[2][3][4] The team had rivalries with both Kentucky and Transylvania going back to the 19th century.

[5] Kevin Donley has been one of the most successful coaches in NAIA football.

Donley joined the Georgetown College staff as head coach in 1982.

The high point of his career here came in 1991 when the Tigers went 13–1 (.929) and won the NAIA Division II National Football Championship.

For his team's achievements, Donley was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year.