Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football
College football team
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The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Minnesota Duluth located in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
| Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1930 |
| Head coach | Curt Wiese 10th season, 97–23 (.808) |
| Location | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Stadium | Griggs Field at James S. Malosky Stadium |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) |
| Colors | Maroon and gold[1] |
| National championships | |
| Claimed | 2 (2008, 2010) |
| Conference championships | |
| NSIC: 1932, 1937, 1938, 1946, 1948, 1979, 1980, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2021, 2025 | |
| Division championships | |
| NSIC North: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2025 | |
| Website | umdbulldogs.com |
Championships
National championships
| Year | Association | Division | Head coach | Record | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NCAA (2) | Division II (2) | Bob Nielson | 15–0 (10–0 NSIC) | NW Missouri State | W, 21–14 |
| 2010 | 15–0 (10–0 NSIC) | Delta State | W, 20–17 |
Postseason appearances
NCAA Division II playoffs
The Bulldogs have made thirteen appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Their combined record is 14–11, with two national championships.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | First Round | NW Missouri State | L, 41–45 |
| 2005 | First Round | North Dakota | L, 12–23 |
| 2008 | Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals National Championship |
Chadron State Grand Valley State California (PA) NW Missouri State |
W, 20–10 W, 19–13 2OT W, 45–7 W, 21–14 |
| 2009 | Second Round Quarterfinals |
Nebraska–Kearney Grand Valley State |
W, 42–7 L, 10–24 |
| 2010 | Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals National Championship |
St. Cloud State Augustana (SD) NW Missouri State Delta State |
W, 20–17 OT W, 24–13 W, 17–13 W, 20–17 |
| 2011 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Saginaw Valley State CSU Pueblo Wayne State (MI) |
W, 30–27 OT W, 24–21 L, 25–31 |
| 2012 | First Round | Missouri Western | L, 55–57 3OT |
| 2013 | First Round Second Round |
Emporia State NW Missouri State |
W, 55–13 L, 21–45 |
| 2014 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
NW Missouri State Ouachita Baptist Minnesota State |
W, 25–21 W, 48–45 L, 17–44 |
| 2016 | First Round | Emporia State | L, 26–59 |
| 2018 | First Round | Texas A&M–Commerce | L, 17–33 |
| 2021 | First Round | Angelo State | L, 14–48 |
| 2025 | First Round | Ashland | L, 7–32 |
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
