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459 coaches recruiting Football in Virginia
Overview

Football colleges in Virginia

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

Programs
26
Coaches recruiting
459
  • 10Division I
  • 4Division II
  • 10Division III
  • 1NAIA

Virginia has 26 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 10 compete in NCAA Division I, 4 in NCAA Division II, 10 in NCAA Division III and 1 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and Liberty University. Their head coaches are Tony Elliott at University of Virginia, James Franklin at Virginia Tech and Jamey Chadwell at Liberty University. 8 schools compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceNorfolk State University · $9,124Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveWashington & Lee University · 14%Acceptance rateLargest campusLiberty University · 104,327Undergraduate students
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Every Football program in Virginia

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Division I · 10

University of Virginia logoUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesville · Atlantic Coast · Coach Tony ElliottVirginia Tech logoVirginia TechBlacksburg · Atlantic Coast · Coach James FranklinLiberty University logoLiberty UniversityLynchburg · Conference USA · Coach Jamey ChadwellJames Madison University logoJames Madison UniversityHarrisonburg · Sun Belt · Coach Billy Napier

Division II · 4

Virginia Union University logoVirginia Union UniversityRichmond · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Alvin ParkerEmory & Henry University logoEmory & Henry UniversityEmory · South Atlantic · Coach Quintin HunterUniversity of Virginia, Wise logoUniversity of Virginia, WiseWise · South Atlantic · Coach Gary BassVirginia State University logoVirginia State UniversityPetersburg · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Henry Frazier, III

Division III · 10

Bridgewater College logoBridgewater CollegeBridgewater · Old Dominion Athletic · Coach Scott LemnChristopher Newport University logoChristopher Newport UniversityNewport News · New Jersey Athletic · Coach Paul CrowleyHampden Sydney College logoHampden Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney · Old Dominion Athletic · Coach Vince LuvaraShenandoah University logoShenandoah UniversityWinchester · Old Dominion Athletic · Coach Scott Yoder

NAIA · 1

Bluefield University logoBluefield UniversityBluefield · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Dewey Lusk

Other associations · 1

Virginia University of Lynchburg logoVirginia University of LynchburgLynchburg · NCCAA Division II, South · Coach Tim Newman
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Virginia

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

How many colleges in Virginia have Football?

26 colleges in Virginia have Football programs: 10 Division I, 4 Division II, 10 Division III and 1 NAIA.

Which colleges in Virginia have D1 Football?

10 colleges in Virginia compete in NCAA Division I Football: Hampton University, James Madison University, Liberty University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Virginia Military Institute and 2 more.

Which colleges in Virginia have D2 Football?

4 colleges in Virginia compete in NCAA Division II Football: Emory & Henry University, University of Virginia, Wise, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University.

Which colleges in Virginia have D3 Football?

10 colleges in Virginia compete in NCAA Division III Football: Averett University, Bridgewater College, Christopher Newport University, Ferrum College, Hampden Sydney College, Randolph-Macon College, Roanoke College, Shenandoah University and 2 more.

Which colleges in Virginia have NAIA Football?

1 college in Virginia competes in NAIA Football: Bluefield University.

What is the most affordable college in Virginia with Football?

Norfolk State University has the lowest average net price at $9,124 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Virginia compete in?

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference has the most Football programs in Virginia.

Who are the Football head coaches in Virginia?

Tony Elliott (University of Virginia), James Franklin (Virginia Tech), Jamey Chadwell (Liberty University), Billy Napier (James Madison University), Ricky Rahne (Old Dominion University), Russ Huesman (University of Richmond), Van Malone (Hampton University) and Mike London (William & Mary).

How do I contact Football coaches in Virginia?

There are 459 coaches recruiting Football in Virginia. 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 Virginia

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

D1 Football colleges in Virginia

10 schools in Virginia compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Football colleges in Virginia

4 schools in Virginia compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Football colleges in Virginia

10 schools in Virginia compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Football colleges in Virginia

1 school in Virginia competes in NAIA.