2007 Chadron State Eagles football team

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2007 Chadron State Eagles football
RMAC champion
Conference Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Record12–1 (8–0 RMAC)
Head coach
Defensive coordinator Todd Auer (14th season)
Home stadium Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
Seasons
 2006
2008 
2007 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 5 Chadron State $^  8 0   12 1  
No. 19 Mesa State ^  7 1   10 2  
Colorado Mines #  6 2   7 5  
Nebraska–Kearney  5 3   6 4  
Western New Mexico  4 4   4 6  
New Mexico Highlands 3 5   4 6  
Adams State  2 6   2 9  
Fort Lewis  1 7   1 9  
Western State (CO)  0 8   1 10  
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ NCAA Division II playoff participant
  • # – Dixie Rotary Bowl participant
Rankings from AFCA poll

The 2007 Chadron State Eagles football team represented Chadron State College as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) during the 2007 NCAA Division II football season. Led by head coach Bill O'Boyle and record-setting running back and Harlon Hill Trophy winner Danny Woodhead, the Eagles compiled an overall record of 12–1 with a mark of 8–0 in conference play, winning the RMAC title. After an 11–0 regular season, Chadron State advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs and received a first-round bye. The Eagles beat Abilene Christian in the second round in triple overtime by a score of 76–73. It was the highest scoring game in NCAA football history. Chadron State lost to Northwest Missouri State in the quarterfinals.

Schedule

DateOpponentRankSiteResultAttendance
August 25at No. 25 Washburn No. 5W 34–247,489
September 1 Wayne State (NE) No. 5W 55–143,000
September 8at Northern Colorado No. 6W 31–06,684
September 22at Colorado Mines No. 5W 35–71,356
September 29 New Mexico Highlands No. 4
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE
W 49–04,100
October 6at Western New Mexico No. 4
W 21–01,200
October 13 Fort Lewis No. 4
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE
W 31–93,000
October 18at Nebraska–Kearney No. 3W 28–168,256
October 27No. 18 Mesa State No. 3
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE
W 7–63,800
November 3at Western State (CO) No. 2
W 50–17672
November 10 Adams State No. 2
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE
W 58–03,200
November 24No. 15 Abilene Christian No. 2
W 76–73 3OT5,000
December 1No. 5 Northwest Missouri State No. 2
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE (NCAA Division II Quarterfinal)
L 13–263,800
  • Rankings from AFCA Poll released prior to the game

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References

  1. "Chadron State Football 2007".