Wayne State Warriors football, 2010–2019

The 2010 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2010 NCAA Division II football season. In their seventh season under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled a 9–2 record (8–2 in conference games), won the inaugural GLIAC South Division championship, and outscored opponents by a total 347 to 228. It was Wayne State's third consecutive winning season – a feat not accomplished by the program since 1976, 1977, and 1978. The team also set school single-season records for most wins (nine), conference wins (eight), and points scored (347) and finished the season ranked No. 12 in the Division II coaches poll, the program's highest finish ever in that poll. Key players on the 2010 team included: • Quarterback Mickey Mohner completed 158 of 263 passes (60.1%) for 2,015 yards, 14 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 134.4 efficiency rating. • Runnng back Josh Renel gained 1,249 rushing yards on 224 attempts for an average of 5.6 yards per carry. He also led the team in scoring with 90 points on 15 touchdowns. He also ranked second in the country in all-purpose yards per game (213.3). • Wide receiver Troy Burrell led the team with 57 receptions for 900 yards. • Linebacker Raleigh Ross led the defense with 69 total tackles. ==2011==

The 2011 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference during the 2011 NCAA Division II football season. In their eighth year under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled a 12–4 record (7–3 in conference games), finished second in the GLIAC's South Division, and outscored opponents by a total of 550 to 382. The unranked Warriors advanced to the Division II playoffs where they won four consecutive underdog road victories before losing in the national championship game to No. 1 Pittsburg State. Key players on the team included: • Quarterback Mickey Mohner completed 186 of 334 passes (55.7%) for 2,799 yards, 25 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a 144.2 efficiency rating. Jones was inducted into the Wayne State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2024. • Linebacker Ed Viverette led the team with 15.5 tackles for loss. • Linebacker Nores Fradi led the team with 8.5 sacks. • Offensive tackle Joe Long, the younger brother of Michigan All-American Jake Long, started 48 consecutive games for the Warriors. Schedule }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} ==2012==

The 2012 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2012 NCAA Division II football season. In their ninth year under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled a 5–5 record (5–5 in conference games), finished sixth in the GLIAC's North Division, and were outscored by a total of 244 to 213. Key players included: • Quarterback Mickey Mohner completed 120 of 226 passes (53.1%) for 1,350 yards, seven touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 108.19 efficiency rating. ==2013==

The 2013 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2013 NCAA Division II football season. In their tenth year under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled a 3–8 record (3–7 in conference games), tied for sixth place in the GLIAC's North Division, and were outscored by a total of 341 to 245. The team won three of its first five games, then lost the remaining six games. The team's key players included: • Quarterback Carl Roscoe completed 56 of 120 passes (46.7%) for 814 yards, six touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 110.15 efficiency rating. ==2014==

The 2014 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2014 NCAA Division II football season. In their 11th year under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled a 7–4 record (6–4 in conference games), tied for fifth place in the GLIAC, and outscored their opponents by a total of 360 to 235. The team's key players included: • Quarterback Carl Roscoe completed 107 of 188 passes (56.9%) for 1,615 yards, 10 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and a 137.1 efficiency rating. He also rushed for 139 yards, giving him 1,754 yards of total offense. ==2015==

The 2015 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2015 NCAA Division II football season. In their 12th year under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled a 6–5 record (5–5 in conference games), tied for sixth place in the GLiAC, and were outscored by a total of 319 to 305. The team's key players included: • Quarterback D.J. Zezuela completed 119 of 211 passes (56.4%) for 1,786 yards, 14 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and a 140.9 efficiency rating. Zezuela also tallied 133 rushing yads to give him 1,919 yards of total offense. ==2016==

The 2016 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. In their 13th year under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled a 7–4 record (7–4 in conference games), tied for fifth place in the GLiAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 296 to 205. The team was ranked No. 19 after winning seven of its first eight games, but fell from the rankings while losing its final three games. The team's key players included: • Quarterback Donovan Zezula completed 107 of 183 passes (58%) for 1,602 yards, 10 touchdowns, and six interceptions. • Running back Romello Brown tallied 1,192 rushing yards on 185 carries for and average of 6.4 yards per carry. • Wide receiver Jamel Hicks tallied 42 receptions for 705 yards. • Middle linebacker Anthony DeDamos led the team with 48 total tackles. • Defensive end Derrick Coleman led the team with 7.0 tackles for loss. Schedule }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} ==2017==

The 2017 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference during the 2017 NCAA Division II football season. In their 14th year under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled a 5–6 record (4–5 in conference games), finished sixth in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 331 to 262. It was the program's first losing season since 2013. The team's key players included: • Quarterback D.J. Zezula completed 87 of 149 passes (58%) for 1,172 yards, 15 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He also tallied 182 rushing yards. • Running back Romello Brown led the team with 827 rushing yards on 210 carries for an average of 3.9 yards per carry. • Running back Demetrius Stinson ranked second in rushing with 798 yards on 140 carries and an average of 5.7 yards per carry. • Wide receiver Corey Ester led the team with 30 receptions for 413 yards. • Safety Kyle Toth led the team with 76 total tackles. • Middle linebacker Anthony Pittman led the team with 12.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Schedule }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} ==2018==

The 2018 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference during the 2018 NCAA Division II football season. In their 15th year under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled a 2-9 record (1-7 in conference games), tied with Northern Michigan for last place in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 230 to 222. Key players included: • Quarterback Jake AmRhein completed 101 of 186 passes (55%) for 1,434 yards, eight touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. • Running back James Hill tallied 699 rushing yards on 106 carries for an average of 6.6 yards per carry. • Wide receiver Derace Roberson Jr. tallied 21 receptions for 478 yards and six touchdowns. He also gained 267 yards on kickoff returns. • Middle linebacker Anthony Pittman led the team with 54 total tackles. • Outside linebacker Leon Eggleston led the team with 10.5 tackles for loss. Schedule }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} ==2019==

The 2019 Wayne State Warriors football team represented Wayne State University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2019 NCAA Division II football season. In their 16th year under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors compiled an 8–3 record (7–1 in conference games) and finished second in the GLIAC. Due to blowout losses against No. 10 (37–62) and No. 2 Ferris State (13–59), the Warriors were outscored by a total of 262 (29.2 points per game) to 255 (28.3 points per game). They concluded the season with a 31–17 victory over No. 19 Grand Valley State. Key players for the team included: • Running back Deiontae Nicholas led the team with 786 rushing yards on 128 carries for an average of 6.1 yards per carry. • Quarterback Dakota Kupp completed 68 of 119 passes (57%) for 855 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions. • Wide receiver Darece Roberson Jr. tallied 28 receptions for 472 yards and seven touchdowns. Roberson also tallied 323 yards on kickoff returns The defensive leaders included outside linebacker Leon Eggleston (81 total tackles, three interceptions), outside linebacker Brandon Tuck-Hayden (13.5 tackles for loss), and defensive end Jalen Lewis (6.5 sacks). Schedule }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} ==References==