D2 Division II football · MIAA · SR4
Pittsburg State University
Gorillas
On the scoreboard: Pittsburg State
- Overall3-6
- MIAA conference3-4
- D2CFB Power Ranking · Week 10No. 61
MIAASchedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 27 | vs Ferris State University | L 14-42 | Pittsburg, Kan., Carnie Smith Stadium |
| Sat Sep 5 | vs Emporia State University | L 10-21 | Pittsburg, KS |
| Sat Sep 12 | at University of West Alabama | L 23-24 | Livingston, Ala., Tiger Stadium |
| Sat Sep 19 | at Fort Hays State University | L 17-42 | Hays, Kan. |
| Sat Oct 3 | at University of Nebraska at Kearney | W 34-27 OT | Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field, Kearney, NE |
| Sat Oct 10 | at Washburn University | L 9-16 | Yager Stadium, Topeka, Kan. |
| Sat Oct 17 | vs Missouri Western State University | W 45-42 | Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, Kan. |
| Sat Oct 24 | vs University of Central Oklahoma | W 52-14 | Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, Kan. |
| Sat Oct 31 | at Missouri Southern Stampede | L 13-23 | Fred G. Hughes Stadium, Joplin, Mo. |
| Sat Nov 7 | vs University of Central Missouri | 2:00 PM CT | Pittsburg, Kan., Carnie Smith Stadium |
| Sat Nov 14 | at Northwest Missouri State University | 1:30 PM CT | Kansas City, Kan. (Sporting Park) |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.pittstategorillas.com) and live-stats feed. Scores updated Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT. Schedules checked Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT.
Statistical leaders, 2026
Passing yards
- 1 Bacon, Bobby 1681
- 2 Wolff, Jake 349
- 3 Middleton III, Billy 50
Rushing yards
- 1 Cearns, Diego 344
- 2 Wallace, P.J. 205
- 3 Padilla, Syre 173
Receiving yards
- 1 Holbert, Greyson 489
- 2 Starks, T.J. 469
- 3 Parchmon, Kuron 415
Total tackles
- 1 Carr, Blake 59.0
- 2 Kirby, Quintin 58.0
- 3 Ogburn, Jasper 57.0
Source: Pittsburg State's cumulative statistics (opens in a new tab). Snapshot fetched Nov 4, 6:36 PM CT.
Every Pittsburg State player, as printed in the school's cumulative statistics. Sort and compare them nationally.
Player awards
- MIAA · D2CFB Schmitt,Austin, Special Teams Player of the Month, September 2026
- MIAA · D2CFB Bacon,Bobby, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 9 2026
- MIAA · D2CFB Coenen,Zach, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 7 2026
- MIAA · D2CFB Antle,Tyler, Special Teams Player of the Week, Week 2 2026
- MIAA · D2CFB Antle,Tyler, Special Teams Player of the Week, Week 1 2026
History
- National titles2
- Runner-up finishes3
- Playoff appearances22
- Conference titles15
- Division II seasons39
Division II member 1988-2026, per the NCAA records book.
National championship games
- 2011 W 35-21 vs Wayne State (MI)
- 2004 L 31-36 vs Valdosta State
- 1995 L 7-27 vs North Alabama
- 1992 L 13-17 vs Jacksonville State
- 1991 W 23-6 vs Jacksonville State
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Lost in the second round | First round: W 21-17 vs Chadron State Second round: L 21-37 vs Harding |
| 2024 | 3 | Lost in the first round | First round: L 3-48 vs Harding |
| 2023 | 3 | Lost in the second round | First round: W 35-14 vs Indianapolis Second round: L 21-24 vs Grand Valley State |
| 2022 | 3 | Lost in the second round | First round: W 35-0 vs Indianapolis Second round: L 14-17 vs Ferris State |
| 2014 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 59-42 vs Harding Second round: L 21-24 (OT) vs Minnesota State |
| 2011 | - | Won the championship | Second round: W 31-22 vs Washburn Quarterfinals: W 41-16 vs Northwest Missouri State Semifinals: W 49-23 vs Delta State Championship: W 35-21 vs Wayne State (MI) |
| 2008 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 33-21 vs Nebraska at Omaha Second round: L 35-38 vs Northwest Missouri State |
| 2005 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | First round: W 49-20 vs Nebraska-Kearney Second round: W 41-3 vs West Texas A&M Quarterfinals: L 10-21 vs Northwest Missouri State |
| 2004 | - | Lost in the championship | Second round: W 70-35 vs Colorado School of Mines Quarterfinals: W 50-36 vs Northwest Missouri State Semifinals: W 31-19 vs North Dakota Championship: L 31-36 vs Valdosta State |
| 2003 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 14-24 vs North Dakota |
| 2001 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | First round: W 20-7 vs Nebraska at Omaha Quarterfinals: L 0-38 vs North Dakota |
| 2000 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 3-14 vs Nebraska at Omaha |
| 1999 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 31-34 vs Northern Colorado |
| 1997 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 16-24 vs Northern Colorado |
| 1996 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 21-24 vs Northern Colorado |
| 1995 | - | Lost in the championship | First round: W 36-17 vs Northern Colorado Quarterfinals: W 9-7 vs North Dakota State Semifinals: W 28-25 (OT) vs Texas A&M-Kingsville Championship: L 7-27 vs North Alabama |
| 1994 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 12-18 (3 OT) vs North Dakota State |
| 1993 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 14-17 vs North Dakota |
| 1992 | - | Lost in the championship | First round: W 26-21 vs North Dakota Quarterfinals: W 38-37 (OT) vs North Dakota State Semifinals: W 41-38 vs Portland State Championship: L 13-17 vs Jacksonville State |
| 1991 | - | Won the championship | First round: W 26-16 vs Butler Quarterfinals: W 38-28 vs East Texas A&M Semifinals: W 53-21 vs Portland State Championship: W 23-6 vs Jacksonville State |
| 1990 | - | Lost in the semifinals | First round: W 59-3 vs Truman State Quarterfinals: W 60-28 vs East Texas A&M Semifinals: L 29-39 vs North Dakota State |
| 1989 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | First round: W 28-7 vs Northwest Missouri State Quarterfinals: L 21-24 vs Angelo State |
Conference titles
- 2025 · MIAA shared
- 2023 · MIAA shared
- 2022 · MIAA
- 2014 · MIAA shared
- 2011 · MIAA
- 2004 · MIAA
- 2003 · MIAA shared
- 2001 · MIAA
- 1996 · MIAA shared
- 1995 · MIAA
- 1994 · MIAA
- 1992 · MIAA
- 1991 · MIAA
- 1990 · MIAA
- 1989 · MIAA
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021–2025. “vs.” marks a neutral site.
2025 10-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 28 | at Ferris State | L 17-34 |
| Sat Sep 6 | at Central Oklahoma | L 24-27 |
| Sat Sep 13 | vs Grand Valley State | W 17-14 |
| Sat Sep 20 | vs Fort Hays State | W 31-16 |
| Sat Sep 27 | at Emporia State | W 42-29 |
| Sat Oct 4 | vs Nebraska-Kearney | W 23-6 |
| Sat Oct 11 | vs Washburn | W 34-10 |
| Sat Oct 18 | at Missouri Western State | W 44-20 |
| Sat Nov 1 | vs Missouri Southern | W 30-10 |
| Sat Nov 8 | at Central Missouri | W 48-35 |
| Sat Nov 15 | vs. Northwest Missouri State | W 27-14 |
| Sat Nov 22 | vs Chadron State playoff | W 21-17 |
| Sat Nov 29 | at Harding playoff | L 21-37 |
2024 8-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 31 | vs Ferris State | W 19-3 |
| Sat Sep 7 | at Missouri Southern | W 42-17 |
| Sat Sep 14 | vs Emporia State | L 21-24 |
| Sat Sep 21 | at Washburn | W 39-31 |
| Sat Oct 5 | vs Missouri Western State | W 31-20 |
| Sat Oct 12 | at Nebraska-Kearney | W 20-10 |
| Sat Oct 19 | vs Fort Hays State | W 18-17 |
| Sat Oct 26 | at Central Oklahoma | W 35-21 |
| Sat Nov 2 | vs Central Missouri | L 13-37 |
| Sat Nov 16 | at Northwest Missouri State | W 23-7 |
| Sat Nov 23 | vs Harding playoff | L 3-48 |
2023 11-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 31 | vs Washburn | W 34-7 |
| Thu Sep 7 | at Fort Hays State | W 40-14 |
| Sat Sep 16 | at Central Missouri | W 38-37 |
| Sat Sep 23 | vs Nebraska-Kearney | W 33-14 |
| Sat Sep 30 | at Northeastern State | W 42-7 |
| Sat Oct 7 | vs Emporia State | W 33-25 |
| Sat Oct 14 | at Missouri Southern | W 31-21 |
| Sat Oct 21 | at Northwest Missouri State | W 28-7 |
| Sat Oct 28 | vs Sioux Falls | W 55-6 |
| Sat Nov 4 | at Missouri Western State | L 30-31 |
| Sat Nov 11 | vs Central Oklahoma | W 20-10 |
| Sat Nov 18 | vs Indianapolis playoff | W 35-14 |
| Sat Nov 25 | at Grand Valley State playoff | L 21-24 |
2022 12-1
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 1 | vs Central Missouri | W 21-10 |
| Thu Sep 8 | at Nebraska-Kearney | W 35-28 |
| Sat Sep 17 | vs Northeastern State | W 49-14 |
| Sat Sep 24 | at Emporia State | W 14-13 |
| Sat Oct 1 | vs Missouri Southern | W 38-9 |
| Sat Oct 8 | vs Northwest Missouri State | W 24-22 |
| Sat Oct 15 | at Lincoln (MO) | W 49-10 |
| Sat Oct 22 | vs Missouri Western State | W 28-16 |
| Sat Oct 29 | at Central Oklahoma | W 38-7 |
| Sat Nov 5 | at Washburn | W 37-23 |
| Sat Nov 12 | vs Fort Hays State | W 35-14 |
| Sat Nov 19 | vs Indianapolis playoff | W 35-0 |
| Sat Nov 26 | at Ferris State playoff | L 14-17 |
2021 8-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 2 | at Central Missouri | W 35-16 |
| Sat Sep 11 | vs Nebraska-Kearney | L 17-28 |
| Sat Sep 18 | at Northeastern State | W 48-13 |
| Sat Sep 25 | vs Emporia State | W 30-28 |
| Sat Oct 2 | at Missouri Southern | W 20-16 |
| Sat Oct 9 | at Northwest Missouri State | L 19-20 |
| Sat Oct 16 | vs Lincoln (MO) | W 59-7 |
| Sat Oct 23 | at Missouri Western State | W 34-14 |
| Sat Oct 30 | vs Central Oklahoma | W 26-20 |
| Sat Nov 6 | vs Washburn | L 26-28 |
| Sat Nov 13 | at Fort Hays State | W 34-24 |
Source: NCAA conference standings records (Standings.pdf); NCAA Division II championship records (D2champs.pdf), through 2025; NCAA Division II football records book (D2.pdf), through 2025. Loaded Sep 25, 5:21 PM CT. Checked for a newer edition Oct 31, 7:15 AM CT.
In the NFL
- Dallis Flowers CB Pittsburg State 2021 · No draft selection linked
- Kolbe Katsis WR Pittsburg State 2021–2023 · No draft selection linked
- Rico Payton CB Pittsburg State 2023 · No draft selection linked
All verified Division II players in the NFL
Source: NFL identity, draft, roster and statistics data from nflverse, CC BY 4.0; college seasons and reviewed NFL appearances from the sources cited on each player. nflverse checked Nov 5, 7:30 AM CT.