December 8th, 2025 8:00am
This column will be updated regularly with the latest head coaching changes in NCAA Division II, beginning in the fall of 2025.
UT Permian Basin (LSC)
Outgoing coach: Kris McCullough - After three years leading UTPB, Kris McCullugh has accepted the head coaching position at FCS Gardner-Webb.
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Clark Atlanta (SIAC)
Outgoing coach: Teddy Keaton - Clark Atlanta issued a statement on Dec. 16 announcing Teddy Keaton was no longer the University's head coach. Reasons for the departure were unspecified.
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Albany State (SIAC)
Outgoing coach: Quinn Gray, Sr. - Coach Gray announced his departure on Dec. 15. He was later confirmed as new head coach at FCS Florida A&M.
Incoming coach: David Bowser - ASU hired David Bowser as head coach on Dec. 24
Findlay (G-MAC)
Outgoing coach: Kory Allen - Findlay confirmed Allen's resignation on 12.14. He departs Findlay after 20 years on staff and four years as head coach. His destination is rumored to be Toledo, as an assistant.
Incoming coach: Tyler Johns - Findlay announced the hiring of alumnus Tyler Johns on Dec. 19.
Central Washington (LSC)
Outgoing coach: Chris Fisk - On Dec. 12 Chris Fisk accepted the head coach position at D1 Portland State
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Saginaw Valley State (GLIAC)
Outgoing coach: Ryan Brady - Two full weeks after the conclusion of the regular season, SVSU terminated Ryan Brady. He led the program for six years and recently completed a fifth straight winning season.
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Northwestern Oklahoma State (GAC)
Outgoing coach: Ronnie Jones
Incoming coach: Jerry Partridge, former head coach at Missouri Western, is taking over at NWOSU
Bowie State (CIAA)
Outgoing coach: Kyle Jackson - Bowie State announced on Nov. 21 that Kyle Jackson's contract would not be renewed. The Bulldogs were 19-21 under Jackson and had losing seasons in 2024 and 2025.
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West Virginia Wesleyan (MEC)
Outgoing coach: Dwayne Martin - On Nov. 20, WVW announced that after three consecutive winless seasons, Dwayne Martin will not be retained
Incoming coach: Mike Kellar - just days after being dismissed at Glenville State, Mike Kellar lands at conference rival West Virginia Wesleyan
Glenville State (MEC)
Outgoing coach: Mike Kellar
Incoming coach: Jake Casteel
Eastern New Mexico (LSC)
Outgoing coach: Kelly Lee - ENMU announced a leadership change on Nov. 18. Kelly Lee was in his second stint as head coach of the Greyhounds.
Incoming coach: Art Briles - ENMU announced the hiring of former Baylor and Houston head coach Art Briles on Nov. 24
Concordia-St. Paul (NSIC)
Outgoing coach: Shannon Currier - CSP announced on No. 17 that Shannon Currier will not be retained.
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Savannah State (SIAC)
Outgoing coach: Aaron Kelton - Resigned on Nov. 14 at the conclusion of his fourth season. He completed his tenure with a record of 16-24.
Incoming coach: Thomas Howard - Savannah State has announced Thomas Howard as new head coach
West Libery (MEC)
Outgoing coach: Roger Waialae - long time head coach Roger Waialae is retiring at the conclusion of his 21st season leading the Hilltoppers.
Incoming coach: Chad Salisbury - West Libery announced the hiring of Chad Salisbury on Dec. 16. Salisbury spend the past nine years as offensive coordinator at California (Pa.)
Shippensburg (PSAC)
Outgoing coach: Mark Maciejewski - "Coach Mac" announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2025 season. At the time of his retirement, he is the longest tenured head coach in the PSAC. A national seach for a new head coach will begin immediately, as of Nov. 10.
Incoming coach: Drew Gallardy - Shippensburg has elevated OC Dew Gallardy to head coach. Gallardy is also a Shippensburg alumnus.
Arkansas-Monticello (GAC)
Outgoing coach: Hud Jackson - Jackson is stepping down from his position as head coach to focus on his role as Director of Athletics at UAM.
Incoming coach: Gary Goff - UAM announced the hiring of Gary Goff on Dec. 11. Goff has prior head coaching experience at Tiffin, Valdosta State and McNeese State.
Winston-Salem State (CIAA)
Outgoing coach: Robert Massey - Massey announced his resignation on Nov. 9, however, he will remain with the program until Dec. 31 to assist with program management and a transition plan.
Incoming coach: Tory Woodbury - WSSU confirmed the hiring of alumnus Tory Woodbury on Dec. 5. Woodbury is a WSSU and CIAA hall of fame player and an NFL veteran.
Northern Michigan (GLIAC)
Outgoing coach: Shane Richardson - After being placed on administrative leave on Nov. 3 for undisclosed reasons, Richardson resigned his position on Nov. 7. He was nearing the conclusion of his third season.
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Millersville (PSAC)
Outgoing coach: JC Morgan - Morgan was relieved halfway through his seventh season with the Marauders. A national search is in progress.
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