Valparaiso Beacons

Overview

Stadium: Brown Field (Valparaiso University)

League: NCAA Division I FCS

Head Coach: Landon Fox

Team Mascot: Beacon (Golden Retriever), Blaze (Chocolate Labrador Retriever)

Year Opened: 1919

Capacity: 5000

City / State: Valparaiso, Indiana

Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

Hoosier Helmet Trophy

Rival Team: Butler Bulldogs

The rivalry between the Valparaiso Crusaders and the Butler Bulldogs began on October 1, 1927, with a 58-0 win for the Bulldogs. Butler has won double the amount of games in the series against the Crusaders. The Hoosier Helmet Trophy was created to intensify and cement the rivalry in 2006.

Valparaiso Crusaders Tailgate Guide

Atmosphere

The school has a ban on alcohol so it cannot be consumed while tailgating before games.

Valparaiso Crusaders Stadium Guide

Things to check out

Hoosier Helmet Trophy

The rivalry between the Valparaiso Crusaders and the Butler Bulldogs began on October 1, 1927, with a 58-0 win for the Bulldogs. Butler has won double the amount of games in the series against the Crusaders. The Hoosier Helmet Trophy was created to intensify and cement the rivalry in 2006.