https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/01/coe-offensive-coordinator-moves-to-nwu Nebraska Wesleyan found its new head coach working in the same conference, as Coe offensive coordinator Jacob Donohoe moves from one American Rivers Conference school to another. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/01/coe-offensive-coordinator-moves-to-nwu https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2025/coe-fully-in-playoff-mode Coe started the season 2-2, and has had to win every game the past six weeks in order to be able to have a chance to continue. Brian Lester has more on the Kohawks in a Road to the Stagg Bowl feature. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2025/coe-fully-in-playoff-mode https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2024/experience-drives-coe-start The Kohawks check a lot of boxes you might use to identify a team ready to break out, and Greg Thomas dives in with Coe in Around the Nation. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2024/experience-drives-coe-start https://www.d3football.com/awards/playoftheweek/2017/week4 This tip drill was no mere stroke of luck. Instead, watch how the defensive back makes sure to keep the ball alive for a teammate to grab, and how that player keeps the ball from hitting the turf. It's the D3football.com Play of the Week. Mon, 25 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/awards/playoftheweek/2017/week4 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170902ys81ay RIVER FALLS, Wis. - There might be a new man calling the defensive plays for the Kohawks this year, but one thing remained the same in the opener. The Dark Side came to play, forcing five turnovers in a 13-9 win over Wisconsin-River Falls. Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2017/contrib/20170902ys81ay https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/12/hanson-heitland-riddle-barnes-named-gagliardi-finalists One of these four young men will be awarded the 2016 Gagliardi Trophy on Dec. 14 in Salem, Va. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/12/hanson-heitland-riddle-barnes-named-gagliardi-finalists https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2016/coe-turnovers-opportunity Coe set a program record with nine takeaways in Saturday's win, and another record with the team's 11th win of the season. Up next is another big opportunity for a team that loves to take advantage. Adam Turer has more on the Road to Salem. Tue, 22 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2016/coe-turnovers-opportunity https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/11/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced Many were nominated, but only 10 get to the semifinal stage. Who are they? Read up on the players, then cast your fan ballot for the top overall student-athlete in Division III football. Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/11/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2016/roundup-ust-bracket St. John's scored on the final play of the game to defeat UW-Platteville in a first-round thriller in Collegeville, while Coe made just enough of Monmouth's turnovers pay and the top seeds advanced easily in the St. Thomas bracket. Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2016/roundup-ust-bracket https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161120k9gfcd CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Coe College defense forced a school-record nine turnovers on Saturday, as the 16th-ranked Kohawks beat 21st-ranked Monmouth 21-14 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161120k9gfcd https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161113a7o2q4 INDIANOLA, Iowa - For the third time in school history, the Coe College football team went 10-0 in the regular season. The Kohawks completed the perfect regular season with a 47-29 win over Simpson on Saturday. Sat, 12 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161113a7o2q4 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/10/week9-top25-roundup Coe cruised past BVU to win and clinch the season's first playoff bid, Alfred scored late to remain undefeated, Case beat a longtime conference rival to move to 8-0 and St. Thomas ground out a hard-fought win in Week 9's Division III Top 25 action. Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/10/week9-top25-roundup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161030chu8ow CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - For the fifth time in school history, the Coe College football team has won the Iowa Conference Championship. Coe locked up the title, and a NCAA Division III playoff berth, with a 48-7 win over Buena Vista on Saturday. Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161030chu8ow https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/west/2016/coe-trevor-heitland The Kohawks found their new star running back on their depth chart at wide receiver, and Trevor Heitland has helped carry Coe to an unbeaten mark. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/west/2016/coe-trevor-heitland https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161023wazxy5 DECORAH, Iowa - The 18th-ranked Coe College football team scored 35 points in the middle two quarters on Saturday, as the Kohawks beat Luther 45-6 at Carlson Stadium. Sat, 22 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161023wazxy5 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2016/snap-judgments-week-7 Week 7 had wire-to-wire excitement. We can't wait to see what Week 8 brings. After over 12 hours of football, Adam Turer breaks down the exciting finishes and resulting conference leaders and logjams from a fantastic Week 7. Sun, 16 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2016/snap-judgments-week-7 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161016zm5yii DUBUQUE, Iowa - After a slow start, the Coe College football team scored 23 unanswered points to beat 21st-ranked Dubuque 23-12. The Kohawks and Spartans were the last two unbeaten teams in the Iowa Conference. Sat, 15 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161016zm5yii https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/10/week6-roundup Did you think Coe would be 5-0? How about Randolph-Macon? UW-La Crosse? That and more in Saturday's national roundup. Sat, 08 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/10/week6-roundup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161009ypav34 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - It was another wild one at Clark Field on Saturday, as the Coe College football team beat Central College 33-30 on Homecoming. Sat, 08 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20161009ypav34 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/201610028575ob CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Both teams scored a touchdown in the final three minutes, but it was Coe College that scored last in a 37-34 victory over Wartburg Saturday at Clark Field. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/201610028575ob https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160925es19e8 LINCOLN, Neb. - In one of the longest and strangest games in Coe College football history, the Kohawks spoiled Nebraska Wesleyan's homecoming with a 48-17 victory. Sat, 24 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160925es19e8 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160917p3yk2k CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - After a slow start, the Coe College football team scored 45-straight points in the final three quarters in a 45-10 win over Loras College Saturday afternoon at Clark Field. Sat, 17 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160917p3yk2k https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160911xrfb94 MOUNT VERNON, Iowa - For the 17th-straight year, the Coe College football team is the king of college football in Linn County. The Kohawks downed Cornell College 63-6 Saturday night at Ash Park. Sat, 10 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160911xrfb94 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160911fzvyn3 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Coe College scored the first 28 points of the game on Saturday, as the Kohawks cruised to a 35-20 win over Wisconsin-River Falls in the first game under new head coach Tyler Staker. Sat, 03 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160911fzvyn3 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/11/coe-staker-replaces-staker Steve Staker is stepping down after a long coaching career at Coe, including eight years as head coach. His son, Tyler Staker, will replace him. Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/11/coe-staker-replaces-staker https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/07/nebraska-wesleyan-gives-up-naia-status-joins-iiac NWU hasn't played a Division III opponent in football since 2002 but will jump back in in full force in the fall of 2016 when the Prairie Wolves join the Iowa Conference. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/07/nebraska-wesleyan-gives-up-naia-status-joins-iiac https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/11/fred-jackson-100-games-as-a-bill From D3football.com All-American to bona fide NFL player to NFL veteran, Division III football has not forgotten Fred Jackson and he has not forgotten D-III, either. Sun, 09 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/11/fred-jackson-100-games-as-a-bill https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141005ozxppc CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - After fumbling the opening kickoff and spotting Loras 10 points to start the game, the Kohawks rallied to score 36-straight points for a 36-10 win over Loras in the Iowa Conference opener. Sat, 04 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141005ozxppc https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/201409143i3kdk MOUNT VERNON, Iowa - For the second-straight week, Coe College put together an impressive second half, as the Kohawks defeated Cornell 50-21 for their 15th-straight victory in the Oldest Football Rivalry West of the Mississippi River. Sat, 13 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/201409143i3kdk https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140914b5ogon WHEATON, Ill. - The 24th-ranked Wheaton Thunder exploded for 31 first half points before holding off a second half rally from Coe. The Kohawks scored 20-straight second half points, but fell 36-28 to Wheaton. Sat, 06 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140914b5ogon