1903 - The University of Dayton fielded its first football team

The University of Dayton fielded its first football team in 1903. The team played its first game on November 7, 1903, against Otterbein College, winning by a score of 46-0. Football has been a part of the University of Dayton’s athletic program ever since, with the team playing at various levels of competition over the years. The Flyers are currently a member of the Pioneer Football League, which is a non-scholarship FCS conference.