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2012 Purdue Boilermakers football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionLeaders Division
2012 record6–7 (3–5 Big Ten)
Head coachDanny Hope (4th season)
Offensive coordinatorGary Nord (4th season)
Offensive schemeSpread/Pro-style
Defensive coordinatorTim Tibesar (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Captain[1]
Captain
Captain
Home stadiumRoss–Ade Stadium
(Capacity: 62,500)
Seasons
← 2011
2013 →
2012 Big Ten football standings
v · d · e Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
Legends
#25 Nebraska xy   7 1         10 4  
#24 Michigan   6 2         8 5  
#17 Northwestern   5 3         10 3  
Michigan State   3 5         7 6  
Minnesota   2 6         6 7  
Iowa   2 6         4 8  
Leaders
#3 Ohio State* x   8 0         12 0  
Penn State*   6 2         8 4  
Wisconsin y   4 4         8 6  
Purdue   3 5         6 7  
Indiana   2 6         4 8  
Illinois   0 8         2 10  
Championship: Wisconsin 70, Nebraska 31
† – BCS representative as champion
x – Division champion/co-champions
y – Championship game participant
  • Ohio State and Penn State ineligible for conference championship game and post-season bowl games due to NCAA sanctions
    As of January 8, 2013 • Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented the Purdue University during the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Boilermakers played in the Leaders Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. The team was led by head coach Danny Hope, who was in his fourth season and was fired after the end of the regular season.[2] The season finished with a won-loss record of 6–7 overall, 3–5 in Big 10 Leaders Division, finishing in 4th place. The team was invited the 2013 Heart of Dallas Bowl, where they were defeated by Oklahoma State, 58-14.

Preseason[]

In 2011, the Boilermakers became bowl eligible in their twelfth game, and played in the 2011 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl against Western Michigan, defeating the Broncos 37–32.

Purdue returns fifteen out of twenty-two starters—eight on offense and seven on defense. Purdue will be forced to replace captains Offensive tackle Dennis Kelly, Linebacker Chris Carlino, as well as starters Defensive end Gerald Gooden Jr., Linebacker Joe Holland, Safety Albert Evans, Safety Logan Link Offensive tackle Nick Mondek, Kicker Carson Wiggs and Wide receiver Justin Siller, and key contributor Fullback Jared Crank. Several players left the Purdue program in 2012 for a variety of reasons. The most significant was Running back Reggie Pegram decided to transfer from the program following the bowl game.[3] He ended up transferring to North Texas.[4] Other's that left the program were running backs Doug Gentry[5] and Devin Hill, kicker Ryan Ullrich and defensive tackle LaSalle Cooks.

Three Boilermakers were named to preseason watchlists. Raheem Mostert was named to the preseason Jet Award watch list, an award given to the top return specialist in the NCAA.[6] Ricardo Allen was named to the preseason Jim Thorpe Award watchlist, an award given to the top defensive back in the NCAA.[7] and Kawann Short was named to the preseason Lombardi Award watchlist, an award given to the top lineman in the NCAA.[8] and Allen as well as Short have both been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given to the top defensive player in the NCAA.[9]

Recruiting[]

Position key[]

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits[]

Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Danny Anthrop
WR
West Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette Central Catholic H.S. 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) 175 lb (79 kg) -- Sep 23,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Austin Appleby
QB
North Canton, Ohio Hoover H.S. 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) 228 lb (103 kg) 4.9 Jun 29,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Anthony Brown
DB
Tampa, Florida Hillsborough H.S. 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) 175 lb (79 kg) -- Mar 24,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 72
Carlos Carvajal
ATH
New Berlin, New York Milford Academy 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) 215 lb (98 kg) -- Aug 29,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:File:4 stars.svg.png   ESPN grade: PG
Cameron Cermin
OL
College Station, Texas A&M Consolidated H.S. 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) 291 lb (132 kg) -- Oct 3,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Jonathan Curry
TE
Phenix City, Alabama Central H.S. 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) 224 lb (102 kg) 4.8 Aug 1,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Andy Garcia
LB
Hialeah, Florida Hialeah H.S. 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) 210 lb (95 kg) -- Jul 29,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Aloyis Gray
QB/WR
Indianapolis, Indiana Pike H.S. 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 165 lb (75 kg) -- Sep 3,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Robert Gregory
QB
Chicago, Illinois Simeon Career Academy 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.7 Feb 3,
2012 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Paul Griggs
K
Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte Latin School 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) 195 lb (88 kg) -- Jun 23,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Jimmy Herman
LB
Carmel, Indiana Carmel H.S. 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 195 lb (88 kg) -- Jul 23,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 72
Kingsley Ike
DE
Pflugerville, Texas Hendrickson H.S. 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.7 Dec 17,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Jason King
OL
Little Rock, Arkansas Pulaski Academy 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) 295 lb (134 kg) 5.3 Dec 26,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
B.J. Knauf
WR
Lakeland, Florida Santa Fe Catholic H.S. 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) 173 lb (78 kg) 4.3 Jun 20,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   ESPN grade: 70
Greg Latta
DE
La Quinta, California College of the Desert 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) 265 lb (120 kg) -- Oct 23,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: JC
Bilal Marshall
QB
Hialeah, Florida Dade Christian School 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 170 lb (77 kg) 4.6 Dec 11,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Thomas Meadows
K
Goochland, Virginia Goochland H.S. 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) 170 lb (77 kg) -- Jun 22,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Ryan Morris
TE
Barnegat, New Jersey Barnegat H.S. 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) 241 lb (109 kg) 4.8 Jun 27,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Cameron Posey
WR
Delray Beach, Florida American Heritage School 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) 175 lb (79 kg) -- Oct 10,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 68
James Prince
OL
Southlake, Texas Carroll H.S. 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) 268 lb (122 kg) 5.2 Dec 26,
2011 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Jordan Roos
OL
Celina, Texas Celina H.S. 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) 300 lb (140 kg) 5.2 Aug 14,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Jordan Shine
DB
Indianapolis, Indiana Warren Central H.S. 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) 185 lb (84 kg) -- Apr 15,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Devin Smith
OL
Yuma, Arizona Arizona Western College 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) 315 lb (143 kg) -- Sep 4,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: JC
Joey Warburg
OL
Louisville, Kentucky Trinity H.S. 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) 255 lb (116 kg) -- Feb 1,
2012 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Ryan Watson
DE
Olney, Maryland Our Lady of Good Counsel H.S. 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 270 lb (120 kg) 4.8 Dec 29,
2011 
Scout:File:4 stars.svg.png   Rivals:File:4 stars.svg.png   ESPN grade: 79
Jordan Woods
WR
Ann Arbor, Michigan Skyline H.S. 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 175 lb (79 kg) -- Sep 7,
2011 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 51 (Without Robert Gregory)   Rivals: 32  ESPN: NR
Note: In many cases, Scout and Rivals may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, an average of the two was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:


Schedule[]

The schedule is as follows:[10]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 13:30 PMNo. 18 (FCS) Eastern Kentucky*BTNW 48–640,572
September 83:30 PMat No. 22 Notre Dame*NBCL 17–2080,795
September 1512:00 PMEastern Michigan*
  • Ross–Ade Stadium
  • West Lafayette, IN
BTNW 54–1640,217
September 293:15 PMMarshall*
  • Ross–Ade Stadium
  • West Lafayette, IN
BTNW 51–4145,481
October 64:00 PMMichigan
  • Ross–Ade Stadium
  • West Lafayette, IN
BTNL 13–4450,105
October 1312:00 PMWisconsindagger
  • Ross–Ade Stadium
  • West Lafayette, IN
BTNL 14–3846,007
October 2012:00 PMat No. 7 Ohio StateABC/ESPN2L 22–29 OT105,290
October 273:30 PMat MinnesotaBTNL 28–4441,062
November 33:30 PMPenn State
  • Ross–Ade Stadium
  • West Lafayette, IN
ESPNUL 9–3440,098
November 1012:00 PMat IowaBTNW 27–2470,585
November 173:30 PMat IllinoisBTNW 20–1741,974
November 2412:00 PMIndiana
BTNW 56–3542,638
January 112:00 PMvs. Oklahoma State*ESPNUL 14-5848,313
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Game summaries[]

vs. Eastern Kentucky[]

Purdue vs. Eastern Kentucky
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
#18 (FCS) Colonels 0 6 0 0 6
Boilermakers 13 21 7 7 48

To open the season, Purdue hosted the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. This game was the first ever meeting between the two teams.[12] This was coach Danny Hope's first ever game against a team of which he was formerly the head coach.

vs. Notre Dame[]

Purdue at Notre Dame
(Shillelagh Trophy)
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Boilermakers 0 7 0 10 17
#22 Fighting Irish 0 7 10 3 20
  • Sources:

Following its game against Eastern Kentucky, Purdue traveled to Notre Dame, IN and faced the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. In the previous meeting, Notre Dame won 38–10.[13]

vs. Eastern Michigan[]

Purdue vs. Eastern Michigan
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Eagles 0 9 0 7 16
Boilermakers 13 20 7 14 54
  • Sources:

Following its game against Notre Dame, Purdue returned home to face the Eastern Michigan Eagles of the Mid-American Conference. In 1991, their most recent meeting, Purdue won 49–3.[12][14]

vs. Marshall[]

Purdue vs. Marshall
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Thundering Herd 7 7 14 13 41
Boilermakers 14 28 3 6 51
  • Sources:

Following its game against Eastern Michigan, Purdue stayed home to face the Marshall Thundering Herd of Conference USA. This was the first ever meeting between the two schools in a football game.[12]

vs. Michigan[]

Purdue vs. Michigan
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Wolverines 7 21 3 13 44
Boilermakers 0 10 0 3 13
  • Sources:

After its game against Marshall, Purdue hosted the visiting Michigan Wolverines to open Big Ten Conference play with an out of division game. In the previous meeting, Michigan defeated Purdue and won by a score of 36–14.[15]

vs. Wisconsin[]

Purdue vs. Wisconsin
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Badgers 7 10 7 14 38
Boilermakers 7 0 0 7 14
  • Sources:

After its game against Michigan, Purdue hosted the Wisconsin Badgers to open up Leaders Division play. In the previous meeting, Wisconsin dominated Purdue and won by a score of 62–17.[16]

vs. Ohio State[]

Purdue at Ohio State
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 OT Total
Purdue 13 0 7 2 0 22
#7 Ohio State 7 0 7 8 7 29
  • Date: October 20
  • Location: Ohio Stadium
    Columbus, OH
  • Game start: 12:00 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:36
  • Game attendance: 105,290
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 51°F, Wind: WSW 11 MPH
  • Referee: Mike Cannon
  • Sources:

After its game against Wisconsin, Purdue traveled to Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. In the previous meeting, Purdue upset Ohio State by a score of 26-23 in overtime.[17]

vs. Minnesota[]

Purdue at Minnesota
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Boilermakers 7 0 14 7 28
Golden Gophers 14 20 10 0 44
  • Sources:

After its game against Ohio State, Purdue traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In the previous meeting, Purdue defeated Minnesota by a score of 45-17.[18]

vs. Penn State[]

Purdue vs. Penn State
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Nittany Lions 10 10 14 0 34
Boilermakers 3 0 0 6 9
  • Sources:

After its game against Minnesota, Purdue returned home to play the Penn State Nittany Lions. In last years meeting, Penn State defeated Purdue 23-18.[19]

vs. Iowa[]

Purdue at Iowa
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Boilermakers 7 7 10 3 27
Hawkeyes 0 7 14 3 24

After its game against Penn State, Purdue travels to Iowa City, Iowa to play the Iowa Hawkeyes. In last years meeting, Iowa defeated Purdue by a score of 31-21.[20]

vs. Illinois[]

Purdue at Illinois
(Purdue Cannon)
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Boilermakers 0 6 14 0 20
Fighting Illini 0 3 7 7 17

After its game against Iowa, Purdue traveled to Champaign, Illinois to play the Illinois Fighting Illini. In last years meeting, Purdue defeated Illinois by a score of 21-14.[21]

vs. Indiana[]

Purdue vs. Indiana
(Old Oaken Bucket)
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Hoosiers 7 14 7 7 35
Boilermakers 14 0 21 21 56

After its game against Illinois, Purdue returned home to play the Indiana Hoosiers in the "Battle for the Old Oaken Bucket". In last years meeting, Purdue defeated Indiana by a score of 33-25.[22]

vs. Oklahoma State[]

Oklahoma State vs. Purdue
(Heart of Dallas Bowl)
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Boilermakers 0 0 7 7 14
• Cowboys 14 14 17 13 58

Roster[]

2012 Purdue Boilermakers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
RB 2 Curry, JonathanJonathan Curry Fr
TE 3 Carvajal, CarlosCarlos Carvajal Fr
WR 4 Ross, O. J.O. J. Ross Jr
WR 6 Bush, GaryGary Bush Jr
RB 7 Gregory, RobertRobert Gregory Fr
WR 8 Mostert, RaheemRaheem Mostert (C) So
QB 9 Marve, RobertRobert Marve File:Redshirt.svg Sr
RB 11 Hunt, AkeemAkeem Hunt So
QB 12 Appleby, AustinAustin Appleby Fr
WR 12 Thomas, TommieTommie Thomas File:Redshirt.svg Sr
WR 13 Edison, AntavianAntavian Edison Sr
QB 14 Marshall, BilalBilal Marshall Fr
QB 15 Henry, RobRob Henry File:Redshirt.svg Jr
WR 16 McCarthy, DolapoDolapo McCarthy File:Redshirt.svg So
QB 17 Parker, AustinAustin Parker File:Redshirt.svg Fr
WR 17 Torwudzo, CharlesCharles Torwudzo File:Redshirt.svg So
WR 18 Posey, CamersonCamerson Posey Fr
WR 19 Gray, AlyoisAlyois Gray Fr
QB 19 TerBush, CalebCaleb TerBush (C) File:Redshirt.svg Sr
RB 20 Roberts, GavinGavin Roberts File:Redshirt.svg Sr
RB 22 Aristide, IshmaelIshmael Aristide File:Redshirt.svg Jr
RB 23 Bolden, RalphRalph Bolden File:Redshirt.svg Sr
RB 24 Shavers, AkeemAkeem Shavers (C) Sr
RB 25 Cottom, BrandonBrandon Cottom So
WR 33 Anthrop, DannyDanny Anthrop Fr
FB 40 Jackson, DerekDerek Jackson File:Redshirt.svg Sr
FB 46 Freytag, KurtKurt Freytag File:Redshirt.svg Jr
OT 51 Kitchens, JustinJustin Kitchens File:Redshirt.svg Jr
C 52 Lorenzen, HenryHenry Lorenzen File:Redshirt.svg Jr
OT 54 DeBoef, JackJack DeBoef File:Redshirt.svg So
OG 56 McDaniel, EricEric McDaniel File:Redshirt.svg Jr
C 57 Kugler, RobertRobert Kugler File:Redshirt.svg Fr
C 59 Davis, CodyCody Davis File:Redshirt.svg Jr
OT 60 Ayres, ChuckChuck Ayres Fr
OT 63 Bade, PatrickPatrick Bade File:Redshirt.svg Jr
OG 64 Pamphile, KevinKevin Pamphile File:Redshirt.svg Jr
OG 65 Harris, KyleKyle Harris Fr
OL 66 Cermin, CameronCameron Cermin Fr
C 67 Drey, PetersPeters Drey File:Redshirt.svg Sr
OL 70 Roos, JordanJordan Roos Fr
OL 71 Smith, DevinDevin Smith So
OL 72 King, JasonJason King Fr
OL 73 Prince, J. J.J. J. Prince Fr
OG 74 Snapp, ConnorConnor Snapp File:Redshirt.svg Jr
OT 75 Davis, JoshJosh Davis File:Redshirt.svg So
OG 76 Schmeig, RickRick Schmeig File:Redshirt.svg Sr
OL 77 Warburg, JoeyJoey Warburg Fr
OT 78 Foy, TrevorTrevor Foy File:Redshirt.svg Jr
WR 80 Sigman, ZackZack Sigman Sr
TE 81 Carter, SterlingSterling Carter File:Redshirt.svg Jr
TE 82 Wright, CrosbyCrosby Wright (C) File:Redshirt.svg Sr
WR 83 Knauf, B. J.B. J. Knauf Fr
TE 84 Sinz, JustinJustin Sinz File:Redshirt.svg So
TE 85 Morris, RyanRyan Morris Fr
TE 86 Holmes, GabeGabe Holmes File:Redshirt.svg Jr
WR 87 Mikesky, ShaneShane Mikesky File:Redshirt.svg Fr
WR 88 Woods, JordanJordan Woods Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
CB 1 Harris, NormandoNormando Harris File:Redshirt.svg Jr
DB 2 Williams, FrankieFrankie Williams File:Redshirt.svg Fr
DB 4 Richards, TaylorTaylor Richards File:Redshirt.svg Fr
LB 5 Higgs, AntwonAntwon Higgs File:Redshirt.svg Jr
S 7 Johnson, E. J.E. J. Johnson File:Redshirt.svg So
DB 9 Brown, AnthonyAnthony Brown Fr
LB 10 Robinson, SeanSean Robinson Jr
LB 18 Ezenwa, NnamadiNnamadi Ezenwa File:Redshirt.svg Sr
CB 21 Allen, RicardoRicardo Allen (C) Jr
CB 26 Lewis, AntoineAntoine Lewis File:Redshirt.svg So
CB 28 Johnson, JoshJosh Johnson Sr
LB 29 Herman, JimmyJimmy Herman Fr
S 29 Quinn, ChrisChris Quinn File:Redshirt.svg Sr
LB 31 Williams, ArmsteadArmstead Williams File:Redshirt.svg Fr
DB 32 Shine, JordanJordan Shine Fr
S 34 Charlot, MaxMax Charlot File:Redshirt.svg Sr
LB 36 Heiniger, ZackZack Heiniger File:Redshirt.svg Sr
LB 38 Lee, MikeMike Lee File:Redshirt.svg So
LB 39 Gilliam, JoeJoe Gilliam File:Redshirt.svg So
LB 40 Link, CollinCollin Link File:Redshirt.svg So
LB 42 Garcia, Andy JamesAndy James Garcia Fr
S 44 Feichter, LandonLandon Feichter File:Redshirt.svg So
LB 45 Lucas, WillWill Lucas Jr
LB 47 Ibarra, RubenRuben Ibarra Jr
LB 48 Williams, JulesJules Williams So
DT 55 Taylor, BrandonBrandon Taylor File:Redshirt.svg Jr
LB 58 Maci, RobertRobert Maci File:Redshirt.svg Sr
DE 61 Isaac, RyanRyan Isaac Jr
DE 80 Ike, KingsleyKingsley Ike Fr
DE 84 Mebane, EricEric Mebane File:Redshirt.svg Sr
DE 89 Phillips, JalaniJalani Phillips So
DT 90 Gaston, BruceBruce Gaston File:Redshirt.svg Jr
DE 91 Latta, GregGreg Latta Jr
DT 92 Watson, RyanRyan Watson Fr
DT 93 Short, KawannKawann Short (C) File:Redshirt.svg Sr
DT 97 Rouse III, MichaelMichael Rouse III File:Redshirt.svg Fr
DE 99 Russell, RyanRyan Russell File:Redshirt.svg So
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K 30 Meadows, ThomasThomas Meadows Fr
K 36 Harris, RobertRobert Harris File:Redshirt.svg Jr
K 37 Griggs, PaulPaul Griggs Fr
P 42 Webster, CodyCody Webster Jr
K 43 McCartney, SamSam McCartney File:Redshirt.svg Fr
LS 50 Schmitt, JesseJesse Schmitt File:Redshirt.svg So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Gary Nord (Offensive coordinator / Assistant Head Coach / quarterbacks)
  • Tim Tibesar (Defensive coordinator / Linebackers Coach)
  • J. B. Gibboney (Special Teams coordinator)
  • Cornell Jackson (Running backs)
  • Patrick Higgins (Wide receivers)
  • Shawn Clark (Offensive Line)
  • Kevin Wolthausen (Defensive Line)
  • Greg Burns (Defensive backs)
  • Don Landholm (Outside linebackers)
  • Kyle Smith (Graduate assistant)
  • Jules Montinar (Graduate assistant)[23][24]

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: July 30, 2012

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