ARDEN HILLS, Minn. / WAVERLY, Iowa -- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) football season officially came to a close on Saturday, November 29 as Coe College and Wartburg College fall in the second round of the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs.
Both games were played in wintery conditions with nearly a foot of snow falling in both game locations.
The Kohawks fell 51-26 to Bethel University and finished the season 9-3 after advancing to their third straight playoff.
The Knights fell 28-24 to Wheaton College, with a last second chance to the end zone to complete a comeback. Wartburg finishes the season 10-1 after winning their fourth consecutive A-R-C title and 21st overall.
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About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
