1983 Central State Marauders football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1983 Central State Marauders football Independent 12–1 Billy Joe 3rd McPherson Stadium Black college national champion NCAA Division II Championship L 21–41 vs. North Dakota State The 1983 Central State Marauders football team represented Central State University as an independent during the 1983 NCAA Division II football season. Led by third-year head coach Billy Joe, the Marauders compiled an overall record of 12–1 and finished as Division II runner-up. At the conclusion of the season, the Marauders were also recognized as black college national champion. Schedule 1983 NCAA Division II AP September 10 w 1983 Salem Tigers Salem (WV) McPherson Stadium Wilberforce, OH 33–7 1,300 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122478302/csu-pulls-rug-out-from-salem-tigers/ CSU pulls rug out from Salem Tigers Dayton Daily News September 11, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com September 17 w y 1983 Ferris State Bulldogs Ferris State Top Taggart Field Big Rapids, MI 48–32 12,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122478697/central-state-o-ferris-state-32/ Central State (O.) 48, Ferris State 32 Detroit Free Press September 18, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com September 24 w Grand Valley State McPherson Stadium Wilberforce, OH 21–14 3,183–4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122478855/marauders-cook-reforms-mold-for-footbal/ Marauders' Cook reforms mold for football heroes Dayton Daily News September 25, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com Final 1983 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Grand Valley State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/262/stats/13170 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 20, 2025 October 1 w Liberty Baptist McPherson Stadium Wilberforce, OH 66–16 4,700 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122479043/central-state-66-liberty-baptist-16/ Central State 66, Liberty Baptist 16 Springfield News-Sun October 2, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com October 8 w 1983 Lincoln Tigers Lincoln (MO) McPherson Stadium Wilberforce, OH 50–12 13,700 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122479199/central-state-ohio-50-lincoln-12/ Central State (Ohio) 50, Lincoln 12 The Kansas City Star October 9, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com October 15 w y 1983 Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State Alumni Field Frankfort, KY 23–3 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122479411/central-rolls-on-defeats-kentucky-state/ Central rolls on, defeats Kentucky State Dayton Daily News October 16, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com October 22 w y 1983 Northeastern Illinois Golden Eagles Northeastern Illinois Skokie, IL 24–0 100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122479644/ne-illinois-falls/ N.E. Illinois falls The Rock Island Argus October 23, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com October 29 w 1983 District of Columbia Firebirds District of Columbia McPherson Stadium Wilberforce, OH 69–8 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122479794/marauders-rip-udc-698/ Marauders rip UDC, 69–8 Dayton Daily News October 30, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com November 5 w Delaware State 17 McPherson Stadium Wilberforce, OH 49–26 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122479917/delstate-falls-to-undefeated-central-sta/ DelState falls to undefeated Central State The Morning News November 6, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com November 12 w 9 1983 Clarion State Golden Eagles Clarion State McPherson Stadium Wilberforce, OH 48–14 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122480155/csu-displays-playoff-calibre/ CSU displays playoff calibre Dayton Daily News November 13, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com November 26 w y 7 Southwest Texas State 2 Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX NCAA Division II First Round 24–16 CSU savors sweet success in Southwest Texas upset https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96966991/csu-savors-sweet-success-in-southwest-te/ Dayton Daily News November 27, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com December 3 w y 7 1983 North Alabama Lions North Alabama 3 Braly Municipal Stadium Florence, AL NCAA Division II Semifinal 27–24 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122480442/marauders-raid-una-hopes/ Marauders raid UNA hopes The Montgomery Advertiser December 4, 1983 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com December 10 l y 7 North Dakota State 6 McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium McAllen, TX NCAA Division II Championship Game—Palm Bowl 21–41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86396423/bison-coast-to-national-crown/ The Bismarck Tribune Bison coast to national crown December 11, 1981 April 7, 2023 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (Central State (OH)) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/30049/stats/13170 National Collegiate Athletic Association April 7, 2023 References Central State Category:Central State Marauders football seasons Category:Black college football national champions Central State Marauders football