Division II football · MIAA · SR4
Northeastern State University
RiverHawks
On the scoreboard: Northeastern State
- Overall5-3
- MIAA conference0-0
- D2CFB Power Ranking · Week 10No. 37
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Aug 28 | vs Delta State University | W 52-0 | Tahlequah, OK |
| Sat Sep 5 | at Missouri S&T | W 27-7 | Rolla, MO, Allgood-Bailey Stadium |
| Sat Sep 12 | at Truman State University | W 31-24 OT | Kirksville, Mo. |
| Sat Sep 19 | at University of Northern Colorado | L 17-23 OT | Greeley, Colo. |
| Sat Sep 26 | at Stephen F. Austin | L 14-63 | Nacogdoches, Texas |
| Sat Oct 3 | vs Texas Permian Basin | L 27-38 | Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium, Tahlequah, Okla. |
| Sat Oct 10 | at University of West Florida | cancelled | Pensacola, Fla. |
| Sat Oct 17 | vs William Jewell College (Mo.) | W 52-10 | Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium, Tahlequah, Okla. |
| Sat Oct 31 | at Langston | W 59-10 | Langston, Okla. |
| Sat Nov 7 | at McKendree University | 1:00 PM CT | Lebanon, IL, Leemon Field |
| Sat Nov 14 | vs University of West Alabama | 12:00 PM CT | Tahlequah, Okla., Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.goriverhawksgo.com) and live-stats feed. Scores updated Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT. Schedules checked Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT.
Statistical leaders, 2026
Passing yards
- 1 Smith, Donnie 2277
- 2 Kopecky, Carter 55
- 3 Foketi, Mo 26
Rushing yards
- 1 Schelling, Jordan 375
- 2 Trotter, Mikail 357
- 3 Thompson, Jaylen 301
Receiving yards
- 1 Roberson, Deuce 733
- 2 Jackson, Cam 586
- 3 Richmond, Jalen 270
Total tackles
- 1 Charboneau, Kale 57.0
- 2 Walker, Khaden 50.0
- 3 Hardrick, Braylon 43.0
Source: Northeastern State's cumulative statistics (opens in a new tab). Snapshot fetched Nov 4, 7:36 PM CT.
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Player awards
- MIAA · D2CFB Roberson,Deuce, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 6 2026
History
- National titles0
- Playoff appearances2
- Conference titles2
- Division II seasons29
Division II member 1998-2026, per the NCAA records book.
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 21-40 vs Colorado Mesa |
| 1999 | - | Lost in the semifinals | First round: W 27-24 (OT) vs Western Washington Quarterfinals: W 19-14 vs UC Davis Semifinals: L 7-42 vs Carson-Newman |
Conference titles
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021–2025. “vs.” marks a neutral site.
2025 7-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 28 | at Saginaw Valley State | W 28-21 |
| Sat Sep 6 | vs Missouri S&T | L 24-27 |
| Sat Sep 13 | at North Alabama | L 21-49 |
| Sat Oct 4 | vs West Florida | L 24-31 |
| Sat Oct 11 | at Lincoln (MO) | W 52-3 |
| Sat Oct 18 | at William Jewell | W 35-7 |
| Sat Oct 25 | at Central Oklahoma | W 28-21 |
| Sat Nov 8 | vs McKendree | W 44-10 |
| Sat Nov 15 | at West Alabama | W 33-20 |
| Sat Dec 6 | vs. East Central | W 56-21 |
2024 1-9
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 29 | vs Missouri Western State | L 31-33 |
| Sat Sep 7 | at Central Missouri | L 21-63 |
| Sat Sep 21 | at Fort Hays State | L 0-37 |
| Sat Sep 28 | vs. Missouri Southern | L 20-27 |
| Sat Oct 5 | at Emporia State | L 14-48 |
| Sat Oct 12 | vs Lincoln (MO) | W 55-7 |
| Sat Oct 19 | vs Central Oklahoma | L 57-64 |
| Sat Nov 2 | at Northwest Missouri State | L 26-44 |
| Sat Nov 9 | at Mississippi Christian | L 7-35 |
| Sat Nov 16 | vs Washburn | L 28-35 |
2023 1-10
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 31 | vs Fort Hays State | L 0-56 |
| Sat Sep 9 | at Nebraska-Kearney | L 17-31 |
| Sat Sep 16 | vs Emporia State | L 0-38 |
| Sat Sep 23 | at Missouri Southern | L 0-42 |
| Sat Sep 30 | vs Pittsburg State | L 7-42 |
| Sat Oct 7 | at Lincoln (MO) | W 28-13 |
| Sat Oct 14 | vs Central Missouri | L 24-63 |
| Sat Oct 21 | vs Central Oklahoma | L 21-37 |
| Sat Oct 28 | at Missouri Western State | L 0-44 |
| Sat Nov 4 | vs Northwest Missouri State | L 0-52 |
| Sat Nov 11 | at Washburn | L 14-45 |
2022 1-10
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 1 | at Emporia State | L 17-42 |
| Sat Sep 10 | vs Missouri Southern | L 13-30 |
| Sat Sep 17 | at Pittsburg State | L 14-49 |
| Sat Sep 24 | vs Lincoln (MO) | W 38-10 |
| Sat Oct 1 | at Central Missouri | L 13-35 |
| Thu Oct 6 | at Central Oklahoma | L 6-55 |
| Sat Oct 15 | vs Missouri Western State | L 16-23 |
| Sat Oct 22 | at Northwest Missouri State | L 3-36 |
| Sat Oct 29 | vs Washburn | L 17-21 |
| Sat Nov 5 | at Fort Hays State | L 14-27 |
| Sat Nov 12 | vs Nebraska-Kearney | L 0-42 |
2021 2-9
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 4 | vs Emporia State | L 7-38 |
| Sat Sep 11 | at Missouri Southern | W 21-17 |
| Sat Sep 18 | vs Pittsburg State | L 13-48 |
| Sat Sep 25 | at Lincoln (MO) | W 49-48 |
| Sat Oct 2 | vs Central Missouri | L 10-41 |
| Thu Oct 7 | vs Central Oklahoma | L 9-49 |
| Sat Oct 16 | at Missouri Western State | L 24-57 |
| Sat Oct 23 | vs Northwest Missouri State | L 7-59 |
| Sat Oct 30 | at Washburn | L 0-35 |
| Sat Nov 6 | vs Fort Hays State | L 6-64 |
| Sat Nov 13 | at Nebraska-Kearney | L 10-56 |
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 31, 7:15 AM CT.