Program News – Page 33 – Northwest Football Report

Football Gears up to Contend for NWC Title

August 31, 2026 /// SOURCE: Pacific Lutheran University Athletics ↗

The Pacific Lutheran University football team is looking to move up the Northwest Conference standings this fall after finishing in the top three of the final standings in...

Football Preview: Bruins “Ignoring The Noise” as They Gear Up for 2026

August 31, 2026 /// SOURCE: George Fox University ↗

NEWBERG, Ore. — A new season begins. A new season brings a lot of noise, whether from outside sources or inside talk.

Portland State lets 21-point lead slip away in 31-24 loss to UC Davis

August 30, 2026 /// SOURCE: Hallie DeVore ↗

The Portland State Vikings opened their 2026 football season at home against UC Davis.

Linfield 23-6 Pacific (OR) (Oct 11, 2025) Final Score

August 29, 2026 /// SOURCE: ESPN ↗

Game summary of the Linfield Wildcats vs. Pacific (OR) Boxers NCAAF game, final score 23-6, from October 11, 2025 on ESPN.

Puget Sound Foootball is Ready to Roll in 2026

August 28, 2026 /// SOURCE: loggerathletics.com ↗

The 2026 football season is upon us, and the Loggers are ready to build from the foundations set in 2025.

Making the case for an 8-1 Whitworth season

August 27, 2026 /// SOURCE: Ethan Myers ↗

Linfield arrives on Oct. 17 for annual showdown.

APU Celebrates Historic Return of Cougar Football on Sept. 19

August 27, 2026 /// SOURCE: apu.edu ↗

After a 6-year hiatus, APU Football returns Sept. 19 vs. Whittier at a renovated Cougar Stadium as APU joins NCAA Division III/SCIAC.

When Dolly Parton sang at Oregon State Fair, visited Willamette University

August 25, 2026 /// SOURCE: statesmanjournal.com ↗

The legendary Dolly Parton performed at the Oregon State Fair in 1990 and twice in the 1980s visited Willamette University.

Football Tabbed 3rd in NWC Coaches’ Poll

August 20, 2026 /// SOURCE: Pacific Lutheran University Athletics ↗

The Pacific Lutheran University football squad will be one of the top teams in the Northwest Conference this fall according to the annual preseason poll, with the Lutes...

No. 2 Oregon football racks up preseason honors

August 18, 2026 /// SOURCE: Hallie DeVore ↗

It was a dominant start to the preseason for the Oregon Ducks. Head coach Dan Lanning was named preseason Coach of the Year, while quarterback Dante Moore earne

Coaching Changes That Will Impact The 2026 College Football Season

August 13, 2026 /// SOURCE: foxsports.com ↗

Here’s everything to know about the coaching carousel heading into the 2026 college football season.

Bone named preseason All-American

August 12, 2026 /// SOURCE: whitworthpirates.com ↗

SPOKANE, Wash. – Whitworth placekicker Iden Bone is a member of the D3football.com 2026 Preseason All-America team, which was released today by the website.

Pacific Lutheran 37-30 Cal Lutheran (Sep 5, 2026) Final Score

August 12, 2026 /// SOURCE: ESPN ↗

Game summary of the Pacific Lutheran Lutes vs. Cal Lutheran Kingsmen NCAAF game, final score 37-30, from September 5, 2026 on ESPN.

Pirates open camp with high expectations in 2026

August 12, 2026 /// SOURCE: whitworthpirates.com ↗

SPOKANE, Wash. – Coming off a Northwest Conference championship season in 2025 that might have been a surprise to some, the Whitworth Pirates are well-positioned to repeat as...

Wildcat duo pinned Preseason First Team All-America by D3football.com

August 12, 2026 /// SOURCE: Linfield University Athletics ↗

Linfield football junior punter Cade Johannsen and senior defensive back Kenyon Johnson head into the 2026 season tabbed D3football.com Preseason First Team All-Americans.

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