Buccaneers Batten Down the Hatches: Football Edges Rockford in Season Opener

BELOIT, WI – Under the lights at Strong Stadium this evening, Beloit College opened its 2026 football campaign with a gritty 14-12 victory over Rockford University. In a defensive battle that came down to the final whistle, the Buccaneers used a dominant second-quarter surge and a resilient defensive effort to secure their first win of the season. The game began with Rockford striking first. At the 6:19 mark of the opening period, Malik Gordon found the end zone on a 1-yard plunge. However, a sign of things to come occurred on the extra-point attempt: Beloit’s Aden Champagne (Hollywood, FL) broke…