University of Connecticut
PopularStorrs, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Division I Independents
28.3k students52% accepted$25.3k net price
Colleges
Best Football colleges in Connecticut
Explore colleges in Connecticut recruiting Football athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our football recruiting platform email every coach for you.
157 coaches recruiting Football in ConnecticutView 40 coaches, led by Jason Candle 
View 12 coaches, led by Adam Lechtenberg
View 13 coaches, led by Kevin Cahill
View 13 coaches, led by Mark Nofri
View 7 coaches, led by Kevin Jones
View 12 coaches, led by Adam Schultz
Central Connecticut State University
RecognizedNew Britain, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Northeast
10k students73% accepted$17.5k net price
Yale University
RecognizedNew Haven, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Ivy Group
15.6k students4% accepted$26k net price
Sacred Heart University
RecognizedFairfield, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Northeast
11k students65% accepted$46.2k net price
Southern Connecticut State University
Somewhat RecognizedNew Haven, Connecticut
NCAA D2 · Northeast 10
9.4k students91% accepted$19.8k net price
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Post University
Somewhat RecognizedWaterbury, Connecticut
NCAA D2 · Northeast 10
16.2k students
Overview
Football colleges in Connecticut
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 11
- Coaches recruiting
- 157
- 4Division I
- 3Division II
- 4Division III
Connecticut has 11 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II and 4 in NCAA Division III. The most popular programs are University of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University and Yale University. Their head coaches are Jason Candle at University of Connecticut, Adam Lechtenberg at Central Connecticut State University and Sean McGowan at Yale University. 3 schools compete in the Northeast 10 Conference, the most common conference.
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Every Football program in Connecticut
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Division I · 4
University of ConnecticutStorrs · Division I Independents · Coach Jason Candle$25.3k net price · 52% acceptedCentral Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain · Northeast · Coach Adam Lechtenberg$17.5k net price · 73% acceptedYale UniversityNew Haven · Ivy Group · Coach Sean McGowan$26k net price · 4% acceptedSacred Heart UniversityFairfield · Northeast · Coach Mark Nofri$46.2k net price · 65% acceptedDivision II · 3
Division III · 4
United States Coast Guard AcademyNew London · New England Women's & Men's Athletic · Coach C.C. Grant22% accepted
Trinity CollegeHartford · New England Small College Athletic · Coach Jeff Devanney$31.8k net price · 29% accepted
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown · New England Small College Athletic · Coach Dan DiCenzo$20.5k net price · 16% accepted
Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury · Freedom Football · Coach Kevin Jones$17.2k net price · 87% acceptedQuestions
Questions about Football colleges in Connecticut
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in Connecticut have Football?
11 colleges in Connecticut have Football programs: 4 Division I, 3 Division II and 4 Division III.
Which colleges in Connecticut have D1 Football?
4 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division I Football: Central Connecticut State University, Sacred Heart University, University of Connecticut and Yale University.
Which colleges in Connecticut have D2 Football?
3 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division II Football: Post University, Southern Connecticut State University and University of New Haven.
Which colleges in Connecticut have D3 Football?
4 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division III Football: Trinity College, United States Coast Guard Academy, Wesleyan University and Western Connecticut State University.
What is the most affordable college in Connecticut with Football?
Western Connecticut State University has the lowest average net price at $17,185 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Football programs in Connecticut compete in?
The Northeast 10 Conference has the most Football programs in Connecticut.
Who are the Football head coaches in Connecticut?
Jason Candle (University of Connecticut), Adam Lechtenberg (Central Connecticut State University), Sean McGowan (Yale University), Mark Nofri (Sacred Heart University), Kevin Jones (Southern Connecticut State University), Adam Schultz (Post University), Mark Powell (University of New Haven) and C.C. Grant (United States Coast Guard Academy).
How do I contact Football coaches in Connecticut?
There are 157 coaches recruiting Football in Connecticut. 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 Connecticut
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Football colleges in Connecticut
4 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Football colleges in Connecticut
3 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division II.
D3 Football colleges in Connecticut
4 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division III.