Franklin News
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OAC, PAC, NCAC, HCAC going bowling
January 09, 2024Four Division III football conferences are joining the ever-growing number of leagues sponsoring postgame bowls, as the Ohio Athletic Conference, Presidents' Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference and Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference will square off this November in Canton. -
Franklin Bests Rhodes in Saturday Afternoon Thriller
September 11, 2021
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Week 5: Franklin makes new coach a winner
March 06, 2021In the battle of Franklin under a new coach against a former Franklin assistant, it was all offense as for the third consecutive game, Anderson flirted with the 50-point mark, but gave up more than 50. Meanwhile, UMHB kicker Anthony Avila recovered after four misses to hit a game-winner and Berry went for the win and got it in OT.
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2019 in review: Coaches say farewell
January 27, 2020While the 2019 season was notable for many reasons, it was especially so for the number of prominent coaches who decided to hang it up. In his year in review, Adam Turer talks with Larry Kindbom, Mike Leonard and Mike Swider, plus wraps up the 2019 season.
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Hensell named Franklin's football coach
December 23, 2019A 2005 graduate of Franklin, Hensell returns to campus after spending the last five seasons on staff at Buffalo. Since graduating from Franklin, Hensell's 15-year journey to the head position at his alma mater has included stints across Divisions I and III.
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Leonard steps down after 17 years at Franklin
November 21, 2019Mike Leonard, who led Franklin to nine trips to the NCAA playoffs and five wins in that span, is stepping down from his head coaching position.
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Franklin Rallies from Two 14-Point Deficits to Stun Rose-Hulman
October 05, 2019
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Read & React: Best friends
October 21, 2018Mike Leonard has cultivated a culture at Franklin that makes coming to work every day fun for both players and coaches. Friendships translate to victories, and no coach in Grizzlies history has more than Leonard.
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Leonard Moves Past Faught, Grizzlies Tame Lions in Battle of HCAC Unbeatens
October 13, 2018Mike Leonard moved into first place on the all-time coaching wins list at Franklin with a 42-34 win over Mount St. Joseph on Saturday
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Earl Sets Career-Highs in Rushing, Receiving Yards as Franklin Takes Care of Defiance
October 06, 2018Junior running back tallies 270 total yards. Leonard moves into tie with Faught for most career coaching wins at Franklin
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Fleet's Late Touchdown Grab Gives Franklin Thrilling Win Over Rose-Hulman on Homecoming
September 29, 2018Ben Fleet scored the go-ahead touchdown with 21 seconds to play in a 42-39 win over the Engineers
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Fleet's Late Touchdown Grab Gives Franklin Thrilling Win Over Rose-Hulman on Homecoming
September 29, 2018Ben Fleet scored the go-ahead touchdown with 21 seconds to play in a 42-39 win over the Engineers
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Earl's Four-Touchdown Performance Helps Guide Franklin to HCAC-Opening Win
September 15, 2018
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Franklin assistant gets nod at Anderson
December 07, 2017Steve Rock, who has been an assistant in Anderson's conference, the HCAC, for more than a decade, will be the next to get a crack at reviving a program which hasn't had a winning record since 2003.
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Titans are giant killers
November 14, 2017Illinois Wesleyan's season started with an upset of a perennial national power. The momentum fueled a CCIW co-championship run and playoff berth. Now, the Titans aim to build on their success by stringing together some postseason wins. More in Around the Midwest.
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Monmouth not resting on past
October 17, 2017The Scots won 26 games over the past three seasons, but understand that 2017 is a whole new ballgame. That, plus a look ahead to a vital HCAC showdown, highlight this week's Around the Midwest.
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Franklin Records Road Win against Anderson
November 05, 2016Anderson, Ind. - Junior Chase Burton threw six touchdown passes as the Franklin College football team recorded a 55-34 victory at Anderson University in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) play on Saturday.
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First-Place Franklin Hits Road to Anderson on Saturday
November 03, 2016Franklin, Ind. - The first-place Franklin College football team plays its final road contest of the 2016 season by traveling to Anderson University on Saturday, November 5 at 1:30 p.m. in Anderson, Indiana.
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Balanced Attack Leads Franklin to Win at MSJ
October 29, 2016Franklin, Ind. - A balanced team performance led the Franklin College football team to score 35 unanswered second-half points in a 56-24 victory at Mount St. Joseph University on Saturday.
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Franklin Hoping to Remain Atop HCAC with Game at Mount St. Joseph
October 27, 2016Franklin, Ind. - The Franklin College football team takes its Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) title hopes to Mount St. Joseph University for a key matchup on Saturday, October 29 at 1:30 p.m. from Cincinnati, Ohio.
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No time to enjoy, no time to look ahead
October 26, 2016Rose-Hulman finally defeated Franklin, a benchmark victory for the program. But, the Fightin' Engineers need to defeat Bluffton this week to even have a chance at the HCAC title. More in Around the Midwest.
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No. 14 Franklin Returns to Gridiron Saturday vs. Rose-Hulman
October 19, 2016Franklin, Ind. - After a week off from the schedule, the nationally ranked Franklin College football team returns to the gridiron with a home contest against Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in a key Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) contest on Saturday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m. from Faught Stadium.
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Franklin Now Ranked No. 14 in D3football.com Poll
October 17, 2016Franklin, Ind. - The Franklin College football team returns to the gridiron following its bye week with a No. 14 ranking in the D3football.com Top 25 national poll – up three positions from last week.
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Franklin Continues Ascent in Top 25 Polls
October 10, 2016Franklin, Ind. - The Franklin College football team continues to climb in national NCAA Division III Top 25 polls behind four consecutive victories and a 5-1 record for the 2016 season.
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No. 18 Franklin Defeats Earlham on Homecoming
October 08, 2016Franklin, Ind. - The nationally ranked Franklin College football team will take a well-deserved breather after scoring six touchdowns and gaining 479 total yards in a decisive 40-7 Homecoming victory Saturday over Earlham College in a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) game at Faught Stadium.
