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Alex G. from Charlotte, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Team History

Didn't start playing football at any level until 2013, and quickly made the jump up to FBS in 2015. The new kids on the block have struggled to find any level of sustained success so far, in 10 seasons they have made 1 bowl appearance. But there may be reason for optimism, as the new coaching hire Tim Albin has won 10+ games and a bowl each of the previous 3 years at Ohio before taking this job.

Quick Facts

Peak of Program

Has to be 2019...by process of elimination. Their only bowl game came in the first year of Will Healy's tenure. Definitely was room for optimism after that season, compared to the others.

Rock Bottom

In 2017 they went 1-11, including an FCS loss. Senior night saw an attendance of 8,300.

Best Ever Player

Alex Highsmith (DE, 2016-2019): 2 time first team all conference in CUSA, combining for 40 TFL's in those two seasons. Finished 2019 with 14.5 sacks and a 3rd team All American selection.

Best Ever Coach

Will Healy (2019-2022): That's saying something, 15-24 over 4 seasons is the best they've seen. God bless these fans.

Stadium

Jerry Richardson Stadium

First Season

2013

Enrollment

30,000