Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football
College football program of the University of Nebraska at Kearney
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The Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football program represents the University of Nebraska at Kearney in college football and competes in the NCAA Division II. In 2012, Nebraska–Kearney became a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.[2] UNK's home games are played at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney, Nebraska.
1st season, 3–8 (.273)
| Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football | |
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| First season | 1905 |
| Athletic director | Marc Bauer |
| Head coach | Ryan Held 1st season, 3–8 (.273) |
| Location | Kearney, Nebraska |
| Stadium | Ron & Carol Cope Stadium (capacity: 5,250) |
| Field | Foster Field |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | The MIAA |
| Colors | Blue and gold[1] |
| All-time record | 580–399–37 (.589) |
| Conference championships | |
| 32 | |
| Rivalries | Fort Hays State |
| Fight song | "We Fight for UNK!" |
| Mascot | Louie |
| Outfitter | Under Armour |
| Website | www.lopers.com |
History
Conference affiliations
- 1916–1927 Nebraska College Athletic Conference
- 1928–1942 Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1943–1975 Nebraska College Conference
- 1976–1989 Central States Intercollegiate Conference
- 1990–1995 NCAA Division II independent
- 1996–2011 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
- 2012–present: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Stadium
The Lopers have played their home games at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium since 1939. The current capacity of the stadium is at 5,250.[5]
Postseason appearances
NCAA Division II
The Lopers have made five appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 2–5.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | First Round | Texas A&M–Kingsville | L, 40–58 |
| 2005 | First Round | Pittsburg State | L, 20–49 |
| 2009 | First Round Second Round |
Saginaw Valley Minnesota Duluth |
W, 35–20 L, 7–42 |
| 2011 | Second Round | Wayne State (MI) | L, 14–38 |
| 2021 | First Round Second Round |
Western Colorado Angelo State |
W, 31–24 L, 7–20 |
NAIA
The Lopers, then known as the Antelopes, made four appearances in the NAIA playoffs, with a combined record of 1–4.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Semifinals | Prairie View A&M | L, 7–20 |
| 1977 | Semifinals | SW Oklahoma State | L, 7–21 |
| 1979 | Quarterfinals | Central State (OK) | L, 22–42 |
| 1980 | Quarterfinals Semifinals |
Mars Hill Northeastern State |
W, 9–6 OT L, 0–14 |
All-time record vs. current MIAA teams
Official record (including any NCAA imposed vacates and forfeits) against all current MIAA opponents as of the end of the 2015 season:
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