With a conference record of 10–0, they were named MEC champions and advanced to the Division II Playoffs, losing in the semifinals to North Alabama.
After finishing the 2015 season with a record of 13–1, with the only loss coming in the national championship game to Northwest Missouri State, the Rams were ranked #4 in the preseason poll.
[1] The 2016 regular season for the Rams consisted of 10 games against Mountain East Conference foes.
The Rams went undefeated in the regular season and were given the third seed in Super Region I in the 2016 NCAA Division II football playoffs.
[5] The Rams hosted a national semifinal game for the second consecutive year, losing to North Alabama, 23–13.