Five IUP Football Players Earn Academic All-District Honors
Five players from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) football team have been awarded College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors. This announcement was made on Tuesday and acknowledges their exceptional academic performances and athletic contributions during the season.
IUP Football Players Achieve Academic Honors
The recognized athletes are:
- Dinari Clacks
- Parker Gregg
- Matthew Nelson
- Randy Okungu
- Connor Shamany
To qualify for these honors, each player maintained a minimum GPA of 3.5 and participated in at least 70% of the team’s games during the season. Notably, Okungu and Shamany also earned All-PSAC recognition earlier in the fall semester.
Impact on the 2025 Season
During the 2025 football season, these five players contributed significantly to the team’s success. They collectively participated in 55 games. Under their performance, the Crimson Hawks advanced to the NCAA regional playoffs and hosted a game against Assumption.
IUP finished the season as co-champions of the PSAC West, achieving a commendable 5-1 record in conference play. However, their journey in the PSAC Championship Game ended with a defeat against Kutztown.
These academic accolades highlight the commitment of the IUP football team to excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
