2024-25 USF Football News
USF Athletics Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class
January 24, 2025
The University of Saint Francis (Ind) Athletic Hall of Fame will officially welcome seven new members at the 2025 CASPY Awards on Thursday, April 24. The USF Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes: Eric Wagoner (2007) – Football Athlete/Coach, Nick Ferrer (2018) - Football, Breanna Pryor (2019) - Softball, Bryce Lienhoop (2019) - Men's Basketball, Brooke Ridley (2016) - Women's Basketball, Caren Hernandez (2019) – Cross Country/Track and Field, Heather Jones (2016) - Women's Soccer
Cross Named Victory Sports Network NAIA Second Team All-American
January 02, 2025
FARGO, ND - The Victory Sports Network has released its 2024 NAIA Football All-American Team and individual awards for the season. After being named Second Team All-American, defensive lineman Marquise Cross represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this year's awards.
Cross Announced as Cliff Harris Award Finalist
December 17, 2024
The Cliff Harris Award and Little Rock Touchdown Club, in partnership with the NAIA League Office, have announced University of Saint Francis (Ind.) defensive lineman Marquise Cross as a finalist for the 2024 Cliff Harris Award for the NAIA Division.
Marquise Cross Named to AFCA NAIA All-American First Team
December 11, 2024
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) defensive lineman Marquise Cross has been named a First Team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
NAIA Fall Sports Daktronics Scholar-Athletes Released
November 26, 2024
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) proudly announces the 2024 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes for fall sports. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the fall sports who have excelled academically including football, men's cross country, men's soccer, women's cross country, women's soccer and women's volleyball.
Cross Named MFSA Midwest League Defensive Player of the Year; 19 Cougars Earn All-Midwest League Honors
November 25, 2024
In their first season as members of the Midwest League, the Univesity of Saint Francis (Ind.) picked up 19 All-Midwest League selections, as the 2024 MSFA All-Midwest League Teams were announced on Monday, November 25.
USF Football Ends Season in NAIA FCS First Round
November 23, 2024
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team traveled to Southwestern College for the First Round of the NAIA Football Championship Series on November 23. The Cougars' second-half rally fell short as the Moundbuilder won Saturday's playoff game by a final score of 31-24.
USF Football MSFA Champs Gear Online Store Open Through December 2
November 21, 2024
The official online gear store to order the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Midwest Champions gear is now open for a limited time.
USF Football Ends Season Rated No. 25
November 19, 2024
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team ended the 2024 season rated No. 25 in the NAIA Football GoRout Top 25 Final Ratings.
Cougars to Travel to Southwestern (Kan.) for First Round of NAIA Football Championship Series
November 17, 2024
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 20-team field of the 69th NAIA Football Championship Series on Sunday, November 17. The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars earned the 18 seed and will travel to No. 16 Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan on Saturday, November 23.
Cougars Fall Short to Tigers in Regular Season Finle
November 16, 2024
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team traveled to Olivet Nazarene University in the regular season finale on Saturday, November 16. The Tigers won Saturday's MSFA Midwest matchup by a final score of 39-31.
Newcomer Named MSFA Midwest League Defensive Player of the Week
November 13, 2024
The Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) announced the Midwest League players of the week, recognizing the league's top individual performances over the weekend.
Football Jumps To No. 18 in Latest NAIA GoRout Top 25 Ratings
November 12, 2024
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team climbed to No. 18 in this week’s NAIA Football GoRout Top 25 Ratings after extending their win streak to five with a victory over Saint Xavier University (Ill.) on Saturday. The Cougars moved up four spots from last week’s No. 22 ranking.
No. 22 Saint Francis Defeats Saint Xavier for Share of MSFA Midwest Championship
November 09, 2024
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team clinched a share of the MSFA Midwest Championship and an automatic berth to the NAIA Football Championship Series after beating Saint Xavier University during Senior Day at Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium on Saturday, November 9.
USF Football Ranked No. 22 in Latest NAIA Football GoRout Top-25 Ratings
November 05, 2024
Following back-to-back upset victories over top-25 ranked teams, the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team has been ranked No. 22 in this week's NAIA Football GoRout Top 25 Ratings.
Cougars Down No. 19 Fighting Saints
November 02, 2024
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) football team downed the visiting Fighting Saints of No. 19 St. Francis (Ill.) by a final score of 28-20 on Saturday, November 2.