https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/01/gonzaga-quickly-finds-another-head-coaching-job Adam Gonzaga wasn't given enough time to show he could make a difference at Lawrence, but he was quickly able to find another head coaching job, and in the same conference at that. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/01/gonzaga-quickly-finds-another-head-coaching-job https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/12/gonzaga-out-after-just-six-months Lawrence gave Adam Gonzaga hardly any time to turn the program around. They hired him in June and let him go in December. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/12/gonzaga-out-after-just-six-months https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/06/gonzaga-tabbed-as-new-lawrence-head-coach Adam Gonzaga, who was defensive coordinator at Lake Forest in 2024 and coached at Hanover in 2022 and 2023, will stay in the Midwest Conference in 2025, trying to turn around a program that has gone 3-36 since COVID. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2025/06/gonzaga-tabbed-as-new-lawrence-head-coach https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/202405219061pu Tom Haughey to coach offensive line, Joe Riordan to lead special teams for Vikings Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/202405219061pu https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/07/lakefront-bowl-comes-to-wisconsin The midwest is getting a second Division III football bowl game, following on the success of the Culver's Isthmus Bowl in 2021. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/07/lakefront-bowl-comes-to-wisconsin https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/20210805pficvb Josh Sheron is the new offensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Vikings Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/20210805pficvb https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2020/contrib/20210622vdzdxz Former standout Andy Paider returns as co-defensive coordinator Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2020/contrib/20210622vdzdxz https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20200518l1plgw Matt Sosinsky to serve as the Vikings' linebackers coach and special teams coordinator Mon, 18 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20200518l1plgw https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191217gg0d0o Tony Aker, a UW-Stevens Point graduate who had been serving as the interim head coach during Carroll's coaching search, takes over the leadership of the Vikings for 2020. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191217gg0d0o https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191107fllj2u Lawrence expects to name a head coach in the near future Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191107fllj2u https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20180507sfnbsf Former Marshall University player and coach Cortez Carter has joined the coaching staff at Lawrence University. Mon, 07 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20180507sfnbsf https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20170123b1zvow Phil Grams has been promoted to offensive coordinator at Lawrence University Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20170123b1zvow https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/05/mwc-finally-confirms-chicago Nearly a year ago, sources told D3football.com that the University of Chicago was headed to the Midwest Conference. This was finally announced. Wed, 11 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/05/mwc-finally-confirms-chicago https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150713aopnuf Yon Boone has been named the defensive coordinator for the Lawrence University football team, head coach Rob McCarthy announced. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150713aopnuf https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/201506291t3f9e Acclaimed coach Mark Speckman has joined the Lawrence University football staff and will serve as offensive coordinator. Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/201506291t3f9e https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150609pf7336 Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl is the new name of the facility where Lawrence's iconic coach, Ron Roberts, prowled the sidelines for 20 seasons. The naming of the field was done at the request of Tom Rogers, Lawrence class of 1965, who provided the lead gift for the stadium renovation. Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150609pf7336 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/201501062lhwdn Rob McCarthy, the defensive line coach at Carleton and the former long-time defensive coordinator at St. Olaf, was introduced as the new head football coach at Lawrence. Tue, 06 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/201501062lhwdn https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/09/lawrence-coach-out-after-opener Lawrence coach Mike Barthelmess resigned the football head coaching position following the Vikings' 34-6 season-opening loss to Rockford. He was 3-18 at Lawrence and 18-79-1 as a Division III head coach. Mon, 08 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/09/lawrence-coach-out-after-opener https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/04/macalester-to-join-midwest-conference The addition will give the Midwest Conference 12 teams and a title game starting in 2014. It also means that Macalester will not bring football back to the MIAC in the near future. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/04/macalester-to-join-midwest-conference https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121204otpl8d Former Lawrence University athletic director, long-time football coach and Professor Emeritus of Physcial Education Ron Roberts passed away Sunday, Dec. 2 in Oshkosh. He was 81 years old. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/20121204otpl8d https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111117ve8tx1 The former Principia head coach is back at the top of a struggling program, as he takes over at Lawrence, which has gone 6-34 over the past four seasons. Chris Howard was relieved of his duties. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2011/contrib/20111117ve8tx1