Northeastern State RiverHawks football
| Northeastern State RiverHawks football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1909 |
| Athletic director | Matt Cochran |
| Head coach | Darrin Chiaverini 2nd season, 11–12 (.478) |
| Location | Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| Stadium | Doc Wadley Stadium (capacity: 8,300) |
| Field | Gable Field |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | Independent |
| Colors | Green and white |
| All-time record | 477–455–32 (.511) |
| NAIA national championships | |
| NAIA: 1958 NAIA Division I: 1994 | |
| Conference championships | |
| 21 | |
| Rivalries | Central Oklahoma (rivalry) |
| Fight song | "Northeastern, Northeastern" |
| Mascot | Rowdy the RiverHawk |
| Marching band | RiverHawk Marching Band |
| Outfitter | Nike |
| Website | www.goriverhawksgo.com |
The Northeastern State RiverHawks football program represents Northeastern State University, located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in NCAA Division II college football. Under prior university names and nicknames, the team was previously known as the Northeastern State Redmen.
In 2012, Northeastern State became an all-sports member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), but its football program became an independent in August 2024. NSU's home games are played at Doc Wadley Stadium in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Northeastern's football program dates back to 1909. The RiverHawks claim twenty-one conference championships, and appeared in four NAIA football championships in 1958, 1980, 1994, and 1995. NSU has twice qualified for the NCAA Division II playoffs, in 1999 (when it reached the national semifinals) and Northeastern State.
The team is currently coached by Darrin Chiaverini, who began his tenure in 2024.