Hofstra Pride football


The Hofstra Pride football program was the intercollegiate American football team for Hofstra University, located on Long Island in Hempstead, New York. Hofstra competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. Its first football team was fielded in 1937, and the program compiled a record through 2009.
The nickname changed to Pride in 2000. Following the 2009 season, the university announced the termination of the football program. Funds previously used for the football program went into the creation of the Zucker School of Medicine.

Playoff appearances

NCAA Division I-AA

The Pride made five appearances in the NCAA Division I-AA/FCS playoffs with a combined record of 2–5.
1995First RoundDelawareL, 17–33
1997First RoundDelawareL, 14–24
1999First Round
Quarterfinals
Lehigh
Illinois State
W, 27–15
L, 20–37
2000First Round
Quarterfinals
Furman
Georgia Southern
W, 31–24
L, 20–48
2001First RoundLehighL, 24–27

NCAA Division III

As the Flying Dutchmen, Hofstra made six appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs, with a combined record of 2–6.
1983First RoundUnion (NY)L, 19–51
1986First RoundMontclair StateL, 21–24
1987First RoundFordhamL, 6–41
1988First RoundCortlandL, 17–32
1989First RoundMontclair StateL, 6–23
1990First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Cortland
Trenton State
Lycoming
W, 35–9
W, 38–3
L, 10–20