College Flag Football

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Women's College Flag Football Newsletter for May 11, 2026

Welcome to the May 11 edition of the women's college flag football newsletter here at Collegiate Flag Football. We will look at the various stories and happenings across the sport over the last week, between Monday, May 4, and Sunday, May 10, 2026. Have a suggestion or want

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Randolph Adding Flag Football, 4 Clubs Announce New Affiliations

Randolph College (VA) will add a varsity women's flag football program beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. The school will hire a head coach in the coming months and use the 2026-27 academic year to recruit for its varsity campaign in spring 2028. Tom Galbraith, the Director of

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Florida Gateway Wins Fourth Straight NJCAA Flag Football Title

Glen Ellyn, IL - The Florida Gateway College Timberwolves scored on their second play of the game en route to a convincing 53-13 win over the Daytona State College Falcons to capture the school's fourth straight NJCAA Women's Flag Football National Championship. London Jenkins was named

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Warner Defeats Keiser to Claim First NAIA Flag Football Title

The Warner Royals (FL) completed the perfect season by defeating the Keiser Seahawks (FL) 13-6 in the 2026 NAIA Invitational Championship Game. It was a near carbon copy of the meeting on Friday, where Keiser took a lead only to see Warner escape with the victory. The Warner offense made

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NIRSA Announces Initial Teams for Women's Flag Football Club League

National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) announced 14 teams as part of its new Women's Flag Football Club League that will debut in the 2026-27 academic year. NIRSA is partnering with the NFL to establish the new format and structure, which will include new initiatives. NIRSA Executive Director Pam

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ECAC Expanding League as 2 More Schools Join for 2027; Dean College Adding Team

St. Joseph's University Brooklyn (NY) and Villa Maria College (NY) will compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference's (ECAC) flag football league beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. Brooklyn Director of Athletics, Megan Valentine, stated: "We are beyond excited to join the ECAC/Jets Flag

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Women's College Flag Football Newsletter for May 4, 2026

Welcome to the May 4 edition of the women's college flag football newsletter here at Collegiate Flag Football. We will look at the various stories and happenings across the sport over the last week, between Monday, April 27, and Sunday, May 3, 2026. Have a suggestion or want

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2026 NJCAA Women's Flag Football Invitational Field Set

The 2026 NJCAA Women's Flag Football Invitational has been confirmed. Six junior colleges will meet at the College of DuPage's Bjarne Ullsvik Stadium in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, to determine the 2026 champion. The games will take place starting on Thursday, May 7, concluding with the championship

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Marymount Wins Thrilling Inaugural ECAC Women's Flag Football Championship

On a blustery day in Florham Park, New Jersey, the top-seeded Marymount Saints (VA) captured the inaugural ECAC Women's Flag Football Championship. The Saints took home "The Betty" trophy in an offensive shootout after defeating the fourth-seeded Franciscan Barons (OH), 37-26. Jesenia Velez accounted for six

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Shaw Adding Varsity Flag Football, 4 Clubs Joining NCFA; HACC Keeping Program

Shaw University (NC) will add a varsity women's flag football program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. Shaw will compete in the NCAA Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), which is elevating its club standing to varsity status for the 2027 spring season. Interim Athletic Director Dr.

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Utica Adding Varsity Flag Football; 4 Team Affiliation Changes Announced

Utica University (NY) will add a women's flag football team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The school plans to play a non-varsity schedule in 2026-27 before elevating to a varsity program in 2027-28. Damian Boehlert was named the program's inaugural head coach. Utica Director of

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Women's College Flag Football Newsletter for April 27, 2026

Welcome to the April 27 edition of the women's college flag football newsletter here at Collegiate Flag Football. We will look at the various stories and happenings across the sport over the last week, between Monday, April 20, and Sunday, April 26, 2026. Have a suggestion or want

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2026 NAIA Women's Flag Football Invitational Field Announced

The 2026 NAIA Women's Flag Football Invitational field has been announced. The eight-team field will play a double-elimination tournament at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, to determine the NAIA's first Invitational champion in women's flag football. The games will take place starting on

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2026 Women's College Flag Football Recap for April 26

The 2026 women's college flag football season is nearing its end, after multiple conference championships were decided last week. Since there was no recap last Sunday, we'll look at some of the happenings, with a specific focus on the conference tournaments. As usual, we'll

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My Experience at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic

I was fortunate enough to spend Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, at the inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic in Tempe, Arizona. Overall, it was a fantastic event, and the folks at the Fiesta Sports Foundation were incredible. I can’t thank them enough for providing media credentials

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Lawrence Adding Flag Football; Anna Maria Closing; Grand Canyon Joining NCFA

Lawrence University (WI) will add a varsity women's flag football program and begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year. The school plans to hire a head coach this summer and begin recruiting throughout the 2026-27 academic year. James Downer, Assistant Vice President of Athletics at Lawrence, stated: "

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John Carroll, Enterprise State, RCSJ-Gloucester Adding Varsity Flag Football

Three schools announced the addition of varsity women's flag football programs for the 2026-27 academic year. NCAA Division III John Carroll University (OH) will begin playing in spring 2027, with former Bethel University (KS) and Pratt Community College (KS) flag football head coach Felicia Teeter tabbed to lead

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Women's College Flag Football Newsletter for April 20, 2026

Welcome to the April 20 edition of the women's college flag football newsletter here at Collegiate Flag Football. We will look at the various stories and happenings across the sport over the last week, between Monday, April 13, and Sunday, April 19, 2026. Have a suggestion or want

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UCF Wins Inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic

Tempe, AZ - The inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic came down to two club powers from Florida, and it was the top-seeded University of Central Florida that took home the trophy. Kayla Ludwig's 44-yard keeper to the house in the waning minutes iced the game in the

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Six Independent NAIA Schools to Play for Invitational Bid

Six independent NAIA flag football programs from four conferences will vie for one of the four automatic qualifying berths to the NAIA Invitational in May. Campbellsville University (KY), Cumberland University (TN), Lindsey Wilson University (KY), Milligan University (TN), Siena Heights University (MI), and the University of Saint Francis (IN) are

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Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic to be Broadcast by ESPN

The inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic presented by Oakley is set to be delivered to a national audience. The Classic will have one semifinal and the championship game broadcast on ESPNU this weekend. The championship game is set to kick off at 6 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, April

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Eastern Michigan Adding Varsity Women's Flag Football

Eastern Michigan University will add a varsity women's flag football program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. EMU becomes the first team from the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference (MAC) to add a varsity program. Fellow MAC members Bowling Green State University (OH) and the University at Buffalo

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Avila Adding Flag Football, Nevada State Joining NAIA, and NACC Adding Flag Championship

Avila University (MO) will add a varsity women's flag football team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The school named Don Turner as the inaugural head coach. Turner also coaches the linebackers on the men's football team. Vice President of Athletics Shawn Summe said: “The addition

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Women's College Flag Football Newsletter for April 13, 2026

Welcome to the April 13 edition of the women's college flag football newsletter here at Collegiate Flag Football. We will look at the various stories and happenings across the sport over the last week, between Monday, April 6, and Sunday, April 12, 2026. Have a suggestion or want

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2026 Women's College Flag Football Recap for April 12

The 2026 women's college flag football regular season hit a crescendo this last week, with pivotal conference games all over the country. As usual, we'll look at each governing body (NCAA, NAIA, JUCOs, etc.) and end with a small preview of next week's games.