2021 Football News

Sixty-two student-athletes land on A-R-C All-Academic Team
Sixty-two student-athletes land on A-R-C All-Academic Team

December 03, 2021

Sixty-two Simpson student-athletes competing in fall sports earned a spot on the 2021-22 American Rivers Conference All-Academic Team, as announced by the league on Friday.

Seniors Joe McNally (L) and Mason Spree (R)
McNally, Spree tabbed CoSIDA Academic All-District

November 22, 2021

The College Sports Information Directors of America announced the 2021 Football Academic All-District Team, and seniors Joe McNally and Mason Spree have been honored for both their academic and athletic achievements for the Simpson College football team this season.

(L to R) Senior Jack Bootsmiller, senior Mason Spree, and junior Wyatt Schaben
Trio recognized on All-Conference Football Team

November 19, 2021

The Simpson College football team had three student-athletes land on the All-American Rivers Conference Football Team led by offensive lineman Mason Spree who was selected to the First Team by the league’s head coaches. Defensive lineman Jack Bootsmiller and linebacker Wyatt Schaben were recognized on the honorable mention team.

Simpson celebrates Senior Day with memorable third quarter
Simpson celebrates Senior Day with memorable third quarter

November 13, 2021

The Simpson College football team was defeated by Wartburg in the 2021 season finale, but not without celebrating Senior Day with a memorable third quarter inside Buxton Stadium.

Senior Lanny Herzog
Storm fall to Nebraska Wesleyan in road finale

October 30, 2021

The Simpson College football team was defeated by Nebraska Wesleyan 44-14 in the team’s final road match of the season on Saturday afternoon.

Freshman Hunter Ogle drags his defenders into the end zone
Storm unable to slow Beavers on Homecoming

October 23, 2021

Brandon Kyles threw for 242 yards and three scores, Jeremy Woodward rushed for 115, and the Buena Vista Beavers spoiled the Storm’s homecoming with a 50-19 win inside Buxton Stadium.

Freshman Zach Truitt and Sophomore Cole Damman
Strong second half pushes Spartans past Storm

October 16, 2021

The Simpson football team looked to hand Dubuque its first American Rivers Conference loss of the season on Saturday, but the Spartans outscored the Storm 27-14 in the second half to claim a 41-28 victory and remain unbeaten by a league opponent.

Freshman Hunter Ogle
Storm defeat Luther behind Ogle's performance

October 09, 2021

Hunter Ogle rushed for 173 yards and four touchdowns, and Brett Bobinet threw for three more to help Simpson College football secure its largest-scoring output since 2002 to win 68-34 against Luther in front of a home crowd on Saturday.

Junior Desmond Alexander
Simpson clipped by Loras in gridiron showdown

October 02, 2021

The Simpson College football team scored on its opening drive but could not sustain the momentum to fall 21-13 at Loras on Saturday in American Rivers Conference action.

Storm look to spoil homecoming at Loras
Storm look to spoil homecoming at Loras

October 01, 2021

Simpson College football looks to hand Loras its first American Rivers Conference blemish of the season during homecoming for the Duhawks on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. inside the Rock Bowl in Dubuque.

Senior Joe McNally forces his way into the endzone.
No. 13 Central too much for Storm in A-R-C contest

September 25, 2021

Blaine Hawkins threw for 424 yards and seven TDs and No. 13 Central's high-powered offense spoiled Simpson College football's American Rivers Conference home opener in an 84-16 contest on Saturday.

Simpson set to take on No. 13 Central inside Buxton Stadium
Simpson set to take on No. 13 Central inside Buxton Stadium

September 24, 2021

The series nears the century mark as Simpson College football takes on Central for the 99th time on Saturday.

Junior Brett Bobinet
Storm offense racks up 450 yards in A-R-C opener

September 18, 2021

Simpson College football had its best offensive outing of the year on Saturday in the American Rivers Conference opener after racking up 450 yards on offense, but Coe held firm to win 42-22.

L-R: Jack Bootsmiller, Seth Howard, Joe McNally and Mason Spree
Simpson visits Coe to begin A-R-C play

September 17, 2021

American Rivers Conference play begins this weekend as Simpson travels to Coe for a 1 p.m. start time on Saturday.

Senior Austin Bell (84)
Simpson drops home opener to UW-Stevens Point

September 11, 2021

In the first meeting between the two teams, Wisconsin-Stevens Point took the opener, 34-7, over Simpson College football on Saturday inside Buxton Stadium.

Junior Desmond Alexander (Photo by Pat Carrigan)
Simpson hosts UW-Stevens Point for home opener

September 10, 2021

The home opener is finally here for Simpson College football with Wisconsin-Stevens Point making their first appearance inside Buxton Stadium on Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.