Luther football headlines

  • Luther hires St. Olaf assistant
    December 14, 2021
    The Norse, looking for their first win since 2019, tabbed Oles defensive coordinator Joe Troche.
  • Luther promotes from within
    January 01, 2018
    Caleb Padilla, who has been the defensive coordinator for the Norse football program the past three years, has been promoted to head coach, replacing Aaron Hafner.
  • Hafner leaves after getting Luther on winning track
    December 28, 2017
    Aaron Hafner coached Luther to its best record since 2005, but will be leaving for a position closer to home.
  • Wrapup: Luther makes Dubuque blue, Grove City snaps skid
    September 23, 2017
    Grove City won for the first time since 2013, while Luther handed Dubuque its first loss. Plus more teams remain undefeated through Week 4. More in Saturday's roundup.
  • Wrapup: Avoiding the blues
    September 09, 2017
    Luther opened its blue turf with a big win, while several playoff hopefuls (Hobart, Hope, Stevenson and more) avoided going 0-2 to open the season. More in the Week 2 wrapup.
  • Nebraska Wesleyan coming to IIAC
    July 20, 2015
    NWU hasn't played a Division III opponent in football since 2002 but will jump back in in full force in the fall of 2016 when the Prairie Wolves join the Iowa Conference.
  • Chris Norton walks at graduation
    May 30, 2015
    Former Luther football player Chris Norton suffered an injury in 2010, after which doctors said there was just a 3% chance he would regain any feeling below his neck. But his inspiring story continues as he walked at graduation.
  • Luther Wins Conference Opener - Defeats University of Dubuque 28-14
    October 04, 2014
    JJ Sirios Rushed For a Career High 224 Yards Leading Luther to its First 4-0 Start Since 1987
  • Luther Wins Conference Opener - Defeats University of Dubuque 28-14
    October 04, 2014
    JJ Sirios Rushed For a Career High 224 Yards Leading Luther to its First 4-0 Start Since 1987
  • Luther Rolls to 49-21 Victory over Grinnell College
    September 20, 2014
    Luther Never Threw a Pass - Rushed for School Record 579 Yards
  • Norse Defeat Oles 20-3 in Northfield, Minn.
    September 13, 2014
    Luther Off to 2-0 Start
  • Luther Wins Season Opener 35-33 Over Presentation (S.D.)
    September 06, 2014
    Three Norse Rush for Over 100 Yards
  • Norton gives back as he recovers from neck injury
    September 17, 2013
    Luther football player Chris Norton suffered a spinal cord injury in a game in October 2010. Given just a 3 percent chance to regain use of arms and legs, Norton has worked constantly and is now giving back.
  • Luther hires Hafner from William Penn
    January 31, 2013
    Aaron Hafner takes over at Luther after seven years as offensive coordinator at NAIA William Penn.
  • Luther's Durnin resigns after winless season
    November 28, 2012
    The Norse were 0-10 this season under Mike Durnin and have lost 11 consecutive games. Luther was 18-32 (.360) in his five seasons.
  • Chris Norton returns
    September 12, 2011
    Luther freshman Chris Norton was given a 3% chance of regaining use of anything below his neck after getting injured last fall, on the same day that Rutgers' Eric LeGrand suffered a similar injury. Norton was back, however, for Luther's home opener, and spoke with D3football.com.
  • Chris Norton returns
    September 12, 2011
    He was given a 3% chance of regaining use of anything below his neck after getting injured last fall, the same day that Rutgers' Eric LeGrand suffered a similar injury. Norton was back, however, for Luther's home opener, and D3football.com was there.
  • Chris Norton makes progress in rehab
    March 09, 2011
    Luther freshman Chris Norton suffered a severe spinal cord injury in a game last October, but he's been working hard to learn to walk again. WHO-TV visited Norton in the Mayo Clinic. Watch.
  • Help Chris Norton
    October 19, 2010
    Luther freshman Chris Norton (16) suffered a broken neck and spinal cord injury in the Norse's game Saturday. A new website and beneficiary account have been set up to help defray his medical costs.
  • Taking a dive
    October 11, 2010
    On Luther's bye week, coach Mike Durnin drove to Fort Atkinson, Wis. where his wife, their oldest daughter, son-in-law and various relatives were already scheduled to skydive.
  • Luther, Wartburg set for war
    October 13, 2000
    The two schools share one of the deepest and fiercest rivalries in the IIAC. And though Luther hasn't beaten Wartburg since 1991, the series is even -- 28-28-1. Last year, the Knights evened the series by holding on late for a thrilling 20-17 victory.