1986 Carson–Newman Eagles football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1986 Carson–Newman Eagles football South Atlantic Conference SAC 12–1 6–1 Ken Sparks 7th Burke–Tarr Stadium NAIA Division I national co-championSAC champion Champion Bowl W 17–0 vs. 1986 Cameron Aggies Cameron The 1986 Carson–Newman Eagles football team was an American football team that represented Carson–Newman College (renamed Carson–Newman University in 2012) as a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) during the 1986 NAIA Division I football season. In its seventh year under head coach Ken Sparks, the team compiled a 12–1 record (6–1 against conference opponents), won the SAC championship, and defeated 1986 Cameron Aggies Cameron in the Champion Bowl to win the NAIA national championship.2010 Carson-Newman Eagles Football Media Guide Carson-Newman College 2010 https://www.cneagles.com/sports/m-footbl/2010-11/files/2010Sec6.pdf It was the third of five national championships (1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1989) won by Carson–Newman during the 1980s. Schedule y y September 6 at 1986 Wofford Terriers Wofford<ncg> Synder Field Spartanburg, SC W 17–15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-wofford-drops-opener/198593467/ The Greenville News Wofford drops opener, 17–15 September 7, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com September 13 1986 Georgetown Tigers Georgetown (KY)<ncg> Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN W 38–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-lowery-the-spark-as/198593659/ The Courier-Journal Lowery the spark as Carson–Newman slams Georgetown September 14, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com September 27 vs 1986 Elon Fightin' Christians Elon Burlington Memorial Stadium Burlington, NC L 12–15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-elon-wins-bruising-battl/198593815/ Greensboro News and Record Elon wins bruising battle over C–N September 28, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com October 4 at 1986 Catawba Indians Catawba Shuford Stadium Salisbury, NC W 17–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salisbury-post-eagles-defense-stops/198593955/ The Salisbury Post Eagles' defense stops Catawba October 5, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com October 11 1986 Newberry Indians Newberry Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN W 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-carsonnewman-blanks-newberry/198594153/ The State Carson–Newman blanks Newberry October 12, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com October 18 at 1986 Mars Hill Lions Mars Hill Meares Stadium Mars Hill, NC W 10–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-asheville-times-carsonnewman-nips-m/198594300/ The Asheville Times Carson–Newman nips Mars Hill, 10–7 October 19, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com October 25 1986 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Gardner–Webb Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN W 51–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-gardnerwebb-falls/198594447/ The Herald Gardner–Webb falls October 26, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com November 1 at 1986 Lenoir–Rhyne Bears Lenoir–Rhyne Moretz Stadium Hickory, NC W 24–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesville-record-and-landmark-carsonn/198594615/ Statesville Record and Landmark Carson–Newman overcomes Bears November 2, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com November 8 Liberty<ncg> Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN W 34–20 5,483 https://www.newspapers.com/article/kingsport-times-news-eagles-douse-libert/144521498/ Kingsport Times-News Eagles douse Liberty, 32–20 November 9, 1986 March 31, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 1986 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN W 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/johnson-city-press-eagles-earn-plaoff-sp/198594974/ Johnson City Press Eagles earn plaoff spot with 19–0 victory November 16, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com December 6 1986 Shepherd Rams Shepherd<ncg> Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN (NAIA Division I quarterfinal) W 30–10 2,649 https://www.newspapers.com/article/bristol-herald-courier-carsonnewman-top/198595127/ Bristol Herald Courier Carson–Newman tops Shepherd in playoffs December 7, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com December 13 at 1986 Hillsdale Chargers Hillsdale<ncg> Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium Hillsdale, MI (NAIA Division I semifinal) W 19–16 <OT> 1,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-hillsdale-finally/198595310/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Hillsdale finally runs out of its comeback magic December 14, 1986 May 30, 2026 Newspapers.com December 20 vs 1986 Cameron Aggies Cameron<ncg> Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN (Champion Bowl) W 17–0 5,233 Carson-Newman blanks Cameron for NAIA title The Herald Sun Steve Baker December 21, 1986 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89533544/carson-newman-blanks-cameron-for-naia/ Newspapers.com References Carson-Newman Eagles Category:Carson–Newman Eagles football seasons Category:NAIA football national champions Category:South Atlantic Conference football champion seasons Carson-Newman Eagles football