Carson–Newman Eagles football

Carson–Newman Eagles football
First season1895 (1895)
Athletic directorMatt Pope
Head coachAshley Ingram
2nd season, 9–3 (.750)
StadiumBurke–Tarr Stadium
(capacity: 6,500)
FieldRoy Harmon Field
Year built2005
Field surfaceFieldTurf
LocationJefferson City, Tennessee
NCAA divisionDivision II
ConferenceSouth Atlantic
All-time record65935332 (.647)
Claimed national titles5 (NAIA: 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989)
Playoff appearances27 (NCAA: 16, NAIA: 11)
Conference titles24
ColorsOrange and blue
   
Websitecneagles.com

The Carson–Newman Eagles football team represents Carson–Newman University, located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, in NCAA Division II college football. The Eagles, who began playing football in 1895, currently compete as members of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). Carson–Newman's home games are played at Burke–Tarr Stadium. Carson–Newman has won five national championships, all as members of the NAIA (1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1989).