https://athletics.millikin.edu/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Millikin University Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/10/3/football-falls-short-in-homecoming-matchup-against-carroll.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/10/3/football-falls-short-in-homecoming-matchup-against-carroll.aspxFootball

Decatur, IL – Millikin University Football was in action on Saturday afternoon, taking on the Pioneers of Carroll University in CCIW conference play. In a heartbreaker, a Big Blue field goal missed in the final minutes, and Millikin fell 31-28.]]>S Gomez attempts a passSat, 3 Oct 2026 19:27:00 CST37476https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/26/football-wins-thriller-over-north-park.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/26/football-wins-thriller-over-north-park.aspxFootball

Decatur, IL – Millikin University Football was in action on Saturday evening, taking on the Vikings of North Park University in CCIW conference play. The Big Blue won a late thriller, the final score 31-27 Millikin.]]>A Nixon lines up for a playSat, 26 Sep 2026 23:10:00 CST37460https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/19/football-falls-to-no-2-wheaton-in-cciw-opener.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/19/football-falls-to-no-2-wheaton-in-cciw-opener.aspxFootball

Wheaton, IL – Millikin University Football was in action on Saturday, taking on the Thunder of Wheaton College to open CCIW play. The Big Blue were overwhelmed by the second ranked team in the country, with the final score at 82-10 in favor of the opposition.]]>FB huddles against LutherSat, 19 Sep 2026 19:51:00 CST37444https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/12/football-dominates-luther-collects-first-win-of-2026.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/12/football-dominates-luther-collects-first-win-of-2026.aspxFootball

Decatur, IL - Millikin University Football was in action on Saturday afternoon, hosting the Norse of Luther College. The Big Blue were dominant, defeating Luther by a score of 37-14.]]>AJ Lee rushes against LutherSat, 12 Sep 2026 21:24:00 CST37423https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/10/millikin-football-to-host-military-first-responder-appreciation-game.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/10/millikin-football-to-host-military-first-responder-appreciation-game.aspxFootball

Decatur, IL - Millikin University Athletics is proud to recognize the service, sacrifice, and dedication of those who protect and serve our country and communities. Big Blue Football will be hosting a military and first responder appreciation game on Saturday, September 12. Millikin is slated to take on Luther College in their non-conference finale.]]>Big Blue Offensive HuddleThu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:00 CST37419https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/8/football-homecoming-tailgate-reservations-open.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/8/football-homecoming-tailgate-reservations-open.aspxFootball

Decatur, IL - Tailgate slot reservations are now available for Millikin University Football's homecoming game on October 3rd, 2026.]]>Sylas GomezTue, 8 Sep 2026 15:44:00 CST37413https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/4/football-opens-2026-season-at-olivet.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/4/football-opens-2026-season-at-olivet.aspxFootball

Olivet, MI – Millikin University Football opened the 2026 season on the road on Thursday evening, taking on The University of Olivet. The Big Blue were defeated by a final of 39-19.]]>Football Postgame HuddleFri, 4 Sep 2026 00:47:00 CST37403https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/2/football-aims-to-step-forward-in-year-two-of-riebock-era.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/2/football-aims-to-step-forward-in-year-two-of-riebock-era.aspxFootball

Decatur, IL – The Millikin University Football team looks to improve upon their three-win season in 2025, as the team prepares for it's season opener in Michigan on Thursday evening.]]>Big Blue Defensive LineWed, 2 Sep 2026 18:52:00 CST37400https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/8/18/football-to-host-youth-clinic-follwed-by-preseason-scrimmage.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/8/18/football-to-host-youth-clinic-follwed-by-preseason-scrimmage.aspxFootball

Decatur, IL – Millikin University Football will be hosting a preseason scrimmage on Saturday, August 22 at Frank M. Lindsay Field. Admission to the event is free, with photos and videos prohibited.]]>Millikin football practiceTue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:00 CST37382https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/5/27/football-registration-underway-for-second-annual-carl-poelker-golf-outing.aspxhttps://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/5/27/football-registration-underway-for-second-annual-carl-poelker-golf-outing.aspxFootball

For more information or too sign-up for the Second Annual Carl Poelker Golf Outing!]]>Poelker Golf Outing GraphicWed, 27 May 2026 14:45:00 CST37364