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When was Chicago State football approved?

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When was Chicago State football approved?

The university announced unanimous board approval on December 18, 2025 and identified 2026 as the inaugural season. Its earlier 2023 exploratory FAQ discussed a conditional 2025 target; that proposal should not be treated as an actual playing season.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: FAQ For Exploratory Committee - Chicago State University Athletics · Chicago State University Ushers in a New Era with Addition of Football, Bringing Chicago Its Only NCAA Division I Program | News Articles | Chicago State University

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