Northern Michigan University Football
Northern Michigan University (NMU) · Marquette, Michigan · Public university
Northern Michigan University Football coaches
Coaches at Northern Michigan University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Northern Michigan University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- nmuwildcats.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 18 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 52% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
- Location
- Marquette, Michigan
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- nmu.edu
About Northern Michigan University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Matt Janus, the Head Coach, leads the Northern Michigan University Football staff of 10 coaches, verified October 2026. Northern Michigan University (NMU) competes in NCAA Division II Football as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. Northern Michigan University is a public school in Marquette, Michigan with 7,409 undergraduates, a 84% acceptance rate and an average net price of $15,707 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Northern Michigan University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Matt Janus, the Head Coach and Boomer Roepke, the Offensive Coordinator. Northern Michigan University has 10 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Matt can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northern Michigan University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Northern Michigan University D2?
Yes. Northern Michigan University competes in NCAA Division II Football, in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Northern Michigan University public or private?
Northern Michigan University is a public school in Marquette, Michigan.
What conference is Northern Michigan University Football in?
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Northern Michigan University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Northern Michigan University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Northern Michigan University Football have?
10 coaches, led by Matt Janus, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Northern Michigan University Football?
Matt Janus is the Head Coach.
When can Northern Michigan University Football coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Northern Michigan University Football?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Northern Michigan University cost?
In-state tuition is $13,374 and out-of-state tuition is $18,996 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,707.
What is the Northern Michigan University acceptance rate?
84% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Northern Michigan University Football coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
