2025 Football News
Early lead slips away as Storm fall to No. 19 Central
November 08, 2025
A disastrous second quarter unraveled a promising start as the Simpson College football team fell 35-10 to No. 19 Central on a cold, wet Senior Day at Buxton Stadium.
Noland named to D3football.com Team of the Week for second consecutive week
November 04, 2025
For the second straight week, linebacker Noah Noland has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week, recognizing his standout performance in Simpson’s 28-27 road win over Loras.
Noland, Philpott repeat as A-R-C Players of the Week
November 03, 2025
Noland earned Defensive Player of the Week honors after another dominant all-around performance, while Philpott was named Special Teams Player of the Week following his continued excellence in the punting game.
Street, Noland named Simpson Athletes of the Month for October
November 01, 2025
Football freshman Noah Noland and women’s soccer senior Elle Street have been selected as the Simpson Athletics Athletes of the Month for October.
Storm hold off late rally for third straight victory
November 01, 2025
Simpson withstood a furious late push from Loras to secure a thrilling 28-27 victory on the road, remaining undefeated away from home and capturing its third straight win overall.
Noland adds national honor after standout defensive performance
October 28, 2025
Simpson linebacker Noah Noland has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week after helping lead a dominant defensive effort in Saturday’s 27-7 Homecoming win over Dubuque.
Noland, Philpott recognized by A-R-C for impact in homecoming victory
October 27, 2025
Freshman linebacker Noah Noland and sophomore punter Tanner Philpott have earned American Rivers Conference weekly honors after standout performances in Saturday’s 27-7 win over Dubuque.
Storm bring the heat, lock down Dubuque in Homecoming clash
October 25, 2025
Simpson used a dominant defensive effort and a series of explosive plays to take down Dubuque, 27-7, in Saturday’s Homecoming matchup.
Cracraft’s four-touchdown game garners A-R-C weekly honors
October 20, 2025
fter finding the end zone four times in Simpson’s 36-3 win at Luther, wide receiver Noah Cracraft has been named the American Rivers Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
Simpson rolls past Luther behind Thoreson-to-Cracraft connection
October 18, 2025
Jayden Thoreson and Noah Cracraft connected for four touchdowns as Simpson beat Luther 36-3 on the road Saturday.
Storm fall to Coe in A-R-C play
October 11, 2025
Coe capitalized on early momentum and a strong first half to hand Simpson a 34-7 setback Saturday afternoon at Buxton Stadium.
Pick-six performance lands Hangartner on D3football.com Team of the Week
September 30, 2025
Senior CJ Hangartner has been selected to the D3football.com Team of the Week following his standout performance in the Storm’s 41-0 victory over Buena Vista.
Hangartner, Lanier bring home A-R-C weekly awards
September 29, 2025
Simpson’s dominant victory at Buena Vista not only marked the program’s first shutout since 2019, but it also produced two American Rivers Conference Players of the Week.
Storm record first A-R-C win, first shutout since 2019
September 27, 2025
Simpson earned its first shutout victory since 2019 and first American Rivers Conference win of 2025 with a 41-0 win at Buena Vista on Saturday.
Simpson battles No. 10/11 Wartburg in A-R-C opener
September 20, 2025
Cole Staska’s 96-yard touchdown gave Simpson an early spark, and a relentless Storm defense kept No. 10/11 Wartburg in check for much of the afternoon, but the nationally ranked Knights made key plays late to escape Buxton Stadium with a 27-13 win in Saturday’s American Rivers Conference opener.
Thoreson tosses five touchdowns as Storm dominate Crown
September 13, 2025
Jayden Thoreson threw five touchdowns, the defense dominated with three first-half turnovers, and Simpson topped Crown 45-7 for its first win of the season.




