Valpo seeks turnaround in 2016

(STATS) - Valparaiso hopes to get back on track next season in an 11-game schedule that was announced Thursday. The Crusaders from the Pioneer Football League

(STATS) - Valparaiso hopes to get back on track next season in an 11-game schedule that was announced Thursday.

The Crusaders from the Pioneer Football League dropped to 1-9 last season. They went 4-8 in 2014, which was coach Dave Cecchini's first season and marked their best finish since 2007.

As they seek a turnaround in 2016, the Crusaders will play five home games at Brown Field: against Trinity International (Sept. 17) and PFL opponents Davidson (Sept. 24), Drake (Oct. 8), Butler (Oct. 29) and Jacksonville (Nov. 12).

2016 Valparaiso Schedule

Sept. 3, at Illinois State

Sept. 10, at Sacred Heart

Sept. 17, Trinity International

Sept. 24, Davidson* (Homecoming)

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Oct. 1, at Morehead State*

Oct. 8, Drake*

Oct. 15, at Stetson*

Oct. 22, at San Diego*

Oct. 29, Butler*

Nov. 5, at Dayton*

Nov. 12, Jacksonville*

* - Pioneer Football League game