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