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

• 1946–1975 Nebraska Collegiate Conference
• 1976–1989 Central States Intercollegiate Conference
• 1990–1995 Independent
• 1996–2011 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
• 2012–present: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

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.

External links

• Official website