1984 Carson–Newman Eagles football team explained

Year:1984
Team:Carson–Newman Eagles
Sport:football
Conference:South Atlantic Conference
Short Conf:SAC
Record:10–2–1
Conf Record:6–1
Head Coach:Ken Sparks
Hc Year:5th
Stadium:Burke–Tarr Stadium
Champion:NAIA Division I national co-champion
SAC champion
Bowl:Champion Bowl
Bowl Result:T 19–19 vs.

The 1984 Carson–Newman Eagles football team was an American football team that represented Carson–Newman College (renamed Carson–Newman University in 2012) as a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) during the 1984 NAIA Division I football season. In its fifth year under head coach Ken Sparks, the team compiled a 10–2–1 record (6–1 against conference opponents), won the SAC championship, and tied in the Champion Bowl to become the NAIA national co-champion.[1]

It was the second of five national championships (1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1989) won by Carson–Newman during the 1980s.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010 Carson-Newman Eagles Football Media Guide. Carson-Newman College. 2010.