Springfield College has unveiled its 2026 football schedule, a slate that promises a rigorous test of the program’s recent dominance. The announcement comes as the Pride prepares to defend a five‑year NEWMAC championship streak and to build on a 2025 campaign that ended with a 9‑3 record and a second‑round NCAA tournament appearance.
A challenging opening stretch
The season kicks off on September 4 with the Pynchon SAW Game against Western New England, a team the Pride have historically matched at a 6‑6 all‑time record. A week later the team travels to Husson University, and on September 19 it hosts UW‑Platteville before opening New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play against MIT on September 26.
Beyond the early non‑conference opponents, the schedule includes road trips to Salve Regina, WPI, Norwich, Merchant Marine, Coast Guard and SUNY Maritime, while also featuring a home game against WPI for homecoming on October 17 and a senior‑day contest against Norwich on November 7.
Historic momentum
Springfield’s recent history is marked by an unprecedented run of success. The program has captured five straight NEWMAC titles, posted a 33‑game conference winning streak dating back to 2022, and finished the 2025 season ranked tenth in the D3footballl.com national poll. Since joining the league in 2017, the Pride have compiled a 50‑4 record against conference opponents.
The 2025 campaign saw the team defeat Cortland in the first round of the NCAA Championship before falling to Johns Hopkins in the second round, a run that extended the program’s overall winning percentage under Coach Mike Cerasuolo to 70‑21.
Coaching excellence
Coach Mike Cerasuolo’s leadership has been recognized with the NEWMAC Coach of the Year award, a testament to his ability to sustain excellence year after year. His 70‑21 record reflects a winning culture that has become a benchmark for Division III programs across the country.
As the Pride gear up for the upcoming season, the blend of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers promises to keep the team competitive both at home on Alden Street and on the road, where four of the final six games will be played away from Springfield, Massachusetts.