Along with Chic Harley, he led the 1916 and 1917 Ohio State teams coached by John Wilce to consecutive undefeated seasons and Western / Big Ten Conference championships.
Yerges' "good generalship" was credited with being "one of the biggest factors" in Ohio State's success in those years.
[2] Yerges was selected as a first-team player on the 1917 All-Big Ten Conference football team.
[4] After the war, he played professional football for the Dayton Triangles, appearing in nine games, including seven as a starter, at quarterback and halfback during the 1919 season.
[8] Yerges served as the head coach of the Rice Owls men's basketball team for the 1921–22 season, compiling a record of 2–12.