Football News

January 14

Victory Sports Network Names Hunke All-American Punter

Nebraska Wesleyan University senior punter Ethan Hunke was selected as a First-Team All-American when the 2010 Victory Sports Network NAIA Football All-American team was announced on Jan. 14. The Victory Sports Network NAIA Football All-American team was voted on by NAIA football coaches and the Victory Sports Network broadcast team.

December 17

Crume Named New NWU Defensive Coordinator

Nebraska Wesleyan University Head Football Coach Brian Keller announced today that Kevin Crume will be the new defensive coordinator for the Prairie Wolves football team.

December 14

Hunke Named AFCA All-American Punter

Nebraska Wesleyan University senior punter Ethan Hunke was named to the 2010 AFCA NAIA Coaches All-America Team that was announced today (Dec. 14) by the American Football Coaches Association.

November 16

Walton Earns 1st-Team All-GPAC in Football

The 2010 Great Plains Athletic Conference Football All-Conference team has been selected after a vote of the league coaches on Sunday (Nov. 14) at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. A total of 14 Nebraska Wesleyan University players received recognition from the GPAC.

November 13

Second Half Comeback Falls Short for NWU in 17-14 Loss

Two costly first half turnovers allowed Hastings College to jump out to an early lead that proved to be too much to overcome for Nebraska Wesleyan as the Broncos defeated the Prairie Wolves, 17-14, in the final game of the 2010 season.

November 12

Football Closes Season on Saturday at Hastings

The Nebraska Wesleyan football team will attempt to end the season on a good note as they travel to Hastings, Neb., this Saturday (Nov. 13) to face Hastings College in the 2010 season final. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Broncos is set for 1:00 pm at Lloyd Wilson Stadium in Hastings. LISTEN LIVE

November 8

JV Football Game at Midland Cancelled

The JV football game scheduled for Monday (Nov. 8) between Nebraska Wesleyan and Midland has been cancelled due to injuries on both squads.

November 6

20th-ranked Warriors Win Defensive Battle 14-6

20th-ranked Midland ran for 271 yards and got a fourth quarter interception with 2:03 to play to seal the 14-6 victory over Nebraska Wesleyan in GPAC football action on Saturday afternoon (Nov. 6) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln. The win was the first for Midland over NWU since 2003, and also marked the first win for the Warriors in Lincoln since 1996.

November 5

NWU Hosts #20 Midland on Senior Day

Nebraska Wesleyan returns home for the final time this season as the Prairie Wolves host 20th-ranked Midland University in Great Plains Athletic Conference football action on Saturday afternoon (Nov. 6) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Warriors is set for 1 p.m. LISTEN LIVE

November 4

Three Prairie Wolves Honored as Academic All-District

Three Nebraska Wesleyan University football players have been honored as CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 7 selections. The teams were announced Thursday (Nov. 4) and the NWU honorees were led by sophomore defensive lineman Russell Walton who earned First-Team All-District honors.

October 30

NWU Wins Third Straight With 34-14 Win at Doane

Nebraska Wesleyan got its third straight victory of the season and evened their overall record as they defeated arch rival Doane College, 34-14, in GPAC football action on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 30) in Crete, Neb.

October 28

Rivalry Renewed as NWU Travels to Doane on Saturday

One of the oldest rivalries in small college football will take place this Saturday (Oct. 30) as Nebraska Wesleyan hits the road to face arch rival Doane College in GPAC football action. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Tigers is set for 1 p.m., at Simon Field in Crete, Neb. LISTEN LIVE

October 23

Wolves Hold Off Chargers for 34-27 Victory

The Nebraska Wesleyan offense had their best scoring output of the season and the Prairie Wolves held off a late Briar Cliff rally as NWU defeated Briar Cliff, 34-27 in the 2010 Homecoming football game on Saturday (Oct. 23) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln.

October 21

Football Hosts Briar Cliff in Homecoming Game

Coming off a bye week and its most complete performance of the season, the Nebraska Wesleyan football team will host Briar Cliff University this Saturday (Oct.

October 11

Cody Eiler Named Special Teams Player of the Week

Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore return specialist Cody Eiler is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Special Teams Player-of-the-Week. He was then named the NAIA National Special Teams Player-of-the-Week.

October 9

Eiler's Last Minute Punt Return Leads NWU to 27-20 Win

Cody Eiler returned a punt 49-yards for the game-winning touchdown with just 0:27 seconds left in the game to give Nebraska Wesleyan a 27-20 last minute victory over #25 Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 9) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln.

October 7

Football Teams Hosts DWU in Key GPAC Game Saturday

The Nebraska Wesleyan football team returns home this Saturday (Oct. 9) to host #25 Dakota Wesleyan University in a key Great Plains Athletic Conference game. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Tigers is set for 1 p.m., at Abel Stadium in Lincoln. The game can be heard on KFOR 1240 AM or online at kfor1240.com with Dick Janda calling the action. LISTEN LIVE

October 3

Top Ranked Cougars Shutout NWU, 44-0

Jon Eastman threw for 285 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 1 ranked Sioux Falls to a 44-0 victory over Nebraska Wesleyan on Saturday night (Oct.

September 30

Prairie Wolves Ready to Face #1 Sioux Falls

For the third time in the first five games, the Nebraska Wesleyan football team will face a team ranked in the NAIA Top 25. This Saturday they have the toughest task yet taking on two-time defending national champion and No. 1 ranked Sioux Falls. (LISTEN LIVE) (USF Video Webcast)

September 27

Zach Hoy Honored as GPAC Player of the Week

Nebraska Wesleyan University junior defensive back Zach Hoy has been named this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Defensive Player-of-the-Week.