Q: Passage: This is a list of the schools in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States and Canada that have football as a varsity sport. In the 2017 season, there are a total of 169 Division II football programs.

Question: Based on this passage, how many teams are in division 2 football? Let's give stream of consciousness first:
This is the relevant information: In the 2017 season, there are a total of 169 Division II football programs. Therefore, the final answer is 169.