List of current NCAA Division II football coaches

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II includes 161 teams. Each team has one head coach. [1] As of the upcoming 2025 season, Division II is composed of sixteen conferences: the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Conference Carolinas (Carolinas), Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), Great American Conference (GAC), Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), Gulf South Conference (GSC), Lone Star Conference (LSC), Mountain East Conference (MEC), Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), Northeast-10 Conference (NE-10), Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), South Atlantic Conference (SAC), and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), as well as one school that competes as an independent.

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As of the start of the 2025 season, the longest-tenured coach in Division II is expected to be Tim Clifton of Mars Hill, who has been head coach at the school since 1993. In all, 26 Division II programs will have new head coaches in 2025.

Conference affiliations are current for the upcoming 2025 season. All records current as of 10pm, 9/17/2025.

Coaches

TeamConferenceHead coachFirst seasonWLW%WLW%Offensive coordinator(s)Defensive coordinator(s)Special teams coordinator(s)
CurrentCollege Career
Barton Bulldogs Carolinas Chip Hester 20201932.3738981.524 Jazz Vinson Quayon Gilbert Charlie Mauzé
Chowan Hawks Paul Johnson 2023419.174419.174Vacant Tony Gilbert Dedrick Payton
Erskine Flying Fleet Shap Boyd 2020743.140743.140 Drew Engels Shap Boyd Barry Casterlin
Ferrum Panthers Kevin Sherman [2] 202467.46267.462 Cameron Clark Anthony Konieczka Lawrence Robinson
North Greenville Crusaders Nate Garner 202511.50011.500 Dustin Noller JR Clark Julius Pruitt
Shorter Hawks Zach Morrison 20181557.2081557.208 Lane Knost Harlen Jacobs Tim Glanton
UNC Pembroke Braves Mark Hall 2023159.6253118.633 Mark Hall Colin Neely Brian Frierson
Bluefield State Big Blues CIAA Davon Morgan 2024211.154211.154 Keith Willis-Auger Nicholas Pearce Tim Schroer
Bowie State Bulldogs Kyle Jackson 20221715.5311715.531 Matt Goggans Avery Williams / Rod White Jr. Mike Andrews
Elizabeth City State Vikings Adrian Jones 202503.0003548.422 Toryeon Hester Andre George Tyrone Glanton
Fayetteville State Broncos Richard Hayes Jr. 20165332.6245332.624 Kevin Magouirk Thomas Howard Tyrone Jones
Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Maurice Flowers 20222013.6062718.600 Maurice Flowers Barry Tripp / Chi-Emeke Worthington James Lott
Lincoln Lions Frank Turner 2023617.261617.261 Joel Hirsch Frank Turner Malik Jones
Livingstone Blue Bears Sean Gilbert 20201625.3901625.390 Marcel Caver Michael Austin / Mark Williams Damani Neal
Shaw Bears Lamar Manigo 202502.00002.000 Lamar Manigo Chip Vaughn Stephen Tate
Virginia State Trojans Henry Frazier III 20222211.6679979.556 Rahmann Lee Carlos Fields John Pearce
Virginia Union Panthers Alvin Parker 20185118.7395118.739 Quinn Brown Edward Pointer Diego Ryland
Winston-Salem State Rams Robert Massey 20192329.4423873.342 Glenn Reese Markus McElveen Vacant
Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils Great American Hud Jackson 20114897.3314897.331 Josh Qualls Hud Jackson Gavin Burford
Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys Roy Thompson Jr. 2025201.000201.000 Kevin Wewers Frank Espy Chris Bonta
East Central Tigers John Litrenta 20231014.4171014.417 Chris Bolden John Litrenta Aretavious Hendrix
Harding Bisons Paul Simmons 20177915.8407915.840Vacant Roddy Mote / Luke Tribble Luke Tribble
Henderson State Reddies Greg Holsworth 2024103.769103.769 Evan Lassiter Will Wagner Vacant
Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Ronnie Jones 2023321.1251452.212 Jason Medrano Alex Bentrem Damon Kepley
Oklahoma Baptist Bison Chris Jensen 20124678.3714678.371 Daniel Eaton Tyler Roberts Vacant
Ouachita Baptist Tigers Todd Knight 1999163103.613191135.585 Jay Derby Brady Carson Jaden Davis
Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm Bo Atterberry 20234436.5508564.570 Rich McGuire Brandon Smith Vacant
Southern Arkansas Muleriders Brad Smiley 20222610.7222610.722 Kyle Washington Dionte Dean Vacant
Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm Dustin Hada 20201535.3001535.300 Dustin Hada Indy Siehndel Kenneth West
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs Andrew Rice 2024310.231310.231 Boone Feldt Mike Lucas Collin Leyden
Davenport Panthers GLIAC Sparky McEwen 20174138.5194138.519 Devin Russell Adrian McEwen Bart Estola / Lavelle Walker
Ferris State Bulldogs Tony Annese 201214021.87014021.870 Steve Annese Tony Annese Jr. / Ryan Hodges Vacant
Grand Valley State Lakers Scott Wooster 2023245.828245.828 Ian Shoemaker Jim Louis Jacob Studdard
Michigan Tech Huskies Dan Mettlach 2023159.625159.625Vacant Bryan Thomas Phil Milbrath
Northern Michigan Wildcats Billy Lindquist 202500–00– Billy Lindquist Mike DuFrane Vacant
Roosevelt Lakers Bill McKeon 202511.50011.500 Kaleb Borghardt Patton Fitzpatrick Brent Johnson
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals Ryan Brady 20193424.5863424.586 Brent Bassham Brandon Clayton Joshua Schumacher
Wayne State Warriors Tyrone Wheatley 2023519.2081037.213 JC McDonald Antwon Robinson Ahmed Saleh
Indianapolis Greyhounds GLVC Chris Keevers 20194913.7904913.790 Michael Engle Rahju Blackmon / Logan Plumley Robert Burke
Lincoln Blue Tigers Moses Harper 2024310.231310.231Vacant Steven Miller Sheldon Tucker
McKendree Bearcats Jason Rejfek 202458.38558.385 Thomas Jenkins / Nick Holeton Opetaia Tuiava Jackson Hall
Missouri S&T Miners Andy Ball 20221322.3711322.371Vacant Corey Sudhoff Owen Jordan
Quincy Hawks Jason Killday 202475.58375.583 Kade Warner Dan McKeown Vacant
Southwest Baptist Bearcats Paul Hansen 202511.5003123.574VacantVacant Ethan Smith
Truman Bulldogs Kellen Nesbitt 202496.60096.600 Austin Zoda Jeramey Dockery Vacant
Upper Iowa Peacocks Jason Hoskins 20211333.2831333.283 Heath Parling VacantVacant
William Jewell Cardinals Jason Ambroson 202476.53876.538 Corey Bethany Kevin Corless Mark Faubion
Ashland Eagles Great Midwest Doug Geiser 2023198.704198.704 Tom Stacy Tim Rose Vacant
Findlay Oilers Kory Allen 20222510.7142510.714 Kyle Ohradzansky Thomas Rebholz Vacant
Hillsdale Chargers Nate Shreffler 202476.53876.538 Brad Otterbein Steve Otterbein Nick Galvan
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers Tyrone Young 2022827.229827.229 RJ Wilson Brandon Frase JeMichael Williams
Lake Erie Storm David Price 2024211.154211.154 Tim Kennedy / CJ Robertson Marquis Smith Macklin Coleman
Northwood Timberwolves Dustin Beurer 20231311.5424216.724 Jason Miran Justin Sweeney E. J. Arnold
Ohio Dominican Panthers Kelly Cummings 20165735.6205735.620 BJ Coad Vacant Andy Allison
Thomas More Saints Chris Norwell 20221520.4291520.429 Bryan Moore Brad Zink Devon Fisher
Tiffin Dragons Brett Ekkens 202495.64395.643 Zack Blair James Daniels Cameron Lauck
Walsh Cavaliers John Fankhauser 20182150.2962150.296 Jim Purtill Adam Ferback Vacant
Delta State Statesmen Gulf South Todd Cooley 20137747.6217747.621 Jonathan Fletcher Chance Alberswerth Vacant
Valdosta State Blazers Graham Craig 202521.66721.667Vacant Greg Harris Aidan Panni
West Alabama Tigers Scott Cochran 2025301.000301.000 Carmen Felus Steve Sisa Thomas Fletcher
West Florida Argonauts Kaleb Nobles 2023187.720187.720 Alvance Robinson Kavell Conner Jordan Remsza
Northeastern State RiverHawks Independent Darrin Chiaverini 2024311.2141411.560 Darrin Chiaverini Junior Tanuvasa Jeremy Atwell
Angelo State Rams Lone Star Jeff Girsch 20195215.7765215.776 Kevin Kilmer Gary Salgado Tyler O'Bryan
Central Washington Wildcats Chris Fisk 20193921.6503921.650 Mike Ferriter Grant Torgerson Jared Gallatin
Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Kelley Lee 20232929.5002929.500 Andrew McCraw Brandon Perkins Mike Pomfret
Midwestern State Mustangs Rich Renner 202449.30849.308 Kirk Bryant Blake Frazier Vacant
Sul Ross Lobos Lee Hays 202502.00002.000Vacant Cadron Davis Christian Escobar
Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Scott Parr 202511.50011.500 Brad Wilson Vacant Keith Scott
UT Permain Basin Falcons Kris McCullough 2023197.7312810.737 Blake Crandall / Kenny Hrncir Devin Gaulden / Jake Shaw Vacant
West Texas A&M Buffaloes Josh Lynn 2023915.3757465.532 Justin Bane Justin Richter Cody Russell
Western New Mexico Mustangs Billy Hickman 2023916.360916.360 Gavin Lutman Vacant Clyde Logan
Western Oregon Wolves Arne Ferguson 200511097.53111097.531 Brian Harris Vacant Matt Overlin
Central Missouri Mules MIAA Josh Lamberson 20222414.6322535.417 Hayden Hawk / Joe Holtzclaw Rich Wright Adrian Duncan
Central Oklahoma Bronchos Adam Dorrel 20222314.62211854.686 James Curlee Thomas Pearson / Cody Swanson Vacant
Emporia State Hornets Garin Higgins 200711485.57316594.637 Vincent Cashdollar Mike LoPorto / Jace McDown Cade Harelson
Fort Hays State Tigers Chris Brown 20119159.6079159.607 Tom Ross Cooper Harris Vacant
Missouri Southern Lions Atiba Bradley 20201730.3621730.362 Colton Meyers Joe Bettasso Vacant
Missouri Western Griffons Tyler Fenwick 20231312.5206660.524 Todd Throckmorton Erik Johnson Colin McQuillan
Nebraska–Kearney Lopers Ryan Held 20231015.4004570.391 Tyler Harris Tim Schaffner Jake Mandelko
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats John McMenamin 202521.66795.643 Collin Prosser Chad Bostwick Jake Willrich
Pittsburg State Gorillas Tom Anthony 202495.64395.643 Kevin Bleil Lynn Nutt / Tyrell Everett Gregg Hollins
Washburn Ichabods Zach Watkins 202512.33312.333 Dane Simoneau Kaleb Koch Jarvis Harrod
Charleston Golden Eagles Mountain East Mike Tesch 202512.33312.333Vacant Alex Daugherty Vacant
Concord Mountain Lions Cody Edwards 202511.50011.500 Justin Zimmerman Ethan Harris Vacant
Fairmont State Falcons Luke Barker 202494.69294.692 Brandon Lemon Zack Johnson Justice Lucas
Frostburg State Bobcats Eric Wagoner 20222311.6762311.676 Trevor Miller Eric Rhodes Derek Prather
Glenville State Pioneers Mike Kellar 20193129.5178264.562Vacant JJ Mayer Anthony Kellar
West Liberty Hilltoppers Roger Waialae 200598118.45498118.454 Dakota Conwell Jeff Monteroso Vacant
West Virginia State Yellow Jackets John Pennington 20174537.5494537.549 Matt Cavallaro Rashad Jackson Vacant
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats Dwayne Martin 2021145.022145.022 Tate Leavitt Paul Price Vacant
Wheeling Cardinals Zac Bruney 20192734.4432734.443 Steve McNeely Mott Gaymon Arthur Smith
American International Yellow Jackets Northeast-10 Daniel Chipka 202449.30849.308Vacant Michael Blochowski Dan Wollman
Assumption Greyhounds Andy McKenzie 20183726.5873726.587 Evan Eastburn VacantVacant
Bentley Falcons CJ Scarpa 202502.00002.000VacantVacantVacant
Franklin Pierce Ravens Russell Gaskamp 20191340.2454878.381 Zachary McBride Taylor Ewen Vacant
Pace Setters Chad Walker 202503.00003.000VacantVacantVacant
Post Eagles Adam Schultz 2022427.129427.129Vacant Ross Ragonesi Vacant
Saint Anselm Hawks Joe Adam 20162953.3543359.359 Gage Hayes Vacant Chadd Braine
Southern Connecticut Fighting Owls Joe Loth 202501.000133110.547 John Weiss Rob Eggerling Vacant
Augustana Vikings Northern Sun Jerry Olszewski 20138445.65111663.648 Andrew Loudenback Mark Sipple Chase King
Bemidji State Beavers Brent Bolte 20167129.7107129.710 Jordan Hein Joe Ford Austin Brown / Alex Ney
Concordia Golden Bears Shannon Currier 20165580.40775115.395 Peter "Boomer" Roepke Craig Stern Dalton Thomas
Jamestown Jimmies Brian Mistro [3] 20191450.2191450.219 Jason Challeen Shane Clancy Vacant
Mary Marauders Shann Schillinger 2023520.200520.200 Taylor Kolste Ben Davis Van Cooper
Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Curt Wiese 201310727.79911638.753 Chase Vogler Trey Dill John Steger
Minnesota State Mavericks Todd Hoffner 201414438.79118666.738 Ryan Schlichte Todd Taylor Graham Hevel
Minnesota State–Moorhead Dragons Steve Laqua 20116879.4636879.463Vacant Jesse Currier Abe Roehrich
Minot State Beavers Ian Shields 2023619.2404666.411Vacant Jake Rothschiller Mike Famiglietti
Northern State Wolves Mike Schmidt 20202521.5435234.605 Brayle Brown VacantVacant
Sioux Falls Cougars Jim Glogowski 20231411.5605154.486 Lucas Lueders Spencer Capitani Vacant
Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs Scott Underwood 2022629.1719280.535 Doug Patterson Levi Bullerman Vacant
Wayne State Wildcats Logan Masters 20222511.6942511.694 Brady Rohach Scott McLaughlin Vacant
Winona State Warriors Brian Curtin 2025101.000101.000 Charlie Cosgrove Spencer Erickson Brian Curtin
Bloomsburg Huskies PSAC Frank Sheptock 20201629.356123110.528 Tim Landis Zach Martin Josh Bernocco
California Vulcans Gary Dunn 20166823.7476823.747 Chad Salisbury Jawan Turner Vacant
Clarion Golden Eagles Raymond Monica 20221124.3149092.495 Larry Wilson Josh Hager Ed Groth IV
East Stroudsburg Warriors Jimmy Terwilliger 20183725.5973725.597 Mike Terwilliger Mike Lackey Matt Hagelgans
Edinboro Fighting Scots Matt Scott 202511.50011.500 Zach Griffith Eric Crandall Vacant
Gannon Golden Knights Erik Raeburn 20202227.44916589.650 Erik Pratt Tony Caljean Jovon Johnson
IUP Crimson Hawks Paul Tortorella 20176120.7536120.753 Frank Cignetti Jr. Jim Smith Brett Brice
Kutztown Golden Bears Jim Clements 20149229.76015853.749 Marcel Quarterman Eric Fargo Gordon Winicov
Lock Haven Bald Eagles Joe Battaglia 202511.50011.500 Joe Battaglia Michael Derasmo Nick Vorhees
Millersville Marauders Brian Ferguson 202501.000221.087 Brian Ferguson Ralph Clark Dan Beard
Seton Hill Griffins Kevin May 202521.66721.667 Blaise Holzer VacantVacant
Shepherd Rams Ernie McCook 20185920.7475920.747 Tom Clark Josh Kline Luke Wright
Shippensburg Raiders Mark Maciejewski 20118463.5718463.571Vacant Mike Burket Vacant
Slippery Rock Shawn Lutz 20168421.8008421.800 Joe Marella Domenick Razzano Cedric Whitaker
West Chester Golden Rams Duke Greco 202457.4179622.814 Bill Zwaan Jr. Nick Brady Gerald Toney
Adams State Grizzlies Rocky Mountain Levi Gallas 202502.00002.000 Chase Kyser Levi Gallas Caleb Kizewski
Black Hills State Yellow Jackets Josh Breske 20202326.4692326.469 Dave Schramm JB Brown Vacant
Chadron State Eagles Jay Long 20127266.5228781.518 Micah Smith Clint Sasse Wes Coomes
Colorado Mesa Mavericks Miles Kochevar 20221816.5291816.529 Trevor Wikre Vacant Levi Suiaunoa
Colorado Mines Orediggers Bob Stitt 202511062.640 [a] 13176.633 Tim Brandon Trip Thomas Yon Boone
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves Phil Vigil 2023206.7692721.563 Jordan Dodge / Neal Davis Caid Faske Mac Alexander
Fort Lewis Skyhawks Johnny Cox 2022430.118430.118 John Grinde Spencer Brown Emmanuel Jordan Bible
New Mexico Highlands Cowboys Kurt Taufa'asau 202449.30849.308 Drew Thatcher Kurt Taufa'asau Ben Langford / Bryndan McCoy
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers Charlie Flohr 20202625.5102625.510 Ryan Freeman Vance Winter Bo Montgomery
Western Colorado Mountaineers Jas Bains 20116783.4476783.447 Joe McLain Todd Auer Jake Van Groll
Anderson Trojans South Atlantic Bobby Lamb 202468.42911487.567 James Thurn Brett Hickman Vacant
Carson–Newman Eagles Ashley Ingram 2024104.714104.714 Chuck Petersen Tyler Almond / Antonio Goss Edgar Weiser
Catawba Indians Tyler Haines 20231015.4003248.400 Jordan Softcheck Khanis Hubbard / Tee Overman Jake Vellucci
Emory and Henry Wasps Quintin Hunter 2024113.786113.786 Quintin Hunter Mitchell Walters Mitchell Walters
Lenoir–Rhyne Bears Doug Socha 2024124.7506619.776 Doug Socha Robbie Owens Justin Hilliker
Mars Hill Lions Tim Clifton 1993173157.524173157.524 Jonathan Sarratt Kevin Barnette Vacant
Newberry Wolves Todd Knight 20099876.5639876.563 Cole Watson Stephen Flynn Drew Watson
Tusculum Pioneers Billy Taylor 2024211.154211.154 Wade Lang Teddy Gaines Vacant
UVA Wise Cavaliers Gary Bass 202449.3083051.370 Tim Ladd Kirby Cannon Vacant
Wingate Bulldogs Rashaan Jordan 2024112.846112.846 Mike Long Travis Knight Vacant
Albany State Golden Rams SIAC Quinn Gray 2023148.636148.636Vacant Matthew Brown / Chris Cash Elijah Washington
Allen Yellow Jackets Cedric Pearl 2024310.2312251.301Vacant Kienus Boulware Vacant
Benedict Tigers Ron Dickerson Jr. 202466.5001321.382 Stan Clayton Shea Campbell Jonah Campbell
Central State Marauders Tony Carter 202503.00003.000 Leon Washington Pat Clark Chris Murphy
Clark Atlanta Panthers Teddy Keaton 202494.6795458.482 Marvin Cunningham L. C. Cole Vacant
Edward Waters Tigers Brian Jenkins 2025301.0005831.652 Brian Jenkins Mike Fanoga Alex Collier
Fort Valley State Wildcats Marlon Watson 202502.00002.000VacantVacantVacant
Kentucky State Thorobreds Felton Huggins 2023915.375915.375 Steve Wallace Earl Chambers Marco Sanchez
Lane Dragons Stanley Conner 202502.0002247.319VacantVacantVacant
Miles Golden Bears Chris Goode 202503.00003.000 Kenny Ray Kenneth Watson Shawn Sellers
Morehouse Maroon Tigers Terance Mathis 2024111.083111.083Vacant George Copeland Saeed Lee
Savannah State Tigers Aaron Kelton 20221319.4063768.352 Nick Trist Johnson Hunter Johnson Hunter
Tuskegee Golden Tigers Aaron James 20231411.5601411.560 Harry Williams O.C. Williams Vacant

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Includes tenure from 2000 to 2014

References

  1. ↑ Theismann, Joe; Tarcy, Brian (2001). "Chapter 5: Coaching: Win, Get Fired, or Go on TV". The Complete Idiot's Guide to Football (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, Indiana: Alpha Books. p. 57. ISBN   0-02-864167-1 . Retrieved May 10, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Sherman Named Head Football Coach at Ferrum". Ferrum College. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Brian Mistro". University of Jamestown. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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