1892
The Stagg Era
Amos Alonzo Stagg arrives and transforms Chicago into a national power and coaching innovation center
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
1940
The Great Hiatus begins
Chicago suspends football after 48 years, choosing de-emphasis over the modern game
Wound
The 2001 Revival
Chicago reactivates football after 61 years and joins the Midwest Conference
Miracle
Moment of the year · 2026
Won 48-0 at Knox
Week 4 of 2026. A statement win, by 48 points.
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Coaching history
Coaching history
- Clark Shaughnessy departs
- Hired Clark Shaughnessy
- Amos Alonzo Stagg departs
- Hired Amos Alonzo Stagg
Cultural identity
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