1973 Northwestern Red Raiders football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1973 Northwestern Red Raiders football Tri-State Conference Tri-State 12–0 5–0 Larry Korver 7th DeValois Field NAIA Division II championTri-State champion NAIA Division II Championship W 10–3 vs. 1973 Glenville State Pioneers Glenville State The 1973 Northwestern Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Northwestern College of Orange City, Iowa, as a member of the Tri-State Conference during the 1973 NAIA Division II football season. Led by Larry Korver in his seventh season as head coach, the team compiled a perfect record of 12–0, winning the Tri-State Conference title with a 5–0 mark and the NAIA Division II Football National Championship with a 10–3 victory 1973 Glenville State Pioneers Glenville State in the championship game. Korver was selected as the 1973 NAIA Football Coach of the Year based on a vote of the NAIA Football Coaches' Association.NAIA Coach of the Year: Larry Korver The Sioux County Capital January 23, 1974 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sioux-county-capital-naia-coach-of-t/133030964/ Newspapers.com Defensive tackle Tom Rieck was selected as a first-team player on the All-NAIA All-Star team.Red Raiders ranked no. 1 in final NAIA ratings The Sioux County Capital December 19, 1973 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sioux-county-capital-red-raiders-ran/133029865/ Newspapers.comTom Rieck of Northwestern on NAIA Football Star Team The Sioux City Journal December 16, 1973 C5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sioux-city-journal-tom-rieck-of-northwes/133030491/ Newspapers.com Eight Northwestern players received first-team honors on the 1973 all-Tri-State Conference football team: Rieck; quarterback Curt Krull; halfback Mitch Bengard; receivers Dave Hector and Gary Vetter; offensive lineman Jay DeZeeuw; linebacker Doug Van Steenwyk; and defensive back Daryl Hoogeven.Three Braves All-Conference Argus-Leader December 4, 1973 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-three-braves-all-conference/133030199/ Newspapers.com Schedule Central September 1 w y y 1973 South Dakota State Jackrabbits South Dakota State Coughlin–Alumni Stadium Brookings, SD 38–28 Curt Krull Hurls 4 TD Passes as Northwestern Raps Jacks https://www.newspapers.com/article/sioux-city-journal/133028192/ Sioux City Journal Sioux City, Iowa October 2, 1973 C1 October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com September 8 w y y 1973 Dakota State Trojans Dakota State Madison, SD 16–13 Red Raiders Win on Late Field Goal https://www.newspapers.com/clip/63590826/the-des-moines-register/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa September 9, 1973 5D November 19, 2020 Newspapers.com September 15 w y 1973 Central Dutch Central (IA) DeValois Field Orange City, IA 22–10 Northwestern Burst Snaps Tie, Drop Central, 22-10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/133028115/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa September 16, 1973 4D October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com September 22 w y y Buena Vista Bradford Field Storm Lake, IA 28–15 4,500 99-Yard March Aids Raiders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/133027963/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa September 23, 1973 7D October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com September 29 w 1973 Yankton Greyhounds Yankton DeValois Field Orange City, IA 21–14 Red Raiders Zip Behind Krull Passes https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/133027836/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa September 30, 1973 8D October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 6 w 1973 Concordia Golden Bears Concordia (MN) DeValois Field Orange City, IA 55–7 Raiders Smother Conference Foe https://www.newspapers.com/article/sioux-city-journal/133027773/ Sioux City Journal Sioux City, Iowa October 7, 1973 C3 October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 13 w 1973 Westmar Eagles Westmar DeValois Field Orange City, IA 50–0 Krull Passes Lead 50-0 Rout by No. 1 Red Raiders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/133027707/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa October 14, 1973 8D October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 20 w y 1973 Bethel Royals Bethel (MN) Saint Paul, MN 34–7 No. 1 Raiders Clinch Tie For Crown Behind Krull https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/133027595/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa October 21, 1973 8D October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 27 w y 1973 Sioux Falls Braves Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD 45–8 Red Raiders Sew Up 3rd Title in Row https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/133027595/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa October 28, 1973 6D October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 3 w y 1973 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs Southwest Minnesota State DeValois Field Orange City, IA 34–14 4 Krull Scoring Flips Let Northwestern Roll https://www.newspapers.com/article/sioux-city-journal/133027465/ Sioux City Journal Sioux City, Iowa November 4, 1973 D4 October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 24 w y 1973 William Jewell Cardinals William Jewell DeValois Field Orange City, IA NAIA Division II Semifinal 28–2 2,957 White Randy Red Raiders to NAIA Final https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/133027371/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa November 25, 1973 5D October 6, 2023 Newspapers.com December 1 w y y 1973 Glenville State Pioneers Glenville State Huntington, WV NAIA Division II Championship 10–3 Red Raiders Win 10-3 To Take Division 2 Title https://www.newspapers.com/clip/63588505/argus-leader/ Argus Leader Sioux Falls, South Dakota Associated Press December 2, 1973 37 November 19, 2020 Newspapers.com References Westmar Category:Northwestern Red Raiders football seasons Category:NAIA football national champions Category:Tri-State Conference (1960–1981) football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Northwestern Red Raiders football