Fairmont State Fighting Falcons football
College football team
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The Fairmont State Fighting Falcons football team represents Fairmont State University, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, in NCAA Division II college football.
First season1908[1]
Head coachLuke Barker
2nd season, 13–9 (.591)
2nd season, 13–9 (.591)
LocationFairmont, West Virginia
StadiumDuvall-Rosier Field[2]
(capacity: 5,000)
(capacity: 5,000)
| Fairmont State Fighting Falcons | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1908[1] |
| Head coach | Luke Barker 2nd season, 13–9 (.591) |
| Location | Fairmont, West Virginia |
| Stadium | Duvall-Rosier Field[2] (capacity: 5,000) |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | Mountain East |
| Colors | Maroon and white[3] |
| NAIA national championships | |
| 1967 | |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Website | Fairmont Fighting Falcons |
The Fighting Falcons, who began playing football in 1909, compete as members of the Mountain East Conference.
Fairmont State have won one national championship, in 1967.
History
Conferences
- 1908–1923: Independent
- 1924–2012: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- 2013–present: Mountain East Conference
Championships
National championships
| Year | Association | Division | Head coach | Record | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NAIA (1) | Single (1) | Harold "Deacon" Duvall | 11–0 (7–0 WVIAC) | Eastern Washington | W, 28–21 |
Postseason appearances
NCAA Division II playoffs
The Falcons have made one appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 0–1.
NAIA playoffs
Fairmont State made four appearances in the NAIA playoffs, with a combined record of 2–3 and one national championship.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Semifinals | Saint John's (MN) | L, 7–28 |
| 1967 | Semifinals National Championship |
Northern Michigan Eastern Washington |
W, 21–7 W, 28–21 |
| 1981 | Quarterfinals | Hillsdale | L, 12–14 |
| 1988 | First Round | Hillsdale | L, 7–24 |