emporia State
| opprank = 24
| site_stadium = Francis G. Welch Stadium
| site_cityst = Emporia, KS
| tv =
| score = 41–14
| attend = 6,821
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 8
| time = 7:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| rank = 1
| opponent = Washburn
| site_stadium = Bearcat Stadium
| site_cityst = Maryville, MO
| tv =
| score = 41–7
| attend = 7,501
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 17
| time = 1:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| rank = 1
| opponent = Nebraska–Kearney
| site_stadium = Bearcat Stadium
| site_cityst = Maryville, MO
| tv =
| score = 52–14
| attend = 8,550
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 24
| time = 6:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| away = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = Missouri Southern
| site_stadium = Fred G. Hughes Stadium
| site_cityst = Joplin, MO
| tv =
| score = 45–21
| attend = 5,267
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 1
| time = 5:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| rank = 1
| opponent = Central Missouri
| opprank = 22
| site_stadium = Arrowhead Stadium
| site_cityst = Kansas City, MO
| tv =
| score = 42–17
| attend = 15,349
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 8
| time = 2:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| away = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = Central Oklahoma
| site_stadium = Wantland Stadium
| site_cityst = Edmond, OK
| tv =
| score = 56–10
| attend = 3,109
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 15
| time = 1:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| rank = 1
| opponent = Northeastern State
| site_stadium = Bearcat Stadium
| site_cityst = Maryville, MO
| tv =
| score = 74–29
| attend = 7,296
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 22
| time = 1:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| away = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = Lindenwood
| site_stadium = Harlen C. Hunter Stadium
| site_cityst = St. Charles, MO
| tv =
| score = 47–12
| attend = 3,527
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 29
| time = 2:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| homecoming = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = Pittsburg State
| site_stadium = Bearcat Stadium
| site_cityst = Maryville, MO
| gamename = rivalry
| tv = ASN
| score = 69–10
| attend = 10,283
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 5
| time = 2:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| away = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = Fort Hays State
| site_stadium = Lewis Field Stadium
| site_cityst = Hays, KS
| tv =
| score = 28–7
| attend = 3,325
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 12
| time = 1:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| rank = 1
| opponent = Missouri Western
| site_stadium = Bearcat Stadium
| site_cityst = Maryville, MO
| gamename = rivalry
| tv =
| score = 44–3
| attend = 7,542
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 26
| time = 1:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = Emporia State
| opprank = 9
| site_stadium = Bearcat Stadium
| site_cityst = Maryville, MO
| gamename = NCAA Division II Second Round
| tv =
| score = 44–13
| attend = 5,119
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = December 3
| time = 1:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2016|team=Harding Bison|title=Harding}}
| opprank = 5
| site_stadium = Bearcat Stadium
| site_cityst = Maryville, MO
| gamename = NCAA Division II Quarterfinal
| tv =
| score = 35–0
| attend = 5,473
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = December 10
| time = 2:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = Ferris State
| opprank = 5
| site_stadium = Bearcat Stadium
| site_cityst = Maryville, MO
| gamename = NCAA Division II Semifinal
| tv =
| score = 35–20
| attend = 5,264
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = December 17
| time = 3:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| rank = 1
| opponent = North Alabama
| opprank = 7
| site_stadium = Children's Mercy Park
| site_cityst = Kansas City, KS
| gamename = NCAA Division II Championship
| tv = ESPN2
| score = 29–3
| attend = 9,576
}}
}}
Preseason
The Bearcats entered the 2016 season as the defending NCAA Division II National Champions, after finishing the 2015 season with a 15–0 record overall and in conference play.{{cite web |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/article50699370.html |title=Northwest Missouri State beats Shepherd 34-7, wins Division II national championship |date=2015-12-19 |accessdate=2016-08-26}} On August 2, 2016 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Bearcats were chosen to finish in 1st place in both the Coaches Poll and in the Media Poll.{{cite web |url=http://themiaa.com/news/2016/8/2/FB_0802160535.aspx |title=NWMSU Tops Football Polls |date=2016-08-02 |accessdate=2016-08-26}}{{cite web |url=http://bearcatsports.com/news/2016/8/1/football-northwest-tops-miaa-preseason-polls.aspx?path=football |title=Northwest Tops MIAA Preseason Polls |date=2016-08-02 |accessdate=2016-08-26}}
Sporting News released their Top-25 on May 25, 2016, landing Northwest Missouri State at #1.{{cite web|url=http://esuhornets.com/news/2016/6/7/emporia-state-football-is-in-sporting-news-preseason-top-25.aspx?path=football |title=Emporia State Football is in Sporting News Preseason Top 25 |accessdate=2015-08-04}} On June 15, 2016, Lindy's NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25 released its poll ranking Northwest Missouri State at #1.{{cite web|url=http://esuhornets.com/news/2016/6/15/emporia-state-football-ranked-12-in-lindys-preseason-rankings.aspx |title=Emporia State University Athletics - Emporia State Football Ranked #12 in Lindy's Preseason Rankings |date=2016-06-15 |accessdate=2016-08-26}}
On August 15, the American Football Coaches Association released the Preseason Division II Poll,{{cite web|url=http://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=2787|title=Northwest Missouri State No. 1 in Preseason AFCA Poll|date=2016-08-15|accessdate=2016-08-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825060206/http://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=2787|archive-date=August 25, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} landing Northwest Missouri State at #1.{{cite press release |last=Weast |first=Donald |url=http://esuhornets.com/news/2016/8/15/emporia-state-football-ranked-in-afca-top-25-to-start-season.aspx?path=football |title=Emporia State Football Ranked in AFCA Top 25 to Start Season |date=2016-08-15 |accessdate=2016-08-26}}
On August 22, D2football.com released its Top 25 poll, ranking Northwest Missouri State 1st.{{cite web |url=http://www.d2football.com/top25poll/11/ |title=Top 25 Poll |publisher=D2football.com |date=2015-08-22 |accessdate=2016-08-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009173048/http://www.d2football.com/top25poll/11 |archive-date=October 9, 2014 |url-status=dead }}
Game summaries
=Regular season=
==Emporia State==
{{See also|2016 Emporia State Hornets football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Northwest Missouri State at Emporia State
| Visitor = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| Host = #24 Emporia State
| V1 = 3| V2 = 17| V3 = 14| V4 = 7
| H1 = 7| H2 = 0| H3 = 0| H4 = 7
| Date = September 1
| Location = Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
| StartTime = 7:00 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 2:59
| Attendance = 6,821
| Weather = Sunny, {{convert|75|F}}
| Referee = Craig Helser
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Washburn==
{{See also|2016 Washburn Ichabods football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Washburn at Northwest Missouri State
| Visitor = Washburn
| Host = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| V1 = 0| V2 = 7| V3 = 0| V4 = 0
| H1 = 17| H2 = 0| H3 = 14| H4 = 10
| Date = September 8
| Location = Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
| StartTime = 7:00 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 2:54
| Attendance = 7,501
| Weather = Overcast, {{convert|80|F}}
| Referee = Sean Johnston
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Nebraska–Kearney==
{{See also|2016 Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Nebraska–Kearney at Northwest Missouri State
| Visitor = Nebraska–Kearney
| Host = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| V1 = 7| V2 = 0| V3 = 7| V4 = 0
| H1 = 10| H2 = 28| H3 = 7| H4 = 7
| Date = September 17
| Location = Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
| StartTime = 1:30 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 3:01
| Attendance = 8,550
| Weather = Sunny, {{convert|70|F}}
| Referee = Brian Moore
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Missouri Southern==
{{See also|2016 Missouri Southern Lions football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Northwest Missouri State at Missouri Southern
| Visitor = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| Host = Missouri Southern
| V1 = 0| V2 = 28| V3 = 7| V4 = 10
| H1 = 13| H2 = 0| H3 = 8| H4 = 0
| Date = September 24
| Location = Fred G. Hughes Stadium, Joplin, MO
| StartTime = 6:00 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 2:58
| Attendance = 5,267
| Weather = Partly Cloudy, {{convert|85|F}}
| Referee = Danny Harris
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Central Missouri==
{{See also|2016 Central Missouri Mules football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Central Missouri at Northwest Missouri State
| Visitor = #22 Central Missouri
| Host = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| V1 = 7| V2 = 7| V3 = 0| V4 = 3
| H1 = 7| H2 = 14| H3 = 7| H4 = 14
| Date = October 1
| Location = Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
| StartTime = 5:00 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 2:49
| Attendance = 15,349
| Weather = Cloudy, {{convert|70|F}}
| Referee = Dwight Neibling
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Central Oklahoma==
{{See also|2016 Central Oklahoma Bronchos football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Northwest Missouri State at Central Oklahoma
| Visitor = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| Host = Central Oklahoma
| V1 = 14| V2 = 28| V3 = 14| V4 = 0
| H1 = 0| H2 = 10| H3 = 0| H4 = 0
| Date = October 8
| Location = Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
| StartTime = 2:00 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 2:55
| Attendance = 3,109
| Weather = Sunny, {{convert|70|F}}
| Referee = Danny Harris
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Northeastern State==
{{See also|2016 Northeastern State RiverHawks football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Northeastern State at Northwest Missouri State
| Visitor = Northeastern State
| Host = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| V1 = 6| V2 = 9| V3 = 14| V4 = 0
| H1 = 21| H2 = 25| H3 = 21| H4 = 7
| Date = October 15
| Location = Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
| StartTime = 1:30 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 3:07
| Attendance = 7,296
| Weather = Overcast, {{convert|70|F}}
| Referee = Sean Johnston
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Lindenwood==
{{See also|2016 Lindenwood Lions football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Northwest Missouri State at Lindenwood
| Visitor = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| Host = Lindenwood
| V1 = 14| V2 = 17| V3 = 0| V4 = 16
| H1 = 6| H2 = 0| H3 = 0| H4 = 6
| Date = October 22
| Location = Harlen C. Hunter Stadium, St. Charles, MO
| StartTime = 1:30 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 2:54
| Attendance = 3,527
| Weather = Sunny, {{convert|65|F}}
| Referee = Sean Johnston
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Pittsburg State==
{{See also|2016 Pittsburg State Gorillas football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Pittsburg State at Northwest Missouri State
| Visitor = Pittsburg State
| Host = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| V1 = 0| V2 = 3| V3 = 7| V4 = 0
| H1 = 14| H2 = 27| H3 = 14| H4 = 14
| Date = October 29
| Location = Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
| StartTime = 2:30 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 3:12
| Attendance = 10,283
| Weather = Sunny, {{convert|70|F}}
| Referee = John Adams
| TVStation = American Sports Network
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Fort Hays State==
{{See also|2016 Fort Hays State Tigers football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Northwest Missouri State at Fort Hays State
| Visitor = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| Host = Fort Hays State
| V1 = 14| V2 = 0| V3 = 0| V4 = 14
| H1 = 0| H2 = 0| H3 = 0| H4 = 7
| Date = November 5
| Location = Lewis Field Stadium, Hays, KS
| StartTime = 2:00 pm
| TimeZone = CDT
| ElapsedTime = 3:02
| Attendance = 3,325
| Weather = Partly cloudy, {{convert|67|F}}
| Referee = Craig Helser
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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==Missouri Western==
{{See also|2016 Missouri Western Griffons football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Missouri Western at Northwest Missouri State
| Visitor = Missouri Western
| Host = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| V1 = 0| V2 = 3| V3 = 0| V4 = 0
| H1 = 10| H2 = 7| H3 = 10| H4 = 17
| Date = November 12
| Location = Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
| StartTime = 1:30 pm
| TimeZone = CST
| ElapsedTime = 2:50
| Attendance = 7,542
| Weather = Sunny, {{convert|50|F}}
| Referee = Dwight Neibling
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
With their win over Missouri Western, the Bearcats clinched their fourth straight conference title.{{cite web|author=MIAA Scoreboard |url=http://themiaa.com/news/2016/11/12/FB_1112163507.aspx |title=Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association - NWMSU Football Wins Fourth Straight MIAA Title |publisher=Themiaa.com |date=2016-11-12 |accessdate=2016-11-13}}
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=Postseason=
==Emporia State==
{{See also|2016 Emporia State Hornets football team}}
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Emporia State at Northwest Missouri State
| Visitor = #9 Emporia State
| Host = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| V1 = 0| V2 = 13| V3 = 0| V4 = 0
| H1 = 17| H2 = 14| H3 = 3| H4 = 10
| Date = November 26
| Location = Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
| StartTime = 1:00 pm
| TimeZone = CST
| ElapsedTime = 2:50
| Attendance = 5,119
| Weather = Sunny and clear, {{convert|51|F}}
| Referee = Craig Hesler
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
Entering postseason as the No. 1 team, the Bearcats earn a bye during the first week of playoffs and will play the winner of the Emporia State and Minnesota–Duluth game.{{cite web|author=MIAA Scoreboard |url=http://themiaa.com/news/2016/11/13/FB_1113163142.aspx |title=Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association - Three MIAA Teams Make NCAA Division II Football National Tournament Field |publisher=Themiaa.com |date=2016-11-13 |accessdate=2016-11-13}}
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== Harding ==
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Harding at Northwest Missouri State
| Visitor = #5 Harding
| Host = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| V1 = 0| V2 = 0| V3 = 0| V4 = 0
| H1 = 10| H2 = 12| H3 = 3| H4 = 10
| Date = December 3
| Location = Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
| StartTime = 1:00 pm
| TimeZone = CST
| ElapsedTime = 2:22
| Attendance = 5,473
| Weather = Clear and cool, {{convert|40|F}}
| Referee = Bob Rose
}}
{{AFB game box end}}
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== Ferris State ==
{{AFB game box start
| Title = Ferris State at Northwest Missouri State
| Visitor = #15 Ferris State
| Host = #1 Northwest Missouri State
| V1 = 0| V2 = 0| V3 = 0| V4 = 0
| H1 = 0| H2 = 0| H3 = 0| H4 = 0
| Date = December 10
| Location = Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
| StartTime = 2:30 pm
| TimeZone = CST
| ElapsedTime =
| Attendance =
| Weather =
| Referee =
}}
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Personnel
=Coaching staff=
Along with Dorrel, there are 12 assistants.
| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;" | |||
| {{CollegePrimaryHeader|team=Northwest Missouri State Bearcats|Name|Position|Seasons at NWMSU|Alma Mater}} | |||
| Adam Dorrel | Head coach | align=center| 6 | Northwest Missouri State (1998) |
| Rich Wright | Assist. Head Coach – Defensive Coordinator | align=center| 6 | Dana College (1995) |
| Charlie Flohr | Assist. Head Coach – Offensive Coordinator | align=center| 11 | Dakota State (2002) |
| Joel Osborn | Assist. Head Coach – WR/Recruiting Coordinator | align=center| 6 | Northwest Missouri State (2009) |
| Chad Bostwick | Assist. Head Coach – Linebackers | align=center| 6 | Northwest Missouri State (2005) |
| Brandon Clayton | Assist. Head Coach – Defensive backs | align=center| 2 | Northwest Missouri State (2009) |
| Ryan Gent | Assist. Head Coach – Tight Ends/Running backs | align=center| 3 | Iowa State (2013) |
| Ross Sharp | Director of player personnel | align=center| 3 | Northwest Missouri State (2014) |
| Scott Reilly | Graduate Assistant – Offensive Line | align=center| 3 | Northwest Missouri State (2016) |
| Andrew Pitts | Graduate Assistant – Defensive Backs | align=center| 1 | Northwest Missouri State (2016) |
| Justin Mulloy | Graduate Assistant – Quarterbacks | align=center| 1 | Minnesota (2014) |
| Brock Sherman | Graduate Assistant – Defensive Line | align=center| 1 | Northwest Missouri State (2016) |
| Tucker Peve | Football Equipment Manager | align=center| 4 | Northwest Missouri State (2017) |
| style="text-align:center;"
| colspan=4 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Northwest Missouri State Bearcats|border=0|color=white}}"| Reference:{{cite web |title=Northwest Missouri State University – 2016 Football Roster |url=http://bearcatsports.com/roster.aspx?path=football#coaches_anchor |accessdate=2016-08-26}} |
=Roster=
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{{American football roster/Player|num=82|class=FR|first=Marqus|last=Andrews|pos=TE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=83|class=JR|first=Darby|last=Raines|pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=84|class=FR|first=Ryan|last=SPelhaug|pos=TE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=85|class=FR|first=Jordan|last=Klingman|pos=TE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=86|class=FR|first=Kyle|last=Raunig|pos=TE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=90|class=SR|first=T.J.|last=Schieber|pos=TE}}
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{{American football roster/Player|num=4|class=JR|first=Jarrod|last=Bishop|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=5|class=SR|first=Jack|last=Young|pos=S}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=6|class=SR|first=Kevin|last=Berg|pos=S}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=9|class=JR|first=Marcus|last=Jones|pos=CB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=11|class=SR|first=Collin|last=Bevins|pos=DT}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=14|class=SO|first=Chama|last=Pierre|pos=CB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=20|class=SO|first=Anthony|last=Lane|pos=CB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=21|class=JR|first=Wes|last=Smith|pos=CB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=23|class=SO|first=Najeem|last=Hosein|pos=S}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=24|class=SO|first=Trent|last=Nally|pos=S}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=27|class=SO|first=Jack|last=Richards|pos=CB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=29|class=FR|first=Jake|last=Marshall|pos=S}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=31|class=FR|first=Joe|last=Straws|pos=DB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=33|class=JR|first=Brandon|last=Minor|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=35|class=SO|first=Breyon|last=Dennis|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=36|class=SO|first=Cole|last=Bixler|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=38|class=FR|first=J'Ravien|last=Anderson|pos=CB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=39|class=JR|first=Cole|last=Bonde|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=40|class=FR|first=Spencer|last=Phillips|pos=DE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=41|class=FR|first=Jacob|last=Gassman|pos=FS}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=43|class=SR|first=Jacob|last=Vollstedt|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=44|class=SO|first=Matt|last=Connelly|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=45|class=SO|first=Nick|last=Hess|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=46|class=FR|first=Eli|last=Keller|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=47|class=FR|first=Jamaal|last=Brazil|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=51|class=FR|first=Andy|last=Hessler|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=54|class=FR|first=Michael|last=Sorfonden|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=55|class=SR|first=Cole|last=Forney|pos=LB|rs=y}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=56|class=SO|first=Ben|last=Althoff|pos=LB}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=57|class=FR|first=Myles|last=Scott|pos=DE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=63|class=FR|first=Mike|last=Ehlke|pos=DE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=68|class=JR|first=Caleb|last=Mather|pos=DT}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=73|class=SR|first=Cass| last=Weitl|pos=DE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=91|class=FR|first=Zach|last=Pierce|pos=DL}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=92|class=JR|first=Bobby|last=Gruenloh|pos=DE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=93|class=FR|first=Curt|last=Mueller|pos=DE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=94|class=JR|first=Keaton|last=Hulett|pos=DE}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=98|class=SO|first=Brent|last=Morrow|pos=DT}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=99|class=JR|first=Ben|last=Spaeth|pos=DT}}
|special_teams_players=
{{American football roster/Player|num=30|class=SR|first=Ben|last=Trewyn|pos=K}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=50|class=JR|first=Anthony|last=Babida|pos=P}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=54|class=FR|first=Michael|last=Sorfonden|pos=LS}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=88|class=SR|first=Simon|last=Mathiesen|pos=K}}
{{American football roster/Player|num=95|class=SO|first=Matt|last=Thorman|pos=P}}
}}
{{American football roster/Footer|roster_url=http://bearcatsports.com/roster.aspx?path=football |accessdate=2016-08-26
|head_coach=
|asst_coach=
- See coaching staff
}}
References
{{Reflist}}
{{2016 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football navbox}}
{{Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football navbox}}
{{NCAA Division II football national champion navbox}}
{{Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football champions}}
Category:Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football seasons
Category:NCAA Division II Football Champions
Category:Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football champion seasons