COLLEGE FOOTBALL · 2026
Chicago State Cougars
1st in FCS Indep.
1–52026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record1–56 completed games reported
Points per game29.0Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game39.8Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric
Across 6 completed games reported in 2026, Chicago St has scored 174 points and allowed 239. Its scoring margin is -10.8 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.
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PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY
About Chicago St
Football team of Chicago State University
Chicago State Cougars competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.
The Chicago State Cougars football team represents Chicago State University at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision, the second-highest level of college football in the United States. Chicago's only NCAA Division I football program, they will compete as an independent school during the 2026 season, and in the Northeast Conference beginning in the 2027 season.
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- Conference
- Not reported
- Latest ranking
- See the latest polls
- Home venue
- SeatGeek Stadium
- Next opponent
- North Carolina A&T Aggies
COVERAGE FROM ESPN
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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME
2026 schedule & results
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM
2026 roster
| 82 | Markice Allen | TE | 6' 5" | 245 lbs | Junior | Chicago, IL |
| 50 | Juelz Baker | OL | 6' 6" | 322 lbs | Freshman | Chicago, IL |
| 3 | Develle Barksdale | WR | 6' 1" | 185 lbs | Junior | Sacramento, CA |
| 73 | Jonah Bossette | OL | 6' 3" | 310 lbs | Junior | Chicago, IL |
| 26 | Chayce Burton | RB | 5' 10" | 216 lbs | Freshman | Louisville, KY |
| 70 | Deonte Clemons | OL | 6' 6" | 340 lbs | Freshman | Chicago, IL |
| 74 | Jalen Cole | OT | 6' 5" | 325 lbs | Junior | Glenwood, IL |
| 25 | Vernon Cole | RB | 5' 9" | 180 lbs | Freshman | Chicago, IL |
| 12 | Kaymen Coleman | WR | 6' 2" | 195 lbs | Junior | Chicago, IL |
| Logan Corum | WR | Freshman | ||||
| 52 | Anthony Crawford | OL | 6' 6" | 330 lbs | Junior | Union City, NJ |
| 28 | Michael Dabney Jr. | RB | 5' 6" | 158 lbs | Sophomore | Richmond, VA |
| 55 | Keon Daceus | OL | 6' 2" | 330 lbs | Junior | Fort Pierce, FL |
| 59 | Savion Day | OL | 6' 2" | 275 lbs | Freshman | Long Beach, CA |
| 13 | Tyshawn Dues | WR | 5' 11" | 170 lbs | Freshman | Charleston, WV |
| 78 | Jaylen Eberhardt | OL | 6' 4" | 310 lbs | Junior | Cincinnati, OH |
| 21 | Chris Edmonds | RB | 5' 10" | 215 lbs | Junior | Toledo, OH |
| 89 | Wiljhonel Evans | WR | 6' 2" | 175 lbs | Freshman | |
| 60 | Jorden Fields | OL | 6' 3" | 290 lbs | Junior | Pine Bluff, AR |
| 19 | Nathan Gardner | TE | 6' 6" | 250 lbs | Sophomore | Atlanta, GA |
| Keyonte Gray | WR | Freshman | ||||
| 2 | Kymari Gray | WR | 6' 2" | 195 lbs | Senior | Hampton, VA |
| 51 | Jourden Hale-Frater | OL | 6' 5" | 345 lbs | Senior | Cincinnati, OH |
| 6 | Mark Harris | WR | 5' 11" | 170 lbs | Sophomore | Rockford, IL |
| 22 | Jared Harris Cason | WR | Freshman |
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PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY
Season statistics
Passing
Completion Percentage64.4
Completions143
Interception Percentage2.30
Interceptions5
Longest Pass77
Net Passing Yards1,524
Net Passing Yards Per Game254.0
Passing Attempts222
Passing Touchdown %5.40
Passing Touchdowns12
Passer Rating135.6
Total Sacks7
Rushing
Rushing Attempts173
Rushing Yards521
Yards Per Rush Attempt3.0
Long Rushing74
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns10
Rushing Yards Per Game86.8
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs26
Team Games Played6
Total Yards2,045
Receiving
Receptions143
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,524
Receiving Yards1,524
Receiving Touchdowns12
Long Reception77
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game254.0
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch0
Receiving First Downs65
Miscellaneous
Total 1st downs99
Rushing 1st downs26
Passing 1st downs66
1st downs by penalty7
Third Down Conversions31
Third Down Attempts88
3rd down %35.23
Fourth Down Conversions7
First Downs Attempts16
4th down %43.75
Total Penalties45
Total Penalty Yards370
Defense
Solo Tackles204
Assist Tackles190
Total Tackles394
Sacks8
Sack Yards40
Stuffs54
Passes Defended17
Average Interception Yards29.5
Long Interception82
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked2
Tackles For Loss35
Defensive Interceptions
Interceptions6
Interception Yards177
Interception Touchdowns2
General
Fumbles13
Forced Fumbles6
Fumbles Recovered7
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played6
Returning
Kick Returns24
Kick Return Yards491
Yards Per Kick Return20.5
Long Kick Return86
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns14
Punt Return Yards214
Yards Per Punt Return15.3
Long Punt Return57
Punt Return Touchdowns1
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0
Kicking
Field Goal Made0
Field Goal Attempts1
Field Goal Percentage0.0
Long Field Goal Made0
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-290
Field Goal Attempts 30-391
Field Goal Attempts 40-490
Field Goal Attempts 50+0
Extra Points Made18
Extra Point Attempts21
Extra Point Percentage85.7
Punting
Punts35
Punt Yards1,114
Long Punt63
Gross Average Punt Yards31.8
Net Average Punt Yards31.8
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 208
Touchbacks1
Fair Catches13
Punt Returns6
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0
Scoring
Rushing Touchdowns10
Receiving Touchdowns12
Return Touchdowns1
Total Touchdowns23
Field Goals0
Kick Extra Points18
Total Two Point Conversions2
Total Points174
Total Points Per Game29.0
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