Matt Rahn

{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1982)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Matthew Rahn | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | current_team = DuPage Chaparrals | number =  | position = Head coach | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|01|14}} | birth_place = Wheaton, Illinois, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | high_school = Wheaton North (IL) | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 4 | weight_lbs = 310 | college = DuPage (2000–2001) Hastings (2002–2004) | undraftedyear = 2005 | pastteams = * Chicago Slaughter ({{CIFL Year|2007}}) * Milwaukee Bonecrushers ({{CIFL Year|2008}}) * Rock River Raptors ({{CIFL Year|2009}}) * Chicago Cardinals ({{CIFL Year|2010}}) * Wisconsin Wolfpack ({{CIFL Year|2010}}) * Cuiabá Arsenal (2010) * Northern Kentucky River Monsters (2011) * Cleveland Gladiators ({{AFL Year|2012}}) * Chicago Blitz ({{CIFL Year|2014}}) * Omaha Beef (2012-2014) * Chicago Blitz (2016)* * Sioux City Bandits ({{CIF Year|2015}}) | status = Active | pastcoaching = * Harper (2010) Offensive line coach * DuPage (2014–2019) Co-defensive coordinator & defensive line coach * DuPage (2020) Acting head coach * DuPage (2021–present) Head coach | pastadmin = * Cuiabá Arsenal (2010–2012) Football ambassador | highlights = * 1st Team All-CIFL ({{CIFL Year|2010}}) * Brazilian National Champion * 1st Team All-UIFL * CIF champion (2015) * First Team CIF Northern Conference ({{CIF Year|2017}}) * All-CIF Team (2017) * First Team CIF Northern Conference ({{CIF Year|2018}}) | afl = 12282 }}

'''Matthew Rahn''' (born January 14, 1982) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, a position he had held since 2020. Rahn has led the DuPage Chaparrals to five consecutive NJCAA Diviiison III National Football Championships, from 2021 to 2025.

==College career== Rahn attended the College of DuPage, where he was a member of the football team. His play earned him a scholarship to Hastings College in Nebraska.

==Professional career==

===Chicago Slaughter=== In 2007, Rahn began playing professionally for the Chicago Slaughter of the Continental Indoor Football League. The Slaughter was in its inaugural season led by ex-Chicago Bears player, Steve McMichael. Rahn played nose tackle.

===Milwaukee Bonecrushers=== In 2008, Rahn played for the Milwaukee Bonecrushers of the CIFL, where he was moved to primarily Guard and Tight end, as well as reserve defensive lineman.

===Rock River Raptors=== In 2009, Rahn played for the Rock River Raptors of the Continental Indoor Football League.

===Chicago Cardinals=== In 2010, Rahn played for the Chicago Cardinals also of the CIFL.

===Wisconsin Wolfpack=== Because of financial reasons, Rahn opted out of his contract with the Cardinals to find a better opportunity. He signed with the Wisconsin Wolfpack, who would eventually play in the 2010 CIFL Championship Game, where they lost to the Cincinnati Commandos 54–40. He was named a 1st Team All-CIFL lineman at the end of the season.

===Cuiabá Arsenal=== In 2010, Rahn signed with the Cuiabá Arsenal in Brazil. They won the 2010 national championship, and finished second in 2011.

===Northern Kentucky River Monsters=== In 2011, Rahn signed with the Northern Kentucky River Monsters of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. He was named 1st Team All-UIFL Offensive Lineman, while helping his team to an 11–3 regular season record.

===Cleveland Gladiators=== Rahn signed with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League for the 2012 season.<ref>{{cite news |title='Hurricane Matt' leads area football stars on Arena Football League rosters |url=http://triblocal.com/wheaton/2012/02/23/hurricane-matt-leads-area-football-stars-on-arena-football-league-rosters/ |author=Jeff Vorva |newspaper=Chicago Tribune |date=February 23, 2012 |accessdate=March 22, 2012}}</ref>

===Omaha Beef=== Rahn signed with the Omaha Beef in the middle of the 2012 season. He then played the 2013 and 2014 seasons with them also.

===Sioux City Bandits=== Rahn played the 2015 and 2016 season with the Sioux City Bandits of Champions Indoor Football. On February 22, 2017, in late February Rahn was talked out of retirement and re-signed for the 2017 season. Rahn signed back with the Sioux City Bandits for the 2018 season, as the oldest player in the league helped his team to the Championship game while earning First Team CIF North honors.

==Coaching career== Since 2020, Rahn has been the head football coach at his alma mater, the College of DuPage. He has led the DuPage Chaparrals to five consecutive NJCAA Division III National Football Championships, from 2021 to 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nunez |first=Lou Jr. |title=College of DuPage wins fifth consecutive national championship in Red Grange Bowl |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2021/05/19/saddleback-college-to-replace-gaucho-mascot-with-a-bobcat/ |newspaper=Daily Herald |location=Arlington Heights, Illinois |date=December 6, 2025 |access-date=December 9, 2025 }}</ref>

==Head coaching record== {{CFB Yearly Record Start | type = coach | team = | conf = | bowl = | poll = D3 }} {{CFB Yearly Record Subhead | name = DuPage Chaparrals | conf = NJCAA independent | startyear = 2020 | endyear = single }} {{CFB Yearly Record Entry | championship = | year = 2020–21 | name = No team—COVID-19 | overall = | conference = | confstanding = | bowlname = | bowloutcome = | bcsbowl = | ranking = | ranking2 = no }} {{CFB Yearly Record Subhead | name = DuPage Chaparrals | conf = NJCAA Division III independent | startyear = 2021 | endyear = }} {{CFB Yearly Record Entry | championship = national | year = 2021 | name = DuPage | overall = 9–2 | conference = | confstanding = | bowlname = Red Grange Bowl | bowloutcome = W | bcsbowl = | ranking = 1 | ranking2 = no }} {{CFB Yearly Record Entry | championship = national | year = 2022 | name = DuPage | overall = 9–2 | conference = | confstanding = | bowlname = Red Grange Bowl | bowloutcome = W | bcsbowl = | ranking = 1 | ranking2 = no }} {{CFB Yearly Record Entry | championship = national | year = 2023 | name = DuPage | overall = 11–1 | conference = | confstanding = | bowlname = Red Grange Bowl | bowloutcome = W | bcsbowl = | ranking = 1 | ranking2 = no }} {{CFB Yearly Record Entry | championship = national | year = 2024 | name = DuPage | overall = 11–1 | conference = | confstanding = | bowlname = Red Grange Bowl | bowloutcome = W | bcsbowl = | ranking = 1 | ranking2 = no }} {{CFB Yearly Record Entry | championship = national | year = 2025 | name = DuPage | overall = 8–2 | conference = | confstanding = | bowlname = Red Grange Bowl | bowloutcome = W | bcsbowl = | ranking = 1 | ranking2 = no }} {{CFB Yearly Record Subtotal | name = DuPage | overall = 48–8 | confrecord = }} {{CFB Yearly Record End | overall = 48–8 | bowls = no | poll = no | polltype = }}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [https://gochapsgo.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/matthew-rahn/398 DuPage profile]

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