Buffalo State Bengals football | |||
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First season | 1980 | ||
Athletic director | Renee Carlineo | ||
Head coach | Lazarus Morgan 3rd season, 2–18 (.100) | ||
Stadium | Coyer Field (capacity: 3,000) | ||
Field surface | A-Turf | ||
Location | Buffalo, New York | ||
NCAA division | Division III | ||
Conference | Liberty League | ||
Past conferences | Division III Independent (1980-2003) ACFC (2004-2005) NJAC (2006-2011) Empire 8 (2012-2018) | ||
All-time record | 177–206 (.462) | ||
Bowl record | 4–2 (.667) | ||
Rivalries | Brockport | ||
Colors | Orange and black [1] | ||
Mascot | Benji the Bengal | ||
Website | buffalostateathletics.com |
The Buffalo State Bengals team represents Buffalo State College in college football. The Bengals competes in the NCAA Division III as a member of the Liberty League, which they joined in 2019 after playing in the Empire 8 from 2012 to 2018.
Buffalo State's first football team was fielded in 1980. The team plays its home games at the 3,000 seat Coyer Field, located on-campus in Buffalo, New York. The Bengals are currently coached by Lazarus Morgan.
Notable former players include:
NCAA Division III Playoff Berth | Conference Champions | Division Champions | Undefeated Season |
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