The Eagles compete as members of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for all 14 varsity sports.

In November 2007 the Eagles defeated Abilene Christian University 76–73 in a triple overtime game in the second round of the NCAA D-II football playoffs, with both teams breaking the record for most points ever scored in an NCAA Division II playoff game.

[2][3] Don Beebe played in the National Football League with three teams, the Buffalo Bills, the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers.

Danny Woodhead is a two-time winner of the Harlon Hill Trophy for best player in NCAA Division II football (2006 and 2007).

Woodhead has played for the New York Jets, the New England Patriots and the San Diego Chargers.