2016 Central Oklahoma Bronchos football team

The 2016 Central Oklahoma Bronchos football team represented the University of Central Oklahoma in the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. The Bronchos played their home games at Wantland Stadium in Edmond, Oklahoma, as they have done since 1965.[1] 2016 was the 110th season in school history.[2] The Bronchos were led by fifth-year head coach, Nick Bobeck.[3] Central Oklahoma has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association since 2012.[4]

2016 Central Oklahoma Bronchos football
ConferenceMid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
2016 record3–8 (3–8 MIAA)
Head coachNick Bobeck (5th season)
Offensive coordinatorChris Martin (5th season)
Defensive coordinatorRuss Pickett (5th season)
Home stadiumWantland Stadium (capacity: 10,000)
2016 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football standings
Conf  Overall
Team W L    W L 
No. 1 NW Missouri St. $^  11 –0     15 –0  
No. 10 Emporia State ^  10 –1     11 –2  
No. 21 Central Missouri ^  9 –2     9 –3  
Fort Hays State  7 –4     8 –4  
Pittsburg State  7 –4     7 –4  
Washburn  7 –4     7 –5  
Missouri Western  4 –7     4 –7  
Central Oklahoma  3 –8     3 –8  
Lindenwood  3 –8     3 –8  
Missouri Southern  2 –9     2 –9  
Northeastern State  2 –9     2 –9  
Nebraska–Kearney  1 –10     1 –10  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from AFCA Poll

Preseason

The Bronchos entered the 2016 season after finishing 7–5 overall, 6–5 in conference play last season under Bobeck.[5] On August 2, 2016 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Bronchos were chosen to finish in fifth place in the Coaches Poll, and sixth in the Media Poll.[6]

Personnel

Coaching staff

Along with Bobeck, there were 9 assistants.

Name Position Seasons at
UCO		 Alma Mater
Nick BobeckHead Coach5Central Oklahoma (2003)
Chris MartinAssistant Football Coach – Offensive Coordinator5Central Oklahoma (2002)
Russ PickettAssistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator5Ouachita Baptist (2003)
David JohnsonAssistant Football Coach – Quarterbacks3Tulsa (2009)
Jason SmelserAssistant Football Coach – Linebackers3Southern Arkansas (1999)
Nick GrahamAssistant Football Coach – Defensive Backs1Tulsa (2005)
Austin MossGraduate Assistant – Linebackers4Louisiana–Monore (2014)
Justin PruittGraduate Assistant – Tight ends and Half-backs3Central Oklahoma (2014)
Alex KnoxVolunteer Coach – Defensive Backs3Central Oklahoma (current student)
Christian HoodGraduate Assistant – Wide Receivers2Central Oklahoma (2015)
Reference:[7]

Roster
2016 Central Oklahoma Bronchos football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 2 J.R. Luper Sr
WR 5 Dustin Basks  Fr
WR 6 Josh Crockett Jr
QB 7 Chas Stallard Jr
WR 8 Trent Grimes Jr
QB 10 T.J. Eckert Sr
WR 11 Samuel Bond So
WR 15 L'liott Curry  Fr
WR 16 Colton Clement  Fr
WR 18 Tyler Sipe So
RB 23 Clay McKenzie Jr
RB 24 Jake Gandara Jr
RB 26 Marcus Morris  Fr
OL 50 Tyler Stillwell  Fr
OL 54 Hunter Chalfant Jr
OL 61 David Seagle So
OL 62 Brandon Waggoner Sr
OL 64 Micha Goodman Sr
OL 65 Leighton Light Jr
OL 68 Aaron Williams Jr
OL 69 Austin Steward III  Fr
OL 70 Sam Noble Jr
OL 71 Mason McLaughlin Sr
OL 72 Jacob Blair Jr
OL 77 Noah Hammons So
OL 78 Mvhayv Locust Jr
WR 81 Connor Pulley Sr
HB 82 Marshall Tolson  Fr
WR 83 Paten Bond Jr
HB 84 Caleb Moss Jr
WR 85 Malachai Barnett Fr
WR 86 Derek Reeves So
HB 87 Alexander Buelow  Fr
HB 88 Daxton Williams  Fr
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB 1 Anthont Wilkinson Jr
DB 3 Barry Hogdon So
LB 9 Christopher Pogi  Fr
DB 12 Malik Walker So
DB 13 Trent Ellis Jr
DB 14 O'Shay Harris  Fr
DB 17 Dakota Diessner Jr
KB 19 Josh Morgan  Fr
DB 20 Austin Steele Sr
DB 21 Omari Cole Jr
DB 22 Braden Calip Jr
LB 25 Addison Staggs Jr
LB 27 Colton Lindsey So
LB 28 Hank Humphers Jr
LB 29 Cade Shearwood Jr
LB 30 Ben Jones Sr
LB 31 Tyler Day Sr
LB 32 Breion Young Jr
DB 33 DeVaughn Abram Jr
LB 34 Denver Beebe So
DE 35 Eli Hooks So
DB 37 Colten Shearwood Jr
DB 38 Riley Galyon Jr
LB 47 Bear Hope  Fr
LB 48 Jas'sen Stoner Sr
DT 51 Carson Smith So
DL 75 Jacob Oakley  Fr
DL 89 Malik Boardingham  Fr
DT 90 Deontay Wilson Sr
DE 91 Vincent Consentino Jr
DT 93 Chantz Woodberry Jr
DE 94 Collis Walker Jr
DE 96 Jordon Stafford So
DT 98 Michael Nichols  Fr
DE 99 Trey Wormington So
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 36 Seth Heddink Sr
P 39 Jake Huff  Fr
P 49 Jay Tedesco  Fr
P 80 Christian Fulham Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 2016-06-05

Schedule
DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendance
September 17:00 pmat Lindenwood
L 26–493,132
September 87:00 pmPittsburg State
L 31–456,218
September 177:00 pmat Fort Hays State
L 20–343,520
September 246:00 pmMissouri Western
  • Wantland Stadium
  • Edmond, OK
W 31–213,120
October 12:00 pmat No. 23 Emporia State
L 21–354,987
October 82:00 pmNorthwest Missouri State
  • Wantland Stadium
  • Edmond, OK
L 10–563,109
October 152:00 pmat Nebraska–Kearney
L 32–472,200
October 222:00 pmMissouri Southern
  • Wantland Stadium
  • Edmond, OK
W 63–421,985
October 291:00 pmat Central Missouri
L 28–483,895
November 52:00 pmWashburn
  • Wantland Stadium
  • Edmond, OK
L 28–315,334
November 123:00 pmNortheastern State
  • Wantland Stadium
  • Edmond, OK (President's Cup)
W 17–144,223

Source: [8]

Game summaries

Lindenwood
See also: 2016 Lindenwood Lions football team
Central Oklahoma at Lindenwood
1 234Total
Central Oklahoma 10 1006 26
• Lindenwood 6 72115 49
  • Date: September 1
  • Location: Hunter Stadium, St. Charles, MO
  • Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:20
  • Game attendance: 3,132
  • Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 76°F
  • Referee: Danny Harris

Pittsburg State
See also: 2016 Pittsburg State Gorillas football team
Pittsburg State at Central Oklahoma
1 234Total
• Pittsburg State 3 21714 45
Central Oklahoma 14 1070 31
  • Date: September 8
  • Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
  • Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:56
  • Game attendance: 6,218
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 78°F
  • Referee: Craig Helser

Fort Hays State
See also: 2016 Fort Hays State Tigers football team
Central Oklahoma at Fort Hays State
1 234Total
Central Oklahoma 0 1037 20
• Fort Hays State 21 337 34
  • Date: September 17
  • Location: Lewis Stadium, Hays, KS
  • Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 4:10
  • Game attendance: 3,520
  • Game weather: Overcast, 76°F
  • Referee: Sean Johnston

Missouri Western
See also: 2016 Missouri Western Griffons football team
Missouri Western at Central Oklahoma
1 234Total
Missouri Western 0 1470 21
• Central Oklahoma 7 1077 31
  • Date: September 24
  • Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
  • Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 4:27
  • Game attendance: 3,120
  • Game weather: Rain, 60°F
  • Referee: John Adams

Emporia State
See also: 2016 Emporia State Hornets football team
Central Oklahoma at Emporia State
1 234Total
Central Oklahoma 0 01011 21
• #23 Emporia State 7 1477 35
  • Date: October 1
  • Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
  • Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:05
  • Game attendance: 4,987
  • Game weather: Sunny, 72°F
  • Referee: Craig Helser

Northwest Missouri State
See also: 2016 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team
Northwest Missouri at Central Oklahoma
1 234Total
• #1 Northwest Missouri State 14 28140 56
Central Oklahoma 0 1000 10
  • Date: October 8
  • Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
  • Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:55
  • Game attendance: 3,109
  • Game weather: Sunny, 70°F
  • Referee: Danny Harris

Nebraska–Kearney
See also: 2016 Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football team
Central Oklahoma at Nebraska–Kearney
1 234Total
Central Oklahoma 3 7715 32
• Nebraska–Kearney 7 20137 47
  • Date: October 15
  • Location: Cope Stadium, Kearney, NE
  • Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:20
  • Game attendance: 2,200
  • Game weather: Overcast, 70°F
  • Referee: John Adams

Missouri Southern
See also: 2016 Missouri Southern Lions football team
Missouri Southern at Central Oklahoma
1 234Total
Missouri Southern 0 14721 42
• Central Oklahoma 14 21721 63
  • Date: October 22
  • Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
  • Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:10
  • Game attendance: 1,985
  • Game weather: Sunny, 79°F
  • Referee: Brian Moore

Central Missouri
See also: 2016 Central Missouri Mules football team
Central Oklahoma at Central Missouri
1 234Total
Central Oklahoma 14 077 28
• Central Missouri 0 132114 48
  • Date: October 29
  • Location: Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO
  • Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:07
  • Game attendance: 3,895
  • Game weather: Sunny, 70°F
  • Referee: John Steiger

Wasburn
See also: 2016 Washburn Ichabods football team
Washburn at Central Oklahoma
1 234Total
• Washburn 7 10140 31
Central Oklahoma 0 7714 28
  • Date: November 5
  • Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
  • Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:03
  • Game attendance: 5,334
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 70°F
  • Referee: Dwight Neibling

Northeastern State
See also: 2016 Northeastern State RiverHawks football team
Northeastern State at Central Oklahoma
1 234Total
Northeastern State 0 770 14
• Central Oklahoma 7 037 17
  • Date: November 12
  • Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
  • Game start: 2:00 pm CST
  • Game attendance: 4,223
  • Game weather: Sunny, 65°F
  • Referee: Craig Helser

References
  1. "Central Oklahoma Athletics – Wantland Stadium". Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  2. "2015 Central Oklahoma Football Media Guide". August 6, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  3. "2016 Football Coaching Staff – Bobeck, Nick". Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. "Central Oklahoma, Northeastern State to join MIAA". July 29, 2010. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  5. "Bronchos Tabbed Fifth In Preseason MIAA Coaches' Poll". Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  6. "NWMSU Tops Football Polls". Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  7. "Central Oklahoma Athletics – 2016 Football Coaching Staff". Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  8. "Central Oklahoma Athletics – 2016 Football Schedule". Retrieved June 5, 2016.
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