2025-26 Football News
St. Ambrose announces 2026 Football Schedule
March 22, 2026
St. Ambrose announced its 2026 football schedule. The 10-game slate features five home games.
Cole Kemper named recipient of Bob Jurevitz Award
February 01, 2026
Senior defensive back Cole Kemper was named the recipient of the Bob Jurevitz Award at the St. Ambrose University football banquet.
Three Bees named to CSC's Academic All-District Team
January 06, 2026
Noah Allen, Kye Krofta and Caden McDermott were named to the 2025 Academic All-District NAIA Football Team as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).
NAIA and CCAC announce academic honors for fall sports
November 18, 2025
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) each announced academic awards for fall sports.
Ballard, Bohnsack and Doleman named first team all-conference
November 18, 2025
Caleb Ballard, Kameron Bohnsack and Harvey Doleman were each named to the Heart of America all-conference first team Tuesday. They were among a total of seven Bees recognized as the conference announced its postseason football awards.
St. Ambrose drops Senior Day finale to #16 William Penn
November 15, 2025
On a windy Senior Day at Jack and Pat Bush Stadium, St. Ambrose wrapped up its 2025 campaign with a 42-7 loss to No. 16 William Penn Saturday afternoon.
Bees miss another opportunity in 27-24 loss at Peru State
November 08, 2025
In a season of missed opportunities, St. Ambrose let another slip by Saturday. The Bees were unable to hold on to a 21-0 lead and lost their third one-possession game of the year, a 27-24 setback at Peru State.
Bees post third straight victory with win over Pride
November 01, 2025
Alec Ponder threw for 323 yards and four touchdowns and Zaire Wilcox and Tre Jenkins combined for 221 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns as St. Ambrose defeated Clarke 45-20 Saturday afternoon at Jack and Pat Bush Stadium.
McDermott named Heart Defensive Player of the Week
October 27, 2025
Three interceptions and a team-best six tackles in a win at Culver-Stockton Saturday allowed Caden McDermott to be named the Heart of America Defensive Player of the Week today.
McDermott named NAIA National Defensive Player of the Week
October 27, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - St. Ambrose linebacker Caden McDermott intercepted three passes that each led to scoring drives in the Bees' 47-14 win over Culver-Stockton (Mo.), earning the Oct. 27 nod as NAIA Defensive Player of the Week.
St. Ambrose overwhelms Culver-Stockton 47-14
October 25, 2025
A second-straight St. Ambrose victory came via a total team effort. The offense piled up 506 yards of total offense. The defense picked off four passes. The special teams contributed a pair of field goals and only punted once. It all added up to a 47-14 win at Culver-Stockton Saturday afternoon.
Ponder named Heart Offensive Player of the Week
October 20, 2025
Alec Ponder was named the Heart of America Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 302 yards and five touchdowns in a 43-36 win over Graceland Saturday.
Ponder, Jenkins lead Bees to Homecoming win
October 18, 2025
In a big game for both Bees, it was only fitting that Alec Ponder and Tre Jenkins connected on the game-winning touchdown pass on Homecoming Weekend.
Late field goal stuns St. Ambrose
October 04, 2025
A 21-yard field goal with eight seconds left was the difference as Missouri Valley stunned St. Ambrose with nine points in the final 3:43 to escape with a 30-28 win in Marshall, Mo., Saturday afternoon.
St. Ambrose struggles in loss at No. 1 Grand View
September 27, 2025
St. Ambrose managed just 138 yards of total offense in a 63-3 loss at No. 1 Grand View Saturday afternoon.
Bees erupt for 82 points in big win over Owls
September 21, 2025
Everything finally clicked for the Bees Saturday night. St. Ambrose got contributions from its offense, defense and special teams in dismantling William Woods 82-5 at Jack and Pat Bush Stadium in Davenport, Iowa.