https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/12/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced Dozens of players were nominated but 15 make it to the semifinal stage. Who are they? Check out the players, then cast your fan ballot for the top all-around student-athlete in Division III football. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/12/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2025/fathers-and-sons Sometimes the toughest task is balancing “Coach” and “Dad.” From missed first snaps to unforgettable touchdowns, these dads and sons navigate the unique challenges — and joys — of sharing a football sideline. Greg Thomas has more in Around the Nation. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2025/fathers-and-sons https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2023/precision-efficiency-alma-carter-st-john When you put those words together in conjunction with the name of Alma's starting quarterback, it sounds like the slogan for a high-end watchmaker. And with so few ticks between plays when the Scots have the ball, perhaps that makes sense. Joe Sager checks in with Alma's Carter St. John in a D3football feature. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2023/precision-efficiency-alma-carter-st-john https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2022/alma-winning-with-kilt-style The coach of the Scots is famous for wearing a kilt on the sidelines, in any kind of weather, and Jason Couch's team is getting ready to host a second-round playoff game. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Annapolis feature. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2022/alma-winning-with-kilt-style https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2022/contrib/20221105203156 Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2022/contrib/20221105203156 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/10/calvin-to-add-football Division III's greatest basketball rivalry, and perhaps D-III's best rivalry in any sport, will finally be coming to the gridiron, as Calvin University, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is adding football for a future season. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/10/calvin-to-add-football https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/10/umac-adds-finlandia-for-2021 With the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference facing the potential loss of its automatic bid, the conference has turned to Finlandia. The program has won just two countable games in the past four seasons, including two winless seasons in the MIAA. Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/10/umac-adds-finlandia-for-2021 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20180108zoc5pg Jason Couch, a 1997 graduate of Alma, returns to campus after 15 seasons as co-head coach at Romeo (Mich.) High School. Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20180108zoc5pg https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/11/alma-announces-coaching-change After the Scots slipped to sixth place in the MIAA, the school and coach Greg Pscodna are parting ways. Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/11/alma-announces-coaching-change https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170930tm1plj Caleb Reinhart scores three times as Alma racks up 364 yards rushing. Sat, 30 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170930tm1plj https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170916nll4ma Scots roll for 405 yards on the ground - including a school-record 241 by Reinhart - and withstand late Eagles' rally. Sat, 16 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170916nll4ma https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170909b9n1lu Caleb Reinhart scores three times but Spartans defense holds to give Alma first loss at home under the lights. Sat, 09 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170909b9n1lu https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170907mcrbwn Scots look to preserve perfect record in home night games against familiar faces on the Spartans' sideline. Thu, 07 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170907mcrbwn https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170902xg9r2i Alma downs Saint Vincent, 40-34, behind multi-touchdown games from three players. Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170902xg9r2i https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170831mhuwp6 Expectations are high as Scots visit Bearcats to open 2017 season. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170831mhuwp6 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/05/finlandia-finds-a-home The number of independents in Division III football is dwindling away, as Finlandia will become an affiliate member of the MIAA in football in 2018. Fri, 26 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/05/finlandia-finds-a-home https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/201611123qdq8x Scots stage fourth-quarter comeback for second straight week, finish season with most wins since 2004 campaign. Sat, 12 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/201611123qdq8x https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161105haoye1 Alma gets sixth win of season - most since 2006 - and wins at Trine for first time in 10 years. Sat, 05 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161105haoye1 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161022v829g8 Scots now 4-0 all-time under the lights at home, record first win over Albion since 2008 as Zaborowski throws two TDs, scores another two on the ground. Sat, 22 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161022v829g8 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161015jqdgl7 Sullivan scores three TDs, Zaborowski rushes for career-high 143 yards. Sat, 15 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161015jqdgl7 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161008ucna93 Nick Sullivan records fourth straight 100-yard rushing game as Scots have three-game winning streak snapped. Sat, 08 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161008ucna93 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161001u8ih2u Nick Sullivan with four rushing TDs, Dylan Zaborowski with four TD passes as Scots win third straight road game. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161001u8ih2u https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160917bvqmvy Alma wins second straight after building 17-point lead and weathering second-half comeback attempt at Concordia Wisconsin. Sat, 17 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160917bvqmvy https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160912j2va8h Dylan Zaborowski, Dustin Tripp, Jacob Plisko all honored for 31-20 win at Manchester Mon, 12 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160912j2va8h https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160910so923j Dylan Zaborowski scores four times, including first career TD reception, as Alma College opens four-week, three-game road trip against familiar face. Sat, 10 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160910so923j https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20160318gmv8f3 Andrew Strobel hired as co-defensive coordinator; New assignments made for existing staff. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20160318gmv8f3 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20160115wr5k0i Nate Jensen, a former Manchester assistant coach who has been defensive coordinator at Alma for the past four years, has been named head coach at Manchester. Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20160115wr5k0i https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151112vfd7gr Scots have chance to post best record since 2006 on Saturday against Olivet College. Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151112vfd7gr https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151031mbgxaa Sat, 31 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151031mbgxaa https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151031p6mhpo Sat, 31 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151031p6mhpo