2022 Gulf South Conference football season | |
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Sport | Football |
Number of teams | 8 |
Co-champions | West Florida, Delta State |
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No. 4 West Florida +^ | 6 | – | 1 | 12 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 9 Delta State +^ | 6 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 19 West Georgia | 5 | – | 2 | 8 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Alabama | 3 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi College | 3 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Valdosta State | 2 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Greenville | 2 | – | 5 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shorter | 1 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2022 Gulf South Conference football season was the season of college football played by the eight member schools of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) as part of the 2022 NCAA Division II football season.
West Florida and Delta State were GSC co-champions for the 2022 season. They were ranked No. 4 and No. 9, respectively, in the final 2022 NCAA Division II football rankings issued by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). A third conference member, West Georgia, placed at No. 19 in the final AFCA rankings.
Quarterback Patrick Shegog of Delta State was selected as the GSC Offensive Player of the Year. Linebacker Michael Anderson of West Alabama was named Defensive Player of the Year. Todd Cooley of Delta State won the GSC Coach of the Year award.
Conf. rank | Team | Head coach | Overall record | Conf. record | Points scored/game [1] | Points against/game [1] |
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1 | West Florida | Pete Shinnick | 12–2 | 6–1 | 40.1 | 28.9 |
1 | Delta State | Todd Cooley | 11–2 | 6–1 | 45.9 | 27.7 |
3 | West Georgia | David Dean | 8–2 | 5–2 | 39.8 | 29.0 |
4 | West Alabama | Brett Gilliland | 5–6 | 3–4 | 25.7 | 24.7 |
4 | Mississippi College | John Bland | 4–7 | 3–4 | 30.4 | 39.3 |
6 | Valdosta State | Tremaine Jackson | 5–6 | 2–5 | 34.6 | 43.7 |
6 | North Greenville | Jeff Farrington | 3–8 | 2–5 | 30.3 | 37.1 |
8 | Shorter | Zach Morrison | 3–8 | 1–6 | 20.9 | 37.7 |
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2022 West Florida Argonauts football | |
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GSC co-champion | |
Conference | Gulf South Conference |
Ranking | |
AFCA | No. 4 |
Record | 12–2 (6–1 GSC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Rudy Carlton (2nd season) |
Defensive coordinator | Darian Dulin (6th season) |
Home stadium | Pen Air Field |
The 2022 West Florida Argonauts football team represented the University of West Florida of Pensacola, Florida. In their seventh year under head coach Pete Shinnick, the Argonauts compiled a 12–2 record (6–1 against conference opponents), tied for the GSC championship, and were ranked No. 4 in the final of the AFCA poll. They advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs, losing to Ferris State in a semifinal game.
West Florida played its home games at Pen Air Field in Pensacola. [3] [4] Before the 2022 season, the Argonauts played their home games at Admiral Fetterman Field. [5]
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 3 | 6:00 p.m. | Warner * | No. 11 | FloSports | W 52–3 | 4,451 | |
September 10 | 6:00 p.m. | at Southwest Baptist * | No. 7 | GLVC Sports Network | W 49–10 | 2,040 | |
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Delta State | No. 6 |
| FloSports | L 42–45 2OT | 5,238 |
October 1 | 4:00 p.m. | North Greenville | No. 14 |
| FloSports | W 34–31 | 4,219 |
October 8 | 5:00 p.m. | at No. 15 West Georgia | No. 10 | FloSports | W 42–28 | 1,644 | |
October 15 | 11:00 a.m. | Shorter | No. 9 | FloSports | W 50–26 | 1,426 | |
October 22 | 4:00 p.m. | Mississippi College | No. 9 |
| FloSports | W 45–17 | 5,503 |
October 29 | 2:00 p.m. | West Alabama | No. 9 |
| FloSports | W 36–24 | 5,018 |
November 5 | 6:00 p.m. | at Valdosta State | No. 8 | FloSports | W 32–31 | 3,003 | |
November 12 | 2:00 p.m. | at Mississippi College * | No. 7 | FloSports | W 56–21 | 2,879 | |
November 19 | 1:00 p.m. | Limestone * | No. 6 |
| UWF Sports Network | W 45–19 | 2,147 |
November 26 | 1:30 p.m. | at No. 9 Delta State * | No. 6 |
| Statesmen Sports Network | W 38–27 | 1,059 |
December 3 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 22 Wingate * | No. 6 |
| UWF Sports Network | W 45–14 | 4,247 |
December 10 | 11:00 a.m. | at No. 5 Ferris State * | No. 6 |
| ESPN+ | L 17–38 | 5,105 |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Final |
AFCA | 11 | 7 (1) | 6 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
2022 Delta State Statesmen football | |
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GSC co-champion | |
Conference | Gulf South Conference |
Ranking | |
AFCA | No. 9 |
Record | 11–2 (6–1 GSC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Jonathan Fletcher (1st season) |
Defensive coordinator | Kelvin Green (4th season) |
Home stadium | Parker Field at Horace McCool Stadium |
The 2022 Delta State Statesmen football team represented Delta State University of Cleveland, Mississippi. In their tenth year under head coach Todd Cooley, the Statesmen compiled an 11–2 record (6–1 against conference opponents), tied for the GSC championship, and were ranked No. 9 in the final AFCA poll. they advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs, losing to West Florida in the second round. They played their home games at Parker Field at Horace McCool Stadium.
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 3 | 1:00 p.m. | at Kentucky State * | W 33–10 | 1,476 | |||
September 10 | 1:00 p.m. | at McKendree * |
| W 58–34 | 3,500 | ||
September 17 | 6:00 p.m. | at Mississippi Valley State * | YouTube | W 28–17 | 3,208 | ||
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 6 West Florida | FloSports | W 45–42 2OT | 5,238 | ||
October 1 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 13 Valdosta State | No. 25 | FloSports | W 70–31 | ||
October 8 | 12:00 p.m. | at North Greenville | No. 13 | FloSports | W 47–14 | 3,152 | |
October 15 | 6:00 p.m. | West Alabama | No. 10 |
| FloSports | W 20–7 | 1,100 |
October 20 | 7:00 p.m. | at Shorter | No. 8 | FloSports | W 45–10 | 785 | |
October 29 | 6:00 p.m. | at Mississippi College | No. 8 | FloSports | W 52–38 | 4,341 | |
November 5 | 2:00 p.m. | No. 19 West Georgia | No. 6 |
| FloSports | L 42–52 | 3,000 |
November 12 | 2:00 p.m. | West Alabama * | No. 12 |
| FloSports | W 17–7 | 2,000 |
November 19 | 1:00 p.m. | Fayetteville State * | No. 9 |
| Statesmen Sports Network | W 51–0 | 509 |
November 26 | 1:30 p.m. | No. 6 West Florida * | No. 9 |
| Statesmen Sports Network | L 27–38 | 1,059 |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Final |
AFCA | RV | — | — | — | 25 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
2022 West Georgia Wolves football | |
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Conference | Gulf South Conference |
Ranking | |
AFCA | No. 19 |
Record | 8–2 (5–2 GSC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Graham Craig (4th season) |
Defensive coordinator | Nate Masters (3rd season) |
Home stadium | University Stadium |
The 2022 West Georgia Wolves football team represented the University of West Georgia of Carrollton, Georgia. In their sixth year under head coach David Dean, the Wolves compiled an 8–2 record (5–2 against conference opponents), finished third in the GSC, and were ranked No. 19 in the final AFCA poll. They played their home games at University Stadium. [7] [8]
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 1 | 7:00 p.m. | Carson–Newman * | No. 12 | W 38–7 | 2,684 | ||
September 10 | 6:00 p.m. | at Morehouse * | No. 10 | W 42–0 | 2,227 | ||
September 24 | 3:00 p.m. | at West Alabama | No. 8 | FloSports | W 22–7 | 3,124 | |
October 1 | 6:00 p.m. | Mississippi College | No. 5 |
| FloSports | L 38–39 | 3,044 |
October 8 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 10 West Florida | No. 15 |
| FloSports | L 28–42 | 1,644 |
October 15 | 1:00 p.m. | at North Greenville | No. 25 | FloSports | W 38–35 | 1,837 | |
October 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Valdosta State | No. 25 |
| FloSports | W 54–17 | 2,583 |
October 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Shorter | No. 24 |
| FloSports | W 49–14 | 1,974 |
November 5 | 3:00 p.m. | at No. 6 Delta State | No. 19 | FloSports | W 52–42 | 3,000 | |
November 12 | 12:30 p.m. | at North Greenville* | No. 16 | FloSports | W 43-36 | 2,843 | |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Final |
AFCA | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
2022 West Alabama Tigers football | |
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Conference | Gulf South Conference |
Record | 5–6 (3–4 GSC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Don Bailey (7th season) |
Defensive coordinator | Steve Sisa (6th season) |
Home stadium | Tiger Stadium |
The 2022 West Alabama Tigers football team represented the University of West Alabama of Livingston, Alabama. In their ninth year under head coach Brett Gilliland, the Tigers compiled a 5–6 record (3–4 against conference opponents) and finished fourth in the conference. [9] [10] The Tigers played all their home games at Tiger Stadium. [10]
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 3 | 5:00 p.m. | at Morehouse * | W 24–16 | 5,168 | [11] | ||
September 10 | 6:00 p.m. | at Miles * | boxcast.tv [12] | W 31–0 | 4,411 | [13] | |
September 17 | 2:00 p.m. | Tuskegee * | FloSports | L 10-13 | 4,414 | ||
September 24 | 2:00 p.m. | No. 8 West Georgia |
| FloSports | L 7–22 | 3,124 | |
October 1 | 2:00 p.m. | Shorter |
| FloSports | W 37-14 | 3,727 | |
October 8 | 6:00 p.m. | at Valdosta State | FloSports | W 34–31 | 2,248 | ||
October 15 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 10 Delta State | FloSports | L 7–20 | 1,100 | ||
October 22 | 4:00 p.m. | North Greenville |
| FloSports | L 33–34 | 5,141 | |
October 29 | 2:00 p.m.*1 | at No. 9 West Florida | FloSports | L 24–36 | 5,018 | [14] | |
November 5 | 2:00 p.m. | Mississippi College |
| FloSports | W 38–16 | 2,117 | |
November 12 | 2:00 p.m. | at No. 12 Delta State * |
| FloSports | L 7-17 | 2,000 | |
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2022 Mississippi College Choctaws football | |
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Conference | Gulf South Conference |
Record | 4–7 (3–4 GSC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Tommy Laurendine (5th season) |
Defensive coordinator | Tony Gilbert (4th season) |
Home stadium | Robinson-Hale Stadium |
The 2022 Mississippi College Choctaws football team represented Mississippi College of Clinton, Mississippi. In their ninth year uner head coach John Bland, the Choctaws compiled a 4–7 record (3–4 against conference opponents) and finished fifth in the conference. [15] [16] They played their home games at Robinson-Hale Stadium.
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 3 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 18 Albany State * | L 14–28 | 3,500 | ||
September 10 | 12:00 p.m. | Keiser * | FloSports | W 26–8 | 4,347 | |
September 17 | 2:00 p.m. | North Greenville |
| FloSports | L 19–41 | 3,972 |
September 24 | 7:00 p.m. | at McNeese State * | ESPN+ | L 17–32 | 10,105 | |
October 1 | 5:00 p.m. | at No. 5 West Georgia | FloSports | W 39–38 | 3,044 | |
October 8 | 2:00 p.m. | Shorter |
| FloSports | W 35–21 | 3,847 |
October 15 | 2:00 p.m. | at Valdosta State | FloSports | W 49–40 | 3,782 | |
October 22 | 4:00 p.m. | at No. 9 West Florida | FloSports | L 17-45 | 5,503 | |
October 29 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 8 Delta State |
| FloSports | L 38-52 | 4,341 |
November 5 | 2:00 p.m. | at West Alabama | FloSports | L 16-38 | 2,117 | |
November 12 | 2:00 p.m. | No. 7 West Florida * |
| FloSports | L 21-56 | 2,879 |
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2022 Valdosta State Blazers football | |
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Conference | Gulf South Conference |
Record | 5–6 (2–5 GSC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Rick Bowie (1st season) |
Defensive coordinator | Brandon Andersen (1st season) |
Home stadium | Bazemore–Hyder Stadium |
The 2022 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University of Valdosta, Georgia. In their first year under head coach Tremaine Jackson, the Blazers compiled a 5–6 record (2–5 against conference opponents) and finished sixth in the GSC. [17] They played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium.
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 1 | 7:00 p.m. | Keiser * | No. 3 | W 36–21 | 5,381 | ||
September 10 | 5:00 p.m. | Virginia Union * | No. 3 |
| FloSports | L 40–45 | 4,001 |
September 17 | 7:00 p.m. | at Miles * | No. 15 | W 55–7 | 1,142 | ||
September 24 | 12:00 p.m. | at Shorter | No. 15 | FloSports | W 34–30 | 1,107 | |
October 1 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 25 Delta State | No. 13 | FloSports | L 31–70 | ||
October 8 | 7:00 p.m. | West Alabama |
| FloSports | L 31–34 | 2,248 | |
October 15 | 3:00 p.m. | Mississippi College |
| FloSports | L 40–49 | 3,728 | |
October 22 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 25 West Georgia | FloSports | L 17–54 | 2,583 | ||
October 29 | 3:00 p.m. | at North Greenville | FloSports | W 58–37 | 2,875 | ||
November 5 | 7:00 p.m. | No. 8 West Florida |
| FloSports | L 31–32 | 3,003 | |
November 12 | 3:00 p.m. | Shorter* |
| FloSports | W 30-28 | 2,288 | |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Final |
AFCA | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 13 | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2022 North Greenville Crusaders football | |
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Conference | Gulf South Conference |
Record | 3–8 (2–5 GSC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Brad Robbins (4th season) |
Defensive coordinator | Maurice Duncan (2nd season) |
Home stadium | Younts Stadium |
The 2022 North Greenville Crusaders football team represented North Greenville University of Tigerville, South Carolina. In their tenth year under head coach Jeff Farrington, the Crusaders compiled a 3–8 record (2–5 against conference opponents) and finished seventh in the conference. They played their home games at Younts Stadium. [18]
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 1 | 7:00 p.m. | at Furman * | ESPN3 | L 0–52 | 9,264 | |
September 10 | 7:00 p.m. | No. 13 Newberry * | FloSports | L 22–29 | 3,117 | |
September 17 | 3:00 p.m. | at Mississippi College | FloSports | W 41–19 | 3,972 | |
September 24 | 1:00 p.m. | Findlay * |
| FloSports | W 34–27 | 2,374 |
October 1 | 5:00 p.m. | at No. 14 West Florida | FloSports | L 31–34 | 4,219 | |
October 8 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 13 Delta State |
| FloSports | L 14–47 | 3,152 |
October 15 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 25 West Georgia |
| FloSports | L 35–38 | 1,837 |
October 22 | 5:00 p.m. | at West Alabama | FloSports | W 34–33 | 5,141 | |
October 29 | 3:00 p.m. | Valdosta State |
| FloSports | L 37–58 | 2,875 |
November 5 | 12:00 p.m. | at Shorter | FloSports | L 14–31 | 1,187 | |
November 12 | 12:30 p.m. | No. 16 West Georgia * |
| FloSports | L 36–43 | 2,843 |
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2022 Shorter Hawks football | |
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Conference | Gulf South Conference |
Record | 3–8 (1–6 GSC) |
Head coach |
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Defensive coordinator | Harlen Jacobs (3rd season) |
Home stadium | Barron Stadium |
The 2022 Shorter Hawks football team represented Shorter University of Rome, Georgia. In their fifth year head coach Zach Morrison, the Hawks compiled a 3–8 record (1–6 against conference opponents) and finished eighth in the conference. They played their home games at Barron Stadium.
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 3 | 1:00 p.m. | at Brevard * |
| W 45–6 | 1,372 | |
September 10 | 12:00 p.m. | Catawaba * | FloSports | W 34–21 | 1,750 | |
September 17 | 12:00 p.m. | No. 21 Albany State * |
| FloSports | L 20–42 | 1,325 |
September 24 | 12:00 p.m. | No. 15 Valdosta State |
| FloSports | L 30–34 | 1,107 |
October 1 | 3:00 p.m. | at West Alabama | FloSports | L 14–37 | 3,127 | |
October 8 | 3:00 p.m. | at Mississippi College | FloSports | L 21–35 | 3,847 | |
October 15 | 12:00 p.m. | No. 9 West Florida |
| FloSports | L 26–50 | 1,426 |
October 20 | 7:00 p.m. | No. 8 Delta State |
| FloSports | L 10–45 | 785 |
October 29 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 24 West Georgia | FloSports | L 14–49 | 1,974 | |
November 5 | 12:00 p.m. | North Greenville |
| FloSports | W 31–14 | 1,187 |
November 12 | 3:00 p.m. | at Valdosta State * | FloSports | L 28-30 | 2,288 | |
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The West Alabama Tigers football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of West Alabama located in the U.S. state of Alabama. The team competes in the NCAA Division II and is a member of the Gulf South Conference. West Alabama's first football team was fielded in 1938. The team plays its home games at the 7,000 seat Tiger Stadium in Livingston, Alabama. The Tigers are coached by Brett Gilliland.
The 2016 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by first-year head coach Kerwin Bell and played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. Valdosta State compiled an overall record of 8–3 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing second in the GSC. They were invited to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs, where they lost in the first round to UNC Pembroke.
The 2016 North Alabama Lions football team represented the University of North Alabama during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by head coach Bobby Wallace, who was in his 15th season at North Alabama. The Lions played their home games at Braly Municipal Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2016 West Alabama Tigers football team represented the University of West Alabama in the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by head coach Brett Gilliland, who was in his third season at West Alabama. The Tigers played their home games at Tiger Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference. They finished the season with a record of 7 wins and 4 losses, defeating two top-25-ranked teams and were not invited in the 2016 playoffs.
The 2017 Delta State Statesmen football team represented Delta State University in the 2017 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by fifth-year head coach Todd Cooley. The Statesmen played their home games at McCool Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference. They advanced to the Division II Football Championship playoffs, where they were eliminated in the second round by West Alabama.
The 2017 Florida Tech Panthers football team represented Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) during the 2017 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by fifth-year head coach Steve Englehart. The Panthers played their home games at Florida Tech Panther Stadium, approximately one mile (1.6 km) from the Florida Tech campus, and were members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2017 Mississippi College Choctaws football team represented the Mississippi College in the 2017 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by fourth-year head coach John Bland. The Choctaws played their home games at Robinson-Hale Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2017 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2017 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by second-year head coach Kerwin Bell and played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. Valdosta State compiled an overall record of 5–4 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing in a five-way tie for second in the GSC.
The 2017 West Alabama Tigers football team represented the University of West Alabama in the 2017 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by fourth-year head coach Brett Gilliland. The Tigers played their home games at Tiger Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2018 Delta State Statesmen football team represented Delta State University in the 2018 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by sixth-year head coach Todd Cooley. The Statesmen played their home games at McCool Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2018 Florida Tech Panthers football team represents Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) during the 2018 NCAA Division II football season. They are led by sixth-year head coach Steve Englehart. The Panthers played their home games at Florida Tech Panther Stadium, approximately one mile from the Florida Tech campus, and are members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2018 Mississippi College Choctaws football team represented Mississippi College during the 2018 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by fifth-year head coach John Bland. The Choctaws played their home games at Robinson-Hale Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference (GSC).
The 2018 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2018 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by third-year head coach Kerwin Bell, who also served as offensive coordinator. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. Valdosta State compiled an overall record of 14–0 with a conference mark of 8–0, winning the GSC title. They beat Ferris State in the NCAA Division II Championship Game to win the program's fourth national title.
The 2018 West Alabama Tigers football team represented University of West Alabama during the 2018 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by fifth-year head coach Brett Gilliland. The Tigers played their home games at Tiger Stadium and are members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2018 West Florida Argonauts football team will represent the University of West Florida in the 2018 NCAA Division II football season. They will be led by third-year head coach Pete Shinnick. The Argonauts will play their home games at Blue Wahoos Stadium and are members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2018 West Georgia Wolves football team will represent the University of West Georgia in the 2018 NCAA Division II football season. They will be led by second-year head coach David Dean. The Wolves will play their home games at University Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2019 Delta State Statesmen football team represented Delta State University in the 2019 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by seventh-year head coach Todd Cooley. The Statesmen played their home games at McCool Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference.
The 2019 Florida Tech Panthers football team represented the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) during the 2019 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by seventh-year head coach Steve Englehart. The Panthers played their home games at Florida Tech Panther Stadium, approximately one mile from the Florida Tech campus, and were members of the Gulf South Conference. In May 2020, Florida Tech shut down its football program due to budget cuts that followed the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2019 Mississippi College Choctaws football team will represent Mississippi College during the 2019 NCAA Division II football season. They will led by sixth-year head coach John Bland. The Choctaws play their home games at Robinson-Hale Stadium and are members of the Gulf South Conference (GSC).
The 2019 West Florida Argonauts football team represented the University of West Florida as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2019 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by fourth-year head coach Pete Shinnick. The Argonauts played their home games at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The Argonauts won the 2019 NCAA Division II Football Championship by defeating Minnesota State, 48–40 in the 2019 NCAA Division II Football Championship Game.