| Mercyhurst Lakers football | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
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| First season | 1981 (1981) | ||
| Head coach | Ryan Riemedio 4th season, 13–31 (.295) | ||
| Stadium | Saxon Stadium (capacity: 2,300) | ||
| Year built | 1996 | ||
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | NEC | ||
| All-time record | 213–236–4 (.475) | ||
| Conference championships | |||
| PSAC: 2010 | |||
| Colors | Forest green and navy blue[1] | ||
| Outfitter | Under Armour | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
The Mercyhurst Lakers football team represents Mercyhurst University in football. Mercyhurst is a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC).
The Lakers play in Saxon Stadium on the campus of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, which has a seating capacity of 2,300.[2]
History
Classifications
- 1981–1992: NCAA Division III
- 1993–2023 NCAA Division II
- 2024–present: NCAA Division I FCS
Conference memberships
- 1981–1992: D-III Independent
- 1993–1997: D-II Independent
- 1998: Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference
- 1999–2007: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- 2008–2023: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
- 2024–: Northeast Conference
Head coaches
| Name[3] | Seasons | Record | Win pct. |
| Tony DeMeo | 1981–1987 | 41–21–2 | 0.656 |
| Ken Brasington | 1988–1989 | 11–7 | 0.610 |
| Jim Chapman | 1990–1992 | 11–16–1 | 0.411 |
| Joe Kimball | 1993–2001 | 41–46–1 | 0.472 |
| Marty Schaetzle | 2002–2021 | 97–114 | 0.460 |
| Ryan Riemedio | 2022–present | 13–31 | 0.295 |
Playoffs
NCAA Division II
The Lakers appeared in the Division II playoffs one time, with an overall record of 1–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Second Round Quarterfinals |
Bloomsburg Shepherd |
W, 28–14 L, 14–49 |
Future non-conference opponents
Announced schedules as of December 5, 2025.[4]
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Youngstown State | at Eastern Michigan | at San José State | at Akron | at Eastern Michigan |
| at New Mexico State | ||||
| at New Mexico | ||||
| at Western Kentucky | ||||
References
- ^ "PSCAC Logos and Brand Guide" (PDF). Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ "Saxon Stadium". Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Football All-Time Head Coaches". Mercyhurst University Lakers Athletics. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Mercyhurst Lakers Football Future Schedules". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
External links
- Official website
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