The 2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association season was the season of college football played by the seven member schools of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as part of the 2022 NCAA Division III football season.

The Alma Scots compiled a 10–0 record in the regular season and won the program's first MIAA championship since 2004. They advanced to the NCAA Division III Football Championship playoffs, where they lost in the second round to .

Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachOverall recordConf. recordPoints scoredPoints against1AlmaJason Couch11–16–04722402AlbionDustin Beurer9–15–13811413TrineTroy Abbs7–33–33032093AdrianJim Deere6–43–32961883HopePeter Stuursma6-43–33182196OlivetDan Musielewicz5–51–53202717KalamazooJamie Zorbo3–70–6210373

All-MIAA honors At the end of the regular season in November 2022, the MIAA head coaches voted on individual honors, including the following: Most Valuable Offensive Player - Mark Tocco, Albion Most Valuable Defensive Player - Keysean Amison, Trine Pete Schmidt Memorial Scholar Athlete Award - De'Ondric Sanders, Albion

The following players received first-team honors on the 2022 All-MIAA football team:

Offense Quarterback - Carter St. John, Alma Running back - Eddie Williams, Alma; Wide receivers - Jalen Broussard, Olivet; Kale Lawson, Trine; TJ McKenzie, Hope; Mark Tocco, Albion Tight end - Cole Thomas, Alma Offensive line - Christopher Beck, Olivet; Alexander Dean, Alm; Jackson Linback, Trine; Jarron Masuga, Albion; Scott Roskopp, Albion

Defense Defensive line - Nick Fannon, Albion; DeAndre (Jennings) Ford, Adrian; Jamon Gibson, Trine; Ricky Williamson, Olivet Linebackers - Jeremiah Major, Albion; Kyle Minder, Adrian; Kyle Naif, Trine; Odin Soffredine, Alma Defensive backs - Keysean Amison, Trine; Stephen Douglas, Albion; Austin Flowers, Alma; Ricky Pearson, Albion

Special teams Kicker - Dylan Hillger, Hope Punter - Carter Nofziger, Hope Return specialist - Jake Gladieux, Trine

Teams Alma

The 2022 Alma Scots football team represented the Alma College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. In their fifth season under head coach Jason Couch, the Scots compiled an 11–1 record (6–0 against conference opponents), won the MIAA championship, and were ranked No. 23 nationally at the end of the regular season.

The team's statistical leaders included Carter St. John with 2,593 passing yards, Eddie Williams with 1,184 rushing yards and 90 points scored, Nathan Goralski with 52 receptions, Devon Frenchko with 574 receiving yards, and Odin Soffredine with 114 total tackles.

Albion

The 2022 Albion Britons football team represented the Albion College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Dustin Beurer, the Britons compiled a 9–1 record (5–1 against conference opponents), finished second in the MIAA, and were ranked No. 24 nationally at the end of the regular season.

Trine

The 2022 Trine Thunder football team represented the Trine University as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Troy Abbs, the Thunder compiled a 7–3 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MIAA.

Hope

The 2022 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Peter Stuursma, the Dutchmen compiled a 6–4 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MIAA.

Adrian

The 2022 Adrian Bulldogs football team represented Adrian College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Jim Deere, the Bulldogs compiled a 6–4 record (3–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MIAA.

Olivet

The 2022 Olivet Comets football team represented Olivet College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Dan Musielewicz, the Comets compiled a 5–5 record (1–5 against conference opponents) and finished in sixth place in the MIAA.

Kalamazoo

The 2022 Kalamazoo Hornets football team represented Kalamazoo College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. Under head coach Jamie Zorbo, the Hornets compiled a 3–7 record (0–6 against conference opponents) and finished in last place in the MIAA.

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