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Best Football colleges in Maine

Explore colleges in Maine 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.

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73 coaches recruiting in Maine
Overview

Football colleges in Maine

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

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Coaches recruiting
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  • 1Division I
  • 6Division III

Maine has 7 colleges with Football programs: University of Maine, Bowdoin College, Bates College, Colby College, Maine Maritime Academy, University of New England and Husson University. Of those, 1 compete in NCAA Division I and 6 in NCAA Division III. The most popular programs are University of Maine, Bowdoin College and Bates College. Its head coach is Matt Coyne at Bates College. 3 schools compete in the New England Small College Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceColby College · $15,163Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveBowdoin College · 7%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Maine · 12,029Undergraduate students
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Every Football program in Maine

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Division I · 1

University of Maine logoUniversity of MaineOrono · Colonial Athletic Association

Division III · 6

Bowdoin College logoBowdoin CollegeBrunswick · New England Small College AthleticBates College logoBates CollegeLewiston · New England Small College Athletic · Coach Matt CoyneColby College logoColby CollegeWaterville · New England Small College AthleticMaine Maritime Academy logoMaine Maritime AcademyCastine · Division III Independents
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Maine

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

How many colleges in Maine have Football?

7 colleges in Maine have Football programs: 1 Division I and 6 Division III.

Which colleges in Maine have D1 Football?

1 college in Maine competes in NCAA Division I Football: University of Maine.

Which colleges in Maine have D3 Football?

6 colleges in Maine compete in NCAA Division III Football: Bates College, Bowdoin College, Colby College, Husson University, Maine Maritime Academy and University of New England.

What is the most affordable college in Maine with Football?

Colby College has the lowest average net price at $15,163 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Maine compete in?

The New England Small College Athletic Conference has the most Football programs in Maine.

Who are the Football head coaches in Maine?

Matt Coyne (Bates College) and Nat Clark (Husson University).

How do I contact Football coaches in Maine?

There are 35 coaches recruiting Football in Maine. 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 Maine

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

D1 Football colleges in Maine

1 school in Maine competes in NCAA Division I.

D3 Football colleges in Maine

6 schools in Maine compete in NCAA Division III.