https://athletics.cmu.edu en-us https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20220511gyopb5 Carnegie Mellon University first-year Head Football Coach Ryan Larsen has announced the Tartans 2022 recruiting class. The Tartans will welcome 36 newcomers that hail from 16 different states. Mon, 16 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20220511gyopb5 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20220413hjqser The Carnegie Mellon University football team had 14 student-athletes named to the 2022 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20220413hjqser https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20220207iwlllh The Carnegie Mellon University football team landed 45 members on the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Academic Honor Roll for the Fall 2021 semester. Of the 45, 23 maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA during the first semester. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20220207iwlllh https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20220203m614de Following an extensive national search, Carnegie Mellon University has named Ryan Larsen as its new head football coach. A 13-year coaching veteran, Larsen comes to Carnegie Mellon from Columbia University, where he served as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for the past three years. Larsen, who has achieved offensive success at every one of his coaching experiences, has also worked at Stevenson University, Rhodes College, Wabash College and Indiana University. He will officially begin his role as the new head coach on February 21. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20220203m614de https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211218nwvrvx Sophomore running back Tre Vasiliadis (Great Falls, Va./Langley) of the Carnegie Mellon University football team was named a member of the 2021 D3football.com All-America team as announced Friday evening prior to the Stagg Bowl in Canton, Ohio. The sophomore was one of three Presidents’ Athletic Conference players honored and garnered fourth team accolades this season. Sat, 18 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211218nwvrvx https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211216i81126 Senior defensive back Sean Knight (New Canaan, Conn./New Canaan) of the Carnegie Mellon University football team was honored with a first team selection to the 2021 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America Division III Football Team. This marks Knight’s second consecutive year receiving the accolade. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211216i81126 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211208jxvbei Sophomore running back Tre Vasiliadis (Great Falls, Va./Langley), graduate student offensive lineman Sean Pogorelc (Centreville, Va./Chantilly) and sophomore linebacker Robert Coury (Phillipsburg N.J./Phillipsburg) of the Carnegie Mellon University football team were all honored on the D3football.com All-Region 2 team. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211208jxvbei https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211206hn9hbf Carnegie Mellon University head football coach Rich Lackner has been named American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) 2021 Regional Coach of the Year for Region 2. This marks Lackner’s first honor by the AFCA in his 36 years at the helm. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211206hn9hbf https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211119ha194x Through the Carnegie Mellon University required weekly testing program for varsity athletes, we discovered that several members of the football team tested positive for COVID-19. To protect the health and welfare of all involved, the team has chosen to withdraw from the 2021 NCAA Division III Football Championship first round game against North Central College on Saturday, November 20. The game will be declared a no contest. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211119ha194x https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211118lusxy8 The Carnegie Mellon University football team had eight members named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Football Team on Thursday. This marks the fourth straight season the Tartans have had at least eight receive the honor. To be nominated for the award, a student-athlete must be a starter or significant reserve and maintain a GPA of 3.3 or better. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211118lusxy8 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211116l57wnh The Carnegie Mellon University football team had 17 players receive All-Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) distinction, announced by the conference office following voting by the league coaches on Tuesday. The Tartans place seven on the first team, five on the second team and four were named honorable mention with one honored to the sportsmanship team. In addition, 36-year head coach Rich Lackner was named PAC Coach of the Year. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211116l57wnh https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211116fenvt7 Carnegie Mellon University freshman Matthew Evert (Roswell, Ga./Milton), was named Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Rookie of the Week. Evert receives the honor following his play Saturday in the Tartans’ 24-6 win over Case Western Reserve University in the 35th Annual Academic Bowl. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211116fenvt7 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211114tfvlui The Carnegie Mellon University football team, the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) automatic qualifier to the 2021 NCAA Division III Football Championship, have been selected to play the nations top ranked team North Central (Ill.) College in the opening round. Kickoff against the Cardinals at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 20 in Naperville, Illinois. Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211114tfvlui https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211113qdlwqc The Carnegie Mellon University football team claimed a share of the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Championship with a 24-6 victory over rival Case Western Reserve University in the 35th Annual Academic Bowl on Saturday. The Tartans share the title with Westminster, but claim the conference's automatic berth to the NCAA Division III playoffs by way of the head-to-head result on October 9 when the Tartans won 34-10. It marks the first PAC Championship for the Tartans since 1989 and the first trip to the NCAAs since 2006. Sat, 13 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211113qdlwqc https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/lackner_retire_111121 Rich Lackner is the most successful head coach in Carnegie Mellon football history, but his legacy goes far beyond wins and championships. His story focuses more on the character of the student-athletes he recruited, the players he helped to develop, the men they’ve become and the football family he created. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/lackner_retire_111121 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211109eg3lih Three Carnegie Mellon University football team players have been recognized for their play in the Tartans’27-11 win over 22nd-ranked Washington & Jefferson College Saturday, November 6. Sophomore Thomas Coury (Phillipsburg N.J./Phillipsburg) was named Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Defensive Player of the Week, junior punter Casey Jaeb (San Jose, Calif./Bellarmine Prep) was named PAC Special Teams Player of the Week and sophomore Robert Coury (Phillipsburg N.J./Phillipsburg) landed a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211109eg3lih https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211106qgcf1n The Carnegie Mellon University football team hosted 22nd-ranked Washington & Jefferson College on Saturday in a Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) showdown and topped the Presidents 27-11. The win marks the fifth straight over a ranked opponent and moves the Tartans record to 7-2 overall and 7-1 in PAC play while W&J is now 7-2, 6-2. Sat, 06 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211106qgcf1n https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211102fop8uw Carnegie Mellon University sophomore running Tre Vasiliadis (Great Falls, Va./Langley), was named Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Offensive Player of the Week. Vasiliadis receives the honor following his play Saturday in the Tartans’ 34-7 win over Saint Vincent College. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211102fop8uw https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211030o54pem The Carnegie Mellon University football team traveled to Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon to play the Bearcats of Saint Vincent College in Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) action. The Tartans jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in a 34-7 win. It was the Tartans fifth straight win as they move to 6-2 overall and 6-1 in the PAC with the Bearcats now 4-4, 3-4. Sat, 30 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211030o54pem https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211026evp9ej Carnegie Mellon University sophomore placekicker Arjun Zutshi (Austin, Texas/Westlake) was honored by the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) for his play in the Tartans’ 53-0 win over Thiel Saturday afternoon. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211026evp9ej https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211023picc6x The Carnegie Mellon University football team hosted the Tomcats of Thiel College Saturday afternoon and defeated the Tomcats 53-0. The shutout marked the Tartans third in the last 15 years. The Tartans move to 5-2 overall and 5-1 in Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) play while the Tomcats are now 0-7, 0-6. Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211023picc6x https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211012imigva Carnegie Mellon University sophomore running Tre Vasiliadis (Great Falls, Va./Langley), was named Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Offensive Player of the Week while junior corner back Kevin Arcia (Doral, Fla./Doral Academy Charter) was recognized nationally on the D3football.com Team of the Week for his play on defense. The honors come after the Tartans’ 34-10 upset win over 24th-ranked Westminster College Saturday, October 9. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211012imigva https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211009y1ljcr The Carnegie Mellon University football team won its fourth straight game against a ranked opponent with a 34-10 win over 24th-ranked Westminster College in a Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) showdown on Saturday night at Gesling Stadium. Carnegie Mellon moves to 4-2 and 4-1 in PAC play while Westminster is now 3-2, 3-1. Sat, 09 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211009y1ljcr https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211005esjuze Carnegie Mellon University sophomore Logan Young (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) was recognized nationally on the D3football.com Team of the Week for his play on special teams. The honors come after the Tartans’ 47-7 win at Bethany Saturday, October 2. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211005esjuze https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211002o7hi0g The Carnegie Mellon University football team traveled to Bethany, West Virginia on Saturday afternoon to play the Bison of Bethany College. The Tartans left with a 47-7 win to improve to 3-2 and 3-1 in Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) play while the Bison are now 0-5, 0-4. Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211002o7hi0g https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210929h1seu3 Selected as the best and brightest from the college gridiron, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced the 176 semifinalists for the 2021 William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Fidelity Investments. The award recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. Carnegie Mellon's senior cornerback Sean Knight (New Canaan, Conn./New Canaan) is one of 39 Division III players on the list of 176 student-athletes. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210929h1seu3 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210928f4wsv3 Carnegie Mellon University Sophomore outside linebacker Logan Young (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) was named Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Defensive Player of the Week while sophomore Kevin Cooke (Glen Ellyn, Ill./IC Catholic Prep) was recognized nationally on the D3football.com Team of the Week for his play on special teams. The honors come after the Tartans’ 39-3 win over Waynesburg Saturday, September 25. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210928f4wsv3 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210925y9d8zy The Carnegie Mellon University football team opened its home schedule of Saturday night with a 39-3 victory over Waynesburg University in Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) play. The Tartans even their record at 2-2 and are now 2-1 in PAC play with the Yellowjackets moving to 1-3, 1-2. Sat, 25 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210925y9d8zy https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210918nva4jk The Carnegie Mellon University football team traveled to Grove City College on Saturday for the 61st meeting between the Tartans and Wolverines and dropped a 13-6 Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) contest. The Tartans are now 1-2 overall and 1-1 in PAC play while the Wolverines stay perfect at 3-0, 2-0. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210918nva4jk https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210914h57v9s Carnegie Mellon University sophomore running back Tre Vasiliadis (Great Falls, Va./Langley) was recognized nationally on the D3football.com Team of the Week. Vasiliadis garners the honors following his play Saturday in the Tartans’ 31-17 win over Geneva College. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210914h57v9s