The Roosevelt Lakers had to expect a learning curve when jumping from the NAIA level to NCAA Division II, while also landing in one of the toughest football conferences in the nation.
And no one could’ve blamed the squad if its debut season in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference wasn’t as statistically stellar as the few years prior.
Despite expectations and predictions, the team did pick up its first conference victory and did not finish last in the eight-team standings.
Sure, Roosevelt struggled and opened the season with five consecutive losses, but the Lakers held their own in most of those games and were within a score or two each week from a possible 5-1 start, including their first Division II and GLIAC win against Northern Michigan on Oct. 19.
A new head coach, William McKeon, and a year under their belts could have the Lakers ready to rise in the ranks of the tough GLIAC, which includes the reigning Division II national champion, Ferris State.
In their debut season last year, the Lakers were 1-9 overall and 1-6 in conference play, finishing one spot ahead of winless Northern Michigan.
Roosevelt opens its sophomore campaign Sept. 6 at home at Morris Field in Arlington Heights, Illinois, against Quincy. The Lakers will play five home games and five games on the road.
Roosevelt Football Schedule 2025
All Times Eastern
- Sep. 6 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. Quincy
- Sep. 13 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. Southwest Baptist
- Sep. 20 (Sat): 1 p.m. at UW-Oshkosh
- Oct. 4 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. Ferris State
- Oct. 11 (Sat): 2 p.m. at Saginaw Valley State
- Oct. 18 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. Northern Michigan
- Oct. 25 (Sat): Noon at Davenport
- Nov. 1 (Sat): Noon at Michigan Tech
- Nov. 8 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. Wayne State
- Nov. 15 (Sat): 1 p.m. at Grand Valley State
What Was The Roosevelt Football Record In 2024?
1-9 (1-6 GLIAC)
- UW Whitewater 24, Roosevelt 14
- Valparaiso 31, Roosevelt 23
- Campbellsville 24, Roosevelt 8
- Ferris State 55, Roosevelt 13
- Saginaw Valley State 27, Roosevelt 14
- Roosevelt 16, Northern Michigan 10
- Davenport 19, Roosevelt 14
- Michigan Tech 20, Roosevelt 7
- Wayne State 38, Roosevelt 14
- Grand Valley State 34, Roosevelt 21
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When Do The 2025 NCAA Division II College Football Playoffs Start?
The first round of the 2025 NCAA Division II Playoffs will be Nov. 22.
The 2025 Division II Football Championship title game will be played Dec. 20, 2025, at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas
College Football Rankings 2024 – Final AFCA Division II Coaches Poll
End Of 2024 Season
- Ferris St. (Mich.) (27) 14-1
- Valdosta St. (Ga.) 13-1
- Slippery Rock (Pa.) 12-2
- Harding (Ark.) 12-2
- Kutztown (Pa.) 11-1
- Grand Valley St. (Mich.) 11-2
- Minnesota St. 11-4
- Colorado St.-Pueblo 10-2
- Central Oklahoma 11-2
- Western Colorado 11-2
- Virginia Union 10-4
- California (Pa.) 10-3
- Bemidji St. (Minn.) 10-4
- Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 10-2
- Charleston (W.Va.) 11-1
- Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) 10-3
- Pittsburg St. (Kan.) 8-3
- West Alabama 9-2
- Indianapolis (Ind.) 10-2
- Angelo St. (Tex.) 9-3
- Wingate (N.C.) 9-2
- Miles (Ala.) 10-3
- Ashland (Ohio) 9-4
- Central Washington 8-4
- Augustana (S.D.) 8-4
Others Receiving Votes: Colorado School of Mines, 56; Carson-Newman (Tenn.), 47; East Stroudsburg (Pa.), 38; Central Missouri, 35; West Florida, 20; Southern Arkansas, 16; Fort Hays St. (Kan.), 14; New Haven (Conn.), 1; Truman St. (Mo.), 1.
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