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Team History
The program won the FCS national championship in 2002 and promptly moved up to FBS football in 2007. They have been one of the marquee programs of CUSA since joining in 2014, making a bowl game in 10 out of 11 seasons while winning 2 conference championships. Lately they have become known for their great passing attack, ranking in the top 25 nationally in passing yards per game for the past 4 seasons.
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Quick Facts
Peak of Program
In 2015/2016 they won 23 games, 2 conference titles, 2 bowl games, and finished each season with a top 3 scoring offense nationally.
Rock Bottom
In 2009 they went winless with the average margin of defeat being nearly 20 points per game.
Best Ever Player
Brandon Doughty (QB, 2011-2015): Program career leader in passing yards and passing TD's. Led team to only AP ranking appearance in school history.
Best Ever Coach
Jeff Brohm (2014-2016): The only coach here to win 10 games and the only coach to win a conference title. And he did each twice.
Stadium
Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium
First Season
1908
Enrollment
16,000