1983 Central State Marauders football team

1983 Central State Marauders football
ConferenceIndependent
Record12โ€“1
Head coach
Home stadiumMcPherson Stadium
Seasons
← 1982
1984 →
1983 NCAA Division II independents football records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 7 Central State (OH) ^     12 1 0
No. 4 Towson State ^     10 2 0
Northern Michigan     8 2 0
Saint Mary's     8 2 0
Southern Connecticut State     8 2 0
Eastern Washington     5 5 0
UCF     5 6 0
Central Connecticut     4 6 0
American International     4 7 0
Kentucky State     2 7 2
Morgan State     2 8 0
Liberty     2 9 0
New Haven     1 9 0
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

The 1983 Central State Marauders football team represented Central State University as an independent during the 1983 NCAA Division II football season. Led by third-year head coach Billy Joe, the Marauders compiled an overall record of 12โ€“1 and finished as Division II runner-up. At the conclusion of the season, the Marauders were also recognized as black college national champion.