Alumni Highlights: September 15-21

DaOne Owens celebrates a touchdown. Photo credit: Seth Bailey

NCAA D1

Dorian Pringle Update:

Many had previously heard that Dorian Pringle– who was having a standout year at linebacker for Bowling Green– was badly injured in Week 3. Falcons Head Coach Eddie George officially announced that Pringle will miss the rest of the 2025 season with a torn ACL– an injury he suffered in a celebration of his interception.

A look at Pringle’s final numbers and their national rankings:

Only player in D1 FBS to have 25+ tackles, 6+ tackles-for-loss, and an interception

27 tackles (23rd in nation)

17 solo tackles (12th in nation)

6 tackles-for-loss (4th in nation)

2 forced fumbles (1st in nation)

1 fumble recovery (1st in nation)

1 interception (3rd in nation)

1st in MAC in TFLs, solo tackles, and forced fumbles

Magnus Haines, Grad Student Punter, Ohio

Magnus Haines had a season long punt of 55 yards and averaged 51 yards per punt on 2 kicks versus Gardner-Webb. Haines now has 4 punts of 50+ yards this season.

NCAA D2

Willtrell Hartson, Running Back, Ashland

Willtrell Hartson continues to be one of Ashland’s top rushers. He led the Eagles with 42 yards on 10 carries versus Hillsdale on Saturday. Hartson also added 3 yards receiving.

DaOne Owens, Redshirt Freshman Quarterback, Slippery Rock

I headed out to western Pennsylvania to watch DaOne Owens make his first collegiate start on Saturday. He did not disappoint– the Rock offense churned out consistent drives and 42 points behind Owens’ leadership. Owens had played less than a quarter at quarterback this season, but if I had walked into the game as an unknowing spectator, I would never have guessed that. Owens showed poise all game and delivered when needed. He ended up gaining 24 yards rushing on 5 runs (3.2 average)– a limited run game as compared to last week– but his most deadly part of his game was in the air. Shippensburg, a fellow PSAC team that lies close to both Chambersburg and Gettysburg, did not have a chance against Owens and the Rock receivers. Owens went 16-27 in his air attack, passing for 252 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Owens Highlights

DaOne Owens’ first collegiate touchdown pass. Credit Seth Bailey
Owens’ pass comes close to a score. Credit Seth Bailey
Owens’ longest run of the day. Credit Seth Bailey
Owens’ first TD pass (TV broadcast)
Owens’ longest TD pass of the day (TV broadcast)
Owens’ 3rd and 4th TD passes (TV broadcast)

Ryan Page, Sophomore Defensive Back, Walsh

Ryan Page led the Cavaliers in tackles with 6 in Saturday’s game versus Kentucky Wesleyan. He had 2 solo tackles and 4 assists. The 6 total tackles and 4 assists are a career high for Page– this is also the first time in his career as a team leader in tackles.

Nate Watkins, Senior Defensive Lineman, Walsh

Nate Watkins had a season-best day with 2 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, and a sack. His tackles led to -25 yards for the opposition.

NCAA D3

Christian Kring, Junior Linebacker, Wooster

Christian Kring picked up 3 tackles (including 1.5 tackles-for-loss) versus Wabash this week. This follows a performance last week versus St. Vincent in which Kring recorded 5 tackles, 2 tackles-for-loss, and 2 sacks.

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