Illinois Grizzlies Adult Minor League Football Team

09/06/2026

09/04/2026

Tonight we were pleased to be invited to Thornridge High Schools career day!

The event was a success. It was an honor to speak with the youth, staff, parents and future stars.

The Grizzlies and Thornridge have been in talks for more great things to come in the near future. We appreciate them and all they’ve done for us thus far.

GO FALCONS!!!!

08/31/2026

Year 2 for the MDFL!

08/31/2026

Good afternoon,

We have accepted a bid to play in the Alamo City Classic for a national championship.

Thank you all for your continued support more details to come

Good afternoon!! We would like to welcome the Midwest Developmental Football League 2 time runner-ups the Illinois Grizzlies to our 2027 event!!

08/30/2026

🏆 2026 MDFL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS — INDY BISON! 🏆

Congratulations to the Indy Bison on capturing the 2026 MDFL League Championship and completing an incredible 15-0 undefeated season!

The Bison secured the championship with a commanding 33-8 victory over the Illinois Grizzlies, who finished the season with an impressive 13-4 record.

The Grizzlies put together several strong drives and came away with some key defensive stops, but the Indy Bison’s offense and defense proved to be too much. From start to finish, the Bison played disciplined, physical football and delivered when it mattered most.

We would also like to congratulate the Illinois Grizzlies on an amazing season. Reaching the MDFL Championship Game is a tremendous accomplishment, and their players, coaches, and organization should be proud of everything they achieved this year.

For the Indy Bison, this season and year ends with a championship, a perfect 15-0 record, and a place in MDFL history.

The mission is complete. The championship belongs to THE HERD!

Congratulations to the undefeated 2026 MDFL League Champions—the Indy Bison!

15-0. UNDEFEATED. UNDISPUTED. CHAMPIONS. 🦬🏆

08/30/2026

Congratulations to the Indy Bison on winning the MDFL championship game last night and completing their undefeated season, arguably the best team in the country.

Illinois Grizzlies fall 33-8 in a hard fought game from beginning to end. Grizzlies but put a few impressive drives but was unable to finish those drives due to a stingy defense.

We finish our season 13-4 and league runner up. We are extremely proud of our athletes for their dedication, time, efforts and accomplishments this season. We love you guys and hope you return next season 💯💪🏾 💚🐻

Thank you to our fans for your amazing support throughout the year, we appreciate you all for supporting us throughout this season and without you all it wouldn’t be possible. We appreciate and love you all as well. I cannot thank you all enough for also your time and dedication.

Your Indy Bison is the 2026 Midwest Developmental Football League Champions defeating the Illinois Grizzlies 33-8

15-0 undefeated season! No forfeits!

What a season!!!

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

🏆🔥 MDFL 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND IS HERE! 🔥🏆

Two of the BEST TEAMS IN THE COUNTRY will collide this Saturday for the 2026 MDFL CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏈🏆

What a season it has been!

The MDFL is extremely proud of every organization that helped make the 2026 season a success. This year, we partnered with multiple leagues and organizations to help fill schedules, create crossover games, and bring together some of the BEST possible matchups in developmental football.

Now it all comes down to CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND! 🔥

This Saturday, we are looking to bring you THREE BIG-TIME GAMES!

🏆 2026 MDFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Nationally Ranked Indy Bison 🦬
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Nationally Ranked Illinois Grizzlies 🐻

🏈 COMMISSIONER BOWL
Nationally Ranked Kentuckiana Cavalry
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Decatur Bears

🔥 GRINDHARD PERFORMANCE BOWL
Currently under construction
Nationally Ranked Lexington Bengals
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Midwest Vengeance

Three games. One weekend. Some of the best organizations and talent in the region all coming together on one stage.

MDFL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND IS GOING TO BE A BANGER!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

We also want to give a HUGE thank you to our 2026 sponsors and partners for supporting the MDFL and helping make this season possible:

🤝 GrindHard Performance
🤝 Rhino Sports Agency
🤝 Scout 19

We appreciate every team, player, coach, staff member, sponsor, supporter, and fan who has been a part of the 2026 season.

ONE MORE WEEKEND. LET’S FINISH IT THE RIGHT WAY! 🏆🔥

08/22/2026

🏆 THE SEMIPRO GAMEDAY NATIONAL TOP 25 IS HERE!

The Detroit Ravens claim the No. 1 spot in the August 2026 National 11-Man Rankings, followed by the Racine Raiders, Tarpon Springs Pirates, Oklahoma Bears, and High Desert Rams rounding out the Top 5. From undefeated champions to proven national contenders, these are the organizations making their case among the best in the country.

Rankings create conversation. Winning settles it. Who’s ranked too high? Who’s being overlooked? And most importantly.....who’s ready to prove it on the field? 👀