Seating capacity 16,000 All-time record 573–432–38 (.568) Conference titles 13 Arena/Stadium Paladin Stadium Conference Southern Conference First season 1889 | NCAA division Division I FCS Claimed nat'l titles 1 (1988) Head coach Bruce Fowler Division Division I (NCAA) Athletic director Mike Buddie Colors Royal Purple, White | |
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Location Greenville, South Carolina Profiles | ||
The Furman Paladins football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the Furman University located in the state of South Carolina. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Southern Conference. The school's first football team was fielded in 1889. The team plays its home games at the 16,000 seat Paladin Stadium. They are coached by Clay Hendrix.
Contents
- History
- Classifications
- Conference memberships
- Notable former players
- Championships
- Division I AAFCS Playoffs results
- References
History
The Furman Paladins have won 13 Southern Conference Championships: 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1999, 2001, 2004, and 2013. And have beat Alabama 30-28 in 1976 for the national title
Classifications
Conference memberships
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
Championships
National championship: 1988
Division I-AA/FCS Playoffs results
The Paladins have appeared in the I-AA/FCS playoffs 16 times with a record of 18–15. They were National Champions in 1988 and National Runner–Up in 1985 and 2001.
