2018 College of the Canyons Football News

Mills Inks NLI, Lands at North Carolina Central University
Mills Inks NLI, Lands at North Carolina Central University

June 24, 2019

COC sophomore defensive back Bryan Mills is headed to North Carolina Central University in Durham.

COC sophomore Raeshawn Roland signs NLI with the University of Montana.
Roland Heading to University of Montana After Signing NLI

June 18, 2019

COC sophomore defensive back Raeshawn Roland moves on to the University of Montana after earning all-conference and all-state team honors for the Cougars in 2018.

COC offensive lineman Nick Harman signs a National Letter of Intent with Campbell University.
Harman Inks Letter of Intent to Attend Campbell University

June 04, 2019

Harman, who earned All-SCFA First-Team honors as a sophomore, moves to Campbell University after a two-year Cougar career.

Tariq Speights participates in 2019 COC commencement ceremony.
All-American Tariq Speights Signs with Eastern Michigan

May 31, 2019

Speights was named both the conference and state 2018 Defensive Player of the Year award, in addition to earning All-American honors.

College of the Canyons wide receiver Marquise Brown vs. Orange Coast College in 2016.
Baltimore Ravens Make Marquise Brown First Round Pick

April 25, 2019

Brown, who attended COC in 2016 before playing two seasons at Oklahoma University, was the first wide receiver selected in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Southern California Football Association logo.
14 Cougars Recognized on SCFA Scholar-Athlete Team

March 01, 2019

The 14 honorees produced by Canyons tops the class of 11 Cougar players who earned Scholar-Athlete honors in 2017.

College of the Canyons defensive back Michael Nacnac will move on to Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa after signing with the first-year NAIA program on Feb. 11, 2019. —Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director
Cougar Safety Nacnac Signs With Clarke University

February 13, 2019

Nacnac will move on to the NAIA program located in Dubuque, Iowa after a two-year career with the Cougars.

College of the Canyons offensive tackle Justice Spates, quarterback Andrew Brito, defensive lineman Johnny Morrison III and defensive back Khalid Taylor each signed a National Letter of Intent during a brief ceremony in front of the college’s Hall of Fame wall on Wednesday. — Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director
Four More Cougars Sign With Four-Year Schools

February 06, 2019

COC offensive tackle Justice Spates, quarterback Andrew Brito, defensive lineman Johnny Morrison III and defensive back Khalid Taylor each signed a National Letter of Intent during a brief ceremony in front of the college’s Hall of Fame wall on Wednesday.

COC kicker linebacker Tariq Speights and kicker Tanner Brown were named CCCFCA All-Americans, and were joined by quarterback Wyatt Eget, wide receiver Brandon Pierce and defensive back Raeshawn Roland on Region III All-California team.
Speights and Brown Named All-Americans, Five Cougars Earn All-State Honors

December 28, 2018

COC kicker linebacker Tariq Speights and kicker Tanner Brown were named CCCFCA All-Americans, and were joined by quarterback Wyatt Eget, wide receiver Brandon Pierce and defensive back Raeshawn Roland on All-State team.

College of the Canyons sophomores quarterback Wyatt Eget (University of Tennessee at Martin) and wide receiver Jarrin Pierce (Middle Tennessee State University) signed their NLIs during a ceremony at the college on Dec. 19. 
—Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director
Four Cougars Sign National Letters of Intent

December 22, 2018

Canyons sophomores quarterback Wyatt Eget (University of Tennessee at Martin) and wide receiver Jarrin Pierce (Middle Tennessee State University) signed their NLIs during a ceremony at the college on Dec. 19.

College of the Canyons freshman linebacker Tariq Speights finished the 2018 season with a team-best 76 total tackles, four sacks, eight tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception through 11 contests. — Jacob Velarde/COC Sports Information
Speights Named Defensive Player of the Year, Iacenda Coach of the Year as 16 Cougars Claim All-SCFA Honors

November 30, 2018

Canyons freshman linebacker Tariq Speights finished the 2018 season with a team-best 76 total tackles, four sacks, eight tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception through 11 contests.

College of the Canyons football will host Ventura College in a CCCAA Regional Playoff game at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.
No. 1 Canyons to Host No. 4 Ventura in CCCAA Playoff Game

November 15, 2018

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Cougar Stadium.

College of the Canyons finished the 2018 regular season a perfect 10-0 to win the SCFA National Division, Northern League Championship. Jacob Velarde/COC Sports Information.
No. 1 Cougars Finish Regular Season Perfect 10-0 to Claim Conference Title

November 11, 2018

The 2018 Southern California Football Association (SCFA) National Division, Northern League championship is the second won under head coach Ted Iacenda.

College of the Canyons football will host Bakersfield College on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
No. 1 Canyons to Host No. 18 Bakersfield in Week 10 Matchup

November 10, 2018

Canyons (9-0, 4-0) is looking to become just the fifth team in program history to finish the regular season undefeated.

All veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to attend Saturday's COC football game vs. Bakersfield College free of charge.
Cougar Football Invites All Veterans and Military Personnel to Saturday's Game

November 09, 2018

All Veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to attend Saturday's game vs. Bakersfield College free of charge (with valid ID).

College of the Canyons football vs. Ventura College on Oct. 27, 2018.
No. 2 Canyons Overpowers No. 5 Ventura 31-7, Moves to 8-0

October 28, 2018

The Cougars (8-0, 3-0) recorded six turnovers in the game as the state’s top ranked defensive unit put on a dominating display.