The Fitchburg State Falcons football team represents Fitchburg State University in college football at the NCAA Division III level. The Falcons are members of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, fielding its team in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference since 2013. The Falcons play their home games at Elliot Field in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Fitchburg State is known for the longest college football losing streak at the time, which ended in 1989 after thirty-plus losses. The school was featured in many news sources, such as The New York Times, ESPN, and many local newspapers. Fitchburg State defeated Southeastern Massachusetts on October 14, 1989, by the score of 33âÂÂ7. Thanks to notable plays by the defence, including a recovered fumble by Paul Camick a sophomore at the time, It was the first Fitchburg State win in over four years. In the ensuing celebrations at Fitchburg, five people were arrested.
On September 9, 2023, Taylor Crout became the first female football player to play a non-kicking position in an NCAA game at any level, which she did for the Falcons as a cornerback.
The Falconsâ head coach is Izzy Abraham, who took over the position for the 2024 season.
Fitchburg State claims 2 division titles, the most recent of which came in 2005.
Fitchburg State has participated in three bowl games, and has a record of 0âÂÂ3.