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New Conference, New Competition

September 16, 2026

Sacred Heart University’s (SHU) football team is stepping into a new conference and onto a new field this season. The Pioneers are now officially…

NFL Draft Expectations Across Campus

April 15, 2026

As the National Football League (NFL) Draft gets closer, football fans look ahead to one of the most anticipated events of the offseason. This…

Family Weekend Under the Fireworks

October 26, 2022

Every year in the midst of the Fall semester, Sacred Heart University Family Weekend. It is a special event that gives parents and friends…

The Boys of Fall

October 26, 2022

On Oct. 15, the Sacred Heart football team took on Northeast Conference (NEC) newcomer Stonehill College, winning by a score of 40-27 at Campus…

Pioneers Take Down #15 Dartmouth in Stunner

October 5, 2022

6,293 screaming Pioneer fans exploded with excitement as junior linebacker Ernest Howard jumped in front of a flat route, sealing an overtime victory over…

A Home Away from Home

September 28, 2022

From Sept. 23-25, Sacred Heart University held its annual three-day Homecoming event where students and alumni were able to come together and celebrate school…

Brady Dynasty Ends. His Legacy Lives On

February 9, 2022

Tom Brady, one of the most well-known football players of all time, announced his retirement from his career as an NFL player on his…

Family Weekend 2021

November 3, 2021

On Oct. 22 to 24, Sacred Heart hosted their annual family weekend event consisting of many different events on campus including a football game…

Football Grabs Win over CCSU

October 27, 2021

The Sacred Heart University football team, behind three second-half touchdowns from junior running back Malik Grant, scored 24 consecutive points en route to a…

NEC Football Championship Recap

April 21, 2021

The Sacred Heart University Pioneers football team returned to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sunday, April 11 to decide the Northeastern Conference (NEC)…