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- ↑ Zupanic, Jeffrey (May 9, 2013). "Vince Kehres selected as new head coach of Mount Union football team following father's retirement". Alliance Review. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Toledo football to hire Mount Union coach Vince Kehres". Toledo Blade. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ↑ "Vince Kehres profile - Mount Union". Mount Union University. 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2013.