https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/20210902h6crqk Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/20210902h6crqk https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/08/austin-college-brings-football-back-asc After four seasons as an affiliate member of the SAA expires at the end of this academic year, Austin College is coming back to an old home: the American Southwest Conference. Sat, 15 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/08/austin-college-brings-football-back-asc https://www.d3football.com/notables/2018/04/gono-goes-to-falcons Nobody was drafted from Division III, but it didn't take long for Wesley tackle Matthew Gono to get snapped up. And he wasn't alone. Five Division III players have been signed as undrafted free agents and more than ten additional players have received rookie minicamp invites. Sat, 28 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2018/04/gono-goes-to-falcons https://www.d3football.com/notables/2018/02/etbu-fourth-head-coach-four-seasons With Scott Highsmith stepping down to deal with family health issues, East Texas Baptist has gone to the carousel again. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2018/02/etbu-fourth-head-coach-four-seasons https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/11/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced Nearly 30 players were nominated, but only 10 get to the semifinal stage. Who are they? Read up on the players, then cast your fan ballot for the top overall student-athlete in Division III football. Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/11/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/etbu-linebacker-becomes-one-history-books It took Ty Parsons multiple school changes to find a home at East Texas Baptist where he could showcase his skills. Now, he's also found a home in the school record books. Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/etbu-linebacker-becomes-one-history-books https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20171021m1b8n9 MARSHALL, Texas – A record-breaking day for the offense was just what the East Texas Baptist University football team needed as they took care of business against the Louisiana College Wildcats, 68-35, retaining “the Claw.” This win not only puts ETBU at 5-2 overall and 4-2 in the American Southwest Conference, but it also marks the third year in a row that “the Claw” will stay in Texas. ETBU had a day offensively as they gained 776 yards of total offense. The day was a tremendous one for Brian Baca, who shattered a school record with 659 passing yards and seven touchdown passes. This break’s the previous record of 530 passing yards and six touchdown passes held by Dru Smith who also broke it against Louisiana College last year. Richard Johnson had nine receptions for 197 yards and two touchdowns while JaQuavian Dabbs added seven receptions for 144 yards. Sat, 21 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20171021m1b8n9 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/201709249ndcwn MARSHALL, Texas – Scoring 45 points in the second half, including 24 unanswered, the East Texas Baptist University football team used their offense to unload on the Belhaven University Blazers 79-40. This marks the third time in the last two seasons that ETBU has scored more than 70 points in a game. It also improves their record to 3-0 on the season for the second year in a row and they are now 2-0 in American Southwest Conference play. Sat, 23 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/201709249ndcwn https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/03/youngest-coach-doesnt-stay-long Scotty Walden, the subject of much coverage because of his age (26), has left East Texas Baptist after one season as head coach. Sun, 05 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/03/youngest-coach-doesnt-stay-long https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161030vrnepi PINEVILLE, La. – Coming down to the final series of the game in the “Battle of the Border Claw”, East Texas Baptist University picked up a first down on third-and-14 to finish running out the clock for a 64-62 win over Louisiana College. Louisiana College pulled within two points with 2:29 remaining in the game but failed to recover the on-side kick. Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161030vrnepi https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/201610233m2woh MARSHALL, Texas – Dominating the homecoming game from the beginning #19/22 East Texas Baptist University (6-1, 2-1) scored 76 points routing Howard Payne University (0-7, 0-3), 76-14. The win for ETBU ensures them a winning season for only the fifth time in program history and is only the second time that ETBU has had back-to-back winning seasons. Sat, 22 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/201610233m2woh https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161008coh9m3 ABILENE, Texas – A slow start for #17 East Texas Baptist University turned into a come from behind victory in their first American Southwest Conference game of the year, 67-31, over McMurry University. ETBU trailed 7-6 after the first quarter but added 20 points in the second quarter to take the lead en route to over 700 yards of total offense on the day. ETBU moves to 5-0 which continues to be the program’s best start ever. Sat, 08 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161008coh9m3 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/Rushers-collegiate-rise-began-humbly Running back Aurren Cooksey was a high school star who ended up on Louisiana College's JV roster. But it was there he learned patience and perseverance, helping to propel him to being among the nation's best. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/Rushers-collegiate-rise-began-humbly https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/ETBU-prove-its-no-one-hit-wonder ETBU linebacker CJ Johnson is expected to play a pivotal role all season for the Tigers, who have high hopes of repeating atop the ASC, but this time come away with a playoff bid. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/ETBU-prove-its-no-one-hit-wonder https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/10-games-to-watch Columnist Brian Lester has seen a lot of the nation suit up and battle it out on the gridiron, and he's back for his second year celebrating stars of the South. He gives you a snapshot of 10 games that should be on your radar. Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/10-games-to-watch https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/03/assistant-promoted-at-etbu Joshua Eargle resigned after three seasons at East Texas Baptist, handing over the reins to assistant coach Scotty Walden. Eargle left ETBU to take a position at Division I FCS Austin Peay as run coordinator and offensive line coach. Wed, 16 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/03/assistant-promoted-at-etbu https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151108wasxnw MARSHALL, Texas – A championship chapter was written on Saturday in the Josh Eargle era as he coached the East Texas Baptist University football team to their first American Southwest Conference championship since 2003. With a 27-21 victory over #8 Hardin-Simmons University (8-1, 3-1), ETBU is now guaranteed a share of the ASC championship as they move to 7-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play. Sat, 07 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151108wasxnw https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015/tyler-bates-etbu-peaking-right-time Tyler Bates was 3 when his mom passed away, so the memories of her are difficult to recall. Except for this year, when he set a ETBU school record and sparked a standout senior season. Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015/tyler-bates-etbu-peaking-right-time https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/201511017u6f2m ALPINE, Texas – It’s been ten years since the East Texas Baptist University football team has had a winning season and with a 61-21 win over Sul Ross State University they will have it. The six wins are the most since 2005 five and ETBU has two games left to try for more wins and will now be playing for the right for first place in the American Southwest Conference next Saturday vs. Hardin-Simmons. Sat, 31 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/201511017u6f2m https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/10/week8-roundup Kendall Roberson ended up 45 yards short of the D-III rushing record, but only played three quarters. Meanwhile, Trine ended Albion's unbeaten run and DePauw couldn't get past Ohio Wesleyan. More in Saturday's national roundup. Sat, 24 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/10/week8-roundup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151024kkjkjz MARSHALL, Texas – It will be a game to remember for the ages in Homecoming 2015 as East Texas Baptist University’s Kendall Roberson rushed for 420 yards and five touchdowns as they battled the rain for a 46-13 victory over Belhaven University. Earning their fifth win, ETBU is now guaranteed of not having a losing season which is a first since 2011. “This is huge for us to get that fifth win,” says head coach Joshua Eargle. “We played against all the elements today and our guys handled the distractions and came out ready to play today.” Sat, 24 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151024kkjkjz https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150927571tb5 MARSHALL, Texas – Fourth Quarter dominance by the East Texas Baptist University offense combined with the strong defensive effort canned Louisiana College’s thought of extending their winning streak over the Tigers (0-3/0-1), 44-34. ETBU scored 24 points in the fourth quarter to pull away for the win in the American Southwest Conference opener. Sat, 26 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150927571tb5 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/11/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced Will Kevin Burke get a chance to repeat as Gagliardi Trophy winner? Find out who the 10 semifinalists are and cast your vote! Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/11/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2014/artful-performance-showcases-tlu-etbu It wasn’t a heavyweight bout. The Texas Lutheran-East Texas Baptist game this past Saturday night was a martial arts foray of utter talent and skill that ended with a loss by one team and masterful performances by both. Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2014/artful-performance-showcases-tlu-etbu https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140928o60n76 MARSHALL, Texas – Setting the tone right from their first possession of the game the East Texas Baptist University football moved to 3-0 in Ornelas Stadium in 2014 as they ignited for 68 points over Millsaps College (1-2). ETBU scored 47 points in the first half en route to the 68-15 blowout over Millsap moving to 3-1 for the first time since 2008. Sat, 27 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140928o60n76 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2013/ETBU-sizzles-through-the-sky-with-3-quarterbacks East Texas Baptist has rotated all three of its quarterbacks this season to put up some gaudy offensive numbers on opponents. While it’s nice for a team to have some stability under center, to those players’ credit, when their numbers are called, they don’t miss a beat. Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2013/ETBU-sizzles-through-the-sky-with-3-quarterbacks https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/01/d2-coordinator-takes-east-texas-baptist-job East Texas Baptist has hired former NCAA Division I and II assistant Joshua Eargle as head football coach. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/01/d2-coordinator-takes-east-texas-baptist-job https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/11/etbu-sartain-resigns After six seasons as the second head coach since the return of football at East Texas Baptist, Mark Sartain has stepped down. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/11/etbu-sartain-resigns https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121021g3iezd MARSHALL, Texas – It was a happy 100th homecoming at East Texas Baptist University as all cylinders were clicking for the Tigers overcoming a 10-0 deficit and coming from behind for their first American Southwest Conference win, 52-28, over Howard Payne University. This day will always be a memorable one for East Texas Baptist as five single game individual records were broken and three team single game records. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121021g3iezd https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/02/texas-lutheran-leaving-asc The Bulldogs will head to the slimmed-down SCAC in time for the 2013 football season, which will leave them out of the running for an automatic bid. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/02/texas-lutheran-leaving-asc