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The Weber State Wildcats football program is the intercollegiate
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Weber State University
Weber State University (pronounced ) is a public university in Ogden, Utah. It was founded in 1889 as Weber Stake Academy. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
History
Weber State University was founded ...
Big Sky Conference
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, founded in 1963. The school's first football team was fielded a year earlier in 1962. Home games are played at the 17,312-seat Stewart Stadium. After the 2022 departure of Jay Hill, the winningest coach in program history, the Wildcats will be led by coach Mickey Mental beginning in 2023.
History
Classifications
* 1962–1972:
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* 1973–1977:
NCAA Division II
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Big Sky Conference
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Postseason results
Weber State's first postseason appearance was in 1987.
Division I-AA/FCS Playoffs
The Wildcats have appeared in the I-AA/FCS playoffs ten times, with an overall record of 8–9.
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Notable former players
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Robb Akey
Robb Alan Akey (born July 24, 1966) is an American football coach, currently the defensive coordinator at Central Michigan University. He was the head coach at the University of Idaho from 2007 to 2012.
Early years
Born and raised in Colorado Sp ...