https://www.saintfranciscougars.com en-us https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260506nn97zd The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team has announced its schedule for the 2026 season. Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260506nn97zd https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251222mcjdyi The Victory Sports Network (VSN) announced its 2025 NAIA Football All-American Team and individual award winners, with Marquise Cross and Bronson Kooy representing the University of Saint Francis (Ind.). Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251222mcjdyi https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251129wfcg0k The No. 19 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team fell to the No. 1 Grand View University in the NAIA Football Championship Series Second Reound held at a snowy Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.  Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251129wfcg0k https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251124zdj7i2 The second-round schedule is set in the NAIA Football Championship Series, with the No. 19 University of Saint Francis football team advancing to face No. 1 Grand View University on Saturday, November 29. Saturday's game will be played at Mediacom Stadium (1427-1483 25th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50311) with kickoff set for 1:00 p.m. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251124zdj7i2 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251122wvkypp The No. 19 University of Saint Francis football team hosted No. 21 Evangel University in the NAIA Football Championship First Round on Saturday, November 22. In a hard-fought battle on both sides, the Cougars secured a 13-12 victory at Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium to advance in the postseason. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251122wvkypp https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251120n5r9d6 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) picked up 14 All-Midwest League selections, as the 2024 MSFA All-Midwest League Teams were announced on Monday, November 25.  Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251120n5r9d6 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251120p5zt2e The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) proudly announces the 2025 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for fall sports. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the fall sports who have excelled academically, including football, men's cross country, men's soccer, women's cross country, women's soccer and women's volleyball. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251120p5zt2e https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251117unyzth The Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) announced the Midwest League players of the week on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances over the weekend. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251117unyzth https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251116v19q6u The 20-team field is set, and the Battle for the Red Banner is ready to begin, as the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the qualifiers for the 2025 NAIA Football Championship Series. The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) earned the 16 seed and will host No. 18 Evangel University on Saturday, November 22. Kickoff between the Cougars and the Valor is set for 12:00 p.m. at Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium. Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251116v19q6u https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2025111604wyek The No. 21 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team overpowered Judson University 63-20 to close out the regular season during Senior Day at Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium on Saturday, November 15. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2025111604wyek https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251110nn4ioq The Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) announced the Midwest League players of the week on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances over the weekend. Azariah Wallace represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards after earning his first career MSFA Player of the Week honor. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251110nn4ioq https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251110oac74b The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football has moved back up a spot to No. 21 in this week's Netting Professionals NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251110oac74b https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202511095st6hm The No. 22 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars defeated the University of St. Francis (Ill.) by a final score of 42-24 in an MSFA Midwest League matchup on Saturday, November 8.  Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202511095st6hm https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251103mf0zfl The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football has moved back into the top 25 after earning the No. 22 spot in this week's Netting Professionals NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251103mf0zfl https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251103pr8n8f The Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) announced the Midwest League players of the week on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances over the weekend. Marquise Cross represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards after being named the MSFA Midwest League Defensive Player of the Week. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251103pr8n8f https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251102y8xo7e The (RV) University of Saint Francis Cougars earned an upset victory over No. 22 Olivet Nazarene University on Saturday, November 1, during the Cougars' Military Appreciation Game at Bishop D’Arcy Stadium. The 30-22 win pushed Saint Francis to 7–2 overall, marking its fourth consecutive home win of the season.  Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251102y8xo7e https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202510263rwen1 In a thrilling game that came down to the wire, (RV) Saint Francis came up with a late stop to secure a thrilling 28–27 road victory over (RV) Saint Xavier University on Saturday, October 25.  Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202510263rwen1 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251020h5hwv0 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team honors the dedicated and selfless individuals who serve or have served our great country by hosting a Military Appreciation Game on Saturday, November 1.  Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251020h5hwv0 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202510195vmylc The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team fell on the road Saturday afternoon, dropping a tough road matchup against No. 11 Marian University 49-0. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202510195vmylc https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251013onoa9n The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football has earned the No. 24 spot in this week's Netting Professionals NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll following the Cougars' second-straight road win on Saturday. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251013onoa9n https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202510121w4typ The No. 25 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team delivered a commanding 49–14 road victory over Madonna University on Saturday, October 11. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202510121w4typ https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251006puzzwz The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team moved up to No. 25 in this week's Netting Professionals NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll.  Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251006puzzwz https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251006rhm46c The Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) announced the Midwest League players of the week on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances over the weekend. Joshua Kulka and Austin Deleon represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards.  Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251006rhm46c https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2025100512xq5r The (RV) University of Saint Francis Cougars powered past (RV) Taylor University with a 49-35 road victory on Saturday, October 4.  Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2025100512xq5r https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509283vkaju The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team pulled off a thrilling 37-34 victory over Defiance College during Homecoming Weekend at Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium on Saturday, September 27. Saturday afternoon's win marks the Cougars' third straight victory, improving their record to 3-1 on the season. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509283vkaju https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250913ysertt The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team dominated on both sides of the ball Saturday afternoon, shutting out Lawrence Tech 35-0 at Blue Devil Stadium.  Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250913ysertt https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250908kqjitx The Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) announced the Midwest League players of the week on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances over the weekend. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250908kqjitx https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250906z0t5uf No. 24 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football rallied from a 20-point first-quarter deficit to stun Siena Heights, 21-20  at Bishop John M. D’Arcy Stadium on Saturday, September 6. The win was also the first as a head coach for first-year head coach Adam Sherman. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250906z0t5uf https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250901rtlwp9 The Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) announced the Midwest League players of the week on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances over the weekend. Joshua Kulka and Tamarris Springfield represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards.  Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250901rtlwp9 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202508311ricey The No. 24 University of Saint Francis Cougars' late rally fell short in a 31-28 season-opening loss to No. 20 Campbellsville University on Saturday, August 30, at Bishop John M. D’Arcy Stadium. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202508311ricey