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Overview

Football colleges in Texas

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

Programs
55
Coaches recruiting
1,034
  • 23Division I
  • 6Division II
  • 10Division III
  • 7NAIA
  • 9Junior college

Texas has 55 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 23 compete in NCAA Division I, 6 in NCAA Division II, 10 in NCAA Division III, 7 in the NAIA and 9 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Texas, Austin, Texas A&M University and Baylor University. Their head coaches are Steve Sarkisian at University of Texas, Austin, Mike Elko at Texas A&M University and Dave Aranda at Baylor University. 6 schools compete in the Lone Star Conference, the most common conference.

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University of Texas, Austin logoUniversity of Texas, AustinAustin · Southeastern · Coach Steve SarkisianTexas A&M University logoTexas A&M UniversityCollege Station · Southeastern · Coach Mike ElkoBaylor University logoBaylor UniversityWaco · Big Twelve · Coach Dave ArandaTexas Tech University logoTexas Tech UniversityLubbock · Big Twelve
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Texas

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

How many colleges in Texas have Football?

55 colleges in Texas have Football programs: 23 Division I, 6 Division II, 10 Division III, 7 NAIA and 9 Junior college.

Which colleges in Texas have D1 Football?

23 colleges in Texas compete in NCAA Division I Football: Abilene Christian University, Baylor University, East Texas A&M University, Houston Christian University, Lamar University, Prairie View A&M University, Rice University, Sam Houston State University and 15 more.

Which colleges in Texas have D2 Football?

6 colleges in Texas compete in NCAA Division II Football: Angelo State University, Midwestern State University, Sul Ross State University, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, University of Texas Permian Basin and West Texas A&M University.

Which colleges in Texas have D3 Football?

10 colleges in Texas compete in NCAA Division III Football: Austin College, East Texas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University, Howard Payne University, McMurry University, Schreiner University, Southwestern University, Texas Lutheran University and 2 more.

Which colleges in Texas have NAIA Football?

7 colleges in Texas compete in NAIA Football: Nelson University, North American University, Our Lady of the Lake University, Texas A&M University, Texarkana, Texas College, Texas Wesleyan University and Wayland Baptist University.

Which colleges in Texas have JUCO Football?

9 colleges in Texas compete in NJCAA junior college Football: Blinn College, Cisco College, Hill College, Kilgore College, Navarro College, South Plains College, Trinity Valley Community College, Tyler Junior College and 1 more.

What is the most affordable college in Texas with Football?

Trinity Valley Community College has the lowest average net price at $5,015 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Texas compete in?

The Lone Star Conference has the most Football programs in Texas.

Who are the Football head coaches in Texas?

Steve Sarkisian (University of Texas, Austin), Mike Elko (Texas A&M University), Dave Aranda (Baylor University), Sonny Dykes (Texas Christian University), Rhett Lashlee (Southern Methodist University), Willie Fritz (University of Houston), Neal Brown (University of North Texas) and Cris Dishman (Texas Southern University).

How do I contact Football coaches in Texas?

There are 1,034 coaches recruiting Football in Texas. 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 Texas

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