Davenport is the steady GLIAC hand, a program that year after year finds the playoffs through consistency and the belief that showing up is half the game.
Davenport's chip is quiet: the program that does the work every year, shows up prepared, wins six games on merit, and never complains about the draw. The fanbase takes pride in that steadiness.
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Davenport is the steady GLIAC hand, a program that year after year finds the playoffs through consistency and the belief that showing up is half the game.
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Davenport University · Next-Season Outcome Band
Floor / Base / Ceiling
Variance assumed at ±2 wins from last-season record. Replace with the season-path projection once preview data is built.
Recent Form · last 10 games
Mixed
Three of five. Trending up, not yet hot.
Community pulse
No high-engagement r/cfb discussions tracked for this program in the last year.
The Pulse on Davenport University
What moved it — fall camp · last 14 days
Fanbase Health Index · Davenport University · medium confidence
Stable (49)
No player stats logged for this program yet — stats appear once the season is underway.
| Wk | Date | Us | Opp | Line | Opponent | Result | Record | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 30 | #295 | #411 | — | @Gannon | W 21–12 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| 3 | Sep 13 | #329 | #268 | — | @Truman State | L 27–28 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 4 | Sep 20 | #309 | #403 | — | @Northern Michigan | W 35–16 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| 5 | Sep 25 | #309 | #422 | — | Lincoln (CA) | T 0–0 | 2-1-1 | 1-0 |
| 6 | Oct 4 | #317 | #275 | — | @Grand Valley State University | L 14–37 | 2-2-1 | 1-1 |
| 7 | Oct 11 | #328 | #292 | — | Michigan Tech | L 14–16 | 2-3-1 | 1-2 |
| 8 | Oct 18 | #326 | #404 | — | @Wayne State (MI) | W 49–14 | 3-3-1 | 2-2 |
| 9 | Oct 25 | #307 | #421 | — | Roosevelt | W 75–23 | 4-3-1 | 3-2 |
| 10 | Nov 1 | #306 | #301 | — | Saginaw Valley State | W 31–17 | 5-3-1 | 4-2 |
| 11 | Nov 8 | #297 | #421 | — | Northern Michigan | L 45–47 | 5-4-1 | 4-3 |
| 12 | Nov 15 | #312 | #225 | — | Ferris State | L 23–44 | 5-5-1 | 4-4 |
Home-Field Advantage · Davenport University · 2018-present
Above-Average
57% home win rate vs 52% on the road. margin runs +7.8 better at home. Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex seats 2,000.
68°F average kickoff temp; 7% of games had measurable precipitation; 8 mph average wind.
Based on 27 home games with weather data.
All-Time Record
30-22-1
since 2021 · 5 seasons · .566 win rate
GLIAC Standing · 2025
5th in the GLIAC
Davenport University sits 5th of 8 in the GLIAC at 4-4. Mid-conference — moves up or down depend on rivalry results and the late-season closing run.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris State | 7-0 |
| 2 | Grand Valley State University | 5-2 |
| 3 | Saginaw Valley State | 5-2 |
| 4 | Michigan Tech | 4-3 |
| 5 | Davenport | 4-4 |
| 6 | Northern Michigan | 3-5 |
| 7 | Roosevelt | 1-6 |
| 8 | Wayne State (MI) | 0-7 |
Moment of the Year · Davenport University · 2025
Won 35-16 at Northern Michigan
Week 4 of 2025. The single game that defined the season's arc.