• Chicago brings back former assistant
    February 05, 2025
    Craig Knoche will be the University of Chicago's third coach in three seasons and its fourth coach in the past five.
  • Quiet coaching change in Chicago
    July 13, 2024
    Last fall, three assistant coaches silently left the University of Chicago, and this past week, their head coach slipped out the door without an announcement either. Todd Gilcrist is out after two seasons as the Maroons head coach.
  • Three from D3 named finalists for Campbell Trophy
    October 26, 2022
    Typically, the National Football Foundation includes just one D-III player among the 15 finalists for their Campbell Trophy, with the goal of recognizing the best in the nation for academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. This year, there are three.
  • Another new bowl comes to Wisconsin
    July 18, 2022
    The midwest is getting a second Division III football bowl game, following on the success of the Culver's Isthmus Bowl in 2021.
  • Gilcrist named Chicago head coach
    April 05, 2022
    Todd Gilcrist, a former player at Pitt and Duquesne, and an assistant coach at Holy Cross and Columbia, is now a Division III head coach.
  • Wilkerson gets FCS head coaching spot
    January 26, 2022
    After nine years as head coach at the University of Chicago, Chris Wilkerson got the call on Wednesday to return to his alma mater as head coach and will be taking the top spot at Division I FCS Eastern Illinois.
  • Handling the political football
    October 20, 2016
    A summer on Capitol Hill, an internship at a national convention, or a spring abroad at an embassy can shed light on how much work goes on beyond the commercials and 24-hour cable news. The preparation, teamwork, and sacrifice these D-III football players observed isn’t so different from a football season.
  • Bears linebacker has taken ownership of defense
    October 18, 2016
    On a Washington U. defense marked by youth, Jake Coon has exceled as a leader and the team tackle leader.
  • 10 games to watch for 2016
    August 31, 2016
    Columnist Brian Lester has seen a lot of the nation suit up and battle it out on the gridiron, and he's back for his second year celebrating stars of the South. He gives you a snapshot of 10 games that should be on your radar.
  • The wait is over for UChicago
    May 11, 2016
    Nearly a year ago, sources told D3football.com that the University of Chicago was headed to the Midwest Conference. This was finally announced.
  • Roundup: Still undefeated
    October 03, 2015
    Chicago won a big road game, Olivet won its first conference clash, while Denison and DePauw each finished the week unblemished as well. Those, plus plenty of games involving other teams in our national wrapup.
  • Maroons back has the ultimate in breakout games
    September 29, 2015
    Chandler Carroll had not gotten many carries in the first two games of the season for the University of Chicago. But the Maroons' back got a few more opportunities against Centre and made the most of them.
  • UChicago football rides historic day by Carroll to 49-30 upset of Centre
    September 26, 2015
    CHICAGO – Sophomore running back Chandler Carroll ran his way into the school's history books and spurred the University of Chicago football team to a 49-30 victory over No. 20-ranked Centre College on Saturday.
  • Wash U, Chicago already leaving SAA
    June 12, 2015
    Washington University and the University of Chicago haven't even played their first game as football members of the Southern Athletic Association, and they've already announced their departure.
  • So far, Chicago not singing the blues
    October 08, 2014
    For the second season in a row, the University of Chicago is off to a 4-0 start. The Maroons are hoping to avoid the slide that ended the 2013 season, however.
  • Chicago FAA fire forces cancellation of Pacific game
    September 26, 2014
    A fire that shut down the FAA's main ground control center in the Chicago area has forced the cancellation of Saturday's scheduled Pacific football game at the University of Chicago.
  • After chaotic summer, Maroons avoid falling
    October 02, 2013
    It must seem like a whirlwind for Chris Wilkerson and the University of Chicago, which was surprised by the sudden retirement of a longtime coach over the summer.
  • Best road trips: Week 4
    August 12, 2013
    Let's take a long trip across the Eastern Time Zone so we can get a Friday night game and two Saturday games in the Chicago area.
  • Dartmouth assistant hired at Chicago
    July 30, 2013
    After the retirement of longtime head coach Dick Maloney, Dartmouth assistant Chris Wilkerson got the call for the Maroons.
  • Maloney announces retirement from U. of Chicago
    June 22, 2013
    After nearly two decades as the University of Chicago head football coach, Dick Maloney has announced his retirement from the university.
  • Chicago football shuts out Allegheny 10-0
    October 06, 2012
    CHICAGO, Ill. -- The University of Chicago football team used a stellar defensive effort to earn its first shutout in six years by a 10-0 margin over Allegheny College on Saturday.
  • Concordia Chicago edges Maroons football 27-26
    September 08, 2012
    CHICAGO, Ill. -- A thrilling back-and-forth game ended in favor of the visitors as Concordia University Chicago rallied with a late touchdown and stymied the game's final drive to edge the University of Chicago football team 27-26 on Saturday.
  • University of Chicago football stifles Beloit College 20-6 in season debut
    September 01, 2012
    CHICAGO, Ill. -- A stifling defensive effort propelled the University of Chicago football team to a 20-6 victory in its season opener against Beloit College on Saturday.
  • Dee Brizzolara Meets with NFL Scouts
    March 29, 2012
    Earlier today, scouts representing the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans, Blesto Scouting, and National Football Scouting visited the University of Chicago campus to time, measure, and interview junior wide receiver Dee Brizzolara.
  • UAA teams splitting into conferences
    December 13, 2011
    The four teams playing football in the UAA are splitting and joining two conferences, which will give them access to an automatic bid.
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