Coach Chris Silva

Follower of Christ • Husband • Father • OC/WRs Coach at Morningside University • Hardin-Simmons football alum • RGV, TX raised • Luke 12:48 • #PoundTheStone⚒

[Casey Jacobsen @CoachCJake]

PLAYER GEAR STORE IS UP! Get your swag for the 2026 season!
https://t.co/YpoCJuaNxW

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

PLAYER GEAR STORE IS LIVE! It will close in a couple of weeks so don't miss out!

🔗https://t.co/QydqkDVOPM

[Coach Chris Silva @CoachCSilva]

Come camp with the 'Stangs! Get coached up and earn an opportunity to join one of the best football programs in the nation!

📅July 26th
🕑1PM-4PM
🎟️$59

🔗https://t.co/sVN1fID1N2

[Division 1 Rejects @D1_Rejects]

NAIA’s most dangerous passing attacks

Here are the top teams in the country from this season when it came to scoring through the air 🙌

#D1R | #NAIAFB

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

🚨SCHEDULE DROP🚨
With our first Spring practice being today, let's look ahead and see what our guys are working towards! The Mustangs will start next season with back to back night games at home! Let's make sure Elwood Olsen is rockin' under the lights!
#RAREbreed

[Coach Chris Silva @CoachCSilva]

One of the things we try to teach our players is that men live a life of significance and not just success. I love that we have young men wanting to serve, not just their own communities, but the world as well. #RAREbreed

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

This week, some of our men are in Uganda for one of our annual Spring Break mission trips. They are having a great time serving the community!

[Casey Jacobsen @CoachCJake]

Gotta do a little sight seeing when on a mission trip! #RareBreed

[Coach Chris Silva @CoachCSilva]

I appreciate y’all letting me stop by! Great coaches and great young men.

[Gretna East Football @GriffFootball]

We appreciate @CoachCSilva & @MsideFootball for stopping by to talk to our 2027’s. #RAREbreed

[Coach Chris Silva @CoachCSilva]

Mustangs joining the family today, our most recent webstore is now live! Get yourself some gear while you can!
🔗https://t.co/XP79K6xviL

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

This year, we are heading back to Uganda for our Spring Break Mission Trip and we need some help funding the trip! Head down to Brekky's in downtown Sioux City this Saturday (Jan. 10th) from 7am-2pm when a portion of every sale will go towards the trip!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

🚨FINAL RANKING🚨
The Mustangs finish the season ranked in the top 10 coming in at 8th! #RAREbreed

[Daniel Ver Steeg @DanielVSPxP]

A complete list of NAIA & NCAA football programs with a playoff qualifying streak of 22+ years in playoff CFB history.

Mount Union (1992-2025) (33 years) (DIII)
Morningside (2004-2025) (22 years) (NAIA)

You want to play meaningful football when it gets cold? Come to Mside!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

Here are some of the things the Mustangs accomplished in 2025!

9-3 Overall Record
22nd Consecutive Year in Playoffs
GPAC Champs (back to back, 14th in last 15 seasons)
6 All-Americans
15 All-GPAC
GPAC OPOY
The Only NAIA All-State Good Works Team Member
19 NAIA Scholar Athletes

[Coach Chris Silva @CoachCSilva]

That's TWO All-American WRs for the 'Stangs this season! There's not a better place to play offense than for Morningside! #RunWithTheHerd

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

The Mustangs had 6 players named to the VSN All-America teams! Congratulations men!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

The Mustangs had 6 players named to the VSN All-America teams! Congratulations men!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

Congratulations to Morningside WR Drew Sellon for being named to the Associated Press All-American 1st team! #RareBreed

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

Congratulations to Morningside DE Cale Pittenger for being named to the Associated Press All-American 2nd team! #RareBreed

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

Congratulations to Morningside QB Zack Chevalier for being named to the Associated Press All-American 1st team! #RareBreed

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

‼️ALL AMERICAN ‼️
Congratulations to Morningside Quarterback Zack Chevalier on being named to the AFCA All-American third team. Chevalier completed 68% of his passes for 3862 yards and 42 touchdowns this season. #RareBreed

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

‼️ALL AMERICAN ‼️
Congratulations to Morningside linebacker Blake Bellamy on being named to the AFCA All-American third team. Bellamy recorded 79 tackles, 2 sacks, and a pick 6 for the Mustang defense this season! #RareBreed