Augustana threw more passes last season -- 13.6 per game -- than in the previous two years combined, but the number could get even bigger next year.

Mchenrycountysports.com quotes incoming freshman wide receiver Jordan Peart as saying Augustana is going away from the Wing-T offense that won it four consecutive Division III national championships in the 1980s.

"Coach (Jim) Barnes said they're going to a spread offense," Peart said. "They're going to open it up more, and they only have a couple of receivers now. I feel like I'll have a good opportunity to go in and contribute."

Augustana confirmed the change in system.

Last season, the Vikings were 71-for-136 passing for 894 yards and six touchdowns against four interceptions. It was the highest completion percentage in Augustana's recent history, 52.2 percent, with the most passes thrown.