INDIANA, Pa. – The IUP football program will put a bow on its spring practices on Friday night, hosting the annual spring game at Miller Stadium. Kickoff is set for around 6:05 p.m. 
 
The game is free and open to the public. IUP has been working through spring drills over the last few weeks, with spring ball beginning in late March. There will be no live video or stats coverage for the spring game. 
 
Putting a fun twist on the game, the IUP roster was split up and drafted into two different teams. Some players will be able to play for both teams depending on personnel and formational situations, while others will not participate in the game due to injury.
 
The offense will be in white practice jerseys (QBs in black no-contact uniforms), while the defense will wear crimson practice uniforms. Some numbers may not line up with the 2024 spring football roster.
 
IUP head coach Paul Tortorella, who boasts a 54-16 (.771) record at the helm of the Crimson Hawks, is excited to simulate a game-like environment on Friday.
 
"The spring game is an opportunity for some younger players to show us if they are ready to contribute next season," Tortorella said. "It's also an important showcase for some of the veteran players who may be battling for starting spots to develop under game-like situations."
 
Game Structure/Overview

• Typical scoring rules apply
• IUP roster split into two teams (Cowboys/Eagles)
• Limited special teams situations (no rush on punt, etc.)
• No game clock or visible play clock
• Approximately 60 plays in length

Game Rosters (subject to change)
* - indicates a player can play on both teams depending on formation 

Cowboys (Offense)	Cowboys (Defense)
QB: Karst Hunter, Nico Marchitelli  RB: Adam Houser (team captain), Kaleb Monaco * FB: Parker Gregg  WR (H): Isaiah Houser, Sebastian Campbell  WR (Z): Zachary Boyd, Daniel Deabner, Jack Goodrich  TE: Marcus Day, Ross Gampe *  LT: Daric Cotman  LG: Chance Battle  C: Chad Layton  RG: Gerald Comedy  RT: Wyatt Kovell	DE: Dakendrick Daniels, Cyler Rozina  DT: Kelechi Okoro, Julian Jeffries  NG: Jamar Brison  DE: Cam Livingston  LB: Ethan Hiester  LB: Tai'Don Strickland *, Khadir Rowe  STAR: Ezeekai Thomas, JD Younger  CB: Devin Barren, Rylan Jeter, Sean McCaskill Jr. (team captain)  S: Noah Johnston *, Dinari Clacks, Keyshawn McCaskill

Eagles (Offense)	Eagles (Defense)
QB: Blayne Romano, Zayd Etheridge  RB: Austin Caye  FB: Graham Hancox, Daniel Rice  WR (X): Connor Shamany, Tyjier Williams  WR (H): Cyair Clark, Donavan McCargo  WR (Z): Eli Lingenfelter  TE: Tanner Krevokuch  LT: Ethan Shaw, Richard Santiago  LG: Kevin Felter  C: Matthew Nelson (team captain)  RG: Freeman Wilson  RT: Elijah Smith	DE: Mysir Mayo, Maurice Feazell  DT: Terell Williams  NG: Logan Danielson, Quadir Jacobs *  DE: Noah Vaughan  LB: Garrett Cox, Chuck Ingram (team captain)  LB: Montel Sims  STAR: Darius Bruce  CB: Kalen Frazier, Ian Amegatcher, Bo Waddell  S: Isaiah Towler *, Jaheim Howard

Specialists (available for both teams)

Kickoff Specialist: Nick Andrasi  Long Snapper: Brayden Landherr  Holder: Daniel Deabner Place Kicker: Nick Andrasi  Punter: Aiden Spitler

2024 Schedule
IUP opens the 2024 schedule with three consecutive road games, beginning Thursday, September 5 with a 7:00 p.m. kickoff at Ashland.
 
IUP opens the home portion of the schedule on Saturday, September 28 against Clarion. From there, IUP plays host to Slippery Rock (October 5), Seton Hill (October 19) and Kutztown (November 16; or PSAC Championship).
 
A full release of kickoff times and game promotions will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Follow
For coverage of the IUP football program, follow the Crimson Hawks on X (Twitter) and Instagram @IUPfootball and online at IUPathletics.com.
 

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