Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football | |||
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First season | 1905 | ||
Athletic director | Paul Plinske | ||
Head coach |
Josh Lynn 1st year, 0–0 (–) |
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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 |
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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. UNK's home games are played at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney, Nebraska.
Nebraska–Kearney's football program dates back to 1905 when the program went 0-5-1. Since their inaugural season the Lopers claim thirty-two conference championships.
The Lopers have played their home games at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium since 1939. The current capacity of the stadium is at 5,250.
Official record (including any NCAA imposed vacates and forfeits) against all current MIAA opponents as of the end of the 2015 season: