Wagoner Inducted into USF 2025 Hall of Fame

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Frostburg State Head Football Coach Eric Wagoner was announced as a part of The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Class, for his time as a former athlete and coach of the USF football program.  Wagoner will be inducted at the CASPY Awards on Thursday, April 24.
 
Wagoner just finished his third year at the helm of Frostburg's football program, serving as the team's Defensive Coordinator for the two years prior.  As head coach of FSU, Wagoner is known for a 21-11 overall record, having more than 10 players receive All-MEC honors each season so far, while also having coached two All-Americans. 
 
At USF, Wagoner was a four-year letter winner on the Cougar football team, contributing to an impressive overall record of 51-4. During his time with the team, the Cougars secured four league championships, made four playoff appearances, and played in three NAIA Football National Championship games. 
 
After his playing career, Wagoner returned to USF as an assistant coach, where he served as the Defensive Coordinator and Special Teams Coordinator for 12 seasons. In 2016, he was recognized as the NAIA Coordinator of the Year by Football Scoop, after his defense finished second in the nation in scoring defense and rushing defense. In the 2017 season, Wagoner's defense led the nation in scoring defense and ranked first in both total defense and rushing defense. The following year, in 2018, his defensive unit again excelled, finishing second in the NAIA for rushing defense.
 
As the Special Teams Coordinator, Wagoner's team led the MSFA in kick returns, five times over a seven-year stretch, returning eight kicks for touchdowns during that time. Throughout his 12 seasons coaching at Saint Francis, a total of 33 players earned All-Conference honors, including 23 First-Team selections. Wagoner also coached three AFCA All-Americans and the 2016 MSFA Defensive Player of the Year.