Central Missouri Mules football

The Central Missouri Mules football program represents the University of Central Missouri in college football and competes in the NCAA Division II. In 1912, Central Missouri was a charter member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), and has remained in the league.^[2] UCM's home games are played at Audrey J. Walton Stadium in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Central Missouri Mules football
2023 Central Missouri Mules football team
First season	1894; 131 years ago (1894)
Athletic director	Matt Howdeshell
Head coach	Josh Lamberson 3rd season, 20–12 (.625)
Stadium	Audrey J. Walton Stadium (capacity: 10,000)
Field	Vernon Kennedy Field
Year built	1928
Field surface	SpinTurf
Location	Warrensburg, Missouri
NCAA division	Division II
Conference	The MIAA
All-time record	559–511–51 (.521)
Playoff appearances	2
Playoff record	2–2
Conference titles	8
Colors	Cardinal and black[1]
Fight song	Go Mules!
Mascot	Mo the Mule
Marching band	Marching Mules
Outfitter	Nike
Website	www.ucmathletics.com

Central Missouri's football program dates back to 1894,^[3] and has won eight conference championships, and appeared in the NCAA Division II playoffs twice in 2002, and 2010.^[4] Entering the 2015 season, Central Missouri's all-time record was 529–507–52.

The team is coached by Josh Lamberson.

Conference affiliations

• 1912–present: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Championships

• Conference championships (9)^[5]

Year	Conference	Coach	Overall record	Conference record
1926	Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association	Theodore C. Reid	7–0–1	4–0
1956†		Lew Comer	7–2	4–1
1970†		Howard Mahanes	9–2	5–1
1983†		Terry Noland	6–5	4–1
1986			9–2	5–0
1987†			7–3–1	5–0–1
1988†			6–5	5–1
2003†	Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association	Willie Fritz	9–2	7–2
2019†		Jim Svoboda	11–2	10–1
Total Conference championships:			9
† Denotes co-champions

Playoff appearances

NCAA Division II

The Mules have made five appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 4–5.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result
2002	First Round	Northern Colorado	L, 28–49
2010	First Round Second Round Regional Final	West Texas A&M Abilene Christian NW Missouri State	W, 55–35 W, 55–41 L, 20–37
2016	First Round	Harding	L, 31–48
2019	First Round Second Round	Indianapolis Ferris State	W, 37–27 L, 10–37
2023	First Round Second Round	Henderson State Harding	W, 56–14 L, 34–35

Stadium

Main article: Audrey J. Walton Stadium (Central Missouri)

The Mules have played their home games at Audrey J. Walton Stadium since 1928. The current capacity of the stadium is at 10,000.

All-time record vs. current MIAA teams

Official record (including any NCAA imposed vacates and forfeits) against all current MIAA opponents as of the end of the 2015 season:

Opponent Won Lost Tied Percentage Streak First Meeting Central Oklahoma 5 1 0 .833 Lost 1 2012 Emporia State 40 19 4 .667 Won 1 1901 Fort Hays State 9 5 0 .643 Lost 1 1964 Lindenwood 7 0 0 1.000 Won 7 2011 Missouri Southern 22 15 2 .590 Won 3 1973 Missouri Western 16 17 1 .485 Won 3 1975 Nebraska–Kearney 7 2 0 .778 Won 5 1960 Northeastern State 5 9 0 .357 Won 5 1962 Northwest Missouri State 34 61 2 .361 Lost 5 1921 Pittsburg State 11 42 2 .218 Won 3 1916 Washburn 28 18 2 .604 Won 5 1902 Totals 183 189 13 .492 Source:[6]

Alumni in professional football

See also: List of Central Missouri Mules in the NFL draft

• Jeff Wright – DT – Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in round 8 of the 1988 NFL draft. Played through 1994 and started at nose tackle in four Super Bowls.
• Colston Weatherington – DE – Drafted in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He was released by the Cowboys in 2003, but signed as a free agent with the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League. He was named Defensive Lineman of the Year for the AFL in 2006 and in 2008.
• Toby Korrodi – QB – Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals immediately after the 2007 NFL draft. Released in August 2007.
• Roderick Green – OLB – Selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft, the highest any UCM football player has ever been drafted. Green played with the San Francisco 49ers in 2006, where he had 4.5 sacks as a pass-rush specialist.
• Delanie Walker – TE – Selected as the sixth pick of the sixth round in the 2006 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
• Todd Devoe – WR – Signed onto the Baltimore Ravens practice squad in 2003. Also spent time on the practice squads of the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins. In 2005, he signed with the Denver Broncos and had nine catches, including one touchdown.
• Dennis Gile – QB- Mules quarterback from 2001 to 2002. Played for several professional teams