2023 Tartan Football News

Coury and Williams Repeat as 2023 D3football.com All-Region 2 Team Selections
Coury and Williams Repeat as 2023 D3football.com All-Region 2 Team Selections

December 06, 2023

Senior linebacker Robert Coury and senior defensive back Adrian Williams of the Carnegie Mellon University football team were honored on the 2023 D3football.com All-Region 2 team. Coury landed a spot on the first team with Williams on the third team for the second consecutive season.

football player wearing red jersey and black pants tackles player wearing white jersey and orange pants with text readying The Gagliardi Trophy Presented by Stearns Bank
Robert Coury Named Semifinalist for 2023 Gagliardi Trophy Presented by Stearns Bank

November 21, 2023

Carnegie Mellon University senior linebacker Robert Coury was named one of the 20 semifinalists for the 2023 Gagliardi Trophy on Tuesday.

Tartans Top Brockport 37-7 to Win ECAC Asa S. Bushnell Bowl
Tartans Top Brockport 37-7 to Win ECAC Asa S. Bushnell Bowl

November 18, 2023

The Carnegie Mellon University football team hosted Brockport in the 2023 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Asa S. Bushnell Bowl on Saturday and defeated the Golden Eagles 37-7. Senior quarterback Ben Mills was named MVP of the Asa S. Bushnell Bowl after throwing for a season-high 291 yards on 25-of-39 and two touchdowns.

Football Places 21 on All-PAC Team
Football Places 21 on All-PAC Team

November 16, 2023

The Carnegie Mellon University football team had 21 players receive All-Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) distinction, announced by the conference office following voting by the league coaches. The Tartans placed six on the first team, five on the second team and nine were named honorable mention and one was honored to the sportsmanship team.

Caputo Named PAC Special Teams Player of the Week; Roper Honored by D3football.com
Caputo Named PAC Special Teams Player of the Week; Roper Honored by D3football.com

November 14, 2023

Carnegie Mellon University sophomore placekicker Justin Caputo was named Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Special Teams Player of the Week while junior linebacker Evan Roper was recognized nationally on the D3football.com Team of the Week for their play in the Tartans’ 31-21 win over Case Western Reserve in the 37th Annual Academic Bowl on Saturday, November 11.

Football Earns ECAC Bowl Bid - Tartans to Play Brockport
Football Earns ECAC Bowl Bid - Tartans to Play Brockport

November 13, 2023

After finishing the regular season with 9-1 overall record, the Carnegie Mellon University football team was selected to play in the 2023 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Asa S. Bushnell Bowl Championship on Saturday, November 18 against Brockport .

Tartans Win 37th Annual Academic Bowl 31-21 Over Case Western Reserve
Tartans Win 37th Annual Academic Bowl 31-21 Over Case Western Reserve

November 11, 2023

The Carnegie Mellon University football team hosted Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) rival Case Western Reserve University in the 37th Annual Academic Bowl on Saturday night. The Tartans defeated the Spartans 31-21 and end the season with a 9-1 record with Case Western Reserve finishing with a mark of 7-3.

Strong Defensive Effort Leads Tartans to a 21-7 Win Over Westminster
Strong Defensive Effort Leads Tartans to a 21-7 Win Over Westminster

November 04, 2023

The Carnegie Mellon University football team traveled to Westminster College on Saturday for a Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) showdown and left with a 21-7 victory and the first for the Tartans in New Wilmington since 1967.

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O'Brien's Dedication to Sport and Business Leads Tartans

October 27, 2023

A senior business major with a finance concentration hailing from New Jersey, Kevin O’Brien is a long snapper for the Tartans football team. In his four years, he has developed into a reliable teammate, student, club leader, and intern.

Bouma Named PAC Offensive Player of the Week, Honored by D3football.com
Bouma Named PAC Offensive Player of the Week, Honored by D3football.com

October 24, 2023

Carnegie Mellon University sophomore Willem Bouma was named Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Offensive Player of the Week and landed a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week following his play Saturday in the Tartans’ 35-14 win over Washington & Jefferson College.

CMU Student-Athlete of the Week
CMU Student-Athlete of the Week

October 23, 2023

Sophomore football athlete Willem Bouma has been named the Carnegie Mellon Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 16-Oct. 22.

Bouma Breaks Single-Game Rushing TD Mark in Tartans 35-14 win Over Washington & Jefferson
Bouma Breaks Single-Game Rushing TD Mark in Tartans 35-14 win Over Washington & Jefferson

October 21, 2023

The Carnegie Mellon University football team hosted the Presidents of Washington & Jefferson College on Saturday night at Gesling Stadium. Sophomore Will Bouma rushed for a program best five touchdowns to lift the Tartans to a 35-14 Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) victory.

Pitsenberger Named PAC Special Teams Player of the Week
Pitsenberger Named PAC Special Teams Player of the Week

October 17, 2023

Carnegie Mellon University junior Nolan Pitsenberger was named Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Special Teams Athlete of the Week following his play Saturday in the Tartans’ 41-7 win at Bethany College Saturday afternoon.

Defense and Ground Attack Shine in 41-7 Win at Bethany
Defense and Ground Attack Shine in 41-7 Win at Bethany

October 14, 2023

The Carnegie Mellon University football team traveled to Bethany, West Virgina on Saturday afternoon to play the Bison of Bethany College. The Tartans left Bethany with a 41-7 Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) victory.

Thomas Coury and McCullough Receive PAC Weekly Honors; Coury Recognized Nationally
Thomas Coury and McCullough Receive PAC Weekly Honors; Coury Recognized Nationally

October 10, 2023

Carnegie Mellon University senior Thomas Coury and freshman Brendan McCullough have been recognized for their play in the Tartans’ 80-22 win over Thiel College in Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) play. Coury was named PAC Defensive Athlete of the Week while McCullough was named PAC Newcomer of the Week. Coury also landed a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week.