Christopher Newport Captains football
The Christopher Newport Captains football team represents Christopher Newport University in the NCAA Division III, competing as football-only members of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Christopher Newport (CNU) plays its home games at the 4,200 seat TowneBank Stadium, which is located on-campus in Newport News, Virginia. Founded in 2001, the Captains were led by head coach Matt Kelchner until 2016. Coach Art Link, only the second head coach in CNU football history took the helm starting with the 2017 football season. After 11 seasons with the USA South Athletic Conference, the Captains shifted to the NJAC to start the 2015 season.
| Christopher Newport Captains football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 2001 |
| Athletic director | Kyle McMullin |
| Head coach | Paul Crowley 2nd season, 14–7 (.667) |
| Stadium | TowneBank Stadium (capacity: 4,200) |
| Field surface | Kentucky Bluegrass |
| Location | Newport News, Virginia |
| Conference | NJAC |
| All-time record | 142–89 (.615) |
| Bowl record | 4–10 (.286) |
| Conference titles | 10 |
| Colors | Royal blue and silver |
| Mascot | Captain Chris |
| Website | CNU Athletics |
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