Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Pioneer Football League Announces 2024 Conference Slate

The Pioneer Football League’s announced its 2024 conference slate, Tuesday, featuring 44 games between the league’s 11 members.

Friday, February 2, 2024

Record 733 Student-Athletes Named to 2023 Pioneer Football League Academic Honor Roll

The Pioneer Football League recognized a record 733 student-athletes from its 11 member institutions to the 2023 PFL Academic Honor Roll. It is the second consecutive year the league has recognized over 700 student-athletes on its honor roll.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Thirty-eight PFL Athletes Named to 2023 CSC Academic All-District Teams

Thirty-eight Pioneer Football League student-athletes were named to the 2023 Academic All-District® Football teams as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC), Tuesday.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Pioneer Football League 2023 Postseason Awards Tracker

The following Pioneer Football League student-athletes were recognized nationally on FCS All-America Teams or in Postseason Award Lists following the 2023 season.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Morehead State Welcomes Jason Woodman as Head Football Coach

Jason Woodman, who has a pedigree of success at every institution he has been at, has been named head football coach at Morehead State. Woodman is the 15th head coach in program history.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Marist Hires Mike Willis as Head Football Coach

Mike Willis has been hired as the fifth head coach in the history of the Marist College football program, it was announced on Tuesday by Director of Athletics Tim Murray.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Valparaiso Punter Matthes Named FCS Punter of the Year Semifinalist

Valparaiso University football sixth-year senior punter Evan Matthes was recognized among the nation’s best at his position on Saturday as he was named a 2023 FCS Punter of the Year Award semifinalist, as announced by the Augusta Sports Council.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Drake Head Coach Stepsis Named AFCA Region 4 Coach of the Year

Drake head football coach Todd Stepsis was named American Football Coaches Association 2023 FCS Region 4 Coach of the Year, the AFCA announced on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The winners, including Stepsis, will be honored on Tuesday, Jan. 9, during the 2024 AFCA Convention in Nashville, Tenn.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Marist Head Coach Jim Parady Announces Retirement

One of the classiest men who has ever patrolled a sideline, Marist head football coach Jim Parady announced his retirement on Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Valparaiso Linebacker Evan Annis Named PFL Scholar-Athlete of the Year

The Pioneer Football League’s football communications directors named Valparaiso redshirt junior linebacker Evan Annis the league’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Wednesday, leading a group of 56 student-athletes named to the 31st Academic All-PFL teams, announced Wednesday.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Unanimous First-Team Selection Claypool Headlines 31st All-PFL Teams

The Pioneer Football League’s head coaches named 66 student-athletes to the league’s 31st All-Pioneer Football League Teams, Tuesday. In addition to the student-athletes recognized on the league’s first and second teams, 102 student-athletes received honorable mention recognition

Monday, November 27, 2023

Drake trio of Stepsis, Claypool, and Dunning lead 2023 PFL Major Award Recipients

After leading Drake to its first PFL title since 2012 head coach Todd Stepsis, defensive lineman Finn Claypool, and kicker Shane Dunning were among the six PFL Major Award winners announced Monday and selected by the league's head coaches.

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Drake's Season Ends in FCS Playoffs at North Dakota State

PFL Champion Drake completed its 2023 campaign in the FCS Playoffs at North Dakota State, falling 66-3, on Saturday at the Fargodome.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: FCS Playoffs

Drake makes its FCS Playoffs debut when it faces North Dakota State in a 3:30 p.m. (ET), Saturday contest at the Fargodome.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

St. Thomas' Burke Named a Doris Robinson Award Finalist

St. Thomas tight end Will Burke was one of 15 FCS student-athletes named to the FedEx Ground Doris Robinson Award Finalists list, presented by Stats Perform to the FCS Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Five PFL representatives named to Stats Perform Awards presented by FedEx Ground

Five Pioneer Football League representatives were named finalists for national awards on Monday and Tuesday. Presented by FedEx Ground, Stats Perform named its finalists for the Eddie Robinson Award, Jerry Rice Award, Buck Buchanan Award, and the Walter Payton Award.

Sunday, November 19, 2023

PFL Champion Drake Opens FCS Playoffs at North Dakota State

Pioneer Football League Champion Drake returns to The Fargodome for the second consecutive season to face North Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Division I Football Championship. The Bulldogs and Bisons are set to play a 3:30 p.m. (ET), Saturday contest in Fargo, North Dakota.

Sunday, November 19, 2023

San Diego's Mitchell and Wickware, Presbyterian's Russ-Martin claim PFL's Week 12 honors

The Pioneer Football League announced its Week 12 Player of the Week honors to conclude the 2023 season. San Diego all-purpose back Re-al Mitchell and linebacker Jayden Wickware were the league’s offensive and special teams honorees. Presbyterian’s Brooks Russ-Martin earned the league’s defensive award.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 12

Drake plays the Week 12 opening needing a win to secure the PFL's automatic qualifier to the FCS Playoffs. Davidson awaits in the nightcap needing a win and a Drake loss to claim the league's AQ.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Underclassmen sweep PFL's Week 11 awards

The PFL announced its Players of the Week following Week 11 action, with a trio of underclassmen picking up the week’s accolades. Morehead State freshman quarterback Bryce Patterson and sophomore defensive back Kaleb Lyons earned the league’s offensive and defensive awards, respectively. Meanwhile, Valparaiso freshman linebacker Max Samuel picked up the league’s special teams honor.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 11

The PFL title race heads into its penultimate week with league co-leaders Davidson and Drake seeking to stay atop the race. The Wildcats are on the road at Morehead State while the Bulldogs host Presbyterian.

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Bushka, Wallace, McKinley, and Matthes Named PFL Week 10 Award Winners

Thursday, November 2, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 10

PFL co-leaders Davidson and Drake are on the road to highlight Week 10 action in the PFL while a battle of the league's top rusher and its top passer unfolds when Butler travels to Morehead State.

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Boyland, Wallace, and Zouagui earn PFL Week 9 honors

The Pioneer Football League announced its Players of the Week following Week 9’s action. Drake running back Dorian Boyland, San Diego cornerback Amir Wallace, and Davidson kicker Adam Zouagui were named the league’s three weekly award recipients.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 9

A battle between Marist and St. Thomas – currently tied for third in the PFL race – highlights Week 9 action across the Pioneer Football League.

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Adebayo, Herriott, and Dunning claim PFL Week 8 honors

St. Thomas running back Hope Adebayo, Presbyterian linebacker Alex Herriott, and Drake punter/kicker Shane Dunning earned the Pioneer Football League's Week 8 Player of the Week awards.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 8

Four teams enter Week 8 with three conference wins. Among that group only Davidson is at home this week while Drake, Marist, and St. Thomas take to the road as the first half of PFL play closes.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

UST's Tateoka, PC's Mikko named to Jerry Rice Award Watch List

St. Thomas quarterback Tak Tateoka and Presbyterian kicker Mack Mikko were two of 22 FCS freshman student-athletes named to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List Wednesday.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

PFL Alumni in the NFL: Week 6

Six PFL alumni were in action during Week 6 of the NFL season. Here’s a quick look at their performances.

Monday, October 16, 2023

Drake's Bailey named to FedEx Ground FCS National Players of the Week

Drake quarterback Luke Bailey was one of four individuals selected Monday as FedEx Ground FCS National Players of the Week for Week 7 college football games.

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Bailey, Vokolos, and Mikko nab Week 7 PFL honors

Drake quarterback Luke Bailey, Marist linebacker Angelo Vokolos, and Presbyterian kicker Mack Mikko earned the PFL Player of the Week awards for Week 7, Sunday.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 7

The PFL’s three unbeaten teams, St. Thomas, Davidson, and Drake, are all in action during Week 7 of the college football campaign.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

PFL Alumni in the NFL: Week 5

Adam Trautman picked up his first touchdown of the season to highlight PFL alumni action across the NFL in Week 5.

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Cravens, Wolf, and Dunning pick up PFL Week 6 honors

Morehead State quarterback Carter Cravens and linebacker Keenan Wolf as well as Drake kicker/punter Shane Dunning earned the Pioneer Football League's Week 6 honors.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

PFL Alumni in the NFL: Week 4

It was a quiet week for the PFL’s seven alumni on NFL active rosters during Week 4.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 6

Butler and St. Thomas, two of the league’s early unbeaten teams, square off to highlight Week 6’s five-game slate in the Pioneer Football League.

Monday, October 2, 2023

Marist's Woods named FedEx Ground FCS National Offensive Player of the Week

Marist running back Amin Woods tied a program record with 38 carries and ran for 232 yards to earn FedEx Ground FCS National Offensive Player of the Week Monday by Stats Perform.

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Adams, Herzog, and Gardi highlight PFL Week 5 Awards

Davidson running back Mari Adams ran for four touchdowns, St. Thomas linebacker Luke Herzog helped keep Dayton at bay, and Marist kicker Chase Gardi scored 10 points to claim PFL Player of the Week honors for Week 5.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 5

All 11 PFL members will be in action during Week 5 of the season, with four PFL contests on the slate.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Three PFL Student-Athletes Among Recording Breaking Campbell Trophy Semifinalists

Three Pioneer Football League student-athletes were among a record 201 semifinalists for the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy, announced Wednesday by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

PFL Alumni in the NFL: Week 3

Stetson alumnus Donald Parham caught two touchdown passes, and Marist alum Jason Myers connected on five field goals to highlight Week 3 of the NFL season for the Pioneer Football League’s seven alumni.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Butler's Mitchell & Holman, St. Thomas' Rink Named Week 4 PFL Players of the Week

Butler running back Jyran Mitchell and defensive back Devaon Holman were joined by St. Thomas tight end Matthrew Rink on the Pioneer Football League's Week 4 honors.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

PFL Alumni in the NFL: Week 2

Week 2 of the NFL season saw six of the PFL’s seven alumni in action during the opening week. Here's a quick look at their performances.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 4

Four PFL contests highlight Week 4 of the season, including St. Thomas opening defense of its title with a first-ever meeting against Morehead State.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 3

The 2023 PFL Opener between Davidson and Marist highlights Week 3 action across the league. In addition, two games against FCS Top 5 teams and two more against Ivy League schools top the PFL's eight-game schedule.

Monday, September 11, 2023

Seven PFL Alumni on NFL Rosters to Begin 2023 Season

Week 1 of the 2023 National Football League season saw seven PFL alumni on the field.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 2

Ten games dot the PFL's Week 2 schedule, highlighted by St. Thomas traveling to South Dakota while Morehead State heads to nationally-ranked Mercer.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The Pioneer Football League Report: Week 1

The 31st season of the Pioneer Football League gets underway in Week 1, with all 11 members scheduled to play. Morehead State and Valparaiso will open league action on Thursday followed by the other nine teams on Saturday.

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Drake's Claypool named to Buck Buchanan Award Watch List

Drake sophomore linebacker Finn Claypool, the reigning PFL Freshman Defensive Player of the Year, was one of 35 athletes named to the preseason watch list for the 2023 Buck Buchanan Award, presented by FedEx Ground and given annually to the national defensive player of the year in Division I FCS college football.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Pioneer Football League Announces 2023 Preseason All-PFL Team

The Pioneer Football League named 30 student-athletes to its Preseason All-Pioneer Football League Team Tuesday, including 12 returning First Team All-PFL selections.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Valparaiso's Matthes, Butler's Zurak named to FCS Punter of the Year Watch List

Pioneer Football League punters Evan Matthes of Valparaiso and Luka Zurak of Butler were among 17 candidates named by The Augusta Sports Council to its 2023 FCS Punter of the Year Award Watch List. The award honors the FCS’ top collegiate punter.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Butler's Bushka Named to 2023 Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List

Butler quarterback Bret Bushka is one of 35 players to make the preseason watch list for the 2023 Walter Payton Award. Presented by FedEx Ground, the Walter Payton Award Stats Perform presents to the National Offensive Player of the Year in Division I FCS college football.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

St. Thomas' McElroy named to Stats Platform FCS All-America Team

St. Thomas wide receiver Andrew McElroy was selected to the 2023 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team, presented by FCS Ground, becoming the first St. Thomas preseason All-American in the DI era.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Defending Pioneer Football League Champion St. Thomas Picked to Win 2023 Title

The University of St. Thomas, the defending Pioneer Football League champion, is the choice to win the league’s 2023 title as selected in the league’s Preseason Coaches’ poll released Tuesday and voted upon by the league’s head coaches.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Greg Walter named Pioneer Football League’s commissioner

The Pioneer Football League’s Presidents Council named Greg Walter as the league’s second commissioner, effective August 1.