Thursday, May 3, 2018

Three PFL alumni to extend football careers with NFL teams

A trio of Pioneer Football League alumni will look to continue their football careers after signing as free agents or accepting invitations to minicamps this week.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

55 PFL Student-Athletes named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society

A Pioneer Football League record 55 student-athletes were named to the 2018 NFF Hampshire Society, released by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.

Monday, February 19, 2018

Pioneer Football League names 585 student-athletes to 2017 Academic Honor Roll

The Pioneer Football League has recognized 585 student-athletes from its 11 member institutions to the Fall 2017 PFL Academic Honor Roll.

Friday, January 5, 2018

Six PFL student-athletes named to 20th FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team

Six Pioneer Football League student-athletes were among the 49 named to the 20th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic All-Star Team were announced, Friday.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Six PFL athletes named to CoSIDA Academic All-America Teams

Six Pioneer Football League student-athletes have been named to the 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division I Football Teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Awards Central: San Diego duo nab Associated Press All-America honors

San Diego defensive end Jonathan Petersen and tight end Ross Dwelley have each been named to the 2017 Associated Press FCS All-America teams.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Postseason Week 2

For the second consecutive year, San Diego won a first-round contest in the Division I Football Championship and for the second-straight year their second-round opponent will be North Dakota State, Saturday, at the Fargodome.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

San Diego’s Max Michaels named PFL Scholar-Athlete of the Year

San Diego senior nickelback Max Michaels was named the 2017 PFL Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Wednesday, leading a group of 50 student-athletes named to the 25th annual Academic All-PFL Teams.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Five-Time first-team pick Searles leads 25th Annual All-PFL Teams

Fifty-nine student-athletes have been named to the 25th All-Pioneer Football League teams, Tuesday. All selections were made by the league’s coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own student-athletes.

Monday, November 27, 2017

San Diego’s Lawrence and Petersen highlight 2017 Pioneer Football League Major Award recipients

San Diego junior quarterback Anthony Lawrence and senior defensive lineman Jonathan Petersen were named the Pioneer Football League’s Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively, leading the league’s 2017 Major Award recipients, presented Monday.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Postseason Week 1

San Diego begins its postseason run when it travels to Northern Arizona for the opening round of the 2017 Division I Football Championship, Saturday.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Valparaiso head coach Cecchini named to Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award List

Valparaiso head coach Dave Cecchini was named one of 18 finalists for the 2017 STATS FCS Eddie Robinson Award, presented annually to the FCS Coach of the Year.

Monday, November 20, 2017

Presbyterian College to join Pioneer Football League in 2021

Pioneer Football League Commissioner Patty Viverito announced that the league’s presidents’ council has agreed to accept Presbyterian College’s request for membership, effective for the 2021 season.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

San Diego draws Northern Arizona for first-round FCS contest

San Diego, the Pioneer Football League champion, will face Northern Arizona in an 8 p.m. (ET), Saturday contest in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Division I Football Championship at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Friday, November 17, 2017

Fifteen PFL student-athletes named to CoSIDA Academic All-District™ Teams

Fifteen Pioneer Football League student-athletes were named to the 2017 CoSIDA's Academic All-District™ Teams, Thursday. Seven of the league's 11 members had one student-athlete recognized on the teams.

Monday, November 13, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 12

2017 PFL Champion San Diego closes out the regular-season when it hosts Marist in San Diego. Meanwhile, Jacksonville and Drake will battle for second place in Des Moines.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Campbell's Smith named to Walter Payton Award Watch List

Campbell quarterback Daniel Smith has been named to the STATS FCS Walter Payton Award Watch List for National Offensive Player of the Year.

Monday, November 6, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 11

San Diego travels to Davidson seeking a win that will clinch it sole possession of the 2017 PFL Championship and the league's automatic bid. Elsewhere, Drake travels to Campbell in a matchup of the league's two second-place teams.

Monday, November 6, 2017

Smith, Tufano take home STATS FCS National Player of the Week honors

Campbell's Daniel Smith and Jacksonville's Trevor Tufano each earned FCS Stats National Player of the Week honors, Monday.

Monday, October 30, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 10

The marquee PFL matchup in Week 10 is the nightcap between Drake and San Diego. The Toreros would clinch a share of their ninth league title with a victory while the Bulldogs look to force their way into a tie for the 2017 league title race with two weeks remaining.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Campbell, Davidson freshmen named to initial Jerry Rice Award Watch List

Campbell quarterback Daniel Smith and Davidson running back Wesley Dugger were among 17 freshmen named to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List, Wednesday.

Monday, October 23, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 9

PFL leader San Diego heads back to Florida for a second-straight week for a date at Stetson. Butler takes its three-game win streak on the road to Dayton while Campbell and Drake will look to stay at one PFL in home contests during Week 9.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

San Diego's Jonathan Petersen added to Buchanan Award Watch List

Senior defensive end Jonathan Petersen received more good news Wednesday with the announcement that he is one of six players have been added to the STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award Watch List.

Monday, October 16, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 8

San Diego heads cross-country to meet Jacksonville while Campbell will host a Butler squad that already has downed one of the PFL's unbeatens. Meanwhile, Stetson seeks a third-straight win at Morehead State.

Monday, October 9, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 7

The FCS season's second half finds a full slate of five PFL contests in the offering with league co-leaders Campbell and Jacksonville on the road while San Diego will defend its home turf.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Dayton's Smith picks up STATS FCS Special Teams Player of the Week

For a second consecutive week, a PFL athlete has earned national recognition with Dayton punter Smith earning the STATS FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week, Monday.

Monday, October 2, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 6

Four PFL contests are lined up for Week 6 of the 2017 season with three of the league's unbeaten teams hosting games. In addition, two PFL members will host Ivy League programs.

Monday, October 2, 2017

Campbell's Goods named STATS FCS Freshman of the Week

Campbell running back Montel Goods became the first PFL athlete to earn a weekly national honor, earning STATS FCS National Freshman of the Week, Monday.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Six PFL student-athletes named Campbell Trophy Semifinalists

Six Pioneer Football League student-athletes have been named as semifinalists for the 2017 William V. Campbell Trophy presented by Fidelity Investments and The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.

Monday, September 25, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 5

One matchup between early league unbeatens highlights the PFL Week 5 schedule when Morehead State travels to Campbell. A noon showdown between PFL heavyweights Dayton and San Diego also looms large on the six-game slate.

Monday, September 18, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 4

Ready or not, the 2017 PFL race takes center stage in Week 4 with five league contests on the schedule.

Monday, September 11, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 3

Week 3 features a full slate of action around the PFL, highlighted by Drake's trip to nationally-ranked South Dakota State. Marist will look to build on its PFL-opening win in a trip to Georgetown.

Monday, September 4, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 2

Week 2 will feature the first PFL game of 2017 when Stetson travels to Marist. Five PFL teams will face FCS opposition in Week 2, including Morehead State traveling to a ranked Liberty squad.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 1

All 11 PFL teams are in action during Week 1 of the 2017 NCAA Football season. Butler's trip to nationally-ranked Illinois State highlights the opening-week slate around the league.

Sunday, August 6, 2017

San Diego's Anthony Lawrence named to preseason Payton Award Watch List

San Diego junior quarterback Anthony Lawrence is one of 22 players on the 2017 preseason watch list for the 2017 STATS FCS Walter Payton Award that was announced Wednesday.

Monday, July 31, 2017

Three PFL athletes named to STATS FCS Preseason All-America Teams

San Diego junior offensive lineman Daniel Cooney was named to the STATS FCS Preseason All-America Second Team, Monday. He highlighted a trio of PFL athletes named to the preseason list.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Eight First-Team All-PFL returnees highlight Preseason All-PFL Team

Twenty-nine student-athletes were named to the 2017 Preseason All-Pioneer Football League Team as selected by the league’s head coaches, Tuesday.

Monday, July 24, 2017

Defending Champion San Diego edges Dayton in PFL Preseason Coaches' Poll

For the seventh consecutive year, the University of San Diego has been picked to win the Pioneer Football League regular-season race in a preseason vote of the league’s coaches.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

College Football to celebrate 150 years in 2019

College football, one of America’s most beloved and popular institutions, is getting ready to celebrate a big birthday. And it plans to do so in style.