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.
December 3rd, 2025 11:00am
This column will be updated regularly with the latest head coaching changes in NCAA Division II, beginning in the fall of 2025. Saginaw Valley State (GLIAC)Outgoing coach:
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.
December 1st, 2025 5:00pm
By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comThe third round of the NCAA Division II playoffs kicks off this weekend, but that’s not the only action on tap. Alongside the playoff games, three bowl matchups will take place on Saturday, featuring teams that were just outside of the playoff bracket.
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.
August 9th, 2025 10:00am
The official watch list for the D2Football.com Elite 100 team will be revealed on Sunday night, August, 10. The team will be unveiled in a special episode of Inside D2Football, airing at 8pm, eastern.
June 6th, 2025 9:00am
Tracking the head coaching changes in Division II football since the end of the 2024 season. Last updated:
June 2nd, 2025 6:00am
Open DatesBelow is the most current list of open dates compiled by D2football.com for 2025 and beyond. Updates and new requests can be sent to Editor Chuck Bitner at [email protected].
April 23rd, 2025 12:00pm
NCAA Press Release: The Division II Executive Board this week approved the expansion of the Division II Football Championship bracket from 28 to 32 teams, starting this year.
April 2nd, 2025 7:00am
Below is a list of statistical leaders in many of the key individual categories tracked by the NCAA, as of the conclusion of the 2024 Division II football season. This does not represent every individual statistical category tracked by the NCAA.