Northeastern State University

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Independent DII · Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium · 8,300

The nationunrankedAP / Coaches
The marketno line yetat Northern Colorado · our model 33% Northeastern State University · a number, not a pick

LastW 31–24 at Truman State · Sat Sep 12

Nextat Northern Colorado · Sat Sep 19 · 8 pm ET · Nottingham Field

Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2

D2 Program Prestige · Northeastern State University

Mid-Major Contender

D2 Playoff Contender — consistent Super Region participant, regional force.

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T3Power
T4National
T5Blue Blood
T6Dynasty
T7All-Time

All-time record · Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University has won 27% of its games since 2010 — 21% at home, 32% on the road.

16-43 all-time · 8 seasons · 2010–2026

Home 6-22
Away 10-21
Neutral 0-0
2 g 2010s
28% 2020s

Program memory

What this program never forgets

Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.

1958 NAIA National Championship

Northeastern State captures the first NAIA national title in program history

1994 NAIA Division I National Championship

A second national championship, establishing Northeastern State as a power

2024 Independence Decision

Northeastern State elects to compete as an independent in NCAA Division II, seeking a larger stage

2025 President's Cup Victory

NSU beats Central Oklahoma to win the President's Cup in the first year as an independent, a dramatic statement

Moment of the season — so far · Northeastern State University · 2026

Won 52-0 vs Delta State

Week 1 of 2026. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.

Decisive Margin

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