List of current NCAA Division II football coaches

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.

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 6:15pm, 12/13/2025.

Coaches

Team Conference Head coach First season W L W% W L W% Offensive coordinator(s) Defensive coordinator(s) Special teams coordinator(s)
Current College Career
Barton Bulldogs Carolinas Chip Hester 2020 22 37 .373 92 86 .517 Jazz Vinson Quayon Gilbert Charlie Mauzé
Chowan Hawks Paul Johnson 2023 7 24 .226 7 24 .226 Vacant Tony Gilbert Dedrick Payton
Erskine Flying Fleet Shap Boyd 2020 8 51 .121 8 51 .121 Drew Engels Shap Boyd Barry Casterlin
Ferrum Panthers Kevin Sherman[2] 2024 9 12 .429 9 12 .429 Cameron Clark Anthony Konieczka Lawrence Robinson
North Greenville Crusaders Nate Garner 2025 7 5 .583 7 5 .583 Dustin Noller JR Clark Julius Pruitt
Shorter Hawks Zach Morrison 2018 17 63 .213 17 63 .213 Vacant Harlen Jacobs Tim Glanton
UNC Pembroke Braves Mark Hall 2023 21 11 .656 37 20 .649 Mark Hall Colin Neely Brian Frierson
Bluefield State Big Blues CIAA Davon Morgan 2024 4 16 .200 4 16 .200 Keith Willis-Auger Nicholas Pearce Tim Schroer
Bowie State Bulldogs Dawson Odums 2026 0 0 79 72 .523 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Elizabeth City State Vikings Adrian Jones 2025 4 6 .400 39 51 .433 Toryeon Hester Andre George Tyrone Glanton
Fayetteville State Broncos Richard Hayes Jr. 2016 59 33 .641 59 33 .641 Kevin Magouirk Vacant Tyrone Jones
Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Maurice Flowers 2022 27 15 .643 34 20 .630 Maurice Flowers Barry Tripp / Chi-Emeke Worthington James Lott
Lincoln Lions Frank Turner 2023 6 24 .200 6 24 .200 Joel Hirsch Frank Turner Malik Jones
Livingstone Blue Bears Sean Gilbert 2020 20 29 .408 20 29 .408 Marcel Caver Michael Austin / Mark Williams Damani Neal
Shaw Bears Lamar Manigo 2025 2 8 .200 2 8 .200 Lamar Manigo Chip Vaughn Stephen Tate
Virginia State Trojans Henry Frazier III 2022 27 14 .659 104 82 .559 Rahmann Lee Carlos Fields John Pearce
Virginia Union Panthers Alvin Parker 2018 59 20 .747 59 20 .747 Quinn Brown Edward Pointer Diego Ryland
Winston-Salem State Rams Tory Woodbury 2026 0 0 0 0 Calvin Randall Errick Hargrove Vacant
Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils Great American Gary Goff 2026 0 0 70 76 .479 Vacant William Henry Vacant
Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys Roy Thompson Jr. 2025 7 4 .636 7 4 .636 Kevin Wewers Frank Espy Chris Bonta
East Central Tigers John Litrenta 2023 14 19 .424 14 19 .424 Chris Bolden John Litrenta Aretavious Hendrix
Harding Bisons Roddy Mote 2026 0 0 0 0 Bryce Bray Vacant Vacant
Henderson State Reddies Greg Holsworth 2024 16 6 .727 16 6 .727 Vacant Will Wagner Vacant
Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Jerry Partridge 2026 0 0 149 83 .642 Jonathan Heck Vacant Vacant
Oklahoma Baptist Bison Chris Jensen 2012 48 85 .361 48 85 .361 Daniel Eaton Tyler Roberts Vacant
Ouachita Baptist Tigers Todd Knight 1999 169 106 .615 197 138 .588 Jay Derby Brady Carson Jaden Davis
Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm Bo Atterberry 2023 48 41 .539 89 69 .563 Rich McGuire Brandon Smith Vacant
Southern Arkansas Muleriders Brad Smiley 2022 32 13 .711 32 13 .711 Kyle Washington Dionte Dean Vacant
Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm Dustin Hada 2020 17 42 .288 17 42 .288 Dustin Hada Indy Siehndel Kenneth West
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs Andrew Rice 2024 9 13 .409 9 13 .409 Zach Allen Mike Lucas Collin Leyden
Davenport Panthers GLIAC Sparky McEwen 2017 45 42 .517 45 42 .517 Devin Russell Adrian McEwen Bart Estola / Lavelle Walker
Ferris State Bulldogs Tony Annese 2012 151 21 .878 151 21 .878 Steve Annese Tony Annese Jr. / Ryan Hodges / Grant Caserta Jack Schugars
Grand Valley State Lakers Scott Wooster 2023 29 7 .806 29 7 .806 Eli Reinhart Jim Louis Jacob Studdard
Michigan Tech Huskies Dan Mettlach 2023 19 13 .594 19 13 .594 Dan Mettlach Bryan Thomas Phil Milbrath
Northern Michigan Wildcats Matt Janus 2026 0 0 45 14 .763 Boomer Roepke Ryan Bright Vacant
Roosevelt Lakers Bill McKeon 2025 2 8 .200 2 8 .200 Ryan Olson Patton Fitzpatrick Brent Johnson
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals Michael Engle 2026 0 0 0 0 Cole Hoover Jacob Pardonnet Jack Connolly
Wayne State Warriors Terrence Isaac 2026 0 0 28 21 .571 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Indianapolis Greyhounds GLVC Chris Keevers 2019 58 14 .806 58 14 .806 Vacant Rahju Blackmon / Logan Plumley Robert Burke
Lincoln Blue Tigers Moses Harper 2024 3 19 .136 3 19 .136 Moses Harper Steven Miller Kory Vaught
McKendree Bearcats Jason Rejfek 2024 9 13 .409 9 13 .409 Thomas Jenkins / Nick Holeton Opetaia Tuiava Jackson Hall
Missouri S&T Miners Andy Ball 2022 17 26 .395 17 26 .395 Andy Ball Corey Sudhoff Ethan Hudson
Quincy Hawks Jason Killday 2024 12 9 .571 12 9 .571 Kade Warner Dan McKeown Tyler Wilson
Southwest Baptist Bearcats Paul Hansen 2025 3 7 .300 33 29 .532 Paul Hansen Ethan Smith Vacant
Truman Bulldogs Kellen Nesbitt 2024 16 8 .667 16 8 .667 Austin Zoda Jeramey Dockery Vacant
Upper Iowa Peacocks Jason Hoskins 2021 20 35 .364 20 35 .364 Vacant Rhett Mizer Rob Goode
William Jewell Cardinals Jason Ambroson 2024 8 14 .364 8 14 .364 Corey Bethany Mark Faubion Vacant
Ashland Eagles Great Midwest Doug Geiser 2023 27 9 .750 27 9 .750 Tom Stacy Tim Rose Vacant
Findlay Oilers Tyler Johns 2026 0 0 0 0 Blaise Holzer Vacant Vacant
Hillsdale Chargers Nate Shreffler 2024 12 10 .545 12 10 .545 Brad Otterbein Steve Otterbein Nick Galvan
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers Tyrone Young 2022 8 36 .182 8 36 .182 RJ Wilson Brandon Frase Ramond Jackson
Lake Erie Storm David Price 2024 4 18 .182 4 18 .182 Tim Kennedy / CJ Robertson Alex Gray Macklin Coleman
Northwood Timberwolves Dustin Beurer 2023 20 14 .588 49 19 .721 Jason Miran Justin Sweeney E. J. Arnold
Ohio Dominican Panthers Kelly Cummings 2016 61 40 .604 61 40 .604 Vacant Kelly Cummings Eric Copeland
Thomas More Saints Chris Norwell 2022 16 28 .364 16 28 .364 Bill Garvey Brad Zink Devon Fisher
Tiffin Dragons Vacant 2026 0 0 0 0 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Walsh Cavaliers John Fankhauser 2018 25 55 .313 25 55 .313 Jim Purtill Adam Ferback Vacant
Delta State Statesmen Gulf South David Dean 2026 0 0 127 47 .730 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Valdosta State Blazers Graham Craig 2025 6 5 .545 6 5 .545 Graham Craig Greg Harris Aidan Panni
West Alabama Tigers Scott Cochran 2025 5 4 .556 5 4 .556 Carmen Felus Tanner Luker Thomas Fletcher
West Florida Argonauts Kaleb Nobles 2023 25 9 .735 25 9 .735 Donny Baker Kavell Conner Jordan Remsza
Northeastern State RiverHawks Independent Darrin Chiaverini 2024 9 12 .429 20 12 .625 Darrin Chiaverini Jeremy Atwell Vacant
Angelo State Rams Lone Star Jeff Girsch 2019 55 20 .733 55 20 .733 Kevin Kilmer Gary Salgado Tyler O'Bryan
Central Washington Wildcats Scott Power 2026 0 0 0 0 Heath Parling Vacant Vacant
Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Art Briles 2026 0 0 99 65 .604 Vacant Jeff Hulme Vacant
Midwestern State Mustangs Rich Renner 2024 7 15 .318 7 15 .318 Kirk Bryant Blake Frazier Vacant
Sul Ross Lobos Lee Hays 2025 0 11 .000 0 11 .000 Lee Hays Cadron Davis Vacant
Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Scott Parr 2025 5 6 .455 5 6 .455 Brad Wilson Vacant Keith Scott
Texas A&M-Texarkana Eagles Joshua Eargle[a] 2027 0 0 14 16 .467 Vacant Brock Caraboa Vacant
UT Permain Basin Falcons Chris Softley 2026 0 0 0 0 Vacant Josh Bookbinder Vacant
West Texas A&M Buffaloes Josh Lynn 2023 15 17 .469 80 67 .544 Kevin Bleil Justin Richter Cody Russell
Western New Mexico Mustangs Billy Hickman 2023 10 23 .303 10 23 .303 Gavin Lutman Vacant Rahsaan Laurel
Western Oregon Wolves Arne Ferguson 2005 117 99 .542 117 99 .542 Brian Harris Arne Ferguson Matt Overlin
Central Missouri Mules MIAA Josh Lamberson 2022 29 18 .617 30 39 .435 Hayden Hawk Rich Wright Neil Novak
Central Oklahoma Bronchos Adam Dorrel 2022 28 18 .609 123 58 .680 James Curlee Thomas Pearson / Cody Swanson Vacant
Emporia State Hornets Garin Higgins 2007 118 90 .567 169 99 .631 Vincent Cashdollar Mike LoPorto / Jace McDown Cade Harelson
Fort Hays State Tigers Chris Brown 2011 95 63 .601 95 63 .601 Tom Ross Cooper Harris Vacant
Missouri Southern Lions Atiba Bradley 2020 18 38 .321 18 38 .321 Colton Meyers Joe Bettasso Vacant
Missouri Western Griffons Tyler Fenwick 2023 15 19 .441 68 67 .504 Todd Throckmorton Erik Johnson Colin McQuillan
Nebraska–Kearney Lopers Ryan Held 2023 14 19 .424 49 74 .398 Tyler Harris Tim Schaffner Jake Mandelko
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats John McMenamin 2025 9 3 .750 16 7 .696 Collin Prosser Chad Bostwick Jake Willrich
Pittsburg State Gorillas Tom Anthony 2024 18 6 .750 18 6 .750 Mark Smith Lynn Nutt / Tyrell Everett Vacant
Washburn Ichabods Zach Watkins 2025 3 8 .273 3 8 .273 Dane Simoneau Kaleb Koch Jarvis Harrod
Charleston Golden Eagles Mountain East Mike Tesch 2025 8 3 .727 8 3 .727 Mike Tesch Alex Daugherty Hunter Becker
Concord Mountain Lions Cody Edwards 2025 4 7 .364 4 7 .364 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Fairmont State Falcons Luke Barker 2024 13 9 .591 13 9 .591 Brandon Lemon Zack Johnson Justice Lucas
Frostburg State Bobcats Eric Wagoner 2022 32 13 .711 32 13 .711 Trevor Miller Eric Rhodes Derek Prather
Glenville State Pioneers Jake Casteel 2026 0 0 0 0 Nate Mullen Vacant Cade Rohrbough
West Liberty Hilltoppers Chad Salisbury 2026 0 0 0 0 Phil Hamilton Anthony Kellar Jucqui Taylor
West Virginia State Yellow Jackets John Pennington 2017 49 42 .538 49 42 .538 Matt Cavallaro Rashad Jackson Vacant
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats Mike Kellar 2026 0 0 87 67 .565 Vacant Mott Gaymon Vacant
Wheeling Cardinals Zac Bruney 2019 32 37 .464 32 37 .464 Steve McNeely Arthur Smith Vacant
American International Yellow Jackets Northeast-10 Daniel Chipka 2024 6 15 .286 6 15 .286 Connor Floden Michael Blochowski Dan Wollman
Assumption Greyhounds Andy McKenzie 2018 45 28 .616 45 28 .616 Evan Eastburn David Castillo Cody Cruzen
Bentley Falcons CJ Scarpa 2025 7 4 .636 7 4 .636 CJ Scarpa Jeff Moore Brendan Smith
Franklin Pierce Ravens Russell Gaskamp 2019 18 43 .295 53 81 .396 Zachary McBride Taylor Ewen Anthony Soza
Pace Setters Chad Walker 2025 0 11 .000 0 11 .000 Conor Gilmartin-Donohue Roderick Plummer Jake Amsler
Post Eagles Adam Schultz 2022 6 33 .154 6 33 .154 Adam Schultz Ross Ragonesi Edward Groth IV
Saint Anselm Hawks Joe Adam 2016 33 57 .367 37 63 .370 Gage Hayes Joe Adam Chadd Braine
Southern Connecticut Fighting Owls Joe Loth 2025 4 6 .400 137 115 .544 John Weiss Rob Eggerling Vacant
Augustana Vikings Northern Sun Jerry Olszewski 2013 90 47 .657 122 65 .652 Andrew Loudenback Mark Sipple Chase King
Bemidji State Beavers Brent Bolte 2016 75 33 .694 75 33 .694 Jordan Hein Joe Ford Austin Brown / Shevin Smith Jr.
Concordia Golden Bears Joshua Schumacher 2026 0 0 59 25 .702 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Jamestown Jimmies Brian Mistro[3] 2019 15 57 .208 15 57 .208 Shane Kelly Shane Clancy Tom Dosch
Mary Marauders Shann Schillinger 2023 8 25 .242 8 25 .242 Taylor Kolste Ben Davis Van Cooper / Eli Alford
Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Curt Wiese 2013 114 29 .797 123 40 .755 Chase Vogler Trey Dill Luke Olson
Minnesota State Mavericks Todd Hoffner 2014 152 41 .788 194 69 .738 Ryan Schlichte Todd Taylor / Graham Hevel Mitchell Collicott
Minnesota State–Moorhead Dragons Steve Laqua 2011 73 82 .471 73 82 .471 Steve Laqua Jesse Currier Abe Roehrich
Minot State Beavers Ian Shields 2023 9 24 .273 49 71 .408 Ian Shields Darryl McBride / Tommy Langford Mike Famiglietti
Northern State Wolves Mike Schmidt 2020 31 24 .564 58 37 .611 Keifer Price Mike Schmidt Vacant
Sioux Falls Cougars Jim Glogowski 2023 18 15 .545 55 58 .487 Lucas Lueders Spencer Capitani Alex Johnson
Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs Scott Underwood 2022 6 38 .136 92 89 .508 Doug Patterson Levi Bullerman Vacant
Wayne State Wildcats Logan Masters 2022 31 13 .705 31 13 .705 Brady Rohach Vacant D'Mauria Martin
Winona State Warriors Brian Curtin 2025 6 5 .545 6 5 .545 Charlie Cosgrove Spencer Erickson Brian Curtin
Bloomsburg Huskies PSAC Frank Sheptock 2020 19 35 .352 126 116 .521 Tim Landis Zach Martin Josh Bernocco
California Vulcans Gary Dunn 2016 75 27 .735 75 27 .735 Vacant Jawan Turner Vacant
Clarion Golden Eagles Raymond Monica 2022 14 29 .326 93 97 .489 Larry Wilson Josh Hager Ed Groth IV
East Stroudsburg Warriors Jimmy Terwilliger 2018 43 27 .614 43 27 .614 Mike Terwilliger Mike Lackey Matt Hagelgans
Edinboro Fighting Scots Eric Crandall 2026 0 0 0 0 Zach Griffith Vacant Vacant
Gannon Golden Knights Erik Raeburn 2020 23 34 .404 166 96 .634 Erik Pratt Tony Caljean Jovon Johnson
IUP Crimson Hawks Paul Tortorella 2017 67 23 .744 67 23 .744 Vacant Jim Smith Brett Brice
Kutztown Golden Bears Jim Clements 2014 103 30 .774 149 54 .734 Marcel Quarterman Eric Fargo Gordon Winicov
Lock Haven Bald Eagles Joe Battaglia 2025 6 5 .545 6 5 .545 Joe Battaglia Michael Derasmo Nick Vorhees
Millersville Marauders Drew Folmar 2026 0 0 4 7 .364 Vacant Ron Rankin Vacant
Seton Hill Griffins Kevin May 2025 4 7 .364 4 7 .364 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Shepherd Rams Ernie McCook 2018 66 22 .750 66 22 .750 Tom Clark Josh Kline Luke Wright
Shippensburg Raiders Drew Gallardy 2026 0 0 0 0 Brayden Long Vacant Vacant
Slippery Rock Shawn Lutz 2016 88 25 .779 88 25 .779 Joe Marella Domenick Razzano Cedric Whitaker
West Chester Golden Rams Duke Greco 2024 8 13 .381 99 28 .780 Vacant Nick Brady Mike Isgro
Adams State Grizzlies Rocky Mountain Levi Gallas 2025 0 11 .000 0 11 .000 Chase Kyser Levi Gallas Caleb Kizewski
Black Hills State Yellow Jackets Josh Breske 2020 26 31 .456 26 31 .456 Dave Schramm JB Brown Vacant
Chadron State Eagles Jay Long 2012 79 68 .537 94 83 .531 Micah Smith Clint Sasse Wes Coomes
Colorado Mesa Mavericks Miles Kochevar 2022 23 20 .535 23 20 .535 Trevor Wikre Vacant Levi Suiaunoa
Colorado Mines Orediggers Bob Stitt 2025 115 66 .635[b] 136 80 .630 Tim Brandon Scott McLaughlin Yon Boone
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves Phil Vigil 2023 28 7 .800 35 22 .614 Jordan Dodge / Neal Davis Neema Behbahani Vacant
Fort Lewis Skyhawks Johnny Cox 2022 5 38 .116 5 38 .116 John Grinde Spencer Brown Emmanuel Jordan Bible
New Mexico Highlands Cowboys Kurt Taufa'asau 2024 8 14 .364 8 14 .364 Drew Thatcher Kurt Taufa'asau Ben Langford / Bryndan McCoy
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers Charlie Flohr 2020 29 30 .492 29 30 .492 Ryan Freeman Vance Winter Bo Montgomery
Western Colorado Mountaineers Jas Bains 2011 75 85 .469 75 85 .469 Joe McLain Todd Auer Jake Van Groll
Anderson Trojans South Atlantic Bobby Lamb 2024 8 14 .364 116 93 .555 James Thurn Brett Hickman Vacant
Carson–Newman Eagles Tyler Almond 2026 0 0 0 0 Tanner Fleming Vacant Vacant
Catawba Indians Tyler Haines 2023 15 18 .455 37 51 .420 Jordan Softcheck Khanis Hubbard / Tee Overman Jake Vellucci
Emory and Henry Wasps Quintin Hunter 2024 17 5 .773 17 5 .773 Quintin Hunter Mitchell Walters Mitchell Walters
Lenoir–Rhyne Bears Doug Socha 2024 16 8 .667 70 23 .753 Doug Socha Robbie Owens Justin Hilliker
Mars Hill Lions Kevin Barnette 2025 5 6 .455 5 6 .455 Jonathan Surratt Kevin Barnette Vacant
Newberry Wolves Todd Knight 2009 108 78 .581 108 78 .581 Cole Watson Stephen Flynn Drew Watson
Tusculum Pioneers Billy Taylor 2024 2 18 .100 2 18 .100 Wade Lang Teddy Gaines Vacant
UVA Wise Cavaliers Gary Bass 2024 5 15 .250 31 57 .352 Tim Ladd Kirby Cannon Vacant
Wingate Bulldogs Rashaan Jordan 2024 18 5 .783 18 5 .783 Mike Long Travis Knight Vacant
Albany State Golden Rams SIAC David Bowser 2026 0 0 2 16 .111 Vacant Marcus Hilliard Vacant
Allen Yellow Jackets Cedric Pearl 2024 8 13 .381 27 54 .333 Vacant Kienus Boulware Vacant
Benedict Tigers Ron Dickerson Jr. 2024 14 9 .609 21 24 .467 Stan Clayton Shea Campbell Jonah Campbell
Central State Marauders Tony Carter 2025 3 7 .300 3 7 .300 Leon Washington Pat Clark Chris Murphy
Clark Atlanta Panthers Terry Sims 2026 0 0 38 39 .494 Vacant Corey Barlow Vacant
Edward Waters Tigers Brian Jenkins 2025 5 5 .500 60 36 .625 Brian Jenkins Mike Fanoga Alex Collier
Fort Valley State Wildcats Marlon Watson 2025 4 6 .400 4 6 .400 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Kentucky State Thorobreds Felton Huggins 2023 17 16 .515 17 16 .515 Steve Wallace Earl Chambers Marco Sanchez
Lane Dragons Stanley Conner 2025 0 10 .000 22 55 .286 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Miles Golden Bears Chris Goode 2025 3 8 .273 3 8 .273 Vacant Kenneth Watson Shawn Sellers
Morehouse Maroon Tigers Terance Mathis 2024 4 16 .200 4 16 .200 Vacant George Copeland Saeed Lee
Savannah State Tigers Thomas Howard 2026 0 0 0 0 Vacant Vacant Vacant
Tuskegee Golden Tigers Aaron James 2023 16 17 .485 16 17 .485 Harry Williams O.C. Williams Vacant

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Eargle was hired in December 2025.
  2. ^ 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.