Mules Football Travels to Nebraska Kearney Saturday to Wrap Up Season

Game 11: Central Missouri (4-6, 4-4 MIAA) at Nebraska Kearney (6-4, 4-4 MIAA)
Saturday, Nov. 15 | Noon | Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field (Kearney, Neb.)
Radio: 1450 KOKO AM, 92.1 FM, 98.5 The BAR FM (Greg Hassler, pxp; Jim Svoboda, color; Ryan Anderson, sideline)
Live Video (PPV): TheMIAANetwork.com/UCMMULES

Live Stats | Live Audio | UCM Game Notes (PDF)

SCENE SETTER

University of Central Missouri Mules Football (4-6, 4-4 MIAA) is slated to wrap up its 2025 season with a road game at Nebraska Kearney (6-4, 4-4 MIAA) on Saturday, Nov. 15, at noon at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field.
The Mules are coming off a 48-35 setback to No. 5-ranked Pittsburg State on Nov. 8 in Warrensburg.
Through 10 games, Central Missouri leads the MIAA in total offense (463.1 yards per game) and passing offense (314.2 passing yards per game) and ranks second in scoring (31.7 points per game). UCM's 314.2 passing yards per game is seventh in NCAA-II, while its 463.1 yards per game ranks seventh in Division II for total offense.
Wide receiver Hogan Wasson leads NCAA-II in receiving yards per game at 109.1 and is second in receptions per game at 8.89, while quarterback Donovyn Omolo is third in completions per game at 25.89 and third in total offense with 321.1 yards per game.
In the latest MIAA statistics, Wasson is first in receiving (109.1 yards per game) while Omolo is second in passing (272.8 passing yards per game) and first in total offense (304.5 yards per game). Will Peacock is second in field goals in the MIAA with 11 made. Defensively, Garrett Hormann is sixth in tackles with eight per game, Malachi Howard is fourth in passes defended (12 total, 11 breakups, 1 INT), Trey Patrick is tied for third in interceptions (3), and Trenton Bell is tied for second in fumble recoveries (2).
With Central Missouri's 9-3 record in 2024 and 11-2 mark in 2023, the Mules posted at least 20 wins in two consecutive seasons for just the second time in program history.
2025 is the 129th season in the history of Mules Football. UCM has played football every year since 1895, except for 1918 due to World War I.
Central Missouri was voted fourth in both the 2025 MIAA Preseason Coaches and Media Polls released in late July by the conference office.

ON THE AIR

Saturday's game will be broadcast live on "Your Country" 98.5 The BAR FM, "Good Time Oldies" 1450 KOKO AM, 92.1 FM, and warrensburgradio.com with Greg Hassler calling the action, former Mules Football Head Coach Jim Svoboda providing color commentary and Ryan Anderson on the sidelines.
The game will also be webcast online through Central Missouri's MIAA Network Internet portal at TheMIAANetwork.com/UCMMULES. It is a pay-to-view webcast. MIAA Network content is available live via DVR and is immediately archived for on-demand viewing after each event.
All MIAA football games are also available for viewing on The MIAA Network Apps for Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, and Roku.

UCM LEADERS

Rushing: Donovyn Omolo (QB): 100 carries, 435 yards, 7 TD, 32 long, 48.3 yards per game
Passing: Donovyn Omolo (QB): 233-of-374, 10 INT, 2,455 yards, 14 TDs, 72 long, 272.8 yards per game
Receiving: Hogan Wasson (WR): 80 catches, 982 yards, 6 TD, 72 long, 109.1 yards per game; Jake Weber (WR): 41 catches, 387 yards, 38 long, 38.7 yards per game; Aazeryan Voss (WR): 6 catches, 213 yards, 2 TD, 63 long, 35.5 yards per game; Daylon Washington (WR): 22 catches, 206 yards, 36 long, 22.9 yards per game
Tackles: Garrett Hormann (LB): 72 total, 32 solo, 40 assisted
Tackles-for-Loss: Michael Harris (DL): 7 TFL for 32 yards
Sacks: Michael Harris (DL): 4 sacks for 27 yards
Takeaways: Trenton Bell (DB): 2 fumble recoveries, Trey Patrick (DB): 3 interceptions

MIAA WEEKLY HONORS

MULES FOOTBALL MIAA WEEKLY HONORS FOR 2025: Jack Pospisil (WR), Sept. 15 Offensive Athlete of the Week; Jordan Pachot (QB), Sept. 22 Offensive Athlete of the Week; Donovyn Omolo (QB), Oct. 6 Offensive Athlete of the Week

NEW FACES

Mules Football welcomes 58 new student-athletes to their roster in 2025, including 36 high school freshmen and 22 transfers.
In addition, UCM has seven new coaches for the 2025 season. New coaches include: Rich Wright (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line), Neil Novak (Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs), Vince Mayle (Wide Receivers), Jamal Morrow (Running Backs/Offensive Player Personnel), Dylan Graham (Tight Ends/Offensive Player Personnel), JaQuan Jenkins (Assistant Defensive Secondary) and Billy Musgrave (Assistant Defensive Line).

SERIES HISTORY

Saturday's game against Nebraska Kearney will be the 16th meeting in the all-time series dating back to 1960. UCM leads the series, 11-2. Last season, Central Missouri posted a 36-35 win over the Lopers in Warrensburg.

LAST TIME OUT: MULES FOOTBALL DROPS HOME FINALE TO NO. 5 PITTSBURG STATE, 48-35

University of Central Missouri Mules Football fell to the No. 5-ranked Pittsburg State University Gorillas, 48-35, in its 2025 home finale on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8, at Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field.
Central Missouri and Pittsburg State were tied, 14-14, at halftime before the Gorillas outscored the Mules in the third quarter, 21-7, to gain a 35-21 advantage en route to their 48-35 victory.
UCM quarterback Donovyn Omolo went 39-of-52 for 366 yards with three passing touchdowns and added 88 yards rushing on 18 carries with a 17-yard rushing touchdown, and wide receiver Hogan Wasson tallied 153 receiving yards on 15 catches with a touchdown, pacing Central Missouri offensively in the game.
Running back LaAngelo Bell, and wide receivers Jake Weber, and Aazeryan Voss each recorded a touchdown, as well.
Trey Patrick tallied eight tackles, forced two fumbles, and recovered a fumble, while Drew Kaufman had eight tackles, and Kendal Harmon had a fumble recovery, leading the UCM defense.
For the game, the Mules outgained the Gorillas, 529 yards to 501 yards, including a 378-296 advantage in passing yards. Central Missouri also bested Pittsburg State in first downs, 31-22, and time of possession, 35:19 to 24:41, but the Gorillas won the ground game, out-rushing UCM, 205-151.

GOING THE DISTANCE

Central Missouri's 99-yard, game-winning drive at Fort Hays State Nov. 1 marked the first 99-yard drive for UCM since 2014 against Southeast Oklahoma State.

THE MULES AT HOME

The Mules are 266-192-13 overall, and 2025 is their 93rd season playing home games at Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field.
Under Josh Lamberson, Central Missouri is 15-7 at home.

SCORING STREAK CONTINUES

Central Missouri has scored in 360 straight games, a MIAA record.
The streak dates to week three of the 1991 season.

MULES FOOTBALL HISTORY

In the 129 seasons of UCM Football, the Mules have compiled a 608-544-51 record. Central Missouri has fielded a football team every year since 1895, except for 1918, when World War I occurred.
The Mules have won 10 or more games six times in the history of the program and have posted 15 seasons of eight or more wins.
UCM tied the program record for wins in a season with 11 in 2023. The Mules also won 11 games in 2019 and 2010.
UCM has won or shared 14 MIAA championships in school history with the last coming in 2023.
The Mules have qualified for the postseason 13 times in their history, including five trips to the NCAA-II Playoffs, the last coming in 2023.

MULES IN THE PROS

Former Mules' Football All-Americans Zach Zebrowski (QB) and Arkell Smith (WR) are currently playing for the Edmonton Elks in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Former Central Missouri defensive lineman David Olajiga (2021-2023) is currently on the New England Patriots' practice squad roster.
Former Mules' All-American tight end Zach Davidson (2016-2020) was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
He marked the 12th Mules football player to be drafted in program history and the first since former UCM standout tight end Delanie Walker in 2006.
In program history, 81 Central Missouri football players have either been drafted or signed professional free-agent contracts.

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