| Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) | |
| Established | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Association | NAIA |
| Members | 13 |
| Sports fielded | Football only |
| Region | Midwestern United States |
| Commissioner | James D. Houdeshell |
| Website | www |
| Locations | |
The Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NAIA. Member institutions are located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Missouri. The MSFA was organized in 1993, and on-field competition began in 1994. The MSFA is divided into two leagues, The Mideast and the Midwest.
Charter members included Geneva College, Lindenwood University, Malone College, Olivet Nazarene University, Saint Xavier University, Taylor University, Tiffin University, Trinity International University, the University of Findlay, Urbana University, and Westminster College.
MSFA member schools have won eight NAIA National Championships since the inception of the league in 1993. An MSFA team has played in each of the last seven championships, winning six of the seven, including each of the last three. The two MSFA division champions earn an automatic bid to the NAIA National Championship Series.
National Championship appearances[]
| Year | MSFA Member | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Findlay (OH) | Central Washington | Tie | 21-21 |
| 1997 | Findlay (OH) | Willamette | Won | 14-7 |
| 1998 | Olivet Nazarene (IL) | Azusa Pacific (CA) | Lost | 17-14 |
| 2004 | Saint Francis (IN) | Carroll (MT) | Lost | 15-13 (2 OT) |
| 2005 | Saint Francis (IN) | Carroll (MT) | Lost | 27-10 |
| 2006 | Saint Francis (IN) | Sioux Falls (SD) | Lost | 23-19 |
| 2011 | Saint Xavier (IL) | Carroll (MT) | Won | 24-20 |
| 2012 | Marian (IN) | Morningside (IA) | Won | 30-27 (OT) |
| 2013 | Grand View (IA) | Cumberlands (KY) | Won | 35-23 |
| 2014 | Marian (IN) | Southern Oregon | Lost | 55-31 |
| 2015 | Marian (IN) | Southern Oregon | Won | 31-14 |
| 2016 | Saint Francis (IN) | Baker (KS) | Won | 38-17 |
| 2017 | Saint Francis (IN) | Reinhardt (GA) | Won | 24-13 |
Member schools[]
Current members[]
In 2019, Indiana Wesleyan and Lawrence Tech will begin conference play as members of the Mideast League. In order to retain balance between the two leagues, Lindenwood-Belleville and Missouri Baptist shifted divisions to play in the Midwest League.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined | Primary Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mideast League | ||||||
| Concordia University | Ann Arbor, Michigan | 1963 | 1,055 | Cardinals | 2011 | Wolverine–Hoosier |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, Indiana | 1920 | 15,872 | Wildcats | 2019 | Crossroads |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, Michigan | 1932 | 4,154 | Blue Devils | 2019 | Wolverine–Hoosier |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, Indiana | 1851 | 1,800 | Knights | 2007 | Crossroads |
| University of Saint Francis (IN) | Fort Wayne, Indiana | 1890 | 1,883 | Cougars | 1998 | Crossroads |
| Siena Heights University | Adrian, Michigan | 1919 | 2,274 | Saints | 2012 | Wolverine–Hoosier |
| Taylor University | Upland, Indiana | 1846 | 1,887 | Trojans | 1994 | Crossroads |
| Midwest League | ||||||
| Lindenwood University – Belleville | Belleville, Illinois | 2003 | 1,900 | Lynx | 2015 | American Midwest |
| Missouri Baptist University | St. Louis, Missouri | 1828 | 2,800 | Spartans | 2015 | American Midwest |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais, Illinois | 1907 | 4,666 | Tigers | 1994 | Chicagoland |
| Robert Morris University | Chicago, Illinois | 1913 | 3,156 | Eagles | 2013 | Chicagoland |
| St. Ambrose University | Davenport, Iowa | 1882 | 3,343 | Fighting Bees | 1996 | Chicagoland |
| University of St. Francis (IL) | Joliet, Illinois | 1920 | 3,352 | Fighting Saints | 1999 | Chicagoland |
| Saint Xavier University | Chicago, Illinois | 1846 | 5,028 | Cougars | 1994 | Chicagoland |
| Trinity International University | Deerfield, Illinois | 1897 | 2,730 | Trojans | 1994 | Chicagoland |
Former members[]
| Institution | Location | Founded | Nickname | Joined | Left | Primary Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Findlay | Findlay, Ohio | 1882 | Oilers | 1994 | 1998 | Great Lakes (NCAA D-II) |
| Geneva College | Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | 1848 | Golden Tornadoes | 1994 | 2007 | Presidents (NCAA D-III) |
| Grand View University | Des Moines, Iowa | 1896 | Vikings | 2009 | 2015 | Heart of America |
| Iowa Wesleyan College | Mount Pleasant, Iowa | 1842 | Tigers | 1996 | 2012 | St. Louis (NCAA D-III) |
| Lindenwood University | St. Charles, Missouri | 1827 | Lions | 1994 | 1996 | Mid-America (NCAA D-II) |
| Malone University | Canton, Ohio | 1892 | Pioneers | 1994 | 2011 | Great Lakes (NCAA D-II) |
| McKendree University | Lebanon, Illinois | 1828 | Bearcats | 1998 | 2011 | Great Lakes Valley (NCAA D-II) |
| Ohio Dominican University | Columbus, Ohio | 1911 | Panthers | 2004 | 2009 | Great Lakes (NCAA D-II) |
| Quincy University | Quincy, Illinois | 1860 | Hawks | 2003 | 2012 | Great Lakes Valley (NCAA D-II) |
| Tiffin University | Tiffin, Ohio | 1888 | Dragons | 1994 | 2002 | Great Lakes (NCAA D-II) |
| Trine University | Angola, Indiana | 1884 | Thunder | 1996 | 2003 | Michigan (NCAA D-III) |
| Urbana University | Urbana, Ohio | 1850 | Blue Knights | 1994 | 2008 | Mountain East (NCAA D-II) |
| Waldorf College | Forest City, Iowa | 1903 | Warriors | 2009 | 2014 | North Star |
| Walsh University | North Canton, Ohio | 1960 | Cavaliers | 1996 | 2011 | Great Lakes (NCAA D-II) |
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, Pennsylvania | 1852 | Titans | 1994 | 1998 | Presidents (NCAA D-III) |
| William Penn University | Oskaloosa, Iowa | 1873 | Statesmen | 2002 | 2015 | Heart of America |
Membership timeline[]
Mideast League Midwest League
Sports[]
The MSFA sponsors teams only in football. For other sports, MSFA-member schools are affiliated with a variety of other conferences; including the American Midwest Conference, the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, the Crossroads League, and the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference.
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