Women’s College Flag Football Expands with New Teams and Coaches

Women’s college flag football is catching on fast across the United States. New programs, conferences, and events seem to pop up almost every week.

The latest women’s college flag football newsletter from Collegiate Flag Football covers the sport’s growth between August 10 and August 16, 2026. Here’s a look at the biggest announcements, team additions, and events shaping women’s flag football right now.

New Program Announcements

Women’s college flag football is about to get even bigger. Indiana Tech and Rochester Christian University (MI) both announced varsity women’s flag football programs starting in the 2027-28 academic year.

They’ll compete in the NAIA’s Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC). Providence College (RI) is joining in too, adding a women’s flag football club team for the 2026-27 academic year.

Providence becomes the second Big East Conference school to launch a club team.

Power 4 Conference Involvement

Here’s something big: the University of Nebraska will start competing in the 2027 spring season, a year earlier than planned. The Huskers are making history as the first Power 4 Conference school to field a varsity women’s flag football team.

Conference Expansions

The NAIA’s Mid-South Conference plans to sponsor women’s flag football starting with the 2026-27 academic year. Ten members will compete in its first season, bringing the total NAIA conferences sponsoring the sport to six.

MEAC and Atlantic East Conference

The NCAA Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) just announced its flag football members for 2026-27. The lineup includes:

• Delaware State University
• Norfolk State University (VA)
• North Carolina Central University
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• Affiliate members Gardner-Webb University (NC) and Mississippi Valley State University

The NCAA Division III Atlantic East Conference will dissolve at the end of 2026-27. Flag football members Centenary University (NJ), Immaculata University (PA), and Marymount University (VA) will join the United East Conference for 2027-28.

Team Schedules and Events

William Woods University (MO) dropped its 2027 regular season schedule. The season starts February 13 against McPherson (KS) and wraps up April 10 versus Missouri Baptist.

• February 13: vs McPherson (KS)
• February 17: at Southwestern (KS)
• February 20: at Ottawa (KS)
• February 24: vs Westminster (MO)
• February 27: vs Graceland (IA)
• March 3: at Baker (KS)
• March 6: vs Missouri Valley (MO)
• March 10: at Park (MO)
• March 13: vs William Penn (IA)
• March 17: at Missouri Baptist
• March 24: at Graceland (IA)
• March 27: vs Baker (KS)
• March 31: at Missouri Valley (MO)
• April 3: vs Park (MO)
• April 7: at William Penn (IA)
• April 10: vs Missouri Baptist
• April 24: HAAC Tournament

Upcoming Tournaments

Clemson University (SC) will host its 2nd TigerTown Showdown on Sunday, October 18, in Clemson, South Carolina. College teams can sign up online if they’re interested.

The University of Florida will hold its 38th annual Swamp Bowl from Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25. Teams can register for this one online too.

Coaching Changes and Job Opportunities

The newsletter highlights several coaching changes and job openings. Bradley University (IL) named Robert Penney as the first head coach for its women’s flag football club team, which starts play in 2026-27.

Bryant & Stratton College (WI) hired Brianna Brown as head coach of the women’s flag football team. Brown takes over for Chris Cooper, who will move on as an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

New Coaches and Vacancies

Cottey College (MO) tapped Chris Plumb as the next head coach of the women’s flag football team. Plumb replaces Chris Smoot, who went 6-9 in 2026.

Edward Waters University (FL) brought in Frank Brown as the first head coach of its women’s flag football program. Brown’s got solid experience in college and pro football, which should come in handy.

Elmira College (NY) named Eli Thomas and Michaela D’Angelo as assistant coaches for its women’s flag football team. Thomas previously coached at Elmira High School, and D’Angelo played for Elmira’s flag football squad in 2025 and 2026.

Opportunities for Aspiring Coaches

A number of schools are looking to fill coaching roles for the upcoming academic year. Some of the notable openings:

• Arizona Christian University wants a defensive coordinator for 2026-27. Interested? Send your resume, cover letter, and coaching materials to head coach Michael Maccagnano.
• Batten University (VA) is on the hunt for an assistant coach. Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and three references to head coach Jamaar Hawkins.
• Campbellsville University (KY) seeks a graduate assistant for 2026-27. Reach out to head coach Spencer McCown if that’s you.

Volunteer and Graduate Assistant Positions

There are also volunteer and graduate assistant spots up for grabs: