In a flurry of turnovers, penalties, questionable coaching decisions and all around bad play, the Griffons watched their storybook season turn into a nightmare in their final game.

This slip up by the Griffons not only costs them a home playoff game, but maybe the playoffs all-together. The Mineral Water Bowl may even be in doubt because of the debacle at Truman State 37-28. (Full story)

Every Saturday this year, dark clouds have hovered over as the Griffons take the football field.  The displays of thunder and lighting can be seen by watching the Missouri Western running game.  The talented two-some of Thomas Hodges and La’Darrian Page at running back have been more deserving of nickname better than the cliché “Thunder and Lighting” though.  Forecasts have been calling for a St. Joseph Squall.

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The Griffons are playoff ready as they closed out a close game, against a good team, in the fourth quarter. The defense made key plays in critical situations and the offense scored at least 30 points for the eighth time this season. i> 

 With post-season play hanging in the balance, Missouri Western (8-2 overall, 6-2 conference) overcame a stubborn Mules team with some clutch, impressive special teams play. (Full story)

Western’s defense has a strong showing against Fort Hays

Missouri Western’s defense played a big role in the Griffons, 37-9 victory as they held the Fort Hays Tigers to just 208 total yards of offense.

The Griffons (4-2) got on the board early when lineback­er Jacob Schoonover intercepted a pass and ran it back 26 yards to put the Griffons on the scoreboard. La’Darrian Page added a 14-yard touchdown run to put the Griffons up 14-0 at the end of the first quarter. (Full story)

The Griffon defense failed to stop any of the three running backs the Washburn Ichabods put into the game on Saturday in their second straight loss at home 31-24. (Full story)

Western loses to Washburn, 31-24. More information to come.

A stunned silence hit the once hostile crowd in “The Jungle” as Cedric Houston, a Griffons wide receiver, crossed the goal line with 22 seconds left on the clock.

“When I caught that ball, it felt wonderful,” said Houston. “The heat, the crowd, it all meant nothing after that catch.”

That catch gave the Griffons 38-32 lead over the No. 7 team in the nation, which became 39-32 with a Dustin Strickler extra point to cap off the win against all odds.

The Griffons’ defense gave Missouri Western the opportunity to win after the offense stalled with 1:30 left on the clock. Pitt State was in their two-minute offense, trying to march down the field with less than a minute left. (Full story)