Victory Bowl
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The Victory Bowl is the championship football game between schools that sponsor football and are members of the NCCAA
and did not qualify for either the NCAA
or NAIA
playoffs. It is one of the few post-season bowl game
s for smaller schools. Because the NCCAA is not exclusive, it is possible that schools from the NAIA
and the NCAA
may meet each other in this game, as with the 2008 game
.
In addition to the game, other activities include community service projects that involve players and coaches from both teams.
National Christian College Athletic Association
The National Christian College Athletic Association is an association of approximately 100 Christian universities, colleges, and Bible colleges in the United States and Canada which see collegiate sports primarily as an opportunity for Christian fellowship and ministry. The national headquarters...
and did not qualify for either the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
or NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
playoffs. It is one of the few post-season bowl game
Bowl game
In North America, a bowl game is commonly considered to refer to one of a number of post-season college football games. Prior to 2002, bowl game statistics were not included in players' career totals and the games were mostly considered to be exhibition games involving a payout to participating...
s for smaller schools. Because the NCCAA is not exclusive, it is possible that schools from the NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
and the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
may meet each other in this game, as with the 2008 game
2008 Victory Bowl
The 2008 Victory Bowl is a college football post-season bowl game. The game was played on November 21, 2008 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Malone Pioneers from the NAIA played against NCAA Division III ....
.
In addition to the game, other activities include community service projects that involve players and coaches from both teams.
Game results
| Date | |Losing team | Stadium | Olivet Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Olivet Nazarene University is a Christian institution of higher education located in the Kankakee, Illinois village of Bourbonnais. Named for Olivet, Illinois, ONU was originally established as a grammar school in east-central Illinois in 1907... | 56 | MidAmerica Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University MidAmerica Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts college in Olathe, Kansas. It was established in 1966 by the Church of the Nazarene.-History:Mid-America Nazarene College was founded in 1966... |
42 | Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium is a football stadium in Canton, Ohio. The stadium was officially dedicated in 1938. Fawcett Stadium is named for John A. Fawcett. Mr. Fawcett was a former member of the Canton Board of Education and a well-known athlete... |
notes 1997 Victory Bowl The 1997 Victory Bowl, the first edition of the annual game, was a college football bowl game played on Saturday, November 29, 1997 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. It featured the Olivet Nazarene Tigers against the MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers. The Tigers won 56–42.- External links :*... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 28, 1998 | Geneva College Geneva College Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1848, in Northwood, Ohio, the college moved to its present location in 1880, where it continues to educate a student body of about 1400 traditional undergraduates in... |
27 | Maranatha Baptist Maranatha Baptist Bible College Maranatha Baptist Bible College and Seminary is a Baptist college in Watertown, Wisconsin, offering a wide range of undergraduate degrees, including Bible, business management, accounting, office management, sport management, elementary and secondary teacher education, nursing, humanities, English,... |
6 | Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium is a football stadium in Canton, Ohio. The stadium was officially dedicated in 1938. Fawcett Stadium is named for John A. Fawcett. Mr. Fawcett was a former member of the Canton Board of Education and a well-known athlete... |
notes 1998 Victory Bowl The 1998 Victory Bowl, the second edition of the annual game, was a college football bowl game played on Saturday, November 28, 1998 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. It featured the against the . The Tornadoes won 27–6.- External links :*... |
| November 27, 1999 | Geneva College Geneva College Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1848, in Northwood, Ohio, the college moved to its present location in 1880, where it continues to educate a student body of about 1400 traditional undergraduates in... |
31 | MidAmerica Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University MidAmerica Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts college in Olathe, Kansas. It was established in 1966 by the Church of the Nazarene.-History:Mid-America Nazarene College was founded in 1966... |
26 | Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium is a football stadium in Canton, Ohio. The stadium was officially dedicated in 1938. Fawcett Stadium is named for John A. Fawcett. Mr. Fawcett was a former member of the Canton Board of Education and a well-known athlete... |
notes 1999 Victory Bowl The 1998 Victory Bowl, the second edition of the annual game, was a college football bowl game played on Saturday, November 27, 1999 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. It featured the MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers against the Geneva Golden Tornadoes. The Tornadoes won 31–26.- External links :*... |
| November 18, 2000 | Northwestern College Northwestern College (Minnesota) Northwestern College is a private Christian college located in Roseville, Minnesota, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School by Dr... |
35 | Greenville College Greenville College Greenville College is located in Greenville, Illinois, a small Illinois city, located 45 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri on Interstate 70... |
27 | Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium is a football stadium in Canton, Ohio. The stadium was officially dedicated in 1938. Fawcett Stadium is named for John A. Fawcett. Mr. Fawcett was a former member of the Canton Board of Education and a well-known athlete... |
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| November 17, 2001 | Gardner–Webb University | 54 | Trinity International Trinity International University Trinity International University is an evangelical Christian institution of higher education headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois. It comprises an undergraduate college, a graduate school, a theological seminary , and a law school--together with nearly 3,000 students... |
14 | Ernest W. Spangler Stadium Ernest W. Spangler Stadium Ernest W. Spangler Stadium is a 9,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It is home to the Gardner-Webb University Bulldogs football team. The facility opened in 1969... |
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| November 22, 2002 | Geneva College Geneva College Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1848, in Northwood, Ohio, the college moved to its present location in 1880, where it continues to educate a student body of about 1400 traditional undergraduates in... |
19 | Northwestern College Northwestern College (Minnesota) Northwestern College is a private Christian college located in Roseville, Minnesota, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School by Dr... |
9 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University... |
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| November 21, 2003 | Geneva College Geneva College Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1848, in Northwood, Ohio, the college moved to its present location in 1880, where it continues to educate a student body of about 1400 traditional undergraduates in... |
37 | North Greenville North Greenville University North Greenville University is a comprehensive university affiliated with South Carolina Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention, and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The institution awards Bachelor, Master, and... |
14 | Reeves Field Reeves Field Reeves Field, also known as Reeves Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States. It was named in honor of local banker John T. Reeves, whose heirs donated land for the complex.... |
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| November 20, 2004 | Olivet Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Olivet Nazarene University is a Christian institution of higher education located in the Kankakee, Illinois village of Bourbonnais. Named for Olivet, Illinois, ONU was originally established as a grammar school in east-central Illinois in 1907... |
24 | Northwestern College Northwestern College (Minnesota) Northwestern College is a private Christian college located in Roseville, Minnesota, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School by Dr... |
14 | Reynolds Field Reynolds Field (Northwestern) Reynolds Field is a 1,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Roseville, Minnesota. It is home to the Northwestern College Eagles. The facility was dedicated in honor of long-time coach “Chub” Reynolds in September of 1990.-External links:*... |
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| November 19, 2005 | Olivet Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Olivet Nazarene University is a Christian institution of higher education located in the Kankakee, Illinois village of Bourbonnais. Named for Olivet, Illinois, ONU was originally established as a grammar school in east-central Illinois in 1907... |
29 | Northwestern College Northwestern College (Minnesota) Northwestern College is a private Christian college located in Roseville, Minnesota, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School by Dr... |
13 | Ward Field Ward Field (Bourbonnais) Ward Field is a 2,500-seat stadium in Bourbonnais, Illinois. It is home to the Olivet Nazarene University Tigers football team. Since 2002, Ward Field has hosted the Chicago Bears training camp.... |
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| November 18, 2006 | North Greenville North Greenville University North Greenville University is a comprehensive university affiliated with South Carolina Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention, and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The institution awards Bachelor, Master, and... |
56 | Malone University | 28 | Younts Stadium Younts Stadium Melvin & Dollie Younts Stadium is a 5,000-capacity multi-use stadium located in Tigerville, South Carolina on the campus of North Greenville University where it serves as home to the school's football program.-External links:*... |
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| November 17, 2007 | Malone University | 45 | Geneva College Geneva College Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1848, in Northwood, Ohio, the college moved to its present location in 1880, where it continues to educate a student body of about 1400 traditional undergraduates in... |
17 | Reeves Field Reeves Field Reeves Field, also known as Reeves Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States. It was named in honor of local banker John T. Reeves, whose heirs donated land for the complex.... |
notes 2007 Victory Bowl The 2007 Victory Bowl was a college football bowl game. It was a part of the 2007 football season and was played at Reeves Field in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. The game placed the Malone Pioneers against the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes.... |
| November 21, 2008 | Northwestern College Northwestern College (Minnesota) Northwestern College is a private Christian college located in Roseville, Minnesota, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School by Dr... |
49 | Malone University | 44 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University... |
notes 2008 Victory Bowl The 2008 Victory Bowl is a college football post-season bowl game. The game was played on November 21, 2008 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Malone Pioneers from the NAIA played against NCAA Division III .... |
| November 21, 2009 | Geneva College Geneva College Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1848, in Northwood, Ohio, the college moved to its present location in 1880, where it continues to educate a student body of about 1400 traditional undergraduates in... |
29 | Greenville College Greenville College Greenville College is located in Greenville, Illinois, a small Illinois city, located 45 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri on Interstate 70... |
28 | Francis Field Francis Field (Greenville) Francis Field is a 2,000-seat football stadium in Greenville, Illinois. It is home to the Greenville College Panthers football team. The facility opened in 1987.-External links:*... |
notes 2009 Victory Bowl The 2009 Victory Bowl was a college football post-season bowl game. The game was played on November 21, 2009 at Francis Field in Greenville, Illinois.... |
| November 20, 2010 | North Greenville North Greenville University North Greenville University is a comprehensive university affiliated with South Carolina Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention, and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The institution awards Bachelor, Master, and... |
42 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville University Campbellsville University, also known as CU, is a private university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the seat of Taylor County. Founded as Russell Creek Academy, a Baptist institution, the university currently enrolls more than 3,000 students and is open to students of all denominations... |
16 | Younts Stadium Younts Stadium Melvin & Dollie Younts Stadium is a 5,000-capacity multi-use stadium located in Tigerville, South Carolina on the campus of North Greenville University where it serves as home to the school's football program.-External links:*... |
notes 2010 Victory Bowl The 2010 Victory Bowl was a college football post-season bowl game. The game was played on November 20, 2010 between North Greenville University and Campbellsville University at Younts Stadium in Tigerville, South Carolina.... |
| November 19, 2011 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville University Campbellsville University, also known as CU, is a private university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the seat of Taylor County. Founded as Russell Creek Academy, a Baptist institution, the university currently enrolls more than 3,000 students and is open to students of all denominations... |
21 | Greenville College Greenville College Greenville College is located in Greenville, Illinois, a small Illinois city, located 45 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri on Interstate 70... |
7 | Finley Stadium Ron Finley Stadium Ron Finley Stadium; HIG Field is football stadium in Campbellsville, Kentucky. It is the home stadium for the Campbellsville University Tigers football team. The athletic department recently completed renovations which included a new lighting system and artificial turf.-External links:*... |
notes 2011 Victory Bowl The 2011 Victory Bowl, the 15th edition of the annual game, was a college football bowl game played on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Finley Stadium in Campbellsville, Kentucky. It featured the against the . The Tigers won 21–7.- External links :*... |
Most victories
| School | Championships | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva College | 5 | 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2009 |
| Olivet Nazarene | 3 | 1997, 2004, 2005 |
| Northwestern College | 2 | 2000, 2008 |
| North Greenville | 2 | 2006, 2010 |
Appearances
| School | Appearances | years |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva College | 6 | 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2009 |
| Northwestern College | 5 | 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008 |
| Greenville College | 3 | 2000, 2009, 2011 |
| Malone University | 3 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| North Greenville | 3 | 2003, 2006, 2010 |
| Olivet Nazarene | 3 | 1997, 2004, 2005 |
| Campbellsville University | 2 | 2010, 2011 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene | 2 | 1997, 1999 |
| Gardner–Webb University | 1 | 2001 |
| Maranatha Baptist | 1 | 1998 |
| Trinity International | 1 | 2001 |
See also
- National Christian College Athletic AssociationNational Christian College Athletic AssociationThe National Christian College Athletic Association is an association of approximately 100 Christian universities, colleges, and Bible colleges in the United States and Canada which see collegiate sports primarily as an opportunity for Christian fellowship and ministry. The national headquarters...
- NCCAA men's basketball championshipsNCCAA men's basketball championshipsThe following is a list of National Christian College Athletic Association Men's Basketball champions:-Champions by year:...