Luther Norse

Schedule

Overall record: 0-0 - Conference: 0-0
* Conference; • D-III opponent

All times Eastern
9/5 vs. Lawrence * • 2:00 PM
9/12 at Millikin • 2:00 PM
9/19 at Beloit * • 2:00 PM
9/26 vs. Cornell * • 2:00 PM
10/3 vs. Illinois College * • 2:00 PM
10/10 at Monmouth * • 2:00 PM
10/17 at Lake Forest * • 2:00 PM
10/24 vs. Ripon * • 2:00 PM
10/31 vs. Knox * • 2:00 PM
11/14 at Grinnell * • 2:00 PM
Overall record: 0-0 - Conference: 0-0
All times Eastern   (* Conference; • In-region)
9/5 vs. Lawrence * • 2:00 PM
9/19 at Beloit * • 2:00 PM
9/26 vs. Cornell * • 2:00 PM
10/3 vs. Illinois College * • 2:00 PM
10/10 at Monmouth * • 2:00 PM
10/17 at Lake Forest * • 2:00 PM
10/24 vs. Ripon * • 2:00 PM
10/31 vs. Knox * • 2:00 PM
11/14 at Grinnell * • 2:00 PM

2026

Schools Conf All
Beloit 0-0 0-0
Chicago 0-0 0-0
Cornell 0-0 0-0
Grinnell 0-0 0-0
Illinois College 0-0 0-0
Knox 0-0 0-0
Lake Forest 0-0 0-0
Lawrence 0-0 0-0
Luther 0-0 0-0
Monmouth 0-0 0-0
Ripon 0-0 0-0

Previous seasons

loki/standings
Year Overall Conf
2026 0-0, 0-0 MWC
2025 0-10, 0-8 ARC
2024 1-9, 0-8 ARC
2023 0-10, 0-8 ARC
2022 2-8, 2-6 ARC
2021 0-10, 0-8 ARC
2020 0-1, 0-1 ARC
2019 1-9, 1-7 ARC
2018 1-9, 1-7 ARC
2017 6-4, 5-3 IIAC
2016 3-7, 2-6 IIAC
2015 4-6, 2-5 IIAC
2014 5-5, 2-5 IIAC
2013 2-8, 1-6 IIAC
2012 0-10, 0-7 IIAC
2011 3-7, 3-5 IIAC
2010 5-5, 4-4 IIAC
2009 5-5, 4-4 IIAC
2008 5-5, 4-4 IIAC
2007 5-5, 4-4 IIAC
2006 2-8, 1-7 IIAC
2005 6-4, 5-3 IIAC
2004 6-4, 5-3 IIAC
2003 6-4, 4-4 IIAC
2002 4-6, 3-6 IIAC
2001 3-7, 2-7 IIAC
2000 5-5, 5-5 IIAC
1999 2-8, 2-8 IIAC
1998 3-7, 3-7 IIAC

Team Info

Luther

Norse

Coach: Joe Troche (St. Olaf '10)
Conference: MWC
Enrollment: 1440
Location: Decorah, IA
Colors: Blue, White
Stadium: Legacy Field in Carlson Stadium (5000)
Surface: Turf
Link to official site

News Releases

October 15, 2025 Norton perseveres in making lives better Fifteen years ago, Luther football player Chris Norton was paralyzed in an on-field injury, and was given little chance of ever regaining feeling from the neck down. But Norton, 33, is now a motivational speaker and leads a foundation to help people with spinal cord and neuromuscular disabilities. Glen Crevier has more in a D3football feature.
December 14, 2021 Luther hires St. Olaf assistant The Norse, looking for their first win since 2019, tabbed Oles defensive coordinator Joe Troche.
January 1, 2018 Luther promotes from within Caleb Padilla, who has been the defensive coordinator for the Norse football program the past three years, has been promoted to head coach, replacing Aaron Hafner.
December 28, 2017 Hafner leaves after getting Luther on winning track Aaron Hafner coached Luther to its best record since 2005, but will be leaving for a position closer to home.
September 23, 2017 Wrapup: Luther makes Dubuque blue, Grove City snaps skid Grove City won for the first time since 2013, while Luther handed Dubuque its first loss. Plus more teams remain undefeated through Week 4. More in Saturday's roundup.
September 9, 2017 Wrapup: Avoiding the blues Luther opened its blue turf with a big win, while several playoff hopefuls (Hobart, Hope, Stevenson and more) avoided going 0-2 to open the season. More in the Week 2 wrapup.
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