University of Nebraska - Kearney Athleticshttps://lopers.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for University of Nebraska - Kearney Athleticsen-us60One of MIAA's Best Backs Returns as Isaiah Harris Granted an NCAA Waiverhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/2/football-one-of-miaas-best-backs-returns-as-isaiah-harris-granted-an-ncaa-waiver.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/2/football-one-of-miaas-best-backs-returns-as-isaiah-harris-granted-an-ncaa-waiver.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska Kearney head football coach Ryan Held announced today that running back Isaiah Harris will return to the program this fall.]]>Isaiah HarrisTue, 2 Jun 2026 08:11:00 CST214649Record Breaking Loper Backers Banquethttps://lopers.com/news/2026/4/24/football-record-break-loper-backers-banquet.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/4/24/football-record-break-loper-backers-banquet.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – The 16th Annual Loper Football Backers dinner and scholarship fundraiser held on Thursday night (April 23) at the Younes Conference Center North continues the momentum for the Nebraska Kearney program.]]>Lopers Backers 2026Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:38:00 CST214609Loper Backers this Thursday; Bid on Auction Items Nowhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/4/20/football-loper-backers-this-thursday-bid-on-auction-items-now.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/4/20/football-loper-backers-this-thursday-bid-on-auction-items-now.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – The 16th Annual Loper Football Backers dinner and scholarship fundraiser will be held this Thursday, April 23rd, at the Younes Conference Center North.]]>2025 Big Loper BackersMon, 20 Apr 2026 09:39:00 CST214604Football Wraps Up Spring with a Competitive Scrimmagehttps://lopers.com/news/2026/4/18/football-wraps-up-spring-with-a-competitive-scrimmage.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/4/18/football-wraps-up-spring-with-a-competitive-scrimmage.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney football team wrapped up its spring season on Saturday with the Blue managing a 13-3 victory in the annual spring scrimmage.]]>Abe Scholting & Quincey RykerSat, 18 Apr 2026 20:47:00 CST214601Spring Ball Begins March 24; Over 100 Lopers Ready to Begin the '26 Seasonhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/3/19/football-spring-ball-begins-march-24-over-100-lopers-ready-to-begin-the-26-season.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/3/19/football-spring-ball-begins-march-24-over-100-lopers-ready-to-begin-the-26-season.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney football team begins spring workouts on March 24 (Tuesday) and will have two scrimmages this year.]]>Carter KleinThu, 19 Mar 2026 11:21:00 CST214562Six Home Games, Spring Scrimmage in Iowa Highlight 2026 Schedulehttps://lopers.com/news/2026/3/9/football-six-home-games-spring-scrimmage-in-iowa-highlight-2026-schedule.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/3/9/football-six-home-games-spring-scrimmage-in-iowa-highlight-2026-schedule.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney football team will play six home games this fall and kickoffs 2026 with a spring scrimmage in Iowa.]]>Team EnteranceMon, 9 Mar 2026 15:07:00 CST214547Loper Backers XVI Set for April 23; Tickets & Tables Available for Purchasehttps://lopers.com/news/2026/2/12/football-loper-backers-xvi-set-for-april-23-tickets-tables-available-for-purchase.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/2/12/football-loper-backers-xvi-set-for-april-23-tickets-tables-available-for-purchase.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – The 16th Annual Loper Football Backers dinner and scholarship fundraiser will be held Thursday, April 23rd, at the Younes Conference Center North.]]>PylonThu, 12 Feb 2026 10:32:00 CST214501Thirty Plus Come Aboard; More on the Wayhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/2/3/football-signing-day-this-wednesday.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/2/3/football-signing-day-this-wednesday.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney football team today (Feb. 4) announced the names of 33 high school seniors who'll join the Lopers this fall.]]>Team CaptainsTue, 3 Feb 2026 12:30:00 CST214487MIAA Football Academic Awards Announcedhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/1/9/miaa-football-academic-awards-announced.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/1/9/miaa-football-academic-awards-announced.aspxFootball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced its academic awards winners from the 2025 football season. Three hundred and 92 student-athletes from all ten MIAA football institutions were honored by the Association for their efforts in the classroom during the 2025 season.]]>MIAA AcademicFri, 9 Jan 2026 11:37:00 CST214449Loper Coach Headed to Indy for NCAA/NFL Programhttps://lopers.com/news/2025/12/31/football-loper-coach-headed-to-indy-for-ncaa-nfl-program.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2025/12/31/football-loper-coach-headed-to-indy-for-ncaa-nfl-program.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska Kearney assistant coach Ruzell McCoy will take part in the 2026 NCAA and National Football League (NFL) Coaching Academy in Indiana.]]>Coach McCoyWed, 31 Dec 2025 17:51:00 CST214437