https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/01/gonzaga-quickly-finds-another-head-coaching-job Adam Gonzaga wasn't given enough time to show he could make a difference at Lawrence, but he was quickly able to find another head coaching job, and in the same conference at that. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/01/gonzaga-quickly-finds-another-head-coaching-job https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/11/willits-steps-down-knox-head-coach After five seasons as the head coach of the Knox College football team, head coach Aaron Willits has announced his resignation from the position. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/11/willits-steps-down-knox-head-coach https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241109fixo7w First-year safety Jalen Brown broke up a two-point conversion pass in the end zone with 30 seconds left, allowing Knox to escape the Banta Bowl with a 35-34 victory and end a six-game skid. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20241109fixo7w https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20240914ikux60 The Prairie Fire held the ball for nearly 38 minutes and Taylor McAdams ran in the winning touchdown from 14 yards out with under two minutes to play. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20240914ikux60 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/07/lakefront-bowl-comes-to-wisconsin The midwest is getting a second Division III football bowl game, following on the success of the Culver's Isthmus Bowl in 2021. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/07/lakefront-bowl-comes-to-wisconsin https://www.d3football.com/notables/2021/02/knox-brings-alumus-back Aaron Willits, who has been offensive coordinator at Concordia-Moorhead, will be returning to Knox, as head coach at his alma mater. Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2021/02/knox-brings-alumus-back https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2017/hot-starts-unlikely-unbeatens As we head into the final weekend of the season’s first month, 39 teams sit at either 3-0 or 4-0. Many are the usual suspects, including 18 teams ranked in the latest Top 25 poll. Others, however, are off to more historic starts. More in Around the Nation. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2017/hot-starts-unlikely-unbeatens https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/05/mwc-finally-confirms-chicago Nearly a year ago, sources told D3football.com that the University of Chicago was headed to the Midwest Conference. This was finally announced. Wed, 11 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/05/mwc-finally-confirms-chicago https://www.d3football.com/awards/playoftheweek/2015/week4 This play practically defies description. Check out the amazing catch this player made, first while in the air and then while on his back. It's the D3football.com Play of the Week. Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/awards/playoftheweek/2015/week4 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141003cycmwk The Knox Prairie Fire raced out to an early lead on Lawrence University and never let up in a 45-14 win at home on September 27. Sat, 27 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141003cycmwk https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/20131118gw93kf The Prairie Fire fell behind Monmouth early and never recovered in a 37-10 loss to their long-time rival in the 125th Bronze Turkey game. Sat, 16 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/20131118gw93kf https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/201311103i0wca Lawrence University scored a touchdown on the final play of the game to hand the Prairie Fire a heartbreaking 23-20 Midwest Conference loss on November 9. Sat, 09 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/201311103i0wca https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/20131110lbi7b5 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/20131110lbi7b5 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/201311105ct4hw Eureka won a back-and-forth game against Knox and claimed the second Lincoln Bowl Game between the schools. Sat, 07 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/201311105ct4hw https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/04/macalester-to-join-midwest-conference The addition will give the Midwest Conference 12 teams and a title game starting in 2014. It also means that Macalester will not bring football back to the MIAC in the near future. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/04/macalester-to-join-midwest-conference https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/12/knox-hires-pomona-pitzer-assistant Damon Tomeo, who is also a former D-II head coach, will be Knox's 30th coach in 117 seasons and takes over the Prairie Fire after a four-year stretch in which the team went 4-36. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/12/knox-hires-pomona-pitzer-assistant https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/10/knox-coach-to-step-back-down Chad Eisele, who is both coach and athletic director at Knox, took over the coaching position three years ago. He'll step back down at the end of the season to focus on his AD duties. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2012/10/knox-coach-to-step-back-down https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114azq800 The Prairie Fire stayed within striking distance of Monmouth College and its high-powered offense for about three full quarters before the Fighting Scots rolled off 29 straight points to claim a 56-27 win Saturday afternoon in the 123rd Bronze Turkey Game. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114azq800 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114ewd2uq The Prairie Fire played inspired football but came up just short against Lake Forest College, losing 31-27 Saturday afternoon on Senior and Parents Day at the Knosher Bowl. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114ewd2uq https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114pqhb2j The Prairie Fire got off to a good start, but Carroll University responded and won 30-8 Saturday night at Schneider Stadium in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114pqhb2j https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/201111145jxyyy Illinois College had a big day running the football and defeated the Prairie Fire 46-19 in the Homecoming game Saturday afternoon at the Knosher Bowl. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/201111145jxyyy https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/201111146uwj15 The Prairie Fire and Grinnell College played even for the first half, but the Pioneers found the end zone on four straight trips then held on to win 43-35 in Grinnell, Iowa. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/201111146uwj15 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114lybgan A long drive late in the game by the Prairie Fire ended in a turnover as Ripon College claimed a hard-earned 26-20 win Saturday in Ripon, Wisconsin. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114lybgan https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114ohr6py Beloit College scored a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns to break open a close game and defeat the Prairie Fire in Midwest Conference play 34-20 Saturday at the Knosher Bowl. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114ohr6py https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114tyulq6 St. Norbert College, after fumbling on its opening drive, scored touchdowns on three of its next four possessions and went on to defeat the Prairie Fire 43-7 in Midwest Conference play Saturday in DePere, Wisconsin. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114tyulq6 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114tdr9t0 The Prairie Fire offense had a big day, piling up the highest point total in a game in nearly six years. Lawrence University, however, had an even bigger day offensively and came away with a 63-42 victory Saturday in the Midwest Conference opener for both teams at the Knosher Bowl. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111114tdr9t0 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2010/10/statistical-spotlight-week6 Each week during the regular season we look at some of the key statistical performances from the weekend in Division III football, highlighting one per region. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2010/10/statistical-spotlight-week6 https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/storied-rivalries This is Rivalry Week, where the games are big and the legends are bigger. This week, teams from around the nation meet their fiercest competitors. With a win in this game, even a 1-9 team can go out a champion. Wed, 10 Nov 1999 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/storied-rivalries