The Ichabods played their home games on Foster Field in Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl in Topeka, Kansas, as they have done since 1928.

[2] The Ichabods were led by fifteenth-year head coach, Craig Schurig.

[3] Washburn has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association since 1989.

[4] The Ichabods entered the 2016 season after finishing with a 5–6 record overall and in conference play, under Schurig.

[5] On August 2, 2016 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Ichabods were chosen to finish in 8th place in both the Coaches Poll and in the Media Poll.