The team competes in the NCAA Division III and a member of the American Rivers Conference (ARC).

[2] Wartburg's first football team was fielded in 1929 with varsity play starting in 1935.

[3] The team plays its home games at Walston-Hoover stadium in Waverly, Iowa.

The Knights have appeared in the NCAA Division III playoffs 17 times, most recently in 2024.

The Knights have won 20 conference championships † Co-champions Best Defensive Player in Division III [7] As of the completion of 2024[8] Following the 2024 season, Wartburg has been ranked in the final D3football.com Poll 13 times and the AFCA Coaches Poll 4 times.