This is a list of universities in the United States that sponsored football at one time but have since discontinued their programs. The last season that the school fielded a football team is included.

Schools are split up based on their current athletics affiliation. The affiliation of the football team while it was active may have been different.

NCAA Division I schools School Team City State Type Lastyear American University Eagles Washington DC Private, Methodist 1941 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans Little Rock AR Public 1955 Boston University Terriers Boston MA Private, formerly Methodist 1997 Bradley University Braves Peoria IL Private, Independent 1970 California Baptist University Lancers Riverside CA Private 1955 California State University, Fullerton Titans Fullerton CA Public 1992 California State University, Long Beach 49ers Long Beach CA Public 1991 California State University, Northridge Matadors Northridge CA Public 2001 University of California, Riverside Highlanders Riverside CA Public 1975 University of California, San Diego Tritons La Jolla CA Public 1968 University of California, Santa Barbara Gauchos Santa Barbara CA Public 1991 Canisius University Golden Griffins Buffalo NY Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 2002 College of Charleston Cougars Charleston SC Public 1923 Creighton University Bluejays Omaha NE Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1942 University of Denver Pioneers Denver CO Private, Methodist founding 1960 DePaul University Blue Demons Chicago IL Private, Catholic (Vincentian) 1938 University of Detroit Mercy Titans Detroit MI Private, Catholic (Jesuit/Sisters of Mercy) 1964 Drexel University Dragons Philadelphia PA Private, non-sectarian 1973 University of Evansville Purple Aces Evansville IN Private, Methodist 1997 Fairfield University Stags Fairfield CT Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 2002 George Washington University Colonials Washington DC Private, non-sectarian 1966 Gonzaga University Bulldogs Spokane WA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1941 High Point University Panthers High Point NC Private, Methodist 1950 Hofstra University Pride Hempstead NY Private, non-sectarian 2009 University of Illinois Chicago Chikas Chicago IL Public 1973 Iona University Gaels New Rochelle NY Private, Catholic (Christian Brothers) 2008 Jacksonville University Dolphins Jacksonville FL Private 2019 La Salle University Explorers Philadelphia PA Private, Catholic (Lasallian) 2007 Long Island University Blackbirds Brooklyn NY Private, non-sectarian 1940 Loyola Marymount University Lions Los Angeles CA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1951 Loyola University Chicago Ramblers Chicago IL Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1930 Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds Baltimore MD Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1933 Manhattan University Jaspers Riverdale NY Private, Catholic (Lasallian) 1942 Marquette University Golden Avalanche Milwaukee WI Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1960 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Princess Anne MD Public 1979 University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks Lowell MA Public 2002 Mount Saint Mary's University Mountaineers Emmitsburg MD Private, Catholic 1950 University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Omaha NE Public 2010 Niagara University Purple Eagles Lewiston NY Private, Catholic (Vincentian) 1950 University of North Carolina at Asheville Bulldogs Asheville NC Public 1953 Northeastern University Huskies Boston MA Private, formerly Protestant (YMCA) 2009 University of the Pacific Tigers Stockton CA Private, formerly Methodist 1995 Pepperdine University Waves Malibu CA Private, Church of Christ 1961 University of Portland Pilots Portland OR Private, Catholic (Holy Cross) 1949 Providence College Friars Providence RI Private, Catholic (Dominican) 1941Providence College Football, 1921-1941 Rider University Roughriders Lawrenceville NJ Private, non-sectarian 1951 Brown Indians NY Private, Catholic (Franciscan) 1951 Red Storm Queens NY Private, Catholic (Vincentian) 2002 Saint Joseph's University Hawks Philadelphia PA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1939 Saint Louis University Billikens MO Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1949 Saint Mary's College of California Gaels Moraga CA Private, Catholic (Christian Brothers) 2003 Saint Peter's University Peacocks Jersey City NJ Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 2006 Dons San Francisco CA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1971 Santa Clara University Broncos Santa Clara CA Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1992 Seton Hall University Pirates South Orange NJ Private, Catholic (diocesan) 1981 Siena University Saints Loudonville NY Private, Catholic (Franciscan) 2003 Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Tarpons Corpus Christi TX Public 1965 Mavericks Arlington TX Public 1985 Catamounts Burlington VT Public 1974 Wichita State University Shockers Wichita KS Public 1986 University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Panthers Milwaukee WI Public 1974 Xavier University Musketeers Cincinnati OH Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1973

NCAA Division II schools School Team City State Type Lastyear Adelphi University Panthers Garden City NY Private, independent 1953 University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks Fairbanks AK Public (University of Alaska) 1952 University of Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport CT Private, independent 1975 California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Lumberjacks Arcata CA Public (California State University) 2018 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Broncos Pomona CA Public (California State University) 1985 California State University, Chico Wildcats Chico CA Public (California State University) 1996 California State University, East Bay Pioneers Hayward CA Public (California State University) 1993 California State University, Los Angeles Diablos Los Angeles CA Public (California State University) 1977 Cameron University Aggies Lawton OK Public (The University of Oklahoma system) 1992 Cedarville University Yellow Jackets Cedarville OH Private, Baptist 1953 Christian Brothers University Buccaneers Memphis TN Private, Catholic (Christian Brothers) 1922 Claflin University Panthers Orangeburg SC Private, Methodist (HBCU) 1965 Davis & Elkins College Senators Elkins WV Private, Presbyterian 1962 University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Washington DC Public (HBCU) 1990 Drury University Panthers Springfield MO Private, Disciples of Christ 1932 Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Melbourne FL Private, independent 2019 Florida Southern College Moccasins Lakeland FL Private, Methodist 1935 Lake Superior State University Lakers Sault Ste. Marie MI Public 1950 Lees–McRae College Bobcats Banner Elk NC Private, Presbyterian 1993 LeMoyne–Owen College Magicians Memphis TN Private, United Church of Christ (HBCU) 1950 Lewis University Flyers Romeoville IL Private, Catholic (Lasallian) 1956 Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters Harrogate TN Private, independent 1931 Lubbock Christian University Chaparrals Lubbock TX Private, Churches of Christ 1982 Malone University Pioneers Canton OH Private, Quaker (Evangelical Friends Church - Eastern Region) 2018 Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Mountaineers Mansfield PA Public (PASSHE) 2006 Menlo College Oaks Atherton CA Private, independent 2014 University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles Crookston MN Public (University of Minnesota System) 2019 Mississippi Christian University Choctaws Clinton MS Private university 2024 Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets Billings MT Public (Montana University System) 1978 University of North Georgia Saints Dahlonega GA Public (Military college; University System of Georgia) 1931 Northwood University Timberwolves Midland MI Private, Independent 1971 Regis University Rangers Denver CO Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1942 Queens College, City University of New York Silver Knights Queens NY Public (City University of New York) 1974 Rollins College Tars Winter Park FL Private, originally Congregationalist 1949 St. Cloud State University Huskies St. Cloud MN Public (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) 2019 Saint Leo University Lions Saint Leo FL Private, Catholic (Benedictine) 1980 St. Mary's University, Texas Rattlers San Antonio TX Private, Catholic (Marianist) 1941 Saint Martin's University Rangers Lacey WA Private, Catholic (Benedictine) 1951 Saint Michael's College Purple Knights Colchester VT Private, Catholic (Society of Saint Edmund) 1953 San Francisco State University Gators San Francisco CA Public (California State University) 1994 Simon Fraser University Red Leafs Burnaby BC Public (Canadian) 2022 Sonoma State University Cossacks Rohnert Park CA Public (California State University) 1996 Spring Hill College Badgers Mobile AL Private, Catholic (Jesuit) 1941 University of Tampa Spartans Tampa FL Private, independent 1974 Thomas Jefferson University Rams Philadelphia PA Private, independent 1900 Union University Bulldogs Jackson TN Private, Baptist (Tennessee Baptist Convention) 1952 Vanguard University Lions Costa Mesa CA Private, Assemblies of God 1961 Western Washington University Vikings Bellingham WA Public 2008 Westminster University Parsons Salt Lake City UT Private, originally Presbyterian 1978

NCAA Division III schools