Panther football began in 1957 under Coach Dave Hardin, who won six games in two years before giving way to Bill McGraw.

Tom Wilson, who also doubled as girls' basketball coach, led the team from 1969 to 1972, but only won seven games during his four seasons.

However, Wilson led the girls' basketball squad to four state playoff appearances, including a final-four trip in 1972.

Rogers' coaching career peaked between 1983 and 1985, winning 25 games and leading the Panthers to state in 1983.

A 10-6 loss at Fannin County on October 7 cost Union a shot at a perfect regular season.

Rogers stepped down as the school's all-time wins leader in 1993 with a 56–81–1 overall record, but remained Athletic Director for another 14 years.

Former University of Tennessee and three-time All-SEC center Chip Kell took the reins in 1994 with a new emphasis on strength training and conditioning.

In 2000, UC came up short after falling 35-21 at East Hall in the season finale, where Union lost the services of its leading rusher Zach Helton, due to injury.

The game had been rescheduled from week three due to the 9-11 attacks and set up a matchup of two unbeaten teams playing for the region title.

The Panthers began 2008 with four consecutive wins, including a 49–21 victory over region powerhouse, North Oconee.

Then on October 24, an overtime homecoming loss to Dawson County proved especially devastating after quarterback Kolt Owenby broke his wrist during the game and missed the remainder of the season.

The Panthers, without Owenby, went on to lose to Banks County and Riverside Military Academy to finish the season at 5–5.

Before the injury to Owenby, Union was on pace to score the most points in team history, averaging 32.7 per game.

Without Owenby, Union's offensive production dive-bombed to an anemic 15.7 PPG in its final three games.

With a healthy Owneby and All-State wide receiver Blake Gowder, Union finished with a 6–4 record in 2009.

However, Union's post-season hopes were dashed after a 28–27 Senior Night loss to Riverside Military Academy on October 30.

The Panthers did take some revenge on Banks County the following week with a 48–20 blowout victory to give UCHS their first winning season since 2001.

The Panthers lost in the same fashion at Fannin County after the Rebels' defense kept Union out of the end zone on four consecutive plays from inside the five-yard line.

The 2011 campaign started off with a 20–0 shutout of Towns County before Union lost six straight games.