Carson–Newman Eagles football
| Carson–Newman Eagles football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1895 |
| Athletic director | Matt Pope |
| Head coach | Ashley Ingram 2nd season, 11–3 (.786) |
| Stadium | Burke–Tarr Stadium (capacity: 6,500) |
| Field | Roy Harmon Field |
| Year built | 2005 |
| Location | Jefferson City, Tennessee |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | South Atlantic |
| All-time record | 666–354–32 (.648) |
| Claimed national championships | |
| 5 (NAIA: 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989) | |
| Conference championships | |
| 24 | |
| Colors | Orange and blue[1] |
| Website | cneagles.com |
The Carson–Newman Eagles football team represents Carson–Newman University, located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, in NCAA Division II college football. The Eagles, who began playing football in 1895, currently compete as members of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). Carson–Newman's home games are played at Burke–Tarr Stadium. Carson–Newman has won five national championships, all as members of the NAIA (1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1989).
Players who went on to the NFL include Joe Fishback, Todd Collins, Leonard "Bishop" Weaver, Tim George, Clayton Holmes, Cedric Killings, David Pool, Boyce Green, Dave Ziff, and Vernon Turner.[2]
Conference history
- South Atlantic Conference (1975–present)
Championships
National championships
| Year | Association | Division | Head coach | Record | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | NAIA (5) | Division I (5) | Ken Sparks | 10–3 (6–1 SAC) | Mesa State | W, 36–28 |
| 1984 | 10–2–1 (6–1 SAC) | Central Arkansas | T, 19–19 | |||
| 1986 | 12–1 (6–1 SAC) | Cameron | W, 17–0 | |||
| 1988 | 12–2 (5–2 SAC) | Adams State | W, 56–21 | |||
| 1989 | 12–1 (6–1 SAC) | Emporia State | W, 34–20 |
References
- ^ "Carson-Newman Style Guide". Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/carsonnewman/index.htm