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254 coaches recruiting Football in Wisconsin
Overview

Football colleges in Wisconsin

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

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20
Coaches recruiting
254
  • 1Division I
  • 1Division II
  • 17Division III
  • 1Junior college

Wisconsin has 20 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 1 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division II, 17 in NCAA Division III and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Wisconsin, Madison, University of Wisconsin, Parkside and University of Wisconsin, Platteville. Their head coaches are Luke Fickell at University of Wisconsin, Madison, Jared Cardarelle at University of Wisconsin, Parkside and Ryan Munz at University of Wisconsin, Platteville. 8 schools compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceUniversity of Wisconsin, Parkside · $10,234Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison · 45%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison · 51,044Undergraduate students
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Every Football program in Wisconsin

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Division I · 1

University of Wisconsin, Madison logoUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonMadison · Big Ten · Coach Luke Fickell

Division II · 1

University of Wisconsin, Parkside logoUniversity of Wisconsin, ParksideKenosha · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Jared Cardarelle

Division III · 17

University of Wisconsin, Platteville logoUniversity of Wisconsin, PlattevillePlatteville · Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Ryan MunzUniversity of Wisconsin, Whitewater logoUniversity of Wisconsin, WhitewaterWhitewater · Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Jace RindahlRipon College logoRipon CollegeRipon · Midwest · Coach Jake MarshallSaint Norbert College logoSaint Norbert CollegeDe Pere · Northern Athletics Collegiate · Coach Dan McCarty

Junior college · 1

Bryant & Stratton College, Wauwatosa logoBryant & Stratton College, WauwatosaWauwatosa · Region 4
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Wisconsin

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

How many colleges in Wisconsin have Football?

20 colleges in Wisconsin have Football programs: 1 Division I, 1 Division II, 17 Division III and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in Wisconsin have D1 Football?

1 college in Wisconsin competes in NCAA Division I Football: University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Which colleges in Wisconsin have D2 Football?

1 college in Wisconsin competes in NCAA Division II Football: University of Wisconsin, Parkside.

Which colleges in Wisconsin have D3 Football?

17 colleges in Wisconsin compete in NCAA Division III Football: Beloit College, Carroll University, Carthage College, Concordia University, Wisconsin, Lakeland University, Lawrence University, Ripon College, Saint Norbert College and 9 more.

Which colleges in Wisconsin have JUCO Football?

1 college in Wisconsin competes in NJCAA junior college Football: Bryant & Stratton College, Wauwatosa.

What is the most affordable college in Wisconsin with Football?

University of Wisconsin, Parkside has the lowest average net price at $10,234 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Wisconsin compete in?

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Football programs in Wisconsin.

Who are the Football head coaches in Wisconsin?

Luke Fickell (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Jared Cardarelle (University of Wisconsin, Parkside), Ryan Munz (University of Wisconsin, Platteville), Jace Rindahl (University of Wisconsin, Whitewater), Jake Marshall (Ripon College), Dan McCarty (Saint Norbert College), Michael Zweifel (University of Wisconsin, La Crosse) and Peter Jennings (University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh).

How do I contact Football coaches in Wisconsin?

There are 254 coaches recruiting Football in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin

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

D1 Football colleges in Wisconsin

1 school in Wisconsin competes in NCAA Division I.

D2 Football colleges in Wisconsin

1 school in Wisconsin competes in NCAA Division II.

D3 Football colleges in Wisconsin

17 schools in Wisconsin compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 17 D3 Football colleges in Wisconsin

JUCO Football colleges in Wisconsin

1 school in Wisconsin competes in NJCAA junior college.