Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football
| Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| First season | 1916 | ||
| Head coach | Alonzo Hampton 3rd season, 9–26 (.257) | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, Arkansas | ||
| Stadium | Simmons Bank Field (capacity: 16,000) | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | SWAC | ||
| Division | West | ||
| Colors | Black and gold[1] | ||
| All-time record | 351–460–44 (.436) | ||
| Black college national championships | |||
| 2012 | |||
| Conference championships | |||
| SWAC: 2012 | |||
| Conference division championships | |||
| SWAC West: 2006, 2012, 2020 | |||
| Marching band | The Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South (M4) | ||
| Website | uapblionsroar.com | ||
The Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football program represents the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in college football as the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The Lions play their home games at Simmons Bank Field in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Conference memberships
- Independent (1923–1935, 1970–1972)
- Southwestern Athletic Conference (1936–1969, 1998–present)
- NCAA Division II independent (1973–1982)
- NAIA independent (1983–1984, 1987–1997)
- Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference (1985–1986)
Major Classic
Championships
National
| Year | Championship | Coach | Overall record | Conference record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Black college national | Monte Coleman | 10–2 | 8–1 |
Conference championships
| Year | Conference | Coach | Overall record | Conference record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Southwestern Athletic Conference | Monte Coleman | 10–2 | 8–1 |
Division championships
| Year | Division | Coach | Record | Opponent | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SWAC West | Mo Forte | 8–4 (7–3) | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 13–22 Alabama A&M | 30,213 |
| 2012 | SWAC West | Monte Coleman | 10–2 (8–1) | Jackson State Tigers | W 24–21 OT Jackson State | 32,480 |
| 2020 | SWAC West | Doc Gamble | 4–1 (4–0) | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 33–40 Alabama A&M | 17,248 |
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Playoff appearances
NAIA
The Golden Lions appeared in the NAIA playoffs two times. Their combined record was 3–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Quarterfinals Semifinals National Championship |
Central State (OH) Montana Western Northeastern State (OK) |
W, 21–14 W, 60–53 OT L, 12–13 |
| 1995 | Semifinals | Northeastern State (OK) | L, 14–17 |
Notable players
Alumni in the NFL
Over 29 Arkansas Pine Bluff alumni have played in the NFL,[2] including:
- L. C. Greenwood
- Terron Armstead
- Greg Wesley
- Dante Wesley
- Jamie Gillan
- Courtney Van Buren
- Mark Bradley
- Caesar Belser
- Chris Akins
- Charles Ali
- Brian Jones (tight end)
- Greg Briggs
- Robert Brown
- Wallace Francis
- Willie Frazier
- Ernest Grant
- Gene Jeter
- Mike Lewis
- Cleo Miller
- Ray Nealy
- Terry Nelson
- Willie Parker (defensive tackle)
- Rickey Parks
- Manny Sistrunk
- Clarence Washington
- Monk Williams
- Don Zimmerman (wide receiver)
- Raymond Webber
- Martell Mallett
Future non-conference opponents
Announced schedules as of March 2, 2026[3]
| 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|
| vs Morehouse Little Rock, AR |
at Texas Tech |
| at Missouri | |
| Central State | |
References
- ^ UAPB Athletics Brand Identity Guidelines (PDF). Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "Ark-Pine Bluff Players/Alumni". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Future Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions Football Schedules". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
