Nine former SFD Football alums are participating in College Football Bowl Games, starting today (12/17 with Ty Van Fossen ‘18 and Jonathan Thompson ‘22, linebackers for Cincinnati in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl.
See below for the complete list of former Stallions participating this Bowl Season.
Ty Van Fossen ‘18 (Photo credit: GoBearcats.com)
Wasabi Fenway Bowl, December 17, 11AM
Cincinnati vs. Louisville
SFD Alumni: University of Cincinnati - Ty Van Fossen ‘18, Linebacker; Jonathan Thompson ‘22 - Linebacker
Van Fossen’s Cincinnati Bio
Season notes: The 6-2, 222 pound redshirt senior linebacker is second on the team with 71 tackles. For his career, Ty has appeared in 50 games for the Bearcats and has recorded 181 tackles.
Photo credit: GoBearcats.com
Thompson’s Cincinnati Bio
Season notes: Thompson is redshirting this season for UC.
Photo credit: GoBearcats.com
(Photo by Brad Fedie/247 Sports)
Guaranteed Rate Bowl, December 27, 10:15 AM
Wisconsin vs. Oklahomas State
SFD Alumni: University of Wisconsin - Rodas Johnson ‘19, defensive lineman, Luke Fickell ‘92, Head Coach
Johnson’s Wisconsin Bio
Season notes: The 6-2, 293 pound redshirt junior defensive lineman recorded 22 tackles with six for a loss. For his career, the former Stallion has played in 30 games for the Badgers
(photo by Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Fickell’s Wisconsin Bio
Season notes: Luke Fickell was named the University of Wisconsin football's 31st head coach on Nov. 27, 2022.
Photo by Dan Owen / 247 Sports
Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl, December 29, 2PM
Minnesota vs. Syracuse
SFD Alumnus: University of Minnesota - Paul Haynes ‘87, Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach
Haynes’ Minnesota Bio
Season notes: Coach Haynes is in his third season with the Golden Gophers and his 30th overall in coaching. Minnesota is currently fifth in the nation in total yards allowed at 279.5 per game.
Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, December 30, 4:30 PM
Ohio vs Wyoming
SFD Alumnus: Ohio University - Quintell Quinn, Running Back
Quinn’s Ohio Bio
Quinn’s Season notes: Quinn, a redshirt freshmen running back, has appeared in seven games this year for the Bobcats and has recorded three tackles.
Photo Credit: Penn State Athletics
Rose Bowl Game, January 2, 5PM
Penn State vs. Utah
SFD Alumnus: Penn State University - Chris Stoll ‘17, Long Snapper
Stoll’s Penn State Bio
Season notes: Stoll was named the 2022 recipient of the Patrick Mannelly award, which is given annually to the nation’s top long snapper.
Stoll, a captain, is in his fourth season as the primary long snapper for Penn State and has appeared in 47 career games for the Nittany Lions.
Photo credit: PSU Athletics
Photo Credit: MGoBlue.Com
CFP semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, December 31, 4PM
Michigan vs. TCU
SFD Alumnus: University of Michigan - Joey Velazquez ‘19, Linebacker
Photo Credit: MGoBlue.com
Velazquez’s Michigan Bio
Season notes: The 6-foot, 225 pound senior linebacker has appeared in 11 games this season for the Wolverines and has recorded seven tackles. Velazquez, a member of the Michigan Baseball Team, hit .277 this past season for the Big Ten Champions
CFP semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, 8PM
Ohio State vs. Georgia
SFD Alumnus: Ohio State University - Joey Lyberger ‘12, Defensive Assistant
Lyberger’s Ohio State Bio
Season notes: Coach Lyberger enters his second season as a member of the Buckeyes’ coaching staff. He is a program assistant on the defensive side of the ball, working with linebackers.
Photo Credit: OhioStateBuckeyes.com
NCAA PLAYOFFS - COMPLETED SEASONS
DIVISION-II PLAYOFFS
SFD Alumnus: Grand Valley State University - Jordan Johnson ‘21, Receiver
Johnson’s Grand Valley Bio
Results: Ferris State 24, Grand Valley 21, NCAA Quarterfinal
Season Notes: Johnson, a redshirt freshman receiver, made four receptions for 80 yards for the Lakers, who finished 12-1 overall
Photo Credit: GVSULakers.com
DIVISION-III PLAYOFFS
SFD Alumni: Mount Union College - Whit Hobgood ‘22, Quarterback; Randy Tawiah ‘20, Kicker
Hobgood’s Mount Union Bio
Results: North Central 28, Mount Union 21, National Championship Game
Season Notes: Hobgood, a freshman, did not play in 2022
Photo credit: Mount Union Athletics
