Monmouth Hawks football
| Monmouth Hawks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
 | |||
| First season | 1993 | ||
| Head coach |
Kevin Callahan 26th season, 147–120 (.551) | ||
| Stadium |
Kessler Field (Capacity: 4,000) | ||
| Field surface | Fieldturf | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, New Jersey | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | Big South Conference | ||
| All-time record | 144–118 (.550) | ||
| Colors |
Midnight Blue and White[1] | ||
| Website | GoMUHawks.com | ||
The Monmouth Hawks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the Monmouth University located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a member of the Big South Conference.[2] The school's first football team was fielded in 1993. The team plays its home games at the 3,200 seat Kessler Field. They are coached by Kevin Callahan.
FCS Playoffs results
The Hawks have made one appearance in the FCS Playoffs. Their record is 0–1
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | First Round | Northern Iowa | L 7–46 |
Notable former players
To date, six Monmouth Hawks alumni have played in the National Football League (NFL). Currently active are New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan, New York Jets tight end Neal Sterling, and Detroit Lions tight end Hakeem Valles. In addition to the NFL, Monmouth alumni have played professionally for the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL).
Former wide receiver Miles Austin was the first player from Monmouth to appear in the NFL and played in the league for ten seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys.
NFL players
CFL players
AFL players
References
- ↑ "Monmouth University Athletics Quick Facts". December 28, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Monmouth Historical Data". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved 2014-02-13.