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Best Football colleges in Missouri

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Overview

Football colleges in Missouri

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

Programs
23
Coaches recruiting
365
  • 4Division I
  • 9Division II
  • 2Division III
  • 7NAIA
  • 1Junior college

Missouri has 23 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 9 in NCAA Division II, 2 in NCAA Division III, 7 in the NAIA and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Missouri, Columbia, Lindenwood University and Missouri State University, Springfield. Their head coaches are Eli Drinkwitz at University of Missouri, Columbia, Jed Stugart at Lindenwood University and Casey Woods at Missouri State University, Springfield. 5 schools compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, the most common conference.

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Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Missouri

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

How many colleges in Missouri have Football?

23 colleges in Missouri have Football programs: 4 Division I, 9 Division II, 2 Division III, 7 NAIA and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in Missouri have D1 Football?

4 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division I Football: Lindenwood University, Missouri State University, Springfield, Southeast Missouri State University and University of Missouri, Columbia.

Which colleges in Missouri have D2 Football?

9 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division II Football: Lincoln University, Missouri Southern State University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri Western State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Southwest Baptist University, Truman State University, University of Central Missouri and 1 more.

Which colleges in Missouri have D3 Football?

2 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division III Football: Washington University in St. Louis and Westminster College.

Which colleges in Missouri have NAIA Football?

7 colleges in Missouri compete in NAIA Football: Avila University, Central Methodist University, Culver-Stockton College, Evangel University, Missouri Baptist University, Missouri Valley College and William Woods University.

Which colleges in Missouri have JUCO Football?

1 college in Missouri competes in NJCAA junior college Football: Jefferson College.

What is the most affordable college in Missouri with Football?

Jefferson College has the lowest average net price at $7,082 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Missouri compete in?

The Great Lakes Valley Conference has the most Football programs in Missouri.

Who are the Football head coaches in Missouri?

Eli Drinkwitz (University of Missouri, Columbia), Jed Stugart (Lindenwood University), Casey Woods (Missouri State University, Springfield), Tom Matukewicz (Southeast Missouri State University), Josh Lamberson (University of Central Missouri), Kellen Nesbitt (Truman State University), Tom Matukewicz (Northwest Missouri State University) and Paul Hansen (Southwest Baptist University).

How do I contact Football coaches in Missouri?

There are 365 coaches recruiting Football in Missouri. 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 Missouri

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