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How new Chicago State coach Bobby Rome II plans to build the city’s only Division I football program

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Bobby Rome II is Chicago State's first Division I football coach.

The university is looking to raise $4 million in its first phase to launch the program.

Rome coached the previous three seasons at NAIA Florida Memorial , a Historically Black College and University.

He went 15-15-1 at Florida Memorial last season , including 6-3-1 in 2024 .

Chicago State hires outside consulting firms to gather data about whether a football program would be feasible at the university.

Rome : “It’s not the days any longer where you have to wait two or three years to be competitive. That plays to our advantage being a new program. We can infuse experience in the program right away.”.

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