DePauw football, 1884–1889

The DePauw football program from 1884 to 1899 represented DePauw University in its first decade of college football competition. The team did not take on the nickname "Tigers" until 1918. DePauw did not play any intercollegiate games between 1885 and 1888.

1884
The 1884 DePauw football team represented DePauw University during the 1884 college football season. The team had no head coach and played only one game, on May 31, losing to Butler. It was the first football game played in the state of Indiana.

1889
The 1889 DePauw football team represented DePauw University as an independent during the 1889 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Wilmer Glenn, DePauw compiled a record of 0–1–1.