Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

The 1975 football team owns the title of the first SAC Championship in conference history. Led by Hall of Fame head coach Jack Huss, the Bears went 7-3-1 on the season and an undefeated 6-0-1 in conference play. This team featured seven All-Conference performers, three All-District performers, and Scott Crawford, who was the inaugural SAC Offensive Player of the Year and an NAIA All-American at the tailback position. 

In a 69-14 win over Davidson, the Lenoir-Rhyne rushing attack set an All-College division record with 837 rushing yards, a mark that still stands today. Their 914 yards of total offense was an all-divisions record until 2023.