The Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football program represents the University of Nebraska at Kearney in college football and competes in the NCAA Division II. In 2012, Nebraska–Kearney became a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. UNK's home games are played at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney, Nebraska.

History Nebraska–Kearney's football program dates back to 1905 when the program went 0–5–1. Since their inaugural season the Lopers claim 32 conference championships.

Conference affiliations 1916–1927 Nebraska College Athletic Conference 1928–1942 Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Association 1943–1975 Nebraska College Conference 1976–1989 Central States Intercollegiate Conference 1990–1995 NCAA Division II independent 1996–2011 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference 2012–present: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Stadium

The Lopers have played their home games at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium since 1939. The current capacity of the stadium is at 5,250.

Postseason appearances NCAA Division II The Lopers have made five appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 2–5.

2002 First Round Texas A&M–Kingsville L, 40–58 2005 First Round Pittsburg State L, 20–49 2009 First RoundSecond Round Saginaw ValleyMinnesota Duluth W, 35–20L, 7–42 2011 Second Round Wayne State (MI) L, 14–38 2021 First RoundSecond Round Western ColoradoAngelo State W, 31–24L, 7–20

NAIA The Lopers, then known as the Antelopes, made four appearances in the NAIA playoffs, with a combined record of 1–4.

1963 Semifinals Prairie View A&M L, 7–20 1977 Semifinals SW Oklahoma State L, 7–21 1979 Quarterfinals Central State (OK) L, 22–42 1980 QuarterfinalsSemifinals Mars HillNortheastern State W, 9–6 L, 0–14

All-time record vs. current MIAA teams Official record (including any NCAA imposed vacates and forfeits) against all current MIAA opponents as of the end of the 2015 season: Central Missouri 2 7 0 Lost 5 1960Central Oklahoma 2 5 0 Lost 1 1979Emporia State 12 9 0 Lost 3 1975Fort Hays State 34 29 1 Lost 7 1926Lindenwood 2 4 0 Lost 3 2012Missouri Southern 9 7 0 Won 1 1977Missouri Western 17 11 0 Won 1 1970Northeastern State 4 4 0 Won 1 1960Northwest Missouri State 3 11 0 Lost 6 1928Pittsburg State 8 12 0 Lost 10 1974Washburn 14 12 0 Lost 9 1963

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