The team competes at the NCAA Division III level and is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

[2] † Co-champions The Pioneers have made three appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs, with a combined record of 1–3.

[3] The AFCA Division III poll records are not well kept online, so the table will read "Unknown" if rankings weren't able to be found for that particular season.

From 1984 to 2001 the Chicago Bears of the National Football League used the Pioneers facilities for the team's annual preseason training camp.

The Bears cited strong facilities, as well as fewer distractions for the team due to the remoteness of Platteville.