Division II Coaching Changes

December 31st, 2025 8:00am

This column will be updated regularly with the latest head coaching changes in NCAA Division II, beginning in the fall of 2025.  List compiled by D2Football.com staffHarding (GAC)Outgoing coach:

Central Washington's Slade Edwards Wins Rimington Award

January 6th, 2026 9:00pm

Central Washington University senior offensive lineman Slade Edwards can officially add the Rimington Trophy to his resume, marking him as the best center in NCAA Division II for the 2025 season, the awards committee announced Tuesday.  

Simmons Transitioning to GM Role for Harding, Mote Promoted to Head Coach

January 6th, 2026 8:30am

From hardingsports.comSEARCY, Ark. – Harding University announced a leadership restructuring for its national powerhouse football program on Tuesday, a move designed to ensure long-term continuity and sustained success.

Joshua Schumacher tabbed as Concordia St. Paul Coach

January 5th, 2026 5:00pm

From cspbears.comST. PAUL, Minn.

Michael Engle Named SVSU Head Coach

January 5th, 2026 1:00pm

From svsucardinals.comUNIVERSITY CENTER, MICH. – Michael Engle, who has established himself as one of the top offensive coordinators in NCAA Division II, has been selected as the next head football coach at Saginaw Valley State University, according to an announcement made Monday, Jan.

Northern Michigan Names Matt Janus Head Coach

January 5th, 2026 8:00am

From nmuwildcats.comMARQUETTE, Mich. — Matt Janus has been named the 24th head football coach in Northern Michigan University history, announced by NMU Director of Athletics Rick Comley.

Carson-Newman Promotes Almond to Head Coach

January 1st, 2026 12:00pm

Introductory press conference  From cneagles.comJEFFERSON CITY, Tenn.

UTPB names Chris Softley next Head Coach

December 31st, 2025 12:00pm

From utpbfalcons.comODESSA, Texas (December 31, 2025) – On Wednesday, December 31, The University of Texas Permian Basin Vice President for Athletics Scott Larson announced Chris Softley as the third Head Football Coach of the Falcons.

Central Washington Hires Scott Power as New Head Coach

December 30th, 2025 9:00am

From wildcatsorts.comELLENSBURG, Wash. – Central Washington University announced the hiring of Scott Power as its new head football coach, marking both a new chapter for the Wildcats and a return to Ellensburg for a coach whose earlier work helped elevate the program to national prominence.