Knox football headlines

  • Knox Denies Two-Point Conversion to Defeat Lawrence, 35-34
    November 09, 2024
    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.
  • Knox Wears Down Beloit to Win in Final Minutes, 17-13
    September 14, 2024
    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.
  • 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.
  • Knox brings alumnus back
    February 13, 2021
    Aaron Willits, who has been offensive coordinator at Concordia-Moorhead, will be returning to Knox, as head coach at his alma mater.
  • Hot starts create unlikely unbeatens
    September 28, 2017
    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.
  • 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.
  • Tip, kick, crawl and corral
    September 29, 2015
    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.
  • Knox runs past Lawrence
    September 27, 2014
    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.
  • Knox Turned Back by Monmouth in Bid to Reclaim Bronze Turkey
    November 16, 2013
    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.
  • Lawrence Touchdown as Time Expires Tops Knox
    November 09, 2013
    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.
  • Knox Breaks Into Win Column at Beloit
    October 12, 2013
  • Knox Comeback Bid Falls Short at Eureka in Lincoln Bowl
    September 07, 2013
    Eureka won a back-and-forth game against Knox and claimed the second Lincoln Bowl Game between the schools.
  • Macalester football to join MWC
    April 24, 2013
    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.
  • Knox hires Pomona-Pitzer assistant
    December 12, 2012
    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.
  • Knox coach to step back down
    October 21, 2012
    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.
  • Football Team Unable to Reclaim Bronze Turkey
    November 05, 2011
    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.
  • LFC Escapes Fire Comeback Bid on Senior Day
    October 29, 2011
    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.
  • Football Team Stopped at Carroll
    October 22, 2011
    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.
  • Fire Drops Homecoming Game to IC
    October 15, 2011
    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.
  • Football Team's Comeback Bid Falls Short at Grinnell
    October 08, 2011
    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.
  • Ripon Hangs On to Defeat Fire Football Team
    October 01, 2011
    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.
  • Beloit Finds End Zone Three Times in the Second Half to Defeat Prairie Fire Football Team
    September 24, 2011
    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.
  • Football Beaten at St. Norbert College
    September 17, 2011
    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.
  • Football Falls in Shootout Against Lawrence
    September 10, 2011
    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.
  • Statistical Spotlight
    October 12, 2010
    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.
  • There's a reason they're called 'storied' rivalries
    November 10, 1999
    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.