Morehead State Eagles football

The Morehead State Eagles football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Morehead State University located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Pioneer Football League, the only public school in the conference. Morehead State's first football team was fielded in 1927. The team plays its home games at the 10,000 seat Jayne Stadium in Morehead, Kentucky. The Eagles are coached by Rob Tenyer.

For other Morehead State University sports, see Morehead State Eagles.
Morehead State Eagles
2020 Morehead State Eagles football team
First season1927
Athletic directorJaime Gordon (interim)
Head coachRob Tenyer
6th season, 25–43 (.368)
StadiumJayne Stadium
(Capacity: 10,000)
Field surfaceAstroturf GameDay Grass
LocationMorehead, Kentucky
NCAA divisionDivision I FCS
ConferencePioneer Football League
All-time record319–433–22 (.426)
Conference titles2 (1962, 1966)
Division titles4 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
ColorsBlue and Gold[1]
         
WebsiteMSUEagles.com

History

Classifications
  • 1952–1972: NCAA College Division
  • 1973–1977: NCAA Division II
  • 1978–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS

Conference memberships

Championships

Conference championships

Morehead State has won two conference championships, one shared and one outright.[2]

Season Coach Conference Overall Record Conference Record
1962†Guy PennyOhio Valley Conference5–34–2
1966Guy PennyOhio Valley Conference7–26–1

† Denotes co-champions

Divisional championships

From 2001 to 2005, the Pioneer Football League was divided into North and South Divisions. As winners of the Pioneer Football League's South Division, Morehead State has made four appearance in the Pioneer Football League Championship Game, in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005. Morehead State shared the Division title with Jacksonville in 2004, but the tie-breaker allowed the Eagles to represent the division in the championship game.

Season Coach Division Opponent Result
2002Matt BallardPFL SouthDaytonL 0–28
2003Matt BallardPFL SouthValparaisoL 42–54
2004Matt BallardPFL South†DrakeL 17–20
2005Matt BallardPFL SouthSan DiegoL 40–47

† Denotes co-champions

Notable former players
See also: List of Morehead State Eagles in the NFL Draft

Notable alumni include:

References
  1. "Morehead State University :: Brand and Style Guide". Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  2. http://www.msueagles.com/documents/2017/1/18/MSU_Football_Record_Book_112216.pdf
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