1989
The 30+ Game Losing Streak (1980s)
Fitchburg State experiences the longest losing streak in college football history, a moment of profound organizational dysfunction
Wound
Fitchburg State University
1-1MSCAC · Elliot Field Athletic Complex · 1,200
The nationunrankedAP / Coaches
The marketno line yetat New England College · our model 5% Fitchburg State University · a number, not a pick
LastL 22–56 vs UMass Dartmouth · Sat Sep 12
Nextat New England College · Sat Sep 19 · 12 pm ET · series 1-0
Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2
All-time record · Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University has won 17% of its games since 2022 — 19% at home, 14% on the road.
7-35 all-time · 5 seasons · 2022–2026
Home
4-17
Away
3-18
Neutral
0-0
17%
2020s
Program memory
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
Losing Streak Ends (October 14, 1989)
Fitchburg State defeats Southeastern Massachusetts 33–7, finally ending the 30+ game nightmare
Miracle
2004–2005 NEFC Championships
Fitchburg State wins back-to-back NEFC titles, proof that the program could build sustainable success
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Cultural identity
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