St. Anselm Announces Plan to Reclassify to Division III

April 22nd, 2026 11:00am

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Saint Anselm College has announced that it will begin a transition to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) in Division III, aligning the College with one of the nation’s most academically prestigious and philosophically aligned conferences. The move reflects a deliberate and mission-centered decision, one that positions Saint Anselm to elevate the student-athlete experience while aligning with institutions that share its commitment to academic rigor, competitive excellence, and holistic student development.

Mountain East Conference Announces 2026 Schedule

April 16th, 2026 12:00pm

By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comEarlier this week, the Mountain East Conference released its 2026 composite schedule. With nine participating members, every team will play an eight‑game conference slate, leaving up to three open dates for non‑conference action. Also of note, the league does expect to leverage Thursday and Saturday night time slots for some conference games.

GSC Loses AQ Status For D2 Football Championship

April 10th, 2026 2:00pm

By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comThe Gulf South Conference has lost automatic qualification status for the NCAA Division II football championship, beginning in the fall of 2026. NCAA rules stipulate that a conference must have a minimum of eight participating members to be granted automatic qualification to the post season tournament.

Western Colorado's Ricky Freymond Turns Sights to NFL

April 8th, 2026 12:00pm

By Kyle Frederickson, The Denver GazetteRicky Freymond put fear into opposing quarterbacks across the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Is the NFL next?

West Florida Announces Reclassification to Division I

April 2nd, 2026 8:00am

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A Look Inside Valdosta State's Spring Practice

March 24th, 2026 12:00pm

By Taylor Viles, WCTV.tvTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Valdosta State football kicked off spring practice in early March, but Tuesday was the first day that media got a chance to come out and catch up with the Blazers.

Open Dates - 2026 and Beyond

March 20th, 2026 6:00am

Below is the most current list of open dates compiled by D2Football.com for 2026 and beyond. Updates and new requests can be submitted to Managing Editor Chuck Bitner at [email protected] 

Division II Coaching Changes

February 10th, 2026 8:00am

This column will be updated regularly with the latest head coaching changes in NCAA Division II, beginning in the fall of 2025.  List compiled by D2Football.com staffTiffin (G-MAC)Outgoing coach:

Division II Punts on Proposal for Five Years of Eligibility

January 16th, 2026 6:00am

By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comIn a vote that occurred Friday morning at the NCAA convention near Baltimore, Division II membership voted to approve a motion to refer proposal no. 2026-6 back to the executive board for further evaluation.