List of NCAA Division II football programs explained

This is a list of the schools in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States that have football as a varsity sport. In the 2024 season,^[1] there are a total of 162 Division II football programs – one less than 2023. Changes from last season were:

The University of West Georgia began its transition to Division I, joining the United Athletic Conference for football at the FCS level and the Atlantic Sun Conference for all other sports.^[2]
Mercyhurst University also began its transition to NCAA Division I, joining the Northeast Conference for all sports.^[3]
Notre Dame College announced it would close its doors after the 2023-24 academic year.^[4]
St. Augustine's University announced that they would be suspending their program amidst financial issues.^[5]
Anderson University will begin sponsoring football.^[6]
Roosevelt University began its transition to Division II from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), joining the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Sul Ross State University began its transition to Division II from Division III, re-joining the Lone Star Conference after a 48-year absence.

NCAA Division II football programs

Reclassifying institutions in yellow.

School	Common name	Nickname	City	State	First Division II season	Conference	Stadium	Cap.	Note
Adams State University	Adams State	Grizzlies	Alamosa	Colorado	1990	RMAC	Rex Stadium	6,000
Albany State University	Albany State	Golden Rams	Albany	Georgia	1976	SIAC	Albany State University Coliseum	11,000
Allen University	Allen	Yellow Jackets	Columbia	South Carolina	2021	SIAC	Westwood High School Stadium(Blythewood, SC)	Varies
American International College	American International	Yellow Jackets	Springfield	Massachusetts	1974	NE-10	Ronald J. Abdow Field	4,000
Anderson University	Anderson	Trojans	Anderson	South Carolina	2024	SAC	Spero Financial Field	5,000
Angelo State University	Angelo State	Rams	San Angelo	Texas	1981	LSC	LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field	5,670
Arkansas Tech University	Arkansas Tech	Wonder Boys	Russellville	Arkansas	1997	GAC	Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field	6,500
	Arkansas–Monticello	Boll Weevils	Monticello	Arkansas	1997	GAC	Willis Convoy Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium	5,000
Ashland University	Ashland	Eagles	Ashland	Ohio	1980	G-MAC	Jack Miller Stadium	6,000
Assumption University	Assumption	Greyhounds	Worcester	Massachusetts	1993	NE-10	Greyhound Stadium	1,200
Augustana University	Augustana (SD)	Vikings	Sioux Falls	South Dakota	1973	NSIC	Kirkeby-Over Stadium	6,500
Barton College	Barton	Bulldogs	Wilson	North Carolina	2021	SAC	Electric Supply Company Field	4,000
Bemidji State University	Bemidji State	Beavers	Bemidji	Minnesota	1979	NSIC	Chet Anderson Stadium	4,000
Benedict College	Benedict	Tigers	Columbia	South Carolina	2002	SIAC	Charlie W. Johnson Stadium	11,000
Bentley University	Bentley	Falcons	Waltham	Massachusetts	1993	NE-10	Bentley Athletic Field	3,100
Black Hills State University	Black Hills State	Yellow Jackets	Spearfish	South Dakota	2011	RMAC	Lyle Hare Stadium	4,200
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania	Bloomsburg	Huskies	Bloomsburg	Pennsylvania	1980	PSAC	Robert B. Redman Stadium	4,775
Bluefield State University	Bluefield State	Big Blues	Bluefield	West Virginia	2021	CIAA	Mitchell Stadium	10,000
Bowie State University	Bowie State	Bulldogs	Bowie	Maryland	1980	CIAA	Bulldog Stadium	2,964
	California (PA)	Vulcans	California	Pennsylvania	1973	PSAC	Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium	6,500
Carson–Newman University	Carson–Newman	Eagles	Jefferson City	Tennessee	1991	SAC	Burke-Tarr Stadium	5,500
Catawba College	Catawba	Indians	Salisbury	North Carolina	1991	SAC	Shuford Stadium	4,500
	Central Missouri	Mules	Warrensburg	Missouri	1973	MIAA	Audrey J. Walton Stadium	10,000
	Central Oklahoma	Bronchos	Edmond	Oklahoma	1988	MIAA	Chad Richison Stadium	12,000
Central State University	Central State	Marauders	Wilberforce	Ohio	2008	SIAC	McPherson Stadium	7,000
Central Washington University	Central Washington	Wildcats	Ellensburg	Washington	1998	LSC	Tomlinson Stadium	4,000
Chadron State College	Chadron State	Eagles	Chadron	Nebraska	1990	RMAC	Elliot Field	3,800
	Charleston	Golden Eagles	Charleston	West Virginia	2003	MEC	University of Charleston Stadium	18,500
Chowan University	Chowan	Hawks	Murfreesboro	North Carolina	2007	GSC	Garrison Stadium	5,000
	Clarion	Golden Eagles	Clarion	Pennsylvania	1973	PSAC	Memorial Stadium	5,000
Clark Atlanta University	Clark Atlanta	Panthers	Atlanta	Georgia	1980	SIAC	Panther Stadium	6,000
Colorado Mesa University	Colorado Mesa	Mavericks	Grand Junction	Colorado	1990	RMAC	Ralph Stocker Stadium	8,000
Colorado School of Mines	Colorado Mines	Orediggers	Golden	Colorado	1974	RMAC	Harry D. Campbell Field	4,000
Colorado State University Pueblo	CSU Pueblo	ThunderWolves	Pueblo	Colorado	2008	RMAC	Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl	6,500
Concord University	Concord	Mountain Lions	Athens	West Virginia	1993	MEC	Callaghan Stadium	5,000
Concordia University, Saint Paul	Concordia	Golden Bears		Minnesota	2002	NSIC	Sea Foam Stadium	3,500
Davenport University	Davenport	Panthers	Grand Rapids	Michigan	2017	GLIAC	Meyering Field	2,300
Delta State University	Delta State	Statesmen	Cleveland	Mississippi	1973	GSC	Parker Field at McCool Stadium	8,000
East Central University	East Central	Tigers	Ada	Oklahoma	1998	GAC	Norris Field	5,000
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	East Stroudsburg	Warriors	East Stroudsburg	Pennsylvania	1973	PSAC	Eiler-Martin Stadium	6,000
Eastern New Mexico University	Eastern New Mexico	Greyhounds	Portales	New Mexico	1985	LSC	Greyhound Stadium	5,200
	Edinboro	Fighting Scots	Edinboro	Pennsylvania	1973	PSAC	Sox Harrison Stadium	6,000
Edward Waters University	Edward Waters	Tigers	Jacksonville	Florida	2021	SIAC	Community Field and Athletic Stadium	3,000
Elizabeth City State University	Elizabeth City State	Vikings	Elizabeth City	North Carolina	1973	CIAA	Roebuck Stadium	6,500
Emory and Henry University	Emory & Henry	Wasps	Emory	Virginia	2021	SAC	Fred Selfe Stadium at Nicewonder Field	5,500
Emporia State University	Emporia State	Hornets	Emporia	Kansas	1990	MIAA	Francis G. Welch Stadium	7,000
Erskine College	Erskine	Flying Fleet	Due West	South Carolina	2021	GSC	J. W. Babb Stadium	4,000
Fairmont State University	Fairmont State	Falcons	Fairmont	West Virginia	1993	MEC	Duvall-Rosier Field	5,000
Fayetteville State University	Fayetteville State	Broncos	Fayetteville	North Carolina	1973	CIAA	Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium	5,520
Ferris State University	Ferris State	Bulldogs	Big Rapids	Michigan	1977	GLIAC	Top Taggart Field	6,200
	Findlay	Oilers	Findlay	Ohio	2000	G-MAC	Donnell Stadium	7,500
Fort Hays State University	Fort Hays State	Tigers	Hays	Kansas	1988	MIAA	Lewis Field Stadium	6,100
Fort Lewis College	Fort Lewis	Skyhawks	Durango	Colorado	1990	RMAC	Ray Dennison Memorial Field	4,000
Fort Valley State University	Fort Valley State	Wildcats	Fort Valley	Georgia	1981	SIAC	Wildcat Stadium	10,000
Franklin Pierce University	Franklin Pierce	Ravens	Rindge	New Hampshire	2019	NE-10	Sodexo Field	1,000
Frostburg State University	Frostburg State	Bobcats	Frostburg	Maryland	2019	MEC	Bobcat Stadium	4,000
Gannon University	Gannon	Golden Knights	Erie	Pennsylvania	1993	PSAC	Gannon Field	2,500
Glenville State University	Glenville State	Pioneers	Glenville	West Virginia	1993	MEC	Morris Stadium	5,500
Grand Valley State University	Grand Valley State	Lakers	Allendale	Michigan	1976	GLIAC	Lubbers Stadium	10,700
Harding University	Harding	Bisons	Searcy	Arkansas	1997	GAC	First Security Stadium	6,500
Henderson State University	Henderson State	Reddies	Arkadelphia	Arkansas	1992	GAC	Carpenter-Haygood Stadium at Ruggles Field	9,600
Hillsdale College	Hillsdale	Chargers	Hillsdale	Michigan	1984	G-MAC	Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium	8,500
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	IUP	Crimson Hawks	Indiana	Pennsylvania	1973	PSAC	Frank Cignetti Field at George P. Miller Stadium	6,000
	Indianapolis	Greyhounds	Indianapolis	Indiana	1976	GLVC	Key Stadium	5,500
Johnson C. Smith University	Johnson C. Smith	Golden Bulls	Charlotte	North Carolina	1973	CIAA	Irwin Belk Complex	4,500
Kentucky State University	Kentucky State	Thorobreds	Frankfort	Kentucky	1973	SIAC	Alumni Field	5,000
Kentucky Wesleyan College	Kentucky Wesleyan	Panthers	Owensboro	Kentucky	1993	G-MAC	Steele Stadium	3,000
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	Kutztown	Golden Bears	Kutztown	Pennsylvania	1980	PSAC	University Field at Andre Reed Stadium	5,600
Lake Erie College	Lake Erie	Storm	Painesville	Ohio	2010	G-MAC	Jack Britt Memorial Stadium	2,500
Lane College	Lane	Dragons	Jackson	Tennessee	1993	SIAC	Rothrock Stadium	3,500
Lenoir–Rhyne University	Lenoir–Rhyne	Bears	Hickory	North Carolina	1989	SAC	Moretz Stadium	8,500
Limestone University	Limestone	Saints	Gaffney	South Carolina	2014	SAC	The Reservation	8,250
Lincoln University	Lincoln (MO)	Blue Tigers	Jefferson City	Missouri	2001	GLVC	Dwight T. Reed Stadium	3,000
Lincoln University	Lincoln (PA)	Lions	Lower Oxford	Pennsylvania	2011	CIAA	Lincoln Stadium	2,600
Livingstone College	Livingstone	Blue Bears	Salisbury	North Carolina	1973	CIAA	Alumni Memorial Stadium	5,500
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania	Lock Haven	Bald Eagles	Lock Haven	Pennsylvania	1980	PSAC	Hubert Jack Stadium	3,500
Mars Hill University	Mars Hill	Lions	Mars Hill	North Carolina	1991	SAC	Meares Stadium	5,000
	Mary	Marauders	Bismarck	North Dakota	2007	NSIC	MDU Resources Community Bowl	6,000	^[7]
McKendree University	McKendree	Bearcats	Lebanon	Illinois	2012	GLVC	Leemon Stadium	2,000
Michigan Technological University	Michigan Tech	Huskies	Houghton	Michigan	1973	GLIAC	Sherman Field	3,000
Midwestern State University	Midwestern State	Mustangs	Wichita Falls	Texas	1997	LSC	Memorial Stadium	14,500
Miles College	Miles	Golden Bears	Fairfield	Alabama	1988	SIAC	Albert J. Sloan-Alumni Stadium	8,500
Millersville University of Pennsylvania	Millersville	Marauders	Millersville	Pennsylvania	1980	PSAC	Biemesderfer Stadium	6,500
University of Minnesota Duluth	Minnesota Duluth	Bulldogs	Duluth	Minnesota	1973	NSIC	Griggs Field at James S. Malosky Stadium	4,000
Minnesota State University, Mankato	Minnesota State	Mavericks	Mankato	Minnesota	1978	NSIC	Blakeslee Stadium	7,500
Minnesota State University Moorhead	Minnesota State–Moorhead	Dragons	Moorhead	Minnesota	1993	NSIC	Alex Nemzek Stadium	5,000
Minot State University	Minot State	Beavers	Minot	North Dakota	2011	NSIC	Herb Parker Stadium	4,500
Mississippi College	Mississippi College	Choctaws	Clinton	Mississippi	2014	GSC	Robinson-Hale Stadium	8,500
	Missouri S&T	Miners	Rolla	Missouri	1973	GLVC	Allgood-Bailey Stadium	8,000
Missouri Southern State University	Missouri Southern	Lions	Joplin	Missouri	1988	MIAA	Fred G. Hughes Stadium	7,000
Missouri Western State University	Missouri Western	Griffons		Missouri	1988	MIAA	Spratt Stadium	7,500
Morehouse College	Morehouse	Maroon Tigers	Atlanta	Georgia	1981	SIAC	B. T. Harvey Stadium	9,850
	Nebraska–Kearney	Lopers	Kearney	Nebraska	1988	MIAA	Ron & Carol Cope Stadium	6,000
	New Haven	Chargers	West Haven	Connecticut	2009	NE-10	Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium	3,500
New Mexico Highlands University	New Mexico Highlands	Cowboys	Las Vegas	New Mexico	1991	RMAC	Perkins Stadium	5,000
Newberry College	Newberry	Wolves	Newberry	South Carolina	1990	SAC	Setzler Field	4,000
	UNC Pembroke	Braves	Pembroke	North Carolina	2007	MEC	Grace P. Johnson Stadium	2,500
North Greenville University	North Greenville	Trailblazers	Tigerville	South Carolina	2003	GSC	Younts Stadium	5,000
Northeastern State University	Northeastern State	RiverHawks	Tahlequah	Oklahoma	1998	Independent	Doc Wadley Stadium	8,300
Northern Michigan University	Northern Michigan	Wildcats	Marquette	Michigan	1973	GLIAC	Superior Dome	8,000
Northern State University	Northern State	Wolves	Aberdeen	South Dakota	1993	NSIC	Golden Eagle Field	6,000
Northwest Missouri State University	Northwest Missouri State	Bearcats	Maryville	Missouri	1973	MIAA	Bearcat Stadium	6,500
Northwestern Oklahoma State University	Northwestern Oklahoma State	Rangers	Alva	Oklahoma	2012	GAC	Ranger Field	6,000
Northwood University	Northwood	Timberwolves	Midland	Michigan	1992	G-MAC	Hantz Stadium	3,000
Ohio Dominican University	Ohio Dominican	Panthers	Columbus	Ohio	2011	G-MAC	Panther Field	1,750
Oklahoma Baptist University	Oklahoma Baptist	Bison	Shawnee	Oklahoma	2015	GAC	Crain Family Stadium	2,500
Ouachita Baptist University	Ouachita Baptist	Tigers	Arkadelphia	Arkansas	1997	GAC	Cliff Harris Stadium	5,225
Pace University	Pace	Setters	Pleasantville	New York	1993	NE-10	Pace Field	1,500
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg State	Gorillas	Pittsburg	Kansas	1988	MIAA	Carnie Smith Stadium	8,344
Post University	Post	Eagles	Waterbury	Connecticut	2022	NE-10	Municipal Stadium	6,000
Quincy University	Quincy	Hawks	Quincy	Illinois	2012	GLVC	Flinn Stadium	4,000
Roosevelt University	Roosevelt	Lakers	Chicago	Illinois	2024	GLIAC	Morris Field
Saginaw Valley State University	Saginaw Valley State	Cardinals	University Center	Michigan	1981	GLIAC	Wickes Memorial Stadium	6,800
Saint Anselm College	Saint Anselm	Hawks	Goffstown	New Hampshire	1999	NE-10	Grappone Stadium	4,500
Savannah State University	Savannah State	Tigers	Savannah	Georgia	2019	SIAC	Theodore A. Wright Stadium	8,500
Seton Hill University	Seton Hill	Griffins	Greensburg	Pennsylvania	2008	PSAC	Offutt Field	5,000
Shaw University	Shaw	Bears	Raleigh	North Carolina	2003	CIAA	Durham County Stadium	8,500
Shepherd University	Shepherd	Rams	Shepherdstown	West Virginia	1990	PSAC	Ram Stadium	5,000
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	Shippensburg	Red Raiders	Shippensburg	Pennsylvania	1976	PSAC	Seth Grove Stadium	7,700
Shorter University	Shorter	Hawks	Rome	Georgia	2012	Independent	Barron Stadium	6,500
	Sioux Falls	Cougars	Sioux Falls	South Dakota	2012	NSIC	Bob Young Field	5,400
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	Slippery Rock	The Rock	Slippery Rock	Pennsylvania	1979	PSAC	N. Kerr Thompson Stadium	10,000
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	South Dakota Mines	Hardrockers	Rapid City	South Dakota	2011	RMAC	Dunham Field at O'Harra Stadium	4,000
Southeastern Oklahoma State University	Southeastern Oklahoma	Savage Storm	Durant	Oklahoma	1998	GAC	Paul Laird Field	9,000
Southern Arkansas University	Southern Arkansas	Muleriders	Magnolia	Arkansas	1997	GAC	Wilkins Stadium	6,000
Southern Connecticut State University	Southern Connecticut	Fighting Owls	New Haven	Connecticut	1973	NE-10	Jess Dow Field	6,000
Southern Nazarene University	Southern Nazarene	Crimson Storm	Bethany	Oklahoma	2012	GAC	SNU Stadium	2,500
Southwest Baptist University	Southwest Baptist	Bearcats	Bolivar	Missouri	1986	GLVC	Plaster Stadium	2,500
Southwest Minnesota State University	Southwest Minnesota State	Mustangs	Marshall	Minnesota	1993	NSIC	Mattke Field at the Regional Events Center	3,500
Southwestern Oklahoma State University	Southwestern Oklahoma State	Bulldogs	Weatherford	Oklahoma	1998	GAC	ASAP Energy Field at Milam Stadium	8,600
Sul Ross State University	Sul Ross	Lobos	Alpine	Texas	2024	LSC	Jackson Field	4,000
Texas A&M University–Kingsville	Texas A&M–Kingsville	Javelinas	Kingsville	Texas	1980	LSC	Javelina Stadium	15,000
	Texas–Permian Basin	Falcons	Odessa	Texas	2016	LSC	Ratliff Stadium	19,302
Thomas More University	Thomas More	Saints	Crestview Hills	Kentucky	2023	G-MAC	Republic Bank Field
Tiffin University	Tiffin	Dragons	Tiffin	Ohio	2002	G-MAC	Frost-Kalnow Stadium	4,500
Truman State University	Truman	Bulldogs	Kirksville	Missouri	1973	GLVC	Stokes Stadium	4,000
Tusculum University	Tusculum	Pioneers	Tusculum	Tennessee	1998	SAC	Pioneer Field	3,500
Tuskegee University	Tuskegee	Golden Tigers	Tuskegee	Alabama	1973	SIAC	Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium	10,000
Upper Iowa University	Upper Iowa	Peacocks	Fayette	Iowa	2005	GLVC	Eischeid Stadium	3,500
Valdosta State University	Valdosta State	Blazers	Valdosta	Georgia	1982	GSC	Bazemore-Hyder Stadium	11,211
Virginia State University	Virginia State	Trojans	Ettrick	Virginia	1973	CIAA	Rogers Stadium	7,909
Virginia Union University	Virginia Union	Panthers	Richmond	Virginia	1973	CIAA	Hovey Field	10,000
	UVA Wise	Cavaliers	Wise	Virginia	2013	SAC	Carl Smith Stadium	3,100
Walsh University	Walsh	Cavaliers	Canton	Ohio	2012	G-MAC	Larry Staudt Field
Washburn University	Washburn	Ichabods	Topeka	Kansas	1988	MIAA	Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl	7,250
	Wayne State (MI)	Warriors	Detroit	Michigan	1973	GLIAC	Tom Adams Field	6,000
	Wayne State (NE)	Wildcats	Wayne	Nebraska	1988	NSIC	Memorial Stadium	3,500
	West Alabama	Tigers	Livingston	Alabama	1974	GSC	Tiger Stadium	7,000
West Chester University of Pennsylvania	West Chester	Golden Rams	West Chester	Pennsylvania	1973	PSAC	John A. Farrell Stadium	7,500
	West Florida	Argonauts	Pensacola	Florida	2016	GSC	Pen Air Field	4,000
West Liberty University	West Liberty	Hilltoppers	West Liberty	West Virginia	1991	MEC	West Family Stadium	3,200
West Texas A&M University	West Texas A&M	Buffaloes	Canyon	Texas	1992	LSC	Buffalo Stadium	8,500
West Virginia State University	West Virginia State	Yellow Jackets	Institute	West Virginia	1997	MEC	Lakin Field	5,000
West Virginia Wesleyan College	West Virginia Wesleyan	Bobcats	Buckhannon	West Virginia	1993	MEC	Cebe Ross Field	3,000
Western Colorado University	Western Colorado	Mountaineers	Gunnison	Colorado	1990	RMAC	Mountaineer Bowl	4,000
Western New Mexico University	Western New Mexico	Mustangs	Silver City	New Mexico	1994	LSC	Ben Altamirano Memorial Stadium	3,000
Western Oregon University	Western Oregon	Wolves	Monmouth	Oregon	2001	LSC	McArthur Field	2,500
Wheeling University	Wheeling	Cardinals	Wheeling	West Virginia	2019	MEC	Bishop Schmitt Field	2,200	^[8]
William Jewell College	William Jewell	Cardinals	Liberty	Missouri	2012	GLVC	Greene Stadium	7,000
Wingate University	Wingate	Bulldogs	Wingate	North Carolina	1991	SAC	Irwin Belk Stadium	3,000
Winona State University	Winona State	Warriors	Winona	Minnesota	1978	NSIC	Maxwell Field at Warrior Stadium	3,500
Winston-Salem State University	Winston-Salem State	Rams	Winston-Salem	North Carolina	2010	CIAA	Bowman Gray Stadium	22,000

Future Division II football programs

School	Nickname	City	State	Future conference	Stadium	Cap.	Note	Begins play
Ferrum College	Panthers	Ferrum	Virginia	Carolinas	W. B. Adams Stadium	5,500		2025
University of Jamestown	Jimmies	Jamestown	North Dakota	NSIC	Rollie Greeno Field			2025

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/ province	First Division II season	Last Division II season	Current level
Abilene Christian University	Wildcats		Texas	1981	2012	Division I FCS
Alabama A&M University	Bulldogs		Alabama	1973	1998	Division I FCS
Alabama State University	Hornets		Alabama	1973	1981	Division I FCS
	Great Danes		New York	1995	1998	Division I FCS
Alcorn State University	Braves		Mississippi	1973	1976	Division I FCS
Alderson Broaddus University	Battlers	Philippi	West Virginia	2013	2022	University closed
	Zips	Akron	Ohio	1973	1979	Division I FBS
	Golden Lions		Arkansas	1973	1982	Division I FCS
Arkansas State University	Indians	Jonesboro	Arkansas	1973	1974	Division I FBS
Austin Peay State University	Governors	Clarksville		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
	Terriers	Boston	Massachusetts	1973	1977	Program dropped
Brevard College	Tornadoes	Brevard	North Carolina	2008	2016	Division III
	Bulldogs	Smithfield	Rhode Island	1999	2008	Division I FCS
Bucknell University			Pennsylvania	1973	1977	Division I FCS
Butler University				1973	1992	Division I FCS
(UC Davis)	Aggies			1973	2004	Division I FCS
(UC Riverside)	Highlanders	Riverside	California	1973	1975	Program dropped
(UC Santa Barbara)	Gauchos	Santa Barbara	California	1991	1991	Program dropped
California Lutheran University	Kingsmen	Thousand Oaks	California	1985	1990	Division III
(Cal Poly or Cal Poly SLO)	Mustangs		California	1973	1993	Division I FCS
(Cal Poly Pomona)	Broncos	Pomona	California	1973	1982	Program dropped
(Chico State)	Wildcats	Chico	California	1978	1996	Program dropped
California State University, Hayward	Pioneers	Hayward	California	1973	1993	Program dropped
	Titans	Fullerton	California	1973	1974	Program dropped
California State University, Los Angeles	Golden Eagles	Los Angeles	California	1973	1977	Program dropped
	Matadors	Los Angeles	California	1973	1992	Program dropped
Cameron University	Aggies	Lawton	Oklahoma	1988	1992	Program dropped
	Bears		Arkansas	1992	2005	Division I FCS
	Golden Knights	Orlando	Florida	1982	1989	Division I FBS
Central Michigan University	Chippewas	Mount Pleasant	Michigan	1973	1974	Division I FBS
	Blue Devils		Connecticut	1973	1992	Division I FCS
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania	Wolves	Cheyney	Pennsylvania	1973	2017	Program dropped
University of Connecticut	Huskies	Storrs	Connecticut	1973	1977	Division I FBS
				1977	1977	Division I FCS
			Delaware	1973	1979	Division I FCS
	Firebirds	Washington	District of Columbia	1973	1975	Program dropped
Dixie State University				2008	2019	Division I FCS
East Tennessee State University			Tennessee	1973	1977	Division I FCS
Eastern Illinois University			Illinois	1973	1980	Division I FCS
Eastern Kentucky University			Kentucky	1973	1977	Division I FCS
Eastern Michigan University			Michigan	1973	1975	Division I FBS
Eastern Washington University			Washington	1978	1983	Division I FCS
Elon University	Fighting Christians		North Carolina	1991	1998	Division I FCS
	Purple Aces	Evansville	Indiana	1978	1988	Program dropped
Florida A&M University	Rattlers		Florida	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		North Carolina	1991	2001	Division I FCS
	Tigers		Louisiana	1973	1976	Division I FCS
Georgetown College	Tigers	Georgetown	Kentucky	1980	1982	NAIA
	Pirates		Virginia	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
	Bison		D.C.	1973	1977	Division I FCS
Humboldt State University	Lumberjacks<	--Football was dropped before HSU became a Cal Poly.-->	Arcata	California	1973	1973	Program dropped
Humboldt State University	Lumberjacks<	1980	Arcata	California	2018		Program dropped
	Bengals		Idaho	1973	1977	Division I FCS
	Redbirds		Illinois	1973	1975	Division I FCS
	Cardinals		Texas	2009	2012	Division I FCS
	Sycamores		Indiana	1973	1975	Division I FCS
Jackson State University	Tigers		Mississippi	1973	1976	Division I FCS
	Gamecocks		Alabama	1973	1994	Division I FBS
	Dukes	Harrisonburg	Virginia	1974	1976	Division I FBS
Knoxville College	Bulldogs	Knoxville	Tennessee	1989	1989	Program dropped
	Leopards		Pennsylvania	1973	1977	Division I FCS
Lambuth University	Eagles	Jackson	Tennessee	2010	2010	University closed
Lehigh University	Engineers		Pennsylvania	1973	1977	Division I FCS
Liberty University	Flames	Lynchburg	Virginia	1981	1987	Division I FBS
Lindenwood University	Lions		Missouri	2011	2021	Division I FCS
C. W. Post Campus of Long Island University	Pioneers	Brookville	New York	1973	1973	Division I FCS
				1978	1984
				1993	2018
Louisiana Tech University	Bulldogs	Ruston	Louisiana	1973	1974	Division I FBS
	Black Bears		Maine	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
	Hawks	Princess Anne	Maryland	1973	1979	Program dropped
	Minutemen	Amherst	Massachusetts	1973	1977	Division I FBS
	River Hawks	Lowell	Massachusetts	1993	2003	Program dropped
McMurry University	War Hawks	Abilene	Texas	2012	2014	Division III
McNeese State University	Cowboys		Louisiana	1973	1974	Division I FCS
	Mariners	Kings Point	New York	1978	1981	Division III
Mercyhurst University	Lakers	Erie	Pennsylvania	1993	2023	Division I FCS
			Massachusetts	1996	2018	Division I FCS
Middle Tennessee State University	Blue Raiders	Murfreesboro	Tennessee	1973	1977	Division I FBS
	Golden Eagles	Crookston	Minnesota	2000	2019	Program dropped
	Cougars	Morris	Minnesota	1993	2004	Division III
	Delta Devils		Mississippi	1973	1979	Division I FCS
	Grizzlies		Montana	1973	1977	Division I FCS
	Bobcats		Montana	1973	1977	Division I FCS
	Eagles		Kentucky	1973	1977	Division I FCS
	Bears		Maryland	1973	1985	Division I FCS
Morningside University	Mustangs	Sioux City	Iowa	1973	2000	NAIA
Morris Brown College	Wolverines	Atlanta	Georgia	1973	2000	Program dropped
	Racers		Kentucky	1973	1977	Division I FCS
	Mavericks	Omaha	Nebraska	1973	2010	Program dropped
(UNLV)	Rebels	Las Vegas	Nevada	1973	1977	Division I FBS
	Wolf Pack	Reno	Nevada	1973	1977	Division I FBS
	Wildcats		New 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		Louisiana	1973	1979	Division I FCS
	Spartans		Virginia	1973	1996	Division I FCS
				1973	2017	Division I FCS
	Aggies		North Carolina	1973	1977	Division I FCS
	Eagles		North Carolina	1973	2007	Division I FCS
	Fighting Sioux	Grand Forks	North Dakota	1973	2008	Division I FCS
	Bison	Fargo	North Dakota	1973	2004	Division I FCS
	Huskies	Boston	Massachusetts	1973	1977	Program dropped
Northeast Louisiana University	Indians	Monroe	Louisiana	1973	1974	Division I FBS
	Lumberjacks		Arizona	1973	1977	Division I FCS
	Bears		Colorado	1973	2004	Division I FCS
	Panthers		Iowa	1973	1980	Division I FCS
	Demons		Louisiana	1973	1975	Division I FCS
Notre Dame College	Falcons	South Euclid	Ohio	2010	2023	University closed
Oklahoma Panhandle State University	Aggies	Goodwell	Oklahoma	1999	2016	NAIA
Paine College	Lions	Augusta	Georgia	2014	2015	Program dropped
	Vikings		Oregon	1973	1977	Division I FCS
	Vikings		Oregon	1981	1997	Division I FCS
	Panthers		Texas	1973	1979	Division I FCS
	Blue Hose		South Carolina	1991	2007	Division I FCS
	Loggers	Tacoma	Washington	1973	1988	Division III
	Rams		Rhode Island	1973	1977	Division I FCS
(Sacramento State)	Hornets		California	1973	1992	Division I FCS
	Pioneers		Connecticut	1993	1998	Division I FCS
Saint Augustine's University	Falcons	Raleigh	North Carolina	2003	2023	Program suspended
	Huskies	St. Cloud	Minnesota	1973	2019	Program dropped
	Fighting Saints	Joliet	Illinois	1993	1998	NAIA
Saint Joseph's College	Pumas	Rensselaer	Indiana	1979	2016	Program dropped
	Gaels	Moraga	California	1981	1992	Program dropped
Saint Paul's College	Tigers	Lawrenceville	Virginia	1973	1986	University closed
Saint Paul's College	Tigers	Lawrenceville	Virginia	2005	2011	University closed
Sam Houston State University	Bearkats		Texas	1981	1985	Division I FBS
San Francisco State University	Gators	San Francisco	California	1979	1994	Program dropped
	Broncos	Santa Clara	California	1973	1992	Program dropped
Simon Fraser University	Red Leafs	Burnaby	British Columbia	2010	2022	Program dropped
Sonoma State University	Cossacks	Rohnert Park	California	1984	1997	Program dropped
	Bulldogs		South Carolina	1973	1977	Division I FCS
	Coyotes		South Dakota	1973	2008	Division I FCS
	Jackrabbits		South Dakota	1973	2004	Division I FCS
	Redhawks		Missouri	1973	1990	Division I FCS
	Lions		Louisiana	1973	1979	Division I FCS
	Jaguars		Louisiana	1973	1976	Division I FCS
Southern Oregon University	Raiders	Ashland	Oregon	1981	1983	NAIA
	Thunderbirds		Utah	1982	1992	Division I FCS
	Bears		Missouri	1973	1979	Division I FCS
Springfield College	Pride	Springfield	Massachusetts	1973	1994	Division III
Southwest Texas State University	Bobcats	San Marcos	Texas	1978	1983	Division I FBS
	Lumberjacks		Texas	1981	1985	Division I FCS
Stillman College	Tigers	Tuscaloosa	Alabama	2005	2015	Program dropped
Stonehill College	Skyhawks	Easton	Massachusetts	1993	2021	Division I FCS
	Seawolves		New York	1995	1998	Division I FCS
Tarleton State University			Texas	1994	2019	Division I FCS
	Mocs		Tennessee	1973	1976	Division I FCS
	Pacers		Tennessee	1973	1991	Division I FCS
	Tigers		Tennessee	1973	1976	Division I FCS
	Golden Eagles		Tennessee	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
Texas Lutheran University	Bulldogs	Seguin	Texas	1998	2002	Division III
	Tigers		Texas	1973	1976	Division I FCS
Towson State University	Tigers		Maryland	1980	1986	Division I FCS
Troy State University	Trojans	Troy	Alabama	1973	1992	Division I FBS
Urbana University	Blue Knights	Urbana	Ohio	2009	2019	University closed
	Crusaders		Indiana	1979	1992	Division I FCS
	Catamounts	Burlington	Vermont	1973	1974	Program dropped
	Wildcats		Utah	1973	1977	Division I FCS
West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Golden Bears	Montgomery	West Virginia	1993	2005	Program dropped
	Catamounts		North Carolina	1973	1976	Division I FCS
	Wolves		Georgia	1983	2023	Division I FCS
	Leathernecks		Illinois	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
	Eagles	La Crosse	Wisconsin	1975	1975	Division III
	Panthers	Milwaukee	Wisconsin	1973	1974	Program dropped
	Titans	Oshkosh	Wisconsin	1973	1974	Division III
	Terriers		South Carolina	1988	1994	Division I FCS
	Penguins		Ohio	1973	1980	Division I FCS

External links

NCAA Division II Football Institutions

Notes and References

Web site: Division II Football Institutions. NCAA Directory.
News: McCray . Vanessa . University of West Georgia to move to NCAA Division I . English . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . 2023-09-08 . 1539-7459.
Web site: Mercyhurst University marks new era in athletics with move to Division I . Mercyhurst University . April 4, 2024.
Web site: Morris . Conor . Notre Dame College to close its doors at end of spring semester . 2024-02-29 . Ideastream Public Media . en.
News: Gaither . Steven . HBCU football program suspended as school fights for survival . HBCU Gameday . 2024-04-04 . 2024-04-04.
Web site: Anderson University announces football program to start in 2024. Independent Mail. Kennington Lloyd. Smith III. October 4, 2019. October 5, 2019.
Web site: University of Mary Athletics Department. MDU Resources Community Bowl. goumary.com.
Web site: Wheeling Jesuit University to Launch Football Program. Wheeling (Jesuit) University. June 20, 2017. June 20, 2017.