Team History
The program started in 1924, stopped for WW2, then didn't resume play until 1981. They were a power at the FCS level then, winning 6 national championships. In 2014 they moved up to the FBS and joined the Sun Belt where they have been pretty consistent, reaching a bowl in 7 out of 11 seasons. This will be Clay Helton's 4th season, looking to build on 8 wins last year.
Quick Facts
Peak of Program
In their last game as an FCS program they beat the Gators in the swamp. Then in their first season as an FBS program they ran the table in the Sun Belt and won the conference championship.
Rock Bottom
The Tyson Summers era accounts for 2 of their 3 worst seasons at the FBS level. The 2017 team started 0-9.
Best Ever Player
Adrian Peterson (RB, 1998-2001): No no the other one. Still amazing, he had 1800+ yards and 19+ touchdowns all 4 years of college. Four time first team all FCS.
Best Ever Coach
Paul Johnson (1997-2001): In 5 seasons he went 62-10. Winning a conference title each seasons as well as 2 FCS national championships.
Stadium
Allen E. Paulson Stadium
First Season
1910
Enrollment
26,000