https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/01/gallaudet-to-try-hand-as-independent Gallaudet's football history over the past 30 years has seen the program move multiple times from club status to Division III and back again, and in 2026, the Bison are leaving the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and will try to forge its way as an independent. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/01/gallaudet-to-try-hand-as-independent https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/11/averett-guilford-final-games-canceled After its examination and consultation with both institutions, the ODAC has determined that the postgame altercation between Averett and Guilford after Saturday night's game does not uphold the standards of sportsmanship, respect, and conduct expected within the ODAC. Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/11/averett-guilford-final-games-canceled https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/11/averett-henry-to-step-aside-after-season Averett football head coach Patrick Henry announced he will accept a new position outside of athletics within the university following the completion of the Cougars' season. Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/11/averett-henry-to-step-aside-after-season https://www.d3football.com/notables/2024/07/gallaudet-finds-conference-home The Bison have been the last team standing in the ECFC for about nine months, but finally have a place to play football in 2025, as they have been invited to join the Old Dominion Athletic Conference as a football-only member. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2024/07/gallaudet-finds-conference-home https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/09/odac-landmark-hook-up-for-chesapeake-classic One of Division III's original conferences and its newest football conference will get together for a two-game bowl series each of the first four seasons that the Landmark sponsors football. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/09/odac-landmark-hook-up-for-chesapeake-classic https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/03/adams-returns-home-to-coach-alma-mater-ferrum Cleive Adams will make a relatively short journey from Averett, where he has been the head coach for the past six years, to Ferrum, where he played and was an assistant coach. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/03/adams-returns-home-to-coach-alma-mater-ferrum https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/03/henry-promoted-after-adams-leaves-averett Averett announced the promotion of long-time assistant Patrick Henry to head coach of the Cougars' football program on Monday as Cleive Adams left to take over the head coaching spot at Ferrum. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/03/henry-promoted-after-adams-leaves-averett https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180929v0e64x Averett University football celebrated Homecoming by crushing Greensboro College 54-0 in its conference opener Saturday evening on Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium. Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180929v0e64x https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180902xet1t4 Averett University football used big plays on offense, defense and special teams to put away Hampden-Sydney College 33-14 in a season-opening win Sunday on Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium. Sun, 02 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180902xet1t4 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2017/averett-be-a-man The Cougars came so close to getting over the hump in Year Three under Cleive Adams. In Year Four, Averett is not accepting moral victories. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2017/averett-be-a-man https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161002090nzt Sat, 01 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161002090nzt https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2015/get-pumped-up Every player tries to reach a certain level of intensity before taking the field. One song can get him ready to play his best. Find out what jams fire up players from Around the Mid-Atlantic. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2015/get-pumped-up https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2014/averett-looking-for-a-fresh-start Every team wants to begin the season 1-0. Some teams were desperate for a win to end a long losing streak. One program endured an overhaul in the offseason and started the 2014 season with what it hopes is a program-defining victory. Tue, 09 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2014/averett-looking-for-a-fresh-start https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/01/averett-hires-longtime-ferrum-assistant Cleive Adams, who has has served as Ferrum's defensive coordinator since 2007, is the third head coach in Averett history. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/01/averett-hires-longtime-ferrum-assistant https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/11/averett-coach-resigns Mike Dunlevy didn't start the program, but he coached it to a USA South co-championship and three seven-win seasons. Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/11/averett-coach-resigns https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2011/averett-fallen-family-member Rick and Peter Quintanilla didn’t choose to cut short their Averett football careers -- it was forced upon them. Rick's battle with cancer continues to resonate with a team that barely knew them. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2011/averett-fallen-family-member https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2010/averett-going-full-circle The growing pains were short, and Averett is suddenly on a roll. Ryan Tipps talks with coach Mike Dunlevy in this week's Around the Mid-Atlantic. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2010/averett-going-full-circle https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2007/special-needs-fosters-a-special-friendship Shan Fairbanks had some big shoes to fill on the Averett team this season, but the junior quarterback has long known what it means to be in a big role. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2007/special-needs-fosters-a-special-friendship https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2007/laying-the-foundation-of-a-series It had a championship venue, two defending conference championship teams and a handful of championship-caliber performances. Yet none of those stood taller than the championship cause. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/mid-atlantic/2007/laying-the-foundation-of-a-series https://www.d3football.com/notables/1999/averett-shenandoah-to-add-football-in-2000 Averett will follow the Dixie Conference trend and add football starting in the 2000 season. Tue, 27 Jul 1999 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/1999/averett-shenandoah-to-add-football-in-2000