Men's Football
Elmhurst University
NCAA D3 · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Elmhurst, IL
1-9
2026 record
17%
Win rate, 3yr
$23.0k
Avg net price
70%
Grad rate
The program
Mike Heffernan, Head coach · michael.heffernan@elmhurst.edu
Assistants: Anthony Grazinni · Cameron Celetti · Jake Tahaney · James Kenneally · Jonathan Ortiz (Team Manager) · Kenny Treschitta · Marshall Bell (Team Manager) · Mike Heffernan · Mike Henry
The roster · 2026
Parker Brandenberg
So. · Defensive Back
Troy, Mich.
Andrew Fox
So. · Wide Receiver
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Arael Borrero
So. · Offensive Line
Gary, Ind.
Lucas Fears
Fr. · Running Back
Westmont, Ill.
Preston Simard
So. · Wide Receiver
Frankfort, Ill.
Ryan Burton
Jr. · Linebacker
Palatine, Ill.
Giovanni Orestano
So. · Punter
Roselle, Ill.
Austin Long
Fr. · Wide Receiver
Vassar, Mich.
Joseph Leibrandt
Jr. · Running Back
Union, Ill.
Joe McCarthy
So. · Quarterback
Petoskey, Mich.
Will Zollers
So. · Defensive Back
Sugar Grove, Ill.
Roly Hebson
Fr. · Defensive Back
Andrey Acosta
Sr. · Quarterback
Yuma, Ariz.
Javon Manuel
Sr. · Offensive Line
Katy, Texas
Prentice Smith III
Fr. · Running Back
Plainfield, Ill.
Jaylon Thurman
Fr. · Offensive Line
South Holland, Ill.
Kadin Cornell
Sr. · Offensive Line
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Ethan Stewart
Sr. · Defensive Line
Lockport, Ill.
A sample of the roster.
Roster turnover
Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.
Where they're from
Cost & academics
Net cost after aid, by family income
SAT 25-75%
990-1260
Grad rate
70%
Admit rate
74%
Enrollment
3k
Also in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
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