1985 Augustana (Illinois) Vikings football team explained

Year:1985
Team:Augustana (Illinois) Vikings
Sport:football
Conference:College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Short Conf:CCIW
Record:13–0
Conf Record:8–0
Head Coach:Bob Reade
Hc Year:7th
Stadium:Ericson Field
Champion:NCAA Division III champion
CCIW champion
Bowl:Stagg Bowl
Bowl Result:W 20–7 vs.

The 1985 Augustana (Illinois) Vikings football team was an American football team that represented Augustana College as a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) during the 1985 NCAA Division III football season. In their seventh season under head coach Bob Reade, the Vikings compiled a perfect 13–0 record and won the CCIW championship. The team then advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs where they defeated in the quarterfinal, in the semifinal, and in the national championship game.[1] It was the third of four consecutive national championships.

The team's statistical leaders included Greg Wallace with 423 passing yards, Brad Price with 1,087 rushing yards, Eric Welgat with 268 receiving yards, and Shan McCormick with 84 points scored.[2]

They played their home games at Ericson Field in Rock Island, Illinois.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1985 Football National Championship. Augustana College. October 21, 2021.
  2. Web site: Statistics Summary for 1985. Augustana College. October 21, 2021.