They participate in Division II sports within the NCAA.

The team plays their home games in Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl, located on the Washburn campus in Topeka, Kansas.

Washburn's football program dates back to 1890.

Under Craig Schurig, the Ichabods have appeared in the Division II playoffs in 2005, 2007, and 2011; and competed in bowl games in 2004, 2010, 2016, and 2017.

[2] Source:[3] Official record (including any NCAA imposed vacates and forfeits) against all current MIAA opponents as of the end of the 2015 season: The Ichabods have played their home games in Yager Stadium since 1928.