Three Hampshire Honor Society Members Highlight Strong Year in Classroom for Valpo Football

Three members of the Valparaiso University football Class of 2019 were named to the 2019 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, highlighting a successful year in the classroom for the program.

Puetz Remains on NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot for 2020

Former football standout and Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame member Garry Puetz ('72) has once again graced the National Football Foundation’s (NFF) ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Landon Fox Mic'd Up: Spring Game

Check out some of the sights and sounds of the 2019 Brown & Gold Game with first-year head coach Landon Fox mic'd up!

Valpo Football Opens Landon Fox Era with Spring Game

The calendar may have said late April, but the weather made it seem like late November as the Valparaiso University football team played its annual spring game on Saturday at Brown Field. This marked the first chance for the public to catch a glimpse of the team under new head coach Landon Fox.

Valpo Football Announces Summer Camp Dates

The Valparaiso University football team has announced its dates and details for its 2019 summer camps.

Annual Brown & Gold Game Set for Saturday

The Valparaiso University football team will compete in a game environment for the first time under new head coach Landon Fox on Saturday.

Valpo Football Releases 2019 Schedule

The Valparaiso University football team has announced its schedule for the 2019 season, the inaugural campaign under head coach Landon Fox.

Valpo Football Completes Coaching Staff with Three Additions

Valparaiso University head football coach Landon Fox officially announced the three remaining members of his coaching staff on Wednesday.

Fox Announces Additions to Valpo Football Staff

The Valparaiso University football team has continued to assemble its coaching staff as head coach Landon Fox officially announced four additions and one returnee on Friday.

Valpo Football Announces Spring Schedule, Sets Spring Game

The Landon Fox Era is set to officially begin as the Valparaiso University football team has announced its spring slate.

Limbach, Dougherty Hired as Valpo Football Coordinators

The coaching staff for Year 1 of the Landon Fox Era continued to take shape for the Valparaiso University football program on Tuesday.

Alex Curtis Named Valpo Football Strength and Conditioning Coach

When Valparaiso University football coach Landon Fox addressed his team for the first time at his introductory team meeting, there was one thing about his coaching staff that he made clear right away – he would hire someone solely responsible for football strength and conditioning.

Rise and Grind: Landon Fox Brings Fourth-and-Goal Mentality to Valpo Football

In order to understand what newly-anointed Valparaiso University football coach Landon Fox will bring to the program, you have to understand where it all began.

Valpo All-Access: Landon Fox

Valpo football coach Landon Fox had his first sit down with the voice of Valpo Todd Ickow.

Landon Fox Welcome Reception Set for Tuesday

A new era of Valparaiso University football will officially begin on Tuesday afternoon. Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera is set to formally introduce head coach Landon Fox at a welcome reception that is slated to start at 1 p.m.

Landon Fox Hired to Lead Valpo Football Program

Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Landon Fox has been hired as the 18th head coach of the Valparaiso University football program.

Valpo Football Announces First Batch of 2019 Recruits

The Valparaiso University football program has announced the addition of 18 players who signed Letters of Agreement to play for Valpo as part of Wednesday’s National Signing Day.

Valpo Football Coach Dave Cecchini Accepts Position at Bucknell University

Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Dave Cecchini has stepped down as the head coach of the Valparaiso University football program to accept the same position at Bucknell University.

Valpo Sets Program Record for PFL Honor Roll Members for Second Straight Season

The Valparaiso University football team has once again reached new heights in the classroom, shattering the program record for Pioneer Football League honor roll members for the second straight season.

No. 10: Football Defeats Rival Butler, Retains Hoosier Helmet

Our countdown of the Top 10 moments of 2018 in Valparaiso University Athletics begins with the football team’s 35-17 triumph over rival Butler on Oct. 13.

Norberg, Ng to Participate in FCS Bowl on Sunday

The Valparaiso University football team will have a pair of representatives in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Bowl on Sunday.

Studyvin Wins State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award

Valparaiso University football redshirt junior Jesse Studyvin (Barnhart, Mo. / St. Pius X) has been named a recipient of the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award for the 2018 fall season.

Wheeler, Rentschler Earn Academic All-PFL First Team; Latsonas Achieves Second Team

A trio of Valparaiso University football players were recognized for their accomplishments both in the classroom and in competition as the Pioneer Football League released its all-academic teams on Wednesday.

Snouffer Tabbed First Team All-Conference, Gessinger Receives Second Team Nod

The Valparaiso University football team was represented on both the all-Pioneer Football League first and second teams as the conference announced its postseason honors on Tuesday.

Football Falls in Season Finale at Stetson

A strong first half wasn’t enough for the Valparaiso University football team on Saturday afternoon in DeLand, Fla. as host Stetson rounded out its turnaround season by scoring 21 unanswered points to start the third quarter in an eventual 45-31 victory. This marked the final game of the season and the last day of the careers of a memorable group of Valpo seniors.

Valpo Football Weekly: Nov. 13

Chris Duncan, Jamari Booker, Bailey Gessinger and the offensive line were among the players highlighted in this edition of Valpo Football Weekly as Dave Cecchini & Todd Ickow recap a win over Jacksonville & preview the season finale at Stetson.

Football Attempts to Finish on High Note at Stetson

It’s one day, one game and one more time for the Valparaiso University football team. The season ends after Saturday’s visit to Stetson, which represents the last time this group will be together and the final time a number of Valpo players will ever play competitive football. It’s not about what this one means in the standings or in the record book, but instead about what this means to these players as they attempt to add one more victory to the foundation, tradition and legacy that they will leave behind.

Valpo Cruises to Senior Day Victory Over Jacksonville

The seniors on the Valparaiso University football team made sure their final home game will elicit positive memories for years to come with Saturday’s 48-30 Senior Day victory over Jacksonville at Brown Field. The contributions from members of the senior class were numerous on a day where Valpo led from start to finish in a game that was never in doubt.

Valpo Football Preview: Nov. 6

Valpo football coach Dave Cecchini talked about the importance of sending the seniors out on a high note, among other topics, in this week's interview with Todd Ickow.

Football Senior Day Set for Saturday at Brown Field

This week is all about the seniors for the Valparaiso University football team as the program attempts to send a class that was instrumental in Valpo’s successful 2017 season out on a high note. It’s Senior Day at Brown Field and the 2018 home finale as the Brown & Gold welcome Jacksonville to town for a noon kickoff.

Marist Holds on to Edge Valpo on Saturday

The Valparaiso University football team overcame a rocky end to the first half with a second-half comeback effort for the third consecutive week, but Marist pulled out a 35-24 victory on Saturday in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Valpo incurred another close defeat, coming up just shy against a team that is tied for second in the Pioneer Football League standings and has only one league loss.

Valpo Football Weekly: Oct. 30

Head coach Dave Cecchini joins Todd Ickow to look back at Saturday's game against Drake and preview the upcoming trip to Marist.

Valpo Makes First Trip to Marist in Five Years on Saturday

The Valparaiso University football team will attempt to get back in the win column with a long trip to Poughkeepsie to take on Pioneer Football League title contender Marist on Saturday. The Red Foxes enter this week locked in a three-way tie for second in the PFL standings and just one game behind league-leading San Diego.

Football Falls to Drake on Saturday

Playing with a shorthanded team due to a rash of injuries, the Valparaiso University football team fell 42-25 to an experienced, talented Drake team on Saturday afternoon at Brown Field. A pair of quick scores in the fourth quarter helped Valpo reduce a 25-point deficit to 10, but the Bulldogs nailed down the victory.

Valpo Football Weekly: Oct. 23

On this week's edition, head coach Dave Cecchini chatted with broadcaster Todd Ickow to recap last week's game at Morehead State and look ahead to this week's matchup with Drake.

Football to Host Drake on Saturday

The Valparaiso University football team will return to its home field this week as the Drake Bulldogs come to town for a Pioneer Football League showdown. Valpo had a five-game home PFL winning streak snapped in this year’s PFL opener against Davidson, but started a new home streak in the most recent home game against rival Butler. A win on Saturday would move Valpo to within one victory of securing a winning home record for the third straight season.

Valiant Comeback Effort Falls Just Shy at Morehead

Facing a 17-point deficit with 10 minutes to play, the Valparaiso University football team knew it had a tall mountain to climb on Saturday at Morehead State. Valpo nearly climbed that mountain, cutting the deficit down to seven and had the ball with 1:15 remaining, but the effort came up just short as the Eagles made a game-sealing interception in the final minute of a 31-24 win.

Football Goes for Consecutive Wins on Saturday

The Valparaiso University football team will look to make it back-to-back wins this week as the team hits the road to face off with Morehead State. A victory would also give Valpo consecutive head-to-head wins for the first time in an all-time series that dates back to 1996. It’s homecoming weekend for the host Eagles – an event Valpo certainly wouldn’t mind spoiling with a victory.

Valpo Football Weekly: Oct. 16

Head coach Dave Cecchini and Todd Ickow talk about the Hoosier Helmet win over Butler and look ahead to this week's game against Morehead State.

Gessinger Wins PFL Special Teams Player of the Week

A day after beating rival Butler for the Hoosier Helmet at Brown Field, the Valparaiso University football team has recorded its first Pioneer Football League weekly honor of the season.

Valpo Tops Rival Butler, Keeps Hoosier Helmet

The Valparaiso University football team picked an opportune time for its most complete performance of the season on Saturday afternoon at Brown Field.

Hoosier Helmet Back Up for Grabs on Saturday

Regardless of the records or where the teams are in the standings, when these two rivals face off, it’s a big one. The biggest one of the season, to be exact. The 77th incarnation of Valpo/Butler will occur on Saturday at Brown Field as the hosts attempt to retain the Hoosier Helmet trophy for the second straight season.

Valpo Football Weekly: Oct. 9

It's Helmet Week. Head coach Dave Cecchini has all the latest on Valpo football in advance of Saturday's game against rival Butler.

Football Falls at Dayton on Saturday

The Valparaiso University football team fell 53-20 on Saturday at Welcome Stadium to perennial Pioneer Football League power Dayton. Valpo played without several key players due to injuries, including two senior captains on defense. Junior running back Kyle Cartales (Loxahatchee, Fla. / Cardinal Newman) racked up 116 yards on 15 carries to lead the offense.

Rematch of 2017 Finale Set for Saturday

The Valparaiso University football team will look to win back-to-back meetings with Dayton for the first time in program history on Saturday afternoon as the two teams resume a matchup that dates all the way back to 1988. Valpo is ready to embrace a strong challenge against one of the PFL’s perennial powers on Saturday as the team seeks its second ever win in Dayton and first since 2003.

Valpo Football Weekly: Oct. 2

Valpo football head coach Dave Cecchini dropped by for his weekly visit with Todd Ickow to look back at last week's homecoming game and ahead to this week's visit to Dayton.

Football Incurs Narrow Defeat in High-Scoring Homecoming Showdown

The Valparaiso University football team scored touchdowns on its first three drives of the game as part of a high-scoring affair at Brown Field in front of a large homecoming crowd on Saturday afternoon. However, visiting Davidson kept pace early before eventually recording a late, go-ahead score to head home with a 40-35 win.

Valpo Football Weekly: Sept. 26

Head coach Dave Cecchini joins Todd Ickow to look back at last week's game against Truman State and preview Saturday PFL opener against Davidson - the homecoming game at Brown Field.

Homecoming is Here: Valpo Football Hosts PFL Opener on Saturday

It’s a special day on the Valparaiso University calendar as students, fans and alumni alike will flock to Brown Field on Saturday for the annual homecoming football game. Valpo will attempt to send its supporters home happy as it welcomes Davidson for Valpo’s first Pioneer Football League game of 2018.

Cecchini to Appear at Homecoming Kickoff Luncheon

Valparaiso University head football coach Dave Cecchini will be featured at the 2018 Homecoming Kickoff Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 28 in the Community Room of the Christopher Center on campus.

Valpo Football Opens Home Slate with Setback

Redshirt freshman quarterback Trey Bilinski (Nappanee, Ind. / Northwood) threw a pair of touchdown passes in his first career start and senior Drew Snouffer (Columbus, Ohio / Upper Arlington) led his team in tackles for the third straight game, but the Valparaiso University football team fell 34-20 to Truman State on Saturday at Brown Field.

Valpo Football Weekly: Sept. 18

Head coach Dave Cecchini joined Todd Ickow to recap last week's game at Youngstown State and look ahead to the home opener on Saturday against Truman State at Brown Field.

Home Opener Set for Saturday at Brown Field

The Valparaiso University football team will commence the home portion of the 2018 season on Saturday afternoon as Truman State comes to town. Valpo will take the field at home in a game situation for the first time since Nov. 18, 2017, a thrilling 8-7 win over Dayton. This marks the first of five Brown Field dates for Valpo this season.

Football Falls at Youngstown State

The Valparaiso University football team went toe-to-toe with full-scholarship foe Youngstown State in the first quarter on Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown, but the Penguins pulled away for a 42-7 victory. Valpo carried the momentum early, jumping out to a 7-0 lead 10 minutes into the game, but the Penguins scored 42 unanswered to close out the victory.

Valpo Football Weekly: Sept. 13

Head coach Dave Cecchini joins Todd Ickow to look back at last week's game at Duquesne and head to this week's contest against Youngstown State.

Valpo Set to Embrace Challenge of Visiting Youngstown State

The Valparaiso University football team faces another challenging road test this week as Youngstown State – a team ranked nationally in the FCS preseason that reached the national championship game in 2016 – stands between Valpo and leveling its record at 1-1. Valpo is coming off a solid showing in its season opener, falling 23-21 in what would have been a signature road win at Duquesne.

Valpo Comes Up Narrowly Shy Against Scholarship Foe Duquesne

The Valparaiso University football team knocked on the door of a signature season-opening win on Saturday afternoon at Rooney Field in Pittsburgh, taking scholarship foe Duquesne down to the wire in a 23-21 defeat. Valpo flashed a multitude of weapons on offense while making big plays on defense against a strong Dukes team that led the NEC in total offense last season.

Valpo Football Weekly: Sept. 4

Valpo head coach Dave Cecchini sat down with play-by-play broadcaster Todd Ickow for the first edition of the year of Valpo Football Weekly.

Valpo Football Season Opens Saturday at Duquesne

Foundation, tradition and legacy return as the Valparaiso University football team kicks off the 2018 season on Saturday. After a Week 1 bye, Valpo will be in action for 11 consecutive weeks starting with a trip to Duquesne. Valpo will look to put together back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1999 and 2000.

Valpo Athletics Announces 2018 Football Promotional Schedule

The Valparaiso University Athletic Department has announced an excitement-eliciting slate of promotions for what figures to be a thrilling fall of football at Brown Field.

Season Preview: Opener Within Sight as Valpo Football Prepares to Kick Off 2018 Season

As Valparaiso University football coach Dave Cecchini looked down at his projected two-deep for next week’s season opener at Duquesne, there was something noticeably different from years past.

Video: Valpo Football Media Day 2018

Fall Camp Set to Commence for Valpo Football

A taste of success in 2017 left the Valparaiso University football team hungry for more. The long offseason wait is nearing its end as the 2018 version of the Crusaders will gather for the first time this week as they report to camp on Thursday and hold their first practice on Friday.

Valpo Picked to Finish Tied for Fourth in PFL

The Valparaiso University football team has been picked tied for fourth in the Pioneer Football League, according to a preseason polling of the league’s head coaches. The league released the poll on Tuesday.

Three Crusaders Named to Preseason All-PFL Team

The Valparaiso University football team has a trio of representatives on the 2018 Preseason All-Pioneer Football League Team, which was announced on Monday.

Football Online Store Open

The Valparaiso University football program has opened an online store, which will be available through July 17.