Chicago State Cougars

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FCS Independents · SeatGeek Stadium · 20,000 · 1,500 avg in 2026

The nationunrankedAP / Coaches
The marketno line yetat Butler · our model 23% Chicago State Cougars · a number, not a pick

LastW 78–7 vs Kentucky Christian · Sat Sep 12 · Lesroy Tittle 1 sacks, 3 TFL, 1 INT

Nextat Butler · Sat Sep 19 · 1 pm ET · Butler Bowl

Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2

FCS Program Prestige · Chicago State Cougars

Mid-Major Contender

FCS Playoff Contender — consistent bracket participant, regional force.

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T7All-Time

All-time record · Chicago State Cougars

Chicago State Cougars has won 33% of its games since 2026 — 50% at home, 0% on the road.

1-2 all-time · 1 season · 2026–2026

Home 1-1
Away 0-1
Neutral 0-0
3 g 2020s

Program memory

What this program never forgets

Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.

2026

Inaugural signing class

Chicago State announces 55 inaugural players on National Signing Day (February 4, 2026)

2026

First game

Chicago State plays its inaugural Division I football game in 2026

Moment of the season — so far · Chicago State Cougars · 2026

Won 78-7 vs Kentucky Christian

Week 2 of 2026. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.

Decisive Margin

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