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Best Football colleges in Nebraska

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

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154 coaches recruiting Football in Nebraska
Overview

Football colleges in Nebraska

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

Programs
9
Coaches recruiting
154
  • 1Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 1Division III
  • 4NAIA

Nebraska has 9 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 1 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 1 in NCAA Division III and 4 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Wayne State College and Chadron State College. 4 schools compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceChadron State College · $13,292Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveMidland University · 66%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln · 24,393Undergraduate students
All programs

Every Football program in Nebraska

Open any school to see its coaches, costs and admissions.

Division I · 1

University of Nebraska, Lincoln logoUniversity of Nebraska, LincolnLincoln · Big Ten

Division II · 3

Wayne State College logoWayne State CollegeWayne · Northern Sun IntercollegiateChadron State College logoChadron State CollegeChadron · Rocky Mountain AthleticUniversity of Nebraska, Kearney logoUniversity of Nebraska, KearneyKearney · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Division III · 1

Nebraska Wesleyan University logoNebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln · American Rivers

NAIA · 4

Midland University logoMidland UniversityFremont · Great Plains AthleticConcordia University, Nebraska logoConcordia University, NebraskaSeward · Great Plains AthleticDoane University logoDoane UniversityCrete · Great Plains AthleticHastings College logoHastings CollegeHastings · Great Plains Athletic
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Nebraska

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

How many colleges in Nebraska have Football?

9 colleges in Nebraska have Football programs: 1 Division I, 3 Division II, 1 Division III and 4 NAIA.

Which colleges in Nebraska have D1 Football?

1 college in Nebraska competes in NCAA Division I Football: University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Which colleges in Nebraska have D2 Football?

3 colleges in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division II Football: Chadron State College, University of Nebraska, Kearney and Wayne State College.

Which colleges in Nebraska have D3 Football?

1 college in Nebraska competes in NCAA Division III Football: Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Which colleges in Nebraska have NAIA Football?

4 colleges in Nebraska compete in NAIA Football: Concordia University, Nebraska, Doane University, Hastings College and Midland University.

What is the most affordable college in Nebraska with Football?

Chadron State College has the lowest average net price at $13,292 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Nebraska compete in?

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has the most Football programs in Nebraska.

How do I contact Football coaches in Nebraska?

There are 154 coaches recruiting Football in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska

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

D1 Football colleges in Nebraska

1 school in Nebraska competes in NCAA Division I.

D2 Football colleges in Nebraska

3 schools in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Football colleges in Nebraska

1 school in Nebraska competes in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Football colleges in Nebraska

4 schools in Nebraska compete in NAIA.