| Pittsburg State Gorillas football | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First season | 1908 |
| Athletic director | Jim Johnson |
| Head coach | Tom Anthony 1st season, 7–1 (.875) |
| Stadium | Carnie Smith Stadium (capacity: 8,343) |
| Field | Brandenburg Field |
| Year built | 1923 |
| Field surface | Artificial |
| Location | Pittsburg, Kansas |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | The MIAA |
| All-time record | 753–365–47 (.667) |
| Bowl record | 3–0 (1.000) |
| Claimed national titles | 4 (NAIA): 1957, 1961 (Div. II): 1991, 2011 |
| Conference titles | 33 |
| Rivalries | Missouri Southern Northwest Missouri State |
| Colors | Crimson and gold[1] |
| Fight song | PSU Fight Song |
| Mascot | Gus the Gorilla |
| Marching band | Pride of the Plains Marching Band |
| Outfitter | Adidas |
| Website | www.pittstategorillas.com |
The Pittsburg State Gorillas football team represents Pittsburg State University in collegiate level football. The Pittsburg State football team was formed in 1908, competes in NCAA Division II and is affiliated with the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). The Gorillas play their home games at Carnie Smith Stadium, more commonly referred to as "The Jungle", in Pittsburg, Kansas. Pittsburg State has won more games than any other program in NCAA Division II history.[2] It has won four national championships (1957, 1961, 1991 and 2011) and 27 conference championships, including 13 conference titles in 20 seasons under former head coach Chuck Broyles.
- ^ Pittsburg State University Brand Identity Standards Manual (PDF). Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ^ "NCAA Division II Records" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2008. p. 43. Retrieved October 27, 2010. (The NCAA guide reflects win–loss records through the 2007 season. Information on 2008, 2009, and 2010 seasons has been retrieved from the web site of each college and university.)