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Presbyterian Blue Hose football

American college football program

Summary

American college football program

Field	Value
CurrentSeason	2025 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team
TeamName	Presbyterian Blue Hose football
Image	Presbyterian Blue Hose logo.png
ImageSize	150
FirstYear	1913;
AthleticDirector	Dee Nichols
HeadCoach	Matt Rahl
HeadCoachYear	1st
HCWins	0
HCLosses	0
Stadium	Bailey Memorial Stadium
StadCapacity	6,500
Location	Clinton, South Carolina
NCAAdivision	I FCS
Conference	Pioneer Football League
WebsiteName	GoBlueHose.com
WebsiteURL	https://www.gobluehose.com/
ATWins	534
ATLosses	560
ATTies	35
BowlWins	0
BowlLosses	1
ConfTitles	SAC: 2005
Rivalries	Newberry Wolves
(Bronze Derby)

(Bronze Derby)

The Presbyterian Blue Hose football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Presbyterian College located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS); while Presbyterian is a full member of the Big South Conference, it plays football in the Pioneer Football League. The current head coach is Matt Rahl, who was hired in December 2025 to replace Steve Englehart. Presbyterian's first football team was fielded in 1913. The team plays its home games at the 6,500 seat Bailey Memorial Stadium in Clinton, South Carolina. The Blue Hose began a transition to non-scholarship football in 2017 and left Big South football after the 2019 season, while otherwise remaining a full Big South member. The Blue Hose football program played the 2020–21 season as an independent and joined the Pioneer League in July 2021 upon completion of its transition.

History

The Presbyterian Blue Hose name originates from the blue stockings the players wore in the early 1900s.

Classifications

1938–1950: NCAA College Division
1951–1956: Unknown
1957–1969: NAIA
1970–1992: NAIA Division I
1993–2010: NCAA Division II
2011–present: NCAA Division I FCS

Conference memberships

1913–1920: Independent
1921–1941: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
1942–1945: Independent
1946–1964: South Carolina Little Three
1964–1972: Carolinas Conference
1973–1974: NAIA independent
1975–2006: South Atlantic Conference
2007: NCAA Division II Independent
2008–2019: Big South Conference
2020: Division I FCS Independent
Presbyterian played the 2020–21 season in a scheduling agreement with the Pioneer Football League. It was not eligible for the conference title, but was eligible for individual awards and honors.
2021–present: Pioneer Football League

See also List of Presbyterian Blue Hose football seasons

Presbyterian vs. in-state NCAA Division I schools

Presbyterian 85 – In-State NCAA Division I Schools 198 – Ties 9

Notable former players

Justin Bethel, cornerback and special teams player for the New England Patriots
Rock Ya-Sin, cornerback for the Detroit Lions
Bob Waters, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers

Playoff appearances

NCAA Division II

The Blue Hose made one appearances in the Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 0–1.

2005	Second Round	Central Arkansas	L, 28–52

NAIA

The Blue Hose appeared in the NAIA playoffs two times. Their combined record was 2–2.

1987	First Round
Quarterfinals	Concord
Pittsburg State	W, 57–0
L, 21–42

Bowl games

Presbyterian has participated in one bowl game, with the Blue Hose having a record of 0–1

1959	Frank Jones	Tangerine Bowl	Middle Tennessee	L 12–21

Future non-conference opponents

Announced schedules as of March 27, 2025.

References

"Traditions & Mission".
"Tribute to a Champion - the Bob Waters' Legacy Western Carolina's legendary football coach and administrator from 1969-88". Western Carolina.
"Presbyterian Blue Hose Football Future Schedules". FBSchedules.com.

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