Barton added as O-Line coach to football staff
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University football coach Tim Mathis announces the addition of new offensive line coach Chris Barton to the Phoenix staff.
Cumberland University announces Fall 2021 Football Schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced the 2021 football schedule this week, which includes five home games and three games set against Mid-South Sun Division opponents.
Sheppard named NAIA All-American Honorable Mention
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland sophomore running back Treylon Sheppard was named NAIA All-American Honorable Mention, as released by the national office.
Four Phoenix football players garner All-Conference accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University running back Treylon Sheppard was voted First Team All-Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division and Josh Mathis, Kaleb Witherspoon, and Chase Whittemore earned Second Team honors, as released Thursday by the league office.
Cumberland wins season finale 14-9 against Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn.-- The Cumberland Football team (2-5, 2-5 MSC) finished the season off with a big home win on Senior Day and Homecoming over Campbellsville (1-6, 1-6 MSC).
Sheppard earns MSC Offensive Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn.-- Cumberland sophomore running back Treylon Sheppard's career-night against Bethel earns him Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
Phoenix hold on to defeat the Wildcats, 41-38
MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Sophomore Treylon Sheppard carried the rock 47 times for 280 yards and three scores as the Phoenix rack up 457 yards of offense in the 41-38 win at Wildcat Stadium over Bethel.
Cumberland struggles on the road, falls to Pikeville 38-13
PIKEVILLE, Ky.-- Cumberland played Pikeville close at the start of the game, leading the Bears 13-7 at the end of the first quarter. The wheels fell off from that point on, with Pikeville shutting out the Cumberland offense and scoring 31 unanswered points. The Cumberland Football team (0-5) fell 38-17 to Pikeville (2-2) on the road.
Leddon Earns Defensive Player of the Week Honors
LEBANON, Tenn.- Cumberland's Champ Leddon garners Mid-South Bluegrass Division Defensive Player of the Week honors, as announced by the league office.
