East Central Tigers football
| East Central Tigers football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1909[1] |
| Head coach | John Litrenta 3rd season, 14–20 (.412) |
| Location | Ada, Oklahoma |
| Stadium | Koi Ishto Stadium[2] (capacity: 5,000) |
| Field | Norris Field |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | Great American Conference |
| Colors | Black and orange[3] |
| NAIA national championships | |
| NAIA Division I: 1993 | |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Website | ECU Tigers Football |
The East Central Tigers football team represents East Central University, located in Ada, Oklahoma, in NCAA Division II college football. Under previous university names, the team was also known as the East Central State Tigers.
The Tigers, who began playing football in 1909, compete as members of the Great American Conference.
East Central have won one national championship.
History
Conference affiliations
- ?–1928: Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference (1914–1928)
- 1929–1973: Oklahoma Collegiate Conference
- 1974–1996: Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference (1974–1997)
- 1997–2011: Lone Star Conference
- 2012–present: Great American Conference
Championships
National championships
| Year | Association | Division | Head coach | Record | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NAIA (1) | Division I (1) | Hank Walbrick | 10–3 (3–2 OIC) | Glenville State | W, 49–35 |
Postseason appearances
NAIA playoffs
The Tigers have made two appearances in the NAIA playoffs, with a combined record of 3–1 and one national championship.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Quarterfinals | Central Washington | L, 20–22 |
| 1993 | Quarterfinals Semifinals National Championship |
Western New Mexico Arkansas–Monticello Glenville State |
W, 24–22 W, 27–0 W, 49–35 |
References
- ^ "Record Book" (PDF). ecutigers.com. ECU Tigers Football. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "Facilities". ecutigers.com. ECU Tigers. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ ECU Identity Standards. Retrieved April 26, 2023.