Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football | |||
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First season | 1925 | ||
Head coach | Raymond Woodie Jr. 1st season, 0–0 (–) | ||
Stadium | Daytona Stadium (capacity: 10,000) | ||
Field surface | Artificial turf | ||
Location | Daytona Beach, Florida | ||
NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
Conference | SWAC | ||
All-time record | 505–348–26 (.589) | ||
Claimed national titles | 2 (Black College): 2010, 2013 | ||
Unclaimed national titles | 2 (Black College): 2002, 2012 | ||
Conference titles | 14 | ||
Rivalries | Florida A&M | ||
Colors | Maroon and gold[1] | ||
Fight song | Let's Go Wildcats | ||
Mascot | Wil D Cat | ||
Marching band | The Marching Wildcats | ||
Website | bcuathletics.com |
The Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football team represents
History
Classifications
- 1956–1972: NCAA College Division
- 1973–1979: NCAA Division II
- 1980–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS
Conference memberships
- 1925–1945: Independent
- 1946–1949: Southeastern Athletic Conference
- 1950–1979: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- 1979–2020: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
- 2021–present: Southwestern Athletic Conference
Conference championships
Year | Conference | Overall record | Conference record | Head coach |
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1942 | SEAC | 6–1 | 6–1 | Thomas E. Morris |
1947 | SEAC | 10–2 | 0–0 | Bunky Matthews |
1952 | SIAC | 9–1 | 5–1 | Bunky Matthews |
1973 | SIAC | 9–2 | 5–0 | Cy McClairen |
1975 | SIAC | 10–1 | 4–1 | Charles W. Moore |
1976 | SIAC | 9–2 | 4–1 | Andy Hinson |
1984 | MEAC | 7–3 | 4–0 | Larry Little |
1988* | MEAC | 5–6 | 4–2 | Larry Little |
2002 | MEAC | 11–2 | 7–1 | Alvin Wyatt |
2010* | MEAC | 10–2 | 7–1 | Brian Jenkins |
2012 | MEAC | 8–3 | 8–0 | Brian Jenkins |
2013* | MEAC | 10–3 | 5–1 | Brian Jenkins |
2014* | MEAC | 9–3 | 6–2 | Brian Jenkins |
2015* | MEAC | 9–2 | 7–1 | Terry Sims |
Total | 14 | |||
* Denotes a tie for first place and conference co-champion |
Black college football national championships
The Wildcats have won two black college football national championships.
Year | Conference | Overall record | Conference record | Head coach |
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2010 | MEAC | 10–2 | 7–1 | Brian Jenkins |
2013 | MEAC | 10–3 | 5–1 | Brian Jenkins |
Total | 2 |
Playoff appearances
NCAA Division I-AA/FCS
The Wildcats have appeared in the I-AA/FCS playoffs five times with an overall record of 0–5.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2002 | First Round | Georgia Southern | L 0–34 |
2003 | First Round | Florida Atlantic | L 24–32 |
2010 | Second Round | New Hampshire | L 20–45 |
2012 | First Round | Coastal Carolina | L 14–24 |
2013 | First Round | Coastal Carolina | L 24–48 |
NCAA Division II
The Wildcats appeared in the Division II playoffs one time, with an overall record of 0–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1977 | Quarterfinals | UC Davis | L, 16–34 |
Alumni in the NFL
Over 31 Bethune–Cookman alumni have played in the NFL,[3] including:
- Leroy Allen
- Boobie Clark
- Nick Collins
- Charles Cornelius
- Jawill Davis
- Ryan Davis
- Roger Jackson
- Larry Little
- Rashean Mathis
- Jack "Cy" McClairen
- Maulty Moore
- Booker Reese
- Tony Samuels
- Howard Smothers
- Eric Weems
- Lee Williams
- Alvin Wyatt
- Antwuan Wyatt
Pro Football Hall of Fame
One former BCU football player has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Year inducted | Player | POS | Seasons at BCU | NFL team(s) | Years with NFL team(s) |
1993 | Larry Little | G |
1963–1966 | San Diego Chargers | 1967–1968 |
Miami Dolphins | 1969–1980 |
Buck Buchanan Award
The Buck Buchanan Award is given to the most outstanding defensive player in Division I FCS. In 2002, Rashean Mathis of Bethune–Cookman won the award.[4] Mathis holds the NCAA FCS/ I-AA records for most interceptions in a season (14), most interceptions during a career (31), most yards on interception returns in a season (455), and most yards on interception returns in a career (682).[5]
See also
References
- ^ Bethune-Cookman Digital Media Guide. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ "SWAC Announces Addition of Bethune-Cookman as Full Member" (Press release). Southwestern Athletic Conference. June 25, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Bethune-Cookman Players/Alumni | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "College Football Awards: Buck Buchanan Award Winners". EDSFOOTBALL. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- NCAA. Retrieved 2023-07-11.