Chuck Bitner earned a degree in Business Administration from Bloomsburg University in 2001. He is employed in the banking industry and lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Alyssa and a family of cats.
In his spare time, Chuck enjoys traveling to football games, home remodeling, reading, sports photography and watching all forms of auto racing.
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.
December 31st, 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. List compiled by D2Football.com staffHarding (GAC)Outgoing coach:
December 20th, 2025 3:30pm
By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comFerris State (16-0) won the 2025 Division II football national championship on Saturday afternoon in McKinney, Texas. The Bulldogs defeated Harding (15-1) by a final score of 42-21.
December 19th, 2025 1:00pm
Portions of this article will appear in the official game program that will be sold at McKinney ISD Stadium on game day. Pick up a copy of the program at merchandise areas located on concourses of both sides of the stadium.
December 19th, 2025 10:00am
Virginia Union’s Curtis Allen Wins 2025 Harlon Hill AwardBy Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comVirginia Union running back Curtis Allen has been named the winner of the 2025 Harlon Hill Award, presented annually to the NCAA Division II Football Player of the Year. Allen becomes the first player in program history—and the first from any CIAA school—to earn the award.
December 12th, 2025 12:30pm
By D2Football.com staffThe stage is set for an NCAA Division II national semifinal showdown in Big Rapids, Michigan this Saturday as defending national champion Ferris State (14-0) hosts Newberry (12-1). Ferris State enters the contest as the GLIAC Champion and winner of the Super Region Three bracket, continuing a dominant run that has propelled the Bulldogs to their seventh semifinal appearance in the past nine years.
December 12th, 2025 12:00pm
By D2Football.com staffSaturday’s national semifinal in Kutztown features two programs that have grown accustomed to deep playoff runs in recent years. Harding, the 2023 national champion, has advanced to at least the national quarterfinals in each of the past three seasons and now makes its second semifinal appearance in three years.
December 3rd, 2025 8:00am
Finalists for the 2025 Harlon Hill Award were announced on Dec. 3 by the Little Rock Touchdown Club, in partnership with the Great American Conference.
November 21st, 2025 5:00am
If you missed any of the Super Region playoff podcasts from our team, here is a single place to catch up with all four. You can also find the pods on YouTube, FaceBook and X.
November 14th, 2025 7:00am
I have been immersed in the world of NCAA Division II football for almost 30 years. In that time, I don’t believe we've had a regular season game day with more at stake that what is on the schedule this SaturdayOnly four of the 16 conferences that sponsor football in Division II have an official conference championship game, but there are five others that have a head-to-head matchup this weekend that will determine outright or shared claims to a conference championship, and the league’s automatic bid to the playoffs.
November 13th, 2025 12:00pm
No. 3 Kutztown (10-0) vs.
October 31st, 2025 1:00pm
By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comWith just three Saturdays remaining in the regular season, every game matters and most especially for the teams vying for post season berths. The week nine schedule is full of critical conference matchups that will shape the conference championship races and impact the next round of regional rankings due to be released on Monday.
October 30th, 2025 2:00pm
By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comA Top 10 showdown highlights the Division II football calendar this weekend, and it’s likely to be the most significant regular-season game in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) this year. Undefeated No.
October 27th, 2025 5:00pm
The Division II Football Championship will be here in just a few weeks. Each season brings new fans and followers to Division II and if you haven't been through a playoff season before, it might be a little confusing to follow the process and understand how the post-season field is formed.
October 22nd, 2025 12:00pm
This Saturday, top-ranked Ferris State (7-0) will host rival Grand Valley State (4-2) in the annual Anchor-Bone Classic, aiming to extend their program-record winning streak to 22 games. The Bulldogs have been dominant all season, leading the nation in scoring offense (53.9 PPG) and ranking third in scoring defense (8.71 PPG).
October 10th, 2025 12:00pm
Earlier this week, The Heisman Trophy Podcast did a full length episode dedicated to Divsion II football. Host Chris Huston visited with Ferris State head coach Tony Annese and Bulldogs quarterback Wyatt Bower to discuss coaching and playing in an elite D2 program.
August 29th, 2025 6:00am
By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comOpening night for the 2025 Division II football season was full of excitement, drama, a few surprises and in some spots, gnarly weather. Here are some of the most notable results from day one…
August 28th, 2025 6:00am
Welcome back, D2 fans. It's been a long eight months since the 2024 season came to a close, but we're back in a big way.
August 25th, 2025 8:00pm
To friends, fans and visitors of D2Football.com: Since 2000, D2football.com has been the go-to resource for news, information, education and discussion on all things involving NCAA Division II football.
August 9th, 2025 12:00pm
By Chuck Bitner, national columnistMost seasons deliver a bevy of coaching changes in Division II and the 2024-2025 cycle was no different. A total of 26 programs will enter the season with a new man in charge.