2007: Squad member. Saw action in two games. Went 6-14-0 for 96 yards. Threw a TD pass at Ferris State. Named to the GLIAC all-academic team.

2006:  Squad Member

2005: Redshirted.

High School: Lettered in football at Franklin High School under Jesse Miller. All-state, all-conference and all-suburban. Named to the Old Spice Red Zone Team as one of the top 50 players in the United States in 2005. Set state career records for TD passes (93) and yards with 9,508.

Personal: Likes to fish. Undecided on major. Son of Mary and Dave Hempel. Born on November 26, 1986.