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Chicago State University, or CSU, hired Bobby Rome II as the 1st football coach in the South Side school’s history.
CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago State University has hired its first football coach in the school’s history.
It’s one of the first steps to making CSU football a reality.
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On Tuesday, university leaders said Bobby Rome II is the new head football coach of Chicago State University.
He’s enthusiastic about leading the Cougars.
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Chicago State University, located on the South Side, plans to join NCAA Division I football for the first season in 2026.
This is the first time a football program was built from the ground up in Illinois in more than 100 years.
CSU President Z Scott and Director of Athletics Monique Carroll were also at a press conference announcing the move Tuesday morning.
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