2025 Football News

Sophomore Demarico Young (photo by Frank Novak)
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.

Freshman Noah Noland (photo by Frank Novak)
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.

L to R: Noah Noland and Tanner Philpott (photos by Frank Novak)
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
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.

Photo by Frank Novak
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.

Freshman Noah Noland (photo by Frank Novak)
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.

L to R: Noah Noland and Tanner Philpott (photos by Frank Novak)
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.

Freshman MJ Burks (photo by Frank Novak)
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.

Sophomore Noah Cracraft (photo by Khamla Sithonnorath)
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.

Sophomore Noah Cracraft (photo by Frank Novak)
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.

Photo by Addi Olson
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.

Senior CJ Hangartner (photo by Frank Novak)
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.

L: Senior CJ Hangarter (photo by Addi Olson)
R: Sophomore Aiden Lanier (photo by Frank Novak)
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.

Sophomore Demarico Young (photo by Abby Hintz)
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.

JJ Martin-England (photo by Frank Novak)
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.

Photo by Khamla Sithonnorath
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.