Airman 1st Class Rae Perry, USAF, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Team History
A historic football program at the mid major level, the Pirates have won 7 conference championships and have had 20 All Americans. They have one of the more passionate fanbases at this level, regularly averaging 35,000+ fans at home games. With NIL becoming more prominent, don't be surprised if this team is able to consistently stay towards the top of the standings.
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Quick Facts
Peak of Program
In 1991 the team dropped the opener then rattled off 11 wins in a row over teams like Memphis, UCF, South Carolina, Syracuse, Pitt, Tulane, Vtech, Cincinnati, and NC State. Finishing 9th in the final AP Poll.
Rock Bottom
In 2019 they went 1-7 in conference for the 3rd time in 4 years after firing a beloved coach.
Best Ever Player
Robert Jones (LB, 1988-1991): A third team All american in 1990, before becoming a unanimous All american on the 1991 team that finished the season in the top 10.
Best Ever Coach
Steve Logan (1992-2002): Nobody has coached more seasons or won more games at this school than this man. In 1999 they beat WVU, Duke, South Carolina, NC State, and #9 Miami.
Stadium
Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium
First Season
1932
Enrollment
28,000