CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) saw five football student-athletes honored with Associated Press (AP) All-American Honors.
Wartburg led the league with two honorees with Keenan Tyler and Jake Walker both earning honors. Tyler earned first-team defensive honors and Walker earned third-team defensive honors.
Coe was represented by Luke Schumacher with third-team offensive honors.
Central's Gavin Smith earned first-team defensive honors.
Tanner Philpott of Simpson earned third-team special team honors.
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.
