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Power, McCullough earn AFCA All-America honors

Northwest Missouri State University senior Clayton Power and sophomore Kaleb McCullough were named to the 2025 AFCA Division II Coaches' All-America Teams announced today by the American Football Coaches Association.

Power, a defensive lineman from Stilwell, Kan., gained first-team status. McCullough, an offensive lineman from Humboldt, Iowa, earned second-team honors.

Power was a first-team all-MIAA pick and was named the league's Defensive Lineman of the Year. Power ranked second in the MIAA in quarterback sacks (7.5). Power tied for No. 7 in the MIAA in tackles-for-loss (10.0). Power started all 12 games and registered 40 total tackles. He tied for the team lead in interceptions (2). The Bearcat defensive unit led the MIAA in scoring defense (18.0 ppg), total defense (283.9 yards/game), passing defense (159.3 yards/game), defensive passing efficiency (102.6), fewest first downs allowed (188 - 15.7/game) and third-down conversions (29.6%).

McCullough also gained first-team all-MIAA status. He started all 12 games at left tackle. The Bearcat offensive line unit allowed the fewest sacks (15) in the MIAA in 2025. The Bearcats led the MIAA in total touchdowns scored (53), rushing touchdowns (32) and rushing offense (243.1 yards/game).
 
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