Simpson University Football Joins Frontier Conference, Ushering in a New Era of Simpson Athletics
Simpson University announced today in a joint press conference that its football team has joined the esteemed Frontier Conference.
This exciting development opens doors to heightened competition, increased exposure, and enhanced opportunities for student-athletes to excel both on and off the field.
The Frontier Conference is a beacon of excellence in collegiate athletics, renowned for its competitive spirit and commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes.
Simpson University Football’s inclusion in this esteemed conference reflects the program’s dedication to continuous improvement and its ambition to compete at the highest level.
“This is a momentous event for Simpson University Inaugurating our 104th year, having grown almost 20 percent in the last five years, it is our great privilege to serve Redding and Shasta as their Hometown University and now through football, “Simpson University President Dr. Norman Hall says, “This announcement creates avenues for us to serve California and is a tremendous step for NAIA Football to catalyze the resurgence of highly competitive collegiate football. It’s a thrill to join the nation’s most competitive NAIA Conference for football. Great things are happening at Simpson University.”
The Frontier Conference’s rich history and tradition of athletic excellence provide an ideal environment for Simpson University Football to thrive. By joining forces with other esteemed institutions, the team will have the chance to forge new rivalries, create lasting memories, and leave an indelible mark on the collegiate football landscape.
“I can hardly wait to see Simpson University Football compete as one of our 14 football teams. I look forward to seeing the Red Hawks develop in the coming year to prepare for entry into the Frontier Conference for Fall 2025,” stated Dr. Scott Crawford, Frontier Conference Commissioner. “On behalf of the entire conference, we welcome Dr. Norman Hall, Rob Harley, Shawn Daniel, and the football student-athletes of Simpson University into the fold.”
Simpson University will join the Frontier Conference beginning in the 2025 season and will play the upcoming 2024 season as an NAIA independent school while all other athletic programs will remain in their respective conferences.
The full press conference from earlier today is available at simpsonredhawks.com/live and the 2024 football schedule is available online at simpsonredhawks.com/footballschedule.
