Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks football explained

Teamname:Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks football
Firstyear:1911
Lastyear:2010
Athleticdirector:Trev Alberts
Stadium:Al F. Caniglia Field
Stadcapacity:3,097
Stadsurface:Grass
Ncaadivision:II
Location:Omaha, Nebraska
Atwins:440
Atlosses:382
Atties:27
Bowlwins:2
Bowllosses:1
Conftitles:13
Websitename:omavs.com
Websiteurl:http://omavs.com/sports/2017/6/29/remembering-the-history.aspx

The Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks football team represented the University of Nebraska Omaha in NCAA Division II college football, and played its first season in 1911. They competed in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during their last season in 2010 and played home games on campus at Al F. Caniglia Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

On March 25, 2011, the university's board of regents voted to disband the team in order to save money for the athletic program, which was transitioning to Division I. (Disputed by ESPN; see link below)[1]

Conference affiliations

Conference championships

The Mavericks won 13 conference championships in 1962, 1963, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1983, 1984, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.

NCAA playoff appearances

NCAA Division II

The Mavericks appeared in the Division II playoffs ten times with an overall record of 2–10.

1978QuarterfinalsYoungstown StateL, 14–21
1984Quarterfinals
Semifinals
NW Missouri State
North Dakota State
W, 28–15
L, 14–25
1996First RoundNW Missouri StateL, 21–22
1998First RoundNW Missouri StateL, 14–28
2000First Round
Quarterfinals
Pittsburg State
North Dakota State
W, 14–13
L, 21–43
2001First RoundPittsburg StateL, 7–20
2005Second RoundSaginaw ValleyL, 21–24
2006Second RoundNorth DakotaL, 35–38
2007Second RoundCentral WashingtonL, 17–20
2008First RoundPittsburg StateL, 21–33

Bowl games

The Mavericks played in three NCAA-sanctioned bowl games with a record of 2–1.

1955 W 7–6
1962 W 34–21
2009 L 25–31

College Football Hall of Fame

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OTL: UNO cuts sports. 6 May 2011.
  2. Web site: Football History.