The 2018 Valparaiso Crusaders football team represented Valparaiso University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by fifth-year head coach Dave Cecchini and played their home games at Brown Field. They competed in the Pioneer Football League. They finished the season 2–9, 2–6 in PFL play to finish in a three-way tie for seventh place.
The PFL released their preseason all-PFL team on July 30, 2018, with the Crusaders having three players selected.[1]
Offense
Tom Schofield – OLDefense
Nick Turner – LBSpecial teams
Bailey Gessinger – RET
The PFL released their preseason coaches poll on July 31, 2018, with the Crusaders predicted to finish in a tie for fourth place.[2]
| 1 | San Diego | 81 (9) | |
| 2 | Dayton | 72 (1) | |
| 3 | Drake | 58 | |
| T–4 | Butler | 48 | |
| T–4 | Valparaiso | 48 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 47 | |
| 7 | Marist | 44 | |
| 8 | Morehead State | 22 | |
| 9 | Stetson | 19 | |
| 10 | Davidson | 11 |
See also: 2018 Duquesne Dukes football team.
See also: 2018 Youngstown State Penguins football team.
See also: 2018 Davidson Wildcats football team.
See also: 2018 Dayton Flyers football team.
See also: 2018 Butler Bulldogs football team and Hoosier Helmet Trophy.
See also: 2018 Morehead State Eagles football team.
See also: 2018 Drake Bulldogs football team.
See also: 2018 Marist Red Foxes football team.
See also: 2018 Jacksonville Dolphins football team.
See also: 2018 Stetson Hatters football team.