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370 coaches recruiting Football in Massachusetts
Overview

Football colleges in Massachusetts

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

Programs
29
Coaches recruiting
370
  • 6Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 19Division III
  • 1Junior college

Massachusetts has 29 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 6 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 19 in NCAA Division III and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Boston College, Harvard University and University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Their head coaches are Bill O'Brien at Boston College, Andrew Aurich at Harvard University and Joe Harasymiak at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. 6 schools compete in the Massachusetts State College Athletic Association, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceWorcester State University · $12,778Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveHarvard University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst · 31,726Undergraduate students
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Division I · 6

Boston College logoBoston CollegeChestnut Hill · Atlantic Coast · Coach Bill O'BrienHarvard University logoHarvard UniversityCambridge · Ivy Group · Coach Andrew AurichUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst logoUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstAmherst · Independent Northeast Region · Coach Joe HarasymiakMerrimack College logoMerrimack CollegeNorth Andover · Metro Atlantic Athletic · Coach Jake Blaisdell

Division II · 3

Assumption University logoAssumption UniversityWorcester · Northeast 10 · Coach Andy McKenzieAmerican International College logoAmerican International CollegeSpringfield · Northeast 10 · Coach Dan ChipkaBentley University logoBentley UniversityWaltham · Northeast 10 · Coach CJ Scarpa

Division III · 19

Amherst College logoAmherst CollegeAmherst · New England Small College Athletic · Coach E.J. MillsMassachusetts Institute of Technology logoMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge · New England Women's & Men's Athletic · Coach Brian BubnaSpringfield College logoSpringfield CollegeSpringfield · New England Women's & Men's Athletic · Coach Mike CerasuoloTufts University logoTufts UniversityMedford · New England Small College Athletic · Coach Jay Civetti

Junior college · 1

Quincy College logoQuincy CollegeQuincy · Region 1 · Coach Jason Killday
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Massachusetts

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

How many colleges in Massachusetts have Football?

29 colleges in Massachusetts have Football programs: 6 Division I, 3 Division II, 19 Division III and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in Massachusetts have D1 Football?

6 colleges in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division I Football: Boston College, College of the Holy Cross, Harvard University, Merrimack College, Stonehill College and University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Which colleges in Massachusetts have D2 Football?

3 colleges in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division II Football: American International College, Assumption University and Bentley University.

Which colleges in Massachusetts have D3 Football?

19 colleges in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division III Football: Amherst College, Anna Maria College, Bridgewater State University, Curry College, Dean College, Endicott College, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University and 11 more.

Which colleges in Massachusetts have JUCO Football?

1 college in Massachusetts competes in NJCAA junior college Football: Quincy College.

What is the most affordable college in Massachusetts with Football?

Worcester State University has the lowest average net price at $12,778 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Massachusetts compete in?

The Massachusetts State College Athletic Association has the most Football programs in Massachusetts.

Who are the Football head coaches in Massachusetts?

Bill O'Brien (Boston College), Andrew Aurich (Harvard University), Joe Harasymiak (University of Massachusetts, Amherst), Jake Blaisdell (Merrimack College), Paul Finn (Stonehill College), Dan Curran (College of the Holy Cross), Andy McKenzie (Assumption University) and Dan Chipka (American International College).

How do I contact Football coaches in Massachusetts?

There are 370 coaches recruiting Football in Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts

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

D1 Football colleges in Massachusetts

6 schools in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Football colleges in Massachusetts

3 schools in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Football colleges in Massachusetts

19 schools in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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JUCO Football colleges in Massachusetts

1 school in Massachusetts competes in NJCAA junior college.