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Justin Bland Named 2024 NJCAA DIII Football Offensive Player of the Year
December 19, 2024
Charlotte, NC – With an elite year on the field, 2024 has set the precedent for strong career to flourish for one freshman quarterback. After leading his team to a national title, Justin Bland of the College of DuPage has been named the 2024 NJCAA DIII Football Offensive Player of the Year.
Matthew Rahn Named 2024 NJCAA DIII Football Coach of the Year
December 18, 2024
Charlotte, NC – At the front of a college football empire is a head coach who has led an unstoppable team that has yet to succumb to failure. After another incredible season, Matthew Rahn of the College of DuPage has been named the 2024 NJCAA DIII Football Coach of the Year.
47 Fall 2024 Region 4 Student-Athletes earn NJCAA All-American accolades
December 17, 2024
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2024-25 fall sports season, and 47 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes 12 from men's cross country, five in women's volleyball, four from women's cross country, and three from men's and women's soccer, as well as 20 College of DuPage football players. There are 17 first team recipients, 18 second team honorees, three third team selections, and eight honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent ten Region 4 institutions.
DUPAGE DOMINANCE: Chaps win fourth consecutive NJCAA title
December 09, 2024
GLEN ELLYN, ILL. - Another year. Another undefeated season. Another championship trophy. The College of DuPage maintained their place atop the mountain with a 31-14 win over #2-seeded Louisburg College to win their fourth consecutive NJCAA Division III Football Championship on Saturday. The Chaparrals are now one of four college football programs to ever win four consecutive national titles, and the first to do it at the junior college level. Sophomore defensive end Darion Johnson was named the Most Outstanding Player, while Matthew Rahn earned his fourth Coach of the Championship Award.
DuPage's McGill named Offensive POY, leads 12 Chaps on NJCAA All-American Team
December 20, 2023
College of DuPage (IL) running back Jaden McGill has been named the 2023 NJCAA Division III Football Offensive Player of the Year! The National Junior College Athletic Association released the 2024 NJCAA Division III Football All-American Teams and the College of DuPage was represented by nine recipients. That list includes nine first team honorees and three second team selections after the Chaparrals claimed their third consecutive NJCAA Division III National Championship to complete an undefeated season.
THREE-PEAT COMPLETE: DuPage takes third straight NJCAA Division III title
December 05, 2023
GLEN ELLYN, ILL. - There remains only one champion in the history of NJCAA Division III football after the College of DuPage won its third consecutive NJCAA Division III Football Championship by a 33-29 margin over Rochester Community & Technical College on Saturday. Sophomore Jaden McGill was named the National Championship Game's Most Valuable Player after scoring thee touchdowns, while the tandem of Fabian Baez and Robert Brazziel connected for the game-winning touchdown in the game's final 70 seconds.
Region 4 Hall of Fame to welcome 12-member induction Class of 2023
January 17, 2023
The NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a 12-member induction Class of 2023. The group includes four student-athletes, two coaches, one student-athlete & coach, one administrator, one administrator & coach, two lifetime achievement honorees, and one national championship team that excelled during their time competing in Region 4.
DuPage's Goss, Rahn secure highest awards, dozen Chaps earn All-American honors
December 16, 2022
The College of DuPage's run to a second consecutive NJCAA national championship has yielded some additional individual hardward for members of the Chaparrals. Freshman defensive back Guy Goss was named the 2022 NJCAA Division III Football Defensive Player of the Year, while coach Matthew Rahn was named the 2022 NJCAA Division III Football Coach of the Year. Additionally, 12 players were named to the 2022 NJCAA Division III Football All-America Teams, including six first team selections and second team recipients.
REPEAT CHAMPS: DuPage successfully defends NJCAA Division III Championship
December 06, 2022
GLEN ELLYN, ILL. - One year after winning the inaugural NJCAA Division III Football Championship, the College of DuPage has repeated with narrow 14-12 victory over North Dakota State College of Science at Bjarne Ullsvik Stadium on Saturday, December 3. Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Byron Puryear solidified the win with a sack on the game's final play en route to earning the 2022 NJCAA Division III Football Championship's Most Valuable Player award.
College of DuPage Puts Seven Players on NJCAA Football All-Region Team
December 21, 2014
The College of DuPage Chaparrals, the only team in the NJCAA’s Region IV, dominated the all-region team with seven members.