1998 Grinnell Pioneers football team

1998 Grinnell Pioneers football
Midwest Conference champion
ConferenceMidwest Conference
Record10–0 (9–0 MWC)
Head coach
Home stadiumWard Field
Seasons
← 1997
1999 →
1998 Midwest Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Grinnell $   9 – 0     10 – 0  
Beloit   7 – 2     7 – 3  
Ripon   7 – 2     7 – 3  
Knox   6 – 3     6 – 4  
St. Norbert   5 – 4     5 – 5  
Lake Forest   4 – 5     4 – 6  
Carroll (WI)   3 – 6     4 – 6  
Lawrence   2 – 7     2 – 8  
Monmouth (IL)   2 – 7     2 – 8  
Illinois College   0 – 9     0 – 10  
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1998 Grinnell Pioneers football team represented Grinnell College of Grinnell, Iowa, as a member of the Midwest Conference (MWC) during the 1998 NCAA Division III football season. In their 11th year under head coach Greg Wallace, the Pioneers compiled a perfect 10–0 record (9–0 against conference opponents) and won the MWC championship.[1][2] It was Grinnell's first perfect season since 1917.[3]

Quarterback Troy Dougherty completed 208 of 351 passes for 2,790 yards and 32 touchdowns, tied an NCAA record with eight touchdown passes in a game, and was named Midwest Conference offensive player of the year.[4]

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 12Principia*Grinnell, IAW 66–0
September 19BeloitGrinnell, IAW 37–14
September 26at Lake ForestLake Forest, ILW 39–31
October 3Carroll (WI)Grinnell, IAW 27–21
October 10at Illinois CollegeJacksonville, ILW 54–16
October 17RiponGrinnell, IAW 47–3
October 24at St. NorbertDe Pere, WIW 40–28[5]
October 31KnoxGrinnell, IAW 56–28
November 7at Monmouth (IL)Monmouth, ILW 37–27[6]
November 14at Lawrence
W 44–28[7]
  • *Non-conference game

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References

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  1. ^ a b "1998 Football Schedule". Grinnell Athletics. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Grinnell's 8-cylinder offense humming". The Des Moines Register. October 31, 1998. p. 3S – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Susan Stocum (October 30, 1998). "Surprising Grinnell eyes perfect mark". The Daily Nonpareil. p. 3B – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Jeff Johnson (September 26, 1998). "Doc's mission: Cure Grinnell football ills; Pioneer passer ranks among national leader". The Gazette. p. 9C – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Scott McMahon (October 25, 1998). "Grinnell, Dougherty crash Knights' homecoming". Green Bay Press-Gazette. p. C5 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Grinnell 37, Monmouth 27". The Des Moines Register. November 8, 1998. p. 4D – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Dick Knapinski (November 15, 1998). "Vikings' best effort not quite enough". Appleton Post-Crescent. p. C6 – via Newspapers.com.
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