BUFFALO, N.Y. — D'Youville University is gearing up to launch its 22nd varsity sport, Sprint Football, for the Fall 2026 semester.

Sprint football is a unique variation of traditional football — defined by its weight limit of 178 pounds or less — and emphasizes speed, agility, and technique over size and strength, resulting in fast-paced, strategic gameplay. The sport is governed by the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) and the Midwest Sprint Football League (MSFL), and it is continuing to grow in popularity.

“The addition of sprint football highlights the exciting momentum of D’Youville Athletics,” Ona Halladay, Vice President for Athletics and Planning, said in a statement announcing the news. “This program will create new opportunities for student-athletes, enrich the student e

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