Alfred Saxons football
Football team of Alfred University
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The Alfred Saxons football program represents Alfred University in college football. The team competes as the NCAA Division III level as a member of the Empire 8 conference. The Saxons play home games at the 3,000-seat Merril Field at Yunevich Stadium in Alfred, New York.[1] The team's head coach is Bob Rankl, who has held that position since the 2014 season, and is the program's fifth head coach since 1937.[2]
12th season, 68–51 (.571)
| Alfred Saxons football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1895 |
| Athletic director | Deb Stewart |
| Head coach | Bob Rankl 12th season, 68–51 (.571) |
| Location | Alfred, New York |
| Stadium | Yunevich Stadium (capacity: 3,000) |
| Field | Merrill Field |
| NCAA division | Division III |
| Conference | Empire 8 |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| All-time record | 560–421–45 (.568) |
| Conference championships | |
| 9 (1970, 1971, 1972, 1981, 1989, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2020) | |
| Consensus All-Americans | 84 |
| Mascot | Saxon |
| Website | gosaxons.com |
History
The program was formed in 1895 under coach George Hill. Early teams faced turmoil, with 22 coaches in the program's first 40 years. The program first found stability under coach Alex Yunevich, who has the most coaching wins in school history with 177.[3] The team joined the Empire 8 in 1964, briefly leaving in 1990 before rejoining in 1999.
Postseason appearances
NCAA Division III playoffs
The Saxons have made four appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs, with a combined record of 4–4.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Quarterfinals | Montclair State | L, 12–13 |
| 2009 | First Round | Albright | L, 25–35 |
| 2010 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Maritime Cortland Mount Union |
W, 60–0 W, 34–20 L, 7–37 |
| 2016 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Bridgewater State Western New England Mount Union |
W, 33–27 OT W, 30–24 L, 45–70 |
