Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football

Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football
2016 Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football team
First season 1905
Athletic director Paul Plinske
Head coach Josh Lamberson
2nd year, 1–21 (.045)
Stadium Ron & Carol Cope Stadium
Field Foster Field
Year built 1939
Seating capacity 5,250
Field surface FieldTurf
Location Kearney, Nebraska
NCAA division Division II
Conference MIAA
All-time record 572–385–37 (.594)
Conference titles 32
Colors Blue and Gold[1]
         
Fight song "We Fight for UNK!"
Mascot Louie
Outfitter Under Armour
Rivals Fort Hays State
Website www.lopers.com

The Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football program represents the University of Nebraska at Kearney in college football and competes in the Division II level (D-II) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). In 2012, Nebraska–Kearney became a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, and has remained in the league.[2] UNK's home games are played at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney, Nebraska.

History

Nebraska–Kearney's football program dates back to 1905 when the program went 0-5-1.[3] Since their inaugural season the Lopers claim thirty-two conference championships.[4]

Conference affiliations

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference NCAA Division II independent schools Central States Intercollegiate Conference

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]

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:

Opponent Won Lost Tied Percentage Streak First Meeting
Central Missouri 2 6 0 .250 Lost 4 1960
Central Oklahoma 2 4 0 .333 Won 1 1979
Emporia State 12 8 0 .600 Lost 2 1975
Fort Hays State 34 27 1 .556 Lost 5 1926
Lindenwood 2 3 0 .400 Lost 2 2012
Missouri Southern 8 7 0 .533 Lost 3 1977
Missouri Western 16 11 0 .593 Lost 8 1970
Northeastern State 3 4 0 .429 Lost 2 1960
Northwest Missouri State 3 10 0 .231 Lost 5 1928
Pittsburg State 8 11 0 .421 Lost 9 1974
Washburn 14 11 0 .560 Lost 8 1963
Totals 104 102 1 .505

References

  1. ↑ UNK Graphics Standards and Quick Guide (PDF). Retrieved 2016-08-28.
  2. ↑ "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association". themiaa.com.
  3. ↑ "Nebraska Kearney Lopers - UNK Football History & Records". Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  4. ↑ "UNK football history & Records". University of Nebraska at Kearney. lopers.com. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field". University of Nebraska at Kearney. Retrieved 2014-08-09.
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