| Northeastern State RiverHawks football | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First season | 1909 |
| Athletic director | Matt Cochran |
| Head coach | Darrin Chiaverini 2nd season, 7–12 (.368) |
| Stadium | Doc Wadley Stadium (capacity: 8,300) |
| Field | Gable Field |
| Year built | 1915 |
| Field surface | FieldTurf |
| Location | Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | Independent |
| Past conferences | OIC (I) OCC OIC (II) Lone Star Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association |
| All-time record | 477–455–32 (.511) |
| Claimed national titles | 2 NAIA: (1958, 1994) |
| Conference titles | 21 |
| Rivalries | Central Oklahoma (rivalry) |
| Colors | Green and white [1] |
| Fight song | "Northeastern, Northeastern" |
| Mascot | Rowdy the RiverHawk |
| Marching band | RiverHawk Marching Band |
| Outfitter | Nike |
| Website | www.goriverhawksgo.com |
The Northeastern State RiverHawks football program represents Northeastern State University in college football and competes in the NCAA Division II. In 2012, Northeastern State became member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), and has remained in the league. [2] NSU's football program will become an independent program, beginning in August 2024. [3] NSU's home games are played at Doc Wadley Stadium in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Contents
- Conference affiliations
- Championships
- National championship seasons
- Stadium
- See also
- References
- External links
Northeastern's football program dates back to 1909. [4] The RiverHawks claim twenty-one conference championships, and appeared in four NAIA football championships in 1958, 1980, 1994, and 1995. [5]
The team is currently coached by Darrin Chiaverini, who began his tenure in 2024. [6]
