2017 Jacksonville Football News
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ASUN Conference Expands Broadcast Coverage to ESPN+ Platform
April 18, 2018The ASUN Conference and ESPN announced 55 events to be streamed via the Worldwide Leader in Sports new platform, ESPN+. -
Williams Continues Career with Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
April 02, 2018After spending one season as a member of the Jacksonville University football team, defensive lineman Mike Williams is continuing his career in the professional ranks.
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Scouts Observe Dolphins at Pro Day
March 30, 2018Representatives from the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, and Saskatchewan Roughriders were present on the campus of Jacksonville University Friday morning, as the football team held its annual Pro Day.
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Dolphins Announce Formation of Gridiron Club
March 05, 2018With more than 20 seasons of success on and off the field, the Jacksonville University football team is always on the lookout for new opportunities to enhance the program’s experience for both student-athletes and fans of the program.
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Horton Takes Talents To Saskatchewan Roughriders
February 28, 2018Former Jacksonville University football standout Justin Horton is no stranger to receiving attention from the professional sporting world.
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Record Number of Dolphins Named to Fall 2017 PFL Academic Honor Roll
February 19, 2018A record 54 Jacksonville University football student-athletes were among the 585 student-athletes named to the Pioneer League’s Fall 2017 Academic Honor Roll, the league announced on Monday.
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Six Home Games Highlight 2018 Football Schedule
February 14, 2018Jacksonville University football head coach Ian Shields is excited to announced the 2018 schedule, an 11-game slate that features six home games at D.B. Milne Field.
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35 Dolphins Join The Pod
February 07, 2018Jacksonville University head football coach Ian Shields has announced the commitments of 35 student-athletes to the Class of 2022. The new Dolphins represent various states – including California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.
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Jones Promoted to Detroit Lions' Active Roster
December 23, 2017The Detroit Lions announced his promotion from its practice team to the active roster.
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Oporto Tackles Pepsi Co. Student-Athlete of the Month
December 01, 2017Linebacker Thomas Oporto was named Pepsi Co. Student-Athlete of the Month, after leading the team in tackles in November.
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Dolphins Winning in Classroom, Five Earn Academic Honors
November 29, 2017Jamal Adjamah and Trevor Tufano were recently named CoSIDA Academic All-District, and picked up first team honors on the PFL’s list. Nic Duch, Griffin Garland and Michael Perera were tabbed academic second team.
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Four ‘Phins Named Second Team All-PFL, Nine Given Honorable Mention
November 28, 2017Irvin Riley, Keenan Simpson, Trevor Tufano and Griffin Garland were named All-PFL Second Team.
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Behind the Shields: 2017 Season Wrap
November 21, 2017Head Coach Ian Shields reflects on the 2017 season, looks to the future and more with "Voice of the Dolphins" Scott Manze.
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Dolphins Downed At Drake To Conclude 2017 Season
November 18, 2017Jacksonville University football rushed for over 200 yards for the seventh time this season, falling to Drake University 52-7 to conclude the 2017 slate on Saturday.
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Adjamah, Tufano Named CoSIDA Academic All-District
November 17, 2017The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced its 2017 Academic All-District Football Team Thursday, and Jacksonville University saw a pair of student-athletes recognized in senior running back Jamal Adjamah and sophomore linebacker Trevor Tufano.
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Behind the Shields: Drake Week
November 15, 2017Head Coach Ian Shields sits down to talk about the regular season finale at Drake with second place in the PFL on the line on his weekly podcast.
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Dolphins Seek Second Place in PFL at Drake
November 14, 2017The Dolphins were expected to tie for fifth in conference standings, but are currently in position to battle Drake over second place.
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Garland Thwarts Goal-Line Push to Preserve Dolphin Win
November 11, 2017With seven seconds remaining in the game, Stetson University stood at Jacksonville's three-yard line, down 13-10, facing first-and-goal.
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Behind the Shields: Stetson Week
November 08, 2017Head Coach Ian Shields talked with Scott Manze about the 20-17 win over Valparaiso and Stetson in this weekend's home finale.
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Senior Day, Neighbor Day Round Out Final Home Football Game
November 07, 2017Twelve Dolphin seniors will be suiting up at D.B. Milne Field for the final time in their collegiate careers.
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High Praise Continues for Tufano with STATS FCS Honor
November 06, 2017Jacksonville University’s Trevor Tufano was named the National Defensive Player of the Week, while Campbell’s Daniel Smith took home Offensive Player of the Week.
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Tufano’s Career Game Lands PFL Honors
November 05, 2017On Valpo’s final drive, with the team facing first and goal, Tufano intercepted a pass in the end zone to seal the Dolphins’ victory.
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Tufano, Defense Thwart Valpo Comeback; Dolphins Post Back-to-Back Dubs
November 04, 2017In the final minutes of the fourth quarter, sophomore linebacker Trevor Tufano halted what would have been Valpo’s go-ahead score with an interception in the end zone.
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Dolphins Welcome Valpo to D.B. Milne Saturday
November 02, 2017Jacksonville football will welcome Valpo to D.B. Milne in its penultimate home game of the year.
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The Man Under Center
November 01, 2017Did you know Rylan Wells enjoys the classic sounds of Hall & Oates?
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Behind the Shields: Valpo Week
November 01, 2017Head Coach Ian Shields sat down with Scott Manze for his weekly podcast and recapped the Campbell game before looking ahead to the Valparaiso game this Saturday.
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Dolphins Sully Campbell Homecoming in 3OT Thriller
October 28, 2017Turnovers were the straw that broke the Camels’ back, as Jacksonville University roared back from a 14-point deficit to defeat Campbell, 54-48, at Barker-Lane Stadium in triple overtime.
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Behind the Shields: Campbell Week
October 25, 2017Head Coach Ian Shields sits down for his weekly podcast with Scott Manze leading up to football's road trip to Campbell this Saturday.
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Can Dolphins Maintain Unbeaten Streak vs. Campbell?
October 24, 2017In eight games, dating back to the 2008 season, the Dolphins have never dropped a decision to Campbell.
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Dolphins Fall to Reigning Champs
October 21, 2017The Jacksonville University football team played host to San Diego, the reigning Pioneer Football League champions, at D.B. Milne Field Saturday, and dropped the decision, 63-10.
