The Elon Phoenix football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the Elon University located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The school first fielded a football team in 1909 and currently competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). After 11 seasons in the Southern Conference, Elon joined the Colonial Athletic Association for all sports, including football, in 2014. The Phoenix play their home games at the 13,100 seat Rhodes Stadium. History Classifications 1991–1998: NCAA Division II 1999–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS Conference affiliations Independent (1909–31) Conference Carolinas (1932–74) South Atlantic Conference (1975–96) NCAA Division II Independent (1997–98) NCAA Division I-AA Independent (1999–2001) Big South Conference (2002) Southern Conference (2003–13) Colonial Athletic Association (2014–present) Playoff appearances NCAA Division I-AA/FCS The Phoenix have appeared in the FCS Playoffs four times. Their record combined is 0–4. NAIA The Phoenix, then known as the Fighting Christians, appeared in the NAIA playoffs six times. Their combined record was 10–4. Championships National Conference Notable former players Notable alumni include: Jack Boone Hal Bradley Shane Gillis Joey Hackett Terrell Hudgins Dwayne Ijames Rich McGeorge Cameron McGlenn Aaron Mellette Chad Nkang Tony Settles Jimmy Smith Joe West Brandon Ward Oli Udoh References External links American football teams established in 1909 1909 establishments in North Carolina