New England Football Conference Former members Former members

| Institution | Location_ | Founded | Type_ | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined | Left_ | Football_Conference | Primary_Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston State College | Boston, Massachusetts | 1872 | Public | N/A | Beacons | 1972 | 1982 | Merged into the University of Massachusetts Boston | Merged into the University of Massachusetts Boston |
| Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater, Massachusetts | 1840 | Public | 12127 | Bears | 1965 | 2013 | MASCAC | MASCAC |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg, Massachusetts | 1894 | Public | 5201 | Falcons | 1985 | 2013 | MASCAC | MASCAC |
| Framingham State University | Framingham, Massachusetts | 1839 | Public | 5989 | Rams | 1973 | 2013 | MASCAC | MASCAC |
| University of Massachusetts Boston | South Boston, Massachusetts | 1964 | Public | 15741 | Beacons | 1988 | 2001 | no longer sponsors football | Little East (LEC) |