2008 Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 2008 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football 150 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference NSIC 1 15–0 10–0 Bob Nielson 6th Malosky Stadium NCAA Division II championNSIC champion NCAA Division II Championship Game W 21–14 vs. 2008 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Northwest Missouri State The 2008 Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs football team was an American football team that won the 2008 NCAA Division II national championship. The team represented the University of Minnesota Duluth in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) during the 2008 NCAA Division II football season. In their sixth, non-consecutive season under head coach Bob Nielson, the Bulldogs compiled a perfect 15–0 record, outscored opponents by a total of 613 to 173, and won the NSIC championship.Minnesota-Duluth Yearly Results College Football Data Warehouse October 9, 2021 http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/m/minnesota_duluth/2005-2009_yearly_results.php https://web.archive.org/web/20150401221151/http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/m/minnesota_duluth/2005-2009_yearly_results.php 2015-04-01 The team advanced to the playoffs and won the national championship by defeating 2008 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Northwest Missouri State in the championship game. The team's statistical leaders included Isaac Odim with 1,638 rushing yards and 180 points scored, Ted Schlafke with 3,018 passing yards and 3,513 yards of total offense, and D.J. Winfield with 1,201 receiving yards.Minnesota Duluth Cumulative Season Statistics [2008] October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/teamcume.htm#TEAM.IND The team played its home games at James S. Malosky Stadium in Duluth, Minnesota. Schedule 2008 NCAA Division II American Football Coaches Association y y y August 30 at 2008 Concordia Golden Bears Concordia–St. Paul 22 James Griffin Stadium Saint Paul, MN W 40-0 2,253 Minnesota Duluth vs Concordia-St. Paul (Aug 30, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb01.htm September 6 at 2008 Missouri Western Griffons Missouri Western<ncg> 17 Spratt Stadium St. Joseph, MO W 47-18 4,001 Minnesota Duluth vs Missouri Western (Sep 06, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb02.htm September 11 2008 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs Southwest Minnesota State 15 Malosky Stadium Duluth, MN W 43-21 4,460 SW Minnesota State vs Minnesota Duluth (Sep 11, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb03.htm September 20 at 2008 Augustana University Vikings Augustana (SD) 15 Howard Wood Field Sioux Falls, SD W 40-10 3,526 Minnesota Duluth vs Augustana (SD) (Sep 20, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb04.htm September 27 2008 Mary Marauders Mary 15 Malosky Stadium Duluth, MN W 44-7 1,707 University of Mary vs Minnesota Duluth (Sep 27, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb05.htm October 4 at 2008 Minnesota State–Moorhead Dragons Minnesota State–Moorhead 10 Alex Nemzek Stadium Moorhead, MN W 52-10 2,200 Minnesota Duluth vs MSU Moorhead (Oct 04, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb06.htm October 11 2008 Northern State Wolves Northern State 9 Malosky Stadium Duluth, MN W 55-7 3,808 Northern State vs Minnesota Duluth (Oct 11, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb07.htm October 18 at 2008 St. Cloud State Huskies St. Cloud State 9 Husky Stadium St. Cloud, MN W 38-21 5,102 Minnesota Duluth vs St. Cloud State (Oct 18, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb08.htm October 25 2008 Bemidji State Beavers Bemidji State T–6 Malosky Stadium Duluth, MN W 48-21 3,111 Bemidji State vs Minnesota Duluth (Oct 25, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb09.htm November 1 at 2008 Minnesota–Crookston Golden Eagles Minnesota–Crookston 8 Ed Widseth Field Crookston, MN W 63-7 473 Duluth clinches at least share of title The Winona Daily News November 2, 2008 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86816989/duluth-clinches-at-least-share-of-title/ Newspapers.comMinnesota Duluth vs Minnesota, Crookston (Nov. 1, 2008) University of Minnesota Duluth October 10, 2021 https://www.d.umn.edu/athletic/football/2008%20Stats/umdfb10.htm November 8 2008 Winona State Warriors Winona State 5 Malosky Stadium Duluth, MN W 38-7 1,011 Duluth duo runs over Warriors The Winona Daily News November 9, 2008 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86817103/duluth-duo-runs-over-warriors/ Newspapers.com November 22 No. 12 2008 Chadron State Eagles Chadron State<ncg> 5 Malosky Stadium Duluth, MN (NCAA Division II first round) W 20-10 1,468 Minnesota-Duluth grounds high-flying Eagle attack Rapid City Journal November 23, 2008 F5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86816391/minnesota-duluth-grounds-high-flying/ Newspapers.com November 29 at No. 1 Grand Valley State<ncg> 5 Lubbers Stadium Allendale, MI (NCAA Division II quarterfinal) W 19-13 3,548 Grand Valley falls in double overtime Daily Press & Argus November 30, 2008 2B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86817501/grand-valley-falls-in-double-overtime/ Newspapers.com December 6 at No. 7 2008 California Vulcans California (PA)<ncg> 5 Adamson Stadium California, PA (NCAA Division II semifinal) W 45-7 3,200 Turnovers cost Vulcans in chilling loss Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 7, 2008 C3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86817377/turnovers-cost-vulcans-in-chilling-loss/ Newspapers.com December 13 vs No. 3 2008 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Northwest Missouri State<ncg> 5 Braly Municipal Stadium Florence, AL (NCAA Division II Championship Game) W 21-14 6,219 Bulldogs' day: Minnesota-Duluth wins DII championship Leader-Telegram December 14, 2008 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86817252/bulldogs-day-minnesota-duluth-wins/ Newspapers.com References Minnesota-Duluth Category:Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football seasons Category:Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference football champion seasons Category:NCAA Division II Football Champions Category:College football undefeated seasons Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs football