https://pittstategorillas.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Pittsburg State University Athleticsen-us60https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/10/football-pittsburg-state-athletics-to-implement-clear-bag-policy-at-carnie-smith-stadium.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/10/football-pittsburg-state-athletics-to-implement-clear-bag-policy-at-carnie-smith-stadium.aspxFootball, General

PITTSBURG - Pittsburg State University Athletics has announced that it will immediately begin implementing a clear bag policy for all events held at Carnie Smith Stadium.]]>Clear Bag Policy - Carnie Smith StadiumWed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 CST28403https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/10/general-pierce-named-assistant-ad-for-facilities.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/10/general-pierce-named-assistant-ad-for-facilities.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf

Pittsburg State University Vice President of Athletics Anthony Crespino announced today (June 10) that Tim Pierce has been hired as Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities.]]>Tim Pierce Announcement GraphicWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:38:00 CST38401https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/9/general-pitt-state-finishes-eighth-in-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/9/general-pitt-state-finishes-eighth-in-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf

Pittsburg State University Athletics finished in eighth place in the final 2025-26 NCAA Division II Learfield Directors' Cup standings released today (June 9).]]>2025-26 Learfield GraphicTue, 9 Jun 2026 14:05:00 CST38397https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/5/general-pitt-state-athletics-announces-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/5/general-pitt-state-athletics-announces-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf

Pittsburg State University is pleased to announce its 2026 induction class into the Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame. The diverse group – comprised of 14 individuals and one historic team – will be formally inducted during ceremonies on campus this fall. The 15-member group represents the largest class of inductees since the inaugural Class of 1988.]]>2026 Hall of Fame GraphicFri, 5 Jun 2026 15:00:00 CST38394https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/1/general-pitt-state-duo-inducted-into-miaa-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/1/general-pitt-state-duo-inducted-into-miaa-hall-of-fame.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf

A pair of former Pittsburg State University greats – former Pitt State head football coach and athletic director Dennis Franchione and former Pitt State women's basketball four-time All-American Lizzy Jeronimus –were inducted among the MIAA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Monday (June 1) at the MIAA Awards Celebration presented by Seigfreid Bingham at the Nelson-Atkins Museum Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.]]>2026 MIAA Hall of Fame Class ImageMon, 1 Jun 2026 22:00:00 CST38391https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/28/football-plans-underway-for-new-donor-funded-end-zone-facility-at-pitt-state.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/28/football-plans-underway-for-new-donor-funded-end-zone-facility-at-pitt-state.aspxFootball

Plans for a new facility designed to enhance student-athlete experience, engage the community and alumni, and strengthen recruiting and retention efforts at Pittsburg State University are underway.]]>Football Stadium End Zone Facility Rendering ImageThu, 28 May 2026 16:40:00 CST28388https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/28/general-psu-athletics-to-host-gorilla-kickoff-party-aug-14.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/28/general-psu-athletics-to-host-gorilla-kickoff-party-aug-14.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf

The Pittsburg State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is excited to announce the 2026 Gorilla Kickoff Party and Auction will take place Friday, August 14, at the Robert W. Plaster Center.]]>2026 Kickoff Party Release ImageThu, 28 May 2026 14:00:00 CST38387https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/15/general-pittsburg-state-gorillas-claim-fifth-straight-miaa-commissioners-cup.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/15/general-pittsburg-state-gorillas-claim-fifth-straight-miaa-commissioners-cup.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf

The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association released its final standings for the 2025-2026 Commissioner's Cup, presented by Impact Signs. Pitt State teams collected eight MIAA championships and averaged 11.67 points per sport to claim its fifth consecutive all-sports trophy.]]>2025-26 MIAA Commissioners Cup ChampionsFri, 15 May 2026 11:20:00 CST38366https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/4/17/football-gorillas-select-2026-team-captains.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/4/17/football-gorillas-select-2026-team-captains.aspxFootball

Pittsburg State University head football coach Tom Anthony announced today (Apr. 17) the Gorillas have selected 2026 team captains.]]>2026 Football Team Captains ImageFri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:00 CST28299https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/4/17/football-spring-game-canceled-due-to-weather.aspxhttps://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/4/17/football-spring-game-canceled-due-to-weather.aspxFootball

The Pittsburg State University football team's Spring Game scheduled for tonight (Apr. 17) has been canceled due to incoming inclement weather this evening. The game will not be rescheduled and the Gorillas have concluded spring camp.]]>2026 Spring Football Game Canceled ImageFri, 17 Apr 2026 13:16:00 CST28298