The 2003 Trinity Bible vs. Rockford football game was played on September 6, 2003, during week 1 of the 2003 NCAA Division III football season at Sam Greeley Field in Rockford, Illinois. By winning 105âÂÂ0, Rockford broke the NCAA Division III scoring record of 97 points, which was set by against in 1977. It was the first time a college football team has scored 100 points or more in the 21st century, and only the third time since 1970, the other times being when Portland State beat Delaware State 105âÂÂ0 in 1980, which was the most points a team has scored during a game in FCS history, and when Central State (OH) beat 101âÂÂ0 after the game was called with 11:26 left in the 4th quarter in 1989.
The scoreboard was not designed to display triple digits, so on the scoreboard it said "05" next to Rockford and "00" next to the visitor. Douglas P. Scott, who was the mayor of Rockford, Illinois at the time, arrived at the game during the fourth quarter, and saw Mike Hoskins disengaged from the game, which startled him. He said to coach Hoskins "God, it's 5âÂÂ0? What are you doing?" Hoskins replied "Doug, it's not 5âÂÂ0. It's 105âÂÂ0". Scott was shocked and said "Are you serious?"
Rockford compiled 548 total yards, while holding Trinity Bible to just 14. They also recorded 18 first downs, while holding the Lions to just 5. They also dominated the time of possession, holding the ball for 37 minutes and 48 seconds. After the conclusion of the game coach Hoskins said "You hate to see a score get like that, but when you play all of your people and don't even throw the football, there's not much else you can do".