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Augustana Football Turf Wars

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Rendering of new turf from Mammoth Sports Construction

Kirkeby-Over Stadium has been home to Augustana Football for 10 years. The current turf has served the Vikings well.

  • Augustana's first-ever playoff win Nov. 27, 2010
  • 2015 NSIC Champions - Undefeated 2019 season
  • Home of two-time NSIC Coach of the Year, Jerry Olszewski
  • 2019 NCAA Top Ten Award Winner, Kirby Hora
  • 2020 DII Rimington Trophy for Best Center, Jake Lacina
  • Home of current Minnesota Viking, 2019 Pro Bowl Fullback, C.J. Ham

The time has come to replace the turf to provide a safe practice and playing surface for Augustana student-athletes. 

Our goal is to raise $500,000 by March 31, 2020 so the football team can play on a new field in fall 2021.

2019 Team Runout
Augustana Head Coach Jerry Olszewski

Honorary Captains

CJ Ham
CJ Ham
Chad Greenway
Chad Greenway

Local Team Captains

Heinitz
Jim Heinitz
Evenson
Joe Evenson

100+ total teammates responsible for actively fundraising $5,000 each by reaching out to family, friends, alumni, teammates, co-workers or by making a gift themselves.

Current amount raised as of Dec. 29, 2020: $162,000

How to Donate

  • Donations may be made as a one-time payment or as a pledge over a five-year period.
  • To make a pledge, contact Robin Anderson-Thormodsgaard at robin.thormodsgaard@augie.edu or 605.274.5533
  • One-time payments can be made online, check or credit card. Go to augielink.com/turfwars or contact Emily Punt at emily.punt@augie.edu or 605.274.5236.
  • Any dollars raised over the $500,000 will go directly to the Augustana Football Program to be used on future projects.