IUP football received top-25 nods in two college football preseason magazines.
It was reported on the IUP Athletics website that the Street & Smith’s magazine ranked IUP at No. 20 and Lindy’s Sports ranked IUP at No. 23.
IUP football finished the 2019 season with a 10-2 record as well as an NCAA Division-II playoff berth, the team’s fourth national playoff appearance in the last five seasons. IUP was ranked by the national coaches and media for most of the season, finishing the year at No. 21 in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll.
Notable Individuals (from IUP Athletics)
IUP named four players as All-American including linebacker Damon Lloyd, offensive lineman Jeff Arnold, defensive end Dondrea Tillman and defensive back Nazir Streater.
Streater, along with 10 other players, is slated to return for the 2020 season.
The Crimson Hawks also welcome back running back Justice Evans and wide receiver Duane Brown. Both Evans and Brown received All-Region nominations.
IUP is set to open its 2020 season on Saturday, September 19 with a road trip to Kutztown.
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