https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2025/contrib/2025120710ds8x The No. 17 Berry College football team (11-1) took down the No. 21 Trinity University Tigers 31-23 to advance to the NCAA D-III Quarterfinals for the first time in program history on a chilly Saturday afternoon at Valhalla Stadium. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2025/contrib/2025120710ds8x https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2025/fathers-and-sons Sometimes the toughest task is balancing “Coach” and “Dad.” From missed first snaps to unforgettable touchdowns, these dads and sons navigate the unique challenges — and joys — of sharing a football sideline. Greg Thomas has more in Around the Nation. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2025/fathers-and-sons https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241117bqy7n8 MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Vikings are the Southern Athletic Association Champions after a commanding 48-14 victory over the Lynx of Rhodes College. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241117bqy7n8 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241109t9epc3 MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - Berry dominated the Majors on senior day at Valhalla, boosting the Vikings' record to 7-2 and keeping them in strong contention in the SAA standings. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241109t9epc3 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241104coqj45 MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - Berry's special teams and defense delivered in critical moments, helping the Vikings secure a 28-21 win over Centre on Saturday at Valhalla Stadium. Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241104coqj45 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/202410264s55ix SAN ANTONIO, Tx. - In an intense showdown that pushed both teams to their limits, the Berry Vikings narrowly missed victory, falling 38-35 to the Trinity Tigers in overtime on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/202410264s55ix https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241020lx1bzk MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - Berry Football was at home Saturday afternoon to face the Sewanee Tigers, who they overpowered in impressive fashion by a score of 53-10. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241020lx1bzk https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241013b7uhex CONWAY, Ark. -  Vikings football overpowered the Hendrix Warriors 42-13 in a commanding road victory, anchored by a dominant defensive performance that broke the program record for the fewest rushing yards allowed in a game. Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241013b7uhex https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241007dukwzm MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - The Vikings reclaimed their home turf on Mountain Day with a big SAA win over Southwestern, 44-7. Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241007dukwzm https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20240921aimge1 ASHLAND, Va. -  Berry mounted a spectacular fourth-quarter comeback to secure a 28-24 victory over the No. 10 Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets today on the road. Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20240921aimge1 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20240919d7t5bu MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - The Vikings kicked-off their first home game at Valhalla this afternoon against #25 DePauw, a tough team who bested the Vikings 33-0. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20240919d7t5bu https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2023/berry-looking-to-remove-all-doubt The Vikings are looking to secure an at-large bid to the playoffs after a couple of years away, and hope to keep the momentum rolling through the second half of their schedule. More in a feature by Brian Lester. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2023/berry-looking-to-remove-all-doubt https://www.d3football.com/notables/2021/09/zylstra-catches-first-nfl-td Brandon Zylstra, one of 10 Division III football players on NFL rosters, caught his first touchdown pass on Sunday, helping the Carolina Panthers to a win against the New Orleans Saints. Here's the state of D-III players in the league. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2021/09/zylstra-catches-first-nfl-td https://www.d3football.com/notables/2021/05/duncan-once-again-d3-head-coach After a stint as offensive coordinator at Berry, Rich Duncan is back in the D-III head coaching ranks and will take over Rhodes for the fall 2021 season. Wed, 05 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2021/05/duncan-once-again-d3-head-coach https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/09/10-players-on-nfl-rosters ... and the number might grow, as teams fill out their expanded practice squads. Rookie Ben Bartch made the roster, while fellow MIAC player Brandon Zylstra will break camp with the Panthers. Here's the full list. Mon, 07 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/09/10-players-on-nfl-rosters https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/08/austin-college-brings-football-back-asc After four seasons as an affiliate member of the SAA expires at the end of this academic year, Austin College is coming back to an old home: the American Southwest Conference. Sat, 15 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/08/austin-college-brings-football-back-asc https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/04/free-agent-signings After the conclusion of the NFL Draft, a handful of Division III players generally sign free agent contracts or get invited to rookie camp. Sat, 25 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/04/free-agent-signings https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/04/draft-preview Ben Bartch's draft hopes seem fairly secure, but everyone else in Division III is fighting to get noticed. And with Pro Days and traveling for workouts shut down because of the coronavirus, they're making do. Adam Turer has more. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/04/draft-preview https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191123q4a583 ROME, Ga. — The Huntingdon Hawks scored on a 56-yard touchdown pass late in the game on Saturday afternoon, closing the books on the 2019 season for the No. 19 Berry College football team. Sat, 23 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191123q4a583 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/201911160upd5z ROME, Ga. — The Berry College football team defeated Austin College 55-28 this afternoon, clinching the program's fourth consecutive Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Championship and third straight trip to the NCAA Playoffs. Sat, 16 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/201911160upd5z https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191109j8z3wr DANVILLE, Ky. — The Berry College football team collected 574 yards of total offense on Saturday, defeating the Centre College Colonels 45-22 to remain in first place in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA). Sat, 09 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191109j8z3wr https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191026v8o00p ROME, Ga. — The Berry College football team scored the second-most points in program history on Saturday in a 54-10 rout of Rhodes College. Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191026v8o00p https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191019mm86na BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The No. 7 Berry College football team allowed an uncharacteristic 315 rushing yards on Saturday night, as the Vikings dropped their first game of the season 28-15 at Birmingham-Southern. Sat, 19 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191019mm86na https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/10/week6-top25-roundup St. John's blanked Bethel in a battle of top 10 teams, while Salisbury beat its rival for just the second time since 2004 and Berry won a battle of unbeatens in the big games among games for teams ranked in the D3football.com Top 25. Sat, 12 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/10/week6-top25-roundup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/201910129ijgee ROME, Ga. — The No. 7 Berry College football team collected six sacks and allowed just 32 rushing yards to preserve its unbeaten record on Saturday, defeating previously undefeated Hendrix College 27-9. Sat, 12 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/201910129ijgee https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/201910058japea SEWANEE, Tenn. — The No. 8 Berry College football team flexed its muscles on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Sewanee Tigers 55-0 and setting a number of program records. Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/201910058japea https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20190928rxlpye ROME, Ga. — The No. 10 Berry College football team scored 28 points in the second half to secure a 31-14 win over the Millsaps College Majors on Saturday afternoon. The win preserves Berry's undefeated record as the team now sits at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA). Sat, 28 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20190928rxlpye https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20190914ntfhwd ROME, Ga. — The No. 16 Berry College football team likely didn't need extra motivation to win its fifth straight game against LaGrange College, but on a day honoring Kay Williams, a longtime donor, friend and fan, the Vikings delivered in the form of a 34-9 blowout of their in-state rival.  Sat, 14 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20190914ntfhwd https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2018/first-round-wrapup-mary-hardin-baylor Mary Hardin-Baylor, St. John's and Berry all advanced easily in the top-left corner of the bracket in the first round of the 2018 Division III football playoffs, while Whitworth rolled as well in the final game of the afternoon. Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2018/first-round-wrapup-mary-hardin-baylor https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2018/berry-14-on-brain Justus Edwards' Week 4 injury not just cost him his season, but perhaps his football career. Even with him recovering miles from campus, his Berry teammates have been there to lend support and have certainly not forgotten him. More in a feature by Brian Lester. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2018/berry-14-on-brain