2022 Michigan Tech Huskies football team

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2022 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record4–7 (2–4 GLIAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorDan Mettlach (6th season)
Defensive coordinatorKen Klein (11th season)
Home stadiumKearly Stadium
Seasons
← 2021
2023 →
2022 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 3 Grand Valley State $^   6 – 0     12 – 1  
No. 1 Ferris State ^   5 – 1     14 – 1  
No. 20 Davenport ^   4 – 2     8 – 3  
Saginaw Valley State   3 – 3     8 – 3  
Michigan Tech   2 – 4     4 – 7  
Northern Michigan   1 – 5     4 – 7  
Wayne State (MI)   0 – 6     1 – 9  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from AFCA Poll

The 2022 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Tech University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Steve Olson, the Huskies compiled an overall record of 4–7 with a mark of 2–4 in conference play, placing fifth in the GLIAC. Michigan Tech played home games at Kearly Stadium in Houghton, Michigan.

Schedule[edit]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 16:00 p.m.UW Platteville*
  • Klearly Stadium
  • Houghton, MI
FloSportsW 23–131,933
September 102:00 p.m.at St. Thomas (MN)*
L 6–324,768
September 178:00 p.m.at Midwestern State*
L 21–286,222
September 241:00 p.m.No. 19 Saginaw Valley State*
  • Klearly Stadium
  • Houghton, MI
FloSportsL 13–351,284
October 11:00 p.m.at Davenport
FloSportsL 38–521,622
October 81:00 p.m.Wayne Statedagger
  • Klearly Stadium
  • Houghton, MI
FloSportsW 35-342,291
October 151:00 p.m.Northern Michigan
FloSportsW 21–71,629
October 221:00 p.mat No. 7 Ferris State
FloSportsL 20–284,914
October 291:00 p.m.No. 1 Grand Valley State
  • Klearly Stadium
  • Houghton, MI
FloSportsL 7–421,512
November 51:00 p.mat Hillsdale*
W 28–241,407
November 121:00 p.mat Saginaw Valley State
FloSportsL 30–353,265
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game

[1]

Personnel[edit]

Coaching staff[edit]

Name Position Season
Steve Olson Head coach/defensive line 6th
Dan Mettlach Associate head coach/offensive coordinator 6th
Phil Milbrath Running backs coach/special teams coordinator 6th
Bryan Thomas Defensive coordinator/linebackers 13th
Josh Wood Secondary Defensive coordinator/recruiting coordinator 12th
Jack Rustman Offensive line coach 1st
Ken Klein Defensive line coach 11th
Bryan Parker Outside linebackers coach 2nd

Game summaries[edit]

Wisconsin–Platteville[edit]

See also: 2022 Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers football team
Week One: Wisconsin-Platteville at Michigan Tech – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Wisconsin-Platteville 0 0 7613
Michigan Tech 0 7 16023

at Klearly Stadium • Houghton, MI

  • Date: September 1, 2022
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 1,933
  • Referee: Mike Packard
  • TV: FloSports
  • Source:[2]
Game information

St. Thomas[edit]

See also: 2022 St. Thomas Tommies football team
Week Two: Michigan Tech at St. Thomas – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Michigan Tech 3 0 036
St. Thomas 6 20 6032

at O'Shaughnessy Stadium • Saint Paul, MN

  • Date: September 10, 2022
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 4,768
  • Referee: Tim Duffy
  • Source:[3]
Game information

Midwestern State[edit]

See also: 2022 Midwestern State Mustangs football team
Week Three: Michigan Tech at Midwestern State – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Michigan Tech 0 14 7021
Midwestern State 0 7 02128

at Memorial Stadium • Wichita, TX

  • Date: September 17, 2022
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 6,222
  • Referee: Michael Murff
  • Source:[4]
Game information

19. Saginaw Valley State[edit]

See also: 2022 Saginaw Valley State Cardinals football team
Week Four: Saginaw Valley State at Michigan Tech – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Saginaw Valley State 7 14 14035
Michigan Tech 6 7 0013

at Klearly Stadium • Houghton, MI

  • Date: September 24, 2022
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 1,284
  • Referee: Alex Bade
  • TV: FloSports
  • Source:[5]
Game information

Davenport[edit]

See also: 2022 Davenport Panthers football team
Week Five: Michigan Tech at Davenport – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Michigan Tech 17 7 7738
Davenport 0 14 211752

at Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex • Caledonia, MI

  • Date: October 1, 2022
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 1,622
  • Referee: Brad Mutnick
  • TV: FloSports
  • Source:[6]
Game information

Wayne State (MI)[edit]

See also: 2022 Wayne State Warriors football team
Week Six: Wayne State at Michigan Tech – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Wayne State 10 7 71034
Michigan Tech 7 7 71435

at Klearly Stadium • Houghton, MI

  • Date: October 8, 2022
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 2,291
  • Referee: Joe Abro
  • TV: FloSports
  • Source:[7]
Game information

Northern Michigan[edit]

See also: 2022 Northern Michigan Wildcats football team
Week Seven: Northern Michigan at Michigan Tech – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Northern Michigan 0 0 077
Michigan Tech 0 7 7721

at Klearly Stadium • Houghton, MI

  • Date: October 15, 2022
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Rain
  • Game attendance: 1,629
  • Referee: Carl Chapman
  • TV: FloSports
  • Source:[8]
Game information

7. Ferris State[edit]

See also: 2022 Ferris State Bulldogs football team
Week Eight: Michigan Tech at Ferris State – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Michigan Tech 10 0 01020
Ferris State 0 7 71428

at Top Taggart Field • Big Rapids, MI

  • Date: October 22, 2022
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 4,914
  • Referee: CJ Jackson
  • TV: FloSports
  • Source:[9]
Game information

Hillsdale[edit]

See also: 2022 Hillsdale Chargers football team
Week Nine: Michigan Tech at St. Thomas – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Michigan Tech 7 7 01428
St. Thomas 0 10 7724

at Frank Waters Stadium • Hillsdale, MI

  • Date: September 4, 2022
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Rain
  • Game attendance: 1,407
  • Referee: Ted Serama
  • TV: Livestreamed
  • Source:[10]
Game information

In a game where momentum was everything, Michigan Tech prepared for success. The Huskies got the first score of a game off a Will Ark 4-yard rushing touchdown. Each team exchanged a touchdown before Hillsdale nailed a 27-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter.

Communication wasn't a big struggle but didn't serve the Huskies well in one of their 3rd quarter possessions, as there was a fumble in the beginning of a rushing play, scooped by a Charger and brought all 40 yards for a touchdown to give Michigan Tech their first deficit of the game. An early 4th quarter touchdown by Hillsdale made the Husky deficit a 2-possession deficit.

The Huskies didn't let that intimidate them, however, as they scored the last 14 points of the game, with their last touchdown being with a mere 40 seconds left of the game. That was enough time for Hillsdale to get within striking range, but that's where the Charger's luck ended because on a hail-mary pass with a few seconds left on the game clock, the Huskies intercepted the ball in the endzone. The Huskies then kneeled to secure their fourth win of the season and to force the Charger's fifth loss of the season.[11][12][13]

Saginaw Valley State[edit]

See also: 2022 Saginaw Valley State Cardinals football team
Week Ten: Michigan Tech at Saginaw Valley State – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Michigan Tech 3 6 71430
Saginaw Valley State 0 7 141435

at Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Stadium • University Center, MI

  • Date: November 12, 2022
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 3,265
  • Referee: Carl Chapman
  • TV: FloSports
  • Sources:[14][15]
Game information

In a low scoring first half, there were several big plays that could have swayed the momentum in favor of either team. With 11:28 left in the 1st quarter, Michigan Tech got a Field Goal to make the game 3–0, then recovered a Lakers fumble 80 seconds later. The Huskies weren't able to do anything with it, however. In the 2nd quarter, Michigan Tech turned the ball over with 9:46 left and, while on defense, had an Unsportsmanlike call against them with 8:20 left in the first half. This helped Saginaw Valley State's drive, as they continued down field for a Touchdown, giving them a 7–3 lead.

Will Ark threw an interception around a minute later, but was overturned by a controversial Defensive Pass Interference. This swayed the momentum to the Huskies, as they got a Touchdown with 2:25 left in the 1st Half. This gave plenty of time for SVSU to lead the game heading into the locker room. Unfortunately for the Lakers, their Quarterback threw an interception with 9 seconds left, giving Michigan Tech a momentum boost and a 9–3 lead heading into the locker room.

Entering the third quarter, Michigan Tech continued their momentum, with a touchdown and intercepting the Saginaw Valley State quarterback within the first four and a half minutes. Unfortunately for the Huskies, this is where their momentum started slowing down, as they allowed the Lakers to score 21 consecutive points. The last seven in this drive came when Huskies Quarterback Will Ark threw a Pick Six four minutes into the fourth quarter, giving the Lakers a 28–16 lead. Michigan Tech was able to rebound, scoring fourteen of the next twenty-one points. The Huskies had a Touchdown with 52 seconds left, putting them behind 30–35. This warranted them to attempt an onside kick, which Saginaw Valley State recovered, securing the season sweep over the Huskies.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Tech Football Announces 2022 Schedule". Michigan Tech Athletics. March 30, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "UW-Platteville at Michigan Tech". Michigan Tech Athletics. September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "Michigan Tech at St. Thomas". Michigan Tech Athletics. September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "Mustangs Steal Late Victory from Huskies". Michigan Tech Athletics. September 18, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  5. ^ "Saginaw Valley State at Michigan Tech". Michigan Tech Athletics. September 24, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  6. ^ "Michigan Tech at Davenport". Michigan Tech Athletics. October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  7. ^ "Wayne State at Michigan Tech". Michigan Tech Athletics. October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  8. ^ "Northern Michigan at Michigan Tech". Michigan Tech Athletics. October 15, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  9. ^ "Michigan Tech at Ferris State". Michigan Tech Athletics. October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "Michigan Tech at Hillsdale". Michigan Tech Athletics. November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  11. ^ "Charged up Champney". Michigan Tech Athletics. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  12. ^ Ludlum, Mike. "Michigan Tech's Passing Game Powers Huskies Past Hillsdale". Upper Michigan Source. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  13. ^ "Chargers Fall to Late Score in 28-24 Loss to Michigan Tech". Hillsdale Athletics. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  14. ^ "Michigan Tech at Saginaw Valley State". Michigan Tech Athletics. November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  15. ^ "Michigan Tech at Saginaw Valley State". Saginaw Valley State Athletics. November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
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