2021 Simon Fraser football
ConferenceGreat Northwest Athletic Conference
Record1–7 (0–4 GNAC)
Head coach
  • Mike Rigell (interim; 1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorDan Dorazio (1st season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorJerome Erdman (1st season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadiumTerry Fox Field
2021 Great Northwest Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Central Washington $^  4 –0   8 –3  
Western Oregon  2 –2   4 –6  
Simon Fraser  0 –4   1 –7  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from AFCA Poll

The 2021 Simon Fraser football team represented Simon Fraser University (SFU) in the 2021 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). The team played its home game at Terry Fox Field in Burnaby, British Columbia. The team finished the season with an overall record of 1–7, going 0–4 in GNAC play. Simon Fraser was led by interim head coach Mike Rigell in his first season as the program's coach. On November 30, the university announced that Rigell would become the program's full-time head coach.[1]

The university's athletic teams previously used the name "Clan" and were commonly known as the "Clansmen"; the university retired those names in 2020.[2] Until a new name was picked, the athletic teams competed simply as "Simon Fraser" or "SFU".[3] On September 6, 2022, the university revealed that the athletic teams would now be known as the "Red Leafs".[4] The name was chosen after university officials consulted with several student groups and members from nine Indigenous Host Nations.[5]

Preseason

GNAC poll

The GNAC preseason prediction poll was released on August 10, 2021. Simon Fraser was predicted to finish 3rd (last) in the conference.[6]

Schedule

The game against Texas–Permian Basin was cancelled due to international travel restrictions on the US–Canada border relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 41:00 p.m.at Idaho*
ESPN+L 0–685,214
September 111:00 p.m.at No. 12 (Div. III) Linfield*
L 20–562,504
September 186:00 p.m.Central Washington
L 14–361,200
September 256:00 p.m.Western Oregon
  • Terry Fox Field
  • Burnaby, BC
L 7–241,296
October 26:00 p.m.Texas–Permian Basin*
  • Terry Fox Field
  • Burnaby, BC
No contest
October 1612:00 p.m.at Montana State–Northern*
W 30–31,000
October 234:00 p.m.at Angelo State*
L 10–513,310
October 301:00 p.m.at Western Oregon
L 3–421,578
November 131:00 p.m.at Central Washington
L 0–703,961

[8]

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position Year at Simon Fraser
Mike RigellInterim head coach
Offensive coordinator		1st
Dan DorazioCo-offensive coordinator
Offensive line		1st
Jerome ErdmanDefensive coordinator
Linebackers		1st
Wayne DickensSpecial teams coordinator
Defensive line
Recruiting coordinator		1st
Michael SpencerRunning backs1st
Jay PrepchukQuarterbacks1st
Cory DoughmanLinebackers1st
Marcus GrandisonCo-offensive pass game coordinator
Cornerbacks		1st
Michael BeckAssistant offensive line1st
Jon KlyneReceivers1st

Roster

2021 Simon Fraser football team roster

Quarterbacks

  •  2 Brandon Niksich – sophomore (6'5, 195)
  • 12 Luke Duxbury – freshman (6'0, 175)
  • 15 Key'Shaun Dorsey – freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 16 Justin Seiber – sophomore (6'2, 185)
  • 18 Richard Lugumire – freshman (6'1, 190)

Running backs

  • 20 Paul Thomas – junior (5'9, 190)
  • 23 Somto Anyadike – junior (5'11, 210)
  • 26 Mason Glover – junior (5'9, 200)
  • 27 Paolo Lujan – junior (5'10, 205)
  • 30 Jordan Sims – freshman (6'0, 195)
  • 35 Mansur Sarvari – freshman (6'1, 205)
  • James Nibbs – Redshirt (6'0, 215)

Wide receivers

  •  6 Riley Morrison – sophomore (5'8, 165)
  • 11 Robert Meadors – junior (6'2, 190)
  • 13 Ryan Naylor – sophomore (6'3, 200)
  • 14 Nate Hunt – sophomore (6'3, 200)
  • 17 Ethan Flynn – freshman (6'1, 195)
  • 36 Jean-Oliver Pitte – freshman (5'11, 180)
  • 46 Michael Dinoto – freshman (6'0, 175)
  • 74 Jacob Pohl – freshman (6'3, 205)
  • 82 Sam Davenport – freshman (6'1, 185)
  • 83 Aidan Pearce – junior (6'1, 190)
  • 84 Dallas Dixon – senior (6'4, 185)
  • 85 Brandon Johnson – freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 86 Andrew Hunt – freshman (6'4, 190)
  • 89 Caelin Johnson – freshman (6'2, 181)
  • Joe Lucas – Redshirt (6'0, 170)

Tight ends

  • 47 Brandon Fuchs – freshman (6'5, 235)
  • 80 Ethan Janto – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 230)
  • 81 Dylan McBratney – freshman (6'4, 230)
  

Offensive linemen

  • 56 Kai Tinker – freshman (6'1, 270)
  • 60 Connor Burns – freshman (6'4, 285)
  • 61 Nolan Finn – freshman (6'3, 275)
  • 62 Jacob Anderson – freshman (6'5, 290)
  • 64 Anthony Bolaños – freshman (5'11, 255)
  • 66 Christian Butenschoen – sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 69 Scott Maki – senior (6'4, 305)
  • 70 Reuben Buchanan – sophomore (6'1, 285)
  • 73 Aidan Corning – freshman (6'5, 285)
  • 75 Mark Ruby – sophomore (6'0, 265)
  • 77 Maliq Washington – freshman (5'11, 260)
  • 87 Dakota Lepine – freshman (6'3, 250)

Defensive linemen

  • 40 Isaac Evans – senior (6'3, 240)
  • 42 Jakob Mozill – junior (6'2, 220)
  • 44 Evan Noli – sophomore (6'2, 260)
  • 50 Ishmael Togi – freshman (5'11, 280)
  • 54 Tank Brewster – freshman (6'2, 265)
  • 65 Luca Iallonardo – freshman (6'3, 270)
  • 72 Vishaan Narayan – freshman (6'2, 285)
  • 90 Nate Gonzalez – freshman (6'3, 240)
  • 91 Aidan Estabrooks – freshman (6'2, 270)
  • 93 Lorenzo Brannon – freshman (6'0, 275)
  • 97 Jeremiah Famor – junior (6'0, 260)
  • 99 Devin Pott – junior (6'6, 235)
  

Linebackers

  •  9 Drew Nicholson – sophomore (6'2, 230)
  • 21 Jacob Wade – sophomore (5'11, 200)
  • 33 Griffin Barrett – senior (5'11, 230)
  • 45 Dayton Ingenhaag – freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 49 Isaac Muckian – junior (6'0, 205)
  • 52 Justice Kremler – senior (5'11, 220)
  • 53 Hayden Santsche – sophomore (6'2, 205)
  • 58 Nicolas Klingshirn – freshman (6'2, 225)

Defensive backs

  •  1 Gideone Kremler – freshman (6'0, 180)
  •  3 Brendan Lowry – senior (5'10, 190)
  •  4 Khaleeb Webb – junior (5'10, 185)
  •  5 Damon Lynch – junior (5'10, 185)
  •  8 Jerrell Cummings – sophomore (5'10, 185)
  • 10 Evan Currie – sophomore (6'3, 165)
  • 19 Kimo Hiu – freshman (5'10, 190)
  • 24 Jaden Severy – freshman (6'1, 185)
  • 25 Johari Hastings – freshman (5'10, 185)
  • 28 Kyle Huish – freshman (5'9, 180)
  • 29 Kolby Buljevic – junior (6'1, 195)
  • 31 Haydn Stomperud – freshman (5'10, 170)
  • 32 Joshua Phillips Verdugo – junior (5'10, 180)
  • 37 Emmanuel Adegboyega – freshman (6'2, 180)
  • 38 Riley Berfelo – freshman (5'10, 185)
  • 39 Antonio Cusati – freshman (6'0, 175)
  • 41 Drew Lirag – freshman (5'11, 180)

Special teams

  •  4 Ethan Beselt – senior (5'9, 185) RS
  • 48 Kees Metselaar – senior (6'3, 235) P/K
  • 82 Sam Davenport – freshman (6'1, 185) P
  • 88 Kristie Elliott – sophomore (5'8, 140) K

Game summaries

At Idaho

Simon Fraser at Idaho Vandals – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Simon Fraser 0 0 000
Vandals 21 19 21768

at Kibbie Dome, Moscow, Idaho

  • Date: September 4
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 5,214
  • Referee: Jeff Rink
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • IDHO – C. J. Jordan 21-yard run (Logan Prescott kick), 13:21. Vandals 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 1:37.
  • IDHO – Roshaun Johnson 6-yard run (Logan Prescott kick), 4:04. Vandals 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:39.
  • IDHO – Elisha Cummings 6-yard run (Logan Prescott kick), 0:02. Vandals 21–0. Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:12.

Second quarter

  • IDHO – Sam Davenport tackled in end zone, 13:02. Vandals 23–0.
  • IDHO – Roshaun Johnson 37-yard run (Logan Prescott kick), 12:19. Vandals 30–0. Drive: 2 plays, 40 yards, 0:36.
  • IDHO – Logan Prescott 21-yard field goal, 8:47. Vandals 33–0. Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards, 1:08.
  • IDHO – Roshaun Johnson 4-yard run (Logan Prescott kick), 0:38. Vandals 40–0. Drive: 8 plays, 31 yards, 2:40.

Third quarter

  • IDHO – Connor Whitney 4-yard pass from C. J. Jordan (Logan Prescott kick), 10:21. Vandals 47–0. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:01.
  • IDHO – Aundre Carter 1-yard run (Logan Prescott kick), 6:24. Vandals 54–0. Drive: 6 plays, 21 yards, 3:13.
  • IDHO – Hayden Hatten 71-yard pass from C. J. Jordan (Logan Prescott kick), 1:30. Vandals 61–0. Drive: 1 play, 71 yards, 0:11.

Fourth quarter

  • IDHO – Khalil Forehand 8-yard run (Logan Prescott kick), 8:12. Vandals 68–0. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:00.
StatisticsSFUIDHO
First downs930
Total yards127593
Rushing yards50316
Passing yards77277
Turnovers12
Time of possession32:5527:03
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Simon FraserPassingBrandon Niksich9/16, 77 yards, INT
RushingMason Glover16 rushes, 34 yards
ReceivingDallas Dixon4 receptions, 37 yards
IdahoPassingC. J. Jordan7/12, 161 yards, 2 TD
RushingRoshaun Johnson10 rushes, 87 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingHayden Hatten2 receptions, 106 yards, TD

At No. 12 (Div. III) Linfield

Simon Fraser at No. 13 (Div. III) Linfield Wildcats – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Simon Fraser 0 7 01320
No. 12 (Div. III) Wildcats 10 15 31056

at Memorial Stadium, McMinnville, Oregon

  • Date: September 11
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 2,504
  • Referee: Jeff Davis
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • LIN – Andrew Starkel 38-yard field goal, 7:48. Wildcats 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:57.
  • LIN – Connor Morton 21-yard run (Andrew Starkel kick), 5:17. Wildcats 10–0. Drive: 3 plays, 35 yards, 1:25.

Second quarter

  • LIN – Connor McNabb 9-yard pass from Wyatt Smith (Jayden Wilson run), 13:57. Wildcats 18–0. Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 1:43.
  • LIN – Devon Murray 31-yard pass from Wyatt Smith (Andrew Starkel kick), 5:24. Wildcats 25–0. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:27.
  • SFU – Caelin Johnson 1-yard pass from Justin Seiber (Kristie Elliott kick), 0:16. Wildcats 25–7. Drive: 13 plays, 78 yards, 5:03.

Third quarter

  • LIN – Jon Sedy 32-yard interception return (Andrew Starkel kick), 14:11. Wildcats 32–7.
  • LIN – Joel Valadez 42-yard pass from Wyatt Smith (Andrew Starkel kick), 12:09. Wildcats 39–7. Drive: 1 play, 42 yards, 0:11.
  • LIN – Andrew Starkel 34-yard field goal, 9:19. Wildcats 42–7. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 1:22.
  • LIN – Joel Valadez 10-yard pass from Wyatt Smith (Andrew Starkel kick), 4:31. Wildcats 49–7. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 3:24.
  • LIN – Spencer Lee 15-yard run (Andrew Starkel kick), 0:00. Wildcats 56–7. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:18.

Fourth quarter

  • SFU – Caelin Johnson 63-yard pass from Justin Seiber (kick failed), 5:03. Wildcats 56–13. Drive: 1 play, 63 yards, 0:11.
  • SFU – Caelin Johnson 11-yard pass from Justin Seiber (Kristie Elliott kick), 1:00. Wildcats 56–20. Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 1:38.
StatisticsSFULIN
First downs1825
Total yards346472
Rushing yards13159
Passing yards333313
Turnovers20
Time of possession30:5329:07
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Simon FraserPassingJustin Seiber26/43, 297 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJustin Seiber2 rushes, 8 yards
ReceivingCaelin Johnson9 receptions, 193 yards, 3 TD
LinfieldPassingWyatt Smith26/39, 307 yards, 4 TD
RushingConnor McNabb9 rushes, 73 yards
ReceivingJoel Valadez4 receptions, 96 yards, 2 TD

Simon Fraser kicker Kristie Elliott became the first female player in Canadian college football history to both play and score in a game.[9]

Central Washington

Central Washington Wildcats at Simon Fraser – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 8 7 71436
Simon Fraser 7 7 0014

at Terry Fox Field, Burnaby, British Columbia

  • Date: September 18
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 16 °C (61 °F)
  • Game attendance: 1,200
  • Referee: Wane Dallosto
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • CWU – Rashaad Boddie 4-yard run (J. J. Lemming pass to Isaac Crichton), 12:29. Wildcats 8–0. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 1:48.
  • SFU – Robert Meadors 12-yard pass from Justin Seiber (Kristie Elliott kick), 2:15. Wildcats 8–7. Drive: 2 plays, 12 yards, 0:12.

Second quarter

  • SFU – Mason Glover 18-yard run (Kristie Elliott kick), 12:19. Simon Fraser 14–8. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:31.
  • CWU – Tony Archie 36-yard pass from Quincey Glasper (Patrick Hegarty kick), 10:42. Wildcats 15–14. Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 2:56.

Third quarter

  • CWU – Rashaad Boddie 28-yard run (Patrick Hegarty kick), 11:54. Wildcats 22–14. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 2:56.

Fourth quarter

  • CWU – Cameron Daniels 1-yard run (Patrick Hegarty kick), 9:01. Wildcats 29–14. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 5:59.
  • CWU – Rashaad Boddie 87-yard run (Patrick Hegarty kick), 1:59. Wildcats 36–14. Drive: 3 plays, 90 yards, 1:01.
StatisticsCWUSFU
First downs2716
Total yards570343
Rushing yards37058
Passing yards200285
Turnovers33
Time of possession33:1626:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central WashingtonPassingJ. J. Lemming14/31, 147 yards, INT
RushingRashaad Boddie25 rushes, 279 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingTony Archie4 receptions, 71 yards, TD
Simon FraserPassingJustin Seiber23/50, 285 yards, TD, INT
RushingMason Glover4 rushes, 23 yards, TD
ReceivingRiley Morrison9 receptions, 76 yards

Western Oregon

Western Oregon Wolves at Simon Fraser – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Wolves 0 7 71024
Simon Fraser 0 0 707

at Terry Fox Field, Burnaby, British Columbia

  • Date: September 25
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game attendance: 1,296
  • Referee: M. Livingston
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsWOUSFU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Western OregonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Simon FraserPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Montana State–Northern

Simon Fraser at Montana State–Northern Lights – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Simon Fraser 6 17 0730
Lights 3 0 003

at Tilleman Field, Havre, Montana

  • Date: October 16
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. PDT/1:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 1,000
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsSFUMSUN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Simon FraserPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Montana State–NorthernPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Angelo State

Simon Fraser at Angelo State Rams – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Simon Fraser 0 3 7010
Rams 15 8 141451

at LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas

  • Date: October 23
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. PDT/6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 3,310
  • Referee: Jarvis Walker
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsSFUASU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Simon FraserPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Angelo StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Western Oregon

Simon Fraser at Western Oregon Wolves – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Simon Fraser 0 3 003
Wolves 7 20 15042

at McArthur Field, Monmouth, Oregon

  • Date: October 30
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game attendance: 1,578
  • Referee: Wane Dallosto
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsSFUWOU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Simon FraserPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Western OregonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Central Washington

Simon Fraser at Central Washington Wildcats – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Simon Fraser 0 0 000
Wildcats 28 28 7770

at Kibbie Dome, Moscow, Idaho

  • Date: November 13
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Overcast, 49 °F (9 °C)
  • Game attendance: 3,961
  • Referee: Michael Livings
  • Recap, Recap
StatisticsSFUCWU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Simon FraserPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Central WashingtonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. ↑ Frost, Steve (November 30, 2021). "SFU officially removes interim tag and makes Mike Rigell head football coach". Simon Fraser University Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ "SFU retires its varsity athletics team name". Simon Fraser University. August 12, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ "SFU Athletics Name Change". Simon Fraser University Athletics. August 12, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  4. ↑ Henderson, Will (September 6, 2022). "Simon Fraser University Announces New Varsity Team Name". Simon Fraser University Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ "2 years after dropping 'Clan' name, Simon Fraser teams to be known as 'Red Leafs'". CBC Sports. September 6, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Wildcats Picked To Win As GNAC Football Makes Its Return". August 10, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Football Game across the Border Canceled". UTPB Athletics. September 20, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2021 Football Schedule". Simon Fraser University Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ Prest, Andy (September 17, 2021). "North Vancouver's Kristie Elliott makes Canadian football history". North Shore News. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
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