https://hpusports.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Howard Payne University Athleticsen-us60https://hpusports.com/news/2025/12/13/football-hpus-bill-ngene-named-to-d3football-all-region-team.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/12/13/football-hpus-bill-ngene-named-to-d3football-all-region-team.aspxFootball

Blessing (Bill) Ngene's season for the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets unfolded with the steady power of someone who understood exactly what his team needed and delivered it week after week. His performance earned him a spot on the D3football.com All-Region 3- Second Team Offense, a recognition that reflected the impact he made across the conference and beyond.]]>D3 Football.comSat, 13 Dec 2025 11:01:00 CST29573https://hpusports.com/news/2025/11/21/yellow-jackets-bring-home-the-hardware.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/11/21/yellow-jackets-bring-home-the-hardware.aspxFootball

Yellow Jackets Earn Multiple ASC Honors Following Standout Individual Seasons]]>COTYFri, 21 Nov 2025 10:16:00 CST29556https://hpusports.com/news/2025/11/15/football-jackets-close-season-with-heart-as-senior-class-takes-final-bow.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/11/15/football-jackets-close-season-with-heart-as-senior-class-takes-final-bow.aspxFootball

Jackets Honor Senior Class in Emotional Senior Day Finale]]>Senior Day PicSat, 15 Nov 2025 21:33:00 CST29554https://hpusports.com/news/2025/11/8/football-ground-game-carries-jackets-to-ot-thriller-win-at-etbu.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/11/8/football-ground-game-carries-jackets-to-ot-thriller-win-at-etbu.aspxFootball

HPU Runs Wild in Overtime Victory Over ETBU]]>FootballSat, 8 Nov 2025 20:18:00 CST29547https://hpusports.com/news/2025/11/2/football-howard-payne-falls-to-no-8-hardin-simmons-in-conference-matchup-after-weather-delay.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/11/2/football-howard-payne-falls-to-no-8-hardin-simmons-in-conference-matchup-after-weather-delay.aspxFootball

BROWNWOOD, Texas – The Howard Payne University football team faced a tough challenge on Saturday afternoon, falling 54-24 to nationally ranked No. 8 Hardin-Simmons University at Gordon Wood Stadium. The contest began following a 98-minute weather delay that started just two minutes before the scheduled kickoff.]]>fb hsuSun, 2 Nov 2025 07:42:00 CST29543https://hpusports.com/news/2025/10/11/football-howard-payne-tops-east-texas-baptist-on-homecoming-saturday-36-18.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/10/11/football-howard-payne-tops-east-texas-baptist-on-homecoming-saturday-36-18.aspxFootball

BROWNWOOD, Texas – Behind a balanced offensive attack and a standout performance from running back Blessing Ngene, the Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets earned a 36–18 victory over East Texas Baptist University on Saturday afternoon at Gordon Wood Stadium. The win came in front of a spirited Homecoming crowd of 1,889 fans.]]>FBSat, 11 Oct 2025 18:58:00 CST29537https://hpusports.com/news/2025/9/13/football-jackets-stay-perfect-with-28-18-road-win-at-texas-lutheran.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/9/13/football-jackets-stay-perfect-with-28-18-road-win-at-texas-lutheran.aspxFootball

SEGUIN, Texas – Howard Payne University football moved to 2-0 on the season with a balanced offensive effort and timely defensive plays in a 28-18 victory over Texas Lutheran University Saturday evening at Bulldog Stadium.]]>FbSat, 13 Sep 2025 22:28:00 CST29531https://hpusports.com/news/2025/9/8/general-howard-payne-athletics-to-honor-educators-with-extra-yard-for-teachers-game.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/9/8/general-howard-payne-athletics-to-honor-educators-with-extra-yard-for-teachers-game.aspxFootball, General

BROWNWOOD, Texas – Howard Payne University Athletics will recognize and celebrate the impact of local teachers during its home football game on Saturday, September 20, as part of the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at Gordon Wood Stadium.]]>Extra YardMon, 8 Sep 2025 14:09:00 CST159529https://hpusports.com/news/2025/6/19/football-jackson-coulson-named-to-the-asc-distinguished-scholar-athlete-team.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/6/19/football-jackson-coulson-named-to-the-asc-distinguished-scholar-athlete-team.aspxFootball

DALLAS, Texas – The American Southwest Conference today announced the 2024-25 ASC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete Teams and Howard Payne University's Jackson Coulson was named to the team list for football.]]>Coulson DSA 2025-FBThu, 19 Jun 2025 13:03:00 CST29508https://hpusports.com/news/2025/6/12/football-cade-rochinski-named-asc-community-service-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2025/6/12/football-cade-rochinski-named-asc-community-service-athlete-of-the-year.aspxFootball, General

DALLAS, Texas – American Southwest Conference Director of Athletics selected Cade Rochinski from Howard Payne as the 2024-25 ASC Community Service Athlete of the Year Recipients.]]>Rochinski ASC CS-AOYThu, 12 Jun 2025 13:01:00 CST29502