Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football
College American football program
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The Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football program represents the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in college football as the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The Lions play their home games at Simmons Bank Field in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
First season1916
Head coachAlonzo Hampton
3rd season, 9–26 (.257)
3rd season, 9–26 (.257)
LocationPine Bluff, Arkansas
StadiumSimmons Bank Field
(capacity: 16,000)
(capacity: 16,000)
| Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football | |||
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| First season | 1916 | ||
| Head coach | Alonzo Hampton 3rd season, 9–26 (.257) | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, Arkansas | ||
| Stadium | Simmons Bank Field (capacity: 16,000) | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | SWAC | ||
| Division | West | ||
| Colors | Black and gold[1] | ||
| All-time record | 351–460–44 (.436) | ||
| Black college national championships | |||
| 2012 | |||
| Conference championships | |||
| SWAC: 2012 | |||
| Division championships | |||
| SWAC West: 2006, 2012, 2020 | |||
| Marching band | The Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South (M4) | ||
| Website | uapblionsroar.com | ||
Conference memberships
- Independent (1923–1935, 1970–1972)
- Southwestern Athletic Conference (1936–1969, 1998–present)
- NCAA Division II independent (1973–1982)
- NAIA independent (1983–1984, 1987–1997)
- Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference (1985–1986)
Major Classic
Championships
National
| Year | Championship | Coach | Overall record | Conference record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Black college national | Monte Coleman | 10–2 | 8–1 |
Conference championships
| Year | Conference | Coach | Overall record | Conference record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Southwestern Athletic Conference | Monte Coleman | 10–2 | 8–1 |
Division championships
| Year | Division | Coach | Record | Opponent | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SWAC West | Mo Forte | 8–4 (7–3) | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 13–22 Alabama A&M | 30,213 |
| 2012 | SWAC West | Monte Coleman | 10–2 (8–1) | Jackson State Tigers | W 24–21 OT Jackson State | 32,480 |
| 2020 | SWAC West | Doc Gamble | 4–1 (4–0) | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 33–40 Alabama A&M | 17,248 |
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Playoff appearances
NAIA
The Golden Lions appeared in the NAIA playoffs two times. Their combined record was 3–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Quarterfinals Semifinals National Championship |
Central State (OH) Montana Western Northeastern State (OK) |
W, 21–14 W, 60–53 OT L, 12–13 |
| 1995 | Semifinals | Northeastern State (OK) | L, 14–17 |
Notable players
Alumni in the NFL
Over 29 Arkansas Pine Bluff alumni have played in the NFL,[2] including:
- L. C. Greenwood
- Terron Armstead
- Greg Wesley
- Dante Wesley
- Jamie Gillan
- Courtney Van Buren
- Mark Bradley
- Caesar Belser
- Chris Akins
- Charles Ali
- Brian Jones (tight end)
- Greg Briggs
- Robert Brown
- Wallace Francis
- Willie Frazier
- Ernest Grant
- Gene Jeter
- Mike Lewis
- Cleo Miller
- Ray Nealy
- Terry Nelson
- Willie Parker (defensive tackle)
- Rickey Parks
- Manny Sistrunk
- Clarence Washington
- Monk Williams
- Don Zimmerman (wide receiver)
- Raymond Webber
- Martell Mallett
Future non-conference opponents
Announced schedules as of March 2, 2026[3]
| 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|
| vs Morehouse Little Rock, AR |
at Texas Tech |
| at Missouri | |
| Central State | |
