Game recap
Cougars Outlast Yellow Jackets for Homecoming Win
Wallace powered the comeback with two touchdowns and 138 rushing yards.
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UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS · FORT WAYNE, IN
Azariah
Wallace
Running Back · No. 33
5'11"200 LB550 SQUAT320 BENCH305 CLEAN
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2025 · TRUE FRESHMANFIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCEMSFA Midwest League · 805 rushing yards · 9 touchdowns ↗2025 TRUE FRESHMANHIGHLIGHT REEL
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Career coverage
Verified articles, honors, game recaps and milestone performances from Azariah Wallace’s college career.
FRESHMAN CAMPAIGN
2025 Season
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Local media
Saint Francis edges Defiance in Saturday thriller, 37–34
Local coverage highlights Wallace's 138-yard, two-touchdown performance.
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Game recap
(RV) SF Earns Thrilling Road Win Against (RV) SXU
Wallace led Saint Francis on the ground with 59 rushing yards.
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(RV) SF Upsets No. 22 ONU, 30–22
A 24-yard fourth-quarter score and late touchdown helped seal the upset.
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No. 22 Football Rolls Past St. Francis (Ill.), 42–24
Wallace ran for 101 yards and scored twice in the conference win.
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Award
Wallace Named MSFA Midwest League Offensive Player of the Week
His first career conference Player of the Week honor.
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Game recap
No. 21 Cougars Overpower Eagles, 63–20, on Senior Day
Wallace opened the scoring with a two-yard rushing touchdown.
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Honor
14 Cougars Earn All-Midwest League Honors
Wallace earned First Team All-Midwest League recognition at running back.
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Postseason
No. 19 Cougars Survive and Advance to NAIA FCS Second Round
Wallace contributed 42 rushing yards in the postseason victory.
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SOPHOMORE CAMPAIGN · ACTIVE
2026 Season
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2026 SEASON · THROUGH OCT 3205RUSHING YARDS
54 ATT3.8 AVG4 TD
VS. ST. FRANCIS (IL) · OCT 314 carries · 44 rushing yards · 2 touchdowns · 8-yard long · 1 reception for 9 yards
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University feature
Athletics Highlights: Football
The University of Saint Francis recognizes freshman running back Azariah Wallace for earning First Team honors following the Cougars’ 10–3 season and NAIA playoff run.
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Season preview
NAIA Football Preview: MSFA Mideast Division
Wallace and Drew Wheat are identified as the headliners in the Saint Francis backfield.
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National honor
Azariah Wallace Named to the Top 99 Returning Players in NAIA Football
Recognition following a freshman season of 805 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.
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Game preview
Week 0: Key NAIA Matchups to Watch in College Football
The Week 0 preview identifies Azariah Wallace and Drew Wheat as returning running backs in an experienced Saint Francis offense entering the 2026 season.
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Season opener preview
PREVIEW: Cougars Football to Open 2026 Campaign with a Top-20 Road Test
Saint Francis' season-opening preview highlights Azariah Wallace as one of the Top 99 returning players in NAIA football ahead of the road matchup with Campbellsville.
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Game recap
No. 14 Campbellsville Rolls Past No. 17 Saint Francis in Season Opener
The game recap specifically notes Campbellsville's fourth-down stop of Azariah Wallace at the six-yard line during the opening quarter.
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Cougars Drop Week 0 Game to No. 14 Campbellsville
Azariah Wallace carried 10 times for 32 yards, tying Braxton Brooks for the Saint Francis team lead in rushing yards in the season opener.
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Athlete spotlight
Preferred Auto: College Athlete of the Month - Azariah Wallace
The Fort Wayne feature recognizes Azariah Wallace as Preferred Auto's College Athlete of the Month for August and spotlights the Saint Francis sophomore running back.
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Game preview
PREVIEW: Cougars to Travel West Looking for a Bounce-Back Win
Saint Francis' road-game preview identifies Azariah Wallace and Braxton Brooks as the Cougars' ground-game leaders after each rushed for 32 yards in the season opener.
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Game preview
PREVIEW: Cougars Preparing for 2026 Home Opener
The Franciscan Bowl preview identifies Azariah Wallace as Saint Francis' leading back through two games with 19 carries for 62 yards.
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Game recap
SF Drops Home Opener
The official Franciscan Bowl recap highlights Azariah Wallace's five-yard touchdown run, which opened the scoring against Marian.
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Local media
Saint Francis Falls in Franciscan Bowl to Marian, Drops First Three Games
21Alive's local game report details Azariah Wallace finishing Saint Francis' opening drive with a five-yard rushing touchdown for the game's first score.
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Opponent recap
#12 Football Retains Franciscan Bowl Crown with Stifling Defensive Performance
Marian's opponent recap credits Azariah Wallace with opening the scoring on a five-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
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Conference roundup
Week Two Recap: Madonna & IWU Remain Undefeated
The conference roundup identifies Azariah Wallace as Saint Francis' leading rusher with 26 yards and credits him with the Cougars' five-yard touchdown against Marian.
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Game preview
PREVIEW: Football Prepares for New Opponent
The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods preview identifies Azariah Wallace as Saint Francis' ground-game leader through three contests with 88 yards on 27 carries and one touchdown.
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Game result
Saint Francis 54, St. Mary-Woods 14 — Official Box Score
The corrected official statistics credit Azariah Wallace with 13 carries for 73 yards and a 13-yard touchdown run in Saint Francis' first win of the season.
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Game recap
Cougars Use a Complete Team Effort in Win
The official postgame recap highlights Azariah Wallace's 13-yard third-quarter touchdown and identifies him as Saint Francis' rushing leader with 73 yards.
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Game preview
PREVIEW: Cougars to Host the Fighting Saints for Homecoming Game
The Homecoming preview identifies Azariah Wallace as Saint Francis' leading rusher through four games with 40 carries for 161 yards and two touchdowns.
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Opponent preview
Football Game Notes #4: St. Francis (0-4) at Saint Francis, Ind. (1-3)
The opponent game notes identify Azariah Wallace and Drew Wheat as the Cougars' primary ball carriers and list Wallace as Saint Francis' leading rusher with 40 carries for 161 yards entering the Homecoming matchup.
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Game result
Saint Francis 47, St. Francis (IL) 14 — Official Box Score
Azariah Wallace scored twice in the Homecoming victory, finishing with 14 carries for 44 yards and adding one reception for nine yards.
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Game recap
Running Wild: Cougars Churn for 278 Yards in Homecoming Win
The official Homecoming recap highlights Azariah Wallace's one-yard first-quarter touchdown and his second rushing score early in the second quarter as Saint Francis defeated St. Francis (Illinois), 47–14.
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Game preview
PREVIEW: Cougars Looking to Make it Three Straight
The Judson game preview identifies Azariah Wallace as the leader of the Saint Francis rushing attack with 54 carries for 205 yards and four touchdowns through five games.
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Game recap
Cougars Score Early and Often in Road Win
The official road-game recap highlights Azariah Wallace's seven-yard touchdown run, which capped an all-rushing drive and extended Saint Francis' lead to 35–0 in a 70–7 victory over Judson.
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