The university first competed in the KO Cup in 1957, although it is believed football was played here prior to this time.

They did well in their inaugural year, although drawing the KO Cup final 1–1 against South Hobart, they won on the toss of a coin.

Crowned 1960 Division 1 champions, and promoted into the Southern Premier League for the first time where they finished 5th in their first season.

They followed this up with a second state title via play-off versus Northern champions Launceston City in 2001.

University play their home games at Olinda Grove Football Ground, in Mount Nelson, Tasmania.