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OVC Football colleges

Every Ohio Valley Conference school with a Football program, most popular first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

175 coaches recruiting Football in the OVC
175 coaches recruiting Men's FootballUniversity of Arkansas, Little Rock logoLindenwood University logoEastern Illinois University logoWestern Illinois University logoSoutheast Missouri State University logo

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Overview

Football colleges in the OVC

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

Programs
8
Coaches recruiting
175
  • 7Division I
  • 1NAIA

The OVC has 8 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 7 compete in NCAA Division I and 1 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Lindenwood University and Eastern Illinois University.

Lowest net priceUniversity of Arkansas, Little Rock · $12,033Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveLindenwood University · 57%Acceptance rate
Largest campusTennessee Technological University · 10,511Undergraduate students
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in the OVC

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

How many colleges in the OVC have Football?

8 colleges in the OVC have Football programs: 7 Division I and 1 NAIA.

Which colleges in the OVC have D1 Football?

7 colleges in the OVC compete in NCAA Division I Football: University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Lindenwood University, Eastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, Southeast Missouri State University, Tennessee Technological University and Tennessee State University.

Which colleges in the OVC have NAIA Football?

1 college in the OVC competes in NAIA Football: University of Tennessee Southern.

What is the most affordable college in the OVC with Football?

University of Arkansas, Little Rock has the lowest average net price at $12,033 a year after grants and scholarships.

How do I contact Football coaches in the OVC?

There are 175 coaches recruiting Football in the OVC. 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 the OVC

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

D1 Football colleges in the OVC

7 schools in the OVC compete in NCAA Division I.

NAIA Football colleges in the OVC

1 school in the OVC competes in NAIA.