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THE GAME
#2 Grand Valley State will host Michigan Tech in a GLIAC contest at Lubbers Stadium. GVSU will celebrate Homecoming 2023 and seven former student-athletes will be inducted into the GVSU Athletics Hall of Fame. Former Laker gridiron greats Brandon Carr and Josh Bourke are 2023 inductees.

THE SERIES
Grand Valley State leads the all-time series by a 31-4 margin. The Lakers claimed a 42-7 victory over the Huskies in Houghton in 2022 and defeated Michigan Tech twice in 2021. The Lakers have won seven consecutive in the series and are 26-2 versus MTU since 1985. The Lakers have scored 40 or more points 12 times in the last 19 games and 19 times overall versus the Huskies.

Since 11-3-2001 GVSU has been ranked in the top 4 of a D2 poll 158 weeks (out of a total of 258 weeks). 

NATIONS LEADING WINNING %
• Grand Valley State is the winningest FBS, FCS and Division II program in the country, boasting a record of 437-150-3 (.741) in 51 years of playing football. In addition, GVSU is also the winningest GLIAC program all-time with a 312-77-3 mark (.793). 

NCAA ATTENDANCE LEADERS
• GVSU once again leads the nation in total attendance (59,282) and average per game (14,820) in four home dates. GVSU has led the nation for 11 consecutive years. 
The Lakers have three home game totals (16,577, 15,844 and 15,182) that would rank 17th and 19th and 21st in season attendance in D2. The Lakers' average of 14,820 is more than the total of the GLIAC's second-place representative. 
 
10 WIN SEASONS
• Grand Valley State has won 10 or more games 18 times in the 51-year history of the program, including 16 times since 2001.

•  The Lakers are celebrating their 52nd year of football in 2023. GVSU is the all-time winningest program in DII history with a record of 437-150-3 (.743).  In addition, GVSU is also the winningest team in GLIAC history with a 312-77-3 mark (.799).     
• GVSU has won a total of four national championships (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006) in program history.

• The Lakers have made six NCAA championship appearances (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009) in program history.

•  GVSU has made a total of 22 playoff appearances in program history, with the most recent coming in 2022.

• Grand Valley State has always played one of the most challenging schedules nationally and 2023 is no different. Five of the Lakers' first six opponents, including the first three non-conference games, are ranked in a national poll and six are currently ranked overall. 
 
Opponent (AFCA/D2Football)
Colorado Mines - #2/#2
Colorado State-Pueblo - #22/#21
Assumption - #19/#23 
Ferris State - #1/#1
Davenport - #13/#15 

• GVSU holds the Division II record for the longest winning streak at 40 consecutive wins from 2005-2007. The Lakers won two national championships during that span.

Last Week - Grand Valley State built a 31-0 halftime lead led 52-0 midway through the third quarter. Tariq Reid, Cody Tierney and Kellen Reed each scored two touchdowns, while the Lakers recorded 609 yards of total offense. Cade Peterson completed 17-of-21 passes for 192 yards and three TDs. The GVSU defense limited Northern Michigan to 279 yards of total offense and forced three turnovers. PK Josh Gorball booted a 53-yard field goal, the second-longest in GVSU football history.

• The GVSU defense held Kentucky State to -22 rushing yards, the fourth lowest single-game total in program history. 

• The Laker offense tallied 668 yards of total offense vs. Kentucky State, the eighth-best, single-game total in program history. 

• The GVSU defense held Saginaw Valley State to 142 yards (108 passing/34 rushing) and Kentucky State to 154 yards (176 passing/-22 rushing). Combined, those two opponents tallied 296 yards of total offense on 122 plays (2.4 ypp). 

• Since Colorado Mines rushed for 109 yards and two TDs in the opener, Laker opponents have 291 rushing yards and three rushing TDs the last six games (48.5) on 153 carries (1.9 ypc). 

• The Laker defense did not allow SVSU a first down in the first half and forced 10 drives of three plays or less in the game. In addition, the Laker defense held the Cardinals to eight yards or less on 10-of-13 drives in the game...GVSU limited Kentucky State to -22 rushing yards and 10 drives that consisted of five plays or less. 
 
• In the last five games the GVSU offense has scored on 24-of-25 redzone opportunities, 22 TDs and two FG. Assumption was the last non redzone score.
   The Laker defense has allowed just seven redzone opportunities, with the opponents scoring six TDs. 

• The GVSU O-Line has allowed just eight QB sacks in the last five games.

• The Laker defense has nine interceptions, 22 pass breakups, 23 QB sacks and 23 QB hurries in the last five games. 

• The Laker rushing game has tallied 1,491 yards and 16 rushing TDs in the last five games. 298.2 yards per game and 7.9 yards per carry. 

• The GVSU defense has forced 58 drives that have been six plays or less and 36 drives that have been three-and-out in the last five games.

• All-time Best GVSU Scoring Offense
2001 - 8 50+ season; 8 44+ in a row
2002 - 7 50+ season; 6 44+ in a row
2023 - 5 50+ season; 6 44+ in a row
2003 - 5 50+ season; 4 44+ in a row
2016 - 4 50+ season; 3 44+ in a row

• The Laker offense has produced 54 plays (rushing 24/Passing 30) that have gone 20 yards or more, 18 of which have gone for touchdowns. Cody Tierney leads the way with 10, followed by Kyle Nott with eight. Cade Peterson has five, Darell Johnson and Jordan Johnson each have four and four players each have three. 

LAKER BYTES
• Special Special Teams - 
   - GVSU ranks 14th nationally in kickoff return defense (15.0 ypr).
   - GVSU ranks 6th nationally in kickoff return average (26.5 ypr).
   - GVSU ranks 10th nationally in net punting (38.4 ypp).

- Assumption tallied 12 kickoff return yards on three returns (4.0 ypr).

 - The Lakers' kickoff return team tallied the 5th-best single-game total in GVSU football history with 216 yards on five returns vs. CSU-Pueblo.

 - GVSU tallied 215 return yards (Punt-KO) at Saginaw Valley State, including a kickoff return for a TD and a punt return for a TD on consecutive returns.

• Grand Valley State leads the nation in scoring offense (52.9 ppg).

• The Laker offense ranks third nationally in total offense (500.4) and sixth nationally in rushing yards per game (263.3).

• The Laker defense ranks 31st nationally and second in the GLIAC in first down defense (119)...The Laker offense is second in the GLIAC in first down offense with 162. 

• Grand Valley State ranks 3rd nationally in rushing defense (56.3 ypg) and have yielded 291 rushing yards and three rushing TDs in the last six games (48.5 ypg) on 153 carries (1.9 ypc).

• GVSU has 23 rushing TDs and have yielded just five rushing TDs in seven games.

• GVSU ranks second nationally in sacks per game (4.14) and ranks 26th in tackles for loss (7.7 pg).

• GVSU ranks 9th nationally and first in the GLIAC in third down defense (.258). 

• For the first time in program history GVSU recorded a kickoff return for a TD (Kellen Reed - 94 yards) and a punt return for a TD (Darrell Johnson - 57 yards) in the same game. In addition, the Lakers' returned an interception for a defensive TD (Luke McLean - 44 yards) for another first of three non-offensive TDs in one game.

• RS Freshman Kellen Reed leads the nation in kickoff return average (37.3) and kickoff returns for touchdowns (2). Reed, who has 504 yards and five TDs, is averaging 84.0 all-purpose yards per game.
   
 - Reed's TD have covered:
  ^ 95-yd kickoff return for TD (CSU-P)
  ^ 67-yd reception for TD (Assumption)
  ^ 94-yd kickoff return for TD (SVSU)

• Junior Darrell Johnson ranks 9th in the country in yards per punt return (14.1).

• Senior QB Cade Peterson ranks 13th nationally in yards per completion (14.8), 5th nationally in yards per attempt (9.34) and 11th in pass efficiency rating (167.1).

• Junior WR Cody Tierney ranks fifth in the GLIAC in receiving yards (465) and  receiving yards per game (66.4), while  ranking sixth in receptions (26). 

• Senior RB Tariq Reid leads GLIAC running backs in rushing TDs with seven and is fifth in scoring (6.9 ppg).

• Senior DE Christian McCarroll leads the GLIAC and ranks 17th nationally in QB sacks (6.0)...McCarroll also leads the GLIAC in TFL (11.0)

• Sophomore DE Niles King is tied for the GLIAC lead and ranks 17th nationally in QB sacks with six, while ranking fifth in the GLIAC in tackles for loss (8.5).

• Junior Darrell Johnson has 1,382 all-purpose yards (532 receiving-442 punt returns-339 kickoff returns).

• Kyle Nott's 87-yard run for a TD at Saginaw Valley State was the 6th longest rushing touchdown in program history...Nott is averaging 20.9 yards per rush and 19.0 yards per reception in 2023...Nott has 10 rushes for 209 yards and two TDs, while catching 12 passes for 228 yards and three TDs. 

27-yd TD reception vs. CSP
87-yd TD run at SVSU
47-yd TD reception vs. KSU
68-yd run vs. KSU
30-yd TD reception vs. FSU
36-yd run vs. FSU
Nott has five rushing TDs in 28 carries for an average of a TD every 5.2 carries...In addition, he has 377 rushing yards and 405 receiving yards.

• Grand Valley State has four special teams touchdowns, four defensive touchdowns and a safety.
Reed - 95-yd KO return for TD (CSUP)
Reed - 94-yd KO return for TD (SVSU)
D. Johnson - 57-yd punt ret for TD (SVSU)
Mclean - 44-yd INT return TD (SVSU)
Hart - 96-yd FG return for TD (KSU)
McCarroll - Safety (KSU)
Cardamone - 20-yd INT return TD (FS)
McCurdy - 25-yd fumble return for TD (NM)
Barnett - 45-yd INT return TD (NM)

• Johnson & Johnson 
Jordan Johnson (11-209-1) and Donovan Johnson (5-119) have combined for 16 reception for 328 yards and two TDs in 2023. 

• The Laker tight ends Gavin Cossou (14-183-2) and Drew Peterson (5-33-1) have combined for 19 receptions for 216 yards and three TDs. 

#2 Tariq Reid, RB
2023 - Rushed 78 times for 374 yards and seven TDs, while catching four passes for 32 yards and a TD...Toted the ball 10 times for 80 yards and one TD, while catching one pass for seven yards and a TD.Rushed 12 times for 36 yards vs. Ferris State...Rushed seven times for 57 yards vs. KSU...Toted the ball nine times for 57 yards at SVSU...Rushed for 119 yards and a single-game, career-high four TDs vs. CSU-Pueblo.

2022 All-American...Ranks 14th among active RB in career rushing yards with 2,542 yards and 35 TDs on 435 carries in his career…Hauled in 15 receptions for 146 yards and three TDs...Tallied 2,688 all-purpose yards...Rushed for 1,027 yards and 19 TDs in 2022.

#4 Darrell Johnson, WR
2023 - Tallied 16 receptions for 211 yards and one TD on the year...Caught one pass for 18 yards at NMU...Hauled in one pass for 12 yards and a key first down vs. Ferris State...Caught one pass for 23 yards vs. Kentucky St...Returned a punt 57 yards for a TD at SVSU...Hauled in a career-high six passes for 69 yards and a TD vs. Assumption...Hauled in three passes for 54 yards and returned two kickoffs for 115 yards vs. CS-Pueblo...Caught three passes for 28 yards at Mines in the opener.

Played in 31 career games....40 career receptions for 532 yards and one TD...29 punt returns for 388 yards and two TDs...1,382 all-purpose yards.

#5 Cody Tierney, WR
2023 - Hauled in 26 receptions for 465 yards and five TDs...Hauled in three receptions for 44 yards and one TD at NMU, while rushing one time for 31 yards and a TD...Caught four passes for 74 yards and two TDs vs. Ferris State...Hauled in two passes for 25 yards vs. Kentucky State...Caught two passes for 30 yards at SVSU...Caught three passes for 35 yards vs. Assumption...Caught four passes for 106 yards and one TD vs. CS-Pueblo...Opened the 2023 season with back-to-back 100-yard receiving games...Tallied career-highs in receptions (8) and receiving yards (151) in opener at Mines.

Played in 32 career games...94 catches for 1,354 yards and 11 TDs in his career...Became the 41st player in Laker football history to reach the 1,000-yard mark...Four career 100-yard receiving games.

#8 Kyle Nott, WR
2023 - Hauled in 12 receptions for 228 yards and three TDs...Rushed 10 times for 209 yards and two TD...Hauled in three passes for 29 yards at NMU...Caught three passes for 43 yards and one TD, while toting the ball one time for 36 yards vs. Ferris State. TD reception was #3 on ESPN Plays of the Day...Caught one pass for 47 yards and a TD, while rushing one time for 68 yards vs. Kentucky State (115 all-purpose yards)...Toted the ball one time for 87 yards and a TD. 87-yard TD run ranks seventh all-time...Hauled in one pass for 23 yards vs. Assumption...Caught one pass for 27 yards and a TD vs. CS-Pueblo...Recorded career-highs in receptions (3) and receiving yards (59) at Mines in the opener.

Played in 32 career games...Tallied 24 catches for 405 yards and 5 TDs...Rushed 28 times for 377 yards and five TDs...Recorded 962 all-purpose yards.

#13 Cade Peterson, QB
2023 - Completed 88-of-140 passes for 1,318 yards and 14 TDs...Rushed 51 times for 279 yards and three TDs...Completed 17-of-21 passes for 192 yards and three TDs at NMU, while rushing five times for 33 yards...Completed 15-of-25 passes for 151 yards and three TDs, while rushing six times for 40 yards vs. Ferris State...Was 7-for-7 for 132 yards and two TDs vs. Kentucky St...Completed 7-of-16 passes for 156 yards and one TD at SVSU...Named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 15-of-23 passes for 237 yards and two TDs., while rushing for 60 yards and two TDs vs. Assumption...Completed 9-of-13 passes for 155 and one TD, while rushing for 66 yards vs. CS-Pueblo...Completed 18-of-35 passes for 295 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 64 yards and one TD on 14 carries at Mines in the opener. 

Played in 42 career games...2022 All-American...2022 GLIAC Offensive Player of the Year...Completed 442-of-734 passes for 6,433 yards and 61 TDs in his career…Rushed for 1,545 yards and 18 TDs on 285 carries…Became the fourth GVSU QB to reach the 1,500-yard rushing and 6,000-yard passing mark...Accounted for 7,978 yards of total offense and 79 career TDs...Ranks 12th nationally among active QBs in total offense, 10th in passing yards and seventh in passing efficiency (154.22).

#15 Avery Moore, QB
2023 - Rushed 22 times for 219 yards and two TDs...9-for-15 passing for 139 yards and three TD...Named GLIAC Offensive player of the week when he rushed for 126 yards and two TDs, while completing one pass for 30 yards and a TD vs. Ferris State.   

Rushed 87 times for 510 yards and seven TDs in his career....Completed 14-of-25 passes for 176 yards and five TDs.

#44 Drew Peterson, TE
Did not play at Mines...Caught a 2-point conversion pass vs. CS-Pueblo...Caught four passes for 31 yards and a TD at NMU.

Played in 30 career games...20 catches for 158 yards and two TD...Caught two, 2-point conversion passes. 

#88 Gavin Cossou, TE
2023 - Hauled in 14 passes for 183 yards and two TDs...Caught three passes for 40 yards at NMU...Hauled in three receptions for 37 yards and one TD vs. Kentucky St...Caught two passes for 25 yards and a TD at SVSU...Hauled in one pass for 16 yards vs. Assumption...Caught two passes for 43 yards at Mines...Hauled in two passes for 18 yards vs. CS-Pueblo.

Played in 31 career games...19 catches for 254 yards and three TDs.

#7 Kellen Reed, WR
2023 - 504 all-purpose yards (336 KO return - 86 receiving - 82 rushing)...Leads the nation in kickoff return average (37.3) and kickoff returns for touchdowns (2)...Reed is averaging 84.0 all-purpose yards per game.  

#41 Abe Swanson, LB
2023 - Recorded 35 total tackles, 4.5 TFL (-17), 2.0 QB sacks (-13) and one interception...Tallied nine tackles, 2.0 TFL (-9) and 1.0 (-8) QB sacks vs. Ferris State...Recorded seven tackles and a TFL (-2) at SVSU...Tallied seven tackles and picked off a pass vs. Assumption...Tallied three tackles at Mines...Recorded nine tackles, 1.0 TFL (-5) and 1.0 QB sacks (-5) vs. CS-Pueblo. 

Top LB in country...Consensus All-American...GLIAC Linebacker of the Year...Played in 43 career games...256 tackles...25.0 tackles for loss (-104) and 10.0 QB sacks (-54)...Eight pass deflections, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

#2 Terez Reid, DB
2023 - Recorded 20 tackles, four pass breakups and one interception...Tallied four tackles vs. Ferris State...Notched three tackles at SVSU...Tallied two tackles and a pass breakup vs. Assumption...Tallied six tackles at Mines...Recorded two tackles and two PBUs vs. CS-Pueblo.

All-GLIAC honoree...Recorded 54 career tackles and eight pass deflections and an interception.

#9 Christian McCarroll, DE
2023 - Tallied 35 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss(-54) and 6.0 QB sacks (-43) and four QB hurries...Recorded three tackles and a TFL (-4) vs. Ferris State...Named GLIAC Defensive POW after a four- tackle, 2.0 TFL (-6) and 1.0 QB sacks (-3)...Recorded five tackles, 1.5 TFL and 1.5 QB sacks at SVSU...Named GLIAC POW after a career-high 10 tackles, 2.5 TFL (-9) and 1.5 QB sacks (-8) vs. Assumption...Recorded nine tackles, three tackles for loss (-18) and two QB sacks (-16) at Mines...Tallied two tackles, 1.0 TFL (-1) and two QB hurries vs. CS-Pueblo.

Played in 42 career games...Preseason All-American...2022 GLIAC Defensive Lineman of the Year...122 tackles, 27.5 TFL (-120) and 13.0 QB sacks (-84).

#3 Damonte McCurdy, DB
2023 - Recorded 12 tackles and a pass breakup...Returned a fumble 25 yards for a TD at NMU...Tallied four stops at SVSU...Did not play at Mines...Tallied three tackles and a pass breakup vs. Assumption...Notched one tackle vs. CS-Pueblo

Played in 31 career games...All-GLIAC performer...126 tackles...4.5 tackles for loss (-8)...One QB sack (-3)...10 pass breakups and two career interceptions.

#7 Jay'Viar Suggs, DT
2023 - Recorded nine stops, 4.0 TFL (-47) and 2.5 QB sack (-39)...Recorded one QB sack (-10) and a QB sackd (-10) at NMU...Tallied two tackles, 1.0 QB sacks (-26) and a TFL (-26)...Recorded three tackles and 1.5 TFL (-8) at SVSU...DNP vs. Assumption...DNP vs. CS-Pueblo...Tallied three tackles, .5 TFL (-3) and .5 QB sack (-3) at Mines.

Recorded 30 total tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss (-70) and 5.5 QB sacks (56)... Notched five pass deflections.

#20 Ian Kennelly, FS
2023 - Tallied 23 tackles and two interceptions...Notched two tackles and picked off a pass vs. Ferris State...Recorded four tackles and picked off a pass at Saginaw Valley State...Notched three stops vs. Assumption...Recorded seven tackles at Mines, played every snap on defense...Tallied five tackles vs. CS-Pueblo.

Played in 30 career games...75 tackles ...Eight pass breakups and four interceptions.

#55 Colton Hyble, DE
2023 - Tallied 17 tackles, 1.5 TFL (-3), 1.0 QB sacks (-2) and two fumble recoveries...Recorded three tackles, .5 TFL and recovered a fumble vs. Ferris State...Notched five stops and a QB hurry vs Assumption...Recorded five tackles Tallied four tackles and a pass deflection at Mines...Recorded two tackles, .5 TFL (-2) and .5 QB sack (-2) vs. CS-Pueblo. 
Played in 32 career games...All-GLIAC performer...Recorded 83 tackles...
Notched 14.0 tackles for loss (-65) and 5.5 QB sacks (-47)...Selected as a member of the 2023 22-member AFCA Allstate Good Works Team.

#92 Jack Gilchrist, DT
2023 - Tallied eight tackles, 2.0 TFL (-5) and 1.5 QB sacks (-5)...Recorded three tackles at Mines...Tallied four tackles, 1.0 TFL (-3) and .5 QB sack (-2) vs. CS-Pueblo.

Played in 27 career games...All-GLIAC honoree...71 career tackles...11.5 tackles for loss (-45) and 6.5 QB sacks (-38).

#98 Seth Hoonhorst, DT
Played in 30 career games...All-GLIAC honoree...59 career tackles (13 solo/45 assisted)...9.0 tackles for loss (-26) and 3.0 QB sacks (-16).

#48 Anthony Cardamone, LB
2023 - Tallied 29 tackles, 7.0 TFL (-37) and 4.0 QB sacks (-33)...Picked off one pass...Named the National Defensive Player of the Week after recording 11 tackles, 4.0 TFL (-25), 3.0 QB sacks (-23) and picked off a pass that he returned 20 yards for a TD vs. Ferris State.

#1 Devin Pringle, DB
2023 - Recorded 18 tackles and a team-high four pass breakups.

#10 Niles King, DE
2023 - Tallied 14 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss (-50) and 6.0 QB sacks (-43)...Recorded four tackles, 3.0 TFL (-11), 2.0 QB sacks (-7) and forced two fumbles vs. Ferris State...King tallied 2.5 QB sacks (-25), 2.5 tackles for loss (-25), 4.5 total tackles and forced a fumble for a Laker defense that limited SVSU to 142 yards of total offense, including 34 rushing yards in the game.

GVSU Announces Alcohol Sales At Lubbers Stadium

Grand Valley State announced it would implement alcohol sales at Lubbers Stadium starting with the Homecoming contest versus Michigan Tech on October 28 to enhance the fan experience at home football games.

In-stadium sales
Trained and licensed servers will sell beer and seltzer at four Locations in Lubbers Stadium. A maximum of two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. 

Beer sales throughout the entire stadium will conclude at the start of the fourth quarter, and alcohol will not be allowed to leave the stadium. Personnel at the gates will ensure that all containers containing alcohol are poured out and empty as patrons exit the venue.
 
Grand Valley State will offer three brands for purchase.
Coors Light 16oz - $7
Bell's Two Hearted 16oz - $8
Nutrl Seltzer 12oz - $8

ID required
Regardless of age, everyone will be required to produce a valid photo ID each time alcohol is purchased. Accepted IDs include valid driver's licenses, military ID cards, passports, and government-issued photo ID cards. Grand Valley State will NOT issue wristbands for a future purchase and dining dollars cannot be used to purchase alcohol.