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St Francis Red Flash

The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash football team represents St. Francis University located in Loretto, Pennsylvania. The Red Flash are a member of the NCAA Division III Presidents' Athletic Conference, which they joined in 2026. Previously St. Francis was a member of the NCAA FCS Northeast Conference. The Red Flash play their home games at DeGol Field in Loretto and are currently coached by for former NFL player Chris Villarrial, who played mainly as a reserve offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears.

On March 24, 2025, St. Francis announced that the school would depart the FCS Northeast Conference and join Division III, beginning in 2026.

Affiliations[]

  • 2026-present - Presidents' Athletic Conference (NCAA Division III)
  • 1996-2025 - Northeast Conference (NCAA FCS/1-AA)
  • 1993-1995 - NCAA 1-AA independent
  • 1992 - NCAA Division III independent
  • 1989-1991 - Atlantic Collegiate Football Conference (NCAA Division III)
  • 1978-1988 - NCAA Division III independent

Seasons[]

2020s[]

Season Coach Record
2026 Chris Villarrial
2025 Chris Villarrial 0-11
2024 Chris Villarrial 4-7
2023 Chris Villarrial 4-6
2022 Chris Villarrial 9-3
2021 Chris Villarrial 5-6
2020 Chris Villarrial none

2010s[]

Season Coach Record
2019 Chris Villarrial 6-6
2018 Chris Villarrial 4-7
2017 Chris Villarrial 5-6
2016 Chris Villarrial 7-5
2015 Chris Villarrial 7-4
2014 Chris Villarrial 5-6
2013 Chris Villarrial 5-6
2012 Chris Villarrial 5-6
2011 Chris Villarrial 2-9
2010 Chris Villarrial 1-10

2000s[]

Season Coach Record
2009 Dave Opfar 2-9
2008 Dave Opfar 0-11
2007 Dave Opfar 3-7
2006 Dave Opfar 3-8
2005 Dave Opfar 3-8
2004 Dave Opfar 3-8
2003 Dave Opfar 1-9
2002 Dave Opfar 2-8
2001 Dave Jaumotte 0-10
2000 Dave Jaumotte 0-11

1990s[]

Season Coach Record
1999 Dave Jaumotte 2-9
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990

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