https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athleticsen-us60https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/28/football-no-5-minnesota-state-opens-2026-season-with-38-14-win-at-colorado-mesa.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/28/football-no-5-minnesota-state-opens-2026-season-with-38-14-win-at-colorado-mesa.aspxFootball

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — No. 5 Minnesota State opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion Thursday night, defeating Colorado Mesa 38–14 in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.]]>MSU at CMUFri, 28 Aug 2026 00:39:00 CST221059https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/26/football-no-5-mavericks-open-2026-season-thursday-evening-at-colorado-mesa.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/26/football-no-5-mavericks-open-2026-season-thursday-evening-at-colorado-mesa.aspxFootball

SETTING THE SCENE]]>Jefferson Mobry making the tackle against Ferris StateWed, 26 Aug 2026 07:52:00 CST221053https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/18/maverick-football-ranked-third-in-d2football-com-preseason-poll.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/18/maverick-football-ranked-third-in-d2football-com-preseason-poll.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State football team has been ranked third in the preseason edition of the D2Football.com Poll.]]>A graphic of Football Ranked 3rd in D2Football.com PollTue, 18 Aug 2026 14:25:00 CST221046https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/13/mavericks-represented-on-d2football-elite-100-watch-list.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/13/mavericks-represented-on-d2football-elite-100-watch-list.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State senior defensive back Jamal Spiyee leads four Mavericks named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 Watch List, released Wednesday evening by the organization.]]>D2 EliteThu, 13 Aug 2026 10:11:00 CST221044https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/12/football-fournier-named-to-fred-mitchell-award-watch-list.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/12/football-fournier-named-to-fred-mitchell-award-watch-list.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State junior place kicker Connor Fournier has been named to the 2026 Fred Mitchell Award Watch List, highlighting the Mavericks standout among the nation's top kickers at the FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA and NJCAA levels.]]>Connor Fournier attempting a 51-yard field goalWed, 12 Aug 2026 14:45:00 CST221043https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/3/maverick-football-picked-as-nsic-preseason-favorite-mobry-named-defensive-player-of-the-year.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/3/maverick-football-picked-as-nsic-preseason-favorite-mobry-named-defensive-player-of-the-year.aspxFootball

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Fresh off its 11th Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) South Division championship in 2025, the Minnesota State football team has been selected as the preseason favorite in the 2026 NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Monday.]]>2026 NSIC Football StandingsMon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 CST221037https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/31/minnesota-state-football-opens-fall-practice-monday.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/31/minnesota-state-football-opens-fall-practice-monday.aspxFootball

MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State football team begins fall practice on Monday, August 3. Starting on Monday, the Mavericks take part in 16 practices, leading up to the first day of school on Monday, August 24.]]>Carter Henderson rushing with the ball vs. Winona StateFri, 31 Jul 2026 14:48:00 CST221036https://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 CST320861