2007 Chadron State Eagles football team

The 2007 Chadron State Eagles football team represented Chadron State College as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) during the 2007 NCAA Division II football season. Led by head coach Bill O'Boyle and record-setting running back and Harlon Hill Trophy winner Danny Woodhead, the Eagles compiled an overall record of 12–1 with a mark of 8–0 in conference play, winning the RMAC title. After an 11–0 regular season, Chadron State advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs and received a first-round bye. The Eagles beat Abilene Christian in the second round in triple overtime by a score of 76–73. It was the highest scoring game in NCAA football history. Chadron State lost to Northwest Missouri State in the quarterfinals.

2007 Chadron State Eagles football
RMAC champion
ConferenceRocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Record12–1 (8–0 RMAC)
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorTodd Auer (14th season)
Home stadiumElliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
Seasons
← 2006
2008 →
2007 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 5 Chadron State $^   8 0     12 1  
No. 19 Mesa State ^   7 1     10 2  
Colorado Mines #   6 2     7 5  
Nebraska–Kearney   5 3     6 4  
Western New Mexico   4 4     4 6  
New Mexico Highlands   3 5     4 6  
Adams State   2 6     2 9  
Fort Lewis   1 7     1 9  
Western State (CO)   0 8     1 10  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
  • # – Dixie Rotary Bowl participant
Rankings from AFCA poll

Schedule

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DateOpponentRankSiteResultAttendance
August 25at No. 25 WashburnNo. 5W 34–247,489
September 1Wayne State (NE)No. 5W 55–143,000
September 8at Northern ColoradoNo. 6W 31–06,684
September 22at Colorado MinesNo. 5W 35–71,356
September 29New Mexico HighlandsNo. 4
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE
W 49–04,100
October 6at Western New MexicoNo. 4
W 21–01,200
October 13Fort LewisNo. 4
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE
W 31–93,000
October 18at Nebraska–KearneyNo. 3W 28–168,256
October 27No. 18 Mesa StateNo. 3
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE
W 7–63,800
November 3at Western State (CO)No. 2
W 50–17672
November 10Adams StateNo. 2
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE
W 58–03,200
November 24No. 15 Abilene ChristianNo. 2
W 76–73 3OT5,000
December 1No. 5 Northwest Missouri StateNo. 2
  • Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium
  • Chadron, NE (NCAA Division II Quarterfinal)
L 13–263,800
  • Rankings from AFCA Poll released prior to the game

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References

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  1. ^ "Chadron State Football 2007".