Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football

The Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football program represents the University of Nebraska at Kearney in college football and competes in the NCAA Division II. 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.

Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football
First season1905
Athletic directorMarc Bauer
Head coachJosh Lynn
3rd season, 8–13 (.381)
StadiumRon & Carol Cope Stadium
(Capacity: 5,250)
FieldFoster Field
Year built1939
Field surfaceFieldTurf
LocationKearney, Nebraska
NCAA divisionDivision II
ConferenceThe MIAA
Past conferencesNebraska College Athletic Conference(1916–1927,1943–1975)
NIAA (1928–1942)
CSIC (1976–1989)
RMAC (1996–2011)
All-time record580–399–37 (.589)
Conference titles32
RivalriesFort Hays State
ColorsBlue and Gold[1]
         
Fight song"We Fight for UNK!"
MascotLouie
OutfitterUnder Armour
Websitewww.lopers.com

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 32 conference championships.[4]

Conference affiliations
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics AssociationRocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNCAA Division II independent schoolsCentral States Intercollegiate ConferenceNebraska Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNebraska College Athletic Conference

Stadium
Main article: Ron & Carol Cope 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 Missouri270.222Lost 51960
Central Oklahoma250.286Lost 11979
Emporia State1290.571Lost 31975
Fort Hays State34291.539Lost 71926
Lindenwood240.333Lost 32012
Missouri Southern970.563Won 11977
Missouri Western17110.607Won 11970
Northeastern State440.500Won 11960
Northwest Missouri State3110.214Lost 61928
Pittsburg State8120.400Lost 101974
Washburn14120.538Lost 91963
Totals 107 110 1 .493

References
  1. UNK Graphics Standards and Quick Guide (PDF). Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  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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