THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026
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PLAYER DETAILS · 2026
Summary
Sam Schmiesing appears in Dayton's 2026 roster snapshot retrieved 2026-10-02. Position: LB; Jersey: 8; Listed class: Jr.; Height: 6 ft 1 in; Weight: 205 lb; Hometown: Piqua, OH; School/prep entry (as listed): Piqua. This is a summary of supplied roster fields, not an individually researched biography. Confirm current information with the school.
Checked 2026-10-29 · Sources: SportsDataverse — retained 2026 NCAA roster snapshot (October 2)
Background
Sam Schmiesing’s Dayton biography records first-team All-Ohio recognition in 2022, first-team All-Southwest Ohio honors in 2021 and 2022, three first-team Miami Valley League selections and a 2022 captaincy at Piqua. His team won MVL titles in 2020 and 2021. His earlier Dayton account includes 2023 and 2024 PFL Academic Honor Roll recognition. The official profile lists Senior and 222 pounds, compared with Jr. and 205 pounds in the saved roster.
Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: SportsDataverse — retained 2026 NCAA roster snapshot (October 2) · Sam Schmiesing - Football - University of Dayton Athletics
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