KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The University of Central Missouri Mules Football team had 11 student-athletes garner All-MIAA accolades for their performances on the football field during the 2025 regular season, it was announced on Tuesday, Nov. 18, by the conference office. In addition, quarterback Donovyn Omolo was voted the conference's Co-Freshman of the Year.

Wide receiver Hogan Wasson earned First Team All-MIAA honors, offensive lineman Shawn Martinez and kicker Will Peacock were Second Team All-MIAA selections, Omolo, offensive lineman Luke Karns, defensive lineman Michael Harris, linebacker Garrett Hormann, and defensive back Malachi Howard received Third Team All-MIAA recognition, and tight end Bo Reeves, linebacker Drew Kaufman, and defensive back Talon Sanders were Honorable Mention All-MIAA recipients.

A redshirt freshman from Conway, Ark., Omolo led the Mules and the MIAA in passing in 2025, going 260-of-414 for 2,849 passing yards with 17 passing touchdowns and 284.9 passing yards per game. In addition, he was Central Missouri's leading rusher, tallying 449 rushing yards on 106 carries with seven touchdowns on the ground and 44.9 rushing yards per game. Omolo is the first Freshman of the Year for Mules Football since 2017 (running back Devante Turner).

Wasson, a redshirt sophomore from Colleyville, Texas, paced the MIAA in receiving with an NCAA Division II-best100.9 receiving yards per game. He tallied 1,009 receiving yards on 85 catches with six touchdowns in 10 contests in 2025. This is Wasson's second-career All-MIAA accolade, as he was an honorable mention selection in 2024.

Martinez, a senior from San Diego, Calif., helped the UCM offense lead the MIAA in total offense (464.3 yards per game) and passing offense (321.5 passing yards per game), and rank second in scoring with 32.2 points per game in 2025. He played and started on the offensive line in all 11 games this season.

A redshirt sophomore out of Greenwood, Mo., Peacock garnered second-team recognition after ranking second in the conference in field goals with 12 this season. He went a perfect 43-of-43 on PAT attempts in 2025.

Karns, a redshirt senior from New Hampton, Mo., helped the UCM offense lead the MIAA in total offense (464.3 yards per game) and passing offense (321.5 passing yards per game), and rank second in scoring with 32.2 points per game this season. He played and started in all 11 contests for UCM in 2025.

Harris, a redshirt senior from Overland Park, Kan., posted 45 tackles, including 15 solo and 30 assisted tackles, to go along with a team-best 8.0 tackles-for-loss for 33 yards and a team-high five sacks for 28 yards in 11 games for the UCM defense.

A redshirt senior from Mount Vernon, Iowa, Hormann led Central Missouri with 74 tackles, including 33 solo and 41 assisted tackles, and added 4.0 tackles-for-loss for nine yards, two sacks for three yards, three pass breakups, and a fumble recovery and forced fumble in 10 games.

Howard, a redshirt sophomore from Lee's Summit, Mo., led the Mules and tied for second in the MIAA with 12 pass breakups in 11 contests. In addition, he posted 30 tackles, two tackles for loss for four yards, and an interception in 2025.

Reeves, a redshirt senior from Rossville, Kan., saw action in eight games, posting 36 receiving yards on seven catches with two touchdowns.

A redshirt junior from Overland Park, Kan., Kaufman ranked second on the team with 71 tackles, including 37 solo and 34 assisted tackles, to go along with 7.5 tackles-for-loss for 25 yards, four pass breakups, and a forced fumble.

Sanders, a senior out of Roswell, N.M., played in nine games in 2025, tallying 47 tackles, two tackles-for-loss for five yards, and eight pass breakups.

2025 MIAA POSTSEASON AWARDS & ALL-MIAA TEAMS

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:  Jackson Berry, Pittsburg State, QB, Sr.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR:  Montriel Lee, Central Oklahoma, Sr.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:  Landon Boss, Emporia State, LB, Jr.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR:  Clayton Power, Northwest Missouri, Sr.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR:  Austin Schmitt, Pittsburg State, K, Jr.
CO-FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:  Donovyn Omolo, Central Missouri, QB
CO-FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:  Zechariah Owens, Northwest Missouri, QB
COACH OF THE YEAR:  John McMenamin, Northwest Missouri

ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback – Jackson Berry – Pittsburg State
Running Back – Zahmari Palode-Gary – Pittsburg State
Wide Receiver – Malik O'Atis – Emporia State
Wide Receiver – Kuron Parchmon – Pittsburg State
Wide Receiver – Hogan Wasson – Central Missouri
Tight End/Fullback – Dominique Dunn – Central Oklahoma
All-Purpose Back – Jaylen Cottrell – Central Oklahoma
Offensive Line – Drew Daniels – Pittsburg State
Offensive Line – Montriel Lee – Central Oklahoma*
Offensive Line – Kaleb McCullough – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Wes Merriman – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Josh Shaw – Fort Hays State
Offensive Line – Carter Stanchfield – Pittsburg State
Kicker – Austin Schmitt – Pittsburg State
Kick/Punt Returner – Dominic Myers – Northwest Missouri
*Indicates unanimous selection
(team reflects ties in voting)

ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Line – Gaven Haselhorst – Fort Hays State*
Defensive Line – Xavier Morrow – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Line – Clayton Power – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Line – Jeremy Sharp – Pittsburg State
Linebacker – Landon Boss – Emporia State*
Linebacker – Carter Edwards – Northwest Missouri*
Linebacker – John Johnson – Fort Hays State*
Linebacker – Jack Puckett – Central Oklahoma
Defensive Back – Ife Current – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Back – Shane Fredrickson – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Back – Kamble Haverkamp – Washburn
Defensive Back – Reggie King, Jr. – Pittsburg State
Defensive Back – Jordan Rogers – Pittsburg State*

Punter – Dylan Davidson – Emporia State
*Indicates unanimous selection
 (team reflects ties in voting)

ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback – Jett Huff – Central Oklahoma
Running Back – William Mason – Central Oklahoma
Wide Receiver – Jaden Jude – Nebraska Kearney
Wide Receiver – Luke Mathews – Northwest Missouri
Wide Receiver – Draper Parker – Missouri Southern
Tight End/Fullback – Cale Cormaney – Fort Hays State
All-Purpose Back – Dominic Myers – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Mac Garner – Central Oklahoma
Offensive Line – Carter Klein – Nebraska Kearney
Offensive Line – Shawn Martinez – Central Missouri
Offensive Line – Harrison Merriman – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Talon Wheeler – Emporia State
Kicker – Will Peacock – Central Missouri
Kick/Punt Returner – Jaylen Fuksa – Pittsburg State

ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Line – Grant Finley – Missouri Western
Defensive Line – Nile Schuett – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Line – James Smith – Pittsburg State
Defensive Line – Johnny Wilson – Central Oklahoma
Linebacker – Ben Einess – Northwest Missouri
Linebacker – JC Heim – Washburn
Linebacker – Connor Johnson – Central Oklahoma
Linebacker – Steven Ward – Pittsburg State
Linebacker – Parker Wise – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Back – Jaylen Fuksa – Pittsburg State
Defensive Back – Trey Holmes – Missouri Western
Defensive Back – Willie Rice – Central Oklahoma
Defensive Back – Tyler Schultze – Emporia State
Punter – Jake Zeller – Washburn
(team reflects ties in voting)

ALL-MIAA THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback – Donovyn Omolo – Central Missouri
Running Back – Brandon Hall – Missouri Western
Wide Receiver – Chase Allen-Jackman - Washburn
Wide Receiver – Kingsley Bennett – Emporia State
Wide Receiver – Greyson Holbert – Pittsburg State
Tight End/Fullback – Luke Niggemann – Pittsburg State
All-Purpose Back – Nathan Glades – Missouri Southern
Offensive Line – Porter Dannevik – Fort Hays State
Offensive Line – Connor Holt – Missouri Western
Offensive Line – Coby James – Pittsburg State
Offensive Line – Luke Karns – Central Missouri
Offensive Line – Trevion Mitchell – Emporia State
Kicker – Caden Dodson – Emporia State
Kick/Punt Returner – Crew Myers – Missouri Western
*Indicates unanimous selection

ALL-MIAA THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Line – CJ Adams – Emporia State
Defensive Line – Michael Harris – Central Missouri
Defensive Line – Jordan Pigram – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Line – Parrish Terry – Fort Hays State
Defensive Line – Deantee Young – Missouri Western
Linebacker – Zach Bergmann – Missouri Southern
Linebacker – Parker Bowen – Northwest Missouri
Linebacker – Garrett Hormann – Central Missouri
Linebacker – Brecken Manus – Missouri Western
Defensive Back – Ja'Mareion Gipson – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Back – Mike Harrison – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Back – Malachi Howard – Central Missouri
Defensive Back – Antwon Jenkins, Jr. – Northwest Missouri
Punter – Marty Mormino – Nebraska Kearney
(team reflects ties in voting)

ALL-MIAA HONORABLE MENTION
CENTRAL MISSOURI – Bo Reeves, TE; Drew Kaufman, LB; Talon Sanders, DB

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA – Kristian Valeriano, WR; Gabe Grazier, OL; Wesley Hudson, DL; Cameron Done, DL; Darius Hampton, DL; Reese Roller, LB

EMPORIA STATE – Diego Cearns, RB; Gabe Booker, LB; Peyton Taylor, DB; Nehemiah Figueroa, DB

FORT HAYS STATE – Caleb Heavner, QB; Ryan Allen, WR; Brandon Kerr, OL; Jakolbi Wilson, DL; Jalen Williams, DL; Michael Polley, DB; Matthew McBride, DB; Logan Russell, P

MISSOURI SOUTHERN – Tillman Martin, QB; Isaiah Padello, WR; Colton Bass, LB; RJ Hill, DB

NEBRASKA KEARNEY – CJ Horton, TE; Matt Beyer, OL; CJ Kuehl, DB

NORTHWEST MISSOURI – Chris Ruhnke, QB; Quincy Torry, RB; Gannon Gragert, TE; Andrew Waltke, TE; Pierce Wand, OL; Zylan Saddler-Robinson, DL; Holden Zigmant, DB; Tommy Warner, P

PITTSBURG STATE – Cleo Chandler, RB; Ryan Medeiros, K/P Ret.; Ely Wilcox, DL

WASHBURN – Ky Thomas, RB; Henry Mohrmann, TE; Jakobe Harmon, OL; Nick Hogan, OL; LJ Minner, Jr., LB; Jordan Finnesy, DB