2026 Season Preview: Football

With more than 20 underclassmen on the two-deep, the Pacific football team will kick off the 2026 season Friday night with one of its youngest rosters. But the Boxers also have a strong senior class ready to lead the way.
The Wait Is Over: Cougar Football Returns Saturday

AZUSA, Calif. – After nearly seven years away from competition, Azusa Pacific returns to the gridiron Saturday, Sept. 5, opening its 2026 season at the University of La Verne. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Ortmayer Stadium. The game marks the return of Cougar football and the program’s debut as an NCAA Division III […]
APU Celebrates Historic Return of Cougar Football on Sept. 19

After a 6-year hiatus, APU Football returns Sept. 19 vs. Whittier at a renovated Cougar Stadium as APU joins NCAA Division III/SCIAC.
Willamette 6-3 Pacific (OR) (Sep 12, 2026) Final Score

Game summary of the Willamette Bearcats vs. Pacific (OR) Boxers NCAAF game, final score 6-3, from September 12, 2026 on ESPN.
Five Boxers named to Academic All-District Team

To be named to the Academic All-District Team, student-athletes must maintain a GPA of at least 3.50 while also playing in at least nine of the team’s 10 games during the season.
Huppin headlines seven Boxers named to All-NWC Football Team

Junior safety Kaden Huppin was the Boxers only First Team selection after recording 55 total tackles this season. Huppin had a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown in Pacific’s final game — a 28-21 home loss to Lewis & Clark on Nov. 15.
Boxers wrap up 2025 season with 28-21 home loss to Lewis & Clark

Trailing by three touchdowns entering the fourth quarter, the Pacific football team got off the mat to get within a single score with 6:31 remaining. But the Boxers could not complete the comeback, falling 28-21 to Lewis & Clark on Saturday afternoon at Hanson Stadium.
Pacific can’t overcome slow start at George Fox

After a slow start, Lucas Voss’s 2-yard touchdown run got Pacific within a touchdown entering the fourth quarter. But the Boxers could not get any closer, falling 27-21 at Northwest Conference rival George Fox.
Pacific’s offense shines in NWC road win at Puget Sound

TACOMA, Wash. — The Pacific football team erupted for more than 500 yards of total offense and pulled away in the second half to defeat Puget Sound 52–35 Saturday afternoon.
Boxers defeat Willamette on homecoming for first conference win

Behind a dominant second half, the Pacific football team powered past Willamette 35-14 Saturday afternoon at Hanson Stadium.