HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) —The Hope College football team is projected to contend for a third consecutive MIAA title this fall. The Flying Dutchmen topped the 2022 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll with 10 points and three first-place votes.
Hope finished one point ahead of second-place Albion College and two points of third-place Trine University in the seven-team poll. Olivet College finished fourth in the poll with 21 points and was followed by Adrian College (26), Alma College (31) and Kalamazoo College (36). Coaches could not vote for their own teams. Albion and Trine each received two first-place votes. The Flying Dutchmen were MIAA co-champs with Albion in 2021.
Hope kicks off the 2022 season on Saturday, Sept, 3, at 1 p.m. against Aurora University (Ill.) at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The Flying Dutchmen’s MIAA opener is Saturday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. against Adrian at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
Led by head coach Peter Stuursma, Hope returns seven all-league performers this season, including three first-team selections: senior defensive back Brady Howe, junior wide receiver Terrell Harris, and junior offensive tackle Luke Marsh.
