https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/04/gallaudet-lands-in-scac The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference made it formal today when it announced that Gallaudet was coming to the conference as an affiliate member, and that gives the SCAC enough teams for an automatic bid. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/04/gallaudet-lands-in-scac https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2024/expanded-bracket-gives-tlu-a-shot Texas Lutheran has already won as many games this year as the last two years combined, and at 6-1, has a reasonable shot at a playoff spot even if the SCAC doesn't have an automatic bid. But the Bulldogs are trying to stay focused on Week 9, rather than Week 12. Brian Lester has more. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2024/expanded-bracket-gives-tlu-a-shot https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/11/scac-announces-football-plans A new full member, an associate member, a member adding football and bringing its teams playing elsewhere back home have the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference looking to get an automatic bid again by 2026. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/11/scac-announces-football-plans https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/02/matt-retires-from-tlu Ricky Matt, who was head coach for two seasons of Texas Lutheran football all in the span of one calendar year, is retiring, and an old assistant coach is coming back to take over. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/02/matt-retires-from-tlu https://www.d3football.com/notables/2021/02/week1-wrapup Two Texas games came down to simultaneous defensive stops, while Hendrix drew up a road win and Puget Sound ran past a rival. Check out action from the spring's Week 1. Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2021/02/week1-wrapup https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/08/austin-college-brings-football-back-asc After four seasons as an affiliate member of the SAA expires at the end of this academic year, Austin College is coming back to an old home: the American Southwest Conference. Sat, 15 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2020/08/austin-college-brings-football-back-asc https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191212hppkcs SEGUIN, Texas – Ricky Matt, Texas Lutheran University's assistant head football coach and defensive coordinator, has accepted the university's offer to become the 22nd head football coach in program history. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191212hppkcs https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191212tokjyc SEGUIN, Texas -- Carl Gustafson, a two-time American Southwest Conference Coach of the Year, is retiring as head football coach of the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191212tokjyc https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191102j255ov Sat, 02 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191102j255ov https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2019/monkey-off-their-backs One win doesn’t make an entire season. But man, it feels good to win the game circled on everyone's calendars, doesn't it? Hope, Texas Lutheran and Mount St. Joseph have all done that in big conference games this season, and Adam Turer has more. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2019/monkey-off-their-backs https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/10/week5-top25-roundup Texas Lutheran delivered a big blow to Hardin-Simmons' playoff hopes, Wheaton defeated North Central for the fourth year in a row, while Union knocked off Hobart and Hope dispatched Trine from the rankings in Saturday's action among teams in the D3football.com Top 25. Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2019/10/week5-top25-roundup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191005qx2k2q Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20191005qx2k2q https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20190928vyevxt Sat, 28 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2019/contrib/20190928vyevxt https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/things-adding-up-tlu-linebacker During the season, it seems like Emory Cuzze's studies on and off the field complement one another. He's also enjoying the Bulldogs' newfound direction, which emerged after their loss to UMHB. More in Around the South. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/things-adding-up-tlu-linebacker https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/12/former-cru-qb-hired-at-howard-payne Braxton Harris, most recently an assistant coach at Texas Lutheran, will take over Howard Payne after the Yellow Jackets' 0-10 season. Mon, 19 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/12/former-cru-qb-hired-at-howard-payne https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/11/tlu-names-padron-successor Carl Gustafson will return to the program after a year away and will take over for his former boss, as Danny Padron has announced his retirement as head coach at Texas Lutheran. Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/11/tlu-names-padron-successor https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/bears-linebacker-has-taken-ownership-of-defense On a Washington U. defense marked by youth, Jake Coon has exceled as a leader and the team tackle leader. Tue, 18 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/bears-linebacker-has-taken-ownership-of-defense https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/TLU-first-win-is-historic-one The Bulldogs' first win of the season has sent coach Danny Padron into the school record books. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/TLU-first-win-is-historic-one https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/watching-family-flooding-from-afar The flood waters that destroyed the Louisiana home of Zac Stuart stood taller than the Rhodes defensive back's shoulders. Tue, 27 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/watching-family-flooding-from-afar https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/10-games-to-watch Columnist Brian Lester has seen a lot of the nation suit up and battle it out on the gridiron, and he's back for his second year celebrating stars of the South. He gives you a snapshot of 10 games that should be on your radar. Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/10-games-to-watch https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/12/tlu-southwestern-join-asc-football When two of the SCAC's football programs aligned with the Southern Athletic Association last month, it seemed inevitable the other two would end up with the American Southwest Conference. And indeed, that's how it ends up. Thu, 03 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/12/tlu-southwestern-join-asc-football https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/best-road-trips/week4 Pack up the car. You have a long drive ahead of you, but you have a whole extra day to do it. Mon, 10 Aug 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2015/best-road-trips/week4 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141123hykd3a BELTON, Texas – With repeated Saturday weather delays making this NCAA Division III playoff game the longest contest in each schools’ football history, the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs put together a Sunday upset bid of No. 2-ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor that fell seven points short. Sun, 23 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141123hykd3a https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141115hea7bs SEGUIN, Texas -- The Texas Lutheran Bulldogs claimed the outright Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship for a second consecutive year, winning the 2014 crown with a 41-14 win Saturday over Southwestern University. Sat, 15 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141115hea7bs https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141108txyi33 SHERMAN, Texas -- Texas Lutheran overcame four turnovers and a quick 14-0 deficit in a 36-24 road win Saturday over the Austin College Kangaroos that secured at least a share of the SCAC Championship for the Bulldogs. Sat, 08 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141108txyi33 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2014/artful-performance-showcases-tlu-etbu It wasn’t a heavyweight bout. The Texas Lutheran-East Texas Baptist game this past Saturday night was a martial arts foray of utter talent and skill that ended with a loss by one team and masterful performances by both. Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2014/artful-performance-showcases-tlu-etbu https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141004ruywad BROWNWOOD, Texas -- Marquis Barrolle's school-record 288 yards rushing and Jordan Sims' school-record tying 95-yard interception return for a touchdown sparked the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs to a dominating 54-27 road victory Saturday over the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets. Sat, 04 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141004ruywad https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/09/week3-roundup Tufts ended a 31-game slide, while St. Vincent knocked off Case to end a 23-game skid, while the Louisiana College-Texas Lutheran game ended in bizarre fashion. That and more in the roundup. Sat, 20 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/09/week3-roundup https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140920vufi53 PINEVILLE, La. – Texas Lutheran survived a potential game-winning drive from Louisiana College and again received a record day from diminutive running back Marquis Barrolle (Ingleside/Ingleside) in the Bulldogs’ 38-32 road win Saturday at Wildcat Field. Sat, 20 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20140920vufi53 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2013/Things-get-complicated-vying-for-Pool-B Without an automatic qualifier, a conference title isn’t enough for teams like Texas Lutheran and Millsaps. They have to be nearly flawless from start to finish. Thu, 07 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2013/Things-get-complicated-vying-for-Pool-B