North Central Cardinals football
| North Central Cardinals | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1897[1] |
| Head coach | Brad Spencer 3rd season, 44–1 (.978) |
| Stadium | Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium (capacity: 5500) |
| Year built | 1999 |
| Location | Naperville, Illinois |
| NCAA division | Division III |
| Conference | CCIW |
| Claimed national titles | 3 (2019, 2022, 2024) |
| Colors | Cardinal and black[2] |
| Mascot | Cardinal |
| Website | Official website |
The North Central Cardinals football team represents North Central College, located in Naperville, Illinois, in NCAA Division III college football. The Cardinals, who began playing football in 1897, compete as members of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW).
North Central's home games are played at Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium.
Championships
National championships
| Year | Association | Division | Head coach | Record | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NCAA (3) | Division III (3) | Jeff Thorne | 14–1 (8–1 CCIW) | Wisconsin–Whitewater | W, 41–14 |
| 2022 | Brad Spencer | 15–0 (9–0 CCIW) | Mount Union | W, 28–21 | ||
| 2024 | 15–0 (9–0 CCIW) | Mount Union | W, 41–25 |
References
- ^ "North Central College Football History". northcentralcardinals.com. North Central College athletics. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE CARDINALS". Retrieved June 8, 2023.