The 2018 Valparaiso Crusaders football team represented

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in the

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. They were led by fifth-year head coach

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and played their home games at Brown Field. They competed in the

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. They finished the season 2–9, 2–6 in PFL play to finish in a three-way tie for seventh place.

Preseason

Preseason All-PFL team

The PFL released their preseason all-PFL team on July 30, 2018, with the Crusaders having three players selected. Offense Tom Schofield – OL Defense Nick Turner – LB Special teams Bailey Gessinger – RET

Preseason coaches poll

The PFL released their preseason coaches poll on July 31, 2018, with the Crusaders predicted to finish in a tie for fourth place.

Schedule

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Game summaries

At Duquesne

At Youngstown State

Truman State

Davidson

At Dayton

Butler

At Morehead State

Drake

At Marist

Jacksonville

At Stetson

References

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