The Lewis & Clark River Otters football team is the college football team of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. The team competes in the Northwest Conference in NCAA Division III and plays its home games on campus at Griswold Stadium.
| Lewis & Clark River Otters football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1893 |
| Head coach | Brett Elliott 1st season, 0–0 (–) |
| Location | Portland, Oregon |
| Stadium | Griswold Stadium (capacity: 3,600[1]) |
| Conference | NWC |
| Colors | |
| All-time record | 275–381–12 (.421) |
| Mascot | Pio |
| Website | golcathletics.com/sports/football |
Formerly known as Albany College and based in Albany, Oregon, its football program lost a record 28 consecutive games from 1931 to 1935.[2] The school soon relocated to Portland and the football team has played under the Lewis & Clark name since 1946.
In February 2026, the mascot of Lewis & Clark was changed from the "Pioneers" to the "River Otters".[3]
Postseason appearances
editNAIA Division II playoffs
editThe Pioneers made two appearances in the NAIA Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 0–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | First Round | Central Washington | L, 0–51 |
| 1991 | First Round | Linfield | L, 30–59 |