HELENA, Mont. – The College of Idaho had a banner showing in the 2025 Frontier Conference Football West Division awards, with 12 Yotes earning First- and Second-Team All-Conference honors and key postseason awards announced Thursday.
Patterson Named Offensive Lineman of the Year
Senior offensive lineman Ashton Patterson was voted the Frontier West Offensive Lineman of the Year, highlighted by his consistent play protecting the Yotes' quarterbacks and opening holes for the College of Idaho rushing attack.
Moroski, Jewell Recognized for Coaching Excellence
Head coach Mike Moroski was named Frontier West Coach of the Year after leading the Yotes to a perfect 6-0 division record and securing the West Division title. Under Moroski's guidance, College of Idaho earned a first-round bye in the NAIA Football Championship Series with the No. 8 national seed, hosting a playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29.
Defensive coordinator and associate head coach Chris Jewell earned Frontier West Assistant Coach of the Year honors for his role in guiding a Yote defense that ranked at the top of the conference.
12 Yotes Receive All-Conference Recognition
College of Idaho led the West Division with 12 players named to the First- and Second-Team All-Conference.
First Team:
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RB Rylie Byington, So., Nampa, Idaho
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OL Ashton Patterson, Sr., Turlock, Calif.
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OL Nathan McClelland, So., Richland, Wash.
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DB Tanner Steele, R-Jr., Vale, Ore.
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DB Dee'Shon Swafford, R-Sr., San Diego, Calif.
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LB Elton Saole-Su'e, So., Kapolei, Hawaii
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DL Tucker French, Jr., Boise, Idaho
Second Team:
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OL Dawson Packwood, Gr., Clarkston, Wash.
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TE Torey Watkins, Sr., Snohomish, Wash.
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WR Travis Marieiro, Jr., Tracy, Calif.
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LB Willie White, R-Jr., Homedale, Idaho
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DL Matthew Iwamizu, R-Sr., Grants Pass, Ore.
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DB Mason Priddy, Jr., Vancouver, Wash.
Honorable Mention:
Looking Ahead
The Yotes now prepare to host their NAIA Football Championship Series first-round game Saturday, Nov. 29 at 1pm, looking to extend their successful 2025 campaign.
