College Football Programs that Resumed Playing Since 2000

07/04/24: a WIP

2021:

Barton Bulldogs (Division II): Dropped football back in 1950

Bluefield State Big Blues (Division II): Dropped football back in 1980

Erskine Flying Fleet (Division II): Dropped football back in 1952

2018:

Allen Yellow Jackets (Division II): Dropped football back in 2005 after dropping it 1969-2000

2017:

UAB Blazers (FBS): Dropped football back in 2014

2015:

East Tennessee State Buccaneers (FCS): Dropped football back in 2003

2014:

George Fox Bruins (Division III): Dropped football back in 1969

2013:

Mercer Bears (FCS): Dropped football back in 1941

Stetson Hatters (FCS): Dropped football back in 1956

Oklahoma Baptist Bison (Division II): Dropped football back in 1941

Hendrix Warriors (Division III): Dropped football back in 1961

Southwestern (TX) Pirates (Division III): Dropped football back in 1951

2010:

Lamar Cardinals (FCS): Dropped football back in 1989

Pacific Boxers (Division III): Dropped football back in 1992

2009:

New Haven Chargers (Division II): Dropped football back in 2003

2008:

Campbell Camels (FCS): Dropped football back in 1950

Colorado State - Pueblo Thunderwolves (Division II): Dropped football back in 1984

Lincoln (PA) Lions (Division II): Dropped football back in 1960

2007:

UNC Pembroke Braves (Division II): Dropped football back in 1951

Saint Vincent Bearcats (Division III): Dropped football back in 1963

2006:

Brevard Tornados (Division III): Dropped football back in 1952

SUNY Maritime Privateers (Division III): Dropped football back in 1989

2005:

Central State Marauders (Division II): Dropped football back in 1996

2003:

SE Louisiana Lions (FCS): Dropped football back in 1986

Charleston Golden Eagles (Division II): Dropped football back in 1957

2002:

Shaw Bears (Division II): Dropped football back in 1978

St. Augustine’s Falcons (Division II): Dropped football back in 1966 (Program suspended)

2001:

Gallaudet Bison (Division III): Dropped football back in 1994

2000:

East Texas Baptist Lions (Division III): Dropped football back in 1950

Lincoln (MO) Blue Tigers (Division II): Dropped football back in 1990