https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athleticsen-us60https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/12/mavericks-remain-fifth-in-afca-top-25-third-in-d2football-com-poll.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/12/mavericks-remain-fifth-in-afca-top-25-third-in-d2football-com-poll.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. – Following a 34-16 victory at Winona State on Saturday, the Minnesota State football team held steady in both national polls this week. The Mavericks remained fifth in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Top 25 Poll and stayed No. 3 in the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll.]]>AFCA Week 7Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:26:00 CST221217https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/10/football-strong-second-half-leads-no-5-mavericks-to-34-16-victory-at-winona-state.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/10/football-strong-second-half-leads-no-5-mavericks-to-34-16-victory-at-winona-state.aspxFootball

WINONA, Minn. – The No. 5-ranked Minnesota State football team outscored Winona State 24-6 in the second half, en route to a 34-16 victory Saturday afternoon, spoiling WSU's Homecoming and Hall of Fame Game.]]>WSU RecapSat, 10 Oct 2026 18:45:00 CST221209https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/7/football-no-5-mavericks-head-to-winona-state-for-saturday-afternoon-matchup.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/7/football-no-5-mavericks-head-to-winona-state-for-saturday-afternoon-matchup.aspxFootball

SETTING THE SCENE]]>DyslinWed, 7 Oct 2026 08:57:00 CST221197https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/5/mavericks-hold-steady-in-both-afca-and-d2football-com-polls.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/5/mavericks-hold-steady-in-both-afca-and-d2football-com-polls.aspxFootball

WACO, Texas --- Following a 49-7 Homecoming win over Concordia-St. Paul last weekend, the Minnesota State football team held its fifth spot in the AFCA Poll and the third spot in the D2Football.com Poll.]]>Maverick Football Ranked 5th in AFCA Poll GraphicMon, 5 Oct 2026 12:20:00 CST221194https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/5/football-hawkinson-garners-nsic-defensive-player-of-the-week-honors.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/5/football-hawkinson-garners-nsic-defensive-player-of-the-week-honors.aspxFootball

BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- Minnesota State senior Jack Hawkinson has been named the NSIC Defensive Player of the Week for his during Minnesota State's 49-7 win over Concordia-St. Paul this past weekend during Homecoming.]]>Jack Hawkinson NSIC Defensive Player of the Week GraphicMon, 5 Oct 2026 10:50:00 CST221193https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/3/football-no-5-mavericks-race-past-concordia-st-paul-for-49-7-victory-on-homecoming.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/3/football-no-5-mavericks-race-past-concordia-st-paul-for-49-7-victory-on-homecoming.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. – Fifth-ranked Minnesota State scored the game's first 42 points and dominated on both sides of the ball Saturday afternoon at Blakeslee Stadium, cruising to a 49-7 Homecoming victory over Concordia-St. Paul before 6,103 fans.]]>CSP GameSat, 3 Oct 2026 18:33:00 CST221190https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/2/maverick-football-standout-adam-thielen-named-to-kevin-buismans-25-for-25-series.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/2/maverick-football-standout-adam-thielen-named-to-kevin-buismans-25-for-25-series.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State Athletics is celebrating Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman's 25th year with the Mavericks by highlighting 25 outstanding student-athletes who have helped shape the department's history. The next honoree in the series is former football standout Adam Thielen.]]>Thielen 25 for 25Fri, 2 Oct 2026 09:08:00 CST221183https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/1/football-touchdown-luncheon-returns-to-loose-moose-saloon-friday.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/1/football-touchdown-luncheon-returns-to-loose-moose-saloon-friday.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota State Football Touchdown Club Luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. Friday at Loose Moose Saloon, located at 119 S. Front St. in Mankato.]]>A photo of the Maverick Football Team After a Win at UMaryThu, 1 Oct 2026 14:05:00 CST221181https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/1/football-no-5-mavericks-host-concordia-st-paul-for-homecoming-2026-saturday-afternoon.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/1/football-no-5-mavericks-host-concordia-st-paul-for-homecoming-2026-saturday-afternoon.aspxFootball

SETTING THE SCENE]]>Mitch YellThu, 1 Oct 2026 10:30:00 CST221179https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/29/mavericks-fifth-in-newest-afca-top-25-remain-third-in-d2football-com-poll.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/29/mavericks-fifth-in-newest-afca-top-25-remain-third-in-d2football-com-poll.aspxFootball

WACO, Texas – Following a 28-14 victory at University of Sioux Falls on Saturday, the Minnesota State football team currently sits at fifth in the newest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Top 25.  The Mavericks remained third in the newest D2Football.com Top 25.]]>Graphic #5Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:55:00 CST221170