Northeastern State University seeks new direction for Football Program

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State University will not renew its Head Football Coach for 2024. NSU’s Athletic Director, John Sisemore, announced head football coach J.J. Eckert was nonrenewed at the conclusion of the 2023 regular season. Coach Eckert was named head coach for the Northeastern State University RiverHawk football program on Dec. 12, 2018. Since then, he has led NSU to a record of 4-40. Eckert is credited with reconnecting the RiverHawks’ football program to many NSU alumni and community members during his tenure. “Coach Eckert and his family have played a significant role in the rich history of NSU…