1970 Stagg Bowl Champions
1987 OAC Champions
2005, 2006, 2007 NCAA postseason appearances
41 All-American selections
SPECIAL EVENTS READY FOR SATURDAY’S HOME FOOTBALL GAMECOLUMBUS, Ohio – Crusader football fans can come watch the showdown between #13 Capital and #17 Ohio Northern on Saturday for FREE and take part in pregame tailgate activities at Bernlohr Stadium. Kickoff for the game between the Crusaders and Polar Bears is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
#16 CAPITAL ROLLS PAST MUSKINGUM, 35-7NEW CONCORD, Ohio – The #16 Capital Crusader football team tallied nearly 500 yards of total offense and recorded seven sacks in a 35-7 Ohio Athletic Conference victory at Muskingum on Saturday.
#14 CAPITAL CLIPPED BY #10 OTTERBEIN, 35-34WESTERVILLE, Ohio – An 11-point fourth quarter lead was not enough for #14 Capital who lost at #10 Otterbein, 35-34 in a key Ohio Athletic Conference football matchup on Saturday.
SAAC SPONSORING OTTERBEIN WEEK ACTIVITIESThe Capital University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is encouraging CU fans to support the Crusader volleyball and football teams as they take on rival Otterbein this Saturday. Capital volleyball will play host to Otterbein at 11 a.m. before a student bus leaves to attend the football game in Westerville.
CAPITAL FOOTBALL CONTINUES RISE TO #14 IN D3FOOTBALL.COM POLLMINNEAPOLIS – The Capital University football team saw its national ranking rise for the fifth week in a row as the Crusaders were lifted to No. 14 in the latest D3Football.com Top 25 Poll, which was released Sunday. CU (5-1, 4-1 OAC) is the third of four Ohio Athletic Conference teams to be ranked in the Top 25.
CRUSADER DEFENSE HOLDS OFF BLUE STREAKS IN 28-20 WINCOLUMBUS, Ohio – The #16 Capital football team outlasted OAC foe John Carroll, 28-20 on Saturday at Bernlohr Stadium behind the inspiring play of a Crusader defense that allowed just two field goals in a second half during which it spent 22 minutes on the field.
CAPITAL FOOTBALL MOVES TO #16 IN D3FOOTBALL.COM POLLMINNEAPOLIS – After taking #1 Mount Union down to the final minutes, the Capital Crusader football team jumped up five spots in the latest D3Football.com Top 25 Poll, which was released on Sunday. CU (4-1, 3-1 OAC) has moved up in the polls each week is the third of four Ohio Athletic Conference teams to be ranked in the Top 25.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF MOUNT UNION GAMEClick the link above for video highlights of the Capital's classic game against Mount Union on Oct. 10 as produced by MyBasementMediaProductions.com.
#21 CAPITAL CHALLENGES #1 MOUNT UNION, 28-21COLUMBUS, Ohio – No. 21 Capital treated its homecoming crowd to a game that was in the balance until the final minute before coming up short against #1 Mount Union, 28-21 in an OAC football contest in front of a sold-out crowd 3,201 at Bernlohr Stadium.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF MARIETTA GAMEClick the link above for more video highlights of the Capital's win at Marietta on Oct. 3 as produced by MyBasementMediaProductions.com.
CRUSADER FOOTBALL CLIMBS TO #21 IN D3FOOTBALL.COM TOP 25 POLLMINNEAPOLIS – The Capital University football team saw its position in the national rankings increase for the third consecutive week as the Crusaders moved up to No. 21 in the D3Football.com Top 25 Poll, which was released on Sunday evening. CU (4-0, 3-0 OAC) is one of four Ohio Athletic Conference teams to be nationally ranked for the second consecutive week.
BENNINGTON NAMED OAC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEKAUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Sophomore placekicker Garrett Bennington garnered his first ever Ohio Athletic Conference Special Team Player of the Week award on Monday after helping the nationally-ranked Crusaders to a 37-21 win at Wilmington.
CRUSADER FOOTBALL MOVES UP TO #22 IN D3FOOTBALL.COM TOP 25 POLLMINNEAPOLIS – After moving to 3-0 on the season with a win over Wilmington, the Capital University football team moved up to three spots to No. 22 in the latest D3Football.com Top 25 Poll which was released on Sunday. The Crusaders are one of four Ohio Athletic Conference teams to be nationally ranked for the second consecutive week.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF WILMINGTON GAMEClick the link above for video highlights of the Capital's win at Wilmington on Sept. 26 at Bernlohr Stadium as produced by MyBasementMediaProductions.com.
#25 CAPITAL TAKES ADVANTAGE OF BIG PLAYS IN 37-21 ROAD VICTORYWILMINGTON, Ohio – The #25 Capital Crusaders used a big-strike offense and a stingy defense to secure a 37-21 Ohio Athletic Conference football victory at Wilmington on Saturday night. With the win, CU remained perfect on the season at 3-0 overall and 2-0 in OAC action.
CAPITAL FOOTBALL ENTERS D3FOOTBALL.COM TOP 25 POLLMINNEAPOLIS – Following a 2-0 start to the season, the Capital University football team is ranked No. 25 in the latest D3Football.com Top 25 Poll which was released on Sunday. The Crusaders are one of four Ohio Athletic Conference teams to be nationally ranked.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF HEIDELBERG GAMEClick the link above for video highlights of the Capital's win over Heidelberg on Sept. 19 at Bernlohr Stadium as produced by MyBasementMediaProductions.com.
CRUSADERS RUN PAST HEIDELBERG, 46-32COLUMBUS, Ohio- Led by a running attack that amassed 316 yards on 48 carries, the Capital University football team won their home opener 46-32 over OAC opponent Heidelberg University at Bernlohr Stadium.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF ADRIAN GAMEClick on the link above to view video highlights of Capital's 31-21 victory over Adrian as produced by MyBasementMediaProductions.com
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF INTRASQUAD SCRIMMAGEClick the link above for video highlights of the Capital Football Intrasquad Scrimmage held Aug. 22 at Bernlohr Stadium as produced by MyBasementMediaProductions.com.
OFFENSE LEADS CAPITAL TO OPENING NIGHT WIN AT ADRIANADRIAN, Mich. – Visiting Capital scored on its first three offensive possessions and tallied 487 yards of total offense as the Crusaders defeated Adrian, 31-21 in Saturday’s opener of the 2009 football season.
I WILL - Erik BarenwaldWhile he may never catch up to the incorporable Phelps, sophomore Erik Barenwald did spend his summer swimming in the local neighborhood lake in preparation for his upcoming year of playing football and throwing for the track team. Barenwald talked about his dual sport career amongst other things with Sports Information Assistant Bryan DeArdo in the latest "I WILL" interview.
STRENGTH OF OAC LEADS DISCUSSION AT OAC MEDIA DAYCANTON, Ohio - Seemingly every coach and player who spoke at the OAC Football Media Day on Tuesday expressed their enthusiasm about not only their team, but also the overall strength of the conference.
FOOTBALL READY TO TAKE NEW LOOK TO OAC MEDIA DAY The Capital University football team will have a new helmet design to show off at the Ohio Athletic Conference Football Media Day hosted at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton on Tuesday, August 11.
SEVEN CRUSADERS NAMED TO 2009 OCF PRESEASON ALL-OHIO TEAMSCapital University was well represented on the 2009 OhioCollegeFootball.com Preseason All-Ohio Teams that were released Thursday. CU had seven players on the list led by All-Second Team Offensive picks Kyle Koblinski and Matt White. The duo is joined by Honorable Mention selections Cory Dutcher, Sam Jacobs, Marty Assmann, Evan Blake and Brad Pickens.
I WILL - Brad PickensSafety Brad Pickens has been one of the main pillars of a Capital team that has twice advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs since 2006. Sports information assistant Bryan DeArdo sat down with Pickens to discuss who inspired his work ethic, this upcoming football season, and which Cedar Point roller coaster is his favorite.
STANFORD PROMOTED TO OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR AT CAPITALCOLUMBUS, Ohio – Capital University head football coach Jim Bickel announced Friday that Crusader assistant Henry Stanford will be promoted to offensive coordinator effective immediately. Stanford, who is also the recruiting coordinator for CU football, takes over for Manny Matsakis who was hired as the running backs coach of the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
I WILL - Tom GantnerWhile many people try to hurdle through obstacles, Capital senior punter Ton Gantner kicks over them. Gantner has overcome his share of injury setbacks and has become a leader on the Crusader football squad. Gantner talked with sports information assistant Bryan DeArdo about his obstacles, the life of a punter, and what it is like to play both high school and college football with quarterback Marty Assmann.
I WILL - Matt HeagenMiddle linebacker Matt Heagen is one of the remaining links from the 2006 Crusader football team that at one point was ranked third best in the nation. Now a senior who has recently overcome a knee injury, Heagen talked with sports information assistant Bryan DeArdo about how he and the team will look to link together to pursue a national championship.
CRUSADERS PREPARE FOR 2009 SEASONClick on the link above for a video recap of Capital's spring preparations for the upcoming 2009 season compiled by www.MyBasementMediaProductions.com.
CRUSADER DUO NAMED TO OAC ALL-ACADEMIC FOOTBALL TEAMAUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Capital University football players Marty Assmann and Pete Ankrom were each named to the Ohio Athletic Conference All-Academic Team on Wednesday following a recent vote conducted amongst the faculty athletics representatives from the conference.