https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2025/contrib/20251115zs39cq SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Senior Patch Flanagan threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more while the defensive unit made a last-minute stand to preserve the lead as the Union College football team brought the Dutchman Shoes back to Schenectady and also clinched a Liberty League championship and NCAA Tournament berth with a 28-21 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2025/contrib/20251115zs39cq https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20240914kuxhx5 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Union College football team put together a 13-play, 80-yard drive to take the lead with under four minutes remaining and the defense came up with a game-saving stop to give head coach Jon Drach his first Union victory with a hard-fought 18-14 win over SUNY Maritime on Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2024/contrib/20240914kuxhx5 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2024/06/empire-8-liberty-league-trade-hilbert The Empire 8 and Liberty League will meet up in a non-conference scheduling arrangement in 2025 and 2026, and in order to balance their numbers, the E8 sent Hilbert over to the LL for the 2025 season. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2024/06/empire-8-liberty-league-trade-hilbert https://www.d3football.com/notables/2023/12/wilkes-drach-head-coach-union Jon Drach, who has been head coach at Wilkes since 2018, is moving just a little bit north and will be Union's third coach in three years. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2023/12/wilkes-drach-head-coach-union https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/20231118qbzzn1 DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – A pick-six by junior James Gillespie gave the Union College football team a huge momentum boost going into halftime, and the Garnet Chargers never looked back in a 24-16 win over #25 Delaware Valley University in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Saturday afternoon at James Work Memorial Stadium. Sat, 18 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/20231118qbzzn1 https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2023/union-excited-for-playoff-chance The new energy around the Garnet Chargers has very little to do with a nickname and a lot more to do with their first-year head coach. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Salem Feature. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2023/union-excited-for-playoff-chance https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/20231111fekdxo SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Union College defense put together another dominating defensive effort, recording seven sacks and a pair of interceptions as the Garnet Chargers brought the Dutchman Shoes trophy back to Schenectady with a 13-7 victory over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/20231111fekdxo https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/20230930qkie1k Backed by a Homecoming and Family Weekend crowd of almost 6,000 fans, the Union College football team defeated St. Lawrence University in the Liberty League opener, 34-0, Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/20230930qkie1k https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/202309232dyc7m The Union College football finished non-conference play with a 43-7 victory over Montclair State University on Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 23 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2023/contrib/202309232dyc7m https://www.d3football.com/notables/2023/04/d3fb-camp-invites Division III football players were shut out of the NFL draft once again, but Chris Toth, who has been watched by scouts for at least two seasons, got a minicamp invite from the Bears, Ike Irabor got a call from the Giants, and Travis Sinclair heard from the Vikings. And they're not alone. Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2023/04/d3fb-camp-invites https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2022/contrib/20230127v90tq2 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Following an extensive national search, Jon Poppe has been named the 34th coach of the Union College football program, Director of Athletics Jim McLaughlin '93 announced on Thursday.  Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2022/contrib/20230127v90tq2 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/12/union-coach-takes-john-carroll-job Jeff Behrman, a John Carroll alumnus, gets hired at his alma mater, replacing the interim head coach who was named the OAC co-coach of the year. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/12/union-coach-takes-john-carroll-job https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2022/contrib/20220924eily3q It was a tale of two halves as the #24/25 Union College football team fell 31-24 to Utica University in the final nonconference game of the regular season on Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2022/contrib/20220924eily3q https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/20211030jogg4z SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The #11/12 Union College football team stopped Hobart College a yard short on fourth-and-three from the six-yard line on the final play of overtime to seal a thrilling 27-20 (OT) victory over the Statesmen on Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 30 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/20211030jogg4z https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/202110230jwt8g ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The #11/13 Union College football team reached the end zone on its first five drives as the Dutchmen extended their regular-season winning streak to a program-record 20 games with a 35-9 victory over Liberty League foe University of Rochester on Saturday afternoon at Edwin Fauver Stadium.    Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/202110230jwt8g https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/202110090dbrj4 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Trailing for the first time this season early in the second quarter, the #12/14 Union College football team fired off 31 unanswered points to down visiting St. Lawrence University, 37-7, in Union's Liberty League home opener Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 09 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/202110090dbrj4 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/202110022fo13v BUFFALO, N.Y. – Behind 403 yards of offense, the #12 Union College football team moved to 5-0 and 1-0 in Liberty League play with a 30-17 victory over Buffalo State Saturday afternoon at Coyer Field. Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2021/contrib/202110022fo13v https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191123zx4bau Sat, 23 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191123zx4bau https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/201911161ikilr For the first time since 2005 the Union College football team has completed the regular season with a perfect 10-0 season after shutting out Rensselaer, 33-0, and claiming the Dutchman Shoes Trophy for the second-straight year on Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 16 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/201911161ikilr https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2019/dutchman-shoes-rivalry When the Shoes are on the line, nothing else matters. And while multiple Division III rivalries have some form of footwear on the line, only Union and RPI play for the Dutchman Shoes. And they'll do so again this weekend. Joe Sager has more. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2019/dutchman-shoes-rivalry https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/11/week9-top25-roundup Concordia-Moorhead completed just three passes all day, but one of them shocked No. 4 St. John's in overtime, while Union dealt unbeaten Ithaca its first loss of the season and clinched an automatic bid to the playoffs, and Brockport handed gave Cortland its first loss as well.  Fri, 01 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/11/week9-top25-roundup https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/10/week5-top25-roundup Texas Lutheran delivered a big blow to Hardin-Simmons' playoff hopes, Wheaton defeated North Central for the fourth year in a row, while Union knocked off Hobart and Hope dispatched Trine from the rankings in Saturday's action among teams in the D3football.com Top 25. Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/10/week5-top25-roundup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191005a02amc SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Senior linebacker Evan Gilland had two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, to help the Union College football team defeat No. 21 Hobart, 23-7, on Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191005a02amc https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/09/week1-roundup Kenyon snapped a 26-game losing streak, Kalamazoo won with just a field goal, and both Germinerios who play quarterback in Division III had great days as the Division III football season got into full swing. Sat, 07 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/09/week1-roundup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180922xi9sg3 A balanced attack by the Union College Football team resulted in lopsided 49-6 win over Curry College on Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field. Sat, 22 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180922xi9sg3 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2018/09/week3-top25-roundup The Saints helped their own cause on their treacherous playoff quest, while UW-Oshkosh and Linfield put last week behind them. Thomas More got some help as well. More in the Top 25 roundup. Sat, 15 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2018/09/week3-top25-roundup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180915xadqpm Union College wide receiver Andre Ross Jr. did it again. For the third-straight week, the first year from Washington, D.C., broke 100 yards receiving, leading the Dutchmen to a dominant, 45-10, win at No. 25 Springfield on Saturday. Sat, 15 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180915xadqpm https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180909rr7sc0 NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Union College football team threw for 365 yards to defeat Coast Guard, 28-10, on the road Saturday afternoon. The Dutchmen improve to 2-0 with the win and are undefeated through the first two games of the regular season since 2005. Sat, 08 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180909rr7sc0 https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/10/week8-wrapup Trine improved to 7-0 for the first time since 2010, Franklin & Marshall had a big win in a trophy game in their new stadium, while Union again showed it was ready to contend again for a conference title in Saturday's Division III football contests. More in the national roundup. Sat, 21 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2017/10/week8-wrapup https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/east/2017/hard-reset-union-running Two years ago, the Dutchmen were 0-10 and said goodbye to a longtime head coach. But progress has been made. More in Around the East. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/east/2017/hard-reset-union-running