Team History
Launched as a club sport in 1989, joined D3 in 1991, then joining FBS by 1996...only to be controversially shut down in 2014 over budget woes. After a massive grassroots uproar and $45 M in fundraising they roared back 2 years later. Bill Clark finished 3 games above .500 each of the next 5 seasons before stepping away. In 2021 they left ancient Legion Field behind for the sleek new 47K seat Protective Stadium downtown.
Quick Facts
Peak of Program
In 2018, their 2nd season back from hiatus, they won 11 games and the CUSA Conference Championship. They had the 7th ranked defense in FBS that season.
Rock Bottom
2014 was their 10th season in a row without a winning record, then the program was terminated for 2 years. The program appeared to be over at this time.
Best Ever Player
Roddy White (WR, 2001-2004): A third team All American his senior season where he had 1452 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Best Ever Coach
Bill Clark (2014-2021): Stuck with the school through the 2 years they didn't have a team, and then rattled off the 4 winningest seasons in school history right after.
Stadium
Protective Stadium
First Season
1991
Enrollment
22,000