Valpo Football Announces Team Postseason Awards

Linebacker Jaxon Peifer (Normal, Ill. / Normal Community) earned Defensive Player of the Year honors, while running back Robert Washington (Huntersville, N.C. / East Gaston) was named the team’s Offensive Player of the Year and punter Ben Niesner (Black Diamond, Wash. / Tahoma [Portland State]) secured Special Teams Player of the Year accolades.

Valpo Duo Earns Freshman All-American Honors

The Valparaiso University football program continued to haul in postseason recognition on Wednesday as a pair of rookies received Freshman All-American honors from HERO Sports for their performances this spring. Defensive back Keyon Turner (Chicago, Ill. / Marist) and kick returner Charlie Maxwell (Elkhart, Ind. / Elkhart Christian Academy) both earned the high accolade.

Valpo Athletics to Hold Postseason Virtual ‘Inside Valpo Football’ Event

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics will hold a postseason edition of “Inside Valpo Football,” a virtual conversation with head coach Landon Fox, on Thursday, May 13 at 4 p.m. Central Time.

Valpo Football Announces Fall 2021 Schedule

After finishing with the program’s best winning percentage since 2003 and achieving the team’s highest finish in the Pioneer Football League standings since that same season during a successful Spring 2021 slate, the Valparaiso University football team has revealed its schedule for the Fall 2021 season.

Niesner Named FCS Punter of the Year Semifinalist

Valparaiso University football senior Ben Niesner (Black Diamond, Wash. / Tahoma [Portland State]) added another high honor to a week filled with recognition on Friday as he was named a semifinalist for national FCS Punter of the Year.

Valpo Places Four on Academic All-PFL First Team, Two on Second Team

The Valparaiso University football program wrapped up a successful week of Pioneer Football League honors on Wednesday as a quartet was named to the Academic All-PFL First Team while an additional duo received Academic All-PFL Second Team honors.

Five Valpo Players Named to All-PFL First Team, Two Others Earn Second-Team Nods

After finishing with the program’s best winning percentage since 2003, the Valparaiso University football team was well represented as the Pioneer Football League unveiled its all-conference teams on Tuesday.

Washington Named PFL Offensive Player of the Year; Niesner Earns PFL co-Special Teams Player of the Year

The Valparaiso University football team received a pair of major Pioneer Football League awards on Monday as the conference unveiled its highest accolades for the Spring 2021 season.

Valpo Receives National Team of the Week Honorable Mention

The Valparaiso University football program continued to earn recognition as a pair of student-athletes received honorable mentions for Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week honors on Tuesday. Senior Drew Gedrys (McDonald, Pa. / South Fayette) and freshman Charlie Maxwell (Elkhart, Ind. / Elkhart Christian Academy) were recognized for their play during Saturday’s 20-19 victory over perennial Pioneer Football League favorite San Diego.

Valpo Football Weekly: Season Wrap-up

Landon Fox, Keyon Turner Named Finalists for National Honors

Valparaiso University football head coach Landon Fox and freshman defensive back Keyon Turner (Chicago, Ill. / Marist) were named national finalists for Stats Perform FCS honors on Monday.

Valpo Football Announces Week 6 Team Awards

The Valparaiso University football program announced its team awards for Week 6 on Monday following Saturday’s 20-19 victory over Pioneer Football League preseason favorite San Diego.

Gedrys Named PFL co-Special Teams Player of the Week

After blocking a pair of PAT attempts in Saturday’s 20-19 victory over San Diego, Valparaiso University senior defensive lineman Drew Gedrys (McDonald, Pa. / South Fayette) was named the Pioneer Football League Co-Special Teams Player of the Week on Sunday.

Valpo Football Knocks Off Perennial League Favorite San Diego, Caps Best Season Since 2003

A Valparaiso University football season that featured no shortage of dramatic finishes concluded with the most heart-pounding moment yet during Saturday’s season finale against Pioneer Football League preseason favorite San Diego at Brown Field.

Five Valpo Football Seniors Earn Hampshire Honor Society Membership

A quintet of Valparaiso University football student-athletes received recognition for their success in the classroom on Wednesday as the National Football Foundation announced its 2021 Hampshire Honor Society members.

Football to Host San Diego on Senior Day

The regular season comes to an end on Saturday at Brown Field as the Valparaiso University football team closes out the home slate by hosting Pioneer Football League preseason favorite San Diego. Valpo will attempt to cap off a successful spring by knocking off a traditional league powerhouse on Saturday. A victory would allow the Brown & Gold to secure the program’s best winning percentage since 2003 and give the team an opportunity to earn a share of the PFL title if Stetson defeats Davidson. Saturday will be Senior Day at Brown Field.

Valpo Football Weekly: Week 6

Coach Fox joined Brandon Vickrey for Valpo Football Weekly sponsored by Lakeshore Bone & Joint to recap Saturday's game at Morehead State and preview this week's regular-season finale vs. San Diego!

Comeback Effort Falls Shy, Morehead State Edges Valpo

The Valparaiso University football team made a valiant comeback effort on Saturday afternoon in Morehead, Ky., but host Morehead State came away with a narrow 28-24 victory after owning a 21-0 first-half lead at Jayne Stadium. Valpo couldn’t complete what would have been the program’s biggest rally since 1995, incurring just its second setback in a season where all five games have been decided by 11 points or fewer.

Valpo Football Weekly: Week 5

Coach joined Brandon Vickrey for Valpo Football Weekly presented by Lakeshore Bone & Joint!

Football Attempts to Clinch Winning Season on Saturday

The Valparaiso University football team will look to clinch its best single-season winning percentage since 2003 on Saturday in Morehead, Ky. as Valpo attempts to go to 4-1 by topping Morehead State at Jayne Stadium. The Brown & Gold will look to extend their winning streak to three and attempt to secure an unblemished 3-0 road record.

Valpo Football Announces Week 4 Team Honors

A day after winning the Pioneer Football League co-Special Teams Player of the Week, Valparaiso University football senior Ben Niesner (Black Diamond, Wash. / Tahoma [Portland State]) added team Special Teams Player of the Week honors on Monday.

Niesner Earns Second PFL Weekly Honor

The Valparaiso University football team added to its list of Pioneer Football League accolades this season as senior punter Ben Niesner (Black Diamond, Wash. / Tahoma [Portland State]) was named the co-PFL Special Teams Player of the Week on Sunday.

Valpo Football Beats Drake for First Time Since 2003, Earns Program’s First Win in Des Moines

The Valparaiso University football team achieved history on Saturday afternoon, notching the program’s first-ever victory at Drake by prevailing 10-7. The win snapped a 17-game losing streak to the Bulldogs that dated back to 2003 and marked the program’s first triumph in 14 visits to Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Keyon Turner (Chicago, Ill. / Marist) forced a turnover for the fourth straight week, Austin Martins (Newman, Calif. / Orestimba [Modesto JC]) accrued 2 ½ sacks and the Valpo defense turned in another fine performance to pave the way to the win.

Valpo Football Weekly: Week 4

On this edition of Valpo Football Weekly, head coach Landon Fox and Brandon Vickrey break down the Hoosier Helmet victory and look ahead to a big game at Drake!

Football Travels to Drake for Week 4 Showdown

The Valparaiso University football team will attempt to build on its strong start to the season this week as the squad makes its way to Des Moines, Iowa to match up with Pioneer Football League foe Drake. Valpo will look to avenge its lone loss of the season thus far, which came at the paws of the Bulldogs in Week 2. If the Brown & Gold can build on their Hoosier Helmet victory from last week by topping Drake, it will mark the program’s first ever win in Des Moines. Valpo will face a team known as the Bulldogs for the fourth consecutive week.

Valpo Football Announces Team Honors for Week 3

Following Saturday’s 28-25 victory over Butler in the Hoosier Helmet rivalry game at Brown Field, the Valparaiso University football team announced its team weekly awards for Week 3 on Monday.

Washington, Turner Honored as PFL Players of the Week

The Valparaiso University football team received recognition from the Pioneer Football League on Sunday following Saturday’s 28-25 victory over rival Butler in the Battle for the Hoosier Helmet at Brown Field. Junior running back Robert Washington (Huntersville, N.C. / East Gaston [Old Dominion]) was named the PFL Offensive Player of the Week, while freshman defensive back Keyon Turner (Chicago, Ill. / Marist) was tabbed PFL co-Defensive Player of the Week.

Valpo Wins Hoosier Helmet, Sweeps Season Series with Rival Butler

For the first time in the history of the storied rivalry, the Valparaiso University football team has beaten Butler twice in the same season.

Valpo Athletics Announces Spectator Policy for March 27 Football Game

Valparaiso University has announced plans to modify its spectator policy for Saturday’s football game between Valpo and Butler, which kicks off at 1 p.m. CT at Brown Field.

Hoosier Helmet Back Up for Grabs on Saturday

The Hoosier Helmet rivalry trophy is up for grabs on Saturday as the Valparaiso University football team plays for a season sweep of arch rival Butler. The instate foes will match up for the second time in three weeks as Valpo attempts to repeat its success from a 24-14 victory in Week 1 in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs currently possess the Hoosier Helmet by virtue of their fall 2019 win in Indy.

Valpo Football Weekly: Week 3

Head coach Landon Fox joined Brandon Vickrey to preview the Hoosier Helmet Game and look back at the Week 2 matchup with Drake.

Valpo Football Announces Week 2 Team Honors

The Valparaiso University football program announced its team Players of the Week for Week 2 on Monday.

Niesner Named PFL Special Teams Player of the Week

Valparaiso University football punter Ben Niesner (Black Diamond, Wash. / Tahoma [Portland State]) was named the Pioneer Football League Special Teams Player of the Week on Sunday night after his performance in Saturday’s contest vs. Drake.

Valpo Falls to Drake Despite Strong Defensive Effort

The Valparaiso University football team fell 17-6 to visiting Drake in the Spring 2021 home opener on Saturday afternoon at Brown Field. Kicker Brian Bartholomew (Sugar Grove, Ill. / Kaneland) made a pair of field goals to account for the Valpo scoring, while Keyon Turner (Chicago, Ill. / Marist) and D.J. Hutcherson (Leesburg, Va. / Heritage) each forced turnovers for the Brown & Gold defense, a unit that put together a strong performance on Saturday. The Valpo defense held Drake to 211 yards of total offense, the fewest permitted by Valpo in a Pioneer Football League game since 2010.

Smart Named Associate Director of Sports Performance

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics and Director of Sports Performance Bob Brooks have announced the addition of Trent Smart as Associate Director of Sports Performance.

Valpo Football to Open Home Slate vs. Drake

Fresh off a rivalry victory last week, the Valparaiso University football program will lift the lid on the home portion of the schedule on Saturday afternoon at Brown Field. Valpo will clash with Drake in an effort to move to 2-0 and secure the team’s first victory over the Bulldogs since 2003. The game will not be open to spectators due to current campus COVID-19 protocols, but the contest will be streamed on ESPN+.

Valpo Football Weekly: Week 2

Coach Fox joined Brandon Vickrey for Valpo Football Weekly sponsored by Lakeshore Bone & Joint to look back at Saturday's rivalry win and preview this week's matchup with Drake!

Washington Named College Sports Madness PFL Offensive Player of the Week

Valparaiso University football running back Robert Washington (Huntersville, N.C. / Easton Gaston [Old Dominion]) was named the College Sports Madness Pioneer Football League Offensive Player of the Week for his standout performance in Saturday’s victory at Butler.

Valpo Football Announces Team Players of the Week: Week 1

The Valparaiso University football program announced its team Players of the Week on Monday following Saturday’s victory at Butler.

Valpo Football Opens Spring Season with Rivalry Victory

For fans of the Valparaiso University football program, few sentences sound sweeter: Valpo defeated Butler on Saturday in Indianapolis.

Valpo Football to Kick Off Season on Saturday in Indianapolis

At long last, the Valparaiso University football team will kick off the season on Saturday. A lot is different about this six-game Pioneer Football League spring slate, but the positive energy that has surrounded head coach Landon Fox’s program in recent years remains unchanged. After going through a typical spring practice schedule during the fall, Valpo will hold its competitive season this spring. The anticipation for the team’s first game since fall 2019 was already high, but the opponent makes it even higher. Valpo will match up with Butler in the latest rendition of the PFL’s long-standing rivalry on Saturday in the state capital.

Valpo Football Weekly: Week 1

Head coach Landon Fox joined Brandon Vickrey for the Week 1 edition of Valpo Football Weekly!

Valpo Football Ready for Unique Spring Season

There’s a special energy exuding from Kroencke Hall this week as the beginning of a season unlike any other in the 100-year history of the Valparaiso University football program is on the horizon.

Five Valpo Players Tabbed to Spring 2021 Preseason All-PFL Watch List

The Valparaiso University football team was well represented as the Pioneer Football League unveiled its Spring 2021 Preseason All-PFL Watch List on Tuesday as a Valpo quintet received recognition.

Pioneer Football League Releases Preseason Poll

With the start of the 2021 spring season right around the corner, the Pioneer Football League announced its preseason poll on Monday.

Valpo Athletics to Hold Virtual ‘Inside Valpo Football’ Event

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics will hold “Inside Valpo Football,” a virtual conversation with head coach Landon Fox on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. Central Time.

Valpo Football Adds to Recruiting Class on National Signing Day

#ValpoFuture continued to take shape on Wednesday as the Valparaiso University football program added 29 incoming student-athletes to its recruiting class. The class, which also features six early signees who were introduced in December, will join the program for the 2021-22 academic and athletic year.

Valpo Football to Welcome Incoming Class on Wednesday

It’s an exciting day for the Valparaiso University football program, incoming student-athletes and their families as National Signing Day 2021 has finally arrived.

Pioneer Football League Announces Revised Spring Schedule

Valpo and Butler will match up not once, but twice this spring.

Valpo Football Begins Recruiting Class with Six Early Signees

The Valparaiso University football program and head coach Landon Fox began introducing the Class of 2021 by welcoming six student-athletes during this week’s early signing period.

Valpo Football Announces 2021 Spring Schedule

It’s a sentence that is music to the ears of Valparaiso University football fans: The 2020-2021 Pioneer Football League schedule has arrived.

Valpo Football Builds Bonds with Big Brother, Older Brother Initiatives

The games are a moment in time, but the relationships last a lifetime for members of the Valparaiso University football program.

Football Alumni Spotlight: Kris Serra '09

Kris Serra graduated from Valparaiso University in 2009. While at Valpo, he majored in psychology and minored in public communication. During his time on campus, he was active in a variety of extracurricular activities on top of football

Valpo Football Announces Plans to Play 2021 Spring Season

Following the Pioneer Football League Presidents Council announcement on Monday, the Valparaiso University football program has announced its intention to participate in the 2021 spring season.

PFL Presidents Council Endorses Intent to Play Spring 2021 PFL-only Schedule

The Pioneer Football League Presidents Council has endorsed a six-game conference season to be played in the spring of 2021, as advanced by the PFL athletic directors and coaches.

Niesner Finds Niche as Division-I Punter

Valparaiso University football senior Ben Niesner’s path to competing in the sport at the Division-I level is far from traditional.

Valpo Football Players Enjoy Opportunity to Practice, Bond Throughout Fall Semester

From the day he took over as the head football coach at Valparaiso University, Landon Fox’s message has been clear: His program is about more than just football.

Valpo Football Uses Fall for Team Growth, Player Development

Although it may not have been the typical fall season filled with Pioneer Football League competition, the Valparaiso University football program provided a meaningful experience and opportunities for team and individual growth during the 2020 fall semester.

Valpo Product Kurt Mattix Overseeing Nation’s Top Defense

San Diego State University football defensive coordinator Kurt Mattix ‘99 has ties to the Valparaiso University football program that run deep.

Football Alumni Spotlight: Sterling Summerville ’13

Sterling Summerville ’13 was an international service major at Valparaiso University.

Aaron Byrd Gains Valuable Experience Through Undergraduate Research

The launch of the bioengineering program at Valparaiso University came at just the right time for Aaron Byrd ‘22.

Former Valpo Student-Athletes Combat COVID-19 as Frontline Workers

In the months since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, former Valparaiso University student-athletes working in the medical field across the country have gone beyond the expected in their efforts to combat the virus and treat patients in need of their care.

Valpo All-Access: Landon Fox

Valpo football coach Landon Fox joined Brandon Vickrey on Valpo All-Access sponsored by Pepsi to discuss the team's schedule this fall, who has stood out in practice and more!

Derickson Joins Valpo Football Staff as Tight Ends Coach

Head coach Landon Fox has announced the addition of Barry Derickson to the Valparaiso University football coaching staff as tight ends coach.

Former Valpo Athletes Make Impact Through A Greater Good Foundation

Two Valparaiso University graduates have found their way of making the world a better place through their nonprofit organization, A Greater Good Foundation.

Pioneer Football League Will Not Conduct Conference Competition in Fall 2020

The Pioneer Football League’s (PFL) Presidents Council has announced that the league’s schools will not conduct conference competition in fall 2020. The PFL membership is spread from coast-to-coast and throughout the Midwest, which creates challenges related to team travel, as well as difficulties meeting applicable state, local and institutional health requirements and COVID-19 mitigation strategies.

Five Valpo Players Honored with Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference Selection

Five members of the Valparaiso University football program were recognized as part of the 2020 Phil Steele Preseason All-Pioneer Football League Team, which was announced on Friday evening.

Fox Announces Additions to Valpo Football Coaching Staff

Valparaiso University head football coach Landon Fox has announced five additions to his staff as the program prepares for the 2020 season.