Team History
Moved up to the FBS in 1987, they won the MAC Conference Championship for their first and only time in 2005. They have won 8 games exactly once since moving up and have played in 3 bowl games. It has been 7 seasons since their last trip to the postseason, but Moorhead arguably just put up their best seasons since then. We'll see if they can break through this year.
Quick Facts
Peak of Program
The Terry Bowden run in the mid 2010's. They won at least 5 games for five consecutive seasons, won their only bowl game ever, and played in two of the three bowl games they have ever played.
Rock Bottom
In the 5 year stretch from 2019-2023 they went a combined 7-47. For the first three years of that run they were bottom 11 nationally in offense and defense each season.
Best Ever Player
Jason Taylor (DE, 1993-1996): 2 time first team all conference in the MAC. He also played for the basketball team, averaging 8 points and 5 rebounds his sophmore season.
Best Ever Coach
Jim Dennison (1973-1985): There last coach with a winning record and their all time winningest coach. Led them to the D2 championship game at his peak.
Stadium
InfoCision Stadium
First Season
1891
Enrollment
15,000