Carleton College

5-3

What this program never forgets

Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.

1931

The Goat Trophy rivalry begins

Carleton and St. Olaf establish the rivalry that would become one of the oldest continuous in college football

2025 Goat Trophy victory

Carleton defeats St. Olaf 35-28, claiming the Goat Trophy and validating the year

Moment of the year · 2026

Won 37-7 at St. Olaf

Week 4 of 2026. A statement win, by 30 points.

Decisive margin

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Cultural identityWhat college football loses if this program didn't exist.
Postseason gamesLast 5 postseason games: 1-0

Recent postseason (2023): 1-0

Most recent: 2023 — win 25-41 (away). Last 5 postseason: 1-0.

2023 W
CFB Zeitgeist “Go Knights.”
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