William Jewell College

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Great Lakes · Liberty North High School

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The marketno line yetat Southwest Baptist · our model 40% William Jewell College · a number, not a pick

LastW 35–14 at Kentucky Wesleyan · Sat Sep 12

Nextat Southwest Baptist · Sat Sep 19 · 7 pm ET · Plaster Sports Complex · series 1-4, last win 2024

Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2

D2 Program Prestige · William Jewell College

Mid-Major Contender

D2 Playoff Contender — consistent Super Region participant, regional force.

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T5Blue Blood
T6Dynasty
T7All-Time

All-time record · William Jewell College

William Jewell College has won 20% of its games since 1905 — 17% at home, 20% on the road.

15-57-2 all-time · 23 seasons · 1905–2026

Home 3-14-1
Away 9-36-1
Neutral 3-7
5 g 1900s
6 g 1910s
4 g 1930s
2 g 1940s
3 g 2010s
24% 2020s

Program memory

What this program never forgets

Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.

1982 NAIA National Championship Game

William Jewell reached the national championship game but lost 33-15 to Linfield

Heartbreak

2024 Best Start Since 1983

Jason Ambroson's Cardinals opened 3-0, the best start in 41 years

Miracle

Moment of the season — so far · William Jewell College · 2026

Won 35-14 at Kentucky Wesleyan

Week 2 of 2026. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.

Decisive Margin

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