Hillsdale football prepares for record seven home games in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Hillsdale College football looks ahead to its 2026 season, featuring a historic seven home games, a first in the program's 134-year history. The Chargers ended the previous season at 6-6, including four straight wins and a bowl game appearance, and they are ranked fifth in the preseason G-MAC coaches poll. The season opener against McKendree is set for September 5, followed by a rivalry match against Wayne State on September 12. Hillsdale's road schedule includes four key contests, starting with the annual Riepma Cup against Northwood on September 19.
- •Chargers finished 6-6 in 2025 and were picked fifth in G-MAC poll.
- •Historic seven home games include matchups against McKendree and Wayne State.
- •Road games include Riepma Cup against Northwood on September 19.
- •Season opener on September 5 against McKendree after last year's victory.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Hillsdale football looks to climb G-MAC with record seven home games
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