1987 Central State Marauders football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1987 Central State Marauders football Independent 10–1–1 Billy Joe 7th McPherson StadiumWelcome Stadium Black college national champion NAIA Division I First Round L 13–26 vs. 1987 Carson–Newman Eagles Carson–Newman The 1987 Central State Marauders football team represented Central State University as an independent during the 1987 NAIA Division I football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Billy Joe, the Marauders compiled an overall record of 10–1–1. At the conclusion of the season, the Marauders were also recognized as black college national champion. Schedule September 5 w y 1987 Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State Alumni Field Frankfort, KY 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122536497/central-state-21-kentucky-state-0/ Central State 21, Kentucky State 0 Lexington Herald-Leader September 6, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com September 12 w y Grambling State Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY Whitney Young Memorial Classic 37–21 29,411 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121202125/conquest-of-grambling-shows-csu-belongs/ Dayton Daily News Conquest of Grambling shows CSU belongs September 13, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com September 19 w 1987 Saginaw Valley State Cardinals Saginaw Valley State Welcome Stadium Dayton, OH 27–17 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122536732/marauders-erupt-late-to-crush-saginaw/ Marauders erupt late to crush Saginaw Dayton Daily News September 20, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com September 26 w Grand Valley State McPherson Stadium Wilberforce, OH 25–23 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122536875/central-st-25-grand-valley-st-23/ Central St. 25, Grand Valley St. 23 Battle Creek Enquirer September 27, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Final 1987 Division II Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Grand Valley State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/262/stats/12717 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 20, 2025 October 3 w y Tennessee State Hoosier Dome Indianapolis, IN Circle City Classic 31–28 47,415 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122537021/central-st-nips-tennessee-st/ Central St. nips Tennessee St. The Indianapolis Star October 4, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 10 w y 1987 Hampton Pirates Hampton Milwaukee County Stadium Milwaukee, WI Midwest Classic 80–13 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122537168/central-state-rolls-8013/ Central State rolls, 80–13 Sunday News October 11, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 17 t y Florida A&M Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL Orange Blossom Classic 10–10 20,439 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122537347/famu-strikes-late-ties-central-state/ FAMU strikes late, ties Central State The Miami Herald October 18, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 24 w y 1987 Fort Valley State Wildcats Fort Valley State International City Stadium Warner Robins, GA International City Classic 23–8 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122538513/fort-valley-respectable-in-238-loss/ Fort Valley 'respectable' in 23–8 loss The Atlanta Constitution October 25, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 31 w 1987 Hillsdale Chargers Hillsdale Welcome Stadium Dayton, OH 51–14 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122537601/quarterback-takes-spotlight-on-csus-hom/ Quarterback takes spotlight on CSU's homecoming night Dayton Daily News November 1, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 7 w y 1987 Winston-Salem State Rams Winston-Salem State Bowman Gray Stadium Winston-Salem, NC 36–14 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122537844/winston-salem-state-loses-in-battle-of-r/ Winston-Salem State loses in battle of ranked teams The Charlotte Observer November 8, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 14 w y 1987 Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs Northeast Missouri State Stokes Stadium Kirksville, MO 28–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122538109/morrow-leads-csu-to-easy-win/ Morrow leads CSU to easy win Dayton Daily News November 15, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 27 l 1987 Carson–Newman Eagles Carson–Newman Welcome Stadium Dayton, OH NAIA Division I First Round 13–26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122538746/carsonnewman-wins-naia-opener/ Carson–Newman wins NAIA opener The Knoxville News-Sentinel November 28, 1987 April 8, 2023 Newspapers.com References Central State Category:Central State Marauders football seasons Category:Black college football national champions Central State Marauders football