Angelo State Rams football explained

Teamname:Angelo State Rams football
Currentseason:2024 Angelo State Rams football team
Headcoach:Jeff Girsch
Headcoachyear:5th
Hcwins:40
Hclosses:12
Stadium:LeGrand Sports Complex
Stadcapacity:5,500
Stadsurface:Matrix Turf field
Conference:Lone Star Conference
Ncaadivision:II
Location:San Angelo, Texas
Athleticdirector:James Reid
Websitename:angelosports.com
Websiteurl:http://www.angelosports.com/index.aspx?path=football
Atwins:324
Atlosses:250
Atties:5
Natltitles:1 (NAIA): 1978
Conftitles:3[1]
Allamericans:54
Fightsong:Angelo State Fight Song
Mascotdisplay:Roscoe the Ram
Marchingband:Ram Marching Band
Rivalries:Abilene Christian University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University–Kingsville, West Texas A&M

The Angelo State Rams football team represents Angelo State University in NCAA Division II college football. The Rams compete in the South Division of the Lone Star Conference. Angelo State has earned one national title and three conference titles since becoming a member of the Lone Star Conference. The team plays all home games at LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field. Jeff Girsch is currently the head coach.[2]

Head coaches

CoachYearsRecordPercentage
1964–196813–36 .265
1969–197119–11 .633
1972–197313–7 .650
1973–198165–23–3 .731
1982–2004143–101–2 .585
2005–201028–36 .437
2011–2018 48–41
2019–present 33-9

Playoff appearances

NCAA Division II

The Rams have made eight appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Their combined record is 7–8.

1987QuarterfinalsNorthern MichiganL, 20–23 OT
1989First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
UC Davis
Pittsburg State
Jacksonville State
W, 28–23
W, 24–21
L, 16–34
1994First RoundPortland StateL, 0–29
1997First Round
Quarterfinals
Western State (CO)
UC Davis
W, 46–20
L, 33–50
2005First RoundNorthwest Missouri StateL, 14–45
2014First Round
Second Round
Michigan Tech
CSU Pueblo
W, 42–41
L, 14–52
2021First Round
Second Round
Regional Finals
Minnesota–Duluth
Nebraska–Kearney
Colorado Mines
W, 48–14
W, 20–7
L, 26-34
2022Second Round
Regional Finals
Bemidji State
Colorado Mines
W, 33–7
L, 24–42

NAIA

The Rams made three appearances in the NAIA playoffs. Their combined record was 4–2, with a national championship in 1978.

1978Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship
Oregon College
Western State (OK)
Elon
W, 32–0
W, 35–3
W, 24–14
1979Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Wisconsin–River Falls
Texas A&I
W, 31–7
L, 19–22
1980QuarterfinalsNortheastern State (OK)L, 3–10

Rams who have played in the NFL

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History.
  2. Web site: Jeff Girsch - Football Coach . Angelo State Football . Angelo State University . 7 September 2021 . Girsch.