Montana State–Northern Lights football explained

Teamname:Montana State–Northern Lights football
Firstyear:1957
Athleticdirector:Christian Oberquell
Headcoach:Jerome Souers
Headcoachyear:2nd
Hcwins:1
Hclosses:19
Stadium:Tilleman Field
Stadiumbuilt:2020
Stadcapacity:2,000
Stadsurface:FieldTurf
Location:Havre, Montana
Conference:Frontier
Atwins:64
Atlosses:185
Playoffapps:NAIA: 1
Playoffs:NAIA: 0–1
Mascotdisplay:Northern lights
Websitename:golightsgo.com
Websiteurl:https://golightsgo.com/sports/football

The Montana State–Northern Lights football team represents Montana State University–Northern in college football in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Lights are members of the Frontier Conference, fielding its team in the Frontier Conference since 1999. The Lights play their home games at Tilleman Field in Havre, Montana.[1] [2]

The school's head coach is Jerome Souers, who took over the position for the 2022 season.[3]

Conference affiliations

List of head coaches

Coaches since 1999

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NameSeason(s)GCOWOLOTO%CWCLCTC%
1Walt Currie[4] 1999–200352104207330
2Mark Samson2004–20131044559040560
3Jake Eldridge[5] 2014, 2017143112110
4Aaron Christensen[6] [7] 2015–2017322271260
5Andrew Rolin[8] [9] 2018–2021373341330
6Jerome Souers[10] 2022–present201191190

Year-by-year results since 1999

National championsConference championsBowl game berthPlayoff berth
SeasonYearHead coachAssociationDivisionConferenceRecordPostseasonFinal ranking
OverallConference
WinLossTieFinishWinLossTie
Montana State–Northern Lights
19991999Walt CurrieNAIAFrontier380T–4th170
200020002804th260
20012001380T–3rd260
200220021905th170
200320031905th170
20042004Mark Samson1100T–4th170
200520055503rd350
200620069202nd820NAIA First Round11
20072007650T–3rd550
200820087302nd73021
20092009290T–5th190
201020103705th370
201120115503rd550
201220123707th370
20132013460T–5th460
20142014Jake Eldridge3807th280
20152015Aaron Christensen01108th0100
201620161908th190
20172017Aaron Christensen / Jake Eldridge (interim, last 3 games)11008th0100
20182018Andrew Rolin11008th0100
2019201911008th0100
202020200405th040
2021202111008th190
20222022Jerome Souers01008th0100
20232023190110

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ferguson . George . August 25, 2021 . GAME DAY FEATURE: FINALLY: Fans ready to pack new Tilleman Field . September 27, 2023 . Havre Daily News.
  2. Web site: October 8, 2020 . Montana State-Northern unveils 2021 spring football schedule, will open Tilleman Field on March 13 . September 27, 2023 . Montana Sports.
  3. Web site: Ferguson . George . January 14, 2022 . Legendary head coach Jerome Souers named new MSU-N head football coach . September 27, 2023 . Havre Daily News.
  4. Web site: August 3, 2023 . Montana State-Northern announces 2023 hall of fame class . September 27, 2023 . 406 MT Sports.
  5. Web site: October 25, 2017 . Briefs: MSU-Northern FB coach quits . September 27, 2023 . Great Falls Tribune.
  6. Web site: Potter . Jim . October 25, 2017 . MSU-Northern Football Coach Resigns . September 27, 2023 . Frontier Conference.
  7. Web site: October 25, 2017 . Montana State University-Northern football coach resigns . September 27, 2023 . USA Today.
  8. Web site: Ferguson . George . November 29, 2021 . Andrew Rolin announces he's resigning as Lights' head coach . September 27, 2023 . Havre Daily News.
  9. Web site: Martin . Spencer . November 29, 2021 . Andrew Rolin resigns as MSU-Northern Head Football Coach . September 27, 2023 . Montana Right Now.
  10. Web site: Richards . Sierra . January 14, 2022 . Jerome Souers Named Head Football Coach at MSU-Northern . September 27, 2023 . Frontier Conference.