2019 Kangaroo Football News

  • Nichols, James Named All-South Region
    December 10, 2019
    SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College football players Keegan Nichols and Tyler James have been selected as All-South Region performers by D3Football.com, the organization has announced.
  • 11 'Roos Named All-SAA
    November 25, 2019
    ATLANTA, Ga. - The Austin College football team was well represented in All-Southern Athletic Association voting, with 11 ‘Roos earning All-Conference recognition in voting conducted by the league’s head coaches.
  • 'Roos Fall to No. 20 Berry to Close Season
    November 16, 2019
    MT. BERRY, Ga. - The Austin College football team fell 55-28 on the road at No. 20-ranked Berry College on Saturday, bringing the team's record to 5-5 overall and 4-4 in Southern Athletic Association play to wrap up the season.
  • 'Roos Hold Off Rhodes for Senior Day Victory
    November 09, 2019
    SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College football team was dominant early on, taking a 29-0 lead midway through the third quarter, but the ‘Roos would need to hold off a comeback attempt by Rhodes in a 36-28 win on Saturday at Jerry Apple Stadium. The ‘Roos are now 5-4 overall and 4-3 in Southern Athletic Association play.
  • 'Roo Football Drops Road Game at BSC
    November 02, 2019
    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Austin College football team went toe-to-toe with Birmingham-Southern through 57 minutes, but the Panthers scored 10 points in the final three minutes to hand the 'Roos a 52-42 loss on Saturday afternoon. The 'Roos are now 4-4 overall and 3-3 in Southern Athletic Association play.
  • Hendrix Spoils Homecoming for 'Roo Football
    October 26, 2019
    SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College football team fell 41-12 to visiting Hendrix College on Saturday, as the Warriors used a big third quarter to blow things open on Homecoming Weekend. The ‘Roos are now 4-3 overall and 3-2 in Southern Athletic Association play with the defeat.
  • 'Roos Run Past Sewanee
    October 19, 2019
    SEWANEE, Tenn. - The Austin College football team used a dominant rushing attack to top Sewanee 21-14 on Saturday afternoon, bringing the team's overall record to 4-2 and Southern Athletic Association mark to 3-1.
  • 'Roos Dominant in Win Over Millsaps
    October 12, 2019
    SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College football team held the ball for more than 40 minutes and ran more than twice as many plays as Millsaps College in a dominant 20-7 victory on Saturday afternoon at Jerry Apple Stadium. The ‘Roos are now 3-2 overall and 2-1 in Southern Athletic Association play.
  • Nichols Named to D3Football Team of the Week
    October 08, 2019
    SHERMAN, Texas - For the second time this season, Austin College football player Keegan Nichols has been named to the D3Football.com National Team of the Week after his outstanding performance on the road at Trinity.
  • Austin College Football Falls to Trinity
    October 05, 2019
    SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Austin College football team twice came back from double-digit deficits, but Trinity scored 14 points in the final five minutes to pull away and hand the 'Roos a 52-35 defeat. The 'Roos are now 2-2 overall and 1-1 in Southern Athletic Association play.
  • 'Roo Football Spreads Redshirt Pride to Sory Elementary
    October 03, 2019
    This past Friday, members of the Austin College football program made their annual trip to Henry Sory Elementary School to read to members of various classes. This tradition began several years ago and has continued under head coach Loren Dawson.
  • Collins Named SAA Offensive Player of the Week
    September 24, 2019
    ATLANTA, Ga. - Austin College football player Colt Collins has been named the Southern Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Week, the league office has announced.
  • 'Roo Football Knocks Off No. 19 Centre
    September 21, 2019
    SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College football team jumped out to an early 13-0 lead and the defense held strong at the end as the ‘Roos topped No. 19-ranked Centre College 20-13 on Saturday afternoon in Jerry Apple Stadium. The ‘Roos are now 2-1 overall and 1-0 in Southern Athletic Association play.
  • Nichols Named SAA Defensive Player of the Week
    September 17, 2019
    ATLANTA, Ga. - Austin College football player Keegan Nichols has been named the Southern Athletics Association Defensive Player of the Week, the league office has announced. 
  • Nichols Named to D3Football Team of the Week
    September 17, 2019
    SHERMAN, Texas - After being named the Southern Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week, Austin College football player Keegan Nichols has been named to the D3Football.com National Team of the Week.
  • 'Roo Football Completes Comeback Win at SAGU
    September 14, 2019
    WAXAHACHIE, Texas - The Austin College football team found itself trailing by double-digits twice, but the 'Roos used a second half comeback and a late touchdown pass from Colt Collins to Adonis Martin to come away with a 27-26 victory on Saturday against Southwestern Assemblies of God University. The 'Roos are now 1-1 overall on the year.
  • Big Second Quarter Lifts HPU Past 'Roos
    September 07, 2019
    SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College football team dropped its season opener to Howard Payne 48-34 on Saturday afternoon in Jerry Apple Stadium, as the Yellow Jackets used a 21-point second quarter to open things up and the ’Roos were unable to make up the difference.
  • Austin College to Celebrate Duke Babb Day on September 7
    September 02, 2019
    SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College athletics department will be honoring the late Kangaroo football legend Gene "Duke" Babb on Saturday, September 7 by celebrating "Duke Babb Day" for the football team's home opener against Howard Payne University.