The Fort Hays State football team had 38 student-athletes named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll, with five Tigers receiving superlative honors for their performance both academically and athletically. Josh Shaw was one of six conference student-athletes to earn both the MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award and the MIAA Academic Excellence Award. The MIAA Academic Excellence Award requires a 4.00 GPA, while the MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award demands a 3.50 GPA, with at least two terms of attendance at the certifying institution, and the student-athlete must also earn All-MIAA honors during the current season.

By the Numbers
  • 38 student-athletes named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll
  • 5 Tigers received superlative academic honors
  • 4 Tigers received the MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award
  • 2 Tigers received the MIAA Academic Excellence Award
Bottom Line

The Fort Hays State football team's exceptional academic performance, with 38 players on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and multiple students receiving prestigious academic awards, reflects the program's commitment to excellence on and off the field.