Limestone Saints football
Football program representing Limestone University
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The Limestone Saints football program was the intercollegiate American football team for Limestone University located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The team competeted at the NCAA Division II levels and were members of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). Limestone's first football team was fielded in 2014.[2][3] The team played its home games at the 1,000-seat Saints Field in Gaffney, South Carolina.
| Limestone Saints football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 2014 |
| Last season | 2024 |
| Athletic director | Hailey Martin |
| Head coach | Jerricho Cotchery |
| Location | Gaffney, South Carolina |
| Stadium | Saints Field (capacity: 1,000) |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | South Atlantic Conference |
| Colors | Blue, white, and limestone gold[1] |
| All-time record | 44–70 (.386) |
| Division championships | |
| 2 SAC Piedmont Division (2022–2023) | |
| Website | golimestonesaints.com |
Conference affiliations
Limestone played as both an independent and conference-affiliated team.
- NCAA Division II independent schools (2014–2016)
- South Atlantic Conference (2017–2024)[4]
Playoffs
The Saints made two appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Their combined record was 0–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | First Round | West Florida | L 19–45[5] |
| 2023 | First Round | Valdosta State | L 41–62[6] |
Championships
Divisional championships
The Saints shared two division titles in 2022 and 2023 in the South Atlantic Conference Piedmont Division.
| Year | Division championship | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | South Atlantic Conference Piedmont Division | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |