Bloomsburg Athletics

Eric Miller '00 authored one of the most decorated quarterback careers in Bloomsburg University football history and helped elevate the Huskies to national prominence at the NCAA Division II level. A Business Management major, Miller redshirted in 1996 before claiming the starting quarterback role in 1997 and holding it through the 2000 season. Over that span, Bloomsburg compiled a 42-17 record and captured PSAC championships in 1996, 1997 and 2000, culminating in a run to the 2000 NCAA Division II National Championship Game.

Miller's impact on the program's record book remains profound more than two decades later. He stands No. 1 in school history in career passing yards per game (241.1), career touchdown passes (70), season completion percentage (63.3%), touchdown passes in a season (39), and touchdown passes in a single game (five, accomplished twice in 2000). He also ranks among the top three all-time in career passing yards (7,474), career completions (527), career completion percentage (57.5%) and career passing attempts (915). At the conference level, Miller finished his career ranked among the PSAC's all-time leaders in total touchdowns, passing touchdowns, passing yards and total offense.

His senior season defined both his legacy and one of the most memorable campaigns in program history. The 2000 Huskies went 12-3 overall, including a perfect 6-0 mark in PSAC play, and powered through the NCAA playoffs behind a record-setting offense. Miller set the NCAA Division II playoff record for touchdown passes in a single tournament (17) and ranks second in passing yards in a single postseason (1,237). Bloomsburg's offense established Division II playoff records for total points (176) and total offensive yards (2,114) during that run.

In the first round against Saginaw Valley State, Miller threw five touchdown passes and added a rushing score in a 46-32 victory. He followed with four touchdown passes in a 38-14 quarterfinal win over Northwood. In the national semifinal versus UC Davis, Miller delivered one of the signature performances in school history, throwing for 385 yards and five touchdowns while leading a 29-point fourth-quarter surge in a 58-48 comeback victory. He capped his career in the national championship game, accounting for four touchdowns in a resilient effort against Delta State.

While the statistics are historic, Miller's influence extended beyond the box score. After an 0-2 start in 2000, Bloomsburg won 12 straight games, thriving in high-pressure, elimination settings. Miller's command of the offense, competitive edge and belief in his teammates were central to that transformation and to establishing Bloomsburg as a Division II national contender.
 
Eric Miller's career reflects sustained excellence, championship leadership and a standard of performance that continues to define Bloomsburg football.