| Teamname: | Northeastern State RiverHawks football |
| Athleticdirector: | Matt Cochran |
| Headcoach: | Darrin Chiaverini |
| Headcoachyear: | 1st |
| Hcwins: | 0 |
| Hclosses: | 0 |
| Stadium: | Doc Wadley Stadium |
| Fieldname: | Gable Field |
| Stadiumbuilt: | 1915 |
| Stadcapacity: | 8,300 |
| Stadsurface: | FieldTurf |
| Location: | Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| Ncaadivision: | II |
| Conference: | MIAA Independent (beginning in 2024) |
| Pastaffiliations: | OIC (I) OCC OIC (II) Lone Star Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association |
| Atwins: | 477 |
| Atlosses: | 455 |
| Atties: | 32 |
| Natltitles: | 2 NAIA: (1958, 1994) |
| Conftitles: | 21 |
| Fightsong: | "Northeastern, Northeastern" |
| Mascotdisplay: | Rowdy the RiverHawk |
| Marchingband: | RiverHawk Marching Band |
| Pagfreelabel: | Outfitter |
| Pagfreevalue: | Nike |
| Rivalries: | Central Oklahoma |
| Websitename: | www.goriverhawksgo.com |
| Websiteurl: | http://www.goriverhawksgo.com/index.aspx?path=football |
The Northeastern State RiverHawks football program represents Northeastern State University in college football and competes in the NCAA Division II. In 2012, Northeastern State became member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), and has remained in the league.[1] NSU's football program will become an independent program, beginning in August 2024.[2] NSU's home games are played at Doc Wadley Stadium in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Northeastern's football program dates back to 1909.[3] The RiverHawks claim twenty-one conference championships, and appeared in four NAIA football championships in 1958, 1980, 1994, and 1995.[4]
The team is currently coached by J. J. Eckert, who began his tenure in 2019.[5]
| 1958 | NAIA Playoffs | 11–0 | Won NAIA Championship | |
| 1994 | 11–2 | Won NAIA Championship | ||
| National Championships | 2 |
See main article: Doc Wadley Stadium.
The Riverhawks have played their home games at Doc Wadley Stadium since 1964. The current capacity of the stadium is at 8,300.[6]
See also: List of Northeastern State RiverHawks in the NFL draft.