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 | |
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RMAC champion | |
NCAA Division II Quarterfinal, L 13–26 vs. Northwest Missouri State | |
Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Record | 12–1 (8–0 RMAC) |
Head coach |
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Defensive coordinator | Todd Auer (14th season) |
Home stadium | Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Schedule
editDate | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance |
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August 25 | at No. 25 Washburn | No. 5 | W 34–24 | 7,489 | |
September 1 | Wayne State (NE) | No. 5 | W 55–14 | 3,000 | |
September 8 | at Northern Colorado | No. 6 | W 31–0 | 6,684 | |
September 22 | at Colorado Mines | No. 5 | W 35–7 | 1,356 | |
September 29 | New Mexico Highlands | No. 4 |
| W 49–0 | 4,100 |
October 6 | at Western New Mexico | No. 4 |
| W 21–0 | 1,200 |
October 13 | Fort Lewis | No. 4 |
| W 31–9 | 3,000 |
October 18 | at Nebraska–Kearney | No. 3 | W 28–16 | 8,256 | |
October 27 | No. 18 Mesa State | No. 3 |
| W 7–6 | 3,800 |
November 3 | at Western State (CO) | No. 2 |
| W 50–17 | 672 |
November 10 | Adams State | No. 2 |
| W 58–0 | 3,200 |
November 24 | No. 15 Abilene Christian | No. 2 |
| W 76–73 3OT | 5,000 |
December 1 | No. 5 Northwest Missouri State | No. 2 |
| L 13–26 | 3,800 |
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