January 7, 2026
Chicago State University Cougar Football Coach Bobby Rome. Photo provided by Chicago State University.
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Chicago State University Football Coach Excited To Build Football Program
In 2023, Chicago State University announced plans to develop a football team. In April of 2025, Chicago State University announced that Bobby Rome would be its football coach. The first game is set for Aug. 29th and in preparation Coach Rome is building the Cougars Football team from scratch, focusing on hiring outstanding coaches and the right players to build a competitive football team.