Football News Archive
Video board segment receives NACMA award
- June 14th 2013
Linfield's moving game-day scoreboard introduction video receives a Bronze Award during the annual gathering of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators in Orlando, Fla. Watch the Video Board Segment
More recruits heading to Linfield - May 7th 2013
With its strong winning tradition, Linfield can afford to be selective about the quality and character of players intending to enroll Future Wildcats Video Package | Initial List of Recruits | 2013 Schedule |
Newest recruits revealed - April 25th 2013
Geographically diverse, Linfield's football Class of 2017 is heavy on offensive and defensive linemen and brings a combined grade point average of 3.51 2013 Schedule
Remembering Frosty Westering - April 16th 2013
Linfield's battles with Frosty's Pacific Lutheran football teams are legendary but Westering's legacy will always be as a class act who always accentuated the positive Frosty's career summary
Four 'Cats are All-Americans - December 27th 2012
Brynnan Hyland, Dominique Forrest, Drew Wert and Mickey Inns are considered among the finest players in Division III with appointments to the All-America teams 2012 All-America Teams | Linfield's All-Americans
Linfield contends for national crown in 2012 - December 20th 2012
Led by quarterback Mickey Inns and linebacker Dominique Forrest, the Wildcats reel off 11 straight victories before a shocking overtime loss in the quarterfinals of the Division III playoffs Season in Review | Updated Record Book
Five Linfield gridders gain regional acclaim - December 6th 2012
Joining Defensive Player of the Year Dominique Forrest on the West Region all-star team are guard Drew Wert, end Brynnan Hyland, tackle Steven Schultz and quarterback Mickey Inns Complete All-Region Team
Titanic Upset - December 1st 2012
Playoff newcomer UW-Oshkosh rallies from a 15-point, third-quarter deficit to shock Linfield 31-24 in overtime Final Statistics | Audio Highlights | Press Conference |
Linfield to host UW-Oshkosh, tickets on sale Tuesday - November 25th 2012
Linfield hosts Wisconsin-Oshkosh Saturday at Maxwell Field in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III playoffs; reserved seat tickets go on sale Tuesday at 1 p.m.
'Cats pounce on Cards, snatch 30-14 win - November 24th 2012
Michael Link picks off two passes deep in Linfield territory, helping the Wildcats defeat North Central to reach the NCAA quarterfinals for the fifth time in 10 years Final Statistics | Press Conference | Audio Highlights |
Turnover's Fair Play - November 17th 2012
Though Linfield struggles on offense, the Wildcats force five Pacific Lutheran turnovers to win a wild 27-24 first-round NCAA playoff game Final Statistics | Postgame Interview (.mv4) | Audio Highlights (.mp3) |
Inns, Forrest, Smith headline NWC all-stars - November 13th 2012
Linfield quarterback Mickey Inns and linebacker Dominique Forrest are the Northwest Conference's top players, and Joseph Smith is saluted as Coach of the Year Complete NWC All-Star Team
Brian Dundas overcomes adversity along life's pathway - November 13th 2012
In his second stint as a Wildcat, the senior linebacker tells a story of emotion and inspiration of how he became the person he is today
Linfield rematched with PLU in first round - November 11th 2012
Linfield is one of four top seeds in the NCAA Division III playoffs and hosts Northwest Conference rival Pacific Lutheran Saturday at Maxwell Field at noon Complete Bracket | Linfield in the Playoffs
'Cats clobber Pacific, head to playoffs on a roll - November 10th 2012
Four touchdown passes by Mickey Inns and three sacks from Brynnan Hyland enable Linfield to wrap up its eighth unbeaten regular season since 2000 Final Statistics | Audio Highlights (.mp3) | NCAA Playoff Show (3 p.m. Sunday) |
Forman named to academic all-district team - November 9th 2012
Junior business major and defensive standout Colin Forman is a CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District honoree for the first time in his career Complete Academic All-District Teams
Linfield passes Puget Sound dizzy - November 3rd 2012
Setting a single-game passing record the third-ranked Wildcats clinch a share of a fourth straight NWC title and an automatic berth to the NCAA playoffs Final Statistics | Audio Highlights (.mp3) | Photo Gallery |
Forman and Hyland harass Bearcats, get NWC spotlight - October 31st 2012
Junior stalwarts Colin Forman and Brynnan Hyland are recognized as the league's top special teams and defensive performers of the week
Jepson runs the right route to Linfield - October 27th 2012
Senior wide receiver Lucas Jepson has had quite a journey on the way to landing squarely in the middle of a championship-contending Wildcats team
Linfield's perfect storm leaves Willamette all wet - October 27th 2012
Third-ranked Linfield holds high-flying Willamette to 108 yards and just five first downs in a 45-10 downpour at Maxwell Field Final Statistics | Audio Highlights (.mp3)
Wright's big return turns heads - October 24th 2012
Kyle Wright is the NWC Football Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week after recording the program's third-longest punt return, scoring on a 75-yard run against Lewis & Clark
History in the Making - October 20th 2012
John Shaffer scores three rushing touchdowns and Linfield drubs Lewis & Clark 63-0 for the widest margin in series history Final Statistics | Audio Highlights (.mp3) | Photo Gallery |
Inns tabbed as NWC offensive weapon of the week - October 18th 2012
For the third time in his career, senior Mickey Inns has been honored as the NWC Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week after quarterbacking a Linfield offense that hung 54 points on Whitworth
Linfield punter Josh Repp among nation's best - October 15th 2012
Combining great technical ability with genuine leadership, Josh Repp has evolved into a well-rounded and well-respected role model
57th consecutive winning season assured - October 13th 2012
Led by Mickey Inns' five TD passes, and John Shaffer's 108 yards rushing, Linfield pounds Whitworth 54-14 to move to 5-0 for the season, extending Linfield's all-divisions record for sustained success Final Statistics
Alumni football players invited to join Walk of Honor - October 11th 2012
Prior to Saturday's game, graduated players from all eras are introduced and form a gauntlet that welcomes current players to the field
Kay among nation's best kickers in September - October 2nd 2012
The Linfield senior is one of 31 place-kickers to be lauded by the Fred Mitchell Award committee for their performance on and off the football field The Fred Mitchell Award
Shaffer, Wildcats spoil Lutes' upset bid - September 29th 2012
Freshman John Shaffer rushes for 83 yards and the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter and Linfield registers seven sacks as Linfield twice recovers from two-touchdown deficits Final Statistics | Second-Half Highlights (.mp3) | Photo Gallery |
Where Are They Now? Brian Higgins - September 18th 2012
The quarterback of the 1998 Wildcats team that clinched the all-time record for consecuitve winning seasons is enjoying a successful life and career in Minneapolis
Kay's clutch play earns NWC recognition - September 18th 2012
Josh Kay is honored as the top special teams player of the past week after scoring 15 points in Linfield's big nonconference win over Cal Lutheran D3football.com Poll | AFCA Poll
Kay's kick boots Cal Lutheran - September 15th 2012
Josh Kay boots four field goals, including a game-winning 39-yarder with five seconds to play, carrying Linfield past West Coast nemesis Cal Lutheran 33-30 at Thousand Oaks Statistics | Photo Gallery | 2nd Half Highlights (.mp3) |
28-point barrage buries Cowboys - September 8th 2012
Fifth-ranked Linfield scores four straight touchdowns on winless Hardin-Simmons in the second half, turning a close game into a rout Statistics | Photo Gallery
Drew Wert's emotional style fuels team - September 8th 2012
Second-generation Wildcat following the examples set by his father and an older teammate to forge a leadership role all his own
Linfield chops Menlo down to size - September 1st 2012
Mickey Inns passes for two scores and catches a touchdown and Brynnan Hyland has two of Linfield's four sacks as the Wildcats win their season opener at Maxwell Field Statistics | First Half Audio Highlights (.mp3) | Second Half Audio Highlights (.mp3) |
Path to the pros could be a chip shot for Josh Kay - September 1st 2012
Applying a smooth leg motion acquired from soccer with a steely mental approach from golf could springboard this Wildcat kicker to a pro career
In It for the Long Haul - August 31st 2012
Linfield appears to have all the components to win a national title this year, but the Wildcats must find the stamina to compete at a high level for a sustained period Season Outlook | Watch Live
Defending champs picked to win fourth straight NWC crown - August 21st 2012
Receiving six of seven possible first-place votes, No. 5 Linfield tops the preseason poll of Northwest Conference football coaches NWC Coaches Poll
Kids Day coming Aug. 22 - August 14th 2012
First- through eight-grade boys and girls are invited to take part in an informal skills clinic hosted by Linfield football players and coaches
Preseason rankings peg Linfield at No. 5 - July 31st 2012
Expectations for the Wildcats football program are sky high again with the annoucement of d3football.com's preseason Top 25 d3football.com Top 25
Football games to air on KPDQ-AM in Portland - July 1st 2012
Starting this fall, play-by-play coverage of Linfield football games will be heard on TrueTalk 800 KPDQ-AM in addition to coverage in Yamhill County on KLYC-AM 2012 Football Schedule | KPDQ-AM TrueTalk 800
Linfield video is 'Best of NACMA' - June 26th 2012
A joint collaboration involving an alumnus, the Linfield football coaching staff and sports information office results in a first-place award from the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators Watch the Video | Complete List of Award Winners
List of new Wildcats grows longer - May 30th 2012
Reaching south into Arizona and California, Linfield coach Joseph Smith puts the finishing touches on one of the top recruiting classes in program history Future Wildcats Video Package | Initial List of Recruits | 2012 Schedule |
Football recruits unveiled - May 1st 2012
Coach Joseph Smith hails his seventh recruiting class as one that could elevate standards for years to come 2012 Schedule
Annual Rutschman Reunion set for June 9 - April 4th 2012
All former Linfield athletes, coaches, and friends who played for, coached with, and know Coach Ad Rutschman are invited to attend the annual Rutschman Reunion Luncheon
Beloved football alumnus Ron August passes away - January 31st 2012
The retired special teams guru was a fixture during Linfield's resurgence during the 2000s, grooming several record-setting All-America kickers Linfield's Championship Alumni | Leave An Online Condolence
2012 schedule announced - January 26th 2012
A daunting schedule awaits the Wildcats, who open the season Sept. 1 at home against Menlo Complete Schedule | Printable Schedule (.PDF)
Linfield profiled in magazine cover story - January 3rd 2012
Readers are offered a rare peek inside the Linfield football program as part of a suite of stories in this month's Coach and Athletic Director magazine Read the Full Package (.pdf) | Coach and Athletic Director Website
Linfield trio on d3football.com All-America team - December 16th 2011
Drew Fisher, Jordan Barnes and Tyler Steele are rewarded for their performances with spots on the d3football.com All-America team Complete 2011 All-America Team | Linfield's All-Americans
Climbing the Mountain - December 15th 2011
Though Linfield fell short of its goal of winning another NCAA title, the Wildcats dared to walk the steep ascent toward the pinnacle of Division III football Season in Review | Updated Record Book | Photo Gallery |
Josh Kay a finalist for prestigious Fred Mitchell Award - December 8th 2011
The junior is among 10 finalists for the annual award which salutes the top placekicker across five divisions of college football Story in Salem Statesman Journal | Single-Season Record Book | Single-Game Record Book |
Second-half explosion knocks 'Cats out of playoffs - November 26th 2011
Linfield leads Wesley 27-7 at halftime before the Wolverines erupt for 42 consecutive points to advance in the NCAA Division III playoffs Final Statistics | Photo Gallery | Press Conference |
Coastal Clash - November 21st 2011
From the Pacific to the Atlantic, unbeaten Linfield travels the length of the contintent for its second-round game against the defensive-minded Wesley Wolverines Listen Live (8:45 a.m. PDT) | Watch Live (8:50 a.m. PDT) | Interactive Bracket |
Wildcats heading to Delaware - November 20th 2011
The NCAA Championship committee announces Sunday that Linfield will play Wesley College in Dover in the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs Interactive Bracket | Linfield's Playoff History | Listen Live (8:45 a.m. PST) |
Linfield outlasts CLU, advances to play Wesley in second round - November 19th 2011
Drew Fisher's touchdown-saving tackle and Tyler Steele's blocked field goal provide the measure of difference for the Wildcats in a wild 30-27 playoff victory over No. 8 Cal Lutheran Final Statistics | Watch the Final 6:22
'Cats dominate all-NWC squad - November 16th 2011
Led by NWC Defensive Player of the Year Drew Fisher and Coach of the Year Joseph Smith, a total of 20 Wildcats are accorded all-Northwest Conference honors Complete NWC All-Star Team | Linfield's Coaches of the Year | Linfield's Players of the Year |
Primed for Playoffs - November 15th 2011
Drew Fisher and Josh Kay are recognized as conference players of the week just days before Linfield hosts Cal Lutheran in the opening round of the NCAA playoffs
Teammates For Life - November 14th 2011
Linfield football journey starts new friendship for senior defensive linemen Brent Shimabukuro and Sparky Gonzalez
Wildcats draw rematch with Cal Lutheran - November 13th 2011
Unbeaten Linfield faces a familiar foe in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs Saturday when Cal Lutheran pays another visit to Maxwell Field Complete Playoff Bracket (.pdf) | Linfield's Playoff History
Linfield rolls L&C, clinches title, NCAA berth - November 12th 2011
The Wildcats race to a 37-0 lead on the way to a Northwest Conference title-clinching 47-14 victory over the upstart Lewis & Clark Pioneers Final Statistics
Defensive standouts lauded for smarts - November 10th 2011
Senior Christian Hanna repeats and junior Tyler Steele makes his first appearance on the CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District Football Team Complete Academic All-District Teams
Two 'Cats tabbed as NWC players of the week - November 8th 2011
Junior quarterback Mickey Inns and senior safety and punt returner Drew Fisher are recognized as Northwest Conference Football Offensive and Special Teams Student-Athletes of the Week, respectively, for their contributions to Linfield's comeback win over Whitworth
Pushed in the second half, 'Cats shove back - November 5th 2011
Mickey Inns passes for five TDs, Linfield blocks three extra points and the Wildcats overcome a myriad of penalties to clinch a share of the program's 35th conference championship Final Statistics | Photo Gallery
Linfield avoids ambush at Menlo - October 29th 2011
Lucas Jepson hauls in two touchdown passes and the Wildcat defense surrenders just one big play in Linfield's 23-6 road victory over the Oaks Final Statistics | Photo Gallery
Wildcat duo tabbed as NWC players of the week - October 25th 2011
Seniors Nate Dixon and Taylor Skore receive defensive and special teams recognition, respectively, for making big plays in Linfield's 45-7 win over PLU
Turnovers spark 'Cats to 45-7 win - October 22nd 2011
Clearing another hurdle on its way to a third straight conference title, Linfield capitalizes on four Pacific Lutheran turnovers on its way to another lopsided home-field victory Final Statistics
Former Air Force Recruit Josh Hill Flying Under the Radar No More - October 21st 2011
A transfer to Linfield is just the change of scenery the junior tailback needed for his football career to flourish
Fisher earns defensive player of the week honors - October 19th 2011
Senior safety Drew Fisher receives his due after registering a season-high 11 tackles to help Linfield hold Pacific to a season-low six points and remain undefeated in 2011
Football Philosopher Kole Krieger Enjoying His Finest Season - October 17th 2011
Using his savvy as well as his speed to chase down opponents, the senior rover is a major cog for one of the nation's top defenses
56th winning season assured - October 15th 2011
Linfield doubles Pacific's offensive output, 477-228, and the Wildcats crush the Boxers 49-6 to extend the program's all-divisions record for consecutive winning seasons Final Statistics | Consecutive Winning Seasons List | Photo Gallery |
Wildcats roll up 73 points on defenseless Loggers - October 8th 2011
Six first-half turnovers spell doom for Puget Sound as Linfield sets a post-war scoring record on Homecoming Weekend Final Statistics
Earth-Shaking Guard Jordan Barnes Gets the Job Done for the 'Cats - October 5th 2011
Whether it’s measuring the earth's movement, or moving opponents out of the way, Jordan Barnes is anything but a 'pretty normal guy'
Career day lands Inns NWC accolades for first time - October 4th 2011
Junior quarterback Mickey Inns becomes the first Wildcat to receive the Northwest Conference Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week honors after a spectacular performance against Willamette
Wildcats take charge of NWC title race - October 1st 2011
Mickey Inns passes for 329 yards and a touchdown, pushing Linfield to a 20-10 victory over rival Willamette Final Statistics
Robitaille sacks NWC Defensive Player of Week award - September 27th 2011
Sophomore linebacker Tyler Robitaille receives his due after recording a game-high three sacks in Linfield's 52-3 victory over La Verne
Linfield flattens La Verne 52-3 - September 24th 2011
Mickey Inns passes for a career-best three touchdowns and 210 yards and the Wildcats play a turnover-free game to improve to 2-0 Final Statistics
Forrest's defense reigns supreme - September 14th 2011
Sophomore linebacker Dominique Forrest is chosen as the NWC Football Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week after leading the Wildcats in tackles against Cal Lutheran
Wildcats heat up in second half, burn Kingsmen 24-14 - September 10th 2011
Josh Hill rushes for 164 yards and two touchdowns, helping No. 7 Linfield pull away from 16th-ranked Cal Lutheran at hot and humid Maxwell Field Final Statistics
Christian Hanna really is Mr. Nice Guy - September 9th 2011
Well-respected by teammates for his versatility and approach to the game, Linfield’s all-purpose defensive back lives by a simple motto
Season-long journey starts - September 6th 2011
A talented and unified group of Wildcats begin the long road toward returning the Linfield football program to the Promised Land Season Outlook | 2011 Schedule | Ticket Information |
Linfield's moving game-day scoreboard introduction video receives a Bronze Award during the annual gathering of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators in Orlando, Fla. Watch the Video Board Segment
More recruits heading to Linfield - May 7th 2013
With its strong winning tradition, Linfield can afford to be selective about the quality and character of players intending to enroll Future Wildcats Video Package | Initial List of Recruits | 2013 Schedule |
Newest recruits revealed - April 25th 2013
Geographically diverse, Linfield's football Class of 2017 is heavy on offensive and defensive linemen and brings a combined grade point average of 3.51 2013 Schedule
Remembering Frosty Westering - April 16th 2013
Linfield's battles with Frosty's Pacific Lutheran football teams are legendary but Westering's legacy will always be as a class act who always accentuated the positive Frosty's career summary
Four 'Cats are All-Americans - December 27th 2012
Brynnan Hyland, Dominique Forrest, Drew Wert and Mickey Inns are considered among the finest players in Division III with appointments to the All-America teams 2012 All-America Teams | Linfield's All-Americans
Linfield contends for national crown in 2012 - December 20th 2012
Led by quarterback Mickey Inns and linebacker Dominique Forrest, the Wildcats reel off 11 straight victories before a shocking overtime loss in the quarterfinals of the Division III playoffs Season in Review | Updated Record Book
Five Linfield gridders gain regional acclaim - December 6th 2012
Joining Defensive Player of the Year Dominique Forrest on the West Region all-star team are guard Drew Wert, end Brynnan Hyland, tackle Steven Schultz and quarterback Mickey Inns Complete All-Region Team
Titanic Upset - December 1st 2012
Playoff newcomer UW-Oshkosh rallies from a 15-point, third-quarter deficit to shock Linfield 31-24 in overtime Final Statistics | Audio Highlights | Press Conference |
Linfield to host UW-Oshkosh, tickets on sale Tuesday - November 25th 2012
Linfield hosts Wisconsin-Oshkosh Saturday at Maxwell Field in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III playoffs; reserved seat tickets go on sale Tuesday at 1 p.m.
'Cats pounce on Cards, snatch 30-14 win - November 24th 2012
Michael Link picks off two passes deep in Linfield territory, helping the Wildcats defeat North Central to reach the NCAA quarterfinals for the fifth time in 10 years Final Statistics | Press Conference | Audio Highlights |
Turnover's Fair Play - November 17th 2012
Though Linfield struggles on offense, the Wildcats force five Pacific Lutheran turnovers to win a wild 27-24 first-round NCAA playoff game Final Statistics | Postgame Interview (.mv4) | Audio Highlights (.mp3) |
Inns, Forrest, Smith headline NWC all-stars - November 13th 2012
Linfield quarterback Mickey Inns and linebacker Dominique Forrest are the Northwest Conference's top players, and Joseph Smith is saluted as Coach of the Year Complete NWC All-Star Team
Brian Dundas overcomes adversity along life's pathway - November 13th 2012
In his second stint as a Wildcat, the senior linebacker tells a story of emotion and inspiration of how he became the person he is today
Linfield rematched with PLU in first round - November 11th 2012
Linfield is one of four top seeds in the NCAA Division III playoffs and hosts Northwest Conference rival Pacific Lutheran Saturday at Maxwell Field at noon Complete Bracket | Linfield in the Playoffs
'Cats clobber Pacific, head to playoffs on a roll - November 10th 2012
Four touchdown passes by Mickey Inns and three sacks from Brynnan Hyland enable Linfield to wrap up its eighth unbeaten regular season since 2000 Final Statistics | Audio Highlights (.mp3) | NCAA Playoff Show (3 p.m. Sunday) |
Forman named to academic all-district team - November 9th 2012
Junior business major and defensive standout Colin Forman is a CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District honoree for the first time in his career Complete Academic All-District Teams
Linfield passes Puget Sound dizzy - November 3rd 2012
Setting a single-game passing record the third-ranked Wildcats clinch a share of a fourth straight NWC title and an automatic berth to the NCAA playoffs Final Statistics | Audio Highlights (.mp3) | Photo Gallery |
Forman and Hyland harass Bearcats, get NWC spotlight - October 31st 2012
Junior stalwarts Colin Forman and Brynnan Hyland are recognized as the league's top special teams and defensive performers of the week
Jepson runs the right route to Linfield - October 27th 2012
Senior wide receiver Lucas Jepson has had quite a journey on the way to landing squarely in the middle of a championship-contending Wildcats team
Linfield's perfect storm leaves Willamette all wet - October 27th 2012
Third-ranked Linfield holds high-flying Willamette to 108 yards and just five first downs in a 45-10 downpour at Maxwell Field Final Statistics | Audio Highlights (.mp3)
Wright's big return turns heads - October 24th 2012
Kyle Wright is the NWC Football Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week after recording the program's third-longest punt return, scoring on a 75-yard run against Lewis & Clark
History in the Making - October 20th 2012
John Shaffer scores three rushing touchdowns and Linfield drubs Lewis & Clark 63-0 for the widest margin in series history Final Statistics | Audio Highlights (.mp3) | Photo Gallery |
Inns tabbed as NWC offensive weapon of the week - October 18th 2012
For the third time in his career, senior Mickey Inns has been honored as the NWC Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week after quarterbacking a Linfield offense that hung 54 points on Whitworth
Linfield punter Josh Repp among nation's best - October 15th 2012
Combining great technical ability with genuine leadership, Josh Repp has evolved into a well-rounded and well-respected role model
57th consecutive winning season assured - October 13th 2012
Led by Mickey Inns' five TD passes, and John Shaffer's 108 yards rushing, Linfield pounds Whitworth 54-14 to move to 5-0 for the season, extending Linfield's all-divisions record for sustained success Final Statistics
Alumni football players invited to join Walk of Honor - October 11th 2012
Prior to Saturday's game, graduated players from all eras are introduced and form a gauntlet that welcomes current players to the field
Kay among nation's best kickers in September - October 2nd 2012
The Linfield senior is one of 31 place-kickers to be lauded by the Fred Mitchell Award committee for their performance on and off the football field The Fred Mitchell Award
Shaffer, Wildcats spoil Lutes' upset bid - September 29th 2012
Freshman John Shaffer rushes for 83 yards and the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter and Linfield registers seven sacks as Linfield twice recovers from two-touchdown deficits Final Statistics | Second-Half Highlights (.mp3) | Photo Gallery |
Where Are They Now? Brian Higgins - September 18th 2012
The quarterback of the 1998 Wildcats team that clinched the all-time record for consecuitve winning seasons is enjoying a successful life and career in Minneapolis
Kay's clutch play earns NWC recognition - September 18th 2012
Josh Kay is honored as the top special teams player of the past week after scoring 15 points in Linfield's big nonconference win over Cal Lutheran D3football.com Poll | AFCA Poll
Kay's kick boots Cal Lutheran - September 15th 2012
Josh Kay boots four field goals, including a game-winning 39-yarder with five seconds to play, carrying Linfield past West Coast nemesis Cal Lutheran 33-30 at Thousand Oaks Statistics | Photo Gallery | 2nd Half Highlights (.mp3) |
28-point barrage buries Cowboys - September 8th 2012
Fifth-ranked Linfield scores four straight touchdowns on winless Hardin-Simmons in the second half, turning a close game into a rout Statistics | Photo Gallery
Drew Wert's emotional style fuels team - September 8th 2012
Second-generation Wildcat following the examples set by his father and an older teammate to forge a leadership role all his own
Linfield chops Menlo down to size - September 1st 2012
Mickey Inns passes for two scores and catches a touchdown and Brynnan Hyland has two of Linfield's four sacks as the Wildcats win their season opener at Maxwell Field Statistics | First Half Audio Highlights (.mp3) | Second Half Audio Highlights (.mp3) |
Path to the pros could be a chip shot for Josh Kay - September 1st 2012
Applying a smooth leg motion acquired from soccer with a steely mental approach from golf could springboard this Wildcat kicker to a pro career
In It for the Long Haul - August 31st 2012
Linfield appears to have all the components to win a national title this year, but the Wildcats must find the stamina to compete at a high level for a sustained period Season Outlook | Watch Live
Defending champs picked to win fourth straight NWC crown - August 21st 2012
Receiving six of seven possible first-place votes, No. 5 Linfield tops the preseason poll of Northwest Conference football coaches NWC Coaches Poll
Kids Day coming Aug. 22 - August 14th 2012
First- through eight-grade boys and girls are invited to take part in an informal skills clinic hosted by Linfield football players and coaches
Preseason rankings peg Linfield at No. 5 - July 31st 2012
Expectations for the Wildcats football program are sky high again with the annoucement of d3football.com's preseason Top 25 d3football.com Top 25
Football games to air on KPDQ-AM in Portland - July 1st 2012
Starting this fall, play-by-play coverage of Linfield football games will be heard on TrueTalk 800 KPDQ-AM in addition to coverage in Yamhill County on KLYC-AM 2012 Football Schedule | KPDQ-AM TrueTalk 800
Linfield video is 'Best of NACMA' - June 26th 2012
A joint collaboration involving an alumnus, the Linfield football coaching staff and sports information office results in a first-place award from the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators Watch the Video | Complete List of Award Winners
List of new Wildcats grows longer - May 30th 2012
Reaching south into Arizona and California, Linfield coach Joseph Smith puts the finishing touches on one of the top recruiting classes in program history Future Wildcats Video Package | Initial List of Recruits | 2012 Schedule |
Football recruits unveiled - May 1st 2012
Coach Joseph Smith hails his seventh recruiting class as one that could elevate standards for years to come 2012 Schedule
Annual Rutschman Reunion set for June 9 - April 4th 2012
All former Linfield athletes, coaches, and friends who played for, coached with, and know Coach Ad Rutschman are invited to attend the annual Rutschman Reunion Luncheon
Beloved football alumnus Ron August passes away - January 31st 2012
The retired special teams guru was a fixture during Linfield's resurgence during the 2000s, grooming several record-setting All-America kickers Linfield's Championship Alumni | Leave An Online Condolence
2012 schedule announced - January 26th 2012
A daunting schedule awaits the Wildcats, who open the season Sept. 1 at home against Menlo Complete Schedule | Printable Schedule (.PDF)
Linfield profiled in magazine cover story - January 3rd 2012
Readers are offered a rare peek inside the Linfield football program as part of a suite of stories in this month's Coach and Athletic Director magazine Read the Full Package (.pdf) | Coach and Athletic Director Website
Linfield trio on d3football.com All-America team - December 16th 2011
Drew Fisher, Jordan Barnes and Tyler Steele are rewarded for their performances with spots on the d3football.com All-America team Complete 2011 All-America Team | Linfield's All-Americans
Climbing the Mountain - December 15th 2011
Though Linfield fell short of its goal of winning another NCAA title, the Wildcats dared to walk the steep ascent toward the pinnacle of Division III football Season in Review | Updated Record Book | Photo Gallery |
Josh Kay a finalist for prestigious Fred Mitchell Award - December 8th 2011
The junior is among 10 finalists for the annual award which salutes the top placekicker across five divisions of college football Story in Salem Statesman Journal | Single-Season Record Book | Single-Game Record Book |
Second-half explosion knocks 'Cats out of playoffs - November 26th 2011
Linfield leads Wesley 27-7 at halftime before the Wolverines erupt for 42 consecutive points to advance in the NCAA Division III playoffs Final Statistics | Photo Gallery | Press Conference |
Coastal Clash - November 21st 2011
From the Pacific to the Atlantic, unbeaten Linfield travels the length of the contintent for its second-round game against the defensive-minded Wesley Wolverines Listen Live (8:45 a.m. PDT) | Watch Live (8:50 a.m. PDT) | Interactive Bracket |
Wildcats heading to Delaware - November 20th 2011
The NCAA Championship committee announces Sunday that Linfield will play Wesley College in Dover in the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs Interactive Bracket | Linfield's Playoff History | Listen Live (8:45 a.m. PST) |
Linfield outlasts CLU, advances to play Wesley in second round - November 19th 2011
Drew Fisher's touchdown-saving tackle and Tyler Steele's blocked field goal provide the measure of difference for the Wildcats in a wild 30-27 playoff victory over No. 8 Cal Lutheran Final Statistics | Watch the Final 6:22
'Cats dominate all-NWC squad - November 16th 2011
Led by NWC Defensive Player of the Year Drew Fisher and Coach of the Year Joseph Smith, a total of 20 Wildcats are accorded all-Northwest Conference honors Complete NWC All-Star Team | Linfield's Coaches of the Year | Linfield's Players of the Year |
Primed for Playoffs - November 15th 2011
Drew Fisher and Josh Kay are recognized as conference players of the week just days before Linfield hosts Cal Lutheran in the opening round of the NCAA playoffs
Teammates For Life - November 14th 2011
Linfield football journey starts new friendship for senior defensive linemen Brent Shimabukuro and Sparky Gonzalez
Wildcats draw rematch with Cal Lutheran - November 13th 2011
Unbeaten Linfield faces a familiar foe in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs Saturday when Cal Lutheran pays another visit to Maxwell Field Complete Playoff Bracket (.pdf) | Linfield's Playoff History
Linfield rolls L&C, clinches title, NCAA berth - November 12th 2011
The Wildcats race to a 37-0 lead on the way to a Northwest Conference title-clinching 47-14 victory over the upstart Lewis & Clark Pioneers Final Statistics
Defensive standouts lauded for smarts - November 10th 2011
Senior Christian Hanna repeats and junior Tyler Steele makes his first appearance on the CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District Football Team Complete Academic All-District Teams
Two 'Cats tabbed as NWC players of the week - November 8th 2011
Junior quarterback Mickey Inns and senior safety and punt returner Drew Fisher are recognized as Northwest Conference Football Offensive and Special Teams Student-Athletes of the Week, respectively, for their contributions to Linfield's comeback win over Whitworth
Pushed in the second half, 'Cats shove back - November 5th 2011
Mickey Inns passes for five TDs, Linfield blocks three extra points and the Wildcats overcome a myriad of penalties to clinch a share of the program's 35th conference championship Final Statistics | Photo Gallery
Linfield avoids ambush at Menlo - October 29th 2011
Lucas Jepson hauls in two touchdown passes and the Wildcat defense surrenders just one big play in Linfield's 23-6 road victory over the Oaks Final Statistics | Photo Gallery
Wildcat duo tabbed as NWC players of the week - October 25th 2011
Seniors Nate Dixon and Taylor Skore receive defensive and special teams recognition, respectively, for making big plays in Linfield's 45-7 win over PLU
Turnovers spark 'Cats to 45-7 win - October 22nd 2011
Clearing another hurdle on its way to a third straight conference title, Linfield capitalizes on four Pacific Lutheran turnovers on its way to another lopsided home-field victory Final Statistics
Former Air Force Recruit Josh Hill Flying Under the Radar No More - October 21st 2011
A transfer to Linfield is just the change of scenery the junior tailback needed for his football career to flourish
Fisher earns defensive player of the week honors - October 19th 2011
Senior safety Drew Fisher receives his due after registering a season-high 11 tackles to help Linfield hold Pacific to a season-low six points and remain undefeated in 2011
Football Philosopher Kole Krieger Enjoying His Finest Season - October 17th 2011
Using his savvy as well as his speed to chase down opponents, the senior rover is a major cog for one of the nation's top defenses
56th winning season assured - October 15th 2011
Linfield doubles Pacific's offensive output, 477-228, and the Wildcats crush the Boxers 49-6 to extend the program's all-divisions record for consecutive winning seasons Final Statistics | Consecutive Winning Seasons List | Photo Gallery |
Wildcats roll up 73 points on defenseless Loggers - October 8th 2011
Six first-half turnovers spell doom for Puget Sound as Linfield sets a post-war scoring record on Homecoming Weekend Final Statistics
Earth-Shaking Guard Jordan Barnes Gets the Job Done for the 'Cats - October 5th 2011
Whether it’s measuring the earth's movement, or moving opponents out of the way, Jordan Barnes is anything but a 'pretty normal guy'
Career day lands Inns NWC accolades for first time - October 4th 2011
Junior quarterback Mickey Inns becomes the first Wildcat to receive the Northwest Conference Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week honors after a spectacular performance against Willamette
Wildcats take charge of NWC title race - October 1st 2011
Mickey Inns passes for 329 yards and a touchdown, pushing Linfield to a 20-10 victory over rival Willamette Final Statistics
Robitaille sacks NWC Defensive Player of Week award - September 27th 2011
Sophomore linebacker Tyler Robitaille receives his due after recording a game-high three sacks in Linfield's 52-3 victory over La Verne
Linfield flattens La Verne 52-3 - September 24th 2011
Mickey Inns passes for a career-best three touchdowns and 210 yards and the Wildcats play a turnover-free game to improve to 2-0 Final Statistics
Forrest's defense reigns supreme - September 14th 2011
Sophomore linebacker Dominique Forrest is chosen as the NWC Football Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week after leading the Wildcats in tackles against Cal Lutheran
Wildcats heat up in second half, burn Kingsmen 24-14 - September 10th 2011
Josh Hill rushes for 164 yards and two touchdowns, helping No. 7 Linfield pull away from 16th-ranked Cal Lutheran at hot and humid Maxwell Field Final Statistics
Christian Hanna really is Mr. Nice Guy - September 9th 2011
Well-respected by teammates for his versatility and approach to the game, Linfield’s all-purpose defensive back lives by a simple motto
Season-long journey starts - September 6th 2011
A talented and unified group of Wildcats begin the long road toward returning the Linfield football program to the Promised Land Season Outlook | 2011 Schedule | Ticket Information |
