Presbyterian Blue Hose football

The Presbyterian Blue Hose football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Presbyterian College located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS); while Presbyterian is a full member of the Big South Conference, it plays football in the Pioneer Football League. Presbyterian's first football team was fielded in 1913. The team plays its home games at the 6,500 seat Bailey Memorial Stadium in Clinton, South Carolina. The Blue Hose were coached by Kevin Kelley, who was hired to lead the program on May 6, 2021,[2] but who left at the end of the season. The current coach is Steve Englehart. The Blue Hose began a transition to non-scholarship football in 2017 and left Big South football after the 2019 season, while otherwise remaining a full Big South member. The Blue Hose football program played the 2020–21 season as an independent and joined the Pioneer League in July 2021 upon completion of its transition.

Presbyterian Blue Hose football
2023 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team
First season1913
Athletic directorRob Acunto
Head coachSteve Englehart
1st season, 4–13 (.235)
StadiumBailey Memorial Stadium
(capacity: 6,500)
Field surfaceGrass
LocationClinton, South Carolina
NCAA divisionDivision I FCS
ConferencePioneer Football League
All-time record509–481–35 (.514)
Bowl record0–1 (.000)
Conference titles1 (SAC, 2005)
RivalriesNewberry Wolves
(Bronze Derby)
ColorsBlue and garnet[1]
   
WebsiteGoBlueHose.com
For information on all Presbyterian College sports, see Presbyterian Blue Hose

History

Classifications
  • 1938–1950: NCAA College Division
  • 1951–1956: Unknown
  • 1957–1969: NAIA
  • 1970–1992: NAIA Division I
  • 1993–2010: NCAA Division II
  • 2011–present: NCAA Division I FCS

Conference memberships

See also List of Presbyterian Blue Hose football seasons

Presbyterian vs. In-State NCAA Division I schools
SchoolRecordPercentageStreakFirst MeetingLast Meeting
Charleston Southern14–10.583Lost 219932016
Clemson3–33–4.125Lost 1519162010
Coastal Carolina1–9.100Lost 920072016
Furman13–42–1.223Won 119132014
South Carolina3–12.200Lost 819151945
South Carolina State0–2.000Lost 219891990
The Citadel11–50–1.185Lost 1219152010
Wofford41–40–3.506Won 119142023
Presbyterian 85 – In-State NCAA Division I Schools 198 – Ties 9

Notable former players

Playoff appearances

NCAA Division II

The Blue Hose made one appearances in the Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
2005 Second Round Central Arkansas L, 28–52

NAIA

The Blue Hose appeared in the NAIA playoffs two times. Their combined record was 2–2.

Year Round Opponent Result
1979 Quarterfinals
Semifinals		 Saginaw Valley State
Central State (OK)		 W, 36–3
L, 6–28
1987 First Round
Quarterfinals		 Concord
Pittsburg State		 W, 57–0
L, 21–42

Bowl games

Presbyterian has participated in one bowl game, with the Blue Hose having a record of 0–1

Season Coach Bowl Opponent Result
1959Frank JonesTangerine BowlMiddle TennesseeL 12–21

References
  1. Presbyterian College Brand Standards Guide (PDF). Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  2. "Presbyterian hiring anti-punting HS coach Kelley". ESPN.com. May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  3. "Tribute to a Champion - the Bob Waters' Legacy Western Carolina's legendary football coach and administrator from 1969-88". Western Carolina. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
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