2025 Valparaiso Beacons football team

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2025 Valparaiso Beacons football
Valparaiso Crusaders wordmark.svg
Conference Pioneer Football League
Record1–0 (0–0 PFL)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorReed Florence (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorZach Feltrop (1st season)
Home stadium Brown Field
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Pioneer Football League standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Drake  0 0   1 0  
Marist  0 0   1 0  
Morehead State  0 0   1 0  
Presbyterian  0 0   1 0  
St. Thomas (MN)  0 0   1 0  
Valparaiso  0 0   1 0  
Butler  0 0   0 1  
Davidson  0 0   0 1  
Dayton  0 0   0 1  
San Diego  0 0   0 1  
Stetson  0 0   0 1  
As of September 6, 2025
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2025 Valparaiso Beacons football team will represent Valparaiso University as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Beacons will be led by first-year head coach Andy Waddle, [1] who will be assisted by first-year offensive coordinator Reed Florence and first-year defensive coordinator Zach Feltrop. [2] Home games are played at Brown Field in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 301:00 p.m. VUL * ESPN+ W 67–101,640
September 66:00 p.m. Adrian *
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+
September 136:00 p.m.at Western Illinois *ESPN+
September 203:00 p.m.at North Dakota *ESPN+
October 412:00 p.m.at Drake ESPN+
October 111:00 p.m. Dayton
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+
October 181:00 p.m.at St. Thomas Midco Sports+
October 2512:00 p.m. Morehead State Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+
November 112:00 p.m.at Presbyterian ESPN+
November 812:00 p.m. San Diego
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+
November 1512:00 p.m. Stetson
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+
November 2212:00 p.m.at Butler FloFootball
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • All times are in Central time

[3] [4]

Game summaries

VUL (NCCAA)

VUL Dragons (NCCAA) (0-0) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Dragons (NCCAA)0100010
Beacons131335667

at Brown FieldValparaiso, IN

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 1:00 PM CDT
  • Game attendance: 1,640
  • Referee: Timothy Duffy
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Todd Ickow (play-by-play) and Tom Byrne (analyst)
  • Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
  • VALPO – Michael Mansaray 49 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed). Valpo 0–6Drive: 1 play, 49 yards, 0:12
  • VALPO – Ryan Ricketti 10 Yd pass from Caron Tyler (Luke Scoma Kick). Valpo 0–13Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 2:43
Second Quarter
  • VUL – Jacob Briggeman 36 Yd Field Goal. Valpo 3–13Drive: 18 plays, 56 yards, 7:34
  • VALPO – Luke Scoma 43 Yd Field Goal. Valpo 3–16Drive: 4 plays, -1 yard, 0:54
  • VALPO – Michael Mansaray 5 Yd Run (Luke Scoma Kick). Valpo 3–23Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:05
  • VUL – Kevon Gregory 40 Yd Interception Return (Jacob Briggeman Kick). Valpo 10–23Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:51
  • VALPO – Luke Scoma 31 Yd Field Goal. Valpo 10–26Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:41
Third Quarter
  • VALPO – Colin Hayes 17 Yd pass from Rowan Keefe (Luke Scoma Kick). Valpo 10–33Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:48
  • VALPO – Frank Bartell 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Luke Scoma Kick). Valpo 10–40Drive: 3 plays, 0 yards, 1:37
  • VALPO – Anthony Feltrinelli 10 Yd Fumble Return (Luke Scoma Kick). Valpo 10–47Drive: 1 play, 4 yards, 0:07
  • VALPO – Dawaiian McNeely 17 Yd Run (Luke Scoma Kick). Valpo 10–54Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 2:22
  • VALPO – Rowan Keefe 13 Yd Run (Liam Shepherd Kick). Valpo 10-61Drive: 2 plays, 22 yards, 0:47
Fourth Quarter
  • VALPO – Noah Long 26 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed). Valpo 10–67Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 3:21
StatisticsVULVAL
First downs1020
Total yards161411
Rushing yards25298
Passing yards136113
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–29–210–16–1
Time of possession29:5530:05
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
VULPassingMax Zavala12/22, 68 yards, 2 INTS
RushingJacob Newman13 carries, 40 yards
ReceivingMontell Wright4 receptions, 75 yards
ValparaisoPassingCaron Tyler5/7, 57 yards, 1 TD
RushingMichael Mansaray15 carries, 134 yards, 2 TDS
ReceivingJay Melchiori3 receptions, 41 yards

Adrian (DIII)

Adrian Bulldogs (DIII) (0-0) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (1-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulldogs (DIII)----0
Beacons----0

at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Todd Ickow (play-by-play) and Brett Jennings (analyst)
StatisticsADRVAL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AdrianPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Western Illinois

Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks (0-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Beacons----0
Leathernecks----0

at Hanson FieldMacomb, IL

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsVALWIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Western IllinoisPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at North Dakota

Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Beacons----0
Fighting Hawks----0

at Alerus CenterGrand Forks, ND

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 3:00 PM CDT
StatisticsVALUND
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
North DakotaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Drake

Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) vs. Drake Bulldogs (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Beacons----0
Bulldogs----0

at Drake StadiumDes Moines, IA

  • Date: October 4
StatisticsVALDRKE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
DrakePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Dayton

Dayton Flyers (0-0) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Flyers----0
Beacons----0

at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 1:00 PM CDT
StatisticsDAYVAL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DaytonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at St. Thomas (MN)

Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) vs. St. Thomas Tommies (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Beacons----0
Tommies----0

at O'Shaughnessy StadiumSaint Paul, MN

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 1:00 PM CDT
StatisticsVALSTMN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
St. Thomas (MN)Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Morehead State

Morehead State Eagles (0-0) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Eagles----0
Beacons----0

at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 12:00 PM CDT
StatisticsMOREVAL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Presbyterian

Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Beacons----0
Blue Hose----0

at Bailey Memorial StadiumClinton, SC

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
StatisticsVALPRES
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
PresbyterianPassing
Rushing
Receiving

San Diego

San Diego Toreros (0-0) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Toreros----0
Beacons----0

at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 3:00 PM CST
StatisticsUSDVAL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San DiegoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Stetson

Stetson Hatters (0-0) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Hatters----0
Beacons----0

at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 12:00 PM CST
StatisticsSTETVAL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
StetsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Butler (Hoosier Helmet Trophy)

Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) vs. Butler Bulldogs (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Beacons----0
Bulldogs----0

at Bud and Jackie Sellick BowlIndianapolis, IN

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
StatisticsVALBUT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ButlerPassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. "Andy Waddle Named Head Coach of Valpo Football Program". valpoathletics.com. Valparaiso Beacons. December 9, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  2. "Florence, Feltrop Join Valpo Football Staff as Waddle Announces Coordinators". valpoathletics.com. Valparaiso Beacons. December 13, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  3. "2025 Football Schedule". valpoathletics.com. Valparaiso Beacons. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  4. "2025 Valparaiso Football Schedule". fbschedules.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.