| Maryville Scots football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1889 |
| Head coach | Ben Fox 4th season, 19–15 (.559) |
| Stadium | Lloyd L. Thornton Stadium |
| Location | Maryville, Tennessee |
| Conference | USA South |
| Colors | Garnet and orange[1] |
| Website | mcscots.com |
The Maryville Scots football team represents Maryville College in college football.[2] The team competes at the NCAA Division III level as an affiliate member of the USA South Athletic Conference.[3] The first football team was organized by Japanese student Kin Takahashi.[4]
The Scots play at Lloyd L. Thornton Stadium, Honaker Field. Constructed in 1952, close proximity to the action is provided for a capacity crowd of 5,000. Renovations to the home bleachers and press box occurred in 1993. A new concession stand and bathroom were added in 1997. Visitor stands were enhanced in 2001 while the entire field and entrance were updated in 2001.[5]