Navigating the expansive realm of college football teams can be overwhelming, given that close to 900 options are available. For aspiring college-bound football players, the journey begins by discerning the nuances between various division levels. This distinction aids families in pinpointing schools that align with their athletic aspirations, academic pursuits, and overall collegiate expectations. Crafting a targeted list is pivotal; thus, diversifying options across divisions ensures comprehensive exploration. Often, student-athletes discover unexpected opportunities when they expand their horizons. It's essential to approach the selection process holistically, recognizing that the perfect fit—athletically, academically, or socially—might emerge from an unforeseen institution. Research remains paramount, ensuring informed decisions that resonate with individual goals and aspirations.
View the complete list of colleges that offer football below.
College football teams in alphabetical order by school
Air Force Falcons
Akron Zips
Alabama Crimson Tide
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Arizona Wildcats
Arizona State Sun Devils
Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Army Black Knights
Auburn Tigers
Ball State Cardinals
Baylor Bears
Boise State Broncos
Boston College Eagles
Bowling Green Falcons
Buffalo Bulls
BYU Cougars
California Golden Bears
Central Michigan Chippewas
Charlotte 49ers
Cincinnati Bearcats
Clemson Tigers
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado State Rams
Duke Blue Devils
East Carolina Pirates
Eastern Michigan Eagles
FIU Panthers
Florida Gators
Florida Atlantic Owls
Florida State Seminoles
Fresno State Bulldogs
Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia Southern Eagles
Georgia State Panthers
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Houston Cougars
Illinois Fighting Illini
Indiana Hoosiers
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa State Cyclones
James Madison Dukes
Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas State Wildcats
Kent State Golden Flashes
Kentucky Wildcats
Liberty Flames
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisville Cardinals
LSU Tigers
Marshall Thundering Herd
Maryland Terrapins
Memphis Tigers
Miami (FL) Hurricanes
Miami (OH) RedHawks
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan State Spartans
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Missouri Tigers
Navy Midshipmen
NC State Wolfpack
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nevada Wolf Pack
New Mexico Lobos
New Mexico State Aggies
North Carolina Tar Heels
North Texas Mean Green
Northern Illinois Huskies
Northwestern Wildcats
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Ohio Bobcats
Ohio State Buckeyes
Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Old Dominion Monarchs
Ole Miss Rebels
Oregon Ducks
Oregon State Beavers
Penn State Nittany Lions
Pittsburgh Panthers
Purdue Boilermakers
Rice Owls
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
San Diego State Aztecs
San Jose State Spartans
SMU Mustangs
South Alabama Jaguars
South Florida Bulls
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Stanford Cardinal
Syracuse Orange
TCU Horned Frogs
Temple Owls
Tennessee Volunteers
Texas Longhorns
Texas A&M Aggies
Texas State Bobcats
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Toledo Rockets
Troy Trojans
Tulane Green Wave
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
UAB Blazers
UCF Knights
UCLA Bruins
UConn Huskies
UMass Minutemen
UNLV Rebels
USC Trojans
UTEP Miners
UTSA Roadrunners
Utah Utes
Utah State Aggies
Vanderbilt Commodores
Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Tech Hokies
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Washington Huskies
Washington State Cougars
West Virginia Mountaineers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Michigan Broncos
Wisconsin Badgers
Wyoming Cowboys
College football teams in alphabetical order by team name
49ers
Aggies
Aztecs
Badgers
Bearcats
Bears
Beavers
Blazers
Blue Raiders
Bobcats
Boilermakers
Broncos
Bruins
Buckeyes
Buffaloes
Bulldogs
Bulls
Cardinal
Cardinals
Cavaliers
Chanticleers
Chippewas
Commodores
Cornhuskers
Cougars
Cowboys
Crimson Tide
Cyclones
Demon Deacons
Devils
Ducks
Dukes
Eagles
Falcons
Fighting Illini
Fighting Irish
Flames
Gators
Golden Bears
Golden Eagles
Golden Flashes
Golden Gophers
Golden Hurricane
Green Wave
Hawkeyes
Hilltoppers
Hokies
Hoosiers
Horned Frogs
Hurricanes
Huskies
Jaguars
Jayhawks
Knights
Lobos
Longhorns
Mean Green
Midshipmen
Miners
Minutemen
Monarchs
Mountaineers
Mustangs
Nittany Lions
Razorbacks
Red Wolves
Orange
Owls
Panthers
Pirates
Ragin’ Cajuns
Rainbow Warriors
Rams
Rebels
RedHawks
Red Raiders
Roadrunners
Rockets
Spartans
Seminoles
Sooners
Sun Devils
Tar Heels
Terrapins
Thundering Herd
Tigers
Trojans
Utes
Volunteers
Warhawks
Wildcats
Wolf Pack
Wolverines
Yellow Jackets
Zips
FAQs
Nearly 900 college football teams are available for aspiring players to consider.
Understanding division levels helps families pinpoint schools that align with athletic goals, academic pursuits, and overall collegiate expectations.
Student-athletes should include a mix of schools across divisions in their list to ensure a comprehensive exploration, as the right fit might emerge unexpectedly.
Broadening the school search can unveil unexpected opportunities and matches that align perfectly with an athlete's goals, whether athletically, academically, or socially.
Research remains paramount, ensuring student-athletes make informed decisions that resonate with their aspirations and needs.