2024 NCAA Division II football season#Postseason

{{Short description|American college football season}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox NCAA Division II season

| year = 2024

| image = NCAA logo.svg

| image_caption =

| number_of_teams = 162

| regular_season = {{nowrap|August 29 – November 16, 2024}}

| playoffs = {{nowrap|November 23 – December 21, 2024}}

| championship = McKinney Independent School District Stadium
McKinney, TX
December 21, 2024

| champion = Ferris State

| hill = Zach Zebrowski, QB, Central Missouri

}}

The 2024 NCAA Division II football season, part of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level, began on August 29 and ended on December 21 with the Division II championship at the McKinney Independent School District Stadium in McKinney, Texas. Ferris State won the title, defeating Valdosta State, 49–14.

D-II team wins over FCS teams

August 29: Sioux Falls 34, St. Thomas (MN) 13

September 7: Edinboro 23, Robert Morris 21

September 21: Clark Atlanta 38, Bethune–Cookman 37

September 28: Frostburg State 25, Mercyhurst 24

Conference changes and new programs

class="wikitable sortable"

! School !! Former conference !! New conference !! class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref|References}}

Anderson (SC) TrojansNew programSAC{{cite web|title=Are You Ready for Trojan Football?|url=https://andersonuniversity.edu/trojan-football/|website=andersonuniversity.edu|date=22 September 2023 |publisher=Anderson University|access-date=May 29, 2024}}
Erskine Flying FleetSACGulf South{{cite web|title=Erskine Football {{pipe}} Fleet agree to join Gulf South Conference as Football Affiliate Member for 2024 season|url=https://erskinesports.com/news/2023/1/27/erskine-football-fleet-agree-to-join-gulf-south-conference-as-football-affiliate-member-for-2024-season.aspx|website=erskinesports.com|publisher=Erskine College|date=January 27, 2023|access-date=May 29, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Erskine Football {{pipe}} Fleet to be part of rebirth of football in Conference Carolinas in 2025|url=https://erskinesports.com/news/2023/1/26/erskine-football-fleet-to-be-part-of-rebirth-of-football-in-conference-carolinas-in-2025.aspx|website=erskinesports.com|publisher=Erskine College|date=January 26, 2023|access-date=May 29, 2024}}
Lincoln (MO) Blue TigersIndependent (D-II)GLVC{{cite web|title=Lincoln to Leave MIAA After 43 years|url=https://themiaa.com/news/2023/1/26/general-lincoln-to-leave-miaa-after-43-years.aspx|website=themiaa.com|publisher=Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association|date=January 26, 2023|access-date=May 29, 2024}}
Mercyhurst LakersPSACNortheast (FCS){{cite web|title=Mercyhurst University marks new era in athletics with move to Division I|url=https://hurstathletics.com/news/2024/4/4/softball-mercyhurst-university-marks-new-era-in-athletics-with-move-to-division-i.aspx|publisher=Mercyhurst University|website=hurstathletics.com|date=April 4, 2024|access-date=May 29, 2024}}
Northeastern State RiverHawksMIAAIndependent (D-II){{cite web|title=MIAA Approves Northeastern State's Request to Play as an Independent Institution in Football|url=https://themiaa.com/news/2023/11/20/miaa-approves-northeastern-states-request-to-play-as-an-independent-institution-in-football.aspx|website=themiaa.com|publisher=Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association|date=November 20, 2023|access-date=May 29, 2024}}
Notre Dame (OH) FalconsMountain EastSchool closed{{cite web|title=Last day of classes at Notre Dame College; school closing after more than 100 years|url=https://www.cleveland19.com/2024/05/02/last-day-classes-notre-dame-college-school-closing-after-more-than-100-years/|website=cleveland19.com|date=May 2, 2024|access-date=May 29, 2024}}
Post EaglesIndependent (D-II)NE-10{{cite web|title=Post University Football To Join Northeast-10 As Associate Member|url=https://posteagles.com/news/2023/5/10/post-university-football-to-join-northeast-10-as-associate-member.aspx|website=posteagles.com|publisher=Post University|date=May 10, 2023|access-date=May 29, 2024}}
Roosevelt LakersMid-States (NAIA)GLIAC{{cite web|title=ROOSEVELT JOINS NCAA DIVISION II|url=https://www.roosevelt.edu/stories/news/roosevelt-joins-ncaa-division-ii|website=roosevelt.edu|publisher=Roosevelt University|date=July 13, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Lakers Litter All-MSFA Teams For Final NAIA Season|url=https://www.rooseveltlakers.com/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231120hk0aa7|website=rooseveltlakers.com|publisher=Roosevelt University|date=November 20, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2024}}
Shorter HawksGulf SouthIndependent (D-II){{cite web|title=Shorter Athletics Announces Their Move to Conference Carolinas|url=https://goshorterhawks.com/news/2023/1/27/general-shorter-athletics-annouces-their-move-to-conference-carolinas.aspx|website=goshorterhawks.com|publisher=Shorter University|date=January 27, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2024}}
St. Augustine's FalconsCIAAProgram suspended{{cite web|title=Struggling HBCU 'Suspends' Football Program For The Fall Season|url=https://www.si.com/college/hbcu/saint-augustines-suspends-football|website=SI.com|date=April 4, 2024|access-date=May 30, 2024}}{{cite web|title=St. Augustine's will compete in every other sport except football — for now|url=https://hbcusports.com/2024/04/20/st-augustines-will-compete-in-every-other-sport-except-football-for-now/|website=hbcusports.com|date=April 20, 2024|access-date=May 30, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Former St. Augustine's football players describe suspension of 2024 football as 'heartbreaking'{{space}}|url=https://hbcusports.com/2024/04/19/former-st-augustines-football-players-describe-suspension-of-2024-football-as-heartbreaking/|website=hbcusports.com|date=April 19, 2024|access-date=May 30, 2024}}
Sul Ross LobosASC (D-III)Lone Star{{cite web|title=Sul Ross State to join the LSC on July 1, 2024|url=https://lonestarconference.org/news/2023/7/22/general-sul-ross-state-to-join-the-lsc-on-july-1-2024.aspx|website=lonestarconference.org|publisher=Lone Star Conference|date=July 22, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2024}}
West Georgia WolvesGulf SouthUAC (FCS){{cite web|title=UWG, United Athletic Conference Reveal 2024 Conference Football Slate|url=https://uwgathletics.com/news/2023/11/14/womens-basketball-uwg-united-athletic-conference-reveal-2024-conference-football-slate.aspx|website=uwgathletics.com|publisher=University of West Georgia|date=November 14, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2024}}{{cite web|title=UWG Athletics to Transition to NCAA Division I|url=https://www.westga.edu/news/around-campus/ncaa-division-I.php|website=westga.edu|access-date=May 30, 2024}}{{cite web|title=UAC Welcomes West Georgia as its 11th Member|url=https://uacfootball.com/news/2023/9/8/football-uac-welcomes-west-georgia-as-its-11th-member.aspx|website=uacfootball.com|publisher=United Athletic Conference|date=August 8, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2024}}

Headlines

  • January 13 - At the 2024 NCAA Convention, the D-II football membership approved a proposal to add a "Week Zero", allowing schools to play one week earlier than in previous seasons and extending the regular season from 11 weeks to 12.{{cite press release |url=https://www.ncaa.org/news/2024/1/13/media-center-division-ii-approves-football-scheduling-proposal-pair-of-championship-changes.aspx |title=Division II approves football scheduling proposal, pair of championship changes |publisher=NCAA |date=January 13, 2024 |access-date=May 9, 2024}} The maximum number of regular-season games remained at 11.

Rankings

{{main|2024 NCAA Division II football rankings}}

The top 25 from the AFCA Coaches' Poll.

=Preseason Poll=

style="vertical-align:top;"

|

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"

!colspan=2| AFCA{{cite web|url=https://www.afca.com/defending-national-champion-harding-preseason-no-1/|title=Defending national champion Harding preseason No. 1|date=August 12, 2024|access-date=August 12, 2024|website=afca.com|publisher=AFCA}}

Ranking

!Team

1

| align="left"| Harding (25)

2

| align="left"| Central Missouri

3

| align="left"| Ferris State (1)

4

| align="left"| Grand Valley State (1)

5

| align="left"| Colorado Mines

6

| align="left"| Pittsburg State

7

| align="left"| Valdosta State

8

| align="left"| Central Washington

9

| align="left"| Lenoir-Rhyne

10

| align="left"| Kutztown

11

| align="left"| Slippery Rock

12

| align="left"| West Florida

13

| align="left"| Minnesota State

14

| align="left"| Augustana

15

| align="left"| Western Colorado

16

| align="left"| Indianapolis

17

| align="left"| Minnesota–Duluth

18

| align="left"| Delta State

19

| align="left"| Ouachita Baptist

20

| align="left"| Virginia Union

21

| align="left"| UT Permian Basin

22

| align="left"| Northwest Missouri State

23

| align="left"| Charleston

24

| align="left"| Angelo State

25

| align="left"| Bemidji State

|}

Conference standings

=Super Region 1=

cellpadding="5"

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Great Midwest Athletic Conference football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Mountain East Conference football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Northeast-10 Conference football standings}}

valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference football standings}}

=Super Region 2=

cellpadding="5"

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Gulf South Conference football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 South Atlantic Conference football standings}}

valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 NCAA Division II Super Region 2 independents football records}}

=Super Region 3=

cellpadding="5"

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Great American Conference football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Great Lakes Valley Conference football standings}}

valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 NCAA Division II Super Region 3 independents football records}}

=Super Region 4=

cellpadding="5"

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Lone Star Conference football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference football standings}}

|valign="top" width=25em|{{2024 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football standings}}

Postseason

{{see also|List of NCAA Division II Football Championship appearances by team}}

=Qualifiers=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: left;"
colspan="6" style={{CollegePrimaryStyle|National Collegiate Athletic Association|color=white}} |Playoff teams
style={{CollegePrimaryStyle|National Collegiate Athletic Association|color=black}}

! Super Region

SchoolConferenceRecordAppearanceLast bid
rowspan=7| Super Region 1

| Kutztown

| PSAC

|align=center| 11–0

|align=center| 7th

|align=center| 2023

Charleston (WV)

| Mountain East

|align=center| 11–0

|align=center| 3rd

|align=center| 2023

California (PA)

| PSAC

|align=center| 8–2

|align=center| 8th

|align=center| 2017

Slippery Rock

| PSAC

|align=center| 9–1

|align=center| 12th

|align=center| 2023

New Haven

| Northeast-10

|align=center| 8–2

|align=center| 10th

|align=center| 2023

East Stroudsburg

| PSAC

|align=center| 10–1

|align=center| 6th

|align=center| 2023

Ashland

| G-MAC

|align=center| 8–3

|align=center| 9th

|align=center| 2022

rowspan=7| Super Region 2

| Valdosta State

| Gulf South

|align=center| 10–0

|align=center| 20th

|align=center| 2023

Wingate

| SAC

|align=center| 9–1

|align=center| 6th

|align=center| 2022

West Alabama

| Gulf South

|align=center| 9–1

|align=center| 7th

|align=center| 2018

Miles

| SIAC

|align=center| 9–2

|align=center| 3rd

|align=center| 2019

Carson–Newman

| SAC

|align=center| 9–2

|align=center| 17th

|align=center| 2019

Lenoir–Rhyne

| SAC

|align=center| 9–2

|align=center| 8th

|align=center| 2023

Virginia Union

| CIAA

|align=center| 8–3

|align=center| 12th

|align=center| 2023

rowspan=7| Super Region 3

| Ferris State

| GLIAC

|align=center| 10–1

|align=center| 15th

|align=center| 2023

Grand Valley State

| GLIAC

|align=center| 10–1

|align=center| 23rd

|align=center| 2023

Pittsburg State

| MIAA

|align=center| 8–2

|align=center| 21st

|align=center| 2023

Central Oklahoma

| MIAA

|align=center| 10–1

|align=center| 5th

|align=center| 2003

Ouachita Baptist

| GAC

|align=center| 10–1

|align=center| 6th

|align=center| 2022

Harding

| GAC

|align=center| 10–1

|align=center| 7th

|align=center| 2023

Indianapolis

| GLVC

|align=center| 10–1

|align=center| 9th

|align=center| 2023

rowspan=7| Super Region 4

| CSU Pueblo

| RMAC

|align=center| 10–1

|align=center| 10th

|align=center| 2022

Western Colorado

| RMAC

|align=center| 10–1

|align=center| 6th

|align=center| 2023

Angelo State

| Lone Star

|align=center| 9–2

|align=center| 9th

|align=center| 2022

Augustana (SD)

| NSIC

|align=center| 8–3

|align=center| 8th

|align=center| 2023

Minnesota State

| NSIC

|align=center| 8–3

|align=center| 15th

|align=center| 2023

Bemidji State

| NSIC

|align=center| 8–3

|align=center| 4th

|align=center| 2023

Central Washington

| Lone Star

|align=center| 8–3

|align=center| 8th

|align=center| 2023

=Bracket=

* - Host team

==Super Region 1==

{{3RoundBracket-Byes

| RD1=First Round
November 23, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| RD2=Second Round
November 30, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| RD3=Quarterfinals
December 7, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| seeds = yes

| boldwinner = high

| byes = 1

| RD1-seed3=

| RD1-team3={{cfb link|year=2024|team=New Haven Chargers|title=New Haven}}

| RD1-score3= 7

| RD1-seed4=4

| RD1-team4={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Slippery Rock|title=Slippery Rock}}*

| RD1-score4=14

| RD1-seed5=3

| RD1-team5={{cfb link|year=2024|team=California Vulcans|title=California (PA)}}*

| RD1-score5= 30

| RD1-seed6=

| RD1-team6={{cfb link|year=2023|team=East Stroudsburg Warriors|title=East Stroudsburg}}

| RD1-score6=27

| RD1-seed7=

| RD1-team7={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Ashland Eagles|title=Ashland}}

| RD1-score7= 40

| RD1-seed8=2

| RD1-team8=Charleston (WV)*

| RD1-score8=38

| RD2-seed1=1

| RD2-team1={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Kutztown Golden Bears|title=Kutztown}}*

| RD2-score1=24

| RD2-seed2=4

| RD2-team2=Slippery Rock {{small|(OT)}}

| RD2-score2=25

| RD2-seed3=3

| RD2-team3=California (PA)*

| RD2-score3=34

| RD2-seed4=

| RD2-team4=Ashland

| RD2-score4=33

| RD3-seed1=4

| RD3-team1=Slippery Rock

| RD3-score1=31

| RD3-seed2=3

| RD3-team2=California (PA)*

| RD3-score2=13

}}

==Super Region 2==

{{3RoundBracket-Byes

| RD1=First Round
November 23, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| RD2=Second Round
November 30, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| RD3=Quarterfinals
December 7, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| seeds = yes

| boldwinner = high

| byes = 1

| RD1-seed3=

| RD1-team3={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Carson–Newman Eagles|title=Carson–Newman}}

| RD1-score3= 13

| RD1-seed4=4

| RD1-team4={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Miles Golden Bears|title=Miles}}*

| RD1-score4=14

| RD1-seed5=3

| RD1-team5={{cfb link|year=2024|team=West Alabama Tigers|title=West Alabama}}*

| RD1-score5= 34

| RD1-seed6=

| RD1-team6={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Lenoir–Rhyne Bears|title=Lenoir–Rhyne}}

| RD1-score6=37

| RD1-seed7=

| RD1-team7={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Virginia Union Panthers|title=Virginia Union}} {{small|(OT)}}

| RD1-score7= 34

| RD1-seed8=2

| RD1-team8={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Wingate Bulldogs|title=Wingate}}*

| RD1-score8=31

| RD2-seed1=1

| RD2-team1=Valdosta State*

| RD2-score1=33

| RD2-seed2=4

| RD2-team2=Miles

| RD2-score2=17

| RD2-seed3=

| RD2-team3=Lenoir–Rhyne*

| RD2-score3=12

| RD2-seed4=

| RD2-team4=Virginia Union

| RD2-score4=44

| RD3-seed1=1

| RD3-team1=Valdosta State*

| RD3-score1=49

| RD3-seed2=

| RD3-team2=Virginia Union

| RD3-score2=14

}}

==Super Region 3==

{{3RoundBracket-Byes

| RD1=First Round
November 23, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| RD2=Second Round
November 30, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| RD3=Quarterfinals
December 7, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| seeds = yes

| boldwinner = high

| byes = 1

| RD1-seed3=

| RD1-team3=Ouachita Baptist

| RD1-score3=31

| RD1-seed4=4

| RD1-team4={{nowrap|{{cfb link|year=2024|team=Central Oklahoma Bronchos|title=Central Oklahoma}}* {{small|(OT)}}}}

| RD1-score4=38

| RD1-seed5=3

| RD1-team5={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Pittsburg State Gorillas|title=Pittsburg State}}*

| RD1-score5=3

| RD1-seed6=

| RD1-team6=Harding

| RD1-score6=48

| RD1-seed7=

| RD1-team7={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Indianapolis Greyhounds|title=Indianapolis}}

| RD1-score7= 7

| RD1-seed8=2

| RD1-team8=Grand Valley State*

| RD1-score8=24

| RD2-seed1=1

| RD2-team1=Ferris State*

| RD2-score1=78

| RD2-seed2=4

| RD2-team2=Central Oklahoma

| RD2-score2=17

| RD2-seed3=

| RD2-team3=Harding

| RD2-score3=44

| RD2-seed4=2

| RD2-team4=Grand Valley State*

| RD2-score4=26

| RD3-seed1=1

| RD3-team1=Ferris State*

| RD3-score1=41

| RD3-seed2=

| RD3-team2=Harding

| RD3-score2=7

}}

==Super Region 4==

{{3RoundBracket-Byes

| RD1=First Round
November 23, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| RD2=Second Round
November 30, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| RD3=Quarterfinals
December 7, 2024
Campus sites
ESPN+

| seeds = yes

| boldwinner = high

| byes = 1

| RD1-seed3=

| RD1-team3={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Minnesota State Mavericks|title=Minnesota State}}

| RD1-score3= 20

| RD1-seed4=4

| RD1-team4={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Augustana University Vikings|title=Augustana (SD)}}*

| RD1-score4=19

| RD1-seed5=3

| RD1-team5=Angelo State*

| RD1-score5=14

| RD1-seed6=

| RD1-team6={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Bemidji State Beavers|title=Bemidji State}}

| RD1-score6=24

| RD1-seed7=

| RD1-team7={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Central Washington Wildcats|title=Central Washington}}

| RD1-score7= 21

| RD1-seed8=2

| RD1-team8={{cfb link|year=2024|team=Western Colorado Mountaineers|title=Western Colorado}}*

| RD1-score8= 28

| RD2-seed1=1

| RD2-team1={{cfb link|year=2024|team=CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves|title=CSU Pueblo}}*

| RD2-score1=23

| RD2-seed2=

| RD2-team2=Minnesota State

| RD2-score2=26

| RD2-seed3=

| RD2-team3=Bemidji State

| RD2-score3=20

| RD2-seed4=2

| RD2-team4=Western Colorado*

| RD2-score4=19

| RD3-seed1=

| RD3-team1=Minnesota State*

| RD3-score1=27

| RD3-seed2=

| RD3-team2=Bemidji State

| RD3-score2=23

}}

=Semifinals and championship=

Teams were re-seeded prior to semifinals.

{{2RoundBracket

| RD1=Semifinals
December 14, 2024
{{small|Hosted by higher seeded team}}
USA: ESPN+
Canada: TSN+

| RD2=Championship
December 21, 2024
McKinney ISD Stadium
McKinney, Texas
USA: ESPN2/ESPN+
Canada: TSN+

| seeds = yes

| boldwinner = high

| RD1-seed1= 1

| RD1-team1= Valdosta State

| RD1-score1= 35

| RD1-seed2= 4

| RD1-team2= {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Minnesota State Mavericks|title=Minnesota State}}

| RD1-score2= 21

| RD1-seed3= 3

| RD1-team3= {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Slippery Rock|title=Slippery Rock}}

| RD1-score3= 38

| RD1-seed4= 2

| RD1-team4= Ferris State

| RD1-score4= 48

| RD2-seed1= 1

| RD2-team1= Valdosta State

| RD2-score1= 14

| RD2-seed2= 2

| RD2-team2= Ferris State

| RD2-score2= 49

}}

=Bowl games=

Two bowl games were held which featured teams that did not qualify for the Division II postseason tournament. This is down from four bowl games in the previous season, as the Live United Texarkana Bowl went defunct and the Florida Beach Bowl was not held for 2024 due to funding issues.{{cite web |last=Gaither |first=Steven |date=November 4, 2024 |title=HBCU football bowl game won't happen this year |url=https://hbcugameday.com/2024/11/04/hbcu-football-bowl-game-wont-happen-this-year/ |access-date=November 4, 2024 |work=Lexington Herald-Leader}} Additionally, a regular season conference game between North Greenville and Shorter was postponed due to Hurricane Helene; it was rescheduled for the first week of the Division II postseason, restructured as a quasi-bowl game and dubbed the "Helene Relief Bowl".{{cite news|url=https://www.foxcarolina.com/2024/11/23/ngu-hosts-hurricane-relief-bowl-collecting-donations-western-north-carolina/|date=November 22, 2024|title=NGU hosts Hurricane Relief Bowl, collecting donations for Western North Carolina|first=Kennedi|last=Harris|publisher=WHNS}}

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Date

!Time (EST)

!Game

!Site

!Television

!Teams

!Affiliations

!Results

rowspan=2|Dec{{nbsp}}7

|1:00 pm

|Heritage Bowl

|Tiger Stadium
Corsicana, Texas

|Livestream

|UT Permian Basin
Central Missouri

|LSC
MIAA

|Central Missouri 39
UT Permian Basin 37 (2OT)

2:00 pm

|America's Crossroads Bowl

|Hobart High School
Hobart, Indiana

|Livestream

|Truman
Tiffin

|GLVC
GMAC

|Truman 29
Tiffin 10

All-America Team

The 2024 Division II College Football All-America Team is composed of the following College Football All-American first teams chosen by the following selector organizations: Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Conference Commissioner's Association (CCA) and Don Hansen (DH).

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=Offense=

==Quarterback==

  • Zach Zebrowski, Central Missouri (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Sammy Edwards, Valdosta State (AP-2, CCA-2, DH-2)
  • Trinidad Chambliss, Ferris State (AFCA-2)

==Running back==

  • Jada Byers, Virginia Union (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Chavon Wright, Charleston (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Ronald Blackman, Tiffin (AFCA-2, AP-2, CCA-2, DH-2)
  • Shane Watts, Fort Hays State (AP-2, CCA-2, DH-2)
  • L. J. Turner, Catawba (AFCA-2)

==Wide receiver==

  • Terrill Davis, Central Oklahoma (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Tyler Kahmann, Emporia State (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Reggie Retzlaff, CSU Pueblo (AFCA, AP, DH, CCA-2)
  • Max McLeod, Colorado Mines (AFCA-2, DH-2)
  • Brice Peters, Bemidji State (AFCA-2, DH-2)
  • Flynn Schiele, Colorado Mines (AP-2, CCA-2)
  • Reginald Vick Jr., Virginia Union (AP-2, DH-2)
  • Cam Abshire, Emory & Henry (AP-2)
  • Jo Hayes, UNC Pembroke (AFCA-2)

==Tight end==

  • Tre Williams, Limestone (CCA, DH-2)
  • Cameron Woods, Northeastern State (DH, AP-2)
  • Gabe Hagen, Minnesota State (AP)
  • Sam Pitz, Minnesota Duluth (AFCA)
  • Cayden Davis, Henderson State (CCA-2)
  • Henry Dryden, South Dakota Mines (AFCA-2)

==Offensive linemen==

  • Gabe Brown, Grand Valley State (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Will Flowers, Valdosta State (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Jaheim Bassham, California (AP, DH, AFCA-2, CCA-2)
  • Jake Dugger, Harding (AFCA, CCA, AP-2, DH-2)
  • Jake Gannon, Bemidji State (AP, DH, CCA-2)
  • Lawrence Hattar, Ferris State (AFCA, DH)
  • Nic Van de Graaf, Colorado Mines (AP, CCA)
  • Montriel Lee, Central Oklahoma (AFCA, CCA-2, DH-2)
  • Bryce George, Ferris State (CCA, AP-2)
  • Jaelon Brown, Delta State (AP-2, DH-2)
  • Yoseph Carter, Findlay (AFCA-2, DH-2)
  • Gabe Clark, Central Missouri (AFCA-2, AP-2)
  • Joe Cooper, Slippery Rock (AP-2, CCA-2)
  • Marshall Foerner, Minnesota State (AFCA-2, DH-2)
  • Donovan McCollister, Charleston (AFCA-2, CCA-2)

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=Defense=

==Defensive linemen==

  • Marquise Fleming, Wingate (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Ricky Freymond, Western Colorado (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Todd Hill, Slippery Rock, (AP, DH, CCA-2)
  • Jamair Diaz, Glenville State (DH, AFCA-2, AP-2)
  • Trevon Lambert, West Alabama (AFCA, DH-2)
  • Gage Price, Harding (AP, AFCA-2)
  • JaMichael Rogers, Miles (CCA, DH-2)
  • Khris Walton, Tiffin (CCA, DH-2)
  • Myles Menges, Fort Hays State (AFCA)
  • Jake Fisher, Northwest Missouri State (AFCA-2, AP-2)
  • Traevon Mitchell, West Florida (AP-2, DH-2)
  • Isaac Anderson, Virginia Union (AP-2)
  • Leonard Henry IV, Saginaw Valley State (CCA-2)
  • Dawson Scott, Southern Arkansas (AFCA-2)

==Linebacker==

  • Benari Black, Johnson C. Smith, (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Jake Adams, Northern State (CCA, DH, AP-2)
  • Clay Schulte, Indianapolis (AFCA, CCA)
  • Micah Gretsinger, Saginaw Valley State (DH, AFCA-2, CCA-2)
  • Cam Hollobaugh, Walsh (AFCA, CCA-2, DH-2)
  • Jack Puckett, Central Oklahoma (CCA)
  • Wilfredo Diaz, Edinboro (AP-2, CCA-2, DH-2)
  • Colin Stuhr, Colorado Mesa (AFCA-2, AP-2, CCA-2)
  • Clark Griffin, Harding (AP-2, DH-2)
  • Garrett Cox, IUP (AFCA-2)
  • Eric Rascoe, Angelo State (AP-2)

==Defensive back==

  • Lashon Young, Miles (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH)
  • Larry Elder, Valdosta State (AFCA, AP, CCA-2, DH-2)
  • Tanner Volk, Central Washington (CCA, DH, AFCA-2, AP-2)
  • Andrew Pitts, Angelo State (AP, CCA)
  • Devin Pringle, Grand Valley State (CCA, DH)
  • Peyton Buckley, Augustana (South Dakota) (AP, AFCA-2, DH-2)
  • Nic Cheeley, Lenoir–Rhyne (DH, CCA-2)
  • Josiah Johnson, Ouachita Baptist (AFCA)
  • Dion Kuinlan, Assumption (AFCA)
  • Rashan Murray, California (AP-2, DH-2)
  • Josh Stokes, Slippery Rock (AP-2, DH-2)
  • Daniel Bone III, CSU Pueblo (AP-2)
  • Ty Dugger, Harding (CCA-2)
  • Cameren Grodhaus, Davenport (AFCA-2)
  • Jaaron Joseph, Emporia State (CCA-2)
  • Melvin Smith Jr., Southern Arkansas (AFCA-2)

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=Special Teams=

==Placekicker==

  • Anthony Beitko, California (AP, CCA, DH)
  • Elijah Guyton, West Alabama (AFCA)
  • Joseph Carlson, Midwestern State (AP-2, DH-2)
  • Brandon Perez, East Central (AFCA-2, CCA-2)

==Punter==

  • Blake Doud, Colorado Mines (AFCA, AP, CCA, DH-2)
  • Brenden Lach, Michigan Tech (DH, AFCA-2, AP-2, CCA-2)

==All-purpose / return specialist==

  • Trinidad Chambliss, Ferris State (AP, DH)
  • DeJuan Bell, Fort Valley State (AFCA, DH-2)
  • Kha'lil Eason, New Haven (CCA)
  • Virgil Lemons, West Florida (AFCA-2)
  • Drew Nash, Western Colorado (AP-2)
  • Korey Stephens, Central Oklahoma (CCA-2)

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Sources:{{cite web|title=Central Missouri's Zach Zebrowski and Wingate's Marquise Fleming Headline the 2024 AFCA Division II Coaches All-America Teams|url=https://www.afca.com/central-missouris-zach-zebrowski-and-wingates-marquise-fleming-headline-the-2024-afca-division-ii-coaches-all-america-teams/|website=afca.com|date=December 18, 2024|access-date=March 20, 2025}}{{cite web|title=Central Missouri's Zach Zebrowski among 4 repeat first-team picks on AP Division II All-America team|url=https://apnews.com/article/all-america-division-ii-5fdf2c6c32a939d5f4633b7a3bc8a0fc|website=apnews.com|date=December 18, 2024|access-date=March 20, 2025}}{{cite web|title=2024 D2CCA All-America Team|url=https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/nsuwolvesathletics.com/documents/2024/12/18/2024-D2CCA-All_America.pdf|website=s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com|date=December 18, 2024|access-date=March 20, 2025}}{{cite web|title=2024 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Team Announced|url=https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/hsu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2025/1/5/allamerica-team-2024.pdf|website=s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com|date=January 5, 2025|access-date=March 20, 2025}}

Coaching changes

=Preseason and in-season=

This is restricted to coaching changes that took place on or after May 1, 2024, and will include any changes announced after a team's last regularly scheduled games but before its playoff games.

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School

! Outgoing coach

! Date

! Reason

! Replacement

! Previous position

New Mexico Highlands

|Ron Hudson

|May 1, 2024

|Fired{{cite press release|url=https://nmhuathletics.com/news/2024/5/1/general-nmhu-and-head-football-coach-ron-hudson-part-ways.aspx|title=NMHU And Head Football Coach Ron Hudson Part Ways|publisher=New Mexico Highlands University Athletics|date=May 1, 2024|access-date=May 21, 2024}}

|Kurt Taufa'asau{{Cite web |date=May 29, 2024 |title=Kurt Taufa'asau Named NMHU Head Football Coach |url=https://nmhuathletics.com/news/2024/5/29/kurt-taufa-asau-named-nmhu-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=New Mexico Highlands University Athletics}}

|New Mexico Military head coach (2021–2023)

American International

|Lou Conte

|May 23, 2024

|Hired as head coach by Westfield State{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Lou Conte, Jr. Named Head Football Coach at Westfield State |url=https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20240604gtqouh |language=en}}

|Daniel Chipka (full-season interim; named full-time on January 9, 2025){{Cite journal |date=May 23, 2024 |title=AIC Names Daniel Chipka as Interim Head Football Coach|url=https://www.aicyellowjackets.com/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20240523suj25f |access-date=June 2, 2024 |website=American International University Athletics}}{{Cite journal |date=January 10, 2025 |title=AIC Football retains Dan Chipka as Head Coach|url=https://aicyellowjackets.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20250110en97bg |access-date=January 10, 2025 |website=American International University Athletics}}

|American International offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2023)

Henderson State

|Scott Maxfield

|June 26, 2024

|Retired

|Greg Holsworth{{cite press release|url=https://hsusports.com/news/2024/6/26/scott-maxfield-announces-retirement-greg-holsworth-promoted-to-head-football-coach.aspx|title=Scott Maxfield Announces Retirement, Greg Holsworth Promoted to Head Football Coach|publisher=Henderson State University Athletics|date=June 26, 2024|access-date=June 26, 2024}}

|Henderson State assistant head coach and defensive coordinator (2017–2023)

Emory & Henry

|Curt Newsome

|July 30, 2024

|Resigned{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2024 |title=Emory & Henry Head Football Coach Curt Newsome Steps Down |url=https://www.gowasps.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20240730mjtqef }}

|Quintin Hunter (interim; named full-time on November 11, 2024){{cite press release|url=https://www.gowasps.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241111pe4qay|title=Emory & Henry Removes Interim Tag, Quintin Hunter Named Head Football Coach|publisher=Emory & Henry University|date=November 11, 2024|access-date=November 19, 2024}}

|Emory & Henry offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach (2021–2023)

McKendree

|Mike Babcock

|August 6, 2024

|Hired as assistant by UCLA{{cite web|url=https://footballscoop.com/news/sources-d-ii-head-coach-leaves-post-to-take-job-at-ucla|title=Sources: D-II head coach leaves post to take job at UCLA|publisher=Football Scoop|date=August 7, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024}}

|Jason Rejfek{{Cite web |date=August 6, 2024 |title=McKendree Announces the Resignation of Coach Babcock; Names Jason Rejfek Interim Head Coach|url=https://mckbearcats.com/news/2024/8/6/football-mckendree-announces-the-resignation-of-coach-babcock-names-jason-rejfek-interim-head-coach.aspx }} (interim; named full-time on November 19, 2024){{Cite news |last=Bennett |first=Max |date=November 19, 2024 |title=McKendree Athletics Names Jason Rejfek Head Football Coach; Interim Tag Dropped |url=https://mckbearcats.com/news/2024/11/19/head-football-coach-jason-rejfek-named-head-coach-interim-tag-dropped.aspx |access-date=November 19, 2024 |work=McKendree University}}

|McKendree defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach (2019–2023)

=End of season=

This list includes coaching changes announced during the season that did not take effect until the end of the season.

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School

! Outgoing coach

! Date

! Reason

! Replacement

! Previous position

Elizabeth City State

|Marcus Hilliard

|November 14, 2024

|Fired{{cite web|last=Samuels|first=Doug|url=https://footballscoop.com/news/source-elizabeth-city-state-has-decided-to-make-a-head-coaching-change|title=Source: Elizabeth City State has decided to make a head coaching change|website=Footballscoop|date=November 14, 2024|access-date=November 14, 2024|language=en}}

|Adrian Jones{{cite news |title=Elizabeth City State University Announces New Head Football Coach |url=https://ecsuvikings.com/news/2024/12/20/general-elizabeth-city-state-university-announces-new-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=December 20, 2024 |publisher=Elizabeth City State University|date=December 20, 2024}}

|Shaw head coach (2016–2024)

Lane

|Vyron Brown

|November 15, 2024

|Resigned{{cite news |title=Brown steps down as head football coach |url=https://golcdragons.com/news/2024/11/15/football-brown-steps-down-as-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=November 16, 2024 |publisher=Lane College |date=November 15, 2024}}

|Stanley Conner{{cite news |title=Conner named Head Football Coach |url=https://golcdragons.com/news/2025/2/6/conner-named-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=February 8, 2025 |publisher=Lane College |date=February 6, 2025}}

|Miles running backs coach (2016–2024)

Adams State

|Jarrell Harrison

|November 18, 2024

|Resigned{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Zach|url=https://footballscoop.com/news/adams-state-announces-head-coaching-change-jarrell-harrison|title=Adams State announces head coaching change|website=Footballscoop|date=November 18, 2024|access-date=November 18, 2024|language=en}}

|Levi Gallas{{Cite news |last=Schliep |first=Madyson |date=December 18, 2024 |title=Levi Gallas named Adams State Head Football Coach |url=https://asugrizzlies.com/news/2024/12/18/levi-gallas-named-adams-state-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=December 18, 2024 |work=Adams State University}}

|West Texas A&M defensive coordinator and defensive line coach (2023–2024)

Concord

|Brian Ferguson

|November 18, 2024

|Fired{{Cite news |date=November 18, 2024 |title=Concord Announces Head Football Coaching Change |url=https://cumountainlions.com/news/2024/11/18/concord-announces-head-football-coaching-change.aspx |access-date=November 18, 2024 |work=Concord University}}

|Cody Edwards{{Cite news |date=January 16, 2025 |title=Cody Edwards Chosen as Head Football Coach |url=https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/1/16/cody-edwards-chosen-as-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=January 16, 2025 |work=Concord University}}

|Western Carolina special teams coordinator and linebackers coach (2024)

Washburn

|Craig Schurig

|November 18, 2024

|Fired{{Cite news |date=November 18, 2024 |title=Washburn University announces coaching change for football program |url=https://wusports.com/news/2024/11/26/football-washburn-unviersity-names-zach-watkins-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=November 18, 2024 |work=Washburn University}}

|Zach Watkins{{Cite news |date=November 26, 2024 |title=Washburn University names Zach Watkins head football coach |url=https://wusports.com/news/2024/11/18/football-washburn-university-announces-a-coaching-change-for-football-program.aspx |access-date=November 26, 2024 |work=Washburn University}}

|Washburn co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach (2014–2024)

Northwest Missouri State

|Rich Wright

|November 19, 2024

|Contract not renewed{{cite press release|url=https://bearcatsports.com/news/2024/11/19/football-northwest-announces-change-in-leadership-of-bearcat-football-program.aspx|title=Northwest announces change in leadership of Bearcat football program|publisher=Northwest Missouri State University|date=November 19, 2024|access-date=November 19, 2024}}

|John McMenamin{{Cite news |date=December 5, 2024 |title=Northwest turns to McMenamin to guide Bearcat football program |url=https://bearcatsports.com/news/2024/12/5/football-northwest-turns-to-mcmenamin-to-guide-bearcat-football-program.aspx |access-date=December 5, 2024 |work=Northwest Missouri State University}}

|Tulane pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach (2022)

Texas A&M–Kingsville

|Mike Salinas

|November 19, 2024

|Resigned (became school's athletic director){{cite news|url=https://www.caller.com/story/sports/college/texas-a-and-m-university-kingsville/2024/11/19/texas-am-kingsville-michael-salinas-to-step-down-as-football-coach-become-full-time-ad/76425394007/|title=Texas A&M-Kingsville names Michael Salinas AD; Bisch named interim head football coach|publisher=Corpus Christi Caller-Times|date=November 19, 2024|access-date=November 19, 2024}}

|Scott Parr{{Cite news |date=December 23, 2024 |title=Parr named Javelina Head Football Coach |url=https://javelinaathletics.com/news/2024/12/23/parr-named-javelina-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=December 23, 2024 |work=Texas A&M University–Kingsville}}

|Louisiana Tech co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach (2022–2024)

Arkansas Tech

|Kyle Shipp

|December 2, 2024

|Resigned{{cite web|last=Samuels|first=Doug|url=https://footballscoop.com/news/source-arkansas-tech-head-coach-kyle-shipp-resigns|title=Source: Arkansas Tech head coach Kyle Shipp resigns|website=Footballscoop|date=December 2, 2024|access-date=December 2, 2024|language=en}}

|Roy Thompson Jr.{{Cite news |last=Gallegos |first=Daniel |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Roy Thompson Jr. named head football coach at Arkansas Tech |url=https://arkansastechsports.com/news/2024/12/10/football-roy-thompson-jr-named-head-football-coach-at-arkansas-tech.aspx |access-date=December 10, 2024 |work=Arkansas Tech University}}

|Ouachita Baptist defensive coordinator and linebackers coach (2018–2024)

Sul Ross

|Barry Derickson

|December 2, 2024

|Resigned{{cite web|last=Hogue|first=Cory|url=https://www.texasfootball.com/article/2024/12/02/barry-derickson-steps-down-as-head-coach-at-sul-ross-state|title=Barry Derickson steps down as head coach at Sul Ross State|website=Dave Campbell's Texas Football|date=December 2, 2024|access-date=December 2, 2024|language=en}}

|Lee Hays{{cite press release|url=https://srlobos.com/news/2025/2/12/hays-named-head-football-coach-at-sul-ross-state.aspx|title=Hays named Head Football Coach at Sul Ross State|publisher=Sul Ross State University|date=February 12, 2025|access-date=February 12, 2025}}

|Lubbock-Cooper HS (TX) offensive line coach (2018–2024)

Shaw

|Adrian Jones

|December 3, 2024

|Fired{{cite press release|url=https://shawbears.com/news/2024/12/3/shaw-university-announces-changes-in-football-leadership.aspx|title=Shaw University Announces Change in Football Leadership|publisher=Shaw University|date=December 3, 2024|access-date=December 3, 2024}}

|Lamar Manigo{{Cite news |last=Lynch |first=Antoine |date=January 7, 2025 |title=Shaw University Names Lamar Manigo as Head Football Coach |url=https://shawbears.com/news/2025/1/7/shaw-university-names-lamar-manigo-as-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=January 7, 2025 |work=Shaw University}}

|Virginia State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2022–2024)

North Greenville

|Jeff Farrington

|December 4, 2024

|Resigned{{cite press release|url=https://nguathletics.com/news/2024/12/3/jeff-farrington-stepping-down-as-head-football-coach-at-north-greenville.aspx|title=Jeff Farrington Stepping Down as Head Football Coach at North Greenville|publisher=North Greenville University|date=December 4, 2024|access-date=December 4, 2024}}

|Nate Garner{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2025 |title=Nate Garner Tabbed the 10th Head Coach in North Greenville Football history |url=https://nguathletics.com/news/2025/1/14/nate-garner-tabbed-the-10th-head-coach-in-north-greenville-football-history.aspx |access-date=January 14, 2025 |work=North Greenville University}}

|Limestone offensive line coach (2022–2024)

Pace

|Andy Rondeau

|December 4, 2024

|Fired{{Cite news |date=December 4, 2024 |title=Pace University Announces Football Leadership Change |url=https://paceuathletics.com/news/2024/12/4/pace-university-announces-football-leadership-change.aspx |access-date=December 5, 2024 |work=Pace University}}

|Chad Walker{{Cite news |date=January 21, 2025 |title=New Era Begins for Pace Football as Chad Walker Returns as Head Coach |url=https://paceuathletics.com/news/2025/1/21/new-era-begins-for-pace-football-as-chad-walker-returns-as-head-coach.aspx |access-date=January 22, 2025 |work=Pace University}}

|Christ School (NC) head coach (2021–2024)

Fort Valley State

|Shawn Gibbs

|December 6, 2024

|Hired as head coach by North Carolina A&T{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Zach|url=https://footballscoop.com/news/north-carolina-a-t-hires-fort-valley-states-shawn-gibbs-as-head-coach|title=North Carolina A&T hires Fort Valley State's Shawn Gibbs as head coach|website=Footballscoop|date=December 6, 2024|access-date=December 6, 2024|language=en}}

|Marlon Watson{{Cite news |date=February 4, 2025 |title=Fort Valley State University Names Marlon Watson as Head Football Coach |url=https://fvsusports.com/news/2025/2/4/fort-valley-state-university-names-marlon-watson-as-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=February 4, 2025 |work=Fort Valley State University}}

|Prairie View A&M special teams coordinator and defensive ends coach (2023–2024)

Edinboro

|Jake Nulph

|December 9, 2024

|Resigned{{cite press release|url=https://gofightingscots.com/news/2024/12/9/nulph-steps-down-as-head-coach-of-edinboro-football.aspx|title=Nulph Steps Down as Head Coach of Edinboro Football|publisher=Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro|date=December 9, 2024|access-date=December 9, 2024}}

|Matthew Scott{{cite press release|url=https://gofightingscots.com/news/2025/1/14/edinboro-announces-matthew-scott-as-next-head-football-coach.aspx|title=Edinboro Announces Matthew Scott as Next Head Football Coach|publisher=Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro|date=January 14, 2025|access-date=January 14, 2025}}

|New Haven defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach (2017–2024)

Bentley

| Saj Thakkar

| December 17, 2024

| Hired as head coach by Davidson{{cite press release|url=https://davidsonwildcats.com/news/2024/12/17/davidson-names-saj-thakkar-head-football-coach|title=Davidson Names Saj Thakkar Head Football Coach|publisher=Davidson Wildcats|date=December 17, 2024|access-date=December 17, 2024}}

|CJ Scarpa{{Cite news |date=January 28, 2025 |title=CJ Scarpa '17 named head coach for Bentley football |url=https://bentleyfalcons.com/news/2025/1/27/football-cj-scarpa-17-named-head-coach-for-bentley-football.aspx |access-date=January 28, 2025 |work=Bentley University}}

|Bentley co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach (2023–2024)

Valdosta State

|Tremaine Jackson

|December 21, 2024

|Hired as head coach by Prairie View A&M{{Cite news |date=December 21, 2024 |title=Blazer Head Coach Tremaine Jackson Takes Head Coaching Position at Prairie View A&M |url=https://vstateblazers.com/news/2025/1/20/graham-craig-named-12th-head-football-coach-at-valdosta-state.aspx |access-date=December 21, 2024 |work=Valdosta State University}}

|Graham Craig{{Cite news |date=January 20, 2025 |title=Graham Craig Named 12th Head Football Coach at Valdosta State |url=https://vstateblazers.com/news/2024/12/21/trent-earley-named-interim-head-coach-of-blazer-football.aspx |access-date=January 20, 2025 |work=Valdosta State University}}

|Valdosta State offensive coordinator (2024)

Miles

|Sam Shade

|December 29, 2024

|Hired as head coach by Alabama A&M{{Cite news |last=Howard |first=Brian |date=December 29, 2024 |title=Alabama A&M Welcomes Sam Shade as Head Football Coach |url=https://aamusports.com/news/2024/12/29/alabama-am-welcomes-sam-shade-as-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Alabama A&M University}}

|Chris Goode{{Cite news |date=January 3, 2025 |title=Miles names Chris Goode head football coach |url=https://milesgoldenbears.com/news/2025/1/3/football-miles-names-chris-goode-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Miles College}}

|Birmingham Steeldogs defensive coordinator (2000–2004)

Central State (OH)

|Kevin Porter

|December 31, 2024

|Contract not renewed

|Tony Carter{{cite press release|url=https://maraudersports.com/news/2025/3/18/football-central-state-university-names-tony-carter-as-head-football-coach.aspx|title=Central State University names Tony Carter as head football coach|publisher=Central State University|date=March 18, 2025|access-date=March 19, 2025}}

|Southeastern cornerbacks coach (2024)

Roosevelt

|Jared Williamson

|January 2, 2025

|Hired as head coach by Illinois Wesleyan{{cite web|last=Samuels|first=Doug|url=https://footballscoop.com/news/source-d-ii-head-coach-leaving-for-illinois-wesleyan-head-coaching-job|title=Source: D-II head coach leaving for Illinois Wesleyan head coaching job|website=Footballscoop|date=January 2, 2025|access-date=January 2, 2025|language=en}}

|Bill McKeon{{Cite news |date=January 11, 2025 |title=Roosevelt Announces William McKeon As Next Football Coach |url=https://rooseveltlakers.com/news/2025/1/11/roosevelt-announces-william-mckeon-as-next-football-coach.aspx |access-date=January 12, 2025 |work=Roosevelt University}}

|Roosevelt defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach (2024)

Winona State

|Brian Bergstrom

|January 8, 2025

|Hired as defensive coordinator by South Dakota State{{Cite news |date=January 9, 2025 |title=Bergstrom returns to direct defense |url=https://gojacks.com/news/2025/1/9/football-bergstrom-returns-to-direct-defense.aspx |access-date=January 9, 2025 |work=South Dakota State University}}

|Brian Curtin{{Cite news |date=January 15, 2025 |title=Brian Curtin Named Head Football Coach |url=https://winonastatewarriors.com/news/2025/1/15/football-brian-curtin-named-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=January 15, 2025 |work=Winona State University}}

|Winona State special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach (2023–2024){{Efn|Has served on the Winona State staff since 1997.}}

Charleston (WV)

|Quinn Sanders

|January 10, 2025

|Hired as offensive coordinator by Northern Illinois{{cite news |last=Kennedy |first=Taylor |date=January 10, 2025 |title=MEC football: Sanders leaves UC for offensive coordinator job at Northern Illinois |url=https://www.wvgazettemail.com/sports/mec_sports/mec-football-sanders-leaves-uc-for-offensive-coordinator-job-at-northern-illinois/article_b810b85e-ced8-11ef-b580-63c0e2ac2f7a.html |access-date=January 10, 2025 |publisher=Charleston Gazette-Mail}}

|Michael Tesch{{Cite news |date=January 3, 2025 |title=The University of Charleston Announces Michael Tesch as New Head Football Coach |url=https://ucgoldeneagles.com/news/2025/1/9/the-university-of-charleston-announces-michael-tesch-as-new-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=January 10, 2025 |work=University of Charleston}}

|Charleston (WV) offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach (2022–2024)

Lock Haven

|Dan Mulrooney

|January 11, 2025

|Hired as defensive coordinator by Brown{{Cite news |date=January 11, 2025 |title=Head Football Coach Dan Mulrooney announces resignation |url=https://www.golhu.com/news/2025/1/11/head-football-coach-dan-mulrooney-announces-resignation.aspx |access-date=January 11, 2025 |work=Lock Haven University}}

|Joe Battaglia{{Cite news |date=April 15, 2025 |title=Joe Battaglia named Lock Haven’s new head football coach |url=https://www.golhu.com/news/2025/4/15/football-joe-battaglia-named-lock-havens-new-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=April 16, 2025 |work=Lock Haven University}}

|Lock Haven offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2022–2024)

Colorado Mines

|Pete Sterbick

|January 21, 2025

|Hired as offensive coordinator by Montana State{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Zach|url=https://footballscoop.com/news/sources-montana-state-to-hire-colorado-school-of-mines-head-coach-pete-sterbick-offensive-coordinator|title=Sources: Montana State to fill offensive coordinator role with one of Division II's top head coaches|website=Footballscoop|date=January 21, 2025|access-date=January 21, 2025|language=en}}

|Bob Stitt{{Cite news |date=February 7, 2025 |title=Bob Stitt Returns As Mines Head Football Coach |url=https://minesathletics.com/news/2025/2/7/bob-stitt-returns-as-mines-head-football-coach.aspx |work=Colorado School of Mines}}

|Valor Christian HS (CO) offensive coordinator (2024)

Southern Connecticut

|Tom Godek

|January 21, 2025

|Fired{{Cite news |date=January 21, 2025 |title=Southern Connecticut Makes Leadership Change in Football Program |url=https://scsuowls.com/news/2025/1/21/general-southern-connecticut-makes-leadership-change-in-football-program.aspx |access-date=January 22, 2025 |work=Southern Connecticut State University}}

|Rob Eggerling (interim)

|Southern Connecticut defensive coordinator and linebackers coach (2020–2024)

West Alabama

|Brett Gilliland

|February 3, 2025

|Resigned (became school's athletic director)

|Scott Cochran{{Cite news |date=February 3, 2025 |title=University of West Alabama Announces Scott Cochran as New Head Football Coach |url=https://uwaathletics.com/news/2025/2/3/-12-football-university-of-west-alabama-announces-scott-cochran-as-new-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=February 3, 2025 |work=University of West Alabama}}

|Georgia special teams coordinator (2020–2023)

Southwest Baptist

|Robert Clardy

|February 11, 2025

|Hired as head coach by Bolivar HS (MO){{cite web|last=Samuels|first=Doug|url=https://footballscoop.com/news/winningest-head-coach-in-d-ii-programs-history-steps-down-for-high-school-job|title=Winningest head coach in D-II program's history steps down for high school job|website=Footballscoop|date=February 11, 2025|access-date=February 12, 2025|language=en}}

|Paul Hansen{{Cite news |last=McFeely |first=David |date=February 26, 2025 |title=SBU Announces Paul Hansen as 10th Head Football Coach |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2025/2/26/sbu-announces-paul-hansen-as-10th-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=February 26, 2025 |work=Southwest Baptist University}}

|MidAmerica Nazarene head coach (2020–2024)

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