Central Washington Wildcats football
Division II football team
The Central Washington Wildcats program represents Central Washington University in college football at the NCAA Division II level. The Wildcats are normally members of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, but when that conference dropped football after the 2021 season, they joined the Lone Star Conference as football-only members.
Conference affiliations
- 1901–1922: Independent
- 1923–1937: Tri-Normal League
- 1938: Independent
- 1939–1985: Evergreen Conference
- 1985–1986: Columbia Football League
- 1987–2000: Columbia Football Association
- 2001–2005: Great Northwest Athletic Conference
- 2006–2007: North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- 2008–2021: Great Northwest Athletic Conference
- 2022–present: Lone Star Conference
Playoff appearances
NCAA Division II
The Wildcats have made seven appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 5–7.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | First Round | UC Davis | L, 6–24 |
| 2007 | First Round Second Round Regional Final | Ashland Nebraska–Omaha Grand Valley State | W, 40–24 W, 20–17 L, 21–41 |
| 2008 | First Round | West Texas A&M | L, 42–49 |
| 2009 | Second Round Regional Final | Tarleton State NW Missouri State | W, 27–6 L, 20–21 |
| 2017 | Second Round | Texas A&M-Commerce | L, 31–34 2OT |
| 2021 | First Round | NW Missouri State | L, 21–50 |
| 2023 | First Round Second Round Regional Finals | Western Colorado Bemidji State Colorado Mines | W, 16–13 OT W, 21–17 L, 14–38 |
Stadium
The Central Washington Wildcats have played their home games at Tomlinson Stadium since its construction in 1959. The current permanent capacity of the stadium is 4,000.[2]
Rivalries
Western Washington
Notable players
- Beau Baldwin
- Jon Kitna
- Mike Reilly
- John Zamberlin
- Adam Bighill
- Chase DeMoore
References
External links
- Official website
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Lone Star Conference
- Angelo State Rams & Rambelles
- Arkansas–Fort Smith Lions (departing 2024)
- Cameron Aggies
- Dallas Baptist Patriots
- Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds
- Lubbock Christian Chaparrals
- Midwestern State Mustangs
- Oklahoma Christian Eagles
- St. Edward's Hilltoppers
- St. Mary's Rattlers
- Texas A&M International Dustdevils
- Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas
- Texas–Permian Basin Falcons
- Texas Woman's Pioneers
- UT Tyler Patriots
- West Texas A&M Buffaloes
- Western New Mexico Mustangs
- Sul Ross State Lobos (joining in 2024)
- UT Dallas Comets (joining 2025)
- Central Washington Wildcats
- Western Oregon Wolves
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