Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football
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| First season | 1905 | ||
| Athletic director | Paul Plinske | ||
| Head coach | Josh Lamberson 1st year, 0–11 (.000) |
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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 | ||
| Conference | MIAA | ||
| All-time record | 571–375–37 (.600) | ||
| Claimed nat'l titles | 0 | ||
| Conference titles | 32 | ||
| 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 Athletics Association (NCAA). In 2012, Nebraska–Kearney became a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, and has remained in the league.[1] UNK's home games are played at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney, Nebraska.
History
Nebraska–Kearney's football program dates back to 1905 when the program went 0-5-1.[2] Since their inaugural season the Lopers claim thirty-two conference championships.[3]
Conference affiliations
- 1946–1975 Nebraska Collegiate Conference
- 1976–1989 Central States Intercollegiate Conference
- 1990–1995 Independent
- 1996–2011 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
- 2012–present: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Stadium
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The Lopers have played their home games at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium since 1939. The current capacity of the stadium is at 5,250.[4]
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Established: 1905 – Students: 6,902 (Fall 2014)
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