Tarleton State Texans football
Tarleton State Texans football | |||
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First season | 1904 | ||
Athletic director | Lonn Reisman | ||
Head coach | Todd Whitten 13th season, 91–45 (.669) | ||
Stadium | Memorial Stadium (capacity: 10,000) | ||
Location | Stephenville, Texas | ||
NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
Conference | WAC[a] | ||
All-time record | 319–315–3 (.503) | ||
Conference titles | 11 (6 TIAA, 5 LSC) | ||
Division titles | 5 (3 LSC North, 2 LSC South) | ||
Colors | Purple and white[1] | ||
Website | TarletonSports.com |
- For information on all Tarleton State University sports, see Tarleton State Texans.
The Tarleton State Texans football program, also known as the Tarleton Texans, is the intercollegiate American football team for Tarleton State University located in the U.S. state of Texas.[2] Through the 2019 season, the team competed in NCAA Division II as members of the Lone Star Conference, but moved to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) beginning in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. In fall 2021, Tarleton's full-time home of the Western Athletic Conference will revive its football league at the FCS level, with Tarleton as one of the inaugural members.[3] However, Tarleton State is ineligible for FCS Playoff competition until 2024 due to NCAA transfer rules. Tarleton State's first football team was fielded in 1904. The team plays its home games at the 10,000-seat Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas. The Texans are coached by Todd Whitten.
History
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Championships
Conference championships
Season | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
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1977 | Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association | Buddy Fornes | 7–4 | 4–0 |
1978 | 8–1–1 | 7–0–1 | ||
1986 | Bill Pringle | 9–1–1 | 6–0 | |
1987 | 9–3–1 | 6–0 | ||
1989 | Hal McAfee | 9–3 | 8–2 | |
1990 | 11–1 | 6–0 | ||
2001† | Lone Star Conference† | Todd Whitten | 10–3 | 8–1 |
2009† | Sam McElroy | 10–3 | 7–2 | |
2013† | Cary Fowler | 7–3 | 5–1 | |
2018 | Todd Whitten | 12–1 | 8–0 | |
2019 | 11–1 | 8–0 |
† Denotes co-champions[4]
Division championships
Season | Division | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
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2001† | LSC South | Todd Whitten | 10–3 | 8–1 |
2002 | LSC North | 9–2 | 6–2 | |
2003 | 8–4 | 6–2 | ||
2006† | LSC South | Sam McElroy | 6–4 | 6–3 |
2009† | 10–3 | 7–2 |
† Co-championship
Playoff appearances
NCAA Division II
The Texans made five appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs. They had a combined record of 4-5.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2001 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Chadron State UC Davis |
W, 28–24 L, 25–42 |
2003 | First Round | Texas A&M–Kingsville | L, 10–34 |
2009 | First Round Second Round |
Texas A&M–Kingsville Central Washington |
W, 57–56 (2OT) L, 6–27 |
2018 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Azusa Pacific Texas A&M–Commerce Minnesota State |
W, 58–0 W, 34–28 L, 10–13 |
2019 | First Round | Texas A&M–Commerce | L, 16–23 |
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
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Richard Bartel, QB: Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins, Sacramento Mountain Lions, Arizona Cardinals. 2007-2012. Offensive coordinator: Atlanta Legends. 2019.[5]
Marv Brown, HB: Detroit Lions. 1957.[6]
Walter Bryan, DB: Baltimore Colts. 1955.[7]
James Dearth, LS: Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots. 1999-2011.[8]
Saalim Hakim, WR: New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs. 2012-2015.[9]
Rufus Johnson, DE: New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders. 2013-2017.[10]
Garrett Lindholm, K: Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Milwaukee Mustangs, St. Louis Rams, Arizona Rattlers, San Antonio Talons, New Orleans VooDoo, Orlando Predators, Los Angeles KISS. 2010-2016.[11]
Tywain Myles, DT: Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons. 2008-2009.[12]
Deshaun Phillips, CB: Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Renegades. 2014–Present.[13]
Derrick Ross, FB: Kansas City Chiefs, Cologne Centurions, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, San Angelo Stampede Express, Dallas Vigilantes, Philadelphia Soul, Los Angeles KISS, Las Vegas Outlaws, Jacksonville Sharks. 2006-2017.[14]
E.J. Speed, LB: Indianapolis Colts. 2019–Present.[15]
Nick Stephens, QB: Tennessee Titans, Utah Blaze, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, San Jose SaberCats. 2012-2014.[16]
Camp Wilson, FB: Detroit Lions. 1946-1949.[17]
Randy Winkler, OT: Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers. 1968-1971.[18]
Future non-conference opponents
Announced schedules as of November 28, 2022.[19]
2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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at McNeese State | at Baylor | Houston Christian | Missouri State | |
North Alabama | at Houston Christian | South Dakota State | ||
at Texas Tech | McNeese State | at Texas A&M | ||
at Southeastern Louisiana | at Missouri State | |||
Southeastern Louisiana | ||||
Kennesaw State |
Notes
- ^ Tarleton State began the transition from Division II to Division I in July 2020, joining the previously non-football Western Athletic Conference. Because of the ongoing transition, they are not yet full members if the WAC football league, which was reinstated in 2021, though they are included in WAC football scheduling. At least for the fall 2021 season, games against Tarleton will not count in conference standings.
References
- ^ "Media Relations". TarletonSports.com. August 13, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ "Tarleton State University Athletics - Official Athletics Website". tarletonsports.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "WAC Announces Expedited Entrance for Four Texas Institutions" (Press release). Western Athletic Conference. January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Tarleton Football Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Richard Bartel Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Marv Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Walter Bryan Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "James Dearth Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Saalim Hakim Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Rufus Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/player/garrettlindholm/2507820/profile.
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(help) - ^ "Dashaun Phillips Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Derrick Ross Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "E.J. Speed Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Nick Stephens Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Camp Wilson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Randy Winkler Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Tarleton State Texans Football Future Schedules". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved November 28, 2022.