After a dominant 66–21 win over conference opponent Southwest Baptist, the tenth-ranked UIndy Greyhounds have clinched at least a share of the 2025 GLVC Football Championship.
The Greyhounds boast the second-best scoring offense in all of NCAA Division II, averaging 48.6 points per game, trailing only the nation’s top-ranked team, Ferris State, according to the NCAA.
Senior quarterback Gavin Sukup continues to lead the charge for UIndy, averaging 285 passing yards and more than three touchdown passes per game. Sukup had a record-breaking performance against Southwest Baptist, setting new program records for both single-season and career passing touchdowns, per UIndy Athletics.
“It’s a blessing to go down in the record books,” Sukup said. “I’m very excited about where we are as a team right now. We’ve adjusted really well as the season has gone on, and I’m even more excited about the opportunities ahead of us.”
With one regular season game left on the schedule, the focus now shifts to closing out the year on a high note and preparing for what could be a deep playoff run. The Hounds’ last regular season contest is against Upper Iowa. A win would secure the GLVC title outright and likely earn them the right to host a home playoff game, an opportunity they’ll be eager to seize in front of their fans.
“Having the opportunity to come back home and win the conference on our home turf is an amazing feeling,” said redshirt sophomore Brandon Stuckey. “We’re blessed to be able to do it here in front of our friends and family.”
Stuckey, a 2024 All-GLVC First Team selection, anchors the Hounds’ offensive line at center, serving as the steady presence who sets the tone for a unit that’s paved the way for the conference’s most consistent offense. While the offense has grabbed headlines, the Greyhounds’ defense has quietly established itself as one of the conference’s best units. The UIndy defense ranks first in the GLVC in sacks, interceptions and yards allowed per game, according to the GLVC.
The Hounds are led defensively by Danny Royster and Jalen Wilson. Royster ranks second in the conference in sacks, while Wilson ranks eighth in total tackles.
Under head coach Chris Keevers, the Hounds have won four GLVC Championships, but are winless in postseason play. This trend, of course, is one that the players would love to end.
“We have a huge chip on our shoulder after all the let downs in the past,” said Stuckey. “During my time here, we haven’t made it out of the first round. We have become known for being a great regular season team, but not playing well in the postseason. We certainly want to change that.”
With momentum on their side and an outright conference title within reach, the Greyhounds are focused on turning regular-season domination into postseason success. Led by record-setting quarterback Gavin Sukup, award-winning offensive lineman Brandon Stuckey, and defensive standouts Danny Royster and Jalen Wilson, UIndy has the talent and leadership to make a statement on the national stage.
After years of early playoff exits, the Hounds are determined to rewrite the narrative and prove that this team is built not just to dominate the GLVC, but to compete among the best in NCAA Division II football.
