List of NCAA Division II football programs

This is a list of the schools in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States and Canada that have football as a varsity sport. In the 2022 season, there are a total of 164 Division II football programs – two more than in 2021. Changes from 2021 will be:

Map of NCAA Division II football programs, 2022

NCAA Division II football programs
  • Reclassifying institutions in yellow.
School Nickname City State/
province[1]		 First
Division II
season		 Conference Stadium Cap. Note
Adams State University Grizzlies Alamosa Colorado 1990[D2 1] RMAC Rex Stadium 6,000
Albany State University Golden Rams Albany Georgia 1976 SIAC Albany State University Coliseum 11,000
Alderson Broaddus University Battlers Philippi West Virginia 2013 MEC Multi-Sport Performance Stadium 2,000
Allen University Yellow Jackets Columbia South Carolina 2021 SIAC Various Varies [D2 2]
American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield Massachusetts 1974 NE-10 Ronald J. Abdow Field 4,000
Angelo State University Rams San Angelo Texas 1981 LSC LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field 5,670
Arkansas Tech University Wonder Boys Russellville Arkansas 1997 GAC Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field 6,500
University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils Monticello Arkansas 1997 GAC Willis Convoy Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium 5,000
Ashland University Eagles Ashland Ohio 1980 G-MAC Jack Miller Stadium 6,000
Assumption University Greyhounds Worcester Massachusetts 1993 NE-10 Greyhound Stadium 1,200
Augustana University Vikings Sioux Falls South Dakota 1973 NSIC Kirkeby–Over Stadium 6,500
Barton College Bulldogs Wilson North Carolina 2021 South Atlantic Conference Electric Supply Company Field N/A [D2 3]
Bemidji State University Beavers Bemidji Minnesota 1979 NSIC Chet Anderson Stadium 4,000
Benedict College Tigers Columbia South Carolina 2002 SIAC Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 11,000
Bentley University Falcons Waltham Massachusetts 1993 NE-10 Bentley Athletic Field 3,100
Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets Spearfish South Dakota 2011 RMAC Lyle Hare Stadium 4,200
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Huskies Bloomsburg Pennsylvania 1980 PSAC Robert B. Redman Stadium 4,775
Bluefield State College Big Blues Bluefield West Virginia 2021 Independent Mitchell Stadium 10,000
Bowie State University Bulldogs Bowie Maryland 1980 CIAA Bulldog Stadium 2,964
California University of Pennsylvania[D2 4] Vulcans California Pennsylvania 1973 PSAC Hepner–Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium 6,500
Carson–Newman University Eagles Jefferson City Tennessee 1991 SAC Burke–Tarr Stadium 5,500
Catawba College Indians Salisbury North Carolina 1991 SAC Shuford Stadium 4,500
University of Central Missouri Mules Warrensburg Missouri 1973 MIAA Audrey J. Walton Stadium 10,000
University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos Edmond Oklahoma 1988[D2 5] MIAA Chad Richison Stadium 10,000
Central State University Marauders Wilberforce Ohio 2008[D2 6] SIAC McPherson Stadium 7,000
Central Washington University Wildcats Ellensburg Washington 1998[D2 7] GNAC Tomlinson Stadium 4,000
Chadron State College Eagles Chadron Nebraska 1990 RMAC Elliot Field 3,800
University of Charleston Golden Eagles Charleston West Virginia 2003 MEC University of Charleston Stadium 18,500
Chowan University Hawks Murfreesboro North Carolina 2007 CIAA Garrison Stadium 5,000 [D2 8]
Clarion University of Pennsylvania[D2 9] Golden Eagles Clarion Pennsylvania 1973 PSAC Memorial Field 5,000
Clark Atlanta University Panthers Atlanta Georgia 1980 SIAC Panther Stadium 6,000
Colorado Mesa University Mavericks Grand Junction Colorado 1990[D2 10] RMAC Stocker Stadium 8,000
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers Golden Colorado 1974 RMAC Harry D. Campbell Field 4,000
Colorado State University–Pueblo ThunderWolves Pueblo Colorado 2008[D2 11] RMAC Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl 6,500
Concord University Mountain Lions Athens West Virginia 1993 MEC Callaghan Stadium 5,000
Concordia University–St. Paul Golden Bears St. Paul Minnesota 2002 NSIC Sea Foam Stadium 3,500
Davenport University Panthers Grand Rapids Michigan 2017 GLIAC Meyering Field 2,300
Delta State University Statesmen Cleveland Mississippi 1973 Gulf South Parker Field at McCool Stadium 8,000
East Central University Tigers Ada Oklahoma 1998 GAC Norris Field 5,000
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Warriors East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania 1973 PSAC Eiler-Martin Stadium 6,000
Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds Portales New Mexico 1985 LSC Greyhound Stadium 5,200
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania[D2 12] Fighting Scots Edinboro Pennsylvania 1973 PSAC Sox Harrison Stadium 6,000
Edward Waters University Tigers Jacksonville Florida 2021 SIAC Community Field and Athletic Stadium 3,000 [D2 2]
Elizabeth City State University Vikings Elizabeth City North Carolina 1973 CIAA Roebuck Stadium 6,500
Emory and Henry College Wasps Emory Virginia 2021 South Atlantic[D2 13] Fred Selfe Stadium at Nicewonder Field N/A [D2 14]
Emporia State University Hornets Emporia Kansas 1990 MIAA Francis G. Welch Stadium 7,000
Erskine College Flying Fleet Due West South Carolina 2021 South Atlantic TBD N/A [D2 15]
Fairmont State University Falcons Fairmont West Virginia 1993[D2 16] MEC Duvall-Rosier Field 5,000
Fayetteville State University Broncos Fayetteville North Carolina 1973 CIAA Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium 5,520
Ferris State University Bulldogs Big Rapids Michigan 1977 GLIAC Top Taggart Field 6,200
University of Findlay Oilers Findlay Ohio 2000 G-MAC Donnell Stadium 7,500
Fort Hays State University Tigers Hays Kansas 1988 MIAA Lewis Field Stadium 6,100
Fort Lewis College Skyhawks Durango Colorado 1990[D2 17] RMAC Ray Dennison Memorial Field 4,000
Fort Valley State University Wildcats Fort Valley Georgia 1981 SIAC Wildcat Stadium 10,000
Franklin Pierce University Ravens Rindge New Hampshire 2019 NE-10 Sodexo Field N/A
Frostburg State University Bobcats Frostburg Maryland 2019 MEC Bobcat Stadium 4,000 [D2 14]
Gannon University Golden Knights Erie Pennsylvania 1993 PSAC Gannon Field 2,500
Glenville State College Pioneers Glenville West Virginia 1993 MEC Morris Stadium 5,500
Grand Valley State University Lakers Allendale Michigan 1976 GLIAC Lubbers Stadium 10,700
Harding University Bisons Searcy Arkansas 1997 GAC First Security Stadium 6,500
Henderson State University Reddies Arkadelphia Arkansas 1992 GAC Carpenter-Haygood Stadium at Ruggles Field 9,600
Hillsdale College Chargers Hillsdale Michigan 1984[D2 18] G-MAC Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium 8,500
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks Indiana Pennsylvania 1973 PSAC Frank Cignetti Field at George P. Miller Stadium 6,000
University of Indianapolis Greyhounds Indianapolis Indiana 1976 GLVC Key Stadium 5,500
Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls Charlotte North Carolina 1973 CIAA Irwin Belk Complex 4,500
Kentucky State University Thorobreds Frankfort Kentucky 1973 SIAC Alumni Field 5,000
Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers Owensboro Kentucky 1993 G-MAC Steele Stadium 3,000
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Golden Bears Kutztown Pennsylvania 1980 PSAC University Field at Andre Reed Stadium 5,600
Lake Erie College Storm Painesville Ohio 2010 G-MAC Jack Britt Memorial Stadium 2,500
Lane College Dragons Jackson Tennessee 1993 SIAC Rothrock Stadium 3,500
Lenoir–Rhyne University Bears Hickory North Carolina 1989 SAC Moretz Stadium 8,500
Limestone University Saints Gaffney South Carolina 2014 SAC The Reservation 8,250
Lincoln University (MO) Blue Tigers Jefferson City Missouri 2001 MIAA Dwight T. Reed Stadium 3,000 [D2 19]
Lincoln University (PA) Lions Lower Oxford Pennsylvania 2011 CIAA Lincoln Stadium 2,600
Livingstone College Blue Bears Salisbury North Carolina 1973 CIAA Alumni Memorial Stadium 5,500
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Bald Eagles Lock Haven Pennsylvania 1980 PSAC Hubert Jack Stadium 3,500
Mars Hill University Lions Mars Hill North Carolina 1991 SAC Meares Stadium 5,000
University of Mary Marauders Bismarck North Dakota 2007 NSIC Bismarck Community Bowl 7,000
McKendree University Bearcats Lebanon Illinois 2012 GLVC Leemon Stadium 2,000
Mercyhurst University Lakers Erie Pennsylvania 1993 PSAC Louis J. Tullio Field 2,300
Michigan Technological University Huskies Houghton Michigan 1973 GLIAC Sherman Field 3,000
Midwestern State University Mustangs Wichita Falls Texas 1997 LSC Memorial Stadium 14,500
Miles College Golden Bears Fairfield Alabama 1988 SIAC Albert J. Sloan–Alumni Stadium 8,500
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Marauders Millersville Pennsylvania 1980 PSAC Biemesderfer Stadium 6,500
University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Duluth Minnesota 1973 NSIC Griggs Field at James S. Malosky Stadium 4,000
Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks Mankato Minnesota 1978[D2 20] NSIC Blakeslee Stadium 7,500
Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragons Moorhead Minnesota 1993[D2 21] NSIC Alex Nemzek Stadium 5,000
Minot State University Beavers Minot North Dakota 2011 NSIC Herb Parker Stadium 4,500
Mississippi College Choctaws Clinton Mississippi 2014[D2 22] Gulf South Robinson-Hale Stadium 8,500
Missouri University of Science and Technology Miners Rolla Missouri 1973 GLVC Allgood-Bailey Stadium 8,000
Missouri Southern State University Lions Joplin Missouri 1988 MIAA Fred G. Hughes Stadium 7,000
Missouri Western State University Griffons St. Joseph Missouri 1988 MIAA Spratt Stadium 7,500
Morehouse College Maroon Tigers Atlanta Georgia 1981 SIAC B. T. Harvey Stadium 9,850
University of Nebraska at Kearney Lopers Kearney Nebraska 1988 MIAA Ron & Carol Cope Stadium 6,000
University of New Haven Chargers West Haven Connecticut 2009[D2 23] NE-10 Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium 3,500
New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys Las Vegas New Mexico 1991[D2 24] RMAC Perkins Stadium 5,000
Newberry College Wolves Newberry South Carolina 1990 SAC Setzler Field 4,000
University of North Carolina at Pembroke Braves Pembroke North Carolina 2007 MEC Grace P. Johnson Stadium 2,500 [D2 25]
North Greenville University Crusaders Tigerville South Carolina 2003 Gulf South Younts Stadium 5,000 [D2 26]
Northeastern State University RiverHawks Tahlequah Oklahoma 1998 MIAA Doc Wadley Stadium 8,300
Northern Michigan University Wildcats Marquette Michigan 1973 GLIAC Superior Dome 8,000
Northern State University Wolves Aberdeen South Dakota 1993[D2 27] NSIC Swisher Field 6,000
Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats Maryville Missouri 1973 MIAA Bearcat Stadium 6,500
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rangers Alva Oklahoma 2012 GAC Ranger Field 6,000
Northwood University Timberwolves Midland Michigan 1992[D2 28] GLIAC Hantz Stadium 3,000
Notre Dame College Falcons South Euclid Ohio 2010 MEC Korb Field 3,000
Ohio Dominican University Panthers Columbus Ohio 2011 G-MAC Panther Field 1,750
Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Shawnee Oklahoma 2015 GAC Crain Family Stadium 2,500
Ouachita Baptist University Tigers Arkadelphia Arkansas 1997 GAC Cliff Harris Stadium 5,225
Pace University Setters Pleasantville New York 1993 NE-10 Pace Field 1,500
Pittsburg State University Gorillas Pittsburg Kansas 1988 MIAA Carnie Smith Stadium 8,344
Post University Eagles Waterbury Connecticut 2022 Independent LaMoy Field N/A
Quincy University Hawks Quincy Illinois 2012[D2 29] GLVC Flinn Stadium 4,000
Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals University Center Michigan 1981 GLIAC Wickes Memorial Stadium 6,300
Saint Anselm College Hawks Goffstown New Hampshire 1999 NE-10 Grappone Stadium 4,500
Saint Augustine's University Falcons Raleigh North Carolina 2003 CIAA George Williams Athletic Complex 2,500
Savannah State University Tigers Savannah Georgia 2019[D2 30] SIAC Theodore A. Wright Stadium 8,500
Seton Hill University Griffins Greensburg Pennsylvania 2008 PSAC Offutt Field 5,000
Shaw University Bears Raleigh North Carolina 2003 CIAA Durham County Stadium 8,500
Shepherd University Rams Shepherdstown West Virginia 1990 PSAC Ram Stadium 5,000
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Red Raiders Shippensburg Pennsylvania 1976 PSAC Seth Grove Stadium 7,700
Shorter University Hawks Rome Georgia 2012 Gulf South Barron Stadium 6,500
Simon Fraser University TBC Burnaby British Columbia 2010 GNAC Swangard Stadium 4,200
University of Sioux Falls Cougars Sioux Falls South Dakota 2012 NSIC Bob Young Field 5,400
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania The Rock Slippery Rock Pennsylvania 1979 PSAC N. Kerr Thompson Stadium 10,000
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Hardrockers Rapid City South Dakota 2011 RMAC Dunham Field at O'Harra Stadium 4,000
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm Durant Oklahoma 1998 GAC Paul Laird Field 9,000
Southern Arkansas University Muleriders Magnolia Arkansas 1997 GAC Wilkins Stadium 6,000
Southern Connecticut State University Fighting Owls New Haven Connecticut 1973 NE-10 Jess Dow Field 6,000
Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm Bethany Oklahoma 2012 GAC SNU Stadium 2,500
Southwest Baptist University Bearcats Bolivar Missouri 1986 GLVC Plaster Stadium 2,500
Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs Marshall Minnesota 1993[D2 31] NSIC Mattke Field at the Regional Events Center 3,500
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs Weatherford Oklahoma 1998 GAC ASAP Energy Field at Milam Stadium 8,600
Texas A&M University–Kingsville Javelinas Kingsville Texas 1980 LSC Javelina Stadium 15,000
University of Texas Permian Basin Falcons Odessa Texas 2016 LSC Ratliff Stadium 19,302
Tiffin University Dragons Tiffin Ohio 2002 G-MAC Frost-Kalnow Stadium 4,500
Truman State University Bulldogs Kirksville Missouri 1973 GLVC Stokes Stadium 4,000
Tusculum University Pioneers Tusculum Tennessee 1998 SAC Pioneer Field 3,500
Tuskegee University Golden Tigers Tuskegee Alabama 1973 SIAC Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium 10,000
Upper Iowa University Peacocks Fayette Iowa 2005 NSIC Eischeid Stadium 3,500
Valdosta State University Blazers Valdosta Georgia 1982 Gulf South Bazemore–Hyder Stadium 11,211
Virginia State University Trojans Ettrick Virginia 1973 CIAA Rogers Stadium 7,909
Virginia Union University Panthers Richmond Virginia 1973 CIAA Hovey Field 10,000
University of Virginia's College at Wise Cavaliers Wise Virginia 2013 SAC Carl Smith Stadium 3,100
Walsh University Cavaliers Canton Ohio 2012 G-MAC Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium 23,000
Washburn University Ichabods Topeka Kansas 1988 MIAA Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl 7,250
Wayne State University Warriors Detroit Michigan 1973 GLIAC Tom Adams Field 6,000
Wayne State College Wildcats Wayne Nebraska 1988 NSIC Memorial Stadium 3,500
University of West Alabama Tigers Livingston Alabama 1974 Gulf South Tiger Stadium 7,000
West Chester University Golden Rams West Chester Pennsylvania 1973 PSAC John A. Farrell Stadium 7,500
University of West Florida Argonauts Pensacola Florida 2016 Gulf South Blue Wahoos Stadium 5,083
University of West Georgia Wolves Carrollton Georgia 1983 Gulf South University Stadium 10,000
West Liberty University Hilltoppers West Liberty West Virginia 1991 MEC West Family Stadium 3,200
West Texas A&M University Buffaloes Canyon Texas 1992[D2 32] LSC Buffalo Stadium 8,500
West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets Institute West Virginia 1997 MEC Lakin Field 5,000
West Virginia Wesleyan College Bobcats Buckhannon West Virginia 1993[D2 33] MEC Cebe Ross Field 3,000
Western Colorado University Mountaineers Gunnison Colorado 1990[D2 34] RMAC Mountaineer Bowl 4,000
Western New Mexico University Mustangs Silver City New Mexico 1994[D2 35] LSC Ben Altamirano Memorial Stadium 3,000
Western Oregon University Wolves Monmouth Oregon 2001 GNAC McArthur Field 2,500
Wheeling University Cardinals Wheeling West Virginia 2019 MEC Bishop Schmitt Field 2,200 [4]
William Jewell College Cardinals Liberty Missouri 2012 GLVC Greene Stadium 7,000
Wingate University Bulldogs Wingate North Carolina 1991 SAC Irwin Belk Stadium 3,000
Winona State University Warriors Winona Minnesota 1978 NSIC Maxwell Field at Warrior Stadium 3,500
Winston–Salem State University Rams Winston–Salem North Carolina 2010[D2 36] CIAA Bowman Gray Stadium 22,000
  1. Adams State was previously a Division II member during the 1983 season.
  2. Transitioning from the NAIA.
  3. Barton – SAC affiliate member / Primary: Conference Carolinas.[2]
  4. Institutional name changing to Pennsylvania Western University California in July 2022. The athletic program is expected to continue to be known as California, typically referred to by media as "California (PA)" to distinguish from the D-I program of the University of California, Berkeley, known simply as "California".
  5. Central Oklahoma, known then as Central State, was previously a Division II member between 1976 and 1978.
  6. Central State was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1986.
  7. Central Washington was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1975 and then again between 1982 and 1983.
  8. Chowan – Primary affiliation changed to Conference Carolinas, but remains a CIAA football associate.
  9. Institutional name changing to Pennsylvania Western University Clarion in July 2022. The athletic program is expected to continue to be known as Clarion.
  10. Colorado Mesa, known then as Mesa State, was previously a Division II member between 1982 and 1983.
  11. CSU Pueblo, known then as Southern Colorado, was previously a Division II member between 1974 and 1984.
  12. Institutional name changing to Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro in July 2022. The athletic program is expected to continue to be known as Edinboro.
  13. The Wasps competed as an independent in 2021.
  14. Transitioning from Division III.
  15. Erskine – SAC affiliate member / Primary: Conference Carolinas.[3]
  16. Fairmont State was previously a Division II member between 1978 and 1979.
  17. Fort Lewis was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1984.
  18. Hillsdale was previously a Division II member between 1976 and 1978.
  19. Lincoln (MO) football rejoined the remainder of its sports in the MIAA after that league lost a football-sponsoring member.
  20. Minnesota State, then known as Mankato State, was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1976.
  21. Moorhead State was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1982.
  22. Mississippi College was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1996.
  23. New Haven was previously a Division II member between 1975 and 1976 and then again between 1981 and 2003.
  24. New Mexico Highlands was previously a Division II member between 1982 and 1984.
  25. UNC Pembroke – MEC / Primary: Conference Carolinas.
  26. North Greenville – Gulf South / Primary: Conference Carolinas.
  27. Northern State was previously a Division II member between 1980 and 1981.
  28. Northwood was previously a Division II member between 1981 and 1987.
  29. Quincy was previously a Division II member between 1993 and 1994 and then again between 1996 and 2003.
  30. Savannah State was previously a Division II member between 1981 and 2000.
  31. Southwest Minnesota State, known then as Southwest State, was previously a Division II member between 1978 and 1983.
  32. West Texas A&M, then known as West Texas State, was previously a Division II member between 1986 and 1990.
  33. West Virginia Wesleyan was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1980.
  34. Western Colorado, then known as Western State, was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1978 and then again between 1982 and 1985.
  35. Western New Mexico was previously a Division II member in 1983.
  36. Winston-Salem State was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 2005.

Future Division II football programs
School Nickname City State/
Province		 Future
Conference		 Stadium Cap. Note Begins
Play
Anderson University Trojans Anderson South Carolina South Atlantic 2024
Thomas More University Saints Crestview Hills Kentucky Great Midwest Republic Bank Field [F2 1] 2023
  1. Transitioning from the NAIA.

Former Division II football programs

School names and nicknames reflect those last in use while each institution played D-II football. Name changes that do not reflect a complete change of identity (e.g., "College" to "University") are not included.

School Nickname City State First
Division II
season		 Last
Division II
season		 Current
level
Abilene Christian University Wildcats AbileneTexas 1981 2012 Division I FCS
Alabama A&M University Bulldogs NormalAlabama 1973 1998 Division I FCS
Alabama State University Hornets MontgomeryAlabama 1973 1981 Division I FCS
University at Albany, SUNY Great Danes AlbanyNew York 1995 1998 Division I FCS
Alcorn State University Braves LormanMississippi 1973 1976 Division I FCS
University of Akron Zips Akron Ohio 1973 1979 Division I FBS
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions Pine BluffArkansas 1973 1982 Division I FCS
Arkansas State University Indians[lower-alpha 1] Jonesboro Arkansas 1973 1974 Division I FBS
Austin Peay State University GovernorsClarksvilleTennessee 1973 1979 Division I FCS
Azusa Pacific University Cougars Azusa California 2012 2019 Program dropped
Ball State University Cardinals Muncie Indiana 1973 1974 Division I FBS
Boise State University Broncos Boise Idaho 1973 1977 Division I FBS
Boston University Terriers Boston Massachusetts 1973 1977 Program dropped
Brevard College Tornadoes Brevard North Carolina 2008 2016 Division III
Bryant University Bulldogs Smithfield Rhode Island 1999 2008 Division I FCS
Bucknell University BisonLewisburgPennsylvania 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Butler University BulldogsIndianapolisIndiana 1973 1992 Division I FCS
University of California, Davis Aggies DavisCalifornia 1973 2004 Division I FCS
University of California, Riverside Highlanders Riverside California 1973 1975 Program dropped
University of California, Santa Barbara Gauchos Santa Barbara California 1991 1991 Program dropped
California Lutheran University Kingsmen Thousand Oaks California 1985 1990 Division III
California Polytechnic State University Mustangs San Luis ObispoCalifornia 1973 1993 Division I FCS
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Broncos Pomona California 1973 1982 Program dropped
California State University, Chico Wildcats Chico California 1978 1996 Program dropped
California State University, Hayward[lower-alpha 2] Pioneers Hayward California 1973 1993 Program dropped
California State University, Fullerton Titans Fullerton California 1973 1974 Program dropped
California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagles Los Angeles California 1973 1977 Program dropped
California State University, Northridge Matadors Los Angeles California 1973 1992 Program dropped
Cameron University Aggies Lawton Oklahoma 1988 1992 Program dropped
University of Central Arkansas Bears ConwayArkansas 1992 2005 Division I FCS
University of Central Florida Golden Knights Orlando Florida 1982 1989 Division I FBS
Central Michigan University Chippewas Mount Pleasant Michigan 1973 1974 Division I FBS
Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils New BritainConnecticut 1973 1992 Division I FCS
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Wolves Cheyney Pennsylvania 1973 2017 Program dropped
University of Connecticut Huskies Storrs[lower-alpha 3] Connecticut 1973 1977 Division I FBS
Davidson College WildcatsDavidsonNorth Carolina 1977 1977 Division I FCS
University of Delaware Fightin' Blue HensNewarkDelaware 1973 1979 Division I FCS
University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Washington District of Columbia 1973 1975 Program dropped
Dixie State University[lower-alpha 4] Trailblazers St. GeorgeUtah 2008 2019* Division I FCS
East Tennessee State University BuccaneersJohnson CityTennessee 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Eastern Illinois University PanthersCharlestonIllinois 1973 1980 Division I FCS
Eastern Kentucky University ColonelsRichmondKentucky 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Eastern Michigan University HuronsYpsilantiMichigan 1973 1975 Division I FBS
Eastern Washington University EaglesCheneyWashington 1978 1983 Division I FCS
Elon University Fighting Christians[lower-alpha 5] ElonNorth Carolina 1991 1998 Division I FCS
University of Evansville Purple Aces Evansville Indiana 1978 1988 Program dropped
Florida A&M University Rattlers TallahasseeFlorida 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Melbourne Florida 2013 2019 Program dropped
Franklin College Grizzlies Franklin Indiana 1979 1985 Division III
Gardner–Webb University Runnin' Bulldogs Boiling SpringsNorth Carolina 1991 2001 Division I FCS
Grambling State University Tigers GramblingLouisiana 1973 1976 Division I FCS
Georgetown College Tigers Georgetown Kentucky 1980 1982 NAIA
Hampton University Pirates HamptonVirginia 1973 1994 Division I FCS
Hardin–Simmons University Cowboys Abilene Texas 1993 1993 Division III
Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets Brownwood Texas 1981 1986 Division III
Howard University Bison WashingtonD.C. 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Humboldt State University[lower-alpha 6] Lumberjacks Arcata California 1973 1973 Program dropped
1980 2018
Idaho State University Bengals PocatelloIdaho 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Illinois State University Redbirds NormalIllinois 1973 1975 Division I FCS
University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals San AntonioTexas 2009 2012 Division I FCS
Indiana State University Sycamores Terre HauteIndiana 1973 1975 Division I FCS
Jackson State University Tigers JacksonMississippi 1973 1976 Division I FCS
Jacksonville State University Gamecocks JacksonvilleAlabama 1973 1994 Division I FCS
(Division I FBS in 2023)
James Madison University Dukes HarrisonburgVirginia 1974 1976 Division I FBS
University of Jamestown Jimmies Jamestown North Dakota 1982 1983 NAIA
Knoxville College Bulldogs Knoxville Tennessee 1989 1989 Program dropped
Lafayette College Leopards EastonPennsylvania 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Lambuth University Eagles Jackson Tennessee 2010 2010 University closed
Lehigh University Engineers[lower-alpha 7] BethlehemPennsylvania 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Liberty University Flames Lynchburg Virginia 1981 1987 Division I FBS
Lindenwood University Lions St. Charles Missouri 2011 2021 Division I FCS
C. W. Post Campus of Long Island University Pioneers Brookville New York 1973 1973 Division I FCS[lower-alpha 8]
1978 1984
1993 2018
Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs Ruston Louisiana 1973 1974 Division I FBS
University of Maine Black Bears OronoMaine 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Malone University Pioneers Canton Ohio 2013 2018 Program dropped
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Mountaineers Mansfield Pennsylvania 1980 2006 Program dropped[lower-alpha 9]
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Princess Anne Maryland 1973 1979 Program dropped
University of Massachusetts Amherst Minutemen Amherst Massachusetts 1973 1977 Division I FBS
University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks Lowell Massachusetts 1993 2003 Program dropped
McMurry University War Hawks Abilene Texas 2012 2014 Division III
McNeese State University Cowboys Lake CharlesLouisiana 1973 1974 Division I FCS
United States Merchant Marine Academy Mariners Kings Point New York 1978 1981 Division III
Merrimack College Warriors North AndoverMassachusetts 1996 2018 Division I FCS
Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders Murfreesboro Tennessee 1973 1977 Division I FBS
University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles Crookston Minnesota 2000 2019 Program dropped
University of Minnesota Morris Cougars Morris Minnesota 1993 2004 Division III
Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils Itta BenaMississippi 1973 1979 Division I FCS
University of Montana Grizzlies MissoulaMontana 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Montana State University Bobcats BozemanMontana 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Morehead State University Eagles MoreheadKentucky 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Morgan State University Bears BaltimoreMaryland 1973 1985 Division I FCS
Morningside University Mustangs Sioux City Iowa 1973 2000 NAIA
Morris Brown College Wolverines Atlanta Georgia 1973 2000 Program dropped
Murray State University Racers MurrayKentucky 1973 1977 Division I FCS
University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Omaha Nebraska 1973 2010 Program dropped
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Rebels Las Vegas[lower-alpha 10] Nevada 1973 1977 Division I FBS
University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack Reno Nevada 1973 1977 Division I FBS
University of New Hampshire Wildcats DurhamNew Hampshire 1973 1977 Division I FCS
New York Institute of Technology Bears New York City New York 1974 1983 Program dropped
Nicholls State University Colonels ThibodauxLouisiana 1973 1979 Division I FCS
Norfolk State University Spartans NorfolkVirginia 1973 1996 Division I FCS
University of North Alabama Lions FlorenceAlabama 1973 2017 Division I FCS
North Carolina A&T State University Aggies GreensboroNorth Carolina 1973 1977 Division I FCS
North Carolina Central University Eagles DurhamNorth Carolina 1973 2007 Division I FCS
University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux[lower-alpha 11] Grand ForksNorth Dakota 1973 2008 Division I FCS
North Dakota State University Bison FargoNorth Dakota 1973 2004 Division I FCS
Northeastern University Huskies Boston Massachusetts 1973 1977 Program dropped
Northeast Louisiana University[lower-alpha 12] Indians[lower-alpha 13] Monroe Louisiana 1973 1974 Division I FBS
Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks FlagstaffArizona 1973 1977 Division I FCS
University of Northern Colorado Bears GreeleyColorado 1973 2004 Division I FCS
University of Northern Iowa Panthers Cedar FallsIowa 1973 1980 Division I FCS
Northwestern State University Demons NatchitochesLouisiana 1973 1975 Division I FCS
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies Goodwell Oklahoma 1999 2016 NAIA
Paine College Lions Augusta Georgia 2014 2015 Program dropped
Portland State University Vikings PortlandOregon 1973 1977 Division I FCS
1981 1997
Prairie View A&M University Panthers Prairie ViewTexas 1973 1979 Division I FCS
Presbyterian College Blue Hose ClintonSouth Carolina 1991 2007 Division I FCS
University of Puget Sound Loggers Tacoma Washington 1973 1988 Division III
University of Rhode Island Rams KingstonRhode Island 1973 1977 Division I FCS
California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) Hornets SacramentoCalifornia 1973 1992 Division I FCS
Sacred Heart University Pioneers FairfieldConnecticut 1993 1998 Division I FCS
St. Cloud State University Huskies St. Cloud Minnesota 1973 2019 Program dropped
University of St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints Joliet Illinois 1993 1998 NAIA
Saint Joseph's College Pumas Rensselaer Indiana 1979 2016 Program dropped
Saint Mary's College of California Gaels Moraga California 1981 1992 Program dropped
Saint Paul's College Tigers Lawrenceville Virginia 1973 1986 Program dropped
2005 2011
Sam Houston State University Bearkats HuntsvilleTexas 1981 1985 Division I FCS
(Division I FBS in 2023)
San Francisco State University Gators San Francisco California 1979 1994 Program dropped
Santa Clara University Broncos Santa Clara California 1973 1992 Program dropped
Sonoma State University Cossacks Rohnert Park California 1984 1997 Program dropped
South Carolina State University Bulldogs OrangeburgSouth Carolina 1973 1977 Division I FCS
University of South Dakota Coyotes VermillionSouth Dakota 1973 2008 Division I FCS
South Dakota State University Jackrabbits BrookingsSouth Dakota 1973 2004 Division I FCS
Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks Cape GirardeauMissouri 1973 1990 Division I FCS
Southeastern Louisiana University Lions HammondLouisiana 1973 1979 Division I FCS
Southern University Jaguars Baton RougeLouisiana 1973 1976 Division I FCS
Southern Oregon University Raiders Ashland Oregon 1981 1983 NAIA
Southern Utah University Thunderbirds Cedar CityUtah 1982 1992 Division I FCS
Southwest Missouri State University[lower-alpha 14] Bears SpringfieldMissouri 1973 1979 Division I FCS
Springfield College Pride Springfield Massachusetts 1973 1994 Division III
Southwest Texas State University[lower-alpha 15] Bobcats San Marcos Texas 1978 1983 Division I FBS
Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks NacogdochesTexas 1981 1985 Division I FCS
Stillman College Tigers Tuscaloosa Alabama 2005 2015 Program dropped
Stonehill College Skyhawks Easton Massachusetts 1993 2021 Division I FCS
Stony Brook University Seawolves Stony BrookNew York 1995 1998 Division I FCS
Tarleton State University Texans StephenvilleTexas 1994 2019 Division I FCS
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs ChattanoogaTennessee 1973 1976 Division I FCS
University of Tennessee at Martin Pacers[lower-alpha 16] MartinTennessee 1973 1991 Division I FCS
Tennessee State University Tigers NashvilleTennessee 1973 1976 Division I FCS
Tennessee Technological University Golden Eagles CookevilleTennessee 1973 1977 Division I FCS
Texas A&M University–Commerce Lions Commerce Texas 1981 2021 Division I FCS
Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs Seguin Texas 1988 1988 Division III
1998 2002
Texas Southern University Tigers HoustonTexas 1973 1976 Division I FCS
Towson State University[lower-alpha 17] Tigers TowsonMaryland 1980 1986 Division I FCS
Troy State University[lower-alpha 18] Trojans Troy Alabama 1973 1992 Division I FBS
Urbana University Blue Knights Urbana Ohio 2009 2019 University closed
Valparaiso University Crusaders[lower-alpha 19] ValparaisoIndiana 1979 1992 Division I FCS
University of Vermont Catamounts Burlington Vermont 1973 1974 Program dropped
Weber State University Wildcats OgdenUtah 1973 1977 Division I FCS
West Virginia University Institute of Technology Golden Bears Montgomery[lower-alpha 20] West Virginia 1993 2005 Program dropped
Western Carolina University Catamounts CullowheeNorth Carolina 1973 1976 Division I FCS
Western Illinois University Leathernecks MacombIllinois 1973 1980 Division I FCS
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers Bowling Green Kentucky 1973 1977 Division I FBS
Western Washington University Vikings Bellingham Washington 1998 2008 Program dropped
Westminster College (Pennsylvania) Titans New Wilmington Pennsylvania 1998 2002 Division III
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles La Crosse Wisconsin 1975 1975 Division III
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Panthers Milwaukee Wisconsin 1973 1974 Program dropped
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans Oshkosh Wisconsin 1973 1974 Division III
Wofford College Terriers SpartanburgSouth Carolina 1988 1994 Division I FCS
Youngstown State University Penguins YoungstownOhio 1973 1980 Division I FCS
  1. Nickname changed to Red Wolves in 2008.
  2. California State University, East Bay since 2005.
  3. UConn's campus is in Storrs, and the Huskies played football on campus until their current home venue, Pratt & Whitney Stadium, opened in East Hartford in 2003.
  4. Becomes Utah Tech University on July 1, 2022. The nickname of Trailblazers will not change.
  5. Nickname changed to Phoenix in 2000.
  6. California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) since 2022.
  7. Nickname changed to Mountain Hawks in 1996.
  8. As the LIU Sharks. Long Island University merged the Post athletic program with the Division I non-football program of its other main campus, LIU Brooklyn, in 2019 to create the current LIU Sharks.
  9. Mansfield currently plays sprint football, a variant played under standard college rules but with a strictly enforced player weight limit of 178 pounds (81 kg).
  10. The UNLV campus is not within the City of Las Vegas, but is instead in the unincorporated community of Paradise.
  11. Nickname changed to Fighting Hawks during the 2015 football season.
  12. University of Louisiana at Monroe since 1999.
  13. Nickname changed to Warhawks in 2006.
  14. Missouri State University since 2005.
  15. Texas State University since 2013.
  16. Nickname changed to Skyhawks in 1995.
  17. Towson University since 1997.
  18. Troy University since 2004.
  19. Nickname changed to Beacons in 2021.
  20. WVU Tech did not start its move to its current campus in Beckley until 2016. The athletic program did not relocate to Beckley until the campus move was completed in 2017.

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    References
    1. 16 states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming) and Washington D.C. do not currently have Division II football programs.
    2. "NCAA DII Collegiate Football Is Coming to Barton". Barton.edu. Barton College. January 30, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
    3. "Erskine Bringing Back Football for 2020 Season". Erskine College. August 24, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
    4. "Wheeling Jesuit University to Launch Football Program". Wheeling (Jesuit) University. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
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