Muskingum football Head Coach Erik Ieuter has announced the selection of the captains for the 2022 season. Senior quarterback Jordan Garrett, senior wide receiver Zuri Edmondson, senior linebacker Tristan Howell, and sophomore linebacker Austin Willforth will lead Muskingum this season.
Garrett, a two-time captain for the Muskies, rewrote the record books a season ago with his stellar play. Garrett was named the OAC Offensive Player of the Week three times last year, and started all 10 games under center for Muskingum. Last season, Garrett tallied school records in passing yards (2,323), passing touchdowns (20), passing attempts (333), passing completions (194), touchdowns in a game (7), and total offense (2,429 yards). Garrett also set numerous single-game records, including total offense in a game (492), passing completions in a game (41), and passing attempts in a game (58).
Edmondson also enjoyed a record-breaking season last year, including a D3football.com Team of the Week nomination for his standout performance in Muskingum's win at Capital. Against the Comets, Edmondson set the school record for receiving yards in a game with 266, the school record for receptions in a game with 17, and he also tied the school record for touchdown receptions in a game with three. On the year, Edmondson made 54 receptions for 824 yards and seven touchdowns. Edmondson's 824 receiving yards rank second in program history for a single season. Edmondson also averaged 15.3 yards-per-reception last season.
Howell, a first-time captain for Muskingum, started in six games last year. In just six games, Howell recorded 53 tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, and two interceptions including a game-sealing pick in Muskingum's 33-31 win over Ohio Northern. Using his veteran leadership, Howell will help guide a young Muskie defense during the 2022 campaign.
Willforth will also serve as a first-time captain for Muskingum this year after competing in eight games during his freshman season. Willforth tallied 29 tackles and two tackles for a loss to help guide Muskingum's defense. Along with Howell, Willforth will look to guide a young Muskie defense into the 2022 season.
The Muskies open their season on Saturday, September 10, when they travel to Ferrum for a nonconference matchup. Game time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Muskingum will open OAC action on Saturday, September 17, when they host Capital. The game also marks Muskingum's 100th Homecoming and the grand-opening of the Bullock Health and Wellness Complex. Game time at the BHWC is set for 7:00 p.m.