Millikin football aims to build on first-year gains under coach Billy Riebock
In his second season, coach Billy Riebock looks to keep Millikin football improving after three wins in 2025 following winless campaigns.
Millikin University’s football program entered its second year under head coach Billy Riebock with a focus on sustained growth. After guiding the team to three wins in 2025—its first successes after winless 2023 and 2024 campaigns—Riebock highlighted the importance of constant development on and off the field and a commitment to playing for one another. He noted that the roster has grown from 47 to 178 players and that the coaching staff has doubled in size, providing new resources for the program.
Riebock pledged to honor his promise to fans by delivering a competitive team that makes alumni proud. The 2026 season begins on the road at the University of Olivet in Michigan on Sept. 3, with a challenging conference opener against No. 5 Wheaton College on Sept. 19.
Why it matters
Local fans and alumni watch the program’s turnaround, which could boost school spirit and community support.
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