The team competes in the Big Sky Conference[5] at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level.

[6] The team plays its home games at the 8,533 seat[3] Nottingham Field on campus.

[1] Northern Colorado made two appearances in the NCAA Division II National Championship Game.

† Co-champions The Bears appeared in the Division II playoffs nine times with an overall record of 12–7.

Notable alumni include: Since moving to the Big Sky Conference in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in 2006, the Bears have struggled.