D2 Former Division II program ยท 1973-1980
Eastern Illinois University
In the records: Eastern Illinois
History
- National titles1
- Runner-up finishes1
- Playoff appearances2
- Conference titles0
- Division II seasons8
Division II member 1973-1980, per the NCAA records book.
National championship games
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | - | Lost in the championship | First round: W 21-14 vs Northern Colorado Semifinals: W 56-31 vs North Alabama Championship: L 13-21 vs Cal Poly |
| 1978 | - | Won the championship | First round: W 35-31 vs UC Davis Semifinals: W 26-22 vs Youngstown State Championship: W 10-9 vs Delaware |
Source: NCAA conference standings records (Standings.pdf); NCAA Division II championship records (D2champs.pdf), through 2025; NCAA Division II football records book (D2.pdf), through 2025. Loaded Sep 25, 5:21 PM CT. Checked for a newer edition Oct 26, 7:15 AM CT.