| Northeastern State RiverHawks football | |
|---|---|
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| First season | 1909; 116 years ago (1909) |
| Athletic director | Matt Cochran |
| Head coach | Darrin Chiaverini 2nd season, 10–12 (.455) |
| Stadium | Doc Wadley Stadium (capacity: 8,300) |
| Field | Gable Field |
| Year built | 1915 |
| Location | Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | Independent |
| All-time record | 477–455–32 (.511) |
| Claimed national titles | |
| 2NAIA: (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 |
TheNortheastern State RiverHawks football program representsNortheastern State University incollege football and competes in theNCAA Division II. In 2012, Northeastern State became member of theMid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), and has remained in the league.[2] NSU's football program will become anindependent program, beginning in August 2024.[3] NSU's home games are played atDoc Wadley Stadium inTahlequah, Oklahoma.
Northeastern's football program dates back to 1909.[4] The RiverHawks claim twenty-one conference championships, and appeared in four NAIA football championships in1958,1980,1994, and1995.[5]
The team is currently coached byDarrin Chiaverini, who began his tenure in 2024.[6]
| Season | Coach | Selectors | Record | Bowl |
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| 1958 | Harold Stratton | NAIA Playoffs | 11–0 | WonNAIA Championship |
| 1994 | Tom Eckert | 11–2 | WonNAIA Championship | |
| National Championships | 2 | |||
The Riverhawks have played their home games atDoc Wadley Stadium since 1964. The current capacity of the stadium is at 8,300.[7]
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Established: 1909 –Endowment: $11.8 million –Students: 8,276 (Fall 2015) | |||||
