The Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football program represents the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in college football as the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The Lions play their home games at Simmons Bank Field in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Conference memberships Independent (1923–1935, 1970–1972) Southwestern Athletic Conference (1936–1969, 1998–present) NCAA Division II independent (1973–1982) NAIA independent (1983–1984, 1987–1997) Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference (1985–1986)

Major Classic Southern Heritage Classic

Championships National 2012 Black college national Monte Coleman 10–2 8–1

Conference championships 2012 Southwestern Athletic Conference Monte Coleman 10–2 8–1

Division championships 2006 SWAC West Mo Forte 8–4 (7–3) Alabama A&M Bulldogs L 13–22 Alabama A&M 30,213 2012 SWAC West Monte Coleman 10–2 (8–1) Jackson State Tigers W 24–21 OT Jackson State 32,4802020 SWAC West Doc Gamble 4–1 (4–0) Alabama A&M Bulldogs L 33–40 Alabama A&M 17,248

Playoff appearances NAIA The Golden Lions appeared in the NAIA playoffs two times. Their combined record was 3–2.

1994 QuarterfinalsSemifinalsNational Championship Central State (OH)Montana WesternNortheastern State (OK) W, 21–14W, 60–53 OTL, 12–13 1995 Semifinals Northeastern State (OK) L, 14–17

Notable players Alumni in the NFL Over 29 Arkansas Pine Bluff alumni have played in the NFL, including:

L. C. Greenwood Terron Armstead Greg Wesley Dante Wesley Jamie Gillan Courtney Van Buren Mark Bradley Caesar Belser Chris Akins Charles Ali Brian Jones (tight end) Greg Briggs Robert Brown Wallace Francis Willie Frazier Ernest Grant Gene Jeter Mike Lewis Cleo Miller Ray Nealy Terry Nelson Willie Parker (defensive tackle) Rickey Parks Manny Sistrunk Clarence Washington Monk Williams Don Zimmerman (wide receiver) Raymond Webber Martell Mallett Ivory Lee Brown

Future non-conference opponents Announced schedules as of March 2, 2026 vs MorehouseLittle Rock, AR at Texas Tech at Missouri Central State  

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