Fitchburg State Falcons football
The Fitchburg State Falcons football team represents Fitchburg State University in college football at the NCAA Division III level. The Falcons are members of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, fielding its team in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference since 2013. The Falcons play their home games at Elliot Field in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
| Fitchburg State Falcons football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1984 |
| Athletic director | Matthew Burke |
| Head coach | Vacant 1st season, 0–0 (–) |
| Stadium | Elliot Field (capacity: 1,200) |
| Field surface | FieldTurf |
| Location | Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
| NCAA division | Division III |
| Conference | MASCAC |
| Past conferences | NEFC |
| All-time record | 110–253–1 (.304) |
| Bowl record | 0–1 (.000) |
| Division titles | 2 NEFC Bogan Division (2004–2005) |
| Rivalries | Worcester State (Sterling Cup) |
| Colors | Green and yellow |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Website | fitchburgfalcons.com |
Fitchburg State is known for the longest college football losing streak at the time, which ended in 1989 after thirty-plus losses. The school was featured in many news sources, such as The New York Times, ESPN, and many local newspapers. Fitchburg State defeated Southeastern Massachusetts on October 14, 1989 by the score of 33–7. It was the first Fitchburg State win in over four years. In the ensuing celebrations at Fitchburg, five people were arrested.
Fitchburg State's most recent head coach was Zach Shaw, who took over the position for the 2023 season and resigned in the following spring.