1986 Central State Marauders football team

1986 Central State Marauders football
ConferenceIndependent
Record10–1–1
Head coach
Home stadiumMcPherson Stadium
Seasons
← 1985
1987 →
1986 NCAA Division II independents football records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 4 Central State (OH) ^     10 1 1
No. T–18 New Haven     8 2 0
No. 7 Towson State ^     8 3 1
Southern Connecticut State     7 3 0
American International     6 4 0
UCF     6 5 0
Northern Michigan     5 5 0
Saint Mary's     5 5 0
Springfield     4 5 0
Michigan Tech     3 6 0
Kentucky State     1 9 0
Liberty     1 9 0
Central Connecticut     0 10 0
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

The 1986 Central State Marauders football team represented Central State University as an independent during the 1986 NCAA Division II football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Billy Joe, the Marauders compiled an overall record of 10–1–1. At the conclusion of the season, the Marauders were also recognized as black college national champion.