The Peru State Bobcats football team represents Peru State College, located in Peru, Nebraska, in NAIA college football.
The Bobcats, who began playing football in 1900, compete as members of the Heart of America Athletic Conference.
Peru State have won one NAIA national championship, in 1990.
History
Conferences
- 1946–1976: Nebraska College Conference
- 1977–1987, 1991–1999, 2008–2010: NAIA independent
- 1988–1990: Tri-State Athletic Conference
- 2000–2007: Central States Football League
- 2011–present: Heart of America Athletic Conference
Championships
National championships
| Year | Association | Division | Head coach | Record | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NAIA (1) | Division II (1) | Tom Shea | 12–0–1 (3–0 TSAC) | Westminster (PA) | W, 17–7 |
Postseason appearances
NAIA playoffs
The Bobcats have made three appearances in the NAIA playoffs, with a combined record of 6–2 and one national championship.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | First Round | Baker (KS) | L, 27–30 |
| 1990 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals National Championship |
Wisconsin–La Crosse Dickinson State Baker (KS) Westminster (PA) |
W, 24–3 W, 38–34 W, 27–3 W, 17–7 |
| 1991 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals |
Nebraska Wesleyan Midwestern State Georgetown (KY) |
W, 41–20 W, 28–24 L, 28–42 |
Former coaches
References
- ↑ "PSC Football Records". pscbobcats.com. PSC Bobcats. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ↑ "Oak Bowl". pscbobcats.com. PSC Bobcats. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ↑ "Peru State logos". Retrieved September 5, 2016.