Bethel Royals

Schedule

Overall record: 10-1 - Conference: 9-0
* Conference; • D-III opponent

All times Eastern
9/8 vs. Aurora W, 34-7
9/16 at Macalester * • W, 42-8
9/23 vs. Gustavus Adolphus * • W, 14-13
9/30 at Hamline * • W, 24-20
10/7 vs. St. Olaf * • W, 32-3
10/14 vs. Concordia-Moorhead * • W, 60-21
10/21 at Carleton * • W, 46-8
10/28 vs. St. John's * • W, 43-36
11/3 at St. Thomas * • W, 49-31
11/11 at Augsburg * • W, 25-20
11/18 vs. Pacific Lutheran L, 41-13
Overall record: 10-1 - Conference: 9-0
All times Eastern   (* Conference; • In-region)
9/16 at Macalester * • W, 42-8
9/23 vs. Gustavus Adolphus * • W, 14-13
9/30 at Hamline * • W, 24-20
10/7 vs. St. Olaf * • W, 32-3
10/14 vs. Concordia-Moorhead * • W, 60-21
10/21 at Carleton * • W, 46-8
10/28 vs. St. John's * • W, 43-36
11/3 at St. Thomas * • W, 49-31
11/11 at Augsburg * • W, 25-20

2021

Schools Conf All
St. John's 8-0 11-1
Gustavus Adolphus 6-2 8-2
Carleton 5-3 7-3
St. Olaf 4-4 5-5
St. Scholastica 0-8 0-8

2021

Schools Conf All
Bethel 6-2 8-3
Augsburg 4-4 4-6
Concordia-Moorhead 3-5 4-6
Hamline 2-6 4-6
Macalester 2-6 3-7

Previous seasons

loki/standings
Year Overall Conf
2026 0-0, 0-0 MIAC
2025 12-1, 9-0 MIAC
2024 11-3, 6-2 MIAC
2023 8-3, 6-1 MIAC
2022 10-3, 7-1 MIAC
2021 8-3, 6-2 MIAC
2020 0-0, 0-0 MIAC
2019 8-2, 6-2 MIAC
2018 11-2, 7-1 MIAC
2017 5-5, 5-3 MIAC
2016 5-5, 5-3 MIAC
2015 5-5, 4-4 MIAC
2014 7-3, 6-2 MIAC
2013 12-1, 8-0 MIAC
2012 9-3, 6-2 MIAC
2011 8-2, 6-2 MIAC
2010 12-2, 7-1 MIAC
2009 7-3, 6-2 MIAC
2008 5-5, 4-4 MIAC
2007 12-2, 8-0 MIAC
2006 9-2, 7-1 MIAC
2005 5-5, 4-4 MIAC
2004 6-4, 5-3 MIAC
2003 9-2, 7-1 MIAC
2002 5-5, 5-3 MIAC
2001 9-2, 8-1 MIAC
2000 10-1, 9-0 MIAC
1999 8-2, 7-2 MIAC
1998 8-2, 7-2 MIAC

Team Info

Bethel

Royals

Coach: Steve Johnson (Bethel '79)
Conference: MIAC
Enrollment: 1741
Location: Arden Hills, MN
Colors: Blue, Gold
Stadium: Royal Stadium (3500)
Surface: Turf
Link to official site

News Releases

December 18, 2025 Five named Gagliardi finalists Out of 15 semifinalists, we whittled it down to five on Thursday: three quarterbacks, a wide receiver and a running back. One of these five will win the 2025 Gagliardi Trophy, Division III football's top honor.
December 11, 2025 Drews draws on experience in second season Bethel quarterback Cooper Drews made a splashy debut as a starter last year with big passing numbers for the Royals. But this year, those numbers haven't gotten bigger; they've gotten better. Greg Thomas explores this in a Road to the Stagg Bowl feature.
December 6, 2025 No. 3 Royals advance to D-III Quarterfinal with win vs. Pioneers Bethel advances to the 2025 NCAA Division III Football Championship Quarterfinal following a 35-24 victory over UW-Platteville in the third round at Royal Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Royals will be making their second-straight, and seventh overall appearance in the D-III quarterfinal.
December 5, 2025 Gagliardi Trophy semifinalists announced Dozens of players were nominated but 15 make it to the semifinal stage. Who are they? Check out the players, then cast your fan ballot for the top all-around student-athlete in Division III football.
December 7, 2024 Defensive Carries Royals into the Quarterfinals, No. 21 Bethel Knocks off No. 11 Wartburg 24-14
November 7, 2024 Bethel has offense royally humming In just nine weeks, Cooper Drews has re-set the Bethel passing touchdown record and Joey Kidder looks like his 2022 All-American self at wide receiver. It's a new era for the Royals offense and Greg Thomas has more in Around the Nation.
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