Midland University Football

After opening the season with five straight wins, and rising in the NAIA rankings to No. 16 in the nation this week, Midland fell behind early and could never catch-up during a 42-17 home loss to Dordt on Saturday in Fremont. (Photo by Brian Woebs/Sports Plus)

Midland wide receiver Jurrion Dickey scored the Warriors first touchdown of the day against Dordt last Saturday. Following the 42-17 loss to the Defenders, Midland dropped to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. (Photo by Brian Woebs/Sports Plus)
Iowa Western Community College Football

Iowa Western running back Travon Pankey led the Reivers in rushing with 95 yards and a touchdown during a home win on Saturday. (Photo by Jack Denker/Sports Plus)

Iowa Western defensive back Kwalei Carter wraps-up a Dodge City ball-carrier, while also trying to strip the football and create a fumble, during the Reivers shutout win on Saturday. (Photo by Jack Denker/Sports Plus)

In an example of the physicality with which the “Dark Side” Iowa Western defense plays with, defensive lineman Donovan Burnett loses his helmet but still makes the tackle during the Reivers Saturday win to improve to 3-0 this 2026 season. (Photo by Jack Denker/Sports Plus)

Iowa Western running back Ian Middleton breaks a tackle during the Reivers season-opening win in August of 2026. (Photo by Jack Denker/Sports Plus)

Iowa Western defensive lineman Donovan Burnett makes the initial hit on Highland running back Jahmez Ross, an Omaha Westside graduate, during the Reivers (1-0) shutout win over Highland in the first game of the 2026 season. (Photo by Jack Denker/Sports Plus)
