List of NCAA Division II football programs
This is a list of the schools in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States and Canada that have football as a varsity sport. In the 2020 season, there are a total of 163 Division II football programs – four fewer than in 2019. Changes from 2019 are:
- Barton College and Erskine College reinstated football.
- Dixie State University and Tarleton State University began transitions to Division I, joining the non-football Western Athletic Conference, with the football teams competing as independents in the second tier of D-I football, the Football Championship Subdivision.
- St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota Crookston, and Florida Institute of Technology dropped the sport.
- Urbana University closed.
NCAA Division II football programs
- Reclassifying institutions in yellow.
School | Nickname | City | State/ Province | Conference | Stadium | Cap. | Note |
Adams State University | Grizzlies | Alamosa | Colorado | RMAC | Rex Stadium | 6,000 | |
Albany State University | Golden Rams | Albany | Georgia | SIAC | Albany State University Coliseum | 11,000 | |
Alderson Broaddus University | Battlers | Philippi | West Virginia | MEC | Multi-Sport Performance Stadium | 2,000 | |
American International College | Yellow Jackets | Springfield | Massachusetts | NE-10 | Ronald J. Abdow Field | 4,000 | |
Angelo State University | Rams | San Angelo | Texas | LSC | LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field | 5,670 | |
Arkansas Tech University | Wonder Boys | Russellville | Arkansas | GAC | Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field | 6,500 | |
Boll Weevils | Monticello | Arkansas | GAC | Willis Convoy Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium | 5,000 | ||
Ashland University | Eagles | Ashland | Ohio | GLIAC | Jack Miller Stadium | 6,000 | |
Assumption University | Greyhounds | Worcester | Massachusetts | NE-10 | Greyhound Stadium | 1,200 | |
Augustana University | Vikings | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | NSIC | Kirkeby–Over Stadium | 6,500 | |
Azusa Pacific University | Cougars | Azusa | California | GNAC | Citrus Stadium | 10,000 | |
Barton College | Bulldogs | Wilson | North Carolina | Independent | Electric Supply Company Field | N/A | |
Bemidji State University | Beavers | Bemidji | Minnesota | NSIC | Chet Anderson Stadium | 4,000 | |
Benedict College | Tigers | Columbia | South Carolina | SIAC | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium | 11,000 | |
Bentley University | Falcons | Waltham | Massachusetts | NE-10 | Bentley Athletic Field | 3,100 | |
Black Hills State University | Yellow Jackets | Spearfish | South Dakota | RMAC | Lyle Hare Stadium | 4,200 | |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Huskies | Bloomsburg | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Robert B. Redman Stadium | 4,775 | |
Bowie State University | Bulldogs | Bowie | Maryland | CIAA | Bulldog Stadium | 2,964 | |
California University of Pennsylvania | Vulcans | California | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Hepner–Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium | 6,500 | |
Carson–Newman University | Eagles | Jefferson City | Tennessee | SAC | Burke–Tarr Stadium | 5,500 | |
Catawba College | Indians | Salisbury | North Carolina | SAC | Shuford Stadium | 4,500 | |
Mules | Warrensburg | Missouri | MIAA | Audrey J. Walton Stadium | 10,000 | ||
Bronchos | Edmond | Oklahoma | MIAA | Wantland Stadium | 10,000 | ||
Central State University | Marauders | Wilberforce | Ohio | SIAC | McPherson Stadium | 7,000 | |
Central Washington University | Wildcats | Ellensburg | Washington | GNAC | Tomlinson Stadium | 4,000 | |
Chadron State College | Eagles | Chadron | Nebraska | RMAC | Elliot Field | 3,800 | |
Golden Eagles | Charleston | West Virginia | MEC | University of Charleston Stadium | 22,500 | ||
Chowan University | Hawks | Murfreesboro | North Carolina | CIAA | Garrison Stadium | 5,000 | |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Golden Eagles | Clarion | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Memorial Field | 5,000 | |
Clark Atlanta University | Panthers | Atlanta | Georgia | SIAC | Panther Stadium | 6,000 | |
Colorado Mesa University | Mavericks | Grand Junction | Colorado | RMAC | Stocker Stadium | 8,000 | |
Colorado School of Mines | Orediggers | Golden | Colorado | RMAC | Harry D. Campbell Field | 4,000 | |
Colorado State University–Pueblo | ThunderWolves | Pueblo | Colorado | RMAC | Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl | 6,500 | |
Concord University | Mountain Lions | Athens | West Virginia | MEC | Callaghan Stadium | 5,000 | |
Concordia University–St. Paul | Golden Bears | Minnesota | NSIC | Sea Foam Stadium | 3,500 | ||
Davenport University | Panthers | Grand Rapids | Michigan | GLIAC | Meyering Field | 2,300 | |
Delta State University | Statesmen | Cleveland | Mississippi | Gulf South | Parker Field at McCool Stadium | 8,000 | |
East Central University | Tigers | Ada | Oklahoma | GAC | Norris Field | 5,000 | |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | Warriors | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Eiler-Martin Stadium | 6,000 | |
Eastern New Mexico University | Greyhounds | Portales | New Mexico | LSC | Greyhound Stadium | 5,200 | |
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | Fighting Scots | Edinboro | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Sox Harrison Stadium | 6,000 | |
Elizabeth City State University | Vikings | Elizabeth City | North Carolina | CIAA | Roebuck Stadium | 6,500 | |
Emporia State University | Hornets | Emporia | Kansas | MIAA | Francis G. Welch Stadium | 7,000 | |
Erskine College | Flying Fleet | Due West | South Carolina | Independent | TBA | N/A | |
Fairmont State University | Falcons | Fairmont | West Virginia | MEC | Duvall-Rosier Field | 5,000 | |
Fayetteville State University | Broncos | Fayetteville | North Carolina | CIAA | Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium | 5,520 | |
Ferris State University | Bulldogs | Big Rapids | Michigan | GLIAC | Top Taggart Field | 6,200 | |
Oilers | Findlay | Ohio | G-MAC | Donnell Stadium | 7,500 | ||
Fort Hays State University | Tigers | Hays | Kansas | MIAA | Lewis Field Stadium | 6,100 | |
Fort Lewis College | Skyhawks | Durango | Colorado | RMAC | Ray Dennison Memorial Field | 4,000 | |
Fort Valley State University | Wildcats | Fort Valley | Georgia | SIAC | Wildcat Stadium | 10,000 | |
Franklin Pierce University | Ravens | Rindge | New Hampshire | NE-10 | Sodexo Field | N/A | |
Frostburg State University | Bobcats | Frostburg | Maryland | MEC | Bobcat Stadium | N/A | |
Gannon University | Golden Knights | Erie | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Gannon Field | 2,500 | |
Glenville State College | Pioneers | Glenville | West Virginia | MEC | Morris Stadium | 5,500 | |
Grand Valley State University | Lakers | Allendale | Michigan | GLIAC | Lubbers Stadium | 10,700 | |
Harding University | Bisons | Searcy | Arkansas | GAC | First Security Stadium | 6,500 | |
Henderson State University | Reddies | Arkadelphia | Arkansas | GAC | Carpenter-Haygood Stadium at Ruggles Field | 9,600 | |
Hillsdale College | Chargers | Hillsdale | Michigan | G-MAC | Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium | 8,500 | |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Crimson Hawks | Indiana | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Frank Cignetti Field at George P. Miller Stadium | 6,000 | |
Greyhounds | Indianapolis | Indiana | GLVC | Key Stadium | 5,500 | ||
Johnson C. Smith University | Golden Bulls | Charlotte | North Carolina | CIAA | Irwin Belk Complex | 4,500 | |
Kentucky State University | Thorobreds | Frankfort | Kentucky | SIAC | Alumni Field | 5,000 | |
Kentucky Wesleyan College | Panthers | Owensboro | Kentucky | G-MAC | Steele Stadium | 3,000 | |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Golden Bears | Kutztown | Pennsylvania | PSAC | University Field at Andre Reed Stadium | 5,600 | |
Lake Erie College | Storm | Painesville | Ohio | G-MAC | Jack Britt Memorial Stadium | 2,500 | |
Lane College | Dragons | Jackson | Tennessee | SIAC | Rothrock Stadium | 3,500 | |
Lenoir–Rhyne University | Bears | Hickory | North Carolina | SAC | Moretz Stadium | 8,500 | |
Limestone University | Saints | Gaffney | South Carolina | SAC | The Reservation | 8,250 | |
Lincoln University | Blue Tigers | Jefferson City | Missouri | MIAA | Dwight T. Reed Stadium | 3,000 | |
Lincoln University | Lions | Lower Oxford | Pennsylvania | CIAA | Lincoln Stadium | 2,600 | |
Lindenwood University | Lions | Missouri | GLVC | Harlen C. Hunter Stadium | 7,450 | ||
Livingstone College | Blue Bears | Salisbury | North Carolina | CIAA | Alumni Memorial Stadium | 5,500 | |
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania | Bald Eagles | Lock Haven | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Hubert Jack Stadium | 3,500 | |
Mars Hill University | Lions | Mars Hill | North Carolina | SAC | Meares Stadium | 5,000 | |
Marauders | Bismarck | North Dakota | NSIC | Bismarck Community Bowl | 7,000 | ||
McKendree University | Bearcats | Lebanon | Illinois | GLVC | Leemon Stadium | 2,000 | |
Mercyhurst University | Lakers | Erie | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Louis J. Tullio Field | 2,300 | |
Michigan Technological University | Huskies | Houghton | Michigan | GLIAC | Sherman Field | 3,000 | |
Midwestern State University | Mustangs | Wichita Falls | Texas | LSC | Memorial Stadium | 14,500 | |
Miles College | Golden Bears | Fairfield | Alabama | SIAC | Albert J. Sloan–Alumni Stadium | 8,500 | |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Marauders | Millersville | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Biemesderfer Stadium | 6,500 | |
Mavericks | Mankato | Minnesota | NSIC | Blakeslee Stadium | 7,500 | ||
Minnesota State University Moorhead | Dragons | Moorhead | Minnesota | NSIC | Alex Nemzek Stadium | 5,000 | |
Bulldogs | Duluth | Minnesota | NSIC | Griggs Field at James S. Malosky Stadium | 4,000 | ||
Minot State University | Beavers | Minot | North Dakota | NSIC | Herb Parker Stadium | 4,500 | |
Mississippi College | Choctaws | Clinton | Mississippi | Gulf South | Robinson-Hale Stadium | 8,500 | |
Miners | Rolla | Missouri | GLVC | Allgood-Bailey Stadium | 8,000 | ||
Missouri Southern State University | Lions | Joplin | Missouri | MIAA | Fred G. Hughes Stadium | 7,000 | |
Missouri Western State University | Griffons | Missouri | MIAA | Spratt Stadium | 7,500 | ||
Morehouse College | Maroon Tigers | Atlanta | Georgia | SIAC | B. T. Harvey Stadium | 9,850 | |
Lopers | Kearney | Nebraska | MIAA | Ron & Carol Cope Stadium | 6,000 | ||
Chargers | West Haven | Connecticut | NE-10 | Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium | 3,500 | ||
New Mexico Highlands University | Cowboys | Las Vegas | New Mexico | RMAC | Perkins Stadium | 5,000 | |
Newberry College | Wolves | Newberry | South Carolina | SAC | Setzler Field | 4,000 | |
Braves | Pembroke | North Carolina | MEC | Grace P. Johnson Stadium | 2,500 | ||
North Greenville University | Crusaders | Tigerville | South Carolina | Gulf South | Younts Stadium | 5,000 | |
Northeastern State University | RiverHawks | Tahlequah | Oklahoma | MIAA | Doc Wadley Stadium | 8,300 | |
Northern Michigan University | Wildcats | Marquette | Michigan | GLIAC | Superior Dome | 8,000 | |
Northern State University | Wolves | Aberdeen | South Dakota | NSIC | Swisher Field | 6,000 | |
Northwest Missouri State University | Bearcats | Maryville | Missouri | MIAA | Bearcat Stadium | 6,500 | |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Rangers | Alva | Oklahoma | GAC | Ranger Field | 6,000 | |
Northwood University | Timberwolves | Midland | Michigan | GLIAC | Hantz Stadium | 3,000 | |
Notre Dame College | Falcons | South Euclid | Ohio | MEC | Korb Field | 3,000 | |
Ohio Dominican University | Panthers | Columbus | Ohio | G-MAC | Panther Field | 1,750 | |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Bison | Shawnee | Oklahoma | GAC | Crain Family Stadium | 2,500 | |
Ouachita Baptist University | Tigers | Arkadelphia | Arkansas | GAC | Cliff Harris Stadium | 5,225 | |
Pace University | Setters | Pleasantville | New York | NE-10 | Pace Field | 1,500 | |
Pittsburg State University | Gorillas | Pittsburg | Kansas | MIAA | Carnie Smith Stadium | 8,344 | |
Quincy University | Hawks | Quincy | Illinois | GLVC | Flinn Stadium | 4,000 | |
Saginaw Valley State University | Cardinals | University Center | Michigan | GLIAC | Wickes Memorial Stadium | 6,300 | |
Saint Anselm College | Hawks | Goffstown | New Hampshire | NE-10 | Grappone Stadium | 4,500 | |
Saint Augustine's University | Falcons | Raleigh | North Carolina | CIAA | George Williams Athletic Complex | 2,500 | |
Savannah State University | Tigers | Savannah | Georgia | SIAC | Theodore A. Wright Stadium | 8,500 | |
Seton Hill University | Griffins | Greensburg | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Offutt Field | 5,000 | |
Shaw University | Bears | Raleigh | North Carolina | CIAA | Durham County Stadium | 8,500 | |
Shepherd University | Rams | Shepherdstown | West Virginia | PSAC | Ram Stadium | 5,000 | |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Red Raiders | Shippensburg | Pennsylvania | PSAC | Seth Grove Stadium | 7,700 | |
Shorter University | Hawks | Rome | Georgia | Gulf South | Barron Stadium | 6,500 | |
Simon Fraser University | Clan | Burnaby | British Columbia | GNAC | Swangard Stadium | 4,200 | |
Cougars | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | NSIC | Bob Young Field | 5,400 | ||
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | The Rock | Slippery Rock | Pennsylvania | PSAC | N. Kerr Thompson Stadium | 10,000 | |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Hardrockers | Rapid City | South Dakota | RMAC | Dunham Field at O'Harra Stadium | 4,000 | |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Savage Storm | Durant | Oklahoma | GAC | Paul Laird Field | 9,000 | |
Southern Arkansas University | Muleriders | Magnolia | Arkansas | GAC | Wilkins Stadium | 6,000 | |
Southern Connecticut State University | Fighting Owls | New Haven | Connecticut | NE-10 | Jess Dow Field | 6,000 | |
Southern Nazarene University | Crimson Storm | Bethany | Oklahoma | GAC | SNU Stadium | 2,500 | |
Southwest Baptist University | Bearcats | Bolivar | Missouri | GLVC | Plaster Stadium | 2,500 | |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Mustangs | Marshall | Minnesota | NSIC | Mattke Field at the Regional Events Center | 3,500 | |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Bulldogs | Weatherford | Oklahoma | GAC | ASAP Energy Field at Milam Stadium | 8,600 | |
Stonehill College | Skyhawks | Easton | Massachusetts | NE-10 | W.B. Mason Stadium | 2,400 | |
Texas A&M University–Commerce | Lions | Commerce | Texas | LSC | Memorial Stadium | 13,500 | |
Texas A&M University–Kingsville | Javelinas | Kingsville | Texas | LSC | Javelina Stadium | 15,000 | |
Falcons | Odessa | Texas | LSC | Ratliff Stadium | 19,302 | ||
Tiffin University | Dragons | Tiffin | Ohio | G-MAC | Frost-Kalnow Stadium | 4,500 | |
Truman State University | Bulldogs | Kirksville | Missouri | GLVC | Stokes Stadium | 4,000 | |
Tusculum University | Pioneers | Tusculum | Tennessee | SAC | Pioneer Field | 3,500 | |
Tuskegee University | Golden Tigers | Tuskegee | Alabama | SIAC | Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium | 10,000 | |
Upper Iowa University | Peacocks | Fayette | Iowa | NSIC | Eischeid Stadium | 3,500 | |
Valdosta State University | Blazers | Valdosta | Georgia | Gulf South | Bazemore–Hyder Stadium | 11,211 | |
Virginia State University | Trojans | Ettrick | Virginia | CIAA | Rogers Stadium | 7,909 | |
Virginia Union University | Panthers | Richmond | Virginia | CIAA | Hovey Field | 10,000 | |
Cavaliers | Wise | Virginia | SAC | Carl Smith Stadium | 3,100 | ||
Walsh University | Cavaliers | Canton | Ohio | G-MAC | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium | 23,000 | |
Washburn University | Ichabods | Topeka | Kansas | MIAA | Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl | 7,250 | |
Warriors | Detroit | Michigan | GLIAC | Tom Adams Field | 6,000 | ||
Wildcats | Wayne | Nebraska | NSIC | Memorial Stadium | 3,500 | ||
Tigers | Livingston | Alabama | Gulf South | Tiger Stadium | 7,000 | ||
West Chester University | Golden Rams | West Chester | Pennsylvania | PSAC | John A. Farrell Stadium | 7,500 | |
Argonauts | Pensacola | Florida | Gulf South | Blue Wahoos Stadium | 5,083 | ||
Wolves | Carrollton | Georgia | Gulf South | University Stadium | 13,733 | ||
West Liberty University | Hilltoppers | West Liberty | West Virginia | MEC | West Family Stadium | 3,200 | |
West Texas A&M University | Buffaloes | Canyon | Texas | LSC | Kimbrough Memorial Stadium | 20,000 | |
West Virginia State University | Yellow Jackets | Institute | West Virginia | MEC | Lakin Field | 5,000 | |
West Virginia Wesleyan College | Bobcats | Buckhannon | West Virginia | MEC | Cebe Ross Field | 3,000 | |
Western Colorado University | Mountaineers | Gunnison | Colorado | RMAC | Mountaineer Bowl | 4,000 | |
Western New Mexico University | Mustangs | Silver City | New Mexico | LSC | Ben Altamirano Memorial Stadium | 3,000 | |
Western Oregon University | Wolves | Monmouth | Oregon | GNAC | McArthur Field | 2,500 | |
Wheeling University | Cardinals | Wheeling | West Virginia | MEC | Bishop Schmitt Field | N/A | |
William Jewell College | Cardinals | Liberty | Missouri | GLVC | Greene Stadium | 7,000 | |
Wingate University | Bulldogs | Wingate | North Carolina | SAC | Irwin Belk Stadium | 3,000 | |
Winona State University | Warriors | Winona | Minnesota | NSIC | Maxwell Field at Warrior Stadium | 3,500 | |
Winston–Salem State University | Rams | Winston–Salem | North Carolina | CIAA | Bowman Gray Stadium | 22,000 |
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 Conference | 2024 | |||
Edward Waters College | Tigers | Jacksonville, Florida | Florida | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Community Field and Athletic Stadium | 3,000 | Transitioning from NAIA | TBD |