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Best Football colleges in Colorado

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222 coaches recruiting Football in Colorado
Overview

Football colleges in Colorado

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

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  • 4Division I
  • 6Division II

Colorado has 10 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I and 6 in NCAA Division II. The most popular programs are University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, Fort Collins and United States Air Force Academy. Their head coaches are Deion Sanders at University of Colorado Boulder, Jim Mora at Colorado State University, Fort Collins and Troy Calhoun at United States Air Force Academy. 6 schools compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceColorado State University, Pueblo · $13,079Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUnited States Air Force Academy · 14%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Colorado Boulder · 38,799Undergraduate students
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Every Football program in Colorado

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Division I · 4

University of Colorado Boulder logoUniversity of Colorado BoulderBoulder · Big Twelve · Coach Deion SandersColorado State University, Fort Collins logoColorado State University, Fort CollinsFort Collins · Mountain West · Coach Jim MoraUnited States Air Force Academy logoUnited States Air Force AcademyUSAF Academy · Mountain West · Coach Troy CalhounUniversity of Northern Colorado logoUniversity of Northern ColoradoGreeley · Big Sky · Coach Ed Lamb

Division II · 6

Colorado School of Mines logoColorado School of MinesGolden · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Bob StittAdams State University logoAdams State UniversityAlamosa · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Levi GallasFort Lewis College logoFort Lewis CollegeDurango · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Johnny CoxColorado Mesa University logoColorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Miles Kochevar
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Colorado

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Colorado have Football?

10 colleges in Colorado have Football programs: 4 Division I and 6 Division II.

Which colleges in Colorado have D1 Football?

4 colleges in Colorado compete in NCAA Division I Football: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, United States Air Force Academy, University of Colorado Boulder and University of Northern Colorado.

Which colleges in Colorado have D2 Football?

6 colleges in Colorado compete in NCAA Division II Football: Adams State University, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Pueblo, Fort Lewis College and Western Colorado University.

What is the most affordable college in Colorado with Football?

Colorado State University, Pueblo has the lowest average net price at $13,079 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Colorado compete in?

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference has the most Football programs in Colorado.

Who are the Football head coaches in Colorado?

Deion Sanders (University of Colorado Boulder), Jim Mora (Colorado State University, Fort Collins), Troy Calhoun (United States Air Force Academy), Ed Lamb (University of Northern Colorado), Bob Stitt (Colorado School of Mines), Levi Gallas (Adams State University), Johnny Cox (Fort Lewis College) and Miles Kochevar (Colorado Mesa University).

How do I contact Football coaches in Colorado?

There are 222 coaches recruiting Football in Colorado. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Football colleges by division in Colorado

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Football colleges in Colorado

4 schools in Colorado compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Football colleges in Colorado

6 schools in Colorado compete in NCAA Division II.