Campbell announced in April 2006 that the university would be restarting its football program for 2008. The Fighting Camels compete at the
NCAA Division I FCS non-scholarship level. Campbell accepted an invitation to the
Pioneer Football League and competes in PFL conference play.
[7]Dale Steele was the first head coach of the Camels and coached from the 2008 season to the 2012 season. His best season was the 2011 Season in which the Camels finished 6-5. On November 27, 2012, Campbell University announced former
University of Nebraska and
Carolina Panthers standout,
Mike Minter, as their new Head Football Coach.
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The relevance of "He's a Cambell Fighting Camel all the way" I can not speculate on.