The Wildcats reach 70 consecutive winning seasons, a record unmatched across all divisions of college football.
MCMINNVILLE, Ore., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Linfield University's football program has made history again. With a 41-0 victory over Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, the Wildcats secured their 70th consecutive winning season, extending the longest streak of winning seasons in college football history across all divisions.
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