BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Chicago State's first football game marked a major milestone for the South Side university, but Roosevelt University spoiled the inaugural celebration with a 44–28 victory at SeatGeek Stadium. The Cougars scored 28 points in their program debut, showing signs of offensive promise against a Roosevelt team with established college football experience.
Roosevelt University 44 · Chicago State University 28
Game date: Aug 29, 2026 · America/Chicago
Published: Oct 12, 2026
College · Football
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Chicago State's first football game marked a major milestone for the South Side university, but Roosevelt University spoiled the inaugural celebration with a 44–28 victory at SeatGeek Stadium. The Cougars scored 28 points in their program debut, showing signs of offensive promise against a Roosevelt team with established college football experience.
Roosevelt produced 44 points to secure the victory and open its season 1–0. The matchup also carried significance for Chicago college football, bringing together two university programs at different stages of development.
For Chicago State, the result marked the beginning of its NCAA Division I FCS journey. For Roosevelt, the win provided an encouraging opening to the 2026 campaign.
The first chapter of Chicago State football ended in defeat, but a new era was officially underway.
DETROIT — Roosevelt responded to its first defeat of the season with a road victory over Wayne State on October 10. The Lakers' official athletics statistics report a 33–18 victory, improving Roosevelt to 5–1 overall and 1–1 in GLIAC competition.
DOPE Sports Network Staff · Oct 12, 2026
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Roosevelt's undefeated start came to an end against Michigan Tech, which defeated the Lakers 57–28 on October 3. Roosevelt entered the game 4–0 after victories over Chicago State, Quincy, Southwest Baptist, and Wisconsin–Stout.
DOPE Sports Network Staff · Oct 5, 2026
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Chicago State faced one of the toughest challenges of its inaugural campaign, falling 56–21 against Tarleton State. The Texans produced 56 points while holding the Cougars to 21.