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 12:30am, 12/7/2025.

Coaches

TeamConferenceHead coachFirst seasonWLW%WLW%Offensive coordinator(s)Defensive coordinator(s)Special teams coordinator(s)
CurrentCollege Career
Barton Bulldogs Carolinas Chip Hester 20202237.3739286.517 Jazz Vinson Quayon Gilbert Charlie Mauzé
Chowan Hawks Paul Johnson 2023724.226724.226Vacant Tony Gilbert Dedrick Payton
Erskine Flying Fleet Shap Boyd 2020851.121851.121 Drew Engels Shap Boyd Barry Casterlin
Ferrum Panthers Kevin Sherman [2] 2024912.429912.429 Cameron Clark Anthony Konieczka Lawrence Robinson
North Greenville Crusaders Nate Garner 202575.58375.583 Dustin Noller JR Clark Julius Pruitt
Shorter Hawks Zach Morrison 20181763.2131763.213 Lane Knost Harlen Jacobs Tim Glanton
UNC Pembroke Braves Mark Hall 20232111.6563720.649 Mark Hall Colin Neely Brian Frierson
Bluefield State Big Blues CIAA Davon Morgan 2024416.200416.200 Keith Willis-Auger Nicholas Pearce Tim Schroer
Bowie State Bulldogs Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Elizabeth City State Vikings Adrian Jones 202546.4003951.433 Toryeon Hester Andre George Tyrone Glanton
Fayetteville State Broncos Richard Hayes Jr. 20165933.6415933.641 Kevin Magouirk Thomas Howard Tyrone Jones
Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Maurice Flowers 20222715.6433420.630 Maurice Flowers Barry Tripp / Chi-Emeke Worthington James Lott
Lincoln Lions Frank Turner 2023624.200624.200 Joel Hirsch Frank Turner Malik Jones
Livingstone Blue Bears Sean Gilbert 20202029.4082029.408 Marcel Caver Michael Austin / Mark Williams Damani Neal
Shaw Bears Lamar Manigo 202528.20028.200 Lamar Manigo Chip Vaughn Stephen Tate
Virginia State Trojans Henry Frazier III 20222714.65910482.559 Rahmann Lee Carlos Fields John Pearce
Virginia Union Panthers Alvin Parker 20185920.7475920.747 Quinn Brown Edward Pointer Diego Ryland
Winston-Salem State Rams Tory Woodbury 202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils Great American Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys Roy Thompson Jr. 202574.63674.636 Kevin Wewers Frank Espy Chris Bonta
East Central Tigers John Litrenta 20231419.4241419.424 Chris Bolden John Litrenta Aretavious Hendrix
Harding Bisons Paul Simmons 20179115.8589115.858Vacant Roddy Mote / Luke Tribble Luke Tribble
Henderson State Reddies Greg Holsworth 2024166.727166.727 Evan Lassiter Will Wagner Vacant
Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Oklahoma Baptist Bison Chris Jensen 20124885.3614885.361 Daniel Eaton Tyler Roberts Vacant
Ouachita Baptist Tigers Todd Knight 1999169106.615197138.588 Jay Derby Brady Carson Jaden Davis
Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm Bo Atterberry 20234841.5398969.563 Rich McGuire Brandon Smith Vacant
Southern Arkansas Muleriders Brad Smiley 20223213.7113213.711 Kyle Washington Dionte Dean Vacant
Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm Dustin Hada 20201742.2881742.288 Dustin Hada Indy Siehndel Kenneth West
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs Andrew Rice 2024913.409913.409 Boone Feldt Mike Lucas Collin Leyden
Davenport Panthers GLIAC Sparky McEwen 20174542.5174542.517 Devin Russell Adrian McEwen Bart Estola / Lavelle Walker
Ferris State Bulldogs Tony Annese 201215021.87715021.877 Steve Annese Tony Annese Jr. / Ryan Hodges / Grant Caserta Jack Schugars
Grand Valley State Lakers Scott Wooster 2023297.806297.806 Ian Shoemaker Jim Louis Jacob Studdard
Michigan Tech Huskies Dan Mettlach 20231913.5941913.594 Dan Mettlach Bryan Thomas Phil Milbrath
Northern Michigan Wildcats Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Roosevelt Lakers Bill McKeon 202528.20028.200 Kaleb Borghardt Patton Fitzpatrick Brent Johnson
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Wayne State Warriors Tyrone Wheatley 2023528.1521046.179VacantVacant Ahmed Saleh
Indianapolis Greyhounds GLVC Chris Keevers 20195814.8065814.806 Michael Engle Rahju Blackmon / Logan Plumley Robert Burke
Lincoln Blue Tigers Moses Harper 2024319.136319.136 Moses Harper Steven Miller Kory Vaught
McKendree Bearcats Jason Rejfek 2024913.409913.409 Thomas Jenkins / Nick Holeton Opetaia Tuiava Jackson Hall
Missouri S&T Miners Andy Ball 20221726.3951726.395 Andy Ball Corey Sudhoff Ethan Hudson
Quincy Hawks Jason Killday 2024129.571129.571 Kade Warner Dan McKeown Tyler Wilson
Southwest Baptist Bearcats Paul Hansen 202537.3003329.532 Paul Hansen Tyler Curts Ethan Smith
Truman Bulldogs Kellen Nesbitt 2024168.667168.667 Austin Zoda Jeramey Dockery Bear Earp
Upper Iowa Peacocks Jason Hoskins 20212035.3642035.364 Heath Parling Rhett Mizer Rob Goode
William Jewell Cardinals Jason Ambroson 2024814.364814.364 Corey Bethany Kevin Corless Mark Faubion
Ashland Eagles Great Midwest Doug Geiser 2023279.750279.750 Tom Stacy Tim Rose Vacant
Findlay Oilers Kory Allen 20223312.7333312.733 Kyle Ohradzansky Thomas Rebholz Anthony Kellar
Hillsdale Chargers Nate Shreffler 20241210.5451210.545 Brad Otterbein Steve Otterbein Nick Galvan
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers Tyrone Young 2022836.182836.182 RJ Wilson Brandon Frase Ramond Jackson
Lake Erie Storm David Price 2024418.182418.182 Tim Kennedy / CJ Robertson Alex Gray Macklin Coleman
Northwood Timberwolves Dustin Beurer 20232014.5884919.721 Jason Miran Justin Sweeney E. J. Arnold
Ohio Dominican Panthers Kelly Cummings 20166140.6046140.604Vacant Kelly Cummings Eric Copeland
Thomas More Saints Chris Norwell 20221628.3641628.364 Bill Garvey Brad Zink Devon Fisher
Tiffin Dragons Brett Ekkens 2024158.652158.652 Zack Blair James Daniels Kellen O'Neill
Walsh Cavaliers John Fankhauser 20182555.3132555.313 Jim Purtill Adam Ferback Vacant
Delta State Statesmen Gulf South Todd Cooley 20138249.6268249.626 Jonathan Fletcher Chance Alberswerth Vacant
Valdosta State Blazers Graham Craig 202565.54565.545 Graham Craig Greg Harris Aidan Panni
West Alabama Tigers Scott Cochran 202554.55654.556 Carmen Felus Steve Sisa Thomas Fletcher
West Florida Argonauts Kaleb Nobles 2023259.735259.735 Donny Baker Kavell Conner Jordan Remsza
Northeastern State RiverHawks Independent Darrin Chiaverini 2024912.4292012.625 Darrin Chiaverini Junior Tanuvasa / Jeremy Atwell Jeremy Atwell
Angelo State Rams Lone Star Jeff Girsch 20195520.7335520.733 Kevin Kilmer Gary Salgado Tyler O'Bryan
Central Washington Wildcats Chris Fisk 20194822.6864822.686 Mike Ferriter Grant Torgerson Jared Gallatin
Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Art Briles 202600–9965.604VacantVacantVacant
Midwestern State Mustangs Rich Renner 2024715.318715.318 Kirk Bryant Blake Frazier Vacant
Sul Ross Lobos Lee Hays 2025011.000011.000 Lee Hays Cadron Davis Vacant
Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Scott Parr 202556.45556.455 Brad Wilson Vacant Keith Scott
UT Permain Basin Falcons Kris McCullough 20232810.7373713.740 Blake Crandall / Kenny Hrncir Devin Gaulden / Jake Shaw Vacant
West Texas A&M Buffaloes Josh Lynn 20231517.4698067.544 Justin Bane Justin Richter Cody Russell
Western New Mexico Mustangs Billy Hickman 20231023.3031023.303 Gavin Lutman Vacant Rahsaan Laurel
Western Oregon Wolves Arne Ferguson 200511799.54211799.542 Brian Harris Arne Ferguson Matt Overlin
Central Missouri Mules MIAA Josh Lamberson 20222918.6173039.435 Hayden Hawk Rich Wright Neil Novak
Central Oklahoma Bronchos Adam Dorrel 20222818.60912358.680 James Curlee Thomas Pearson / Cody Swanson Vacant
Emporia State Hornets Garin Higgins 200711890.56716999.631 Vincent Cashdollar Mike LoPorto / Jace McDown Cade Harelson
Fort Hays State Tigers Chris Brown 20119563.6019563.601 Tom Ross Cooper Harris Vacant
Missouri Southern Lions Atiba Bradley 20201838.3211838.321 Colton Meyers Joe Bettasso Vacant
Missouri Western Griffons Tyler Fenwick 20231519.4416867.504 Todd Throckmorton Erik Johnson Colin McQuillan
Nebraska–Kearney Lopers Ryan Held 20231419.4244974.398 Tyler Harris Tim Schaffner Jake Mandelko
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats John McMenamin 202593.750167.696 Collin Prosser Chad Bostwick Jake Willrich
Pittsburg State Gorillas Tom Anthony 2024186.750186.750 Mark Smith Lynn Nutt / Tyrell Everett Vacant
Washburn Ichabods Zach Watkins 202538.27338.273 Dane Simoneau Kaleb Koch Jarvis Harrod
Charleston Golden Eagles Mountain East Mike Tesch 202583.72783.727 Mike Tesch Alex Daugherty Hunter Becker
Concord Mountain Lions Cody Edwards 202547.36447.364VacantVacantVacant
Fairmont State Falcons Luke Barker 2024139.591139.591 Brandon Lemon Zack Johnson Justice Lucas
Frostburg State Bobcats Eric Wagoner 20223213.7113213.711 Trevor Miller Eric Rhodes Derek Prather
Glenville State Pioneers Jake Casteel 202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
West Liberty Hilltoppers Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
West Virginia State Yellow Jackets John Pennington 20174942.5384942.538 Matt Cavallaro Rashad Jackson Vacant
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats Mike Kellar 202600–8767.565VacantVacantVacant
Wheeling Cardinals Zac Bruney 20193237.4643237.464 Steve McNeely Mott Gaymon Arthur Smith
American International Yellow Jackets Northeast-10 Daniel Chipka 2024615.286615.286 Daniel Chipka Michael Blochowski Dan Wollman
Assumption Greyhounds Andy McKenzie 20184528.6164528.616 Evan Eastburn David Castillo Cody Cruzen
Bentley Falcons CJ Scarpa 202574.63674.636 CJ Scarpa Jeff Moore Brendan Smith
Franklin Pierce Ravens Russell Gaskamp 20191843.2955381.396 Zachary McBride Taylor Ewen Anthony Soza
Pace Setters Chad Walker 2025011.000011.000 Conor Gilmartin-Donohue Roderick Plummer Jake Amsler
Post Eagles Adam Schultz 2022633.154633.154 Adam Schultz Ross Ragonesi Edward Groth IV
Saint Anselm Hawks Joe Adam 20163357.3673763.370 Gage Hayes Joe Adam Chadd Braine
Southern Connecticut Fighting Owls Joe Loth 202546.400137115.544 John Weiss Rob Eggerling Vacant
Augustana Vikings Northern Sun Jerry Olszewski 20139047.65712265.652 Andrew Loudenback Mark Sipple Chase King
Bemidji State Beavers Brent Bolte 20167533.6947533.694 Jordan Hein Joe Ford Austin Brown / Shevin Smith Jr.
Concordia Golden Bears Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Jamestown Jimmies Brian Mistro [3] 20191557.2081557.208 Shane Kelly Shane Clancy Tom Dosch
Mary Marauders Shann Schillinger 2023825.242825.242 Taylor Kolste Ben Davis Van Cooper / Eli Alford
Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Curt Wiese 201311429.79712340.755 Chase Vogler Trey Dill Luke Olson
Minnesota State Mavericks Todd Hoffner 201415241.78819469.738 Ryan Schlichte Todd Taylor / Graham Hevel Mitchell Collicott
Minnesota State–Moorhead Dragons Steve Laqua 20117382.4717382.471 Steve Laqua Jesse Currier Abe Roehrich
Minot State Beavers Ian Shields 2023924.2734971.408 Ian Shields Jake Rothschiller Mike Famiglietti
Northern State Wolves Mike Schmidt 20203124.5645837.611 Brayle Brown Mike Schmidt Vacant
Sioux Falls Cougars Jim Glogowski 20231815.5455558.487 Lucas Lueders Spencer Capitani Alex Johnson
Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs Scott Underwood 2022638.1369289.508 Doug Patterson Levi Bullerman Vacant
Wayne State Wildcats Logan Masters 20223113.7053113.705 Brady Rohach Scott McLaughlin D'Mauria Martin
Winona State Warriors Brian Curtin 202565.54565.545 Charlie Cosgrove Spencer Erickson Brian Curtin
Bloomsburg Huskies PSAC Frank Sheptock 20201935.352126116.521 Tim Landis Zach Martin Josh Bernocco
California Vulcans Gary Dunn 20167527.7357527.735 Chad Salisbury Jawan Turner Vacant
Clarion Golden Eagles Raymond Monica 20221429.3269397.489 Larry Wilson Josh Hager Ed Groth IV
East Stroudsburg Warriors Jimmy Terwilliger 20184327.6144327.614 Mike Terwilliger Mike Lackey Matt Hagelgans
Edinboro Fighting Scots Matt Scott 202574.63674.636 Zach Griffith Eric Crandall Vacant
Gannon Golden Knights Erik Raeburn 20202334.40416696.634 Erik Pratt Tony Caljean Jovon Johnson
IUP Crimson Hawks Paul Tortorella 20176723.7446723.744 Frank Cignetti Jr. Jim Smith Brett Brice
Kutztown Golden Bears Jim Clements 201410329.78014953.738 Marcel Quarterman Eric Fargo Gordon Winicov
Lock Haven Bald Eagles Joe Battaglia 202565.54565.545 Joe Battaglia Michael Derasmo Nick Vorhees
Millersville Marauders Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Seton Hill Griffins Kevin May 202547.36447.364 Blaise Holzer VacantVacant
Shepherd Rams Ernie McCook 20186622.7506622.750 Tom Clark Josh Kline Luke Wright
Shippensburg Raiders Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Slippery Rock Shawn Lutz 20168825.7798825.779 Joe Marella Domenick Razzano Cedric Whitaker
West Chester Golden Rams Duke Greco 2024813.3819928.780 Bill Zwaan Jr. Nick Brady Gerald Toney
Adams State Grizzlies Rocky Mountain Levi Gallas 2025011.000011.000 Chase Kyser Levi Gallas Caleb Kizewski
Black Hills State Yellow Jackets Josh Breske 20202631.4562631.456 Dave Schramm JB Brown Vacant
Chadron State Eagles Jay Long 20127968.5379483.531 Micah Smith Clint Sasse Wes Coomes
Colorado Mesa Mavericks Miles Kochevar 20222320.5352320.535 Trevor Wikre Vacant Levi Suiaunoa
Colorado Mines Orediggers Bob Stitt 202511566.635 [a] 13680.630 Tim Brandon Vacant Yon Boone
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves Phil Vigil 2023287.8003522.614 Jordan Dodge / Neal Davis Caid Faske Mac Alexander
Fort Lewis Skyhawks Johnny Cox 2022538.116538.116 John Grinde Spencer Brown Emmanuel Jordan Bible
New Mexico Highlands Cowboys Kurt Taufa'asau 2024814.364814.364 Drew Thatcher Kurt Taufa'asau Ben Langford / Bryndan McCoy
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers Charlie Flohr 20202930.4922930.492 Ryan Freeman Vance Winter Bo Montgomery
Western Colorado Mountaineers Jas Bains 20117585.4697585.469 Joe McLain Todd Auer Jake Van Groll
Anderson Trojans South Atlantic Bobby Lamb 2024814.36411693.555 James Thurn Brett Hickman Vacant
Carson–Newman Eagles Ashley Ingram 2024166.727166.727 Chuck Petersen Tyler Almond / Antonio Goss Edgar Weiser
Catawba Indians Tyler Haines 20231518.4553751.420 Jordan Softcheck Khanis Hubbard / Tee Overman Jake Vellucci
Emory and Henry Wasps Quintin Hunter 2024175.773175.773 Quintin Hunter Mitchell Walters Mitchell Walters
Lenoir–Rhyne Bears Doug Socha 2024168.6677023.753 Doug Socha Robbie Owens Justin Hilliker
Mars Hill Lions Kevin Barnette 202556.45556.455 Jonathan Surratt Kevin Barnette Vacant
Newberry Wolves Todd Knight 200910877.58410877.584 Cole Watson Stephen Flynn Drew Watson
Tusculum Pioneers Billy Taylor 2024218.100218.100 Wade Lang Teddy Gaines Vacant
UVA Wise Cavaliers Gary Bass 2024515.2503157.352 Tim Ladd Kirby Cannon Vacant
Wingate Bulldogs Rashaan Jordan 2024185.783185.783 Mike Long Travis Knight Vacant
Albany State Golden Rams SIAC Quinn Gray 20232411.6862411.686Vacant Matthew Brown / Chris Cash Elijah Washington
Allen Yellow Jackets Cedric Pearl 2024813.3812754.333Vacant Kienus Boulware Vacant
Benedict Tigers Ron Dickerson Jr. 2024149.6092124.467 Stan Clayton Shea Campbell Jonah Campbell
Central State Marauders Tony Carter 202537.30037.300 Leon Washington Pat Clark Chris Murphy
Clark Atlanta Panthers Teddy Keaton 20241010.5005564.463 Marvin Cunningham L. C. Cole Vacant
Edward Waters Tigers Brian Jenkins 202555.5006036.625 Brian Jenkins Mike Fanoga Alex Collier
Fort Valley State Wildcats Marlon Watson 202546.40046.400VacantVacantVacant
Kentucky State Thorobreds Felton Huggins 20231716.5151716.515 Steve Wallace Earl Chambers Marco Sanchez
Lane Dragons Stanley Conner 2025010.0002255.286VacantVacantVacant
Miles Golden Bears Chris Goode 202538.27338.273Vacant Kenneth Watson Shawn Sellers
Morehouse Maroon Tigers Terance Mathis 2024416.200416.200Vacant George Copeland Saeed Lee
Savannah State Tigers Vacant202600–00–VacantVacantVacant
Tuskegee Golden Tigers Aaron James 20231617.4851617.485 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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