1987 Cameron Aggies football team

1987 Cameron Aggies football
NAIA Division I national champion
ConferenceIndependent
Record11–2
Head coach
Seasons
← 1986
1988 →
1987 NAIA Division I independents football records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 3 Central State (OH) ^   –   10 – 1 – 1
No. 7 Cameron ^   –   11 – 2 – 0
No. 23 Arkansas–Pine Bluff   –   7 – 4 – 0
West Virginia Wesleyan   –   6 – 4 – 0
Central State (OK)   –   2 – 8 – 0
Guilford   –   2 – 8 – 0
Wofford   –   1 – 10 – 0
Langston   –   0 – 10 – 0
  • ^ – NAIA Division I playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA Division I poll

The 1987 Cameron Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Cameron University and won the national championship during the 1987 NAIA Division I football season. In their fourth season under head coach Brian Naber, the Aggies compiled an 11–2 record. They participated in the NAIA Division I playoffs, defeating Emporia State (17–12) in the first round, Central Arkansas (14–7) in the quarterfinals, Pittsburg State (20–10) in the semifinals, and Carson–Newman (30–2) in the Championship Bowl.[1][2][3][4]

The team's statistical leaders included tailback Robert Whitman, quarterback Levon Davis, wide receiver Ronald Walters, and Chuck Smith.[5]

Schedule[edit]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 5at Southeastern (OK)
W 13–0[6]
September 12Henderson State
W 32–134,000[7]
September 19Fort Hays State
  • Cameron Stadium
  • Lawton, OK
W 37–12
September 26vs. Abilene ChristianArlington, TXW 18–38,519[8]
October 3Central State (OK)dagger
  • Cameron Stadium
  • Lawton, OK
W 31–138,500
October 10at ElonElon, NCL 20–213,232
October 17at LangstonLangston, OKW 69–0800
October 24at Texas A&IKingsville, TXL 20–39
November 7at Texas Lutheran
W 28–10
November 28Emporia State
  • Cameron Stadium
  • Lawton, OK
W 17–123,500[9]
December 5Central Arkansas
  • Cameron Stadium
  • Lawton, OK
W 14–75,000[10]
December 12at No. 1 Pittsburg StatePittsburg, KSW 20–105,500[11]
December 19Carson–Newman
  • Cameron Stadium
  • Lawton, OK
W 30–207,679[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Former Aggie football players reminisce at reunion". KSWO. October 28, 2017.
  2. ^ Ed Godfrey (December 19, 1987). "Aggies, Eagles Collide In NAIA Title Rematch". The Daily Oklahoman. pp. 25, 27 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "NAIA Championship Coverage". Sunday Oklahoman & Times. December 19, 1987. p. 27 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Bob Colon (September 5, 1987). "Solid Start Key for Cameron". The Daily Oklahoman. p. 35 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Cameron Statistics". The Daily oklahoman. December 19, 1987. p. 27 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Mac Bentley (September 6, 1987). "Cameron Opens With Shutout". The Daily Oklahoman. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Bob Colon (September 13, 1987). "Cameron Handles Henderson, 32-13". The Daily Oklahoman. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Bill Hart (September 27, 1987). "Cameron defense stifles ACU, 18-3". Abilene Reporter-News. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Bob Colon (November 29, 1987). "Aggies Outlast Emporia, 17-12". The Daily Oklahoman. pp. 1B, 6B – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Bob Colon (December 6, 1987). "Cameron Moves Into NAIA Semis". The Daily Oklahoman. pp. 1B, 8B – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Bill Richardson (December 13, 1987). "Cameron hands Pittsburg State another semifinal defeat: Aggies rally from 10-0 deficit". The Kansas City Star. p. Sports 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Back leads Cameron to NAIA title". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. December 20, 1987. p. II-13 – via Newspapers.com.
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