# 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 that have football as a varsity sport. In the 2024 season, there are a total of 162 Division II football programs - one fewer 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.
* Mercyhurst University also began its transition to NCAA Division I, joining the Northeast Conference for all sports.
* Notre Dame College announced it would close its doors after the 2023-24 academic year.
* St. Augustine's University announced that they would be suspending their program amidst financial issues.
* Anderson University will begin sponsoring football.
* 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.
* Departing institutions in red.
| School | Common name | Nickname | City | State | First Division II season | Conference | Stadium | Cap. |
| 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 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | 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 |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | 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 |
| University of Central Missouri | Central Missouri | Mules | Warrensburg | Missouri | 1973 | MIAA | Audrey J. Walton Stadium | 10,000 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | 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 |
| University of Charleston | 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 |
| Pennsylvania Western University Clarion | 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 | St. Paul | 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 |
| Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro | 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 | Fighting 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 |
| University of Findlay | 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 |
| University of Indianapolis | 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 |
| University of Mary | Mary | Marauders | Bismarck | North Dakota | 2007 | NSIC | MDU Resources Community Bowl | 6,000 |
| 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 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 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 | St. Joseph | Missouri | 1988 | MIAA | Spratt Stadium | 7,500 |
| Morehouse College | Morehouse | Maroon Tigers | Atlanta | Georgia | 1981 | SIAC | B. T. Harvey Stadium | 9,850 |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Nebraska-Kearney | Lopers | Kearney | Nebraska | 1988 | MIAA | Ron & Carol Cope Stadium | 6,000 |
| University of New Haven | 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 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 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 | Raiders | Shippensburg | Pennsylvania | 1976 | PSAC | Seth Grove Stadium | 7,700 |
| Shorter University | Shorter | Hawks | Rome | Georgia | 2012 | Independent | Barron Stadium | 6,500 |
| University of Sioux Falls | 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 State | 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 | 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 State | 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 |
| 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 |
| University of Texas Permian Basin | UT Permian Basin | Falcons | Odessa | Texas | 2016 | LSC | Ratliff Stadium | 19,302 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | UVA Wise | Cavaliers | Wise | Virginia | 2013 | SAC | Carl Smith Stadium | 3,100 |
| 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 |
| 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 University | Wayne State (MI) | Warriors | Detroit | Michigan | 1973 | GLIAC | Tom Adams Field | 6,000 |
| Wayne State College | Wayne State (NE) | Wildcats | Wayne | Nebraska | 1988 | NSIC | Memorial Stadium | 3,500 |
| University of West Alabama | 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 |
| University of West Florida | 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 |
| 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 |
* ↑ Adams State was previously a Division II member during the 1983 season.
* ↑ Barton - SAC affiliate member / Primary: Conference Carolinas.
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 Joining football in its full-time home of the Conference Carolinas, which adds football in 2025.
* ↑ Institutional name changed from California University of Pennsylvania in July 2022. The athletic program continues 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".
* ↑ Central Oklahoma, known then as Central State, was previously a Division II member between 1976 and 1978.
* ↑ Central State was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1986.
* ↑ Central Washington was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1975 and then again between 1982 and 1983.
* ↑ Central Washington - LSC affiliate member / Primary: Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
* ↑ Chowan - Primary affiliation: Conference Carolinas. GSC football-only affiliate in 2023 and 2024 seasons.
* ↑ Institutional name changed from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in July 2022. The athletic program continues to be known as Clarion.
* ↑ Colorado Mesa, known then as Mesa State, was previously a Division II member between 1982 and 1983.
* ↑ CSU Pueblo, known then as Southern Colorado, was previously a Division II member between 1974 and 1984.
* ↑ Institutional name changed from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in July 2022. The athletic program continues to be known as Edinboro.
* ↑ Erskine - GSC affiliate member / Primary: Conference Carolinas.
* ↑ Fairmont State was previously a Division II member between 1978 and 1979.
* ↑ Fort Lewis was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1984.
* ↑ Hillsdale was previously a Division II member between 1976 and 1978.
* ↑ Minnesota State, then known as Mankato State, was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1976.
* ↑ Moorhead State was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1982.
* ↑ New Haven was previously a Division II member between 1975 and 1976 and then again between 1981 and 2003.
* ↑ New Mexico Highlands was previously a Division II member between 1982 and 1984.
* ↑ UNC Pembroke - MEC affiliate member / Primary: Conference Carolinas.
* ↑ North Greenville – GSC affiliate member / Primary: Conference Carolinas.
* ↑ Northeastern State - Independent / Primary: MIAA.
* ↑ Northern State was previously a Division II member between 1980 and 1981.
* ↑ Northwood was previously a Division II member between 1981 and 1987.
* ↑ Post - NE-10 affiliate member / Primary: Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
* ↑ Quincy was previously a Division II member between 1993 and 1994 and then again between 1996 and 2003.
* 1 2 Transitioning from the NAIA.
* ↑ Savannah State was previously a Division II member between 1981 and 2000.
* ↑ Shorter - Independent / Primary: Conference Carolinas.
* ↑ Southwest Minnesota, known then as Southwest State, was previously a Division II member between 1978 and 1983.
* ↑ Transitioning from Division III.
* ↑ West Texas A&M, then known as West Texas State, was previously a Division II member between 1986 and 1990.
* ↑ West Virginia Wesleyan was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1980.
* ↑ Western Colorado, then known as Western State, was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 1978 and then again between 1982 and 1985.
* ↑ Western New Mexico was previously a Division II member in 1983.
* ↑ Western Oregon - LSC affiliate member / Primary: Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
* ↑ Winston-Salem State was previously a Division II member between 1973 and 2005.

## 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 |
* ↑ Transitioning from Division III.
* ↑ Transitioning from the NAIA.
* ↑ Jamestown was previously a Division II member from 1982 to 1983.

## 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 | Abilene | Texas | 1981 | 2012 | Division I FCS |
| Alabama A&M University | Bulldogs | Normal | Alabama | 1973 | 1998 | Division I FCS |
| Alabama State University | Hornets | Montgomery | Alabama | 1973 | 1981 | Division I FCS |
| State University of New York at Albany | Great Danes | Albany | New York | 1995 | 1998 | Division I FCS |
| Alcorn State University | Braves | Lorman | Mississippi | 1973 | 1976 | Division I FCS |
| Alderson Broaddus University | Battlers | Philippi | West Virginia | 2013 | 2022 | University closed |
| University of Akron | Zips | Akron | Ohio | 1973 | 1979 | Division I FBS |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Golden Lions | Pine Bluff | Arkansas | 1973 | 1982 | Division I FCS |
| Arkansas State University | Indians | Jonesboro | Arkansas | 1973 | 1974 | Division I FBS |
| Austin Peay State University | Governors | Clarksville | Tennessee | 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 | Bison | Lewisburg | Pennsylvania | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Butler University | Bulldogs | Indianapolis | Indiana | 1973 | 1992 | Division I FCS |
| University of California, Davis | Aggies | Davis | California | 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 Obispo | California | 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 | 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 | Conway | Arkansas | 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 Britain | 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 |
| Davidson College | Wildcats | Davidson | North Carolina | 1977 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| University of Delaware | Fightin' Blue Hens | Newark | Delaware | 1973 | 1979 | Division I FCS |
| University of the District of Columbia | Firebirds | Washington | District of Columbia | 1973 | 1975 | Program dropped |
| Dixie State University | Trailblazers | St. George | Utah | 2008 | 2019* | Division I FCS |
| East Tennessee State University | Buccaneers | Johnson City | Tennessee | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Eastern Illinois University | Panthers | Charleston | Illinois | 1973 | 1980 | Division I FCS |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Colonels | Richmond | Kentucky | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Eastern Michigan University | Hurons | Ypsilanti | Michigan | 1973 | 1975 | Division I FBS |
| Eastern Washington University | Eagles | Cheney | Washington | 1978 | 1983 | Division I FCS |
| Elon University | Fighting Christians | Elon | North Carolina | 1991 | 1998 | Division I FCS |
| University of Evansville | Purple Aces | Evansville | Indiana | 1978 | 1988 | Program dropped |
| Florida A&M University | Rattlers | Tallahassee | 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 | Boiling Springs | North Carolina | 1991 | 2001 | Division I FCS |
| Grambling State University | Tigers | Grambling | Louisiana | 1973 | 1976 | Division I FCS |
| Georgetown College | Tigers | Georgetown | Kentucky | 1980 | 1982 | NAIA |
| Hampton University | Pirates | Hampton | 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 |
| Howard University | Bison | Washington | D.C. | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Humboldt State University | Lumberjacks | Arcata | California | 1973 | 1973 | Program dropped |
| Humboldt State University | Lumberjacks | Arcata | California | 1980 | 2018 | Program dropped |
| Idaho State University | Bengals | Pocatello | Idaho | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Illinois State University | Redbirds | Normal | Illinois | 1973 | 1975 | Division I FCS |
| University of the Incarnate Word | Cardinals | San Antonio | Texas | 2009 | 2012 | Division I FCS |
| Indiana State University | Sycamores | Terre Haute | Indiana | 1973 | 1975 | Division I FCS |
| Jackson State University | Tigers | Jackson | Mississippi | 1973 | 1976 | Division I FCS |
| Jacksonville State University | Gamecocks | Jacksonville | Alabama | 1973 | 1994 | Division I FBS |
| James Madison University | Dukes | Harrisonburg | Virginia | 1974 | 1976 | Division I FBS |
| Knoxville College | Bulldogs | Knoxville | Tennessee | 1989 | 1989 | Program dropped |
| Lafayette College | Leopards | Easton | Pennsylvania | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Lambuth University | Eagles | Jackson | Tennessee | 2010 | 2010 | University closed |
| Lehigh University | Engineers | Bethlehem | Pennsylvania | 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 |
| C. W. Post Campus of Long Island University | Pioneers | Brookville | New York | 1978 | 1984 | Division I FCS |
| C. W. Post Campus of Long Island University | Pioneers | Brookville | New York | 1993 | 2018 | Division I FCS |
| Louisiana Tech University | Bulldogs | Ruston | Louisiana | 1973 | 1974 | Division I FBS |
| University of Maine | Black Bears | Orono | 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 |
| 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 Charles | Louisiana | 1973 | 1974 | Division I FCS |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Mariners | Kings Point | New York | 1978 | 1981 | Division III |
| Mercyhurst University | Lakers | Erie | Pennsylvania | 1993 | 2023 | Division I FCS |
| Merrimack College | Warriors | North Andover | Massachusetts | 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 College | Choctaws | Clinton | Mississippi | 2014 | 2024 | Program dropped |
| Mississippi Valley State University | Delta Devils | Itta Bena | Mississippi | 1973 | 1979 | Division I FCS |
| University of Montana | Grizzlies | Missoula | Montana | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Montana State University | Bobcats | Bozeman | Montana | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Morehead State University | Eagles | Morehead | Kentucky | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Morgan State University | Bears | Baltimore | 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 |
| Murray State University | Racers | Murray | Kentucky | 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 | Nevada | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FBS |
| University of Nevada, Reno | Wolf Pack | Reno | Nevada | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FBS |
| University of New Hampshire | Wildcats | Durham | 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 | Thibodaux | Louisiana | 1973 | 1979 | Division I FCS |
| Norfolk State University | Spartans | Norfolk | Virginia | 1973 | 1996 | Division I FCS |
| University of North Alabama | Lions | Florence | Alabama | 1973 | 2017 | Division I FCS |
| North Carolina A&T State University | Aggies | Greensboro | North Carolina | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| North Carolina Central University | Eagles | Durham | North Carolina | 1973 | 2007 | Division I FCS |
| University of North Dakota | Fighting Sioux | Grand Forks | North Dakota | 1973 | 2008 | Division I FCS |
| North Dakota State University | Bison | Fargo | North Dakota | 1973 | 2004 | Division I FCS |
| Northeastern University | Huskies | Boston | Massachusetts | 1973 | 1977 | Program dropped |
| Northeast Louisiana University | Indians | Monroe | Louisiana | 1973 | 1974 | Division I FBS |
| Northern Arizona University | Lumberjacks | Flagstaff | Arizona | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| University of Northern Colorado | Bears | Greeley | Colorado | 1973 | 2004 | Division I FCS |
| University of Northern Iowa | Panthers | Cedar Falls | Iowa | 1973 | 1980 | Division I FCS |
| Northwestern State University | Demons | Natchitoches | 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 |
| Portland State University | Vikings | Portland | Oregon | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| Portland State University | Vikings | Portland | Oregon | 1981 | 1997 | Division I FCS |
| Prairie View A&M University | Panthers | Prairie View | Texas | 1973 | 1979 | Division I FCS |
| Presbyterian College | Blue Hose | Clinton | South Carolina | 1991 | 2007 | Division I FCS |
| University of Puget Sound | Loggers | Tacoma | Washington | 1973 | 1988 | Division III |
| University of Rhode Island | Rams | Kingston | Rhode Island | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| California State University, Sacramento | Hornets | Sacramento | California | 1973 | 1992 | Division I FCS |
| Sacred Heart University | Pioneers | Fairfield | Connecticut | 1993 | 1998 | Division I FCS |
| Saint Augustine's University | Falcons | Raleigh | North Carolina | 2003 | 2023 | Program suspended |
| 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 | University closed |
| Saint Paul's College | Tigers | Lawrenceville | Virginia | 2005 | 2011 | University closed |
| Sam Houston State University | Bearkats | Huntsville | Texas | 1981 | 1985 | Division I FBS |
| San Francisco State University | Gators | San Francisco | California | 1979 | 1994 | Program dropped |
| Santa Clara University | 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 |
| South Carolina State University | Bulldogs | Orangeburg | South Carolina | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| University of South Dakota | Coyotes | Vermillion | South Dakota | 1973 | 2008 | Division I FCS |
| South Dakota State University | Jackrabbits | Brookings | South Dakota | 1973 | 2004 | Division I FCS |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Redhawks | Cape Girardeau | Missouri | 1973 | 1990 | Division I FCS |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Lions | Hammond | Louisiana | 1973 | 1979 | Division I FCS |
| Southern University | Jaguars | Baton Rouge | Louisiana | 1973 | 1976 | Division I FCS |
| Southern Oregon University | Raiders | Ashland | Oregon | 1981 | 1983 | NAIA |
| Southern Utah University | Thunderbirds | Cedar City | Utah | 1982 | 1992 | Division I FCS |
| Southwest Missouri State University | Bears | Springfield | 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 |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | Lumberjacks | Nacogdoches | 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 |
| State University of New York at Stony Brook | Seawolves | Stony Brook | New York | 1995 | 1998 | Division I FCS |
| Tarleton State University | Texans | Stephenville | Texas | 1994 | 2019 | Division I FCS |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Mocs | Chattanooga | Tennessee | 1973 | 1976 | Division I FCS |
| University of Tennessee at Martin | Pacers | Martin | Tennessee | 1973 | 1991 | Division I FCS |
| Tennessee State University | Tigers | Nashville | Tennessee | 1973 | 1976 | Division I FCS |
| Tennessee Technological University | Golden Eagles | Cookeville | 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 |
| Texas Southern University | Tigers | Houston | Texas | 1973 | 1976 | Division I FCS |
| Towson State University | Tigers | Towson | 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 |
| Valparaiso University | Crusaders | Valparaiso | Indiana | 1979 | 1992 | Division I FCS |
| University of Vermont | Catamounts | Burlington | Vermont | 1973 | 1974 | Program dropped |
| Weber State University | Wildcats | Ogden | Utah | 1973 | 1977 | Division I FCS |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Golden Bears | Montgomery | West Virginia | 1993 | 2005 | Program dropped |
| Western Carolina University | Catamounts | Cullowhee | North Carolina | 1973 | 1976 | Division I FCS |
| University of West Georgia | Wolves | Carrollton | Georgia | 1983 | 2023 | Division I FCS |
| Western Illinois University | Leathernecks | Macomb | 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 |
| 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 | Spartanburg | South Carolina | 1988 | 1994 | Division I FCS |
| Youngstown State University | Penguins | Youngstown | Ohio | 1973 | 1980 | Division I FCS |
* ↑ 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.
* ↑ According to conferences in football, not necessarily a team's primary conference.
* ↑ Also known as AIC.
* ↑ Also known as Charleston (WV).
* ↑ Also known as Concordia-St. Paul.
* ↑ Unofficial nickname.
* ↑ Also known as Texas-Permian Basin.
* ↑ Nickname changed to Red Wolves in 2008.
* ↑ California State University, East Bay since 2005.
* ↑ Now athletically branded and academically marketed as UCF, although the legal name has not changed.
* ↑ Nickname changed to Knights in 2007.
* ↑ Now athletically branded and academically marketed as UConn, although the legal name has not changed.
* ↑ 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.
* 1 2 Delaware and Missouri State started transitions to Division I FBS in 2024, and will join the FBS Conference USA in 2025.
* ↑ Utah Tech University since July 1, 2022. The nickname of Trailblazers did not change.
* ↑ Nickname changed to Eagles in 1991.
* ↑ Nickname changed to Phoenix in 2000.
* ↑ Usually referred to in print as "Georgetown (KY)" to distinguish from the Division I FCS Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
* ↑ California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) since 2022.
* ↑ Nickname changed to Mountain Hawks in 1996.
* ↑ 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.
* ↑ 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).
* ↑ McNeese dropped the word "State" from its athletic branding in 2015. The university name has not changed.
* ↑ Middle Tennessee no longer uses "State" in its athletic branding. The university name has not changed.
* ↑ Now athletically branded as "Omaha", though the university's legal name has not changed.
* ↑ The UNLV campus is not within the City of Las Vegas, but is instead in the unincorporated community of Paradise.
* ↑ Nicholls dropped the word "State" from its athletic branding in 2017. The university name has not changed.
* ↑ Nickname changed to Fighting Hawks during the 2015 football season.
* ↑ University of Louisiana at Monroe since 1999. Its preferred athletic brand is "ULM", but national media continue to use "Louisiana-Monroe".
* ↑ Nickname changed to Warhawks in 2006.
* ↑ Sam Houston dropped the word "State" from its athletic branding in 2020. The university name has not changed.
* ↑ The university uses "Southeast Missouri" and "SEMO" interchangeably in its athletic branding. National media continue to use "Southeast Missouri State".
* ↑ Missouri State University since 2005.
* ↑ Texas State University since 2013.
* ↑ Now athletically branded as "Chattanooga", though the legal name has not changed.
* ↑ Nickname changed to Skyhawks in 1995.
* ↑ East Texas A&M University since 2024.
* ↑ Towson University since 1997.
* ↑ Troy University since 2004.
* ↑ Nickname changed to Beacons in 2021.
* ↑ WVU Tech will start its move to its current campus in Beckley in 2016. The athletic program will not relocate to Beckley until the campus move is completed in 2017.
* ↑ The athletic program is now branded as "Milwaukee", though the university's legal name has not changed.