Football

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About

Thank you for visiting the football giving page. Our program aims to provide our athletes with a first-class academic and athletic experience.

Denison football continues to see success under longtime head coach Jack Hatem. With a culture built on discipline and competitive excellence, the program has become a consistent contender in the North Coast Athletic Conference, regularly finishing near the top of the standings. Recent successes include key rivalry victories and a growing number of players earning all-conference recognition, as well as academic achievements. These accomplishments reflect the team’s performance and the strength of its development, both on the field and in the classroom.

Big Red Football is incredibly grateful for the generosity and continued support of the entire Denison community. As NCAA rules continue to evolve, we are prioritizing enhancements to our game day technology to remain competitive at the national level.

We are now permitted to implement coach-to-player communication, which requires a significant upgrade to our current system. In addition, new rules allow for the use of sideline laptops, giving coaches and players the ability to review in-game film in real time.

Thank you for supporting our coaches and student-athletes as we embrace these advancements and strive for excellence on and off the field.

Advocates

Marc Lautenbach '83, Chair, Board of Trustees

Generated 3 clicks
Gave $50,000 during a Challenge!

Rick Fenstermacher

Generated 7 clicks
Offered a $25,000 match

Alumni Advisory Board

Generated 11 clicks
Offered a $15,400 match

Community Advocates

Generated 338 clicks and 19 gifts, totaling $13,371

Jack Hatem

Generated 227 clicks and 15 gifts, totaling $12,327

Mike Deegan

Generated 43 clicks and 13 gifts, totaling $8,828

Ryan Polk '17

Generated 4 clicks
Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

Matt Winkler, on behalf of the Class of 2001 Reunion Committee

Generated 5 clicks
Offered a $5,000 match

Justin Frye

Generated 9 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $1,032
Offered a $2,500 match

Suzanne Kriscunas

Generated 1 click
Offered a $2,500 match


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