Northeastern State RiverHawks football

Northeastern State RiverHawks football
Northeastern State RiverHawks football
First season	1909
Athletic director	Matt Cochran
Head coach	Darrin Chiaverini ; 1st season, 0–0 (–)
Stadium	Doc Wadley Stadium; (capacity: 8,300)
Field	Gable Field
Year built	1915
Field surface	FieldTurf
Location	Tahlequah, Oklahoma
NCAA division	Division II
Conference	MIAA; Independent (beginning in 2024)
Past conferences	Lone Star Conference
All-time record	477–455–32 (.511)
Claimed national titles	2 NAIA: (1958, 1994)
Conference titles	21
Rivalries	Central Oklahoma
Colors	Green and white;
Fight song	"Northeastern, Northeastern"
Mascot	Rowdy the RiverHawk
Marching band	RiverHawk Marching Band
Outfitter	Nike
Website	www.goriverhawksgo.com

The Northeastern State RiverHawks football program represents Northeastern State University in college football and competes in the NCAA Division II. In 2012, Northeastern State became member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), and has remained in the league.^[2] NSU's football program will become an independent program, beginning in August 2024.^[3] NSU's home games are played at Doc Wadley Stadium in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Northeastern's football program dates back to 1909.^[4] The RiverHawks claim twenty-one conference championships, and appeared in four NAIA football championships in 1958, 1980, 1994, and 1995.^[5]

The team is currently coached by J. J. Eckert, who began his tenure in 2019.^[6]

Conference affiliations[edit]

1914–1928: Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference I
1929–1973: Oklahoma Collegiate Conference
1974–1996: Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference II
1997–2010: Lone Star Conference
2011: NCAA Division II independent
2012–present: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Championships[edit]

National championship seasons[edit]

Season	Coach	Selectors	Record	Bowl
1958	Harold Stratton	NAIA Playoffs	11–0	Won NAIA Championship
1994	Tom Eckert	NAIA Playoffs	11–2	Won NAIA Championship
National Championships			2

Conference championships (21)

Stadium[edit]

The Riverhawks have played their home games at Doc Wadley Stadium since 1964. The current capacity of the stadium is at 8,300.^[7]

References[edit]

^ Northeastern State University Graphic Standards (PDF). Retrieved June 11, 2022.
^ "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association - Conference History". themiaa.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
^ Sermersheim, Jake (November 24, 2023). "NSU football leaves MIAA". Tahlequah Daily Press.
^ "Year by Year Results". cfbdatawarehouse.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
^ "2013 Northeastern State RIverHawks football media guide" (PDF). Northeastern State University. goriverhawksgo.com. p. 97. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
^ "NSU announced J.J. Eckert as Head Football Coach". Northeastern State University RiverHawks. December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
^ "2014 Northeastern State RIverHawks football media guide" (PDF). Northeastern State University. goriverhawksgo.com. p. 21. Retrieved November 14, 2014.

External links[edit]

Official website

[1] Northeastern State University Graphic Standards (PDF). Retrieved June 11, 2022.

[2] "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association - Conference History". themiaa.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.

[3] Sermersheim, Jake (November 24, 2023). "NSU football leaves MIAA". Tahlequah Daily Press.

[cfbdatawarehouse.com-4] "Year by Year Results". cfbdatawarehouse.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.

[5] "2013 Northeastern State RIverHawks football media guide" (PDF). Northeastern State University. goriverhawksgo.com. p. 97. Retrieved August 11, 2014.

[6] "NSU announced J.J. Eckert as Head Football Coach". Northeastern State University RiverHawks. December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

[7] "2014 Northeastern State RIverHawks football media guide" (PDF). Northeastern State University. goriverhawksgo.com. p. 21. Retrieved November 14, 2014.

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v t e Northeastern State RiverHawks football
Venues	Doc Wadley Stadium (1964–present)
Postseason & rivalries	Central Oklahoma
People	Head coaches NFL draftees
Seasons	1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942–1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
National championship seasons in bold

v t e Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football
Current teams	Central Missouri Mules Central Oklahoma Bronchos Emporia State Hornets Fort Hays State Tigers Lincoln Blue Tigers Missouri Southern Lions Missouri Western Griffons Nebraska–Kearney Lopers Northeastern State RiverHawks Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Pittsburg State Gorillas Washburn Ichabods
Championships	Champions
Seasons	1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023