RIT Football: A Legacy Built to Last

From the first Tigers in 1919 to Coach Coughlin’s Division III program and beyond.

1968–1970

Club Team Years

Renewed student enthusiasm and structure set the table.

1971

RIT begins D-III competition; the modern program takes shape.

1972

Carried Forward by Coach Spiotti.

1973

Foundation complete; path forward established.

Two-time Super Bowl Champion (XLII & XLVI) — a journey that began at RIT.