https://www.cnusports.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Christopher Newport University Athleticsjessica.morris@cnu.edu (Christopher Newport University Athletics)en-us60https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/9/former-player-and-coach-mario-byrd-returning-to-cnu-football-as-defensive-coordinator.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/9/former-player-and-coach-mario-byrd-returning-to-cnu-football-as-defensive-coordinator.aspxFootball

Christopher Newport University Head Football Coach Paul Crowley announced Monday the return of Mario Byrd to the Captains coaching staff. Byrd, who played for the Captains and began his coaching career at CNU, has been named Defensive Coordinator.]]>Mario Byrd Hiring ReleaseMon, 9 Mar 2026 13:16:00 EST1019665https://cnusports.com/news/2026/2/6/christopher-newports-2026-football-schedule-released-as-captains-look-to-continue-momentum.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/2/6/christopher-newports-2026-football-schedule-released-as-captains-look-to-continue-momentum.aspxFootball

Following the most successful season in program history, Christopher Newport University Head Football Coach Paul Crowley today announced the release of the 2026 Captains schedule.  CNU will host Newport News Apprentice School to open the 26th season of CNU football on Saturday, September 5th, at 7:00 p.m. at TowneBank Stadium.]]>TowneBank StadiumFri, 6 Feb 2026 14:32:00 EST1019516https://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/22/football-christopher-newports-andrew-belford-named-all-american-by-d3footbal-com.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/22/football-christopher-newports-andrew-belford-named-all-american-by-d3footbal-com.aspxFootball

The Christopher Newport University football program received its 22nd all-time All-American honor on Monday, as junior offensive lineman Andrew Belford was named second team All-America by D3football.com. Belford becomes the 15th different Captain to be named All-American in the 25-year history of the program.]]>Andrew BelfordMon, 22 Dec 2025 14:48:00 EST1019441https://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/10/christopher-newport-football-receives-seven-all-region-honors-from-d3football-com.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/10/christopher-newport-football-receives-seven-all-region-honors-from-d3football-com.aspxFootball

Seven members of the Christopher Newport University football squad were honored on Wednesday, achieving All-Region status from D3football.com. Three Captains were voted first team, three second team, and one third team.]]>D3FB All-Region 2025Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:34:00 EST1019420https://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/10/christopher-newports-connor-barry-named-all-america-by-football-coaches-association.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/10/christopher-newports-connor-barry-named-all-america-by-football-coaches-association.aspxFootball

For the 21st time in the 25-year history of the Christopher Newport University football program, a member of the Captains has been named All-American. Junior quarterback Connor Barry was selected second team All-America Wednesday by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Barry is the sixth CNU player to receive All-American status from the AFCA.]]>AFCA All-American Connor BarryWed, 10 Dec 2025 11:11:00 EST1019416https://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/10/football-head-coach-paul-crowley-named.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/10/football-head-coach-paul-crowley-named.aspxFootball

Christopher Newport University Head Football Coach Paul Crowley was named the Willard Bailey Coach of the Year on Wednesday by the Touchdown Club of Richmond. The honor is presented annually to the top small college coach in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Crowley and the Captains won all ten regular-season games this season, the first perfect year in the 25-year history of the CNU program.]]>Paul Crowley TD Club Coach of the YearWed, 10 Dec 2025 10:11:00 EST1019417https://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/8/football-connor-barry-colin-hart-and-noah-martin-receive-honors-from-touchdown-club-of-richmond.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/8/football-connor-barry-colin-hart-and-noah-martin-receive-honors-from-touchdown-club-of-richmond.aspxFootball

Three members of the Christopher Newport University football team received post-season honors on Monday from the Touchdown Club of Richmond. Connor Barry was named the Quarterback of the Year, Colin Hart was tabbed the Offensive End of the Year, and Noah Martin was selected the Defensive Back of the Year by the organization. The trio of Captains was selected amongst all standouts at the NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, USCAA, and NCCAA levels.]]>Richmond Touchdown Club 2025Mon, 8 Dec 2025 10:10:00 EST1019414https://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/5/connor-barry-named-semifinalist-for-gagliardi-trophy-honoring-division-iiis-most-outstanding-football-player.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/12/5/connor-barry-named-semifinalist-for-gagliardi-trophy-honoring-division-iiis-most-outstanding-football-player.aspxFootball

Junior quarterback Connor Barry was named a semifinalist for the Gagliardi Trophy on Friday afternoon. The annual honor goes to the most outstanding football player in the country in Division III. This marks the first time in the 25-year history of Christopher Newport University football program the Captains have been represented in the field for the top award.]]>Connor Barry - Gagliardi Trophy SemifinalistFri, 5 Dec 2025 13:58:00 EST1019410https://cnusports.com/news/2025/11/29/football-captains-fall-to-susquehanna-42-28-in-ncaa-second-round-at-townebank-stadium-season-ends-at-10-1.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/11/29/football-captains-fall-to-susquehanna-42-28-in-ncaa-second-round-at-townebank-stadium-season-ends-at-10-1.aspxFootball

Christopher Newport University saw its season come to an end Saturday afternoon, falling to Susquehanna University at TowneBank Stadium, 42-28. The River Hawks, now 10-2, jumped to an early 14-0 lead in the opening quarter, and the Captains were never able to get closer than a touchdown. The loss snapped a ten-game winning streak this year for CNU, and a 15-game winning streak dating back to last season. Paul Crowley's squad ends the year with a 10-1 mark.]]>Football vs. SusquehannaSat, 29 Nov 2025 16:22:00 EST1019392https://cnusports.com/news/2025/11/28/football-captains-host-ncaa-tournament-game-saturday-for-first-time-since-2006-unbeaten-record-on-line-vs-susquehanna.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/11/28/football-captains-host-ncaa-tournament-game-saturday-for-first-time-since-2006-unbeaten-record-on-line-vs-susquehanna.aspxFootball

Christopher Newport University opens play in the 2025 NCAA Division III Football Championship Saturday, hosting the River Hawks of Susquehanna University. Kickoff for the second round game is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at TowneBank Stadium.]]>Team and BandFri, 28 Nov 2025 06:52:00 EST1019389