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Defense, special teams carry Lakeland to win over Concordia ChicagoOctober 14, 2023PLYMOUTH, Wis. – The Lakeland University football team received all 13 of its second half points from defense and special teams and the Muskies overcame offensive struggles and injuries to defeat Concordia University Chicago 17-9 Saturday at Taylor Field.
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Wisconsin Lutheran dominates second half, sends Lakeland to 34-14 lossOctober 07, 2023WAUWATOSA, Wis. – Lakeland University was held to 221 yards as part of a forgettable offensive day and Wisconsin Lutheran College scored the final 20 points of the game to defeat the Muskies 34-14 Saturday afternoon at Raabe Stadium.
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Green Knights grind it out, Muskies drop another close one at homeSeptember 30, 2023PLYMOUTH, Wis. – St. Norbert College built an early two-touchdown lead and pounded away on the ground to bleed the clock late as Lakeland University took a rare Homecoming loss with a 24-21 setback Saturday in front of a big crowd at Taylor Field.
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Lakeland wins all three phases in defeating Rockford for first NACC winSeptember 23, 2023ROCKFORD, Ill. – Robby Michael accounted for five touchdowns and Caleb Besaw and Kolby Cohen both had big days receiving as Lakeland University handled Rockford University 41-20 Saturday at Sam Greeley Field.
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Michael has field day but Falcons take the cheese from Muskies againSeptember 16, 2023PLYMOUTH, Wis. – Robby Michael threw for a career-high 463 yards in one of the biggest passing yardage days in Lakeland University school history but Concordia University Wisconsin got the last word in a 31-28 win in the 32nd annual Cheese Bowl game held Saturday at Taylor Field.
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Muskies bounce back to take down Beavers on the roadSeptember 09, 2023STORM LAKE, Iowa – Lakeland University piled up 558 yards of offense and the defense shut out Buena Vista (Iowa) University in the second half as the Muskies pulled away for a 34-16 victory Saturday afternoon at Rollins Stadium.
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Another new bowl comes to WisconsinJuly 18, 2022The midwest is getting a second Division III football bowl game, following on the success of the Culver's Isthmus Bowl in 2021.
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Kobe ties D-III blocked punts record, Lakeland handles Eureka to move to 7-1October 30, 2021EUREKA, Ill. – Charles Kobe tied an NCAA Division III record with three blocked punts, Larry Rivers rushed for three more touchdowns and Lakeland University made splash plays in all three phases of the game to defeat Eureka College 45-16 Saturday afternoon at McKinzie Field.
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Benedictine tops Lakeland in 54-40 shootout to claim battle of NACC unbeatensOctober 09, 2021LISLE, Ill. – A strong start to the game went awry for the Lakeland University football team as Benedictine University used a big second and third quarter to defeat the Muskies 54-40 Saturday afternoon at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex.
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Titans are giant killersNovember 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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Cardinals hanging on in tough CCIWNovember 01, 2017The CCIW is especially deep this year. North Central is the only team that controls its own destiny, but the Cardinals know that the next two weeks won't be easy. More in Around the Midwest.
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Lakeland drives length of field in final minute to sting AuroraOctober 28, 2017
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Muskies power starts up frontOctober 24, 2017You can't have a prolific offense without a cohesive offensive line. Lakeland has both, a big reason why the Muskies are in the driver's seat for the NACC title. More in Around the Midwest.
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Muskies overpower Warriors on ground, defensively in 48-0 routOctober 21, 2017
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Lakeland handles rain, Benedictine with aplomb in Homecoming victoryOctober 14, 2017
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Through the eyes of the quarterbackOctober 01, 2017What is it like to pass for over 500 yards in a game, or over 1,400 yards through four games? Few know how it feels, but Hayden Bauserman and Michael Whitley shared their perspective after another prolific performance. That and more in Snap Judgments.
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Midwest's bestSeptember 28, 2017Three players from the region are leading the nation in their respective categories through Week 4. Players from this region lead Division III in rushing, passing, and sacks. Now, their teams need to convert those individual stats into more team victories.
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Muskies put on a show under the lights in topping CarrollSeptember 02, 2017A historic night for Lakeland University received a proper finish from its football team, as the Muskies delivered a dazzling offensive performance and some history of their own in a 43-29 win over Carroll University in their season opener Saturday night.
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NACC set for football expansion in 2018August 03, 2017Multiple sources tell D3sports.com that the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference will be adding an eighth school for football starting next fall.
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Uncharted territoryNovember 14, 2016Rose-Hulman is in the playoffs for the first time in the program's 118-year history. The Fightin' Engineers also have to plan practices around final exams for the first time, a welcome obstacle. More on RHIT and the other Midwest playoff entrants.
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Grinnell's super stopperNovember 08, 2016The Pioneers are searching for their first win of the season, but have the nation's leading tackler. Sophomore Ryan Slager's numbers are not just the product of a struggling defense, and the Pioneers have two more years to build around him. More in Around the Midwest.
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Lakeland building new stadiumNovember 04, 2016There are not many grass fields left in Division III football, and starting next fall, there will be one less as Lakeland switches to turf as well.
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Muskies reel in big winOctober 18, 2016Lakeland dug deep to notch a crucial road win over Benedictine. The offense keeps finding new playmakers, while the defense is finding its footing. More on the defending NACC champions in Around the Midwest.
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10 games to watch in 2016August 29, 2016Every fan hopes to watch more than ten games this season. But, if you want to pay attention beyond just your favorite team, these are the marquee regular season matchups that columnist Clyde Hughes is excited about.
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NFL comes calling for D-III free agentsApril 30, 2016Wesley quarterback Joe Callahan, UW-Oshkosh tight end Joe Sommers, Wheaton tackle Matt Snebold and UW-Eau Claire guard Isiah Cage headline D-III’s free agent signings after the 2016 NFL draft, with many more getting rookie minicamp invites.
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Doing their homework on the flyNovember 17, 2015Even for programs with deep playoff histories, each new tournament brings new excitement and challenges. Coaches found out who their next opponent would be and got to work on Sunday night, in the hopes of that they can do the same thing next week. More in Around the Midwest.
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New look, same rivalryNovember 10, 2015Rookie head coaches will be on both sidelines, but the opponents in the Midwest Conference championship game are far from strangers. St. Norbert and Monmouth will once again meet for the right to represent the MWC in the playoffs.