List of defunct college football teams

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This is a list of universities in the United States that sponsored football at one time but have since discontinued their programs. The last season that the school fielded a football team is included.

Schools are split up based on their current athletics affiliation. The affiliation of the football team while it was active may have been different.

NCAA Division I schools

School Team City State Type Last
year
American University Eagles Washington DC Private, Methodist 1941
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Retrievers Catonsville MD Public Research University
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans Little Rock AR Public 1955
Boston University Terriers Boston MA Private, formerly Methodist 1997
Bradley University Braves Peoria IL Private, Independent 1970
California Baptist University Lancers Riverside CA Private 1955
California State University, Fullerton Titans Fullerton CA Public 1992
California State University, Long Beach 49ers Long Beach CA Public 1991
California State University, Northridge Matadors Northridge CA Public 2001
University of California, Riverside Highlanders Riverside CA Public 1975
University of California, San Diego Tritons La Jolla CA Public 1968
University of California, Santa Barbara Gauchos Santa Barbara CA Public 1991
Canisius University Golden Griffins Buffalo NY Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 2002
College of Charleston Cougars Charleston SC Public 1923
Creighton University Bluejays Omaha NE Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1942
University of Denver Pioneers Denver CO Private, Methodist founding 1960
DePaul University Blue Demons Chicago IL Private, Catholic (Vincentian) 1938
University of Detroit Mercy Titans Detroit MI Private, Catholic (Jesuit/Sisters of Mercy) 1964
Drexel University Dragons Philadelphia PA Private, non-sectarian 1973
University of Evansville Purple Aces Evansville IN Private, Methodist 1997
Fairfield University Stags Fairfield CT Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 2002
George Washington University Colonials Washington DC Private, non-sectarian 1966
Gonzaga University Bulldogs Spokane WA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1941
High Point University Panthers High Point NC Private, Methodist 1950
Hofstra University Pride Hempstead NY Private, non-sectarian 2009
University of Illinois Chicago Chikas Chicago IL Public 1973
Iona University Gaels New Rochelle NY Private, Catholic (Christian Brothers) 2008
Jacksonville University Dolphins Jacksonville FL Private 2019
La Salle University Explorers Philadelphia PA Private, Catholic (Lasallian) 2007
Long Island University Blackbirds Brooklyn NY Private, non-sectarian 1940
Loyola Marymount University Lions Los Angeles CA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1951
Loyola University Chicago Ramblers Chicago IL Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1930
Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds Baltimore MD Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1933
Manhattan University Jaspers Riverdale NY Private, Catholic (Lasallian) 1942
Marquette University Golden Avalanche Milwaukee WI Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1960
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Princess Anne MD Public 1979
University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks Lowell MA Public 2002
Mount Saint Mary's University Mountaineers Emmitsburg MD Private, Catholic 1950
University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Omaha NE Public 2010
Niagara University Purple Eagles Lewiston NY Private, Catholic (Vincentian) 1950
University of North Carolina at Asheville Bulldogs Asheville NC Public 1953
Northeastern University Huskies Boston MA Private, formerly Protestant (YMCA) 2009
University of the Pacific Tigers Stockton CA Private, formerly Methodist 1995
Pepperdine University Waves Malibu CA Private, Church of Christ 1961
University of Portland Pilots Portland OR Private, Catholic (Holy Cross) 1949
Providence College Friars Providence RI Private, Catholic (Dominican) 1941
Rider University Roughriders Lawrenceville NJ Private, non-sectarian 1951
St. Bonaventure University Brown Indians St. Bonaventure NY Private, Catholic (Franciscan) 1951
St. John's University Red Storm Queens NY Private, Catholic (Vincentian) 2002
Saint Joseph's University Hawks Philadelphia PA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1939
Saint Louis University Billikens St. Louis MO Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1949
Saint Mary's College of California Gaels Moraga CA Private, Catholic (Christian Brothers) 2003
Saint Peter's University Peacocks Jersey City NJ Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 2006
University of San Francisco Dons San Francisco CA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1971
Santa Clara University Broncos Santa Clara CA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1992
Seton Hall University Pirates South Orange NJ Private, Catholic (diocesan) 1981
Siena University Saints Loudonville NY Private, Catholic (Franciscan) 2003
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Tarpons Corpus Christi TX Public 1965
University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks Arlington TX Public 1985
University of Vermont Catamounts Burlington VT Public 1974
Wichita State University Shockers Wichita KS Public 1986
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Panthers Milwaukee WI Public 1974
Xavier University Musketeers Cincinnati OH Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1973
  1. The campus mailing address is Baltimore.
  2. UALR, now branded athletically as Little Rock, fielded a football team when it was known as Little Rock Junior College.
  3. It may be inexact.
  4. Long Beach State now officially brands its athletic program as "The Beach" (or "Long Beach State Beach"), but it did not fully adopt the new branding until 2020–21, long after the demise of football.
  5. Under head coach Walt Hackett, UC San Diego football went 0–7 in its first and only season in 1968.
  6. The campus has a Santa Barbara mailing address but is physically in the unincorporated community of Isla Vista.
  7. Was known as Canisius College when football was discontinued.
  8. In 1990, Detroit merged with Mercy College to form the University of Detroit Mercy. Despite the new institutional name, the athletic program did not adopt "Detroit Mercy" until 2017.
  9. George Washington did not adopt its current nickname of "Revolutionaries" until 2023, long after the demise of football.
  10. From 1965–1982, UIC was known as University of Illinois at Chicago Circle. In September 1982, UICC merged with the University of Illinois at the Medical Center, and the consolidated university was renamed the University of Illinois Chicago.
  11. After its consolidation with the University of Illinois at the Medical Center in 1982, students from both UICC and the Medical Center voted to change the athletic nickname to Flames.
  12. Was known as Iona College when football was discontinued.
  13. At the time this program was active, Long Island University consisted only of what is now the school's Brooklyn campus. LIU opened what is now known as the Post campus in 1951, and the two campuses maintained separate athletic programs until 2019. The Post campus added football in 1957, competing in the NCAA College Division; when the College Division was split into Division II and Division III in 1973, Post became part of Division II. It then spent more than a decade shuttling between Divisions II and III until aligning permanently with D-II in 1986. Post continued playing in D-II until LIU merged its two athletic programs in July 2019. Following the athletic merger, the Post football team became the new LIU football team, competing as the LIU Sharks.
  14. Was known as Loyola University of Los Angeles (Loyola–Los Angeles) when playing football.
  15. Marquette used the "Golden Avalanche" nickname for football, though also used "Warriors" for other sports. After the demise of football, "Warriors" became the sole nickname until the current nickname of "Golden Eagles" was adopted in 1994.
  16. Was known as Maryland State College until 1970.
  17. The campus has a Princess Anne mailing address but is physically in unincorporated Somerset County.
  18. The campus has an Emmitsburg mailing address but is physically in unincorporated Frederick County.
  19. The campus mailing address is "Niagara University".
  20. UNCA was known as Asheville–Biltmore College when it last competed in football.
  21. The campus has a Malibu mailing address but is physically in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
  22. Was known as Siena College when football was dicontinued.
  23. Was known as University of Corpus Christi when football was discontinued.

NCAA Division II schools

School Team City State Type Last
year
Adelphi University Panthers Garden City NY Private, independent 1953
University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks Fairbanks AK Public (University of Alaska) 1952
Azusa Pacific University Cougars Azusa CA Private, Christian (interdenominational) 2020
University of Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport CT Private, independent 1975
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Lumberjacks Arcata CA Public (California State University) 2018
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Broncos Pomona CA Public (California State University) 1985
California State University, Chico Wildcats Chico CA Public (California State University) 1996
California State University, East Bay Pioneers Hayward CA Public (California State University) 1993
California State University, Los Angeles Diablos Los Angeles CA Public (California State University) 1977
Cameron University Aggies Lawton OK Public (The University of Oklahoma system) 1992
Cedarville University Yellow Jackets Cedarville OH Private, Baptist 1953
Christian Brothers University Buccaneers Memphis TN Private, Catholic (Christian Brothers) 1922
Claflin University Panthers Orangeburg SC Private, Methodist (HBCU) 1965
Davis & Elkins College Senators Elkins WV Private, Presbyterian 1962
University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Washington DC Public (HBCU) 1990
Drury University Panthers Springfield MO Private, Disciples of Christ 1932
Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Melbourne FL Private, independent 2019
Florida Southern College Moccasins Lakeland FL Private, Methodist 1935
Lake Superior State University Lakers Sault Ste. Marie MI Public 1950
Lees–McRae College Bobcats Banner Elk NC Private, Presbyterian 1993
LeMoyne–Owen College Magicians Memphis TN Private, United Church of Christ (HBCU) 1950
Lewis University Flyers Romeoville IL Private, Catholic (Lasallian) 1956
Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters Harrogate TN Private, independent 1931
Lubbock Christian University Chaparrals Lubbock TX Private, Churches of Christ 1982
Malone University Pioneers Canton OH Private, Quaker (Evangelical Friends Church - Eastern Region) 2018
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Mountaineers Mansfield PA Public (PASSHE) 2006
Menlo College Oaks Atherton CA Private, independent 2014
University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles Crookston MN Public (University of Minnesota System) 2019
Mississippi College Choctaws Clinton MS Private university 2024
Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets Billings MT Public (Montana University System) 1978
University of North Georgia Saints Dahlonega GA Public (Military college; University System of Georgia) 1931
Northwood University Timberwolves Midland MI Private, Independent 1971
Regis University Rangers Denver CO Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1942
Queens College, City University of New York Silver Knights Queens NY Public (City University of New York) 1974
Rollins College Tars Winter Park FL Private, originally Congregationalist 1949
St. Cloud State University Huskies St. Cloud MN Public (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) 2019
Saint Leo University Lions Saint Leo FL Private, Catholic (Benedictine) 1980
St. Mary's University, Texas Rattlers San Antonio TX Private, Catholic (Marianist) 1941
Saint Martin's University Rangers Lacey WA Private, Catholic (Benedictine) 1951
Saint Michael's College Purple Knights Colchester VT Private, Catholic (Society of Saint Edmund) 1953
San Francisco State University Gators San Francisco CA Public (California State University) 1994
Simon Fraser University Red Leafs Burnaby BC Public (Canadian) 2022
Sonoma State University Cossacks Rohnert Park CA Public (California State University) 1996
Spring Hill College Badgers Mobile AL Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1941
University of Tampa Spartans Tampa FL Private, independent 1974
Thomas Jefferson University Rams Philadelphia PA Private, independent 1900
Union University Bulldogs Jackson TN Private, Baptist (Tennessee Baptist Convention) 1952
Vanguard University Lions Costa Mesa CA Private, Assemblies of God 1961
Western Washington University Vikings Bellingham WA Public 2008
Westminster University Parsons Salt Lake City UT Private, originally Presbyterian 1978
  1. Azusa Pacific will reinstate football in 2026, when it begins reclassifying to NCAA Division III.
  2. Was known as Humboldt State University when the football program was discontinued in 2018.
  3. Was known as California State University, Hayward when the football program was discontinued.
  4. Eliminated in 2020 as a cost-saving measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. Mansfield began play in sprint football in 2008.
  6. Was known as Eastern Montana College when the football program was discontinued.
  7. Was known as North Georgia College when the football program was discontinued in 1931.
  8. UNG athletics programs now known as the Nighthawks.
  9. Despite the fact that Simon Fraser is a Canadian school, they are an NCAA Division II member. They are the only Canadian school member of the NCAA.
  10. Sonoma State's athletic program now uses the nickname Seawolves.
  11. The athletic program is now known as Jefferson, reflecting the 2017 merger of Philadelphia University with Thomas Jefferson University.
  12. Was known as Southern California College when the football program was discontinued in 1961.
  13. Was known as Westminster College when the football program was discontinued in 1978.

NCAA Division III schools

School Team City State Type Last
year
Aurora University Spartans Aurora IL Private, originally Advent Christian Church 1952
Arcadia University Knights Glenside PA Private, Presbyterian 1904
Bard College Raptors Annandale-on-Hudson NY Private, Episcopal Church 1924
Blackburn College Beavers Carlinville IL Private, Presbyterian 2008
Brandeis University Judges Waltham MA Private, nonsectarian 1959
Brooklyn College Bulldogs Brooklyn NY Public (City University of New York) 1990
California Institute of Technology Beavers Pasadena CA Private, independent 1993
Clarkson University Golden Knights Potsdam NY Private, independent 1952
Colorado College Tigers Colorado Springs CO Private, originally Presbyterian 2008
Farmingdale State College Rams Farmingdale NY Public (State University of New York) 1937
Franciscan University of Steubenville Barons Steubenville OH Private, Catholic (Franciscan) 1949
Haverford College Fords Haverford PA Private, originally Quaker 1971
Keene State College Owls Keene NH Public (University System of New Hampshire) 1929
Maranatha Baptist University Sabercats Watertown WI Private, Baptist 2015
University of Massachusetts Boston Beacons Dorchester MA Public (UMass System) 2000
New Jersey City University Gothic Knights Jersey City NJ Public 2002
City College of New York Beavers New York City NY Public 1951
New York University Violets New York City NY Private, originally Presbyterian 1952
State University of New York at Fredonia Blue Devils Fredonia NY Public (State University of New York) 1916
State University of New York at Geneseo Knights Geneseo NY Public (State University of New York) 1913
State University of New York at New Paltz Hawks New Paltz NY Public (State University of New York) 1936
State University of New York at Oswego Lakers Oswego NY Public (State University of New York) 1976
State University of New York at Plattsburgh Cardinals Plattsburgh NY Public (State University of New York) 1978
State University of New York at Potsdam Bears Potsdam NY Public (State University of New York) 1903
Northland College LumberJacks Ashland WI Private, originally Congregationalist 1975
Occidental College Tigers Los Angeles CA Private, originally Presbyterian 2019
Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels Brookhaven GA Private, originally Presbyterian 1940
University of the Ozarks Eagles Clarksville AR Private, Presbyterian 1967
Piedmont University Lions Demorest GA Private, United Church of Christ 1940
Principia College Panthers Elsah IL Private, Christian Science 2008
Ramapo College Roadrunners Mahwah NJ Public 1992
Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers Henrietta NY Private, Independent 1977
Roger Williams University Hawks Bristol RI Private, Independent 1987
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cardinals Winona MN Private, Catholic (Lasallian) 1954
University of Scranton Royals Scranton PA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1960
Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks Hoboken NJ Private, independent 1924
Swarthmore College Garnet Swarthmore PA Private, originally Quaker 2000
Transylvania University Pioneers Lexington KY Private, Disciples of Christ 1941
Washington College Shoremen Chestertown MD Private, independent 1950
Whitman College Blues Walla Walla WA Private, originally Congregationalist 1976
Whittier College Poets Whittier CA Private, originally Quaker 2022
University of Wisconsin–Superior Yellowjackets Superior WI Public (University of Wisconsin System) 1992
  1. Was still known as Beaver College when the football program was discontinued in 1904.
  2. Was known as State Institute of Applied Agriculture when the football program was discontinued
  3. Was still known as the College of Steubenville when the football program was discontinued in 1949.
  4. Was still known as the College of the Ozarks when the football program was discontinued in 1967.
  5. Was still known as Piedmont College when the football program was discontinued.
  6. Whittier announced its plan to reinstate football ahead of the 2026 season.

NAIA schools

School Team City State Type Last
year
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Golden Stallions Tifton GA Public 1932
Aquinas College Saints Grand Rapids MI Private, Catholic (Dominican) 1951
Bacone College Warriors Muskogee OK Private, Indian (originally ABCUSA) 2017
Dillard University Bleu Devils New Orleans LA Private, Methodist/United Church of Christ (HBCU) 1965
Fisk University Bulldogs Nashville TN Private, originally United Church of Christ (HBCU) 1983
Haskell Indian Nations University Fighting Indians Lawrence KS Public, Indian 2014
Huntington University Foresters Huntington IN Private, Church of the United Brethren in Christ 1949
Jarvis Christian University Bulldogs Hawkins TX Private, Disciples of Christ (HBCU) 1966
Lewis–Clark State College Warriors Lewiston ID Public 1950
Loyola University New Orleans Wolf Pack New Orleans LA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1939
Milligan University Buffaloes Milligan College TN Private, Restoration Movement, originally Disciples of Christ 1950
Morris College Hornets Sumter SC Private, Baptist (HBCU) 1964
Oklahoma City University Chiefs Oklahoma City OK Private, Methodist 1950
Oregon Institute of Technology Owls Klamath Falls OR Public 1992
Paul Quinn College Tigers Dallas TX Private, Methodist (HBCU) 2006
Philander Smith University Panthers Little Rock AR Private, Methodist (HBCU) 1964
Rust College Bearcats Holly Springs MS Private, Methodist (HBCU) 1964
Stillman College Tigers Tuscaloosa AL Private, Presbyterian (HBCU) 2015
Talladega College Tornadoes Talladega AL Private, United Church of Christ (HBCU) 1940
Tennessee Wesleyan University Bulldogs Athens TN Private, Methodist 1993
Tougaloo College Bulldogs Tougaloo MS Private, United Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ (HBCU) 1960
West Virginia University Institute of Technology Golden Bears Montgomery WV Public 2011
Wilberforce University Bulldogs Wilberforce OH Private, African Methodist Episcopal (HBCU) 1944
Wiley University Wildcats Marshall TX Private, Methodist (HBCU) 1968
William Carey University Crusaders Hattiesburg MS Private, Baptist 1955
Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush New Orleans LA Private, Catholic (Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, HBCU) 1959
York University Panthers York NE Private, Churches of Christ 1953
  1. Was known as the Georgia State College for Men when its football program was discontinued in 1932.
  2. Was known as Huntington College when the football program was discontinued in 1949.
  3. Was known as Jarvis Christian College when the football program was discontinued in 1966.
  4. Was known as Northern Idaho College of Education when the football program was discontinued in 1950.
  5. Was known as Milligan College when the football program was discontinued in 1950.
  6. Was known as Philander Smith College when the football program was discontinued in 1964.
  7. Was known as Tennessee Wesleyan College when the football program was discontinued in 1993.
  8. WVU Tech did not start its move to its current campus in Beckley until 2016. The athletic program did not move until the campus move was completed in 2017.
  9. Was known as Wiley College when the football program was discontinued in 1968.
  10. Was known as York College when the football program was discontinued in 1953.

USCAA schools

School Team City State Type Last
year
Andrews University Cardinals Berrien Springs MI Private, Seventh-Day Adventist 1926
Webb Institute Webbies New York City NY Private, independent 1931
  1. Was known as Battle Creek College when its football program was discontinued in 1926.

NCCAA schools

School Team City State Last
year
Paine College Lions Augusta GA 2013
Simmons College of Kentucky Falcons Louisville KY 1951
Trinity Bible College Lions Ellendale ND 2019
  1. Was known as Louisville Municipal College when its football program was discontinued in 1951.

NJCAA schools

School Team City State Last
year
Brigham Young University–Idaho Vikings Rexburg Idaho 2001
Columbia Basin College Hawks Pasco Washington
Everett Community College Trojans Everett Washington
Gooding College Bobcats Gooding Idaho
Lassen Community College Cougars Susanville California
Northland Community Technical College Pioneers Thief River Falls Minnesota 2019
Olympic College Rangers Bremerton Washington
Shoreline Community College Dolphins Shoreline Washington
South Georgia State College Hawks Douglas GA 1940
Treasure Valley Community College Chukars Ontario Oregon
Utah State University Eastern Eagles Price Utah
Wenatchee Valley College Knights Wenatchee Washington
Yakima Valley College Yaks Yakima Washington 1963

Schools without athletics

School City State Last
Year
Athens State University Athens Alabama 1949
Atlantic University Virginia Beach Virginia 1930
University of Baltimore Baltimore Maryland 1935
Champlain College Burlington Vermont 1953
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney Pennsylvania 2017
Cooper Union New York City New York 1933
Knoxville College Knoxville Tennessee 1997
Morris Brown College Atlanta Georgia 2003
New York Institute of Technology New York City New York 1983
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago Illinois 1988
Midlands Technical College Columbia South Carolina 1966
Quantico Marines Quantico Virginia 1972
Polytechnic University of New York New York City New York 1902
Reed College Portland Oregon 1952
St. Francis College Brooklyn New York 1935
Selma University Selma Alabama 1940
U.S. International University San Diego California 1980
  1. Cheyney still field varsity teams in some sports but they compete as Independent without any affiliation.
  2. Was known as South Carolina Trade when its football program was discontinued in 1966.
  3. Polytechnic is now the engineering school of New York University, and was known informally as "NYU Poly". The NYU Poly athletic program merged into that of NYU effective with the 2014–15 school year.
  4. Now known as Alliant International University.

Closed or merged schools

School City State Last
Year 		Status
Alabama Presbyterian College Anniston Alabama 1917 Closed in 1918
Alderson Broaddus University Philippi West Virginia 2022 Closed in 2023
Alliance College Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania 1949 Closed in 1987
Arnold College New Haven Connecticut 1953 Closed in 1953
Becker College Worcester Massachusetts 2020 Closed in 2021
Birmingham–Southern College Birmingham Alabama 2023 Closed in 2024
Bishop College Dallas Texas 1986 Closed in 1988
Boston State College Boston Massachusetts 1974 Closed in 1982
Broaddus College Philippi West Virginia 1921 Closed in 1932
Canterbury College (Indiana) Danville Indiana 1950 Closed in 1951
Carlisle Indian Industrial School Carlisle Pennsylvania 1917 Closed in 1918
Cincinnati Christian University Cincinnati Ohio 2019 Closed in 2019
Clarke Memorial College Newton Mississippi 1933 Closed in 1992
Clarks Summit University Clarks Summit Pennsylvania 2024 Closed in 2024
Concordia College Alabama Selma Alabama 2015 Closed in 2018
Dana College Blair Nebraska 2009 Closed in 2010
Daniel Baker College Brownwood Texas 1951 Closed in 1952
Detroit Institute of Technology Detroit Michigan 1951 Closed in 1981
College of Emporia Emporia Kansas 1972 Closed in 1974
Federal City College Washington District of Columbia 1974 Closed in 1974
Finlandia University Hancock Michigan 2022 Closed in 2023
Fort Lauderdale College Fort Lauderdale Florida 1981 Closed in 2015
Frederick College Portsmouth Virginia 1967 Closed in 1968
Hiram Scott College Scottsbluff Nebraska 1970 Closed in 1970
Iowa Wesleyan University Mount Pleasant Iowa 2022 Closed in 2023
Lambuth University Jackson Tennessee 2010 Closed in 2011
Leland College Baker Louisiana 1959 Closed in 1960
Lindenwood University – Belleville Belleville Illinois 2018 Closed in 2020
Long Island University Post Brookville New York 2018 Closed in 2019
MacMurray College Jacksonville Illinois 2019 Closed in 2020
Middle Georgia College Cochran Georgia 1961 Closed in 2013
Milton College Milton Wisconsin 1981 Closed in 1982
Mississippi Industrial College Holly Springs Mississippi 1964 Closed in 1982
Morthland College West Frankfort Illinois 2016 Closed in 2018
Mount Ida College Newton Massachusetts 2017 Closed in 2018
Nebraska Central College Central City Nebraska 1951 Closed in 1953
New Bedford Textile Dartmouth Massachusetts 1950 Closed in 1964
Norman College Norman Park Georgia 1940 Closed in 1971
University of North Dakota–Ellendale Ellendale North Dakota 1971 Closed in 1971
Notre Dame College South Euclid Ohio 2023 Closed in 2024
Panzer College Montclair New Jersey 1950 Closed in 1958
Parsons College Fairfield Iowa 1970 Closed in 1973
Phillips University Enid Oklahoma 1933 Closed in 1998
Pillsbury Baptist Bible College Owatonna Minnesota 1988 Closed in 2008
Presentation College Aberdeen South Dakota 2022 Closed in 2023
Robert Morris University Illinois Chicago Illinois 2019 Closed in 2020
Saint Joseph's College Rensselaer Indiana 2016 Closed in 2017
St. Mary of the Plains College Dodge City Kansas 1991 Closed in 1992
Saint Michael's College Santa Fe New Mexico 1950 Closed in 2018
Saint Paul's College Lawrenceville Virginia 2010 Closed in 2013
Samuel Huston College Austin Texas 1951 Closed in 1952
Shaw College at Detroit Detroit Michigan 1951 Closed in 1983
Shurtleff College Alton Illinois 1950 Closed in 1957
Si Tanka-Huron University Huron South Dakota 2004 Closed in 2005
University of South Dakota - Springfield Springfield South Dakota 1982 Closed in 1984
Southern Idaho College of Education Albion Idaho 1950 Closed in 1951
Sue Bennett College London Kentucky 1997 Closed in 1997
Tarkio College Tarkio Missouri 1990 Closed in 1992
Tillotson College Austin Texas 1950 Closed in 1952
Trinity International University Deerfield Illinois 2022 Closed in 2023
Upsala College East Orange New Jersey 1993 Closed in 1995
Urbana University Urbana Ohio 2019 Closed in 2020
Wesley College (Delaware) Dover Delaware 2020 Closed in 2020
Western Reserve University Hudson Ohio 1967 Closed in 1967
Westmar University Le Mars Iowa 1997 Closed in 1997
University of Wisconsin–Extension Milwaukee Wisconsin 1955 Closed in 1955
Yankton College Yankton South Dakota 1983 Closed in 1984
  1. Merged with the University of Bridgeport.
  2. Absorbed by Paul Quinn College.
  3. Absorbed into the University of Massachusetts Boston.
  4. Merged into Alderson Broaddus University. Alderson Broaddus later reinstated football in Division II in 2013 and added a sprint football team in 2019 before closing in 2023.
  5. Absorbed into Mississippi College.
  6. Absorbed into Howard Payne University.
  7. Merged with the District of Columbia Teachers College and the Washington Technical Institute to form the University of the District of Columbia.
  8. Later known as Florida Metropolitan University and then became part of Everest University system.
  9. Campus absorbed by Tidewater Community College.
  10. The LIU Post athletic program merged with the program of LIU Brooklyn, which did not sponsor football, in 2019. The Post football team now competes as the LIU Sharks.
  11. Merged with Macon State College to become Middle Georgia State University.
  12. Now the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst.
  13. Later known as the New Bedford Institute of Technology and the Southeastern Massachusetts Technological Institute before being merged into the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
  14. Merged into Montclair State University.
  15. Integrated into neighboring Roosevelt University.
  16. Later known as Santa Fe University of Art and Design.
  17. Merged into Huston–Tillotson University.
  18. Absorbed into Union College (KY), now known as Union Commonwealth University.
  19. Merged into Huston–Tillotson University.
  20. Closed its residential campus in 2023, but still offers online undergraduate programs.
  21. Absorbed into Delaware State University.
  22. Merged with Case Institute of Technology to form Case Western Reserve University.
  23. Merged with Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee to form the current University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

International schools

Canada
  • University College of Cape Breton (1990)
  • Dalhousie University (1976)
  • Laurentian University (1971)
  • Loyola College (Montreal) (1974), merged with Sir George Williams University to become Concordia University
  • Macdonald College, merged with McGill University (1973)
  • University of New Brunswick (1980)
  • University of Prince Edward Island (1979)
  • Université du Québec à Montréal (1972)
  • Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (1979)
  • Royal Military College of Canada (1972)
  • St. Patrick's College, merged with Carleton University (1966)
  • Sir George Williams University (1972)
Cuba
  • University of Havana (c. 1958)
Guam
  • University of Guam (c. 1981)
Mexico
  • Borregos Salvajes ITESM Torreón (2004)
  • Cóndores UNAM (1997)
  • Heroico Colegio Militar (c. 1952)
  • LobosUniversidad Autónoma de Coahuila (unknown)
  • Mexico City College (c. 1954)
  • Pieles RojasESIQIE-IPN (1998)
United Kingdom
  • Aberdeen Steamroller
  • Aston Rhinos
  • Cambridge Pythons
  • Dundee Bluedevils
  • Eton (1873)
  • Manchester MPs
  • Strathclyde Hawks

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