Franklin College defeated the Thomas More College Saints, 24-21, in the first round of the NCAA Division-III Football Playoffs on Nov. 19, but was ousted by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks, 41-14, in the second round on Nov. 26.
Franklin College will host the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at “Red” Faught Stadium for this year’s Homecoming football game.
Yerasimos “Machy” Magdalinos is a graduate assistant working with special teams on the Franklin College football team with aspirations of continuing his passion in the National Football League.
Being named Preseason Second Team All-American by D3football.com could be a highlight of someone’s football career. Senior Chad Schenkel has been given the honor not once, but twice.
The Grizzlies beat the Valparaiso Crusaders 42-7, playing their first home game on the newly-rededicated Elba L. and Gene Portteus Branigin Athletic Field.
Having not played a meaningful football game for more than a month, the Indianapolis Colts—rested, healthy and ready to roll—fired on all cylinders during their 20-3 playoff victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
After the Grizzly football team played its last game on the sod in Stewart "Red" Faught Stadium, a piece of the grass was removed and placed on Red's grave.
After a two-game road trip, the Indianapolis Colts returned home and defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 34-17, behind Peyton Manning’s franchise record fourth straight 300-yard game. He also reached another milestone in the victory.
The Franklin sports reporter Bryan Ault covered the Colts game in the press box at Lucas Oil Stadium. The team was able to hold off Jacksonville for a victory.
Though he became a honorary member of the Franklin Touchdown Club, Gov. Mitch Daniels refuses to say who he would root for in Franklin's victory versus Rose-Hulman
The remaining two undefeated HCAC teams will face off this weekend. The winner of the game will more than likely clinch the conference title, along with the automatic bid to the Division III national tournament.
After falling behind early, the Franklin football team rallied and took the lead in the second half, and held off Butler's chance for a late victory. This game marked the first time the two teams met since 1987, renewing the old rivalry between the two teams.
Franklin quarterback Chad Rupp has changed the face of football on campus during his first three years. He has high hopes and expectations for his senior season.
