Pirate football announces 2026 captains at annual Spring Fling
SPOKANE, Wash. – Whitworth football closed out its spring practices on Saturday, May 2 with the annual Spring Fling at the Pine Bowl.
Whitworth football grinding through spring, eyeing another historic fall: “We have big goals”

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Whitworth Pirates football team has been on a recent stretch of dominance, compiling a 28-6 record and making three straight NCAA Division III playoff appearances, something
Missey returns as OC for football in 2026
Bryce Missey has returned to the Whitworth University football staff as its offensive coordinator, according to head coach Rod Sandberg.
Pirate pair earn D3football.com All-Region 6
MINNEAPOLIS – A pair of Whitworth Pirates have been named to the 2025 D3football.com All-Region 6 team, according to the list released today by the online publication.
Football celebrates 2025 at annual banquet
Football celebrates 2025 at annual banquet
Sandberg, 19 Pirates, earn NWC football honors
HILLSBORO, Ore. – Nineteen Whitworth Pirates garnered recognition on the 2025 All-Northwest Conference football team, and Rod Sandberg was selected as the 2025 NWC Coach of the Year, according to today’s release by the conference office.
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Chapman edges Whitworth in NCAA 1st Round
SPOKANE, Wash. – Whitworth scored with no time left on the clock, but a two-point conversion to tie the game and force overtime was not successful, allowing visiting Chapman to escape with an 18-16 win over the Pirates in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs on Saturday in the Pine Bowl.
Whitworth 1st Round Press Conference
Pirates set for playoff contest with Panthers
SPOKANE, Wash. – Whitworth will host Chapman University in the first round of the NCAA Division III football playoffs on Saturday afternoon in the Pine Bowl. Kickoff is scheduled for noon. Check the online football schedule for links to live statistics and the ESPN+ broadcast.