PITTSBURG -- Pittsburg State University head football coach Tom Anthony announced today (Apr. 17) the Gorillas have selected 2026 team captains.

Anthony revealed five captains as a result of the team vote:  redshirt sophomore linebacker Blake Carr (Clyde, Texas), graduate linebacker Zach Coenen (Cassville, Mo.), redshirt senior wide receiver Greyson Holbert (Overland Park, Kan.), senior tight end Jaydon Knight and redshirt junior tight end Luke Niggemann.

Coenen also served as a team captain during the 2025 season, while the remaining four players are first-time captain selections.
 
Pitt State will enter the 2026 campaign with high aspirations once again following an 10-3 season last fall. The Gorillas claimed their third MIAA Championship in the last four seasons and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II national playoffs, making the program's fourth straight postseason playoff appearance. Pitt State was ranked No. 6 in the final 2025 AFCA NCAA Division II Top 25 poll released Dec. 22.

Pitt State's Spring Game was canceled earlier today due to the threat of inclement weather. The Gorillas will open the 2026 season on Thursday, Aug. 27, against two-time defending NCAA Division II national champion Ferris State University at Carnie Smith Stadium.