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Best Football colleges in Kentucky

Explore colleges in Kentucky recruiting Football athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

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335 coaches recruiting Football in Kentucky
Overview

Football colleges in Kentucky

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

Programs
19
Coaches recruiting
335
  • 7Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 1Division III
  • 8NAIA

Kentucky has 19 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 7 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 1 in NCAA Division III and 8 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University. 4 schools compete in the Mid-South Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceKentucky State University · $9,397Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveCentre College · 54%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Kentucky · 34,709Undergraduate students
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Every Football program in Kentucky

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Division I · 7

University of Kentucky logoUniversity of KentuckyLexington · SoutheasternUniversity of Louisville logoUniversity of LouisvilleLouisville · Atlantic CoastWestern Kentucky University logoWestern Kentucky UniversityBowling Green · Conference USAMurray State University logoMurray State UniversityMurray · Missouri Valley

Division II · 3

Kentucky State University logoKentucky State UniversityFrankfort · Southern Intercollegiate AthleticThomas More University logoThomas More UniversityCrestview Hills · Great Midwest AthleticKentucky Wesleyan College logoKentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro · Great Midwest Athletic

Division III · 1

Centre College logoCentre CollegeDanville · Southern Athletic Association

NAIA · 8

Campbellsville University logoCampbellsville UniversityCampbellsville · Mid-SouthUniversity of the Cumberlands logoUniversity of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg · Mid-SouthGeorgetown College logoGeorgetown CollegeGeorgetown · Mid-SouthUniversity of Pikeville logoUniversity of PikevillePikeville · Appalachian Athletic
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Kentucky

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

How many colleges in Kentucky have Football?

19 colleges in Kentucky have Football programs: 7 Division I, 3 Division II, 1 Division III and 8 NAIA.

Which colleges in Kentucky have D1 Football?

7 colleges in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division I Football: Bellarmine University, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University.

Which colleges in Kentucky have D2 Football?

3 colleges in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division II Football: Kentucky State University, Kentucky Wesleyan College and Thomas More University.

Which colleges in Kentucky have D3 Football?

1 college in Kentucky competes in NCAA Division III Football: Centre College.

Which colleges in Kentucky have NAIA Football?

8 colleges in Kentucky compete in NAIA Football: Campbellsville University, Georgetown College, Kentucky Christian University, Lindsey Wilson College, Midway University, Union College, University of Pikeville and University of the Cumberlands.

What is the most affordable college in Kentucky with Football?

Kentucky State University has the lowest average net price at $9,397 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Kentucky compete in?

The Mid-South Conference has the most Football programs in Kentucky.

How do I contact Football coaches in Kentucky?

There are 335 coaches recruiting Football in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky

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

D1 Football colleges in Kentucky

7 schools in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Football colleges in Kentucky

3 schools in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Football colleges in Kentucky

1 school in Kentucky competes in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Football colleges in Kentucky

8 schools in Kentucky compete in NAIA.