Dutch play road-heavy football schedule in 2026

PELLA—Three consecutive non-conference road games to start the season sets up a home opener on Homecoming for the Central College football team in 2026. Central opens the season September 5 with its first trip to Gustavus Adophus College (Minn.) since 1995. The Dutch are 3-1 all time against the Gusties. The Dutch are back in Minnesota the following weekend at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul. The Dutch are 2-0 against the Eagles, most recently winning 42-13 in Pella during the 2019 season. Making a rare trip to the South, Central travels to Jackson, Mississippi to play Belhaven University…