List of current NCAA Division II football coaches

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II includes 162 teams. Each team has one head coach. [1] As of the upcoming 2024 season, Division II is composed of fifteen conferences: the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), 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 two schools that compete as independents.

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As of the start of the 2024 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, 31 Division II programs will have new head coaches in 2024.

Conference affiliations are current for the most recent 2024 season. All Records are current as of 10pm, 12/21/2024.

Coaches

TeamConferenceHead coachFirst seasonWLW%WLW%Offensive coordinator(s)Defensive coordinator(s)Special teams coordinator(s)
CurrentCollege Career
Barton Bulldogs Carolinas Chip Hester 20201929.3968978.533 Landon Mariani Treiston Burnette Charlie Mauzé
Chowan Hawks Carolinas Paul Johnson 2023317.150317.150Vacant Tony Gilbert Dedrick Payton
Erskine Flying Fleet Carolinas Shap Boyd 2020741.146741.146 Terry Anton Vacant Bryan Newhouse
Ferrum Panthers Carolinas Kevin Sherman [2] 202455.50055.500 Cameron Clark Anthony Konieczka Sam Martin
North Greenville Crusaders Carolinas Nate Garner 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Shorter Hawks Carolinas Zach Morrison 20181554.2171554.217 Blake Robles Harlen Jacobs Ryne Strickland
UNC Pembroke Braves Carolinas Mark Hall 2023138.6192917.630Vacant Colin Neely T. J. Denson
Bluefield State Big Blues CIAA Davon Morgan 202419.10019.100Vacant Curtis Terry Nicholas Pearce
Bowie State Bulldogs CIAA Kyle Jackson 20221614.5331614.533 Matt Goggans Avery Williams Mike Andrews
Elizabeth City State Vikings CIAA Adrian Jones 202500–3545.438VacantVacantVacant
Fayetteville State Broncos CIAA Richard Hayes Jr. 20165329.6465329.646 Kevin Magouirk Dominic Anderson Tyrone Jones
Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls CIAA Maurice Flowers 20221713.5672418.571Vacant Barry Tripp / Chi-Emeke Worthington James Lott
Lincoln Lions CIAA Frank Turner 2023614.300614.300Vacant Demetrie McCray Nate Jones
Livingstone Blue Bears CIAA Sean Gilbert 20201524.3851524.385 JC McDonald Michael Austin / Mark Williams Ebony Kimbrough
Shaw Bears CIAA Lamar Manigo 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Virginia State Trojans CIAA Henry Frazier III 20222110.6779878.557 Rahmann Lee Carlos Fields John Pearce
Virginia Union Panthers CIAA Alvin Parker 20185017.7465017.746 Quinn Brown Edward Pointer Diego Ryland
Winston-Salem State Rams CIAA Robert Massey 20192128.4293672.333 Glenn Reese Markus McElveen Vacant
Ashland Eagles G-MAC Doug Geiser 2023187.720187.720 Tom Stacy Tim Rose Vacant
Findlay Oilers G-MAC Kory Allen 20222310.6972310.697 Kyle Ohradzansky Thomas Rebholz Vacant
Hillsdale Chargers G-MAC Nate Shreffler 202465.54565.545 Brad Otterbein Steve Otterbein Nick Galvan
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers G-MAC Tyrone Young 2022825.242825.242 RJ Wilson Brandon Frase JeMichael Williams
Lake Erie Storm G-MAC David Price 202429.18229.182 Tim Kennedy / CJ Robertson Marquis Smith Macklin Coleman
Northwood Timberwolves G-MAC Dustin Beurer 20231111.5004016.714 Jason Miran Justin Sweeney E. J. Arnold
Ohio Dominican Panthers G-MAC Kelly Cummings 20165635.6155635.615 BJ Coad Vacant Andy Allison
Thomas More Saints G-MAC Chris Norwell 20221518.4551518.455 Bryan Moore Brad Zink Devon Fisher
Tiffin Dragons G-MAC Brett Ekkens 202484.66784.667 Zack Blair James Daniels Cameron Lauck
Walsh Cavaliers G-MAC John Fankhauser 20181950.2751950.275 Jim Purtill Adam Ferback Vacant
Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils GAC Hud Jackson 20114895.3364895.336 Josh Qualls Vacant Gavin Burford
Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys GAC Roy Thompson Jr. 202500–00– Kevin Wewers VacantVacant
East Central Tigers GAC John Litrenta 2023814.364814.364 Rafael Aguilar Vacant Aretavious Hendrix
Harding Bisons GAC Paul Simmons 20177715.8377715.837Vacant Roddy Mote Luke Tribble
Henderson State Reddies GAC Greg Holsworth 202483.72783.727 Evan Lassiter Donte' Colum Will Wagner
Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers GAC Ronnie Jones 2023319.1361450.219 Jason Medrano Jerry Glanville Dax Benway
Oklahoma Baptist Bison GAC Chris Jensen 20124676.3774676.377 Daniel Eaton Gabe Eliserio Vacant
Ouachita Baptist Tigers GAC Todd Knight 1999162102.614190134.586 Jay Derby Vacant Whit Jones
Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm GAC Bo Atterberry 20234335.5518463.571 Rich McGuire Brandon Smith Vacant
Southern Arkansas Muleriders GAC Brad Smiley 20222410.7062410.706 Kyle Washington Dionte Dean Vacant
Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm GAC Dustin Hada 20201533.3131533.313Vacant Indy Siehndel Kenneth West
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs GAC Andrew Rice 202438.27338.273 Boone Feldt Mike Lucas Aaron Jeffreys
Davenport Panthers GLIAC Sparky McEwen 20174037.5194037.519 Devin Russell Adrian McEwen Bart Estola / Lavelle Walker
Ferris State Bulldogs GLIAC Tony Annese 201213721.86713721.867 Steve Annese Tony Annese Jr. / Ryan Hodges Vacant
Grand Valley State Lakers GLIAC Scott Wooster 2023224.846224.846 Ian Shoemaker Jim Louis Jacob Studdard
Michigan Tech Huskies GLIAC Dan Mettlach 2023129.571129.571Vacant Bryan Thomas Phil Milbrath
Northern Michigan Wildcats GLIAC Shane Richardson 2023022.0003963.382 Billy Lindquist Mike DuFrane Vacant
Roosevelt Lakers GLIAC William McKeon 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals GLIAC Ryan Brady 20193322.6003322.600 Brent Bassham Brandon Clayton Joshua Schumacher
Wayne State Warriors GLIAC Tyrone Wheatley 2023517.2271035.222VacantVacant Antwon Robinson
Indianapolis Greyhounds GLVC Chris Keevers 20194712.7974712.797 Michael Engle Rahju Blackmon / Logan Plumley Beau Snuggs
Lincoln Blue Tigers GLVC Moses Harper 2024110.091110.091Vacant Steven Miller Sheldon Tucker
McKendree Bearcats GLVC Jason Rejfek 202456.45556.455 Nick Miller Opetaia Tuiava Mason Keeler
Missouri S&T Miners GLVC Andy Ball 20221121.3441121.344Vacant Corey Sudhoff Owen Jordan
Quincy Hawks GLVC Jason Killday 202464.60064.600VacantVacantVacant
Southwest Baptist Bearcats GLVC Paul Hansen 202500–3022.577VacantVacantVacant
Truman Bulldogs GLVC Kellen Nesbitt 202484.66784.667 Austin Zoda Jeramey Dockery Vacant
Upper Iowa Peacocks GLVC Jason Hoskins 20211232.2731232.273 Heath Parling VacantVacant
William Jewell Cardinals GLVC Jason Ambroson 202456.45556.455 Corey Bethany Kevin Corless Mark Faubion
Delta State Statesmen GSC Todd Cooley 20137546.6207546.620 Jonathan Fletcher Chance Alberswerth Vacant
Valdosta State Blazers GSC Graham Craig 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
West Alabama Tigers GSC Scott Cochran 202500–00–VacantVacant Thomas Fletcher
West Florida Argonauts GSC Kaleb Nobles 2023157.682157.682 Alvance Robinson Kavell Conner Jordan Remsza
Northeastern State RiverHawks Independent Darrin Chiaverini 202429.182139.591Vacant Junior Tanuvasa Jeremy Atwell
Angelo State Rams LSC Jeff Girsch 20194915.7664915.766 Kevin Kilmer Gary Salgado Tyler O'Bryan
Central Washington Wildcats LSC Chris Fisk 20193820.6553820.655 Mike Ferriter Grant Torgerson Jared Gallatin
Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds LSC Kelley Lee 20232926.5272926.527 Andrew McCraw Brandon Perkins Mike Pomfret
Midwestern State Mustangs LSC Rich Renner 202447.36447.364 Kirk Bryant Blake Frazier Vacant
Sul Ross Lobos LSC Lee Hays 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas LSC Scott Parr 202500–00– Brad Wilson VacantVacant
UT Permain Basin Falcons LSC Kris McCullough 2023177.7082610.722 Blake Crandall / Kenny Hrncir Devin Gaulden / Jake Shaw Vacant
West Texas A&M Buffaloes LSC Josh Lynn 2023813.3817363.537 Justin Bane Justin Richter Cody Russell
Western New Mexico Mustangs LSC Billy Hickman 2023814.364814.364 Gavin Lutman Christopher Clift Clyde Logan
Western Oregon Wolves LSC Arne Ferguson 200510996.53210996.532 Brian Harris Vacant Matt Overlin
Charleston Golden Eagles MEC Mike Tesch 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Concord Mountain Lions MEC Cody Edwards 202500–00– Justin Zimmerman Ethan Harris Vacant
Fairmont State Falcons MEC Luke Barker 202474.63674.636 Brandon Lemon Zack Johnson Justice Lucas
Frostburg State Bobcats MEC Eric Wagoner 20222111.6562111.656 Trevor Miller Eric Rhodes Derek Prather
Glenville State Pioneers MEC Mike Kellar 20193027.5268162.566Vacant JJ Mayer Anthony Kellar
West Liberty Hilltoppers MEC Roger Waialae 200598115.46098115.460 Dakota Conwell Jeff Monteroso Vacant
West Virginia State Yellow Jackets MEC John Pennington 20174436.5504436.550Vacant George Shehl B. J. Buckle
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats MEC Dwayne Martin 2021142.023142.023VacantVacantVacant
Wheeling Cardinals MEC Zac Bruney 20192632.4482632.448 Steve McNeely Mott Gaymon Arthur Smith
Central Missouri Mules MIAA Josh Lamberson 20222412.6672533.431 Hayden Hawk / Joe Holtzclaw Rich Wright Adrian Duncan
Central Oklahoma Bronchos MIAA Adam Dorrel 20222213.62911753.688 James Curlee Thomas Pearson / Cody Swanson Vacant
Emporia State Hornets MIAA Garin Higgins 200711384.57416493.638 Vincent Cashdollar Mike LoPorto / Jace McDown Daniel Goodman
Fort Hays State Tigers MIAA Chris Brown 20118958.6058958.605 Tom Ross Cooper Harris Vacant
Missouri Southern Lions MIAA Atiba Bradley 20201530.3331530.333 Colton Meyers Joe Bettasso Vacant
Missouri Western Griffons MIAA Tyler Fenwick 20231211.5226559.524 Todd Throckmorton Erik Johnson Colin McQuillan
Nebraska–Kearney Lopers MIAA Ryan Held 2023814.3644369.384 Colby Ellis Tim Schaffner Jake Mandelko
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats MIAA John McMenamin 202500–74.636 Collin Prosser Chad Bostwick Jake Willrich
Pittsburg State Gorillas MIAA Tom Anthony 202483.72783.727 Kevin Bleil Lynn Nutt Vacant
Washburn Ichabods MIAA Zach Watkins 202500–00– Dane Simoneau Kaleb Koch Jarvis Harrod
American International Yellow Jackets NE-10 Daniel Chipka 202447.36447.364Vacant Michael Blochowski Dan Wollman
Assumption Greyhounds NE-10 Andy McKenzie 20183625.5903625.590 Evan Eastburn VacantVacant
Bentley Falcons NE-10 CJ Scarpa 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Franklin Pierce Ravens NE-10 Russell Gaskamp 20191239.2354777.379 Zachary McBride Taylor Ewen Vacant
New Haven Chargers NE-10 Chris Pincince 20147634.6917634.691Vacant Mark Powell Eric Crandall
Pace Setters NE-10 Chad Walker 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Post Eagles NE-10 Adam Schultz 2022227.069227.069Vacant Ross Ragonesi Vacant
Saint Anselm Hawks NE-10 Joe Adam 20162852.3503258.356VacantVacant Chadd Braine
Southern Connecticut Fighting Owls NE-10 Vacant202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Augustana Vikings NSIC Jerry Olszewski 20138245.64611463.644 Andrew Loudenback Mark Sipple Chase King
Bemidji State Beavers NSIC Brent Bolte 20167126.7327126.732 Jordan Hein Joe Ford Austin Brown / Alex Ney
Concordia Golden Bears NSIC Shannon Currier 20165478.40974113.396Vacant Craig Stern Jake Munkwitz
Jamestown Jimmies NSIC Brian Mistro [3] 20191448.2261448.226 Jason Challeen Shane Clancy Vacant
Mary Marauders NSIC Shann Schillinger 2023418.182418.182 Taylor Kolste Ben Davis Van Cooper
Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs NSIC Curt Wiese 201310427.79411338.748 Chase Vogler Trey Dill John Steger
Minnesota State Mavericks NSIC Todd Hoffner 201414237.79318465.739 Ryan Schlichte Todd Taylor Graham Hevel
Minnesota State–Moorhead Dragons NSIC Steve Laqua 20116579.4516579.451Vacant Jesse Currier Abe Roehrich
Minot State Beavers NSIC Ian Shields 2023616.2734663.422Vacant Jake Rothschiller Mike Famiglietti
Northern State Wolves NSIC Mike Schmidt 20202420.5455133.607 Brayle Brown VacantVacant
Sioux Falls Cougars NSIC Jim Glogowski 20231111.5004854.471 Lucas Lueders Spencer Capitani Vacant
Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs NSIC Scott Underwood 2022528.1529179.535 Doug Patterson Levi Bullerman Vacant
Wayne State Wildcats NSIC Logan Masters 20222410.7062410.706 Brady Rohach Scott McLaughlin Vacant
Winona State Warriors NSIC Brian Curtin 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Bloomsburg Huskies PSAC Frank Sheptock 20201627.372123108.532 Tim Landis Zach Martin Josh Bernocco
California Vulcans PSAC Gary Dunn 20166623.7426623.742 Chad Salisbury Jawan Turner Vacant
Clarion Golden Eagles PSAC Raymond Monica 2022824.2508792.486 Larry Wilson Josh Hager Ed Groth IV
East Stroudsburg Warriors PSAC Jimmy Terwilliger 20183524.5933524.593 Mike Terwilliger Mike Lackey Matt Hagelgans
Edinboro Fighting Scots PSAC Matt Scott 202500–00– Zach Griffith VacantVacant
Gannon Golden Knights PSAC Erik Raeburn 20202224.47816586.657 Blake Stone Tony Caljean Jovon Johnson
IUP Crimson Hawks PSAC Paul Tortorella 20176019.7596019.759 Frank Cignetti Jr. Jim Smith Brett Brice
Kutztown Golden Bears PSAC Jim Clements 20149029.75615653.746 Marcel Quarterman Eric Fargo Gordon Winicov
Lock Haven Bald Eagles PSAC Vacant202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Millersville Marauders PSAC J. C. Morgan 20181550.2311550.231 Jeff Tomasetti Matt Sutjak Dan Beard
Seton Hill Griffins PSAC Daniel Day 20191736.3212648.351 Blaise Holzer Kevin May Vacant
Shepherd Rams PSAC Ernie McCook 20185918.7665918.766 Tom Clark Josh Kline Luke Wright
Shippensburg Raiders PSAC Mark Maciejewski 20118461.5798461.579 KiJuan Ware Mike Burket Vacant
Slippery Rock PSAC Shawn Lutz 20168221.7968221.796 Joe Marella Domenick Razzano Cedric Whitaker
West Chester Golden Rams PSAC Duke Greco 202446.4009521.819 Bill Zwaan Jr. Nick Brady Gerald Toney
Adams State Grizzlies RMAC Levi Gallas 202500–00– Chase Kyser Levi Gallas Caleb Kizewski
Black Hills State Yellow Jackets RMAC Josh Breske 20202323.5002323.500Vacant JB Brown Jonathan Cervantes
Chadron State Eagles RMAC Jay Long 20127164.5268679.521 Micah Smith Clint Sasse Wes Coomes
Colorado Mesa Mavericks RMAC Miles Kochevar 20221715.5311715.531 Trevor Wikre Vacant Levi Suiaunoa
Colorado Mines Orediggers RMAC Bob Stitt 202510862.635 [a] 12976.629VacantVacantVacant
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves RMAC Phil Vigil 2023185.7832520.556 Jordan Dodge Caid Faske Mac Alexander
Fort Lewis Skyhawks RMAC Johnny Cox 2022329.094329.094 John Grinde Spencer Brown Emmanuel Jordan Bible
New Mexico Highlands Cowboys RMAC Kurt Taufa'asau 202429.18229.182 Drew Thatcher Kurt Taufa'asau Ben Langford / Bryndan McCoy
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers RMAC Charlie Flohr 20202622.5422622.542 Ryan Freeman Vance Winter Bo Montgomery
Western Colorado Mountaineers RMAC Jas Bains 20116583.4396583.439 Joe McLain Todd Auer Jake Van Groll
Anderson Trojans SAC Bobby Lamb 202438.27311187.561 James Thurn Brett Hickman Vacant
Carson–Newman Eagles SAC Ashley Ingram 202493.75093.750 Chuck Petersen Tyler Almond / Larry Slade Antonio Goss
Catawba Indians SAC Tyler Haines 2023814.3643047.390 Jordan Softcheck Khanis Hubbard / Tee Overman Jake Vellucci
Emory and Henry Wasps SAC Quintin Hunter 202492.81892.818 Quintin Hunter Mitchell Walters Mitchell Walters
Lenoir–Rhyne Bears SAC Doug Socha 2024103.7696418.780 Doug Socha Robbie Owens Justin Hilliker
Limestone Saints SAC Jerricho Cotchery 202483.72783.727 Lane Knost JR Clark Kellen O'Neill
Mars Hill Lions SAC Tim Clifton 1993172156.524172156.524 Jonathan Sarratt Kevin Barnette Clay Isbell
Newberry Wolves SAC Todd Knight 20099676.5589676.558 Cole Watson Stephen Flynn Drew Watson
Tusculum Pioneers SAC Billy Taylor 202419.10019.100 Wade Lang Teddy Gaines Vacant
UVA Wise Cavaliers SAC Gary Bass 202446.4003048.385 Tim Ladd Kirby Cannon Vacant
Wingate Bulldogs SAC Rashaan Jordan 202492.81892.818 Mike Long Travis Knight Vacant
Albany State Golden Rams SIAC Quinn Gray 2023127.632127.632Vacant Matthew Brown / Chris Cash Elijah Washington
Allen Yellow Jackets SIAC Cedric Pearl 202428.2002149.300Vacant Kienus Boulware Vacant
Benedict Tigers SIAC Ron Dickerson Jr. 202446.4001121.344 Stan Clayton Shea Campbell Jordan Hopgood Sr.
Central State Marauders SIAC Vacant202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Clark Atlanta Panthers SIAC Teddy Keaton 202473.6825257.477 Marvin Cunningham L. C. Cole Vacant
Edward Waters Tigers SIAC Toriano Morgan 20211824.4291824.429 Brian Jenkins Jr. Mike Fanoga Alex Collier
Fort Valley State Wildcats SIAC Marlon Watson 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Kentucky State Thorobreds SIAC Felton Huggins 2023813.381813.381Vacant Earl Chambers Marco Sanchez
Lane Dragons SIAC Stanley Conner 202500–2245.328VacantVacantVacant
Miles Golden Bears SIAC Chris Goode 202500–00–VacantVacantVacant
Morehouse Maroon Tigers SIAC Terance Mathis 202419.10019.100Vacant George Copeland Saeed Lee
Savannah State Tigers SIAC Aaron Kelton 20221218.4003667.350 Nick Trist Johnson Hunter Johnson Hunter
Tuskegee Golden Tigers SIAC Aaron James 20231210.5451210.545 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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