Great traditions are developed over time. The heritage of Bethany College football has been assembled, season by season, beginning Nov. 14, 1893.

Bethany football has been competitive and exciting since 1902 when the Swedes went undefeated, beating the likes of Oklahoma University and Kansas State University. In those early days the legendary coach Bennie Owen led the teams that earned the title: "Terrible Swedes," a moniker still mentioned in the college's alma mater.

With a total of 15 games each year between varsity, junior varsity and scrimmages, every member of the Bethany squad gets the opportunity to play right away.

Since 2004:

• 1 named NAIA All-American Honorable Mention
• 4 named NAIA All-American Scholar Athletes
• Team ranked 5^th in NAIA in Pass Defense per game
• Team ranked 6^th in NAIA in 3^rd down conversions

• Six named NAIA All-American Scholar Athletes
• Six named to KCAC All-Conference Teams
• 11 named to KCAC Academic All-Conference
• Team ranked 2^nd in NAIA in Pass Defense per Game
• Team ranked 4^th in NAIA in Punt return yards per attempt

• Nine named to KCAC All-Conference teams.
• Team ranked 4^th in the NAIA in pass defense per game
• Team ranked 5^th in the KCAC in pass offense per game
• Team ranked 2^nd in the KCAC in pass defense per game
• Team ranked 3^rd in KCAC in kick return yards per attempt

	Several big plays weren't enough for the Swedes, as they fell to Tabor 27-41 Sept. 30.
	St. John's Military, Salina, presented the colors before the Swedes took the field Sept. 30, during Family Weekend.