https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athleticsen-us60https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/26/season-tickets-on-sale-for-maverick-football-and-basketball.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/26/season-tickets-on-sale-for-maverick-football-and-basketball.aspxFootball, General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

MANKATO, Minn. ---  Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman has announced season tickets for football and basketball will soon be available for purchase and renewal for the upcoming season.]]>A graphic for the 2026-27 season tickets going on saleTue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 CST220983https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/18/football-gold-defeats-purple-in-annual-spring-game.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/18/football-gold-defeats-purple-in-annual-spring-game.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. --- The Gold team defeated Purple 50-18 at Minnesota State's annual spring football game at Blakeslee Stadium.]]>Hudson Dillon hauls in a catch in MSU's game against SMSU (11.1)Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:06:00 CST220884https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/general-fifth-annual-mavweek-challenge-kicks-off-today.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/general-fifth-annual-mavweek-challenge-kicks-off-today.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Hockey, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Hockey, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling

MANKATO, Minn. — The fifth annual MavWeek Challenge kicks off today and runs through Friday night, inviting Maverick fans, alumni, and supporters to come together to fuel the future of Minnesota State Athletics.]]>A graphic for the 2026 MavWeek ChallengeMon, 13 Apr 2026 09:17:00 CST320861https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/17/iery-joins-minnesota-state-football-coaching-staff.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/17/iery-joins-minnesota-state-football-coaching-staff.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State head football coach Todd Hoffner has announced that Jake Iery will joining the Maverick football staff as the team's defensive line coach.]]>Jake Iery on the sidelines while on the Northern State coaching staffTue, 17 Mar 2026 10:28:00 CST220773https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/12/minnesota-state-football-begins-spring-practice-tuesday.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/12/minnesota-state-football-begins-spring-practice-tuesday.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State football team opens spring practice this Tuesday at the Blakeslee Stadium practice fields.]]>Jefferson Mobry celebrating in the end zone after returning a fumble for a touchdown vs. Winona StateThu, 12 Mar 2026 15:56:00 CST220751https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/12/five-home-games-at-blakeslee-stadium-highlight-2026-football-schedule.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/12/five-home-games-at-blakeslee-stadium-highlight-2026-football-schedule.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. --- The 2026 Minnesota State football schedule will feature 11 games, including five at Blakeslee Stadium.]]>2026 Minnesota State Football Schedule Story GraphicThu, 12 Mar 2026 13:56:00 CST220750https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/25/football-several-mavericks-honored-with-team-awards.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/25/football-several-mavericks-honored-with-team-awards.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State football team recognized the effort of several Maverick football players for their efforts this past season.]]>Mavericks celebrating a touchdown vs. Northwest MissouriWed, 25 Feb 2026 09:15:00 CST220668https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/4/maverick-football-adds-30-during-signing-day.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/4/maverick-football-adds-30-during-signing-day.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State head football coach Todd Hoffner has announced that 30 student-athletes will join the Maverick football team this fall.]]>2026 Football Signing Day Story GraphicWed, 4 Feb 2026 09:37:00 CST220556https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/1/29/football-fournier-named-vice-chair-to-d2-saac-committee.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/1/29/football-fournier-named-vice-chair-to-d2-saac-committee.aspxFootball

MANAKTO, Minn. --- Minnesota State's Connor Fournier has been named the Vice Chair to the D2 SAAC Executive Team.]]>Connor Fournier attempting a 51-yard field goalThu, 29 Jan 2026 16:18:00 CST220523https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/1/17/general-minnesota-state-mourns-the-passing-of-dan-runkle.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/1/17/general-minnesota-state-mourns-the-passing-of-dan-runkle.aspxFootball, General

The Minnesota State family mourns the passing of Dan Runkle. Runkle guided the Maverick football program for 21 years (1981-2001). His 108 career wins stood as the most in program history at the time of his departure from the program.]]>Dan Runkle Passing GraphicSat, 17 Jan 2026 20:04:00 CST320473