Central Washington Wildcats football
| Central Washington Wildcats football | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| First season | 1901 | ||
| Athletic director | Dr. Dennis Francois | ||
| Head coach | 1st season, 0–0 (–) | ||
| Stadium | Tomlinson Stadium (capacity: 4,000) | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, Washington | ||
| Conference | Great Northwest Athletic Conference | ||
| All-time record | 489–338–26 (.589) | ||
| Claimed national titles | 1 (1995) | ||
| Conference titles | 32 | ||
| Consensus All-Americans | 31 | ||
| Colors | Crimson and black[1] | ||
| Website | www.wildcatsports.com | ||
The Central Washington Wildcats program represents Central Washington University in college football at the NCAA Division II level. The Wildcats are members of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
Conference affiliations[]
- 1901–1922: Independent
- 1923–1937: Tri-Normal League
- 1938: Independent
- 1939–1985: Evergreen Conference
- 1985–1986: Columbia Football League
- 1987–2000: Columbia Football Association
- 2001–2005: Great Northwest Athletic Conference
- 2006–2007: North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- 2008–present: Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Playoff appearances[]
NCAA Division II[]
The Wildcats have made six appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 3-6.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | First Round | UC Davis | L, 6–24 |
| 2007 | First Round Second Round Regional Final |
Ashland Nebraska–Omaha Grand Valley State |
W, 40–24 W, 20–17 L, 21–41 |
| 2008 | First Round | West Texas A&M | L, 42–49 |
| 2009 | Second Round Regional Final |
Tarleton State NW Missouri State |
W, 27–6 L, 20–21 |
| 2017 | First Round | Harding | L, 31–48 |
| 2021 | First Round | NW Missouri State | L, 21–50 |
Stadium[]
The Mules have played their home games at Audrey J. Walton Stadium since 1928. The current capacity of the stadium is at 10,000.
Rivalries[]
Western Washington[]
Notable players[]
- Beau Baldwin
- Jon Kitna
- Mike Reilly
- John Zamberlin
- Adam Bighill
References[]
- ^ CWU Brand Identity Standards Quick Guide (PDF). October 20, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
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