Bowling Green State University Athletics
2019 Men's Soccer Roster
Champe, Jacob
Jersey Number 23
Jacob Champe
- Position:
- Forward/Midfielder
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Westerville, Ohio
- High School:
- Westerville South
- Prev School:
- Univ. of Charleston
Bio
2019
Did not see match action.
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
Attended the University of Charleston as a freshman, before transferring to BGSU for the 2018-19 academic year.
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-year letterwinner at Westerville South H.S. (’17) under coaches Aaron Linden and Wynleux Henderson ... a two-time All-Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) First-Team selection for the Wildcats ... also named to the all-district first team, and earned All-Ohio Honorable Mention ... captained the team as both a junior and a senior.
PERSONAL
Jacob David Champe was born on Jan. 5, 1999, in Westerville, Ohio ... son of Kipp and Kristine Champe ... the oldest of three children ... has a brother, Marcus, and a sister, Emma ... a criminal justice major at BGSU ... favorite athlete is Wayne Rooney ... lists his grandfather as his biggest influence.
CHAMPE ON BGSU
“I chose BGSU because the school, team, and community are all one family, and that’s something you can’t find anywhere else. I am excited to prepare for my future in the classroom as well as on the field. Coach Nichols and the staff here have created something special and I can’t wait to get started – Talons up!”
COACH NICHOLS ON CHAMPE
“Jacob’s approach to training and to his teammates is tremendous and his potential for improvement is very high. Overall, Jacob is a real positive addition to the squad. “
Did not see match action.
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
Attended the University of Charleston as a freshman, before transferring to BGSU for the 2018-19 academic year.
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-year letterwinner at Westerville South H.S. (’17) under coaches Aaron Linden and Wynleux Henderson ... a two-time All-Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) First-Team selection for the Wildcats ... also named to the all-district first team, and earned All-Ohio Honorable Mention ... captained the team as both a junior and a senior.
PERSONAL
Jacob David Champe was born on Jan. 5, 1999, in Westerville, Ohio ... son of Kipp and Kristine Champe ... the oldest of three children ... has a brother, Marcus, and a sister, Emma ... a criminal justice major at BGSU ... favorite athlete is Wayne Rooney ... lists his grandfather as his biggest influence.
CHAMPE ON BGSU
“I chose BGSU because the school, team, and community are all one family, and that’s something you can’t find anywhere else. I am excited to prepare for my future in the classroom as well as on the field. Coach Nichols and the staff here have created something special and I can’t wait to get started – Talons up!”
COACH NICHOLS ON CHAMPE
“Jacob’s approach to training and to his teammates is tremendous and his potential for improvement is very high. Overall, Jacob is a real positive addition to the squad. “
BGSU MSOC: USMNT GOAT (Lucas Kleimeyer)
Wednesday, September 17
Off The Pitch: Andrew Shaffer (Sept. 11, 2025)
Thursday, September 11
Eric Nichols Post-Match Interview (Sept. 5, 2025)
Saturday, September 06
Off The Pitch: Bennett Painter (Sept. 3, 2025)
Thursday, September 04
