Maryville Scots football
| Maryville Scots football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1892 |
| Athletic director | Andrew Wu |
| Head coach | Ben Fox 6th season, 28–17 (.622) |
| Stadium | Lloyd L. Thornton Stadium (capacity: 5,000) |
| Field | Honaker Field |
| Year built | 1952 |
| Field surface | Bermuda Turf |
| Location | Maryville, Tennessee |
| NCAA division | NCAA Division III |
| Conference | SAA |
| All-time record | 521–545–40 (.489) |
| Bowl record | 1–3 (.250) |
| Conference titles | 7 |
| Colors | Garnet and orange |
| Fight song | On Highlanders |
| Website | mcscots.com |
The Maryville Scots football team represents Maryville College in college football. The team is located in Maryville, Tennessee. The team competes at the NCAA Division III level as an affiliate member of the Southern Athletic Association. The team is currently coached by Ben Fox, who has been head coach since the 2020-21 season, and has a record of 28-17. The team has an overall record of 521 wins, 545 losses, and 40 ties for a .489 winning percentage.
The first football team was organized in 1892 by Japanese student Kin Takahashi. The team was a part of the 1947 Tangerine Bowl, which is the first iteration of the Citrus Bowl. The team has won 7 conference championships, mainly in the Smoky Mountain Conference and the USA South Conference.
The Scots play at Lloyd L. Thornton Stadium, Honaker Field. Constructed in 1952, close proximity to the action is provided for a capacity crowd of 5,000. Renovations to the home bleachers and press box occurred in 1993. A new concession stand and bathroom were added in 1997. Visitor stands were enhanced in 2001 while the entire field and entrance were updated in 2001.