Fourteen University of Dayton football players have been named to the 2024 NFF Hampshire Honor Society for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better throughout their college careers.

By the Numbers
  • 1,988 players from 339 schools qualified for the society this year.
  • Dayton has been part of the Hampshire Society for all 18 classes and is one of 23 institutions with this achievement.
Yes, But

This recognition is limited to academic achievement and does not factor in athletic performance.

State of Play
  • Dayton is the only school from the Pioneer Football League in the Hampshire Honor Society.
  • The top five institutions with total honorees over the 18-year span include Brown, Dayton, Johns Hopkins, Nebraska Wesleyan, and Yale.
What's Next

The Dayton football program continues to maintain a strong presence in academic excellence and athletic achievement.

Bottom Line

Dayton's football team's consistent recognition in the Hampshire Honor Society underlines the university's commitment to fostering scholar-athletes across different disciplines.