Football News

December 16

NWU Football Leads Nation With 12 NAIA Scholar Athletes

The Nebraska Wesleyan University football team had 12 players honored as Daktronics/NAIA Scholar Athletes when the awards were announced at the NAIA Football Championships.

December 6

NWU Leads Country With 7 Football Academic All-Americans

Nebraska Wesleyan University had four football players named to the First-Team of the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division Football Team that was announced Dec. 5. The four First-Team selections led all schools in the NAIA. Three other NWU players were named to the Academic All-America® Second-Team, giving the Prairie Wolves a total of seven Academic All-Americans.

November 15

Four NWU Players Earn 1st-Team All-GPAC In Football

The 2011 Great Plains Athletic Conference Football All-Conference team has been selected after a vote of the league coaches on Sunday (Nov. 13) at Midland University in Fremont, Neb. A total of 15 Nebraska Wesleyan University players received recognition from the GPAC.

November 12

Hastings Hands NWU 17-10 Season Ending Loss

Indiana Jones intercepted an Ethan Myers pass at the Bronco 5-yard line with 1:39 to play to end the Nebraska Wesleyan game-tying scoring drive and seal a 17-10 Hastings victory over the Prairie Wolves in the season finale for both teams on Saturday (Nov. 12) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

November 10

Seven Prairie Wolves Named Academic All-District

Seven Nebraska Wesleyan University football players have been honored as Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District 6 selections. The teams were announced Thursday (Nov. 10). and NWU had seven players named All-District in the college division.

November 10

Old Rivals Meet For Senior Day Season Finale

Old time football rivals Nebraska Wesleyan University and Hastings College will meet for the 98th time on Saturday (Nov. 12) in the season finale for both teams to end the Great Plains Athletic Conference football season. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Broncos is set for 1 p.m., at Abel Stadium in Lincoln.

November 7

Delbaugh Named Special Teams Player of the Week

Nebraska Wesleyan junior Jordan Delbaugh has been named this week’s Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Football Special Team’s Player of the week.

November 5

Wolves Rally Comes Up Short in 24-17 Loss at Dakota Wesleyan

Nebraska Wesleyan held the high powered Dakota Wesleyan offense scoreless in the second half and pulled within seven points with over one minute to play but the onside kick attempt failed as the Tigers defeated the Prairie Wolves 24-17 in GPAC football action on Saturday (Nov. 5) in Mitchell, S.D.

November 2

Battle of Wesleyan's Set For Saturday in Mitchell, S.D.

It will be a battle of Wesleyan's on Saturday (Nov. 5) as Nebraska Wesleyan University travels to Mitchell, S.D., to face Dakota Wesleyan in Great Plains Athletic Conference football action. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Tigers is set for 1 p.m., at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell.

October 31

Kaczor Named GPAC Defensive Player of the Week

Nebraska Wesleyan junior linebacker Brett Kaczor has been named this week’s Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Football Defensive Player of the week.

October 29

Prairie Wolves Blow Out Briar Cliff 52-7

Nebraska Wesleyan scored in all three phases of the game and picked up their third straight victory as the Prairie Wolves blew out Briar Cliff 52-7 in GPAC football action on Saturday (Oct. 29) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

October 26

Prairie Wolves Face Chargers Going For Third Straight Win

Nebraska Wesleyan will go for its third straight victory this Saturday (Oct. 29) when they host Briar Cliff University in GPAC football action. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Chargers is set for 1 pm at Abel Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

October 22

Short Field Scores Give Prairie Wolves 10-7 Victory

Nebraska Wesleyan took advantage of two Concordia turnovers deep into Bulldogs territory as the Prairie Wolves came away with a touchdown and field goal then the tough NWU defense held the Bulldogs out of the endzone to preserve a 10-7 victory in GPAC football action on Saturday (Oct. 22) in Seward, Neb.

October 19

Wolves and Bulldogs to Tangle in Seward on Saturday

Nebraska Wesleyan will look to even its GPAC record at 3-3 this Saturday (Oct. 22) when they travel down the road to Seward to face Concordia University in a Great Plains Athletic Conference football matchup. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Bulldogs is set for 1 p.m., at Bulldog Stadium in Seward, Neb.

October 15

NWU Rushes Past Dordt 45-19

Nebraska Wesleyan rushed for a season-high 257 yards as the Prairie Wolves ran past Dordt, 45-19, in Great Plains Athletic Conference football action on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 15) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

October 12

NWU Football Aims For Bounce Back After Bye Week

Nebraska Wesleyan used its recent bye week to heal up and take advantage of extra practice time and the Prairie Wolves hope to bounce back this Saturday when they host Dordt College in a GPAC football matchup. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Defenders is set for 1 p.m., at Abel Stadium in Lincoln.

October 1

Offense Struggles in 27-6 Loss at Northwestern

Nebraska Wesleyan managed just 40 yards of total offense as the Northwestern defense dominated in a 27-6 victory on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 1) at Korver Field in Orange City, Iowa.

September 28

Football Set For Weekend Matchup at Northwestern

Nebraska Wesleyan will look to remain unbeaten on the road as the Prairie Wolves travel to Orange City, Iowa to face Northwestern College in GPAC football action this Saturday (Oct. 1). Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Red Raiders is set for 1:30 pm at DeLavois Stadium/Korver Field.

September 24

Doane Dominates NWU 27-3 on Homecoming

Doane’s defense limited Nebraska Wesleyan to just 130 yards of total offense as the 21st-ranked Tigers defeated the Prairie Wolves 27-3 before a large crowd of 1,905 on homecoming Saturday (Sept. 24) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln.

September 21

Rivals Nebraska Wesleyan and Doane Set For Homecoming Showdown

An old rivalry will be renewed this Saturday (Sept. 24) as Nebraska Wesleyan University and Doane College meet on the football field for the 97th time in GPAC football action on Homecoming Saturday at Abel Stadium. Kickoff between the Prairie Wolves and Tigers is set for 1 pm.