https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/notables/2024/12/gagliardi-finalists Out of 18 semifinalists, we whittled it down to five on Thursday: four quarterbacks and a linebacker. One of these five will win the award, Division III football's top honor. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2024/12/gagliardi-finalists https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2024/illinois-college-chance-to-grow Last season, the Blueboys of Illinois College were drummed out of the playoffs fairly quickly in a first-round loss at Wartburg. But IC spent the offseason focusing on what it learned in that game and trying to grow from it. Joe Sager has more. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2024/illinois-college-chance-to-grow https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/07/lakefront-bowl-comes-to-wisconsin The midwest is getting a second Division III football bowl game, following on the success of the Culver's Isthmus Bowl in 2021. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/07/lakefront-bowl-comes-to-wisconsin https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2016/10-games-to-watch Every fan hopes to watch more than ten games this season. But, if you want to pay attention beyond just your favorite team, these are the marquee regular season matchups that columnist Clyde Hughes is excited about. Mon, 29 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2016/10-games-to-watch https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/05/mwc-finally-confirms-chicago Nearly a year ago, sources told D3football.com that the University of Chicago was headed to the Midwest Conference. This was finally announced. Wed, 11 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/05/mwc-finally-confirms-chicago https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2015/starters-in-the-making Waiting is always going to be difficult. Some players sit for years behind a starter, preparing for their opportunity to lead their team on game day. If you don't break into the starting lineup until your senior year, that's a lot of waiting you've done. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2015/starters-in-the-making https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2015/illinois-college-turns-to-man-named-brady It's a tough act to follow, playing after the best quarterback in school history, but Brady Huber is doing his best to pick up where Michael Bates left off with the Blueboys. Tue, 08 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2015/illinois-college-turns-to-man-named-brady https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/12/gagliardi-final-four-announced Three quarterbacks and a running back, the Academic All-American of the Year, two national semifinalists, or last year's Gagliardi Trophy winner. Slice it however you want: Here's the four finalists who will be on stage in Salem on Dec. 17. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/12/gagliardi-final-four-announced 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/seasons/2014/contrib/20141115wc5ygs A last-minute field goal from Macalester gave the Scots the Midwest Conference crown and an automatic bid into the NCAA Division III playoffs. Sat, 15 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141115wc5ygs https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2014/illinois-college-seniors-one-more-shot Michael Bates and the Illinois College Blueboys went to the playoffs as freshmen. On Saturday they'll try to bookend their careers by clinching another trip. Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2014/illinois-college-seniors-one-more-shot https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141108irooge The Blueboys capped a 5-0 season against the South Division with a 30-23 win over Cornell that clinched the title on Saturday afternoon. IC hosts Macalester on Nov. 15 to decide the MWC champion. Sat, 08 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141108irooge https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141103w7ks6g The last 35 points of the game went to the Blueboys, turning a close game near halftime into a runaway by the final whistle. Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141103w7ks6g https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141025zphlje A 35-point outburst in the opening half keyed the Blueboys to a big win over Lake Forest on Family Weekend. Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141025zphlje https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141004c8unvg The Blueboy defense held the Red Hawks to more than 100 yards below their season average on the ground to get back in the win column on Saturday. Sat, 04 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141004c8unvg https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140928m2yex1 A dramatic fourth quarter comeback sent the Blueboys to their second straight defeat on Saturday. Sat, 27 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140928m2yex1 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140914wbk2g5 In a game that tied the Division III record for combined points in a single game, Illinois College was outlasted on Saturday night by the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Sat, 13 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140914wbk2g5 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140907ruxv35 In the first home game under lights in 85 years, the Blueboys made it an opening night to remember on Saturday at England Stadium. Sat, 06 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140907ruxv35 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/201311036m0xa5 Blueboys improve to 8-0, set school record for most wins to start a season Sat, 02 Nov 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/201311036m0xa5 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/20131026itidxu The Illinois College football team overcame a halftime deficit to beat Knox College on Saturday, matching the school's best start to a season as the Blueboys improved to 7-0. The Blueboys won 48-24. Sat, 26 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/20131026itidxu https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2013/illinois-college-erasing-last-years-finish Illinois College's Garrett Campbell knows that it takes more than two games – not even nine games – to make a season. So the coach is not getting too exciting about a 2-0 start. Thu, 19 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2013/illinois-college-erasing-last-years-finish https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/04/macalester-to-join-midwest-conference The addition will give the Midwest Conference 12 teams and a title game starting in 2014. It also means that Macalester will not bring football back to the MIAC in the near future. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/04/macalester-to-join-midwest-conference https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121110gwzk75 Illinois College committed six turnovers and Carroll University's Lamont Williams ran for six touchdowns as the Blueboys lost their regular-season finale on Saturday, 49-14, at England Stadium in Jacksonville. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121110gwzk75 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121103g7vaov The Illinois College football team posted the first win over Cornell College in school history on Saturday thanks to big performances from Kevin Wallace, Davis Kinville and Kurt Frischman. The Blueboys beat the Rams 50-28. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121103g7vaov https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121027ecourk A ground game fueled by 174 yards from Cecil Brimmage and three touchdowns from Dakota Lammy helped the Illinois College football team to a 34-31 win at Monmouth College on Saturday that snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Fighting Scots. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121027ecourk https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121020oi13cl Kendall Gibson and Cecil Brimmage ran for two second-half touchdowns apiece to help the Illinois College football team to a 49-29 Midwest Conference win at Knox College Saturday in Galesburg. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121020oi13cl https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121013sgji56 Kendall Gibson threw three touchdown passes and ran for another and Illinois College scored a 31-9 win over Beloit College in its homecoming game Saturday at England Stadium in Jacksonville. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121013sgji56 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/10/week6-wrapup The Presidents struggled barely 48 hours after losing a teammate. Elsewhere, St. John's woes reached historic levels, Illinois College fell, Castleton beat a rival and more. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/10/week6-wrapup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121013z89r0u Lake Forest College scored a go-ahead touchdown with 1:12 remaining and the hosts held on for a 35-28 victory, sending the Illinois College football team to its first loss of the 2012 season on Saturday afternoon in Lake Forest. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121013z89r0u https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20120929var29t Dakota Lammy ran for 160 yards and two scores and Branden Downing caught a pair of touchdown passes Saturday as Illinois College ran away with a 56-20 win over visiting Lawrence University. Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20120929var29t