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OFFICAL FACEBOOK OF THE WITTENBERG TIGERS FOOTBALL PROGRAM
- 5X NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
- 1ST DIII PROGRAM WITH 700+ WINS
- 34 CONFERENCE TITILES
- 127 CONSENSUS ALL-AMERICANS
- 3 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Week 6 ⌚️‼️
10/14/2026

Week 6 ⌚️‼️

Throwback Thursday to one of the most versatile special teams players in Wittenberg historyWill Gingery made his mark on...
10/09/2026

Throwback Thursday to one of the most versatile special teams players in Wittenberg history

Will Gingery made his mark on the Tigers’ special teams unit, becoming a weapon as both a kicker and punter throughout his career from 2013–16.

A Bexley, Ohio, native, Gingery earned the starting punter role as a freshman and continued to expand his responsibilities each season. In 2015, he averaged 42.3 yards per punt, recorded a career-long 69-yard punt, and pinned opponents inside their own 20-yard line 15 times. As a placekicker, he connected on six of seven field goals, including a 47-yarder, while converting all 11 extra-point attempts.

His performance earned him First-Team All-NCAC honors for punting, Second-Team All-NCAC honors for kicking, and D3football.com All-North Region recognition.

Gingery took his game to another level during his senior season, leading the nation with 17 field goals made and ranking third nationally with a 44.6-yard punting average. He also delivered a crucial 69-yard punt against Wabash to help seal one of the Tigers’ biggest victories of the season. His outstanding campaign earned him invitations to multiple Division II and III all-star games.

After college, Gingery pursued his dream of playing professional football before an ACL injury forced him to take a different path. He redirected his competitive drive into real estate and coaching, becoming a Realtor and returning to Bexley High School to coach young athletes. Today, he continues to make an impact in his community, helping clients navigate important decisions and developing the next generation through sports.

From record-setting performances on the field to serving his community beyond it, Gingery embodies the perseverance and adaptability that define a Tiger.

Record Breaker.
Game Changer.
Tiger.

GAMEDAY #5
10/03/2026

GAMEDAY #5

Throwback Thursday to one of the greatest offensive linemen in Wittenberg historyChad Thompson was an ironman in the mid...
10/01/2026

Throwback Thursday to one of the greatest offensive linemen in Wittenberg history

Chad Thompson was an ironman in the middle of the Tigers’ offensive line, starting 36 games over four seasons from 2000–03 and helping Wittenberg compile an incredible 41-7 record during his career.

A native of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Thompson was a cornerstone of some of the most productive offensive units in program history. The Tigers captured two NCAC championships and made three NCAA Division III Tournament appearances during his four years in Springfield.

Thompson’s individual résumé was just as impressive. He earned First-Team All-NCAC honors three times, Second-Team All-North Region honors twice, and Second-Team All-America honors in both 2002 and 2003. He was also recognized for his work in the classroom, earning Academic All-District honors in 2002 and 2003, including First-Team honors as a senior.

Following his playing career, Thompson continued building a successful career in talent acquisition and consulting. Since 2018, he has served as a Founding Partner at mix talent in Ann Arbor, Michigan, helping clients identify, recruit, assess, and select talent to build high-performing organizations.

Now, more than two decades after his final season in Springfield, Thompson returns to Wittenberg as a member of the Athletics Hall of Honor Class of 2026.

Ironman.
All-American.
Tiger.

Week 5 ⌚️‼️
09/29/2026

Week 5 ⌚️‼️

GAMEDAY #4
09/26/2026

GAMEDAY #4

Throwback Thursday to one of the greatest running backs in Wittenberg historyDave Merritt was a force in the Tigers’ bac...
09/24/2026

Throwback Thursday to one of the greatest running backs in Wittenberg history

Dave Merritt was a force in the Tigers’ backfield from 1975–78, finishing his career with 4,696 rushing yards and virtually every major Wittenberg rushing record at the time.

As a freshman in 1975, Merritt announced himself on the national stage in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl against Ithaca. He rushed for 186 yards on 22 carries, scoring on runs of 57 and 81 yards as Wittenberg rolled to a 28-0 victory. His performance earned him ABC Sports’ Offensive Player of the Game honors.

Merritt continued to dominate throughout his career, surpassing 100 rushing yards 23 times and recording two 200-yard performances — 217 yards against Muskingum in 1977 and 222 against Minnesota-Morris in 1978. His 1,351 rushing yards in 1977 helped earn him the Mike Gregory Award as the OAC’s Most Valuable Offensive Back, an honor he received twice.

His postseason numbers were just as impressive. Merritt rushed for 937 yards in six NCAA Division III playoff games, averaging 156.2 yards per game, while helping lead Wittenberg to two appearances in the national championship game.

In 1978, Merritt helped lead a Tiger team that went 10-1-1, outscored its opponents 348-122 and reached the Stagg Bowl for the second time in his career. He earned first-team All-America honors following the season.

Merritt finished his Wittenberg career as the program’s all-time leader in rushing attempts, rushing yards, points (228) and touchdowns (38). He was inducted into the Wittenberg Athletics Hall of Honor in 1990.

Record Setter.
Playoff Performer.
Tiger.

Week 4 ⌚️‼️
09/22/2026

Week 4 ⌚️‼️

GAMEDAY #3
09/19/2026

GAMEDAY #3

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