Welcome to the February 23 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, February 16, and Sunday, February 22, 2026. Have a suggestion or want to include something in the weekly newsletter? Drop us an email!

5 Additions This Week

Binghamton University (NY) will add a varsity women's flag football team starting in the 2027-28 academic year. Binghamton is the third school from the NCAA Division I America East Conference to add a flag football team, but the first to add a varsity program.

Gardner-Webb University (NC) will add a varsity women's flag football team, but no timeline was provided. GWU is the fifth team from the NCAA Division I Big South Conference to add a club or varsity flag football team.

San Diego State University (CA) and the University of Nevada are adding flag football club teams. Both schools are in the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference and are the first institutions from the conference to add club or varsity programs.

Wilberforce University (OH) will add a varsity women's flag football program and compete starting in the 2026-27 academic year. Wilberforce is one of three teams from the NAIA's HBCU Athletic Conference to offer flag football.

2026 Spring Season Picking up Steam

The 2026 spring season is continuing to build momentum. More teams took the field for the first time this season, with additional teams starting their 2026 campaigns in the next few weeks. I provide a roundup of some of the action across women's college flag football, as well as some games to watch this week.

2026 Spring Scheduling News

Cal Poly (CA) will host its first spring tournament on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026. The tournament is open to any school that wishes to participate, and it will be held on campus in San Luis Obispo, California. Any collegiate flag football program interested in competing at Cal Poly's tournament should contact Ryan Weisenberg (rweisenb@calpoly[dot]edu).

NEW THIS WEEK: Eastern University (PA) released its spring 2026 schedule. The Eagles will start the regular season on Saturday, March 7, with a doubleheader and end with a tripleheader on Saturday, April 18. The full slate is listed below.

NEW THIS WEEK: Florida Gateway College announced its spring 2026 schedule. FGC started the season on Wednesday, February 18, against Brewton-Parker (GA) and will end the regular season on Friday, April 24, in the FCSSA Championship game versus Daytona State (FL). The full schedule is below.

NEW THIS WEEK: Neumann University (PA) set its 2026 spring schedule. Neumann's season will start and end with doubleheaders on Saturday, March 7, and Saturday, April 18. The full schedule is listed below.

NEW THIS WEEK: Nevada State University released its spring 2026 schedule. NSU's first season started on Friday, February 20, and will end on Saturday, April 4. The full schedule is listed below.

NEW THIS WEEK: Texas Wesleyan University unveiled its spring 2026 schedule. The Rams' first season will start on Friday, February 27, and end on Saturday, April 18. The full schedule is listed below.

NEW THIS WEEK: Webber International University (FL) dropped its schedule for the 2026 spring season. Webber got started on Wednesday, February 18, and will end the regular season on Saturday, April 11. The full schedule is listed below.

Capital University Eyeing Flag Football

There is an "80 to 90 percent chance" that Capital University (OH) adds a women's flag football team, according to the school's athletic director, Gidd Sasser. Capital could start flag football as early as the 2026-27 academic year, but that timeline is subject to change. Should Capital add flag football, it would be one of four schools in the NCAA Division III Ohio Athletic Conference to have a club or varsity program.

Coaching News

Coaching Opportunities

NEW THIS WEEK: Augsburg University (MN) named Michele Braun as the program's next head coach. Braun was previously an assistant with the men's football team at Augsburg and is the offensive line coach of the Minnesota Vixen of the Women's Football Alliance.

Baldwin Wallace University (OH) posted a job description for the head coaching vacancy. Baldwin Wallace will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

Barry University (FL) posted a job description for the women's flag football team. Barry currently offers a club team, but will elevate the program to varsity status in the 2026-27 academic year.

Bucks County Community College (PA) posted a job description for the women's flag football club team. Bucks County will compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).

Charleston Southern University (SC) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. CSU will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

The College of Staten Island (NY) posted a job description for the women's flag football coaching vacancy. The team was previously led by Frank Jennaco, who went 7-0-1 in the spring 2025 season en route to winning the inaugural NCFFL Championship.

NEW THIS WEEK: Davenport University (MI) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Davenport has not officially announced the launch of its flag football program.

Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. FDU will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

The Guimond Vukovic Group (GVG) is offering postgraduate opportunities for athletes seeking a one-year master's degree in the United Kingdom. Scholarship opportunities are available for students with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Athletes who wish to continue playing collegiate flag football, develop programs, build the sport internationally, or pursue coaching opportunities are encouraged to apply. GVG offers a free service to connect student-athletes with partner institutions in the U.K. The FAQ section on GVG's website provides additional information. This postgraduate opportunity is in the United Kingdom.

Hardin-Simmons University (TX) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching role. HSU will begin playing in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Harrisburg Area Community College (PA) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. HACC competes in the NJCAA.

Howard Payne University (TX) posted the job description for the women's flag football coaching vacancy. HPU will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

Jacksonville University (FL) posted the job description for the women's flag football club team vacancy. Jacksonville will play its first season in spring 2026.

NEW THIS WEEK: Mercy University (NY) named Mike Perrota as the program's first flag football head coach. Perrota has been involved with NFL Flag as the founder of the NJ Touchdown Club Flag. Mercy will play its first season this spring.

Midway University (KY) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Midway will now begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Milligan University (TN) named Terrence Turner as an assistant coach for the 2026 spring season.

Mount Mary University (WI) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Mount Mary will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

Newberry College (SC) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching opening. Newberry will begin competing in spring 2026.

Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) posted a job description for a flag football head coaching position. OLLU will begin playing in the 2026-27 academic year.

PennWest University, California (PA) posted a job description for the flag football head coaching position. PennWest previously named Noah Mitchell as the program's first head coachin May 2025.

NEW THIS WEEK: Pratt Community College (KS) head coach Abbi Munson was named the head coach at the University of North Alabama. Munson posted an overall record of 4-9 and competed at the NJCAA's invitational in 2025.

NEW THIS WEEK: Rockford University (IL) named Ryan Ferrari as an assistant coach for the 2026 spring season.

Saint Xavier University (IL) posted a job description for a flag football head coaching vacancy. SXU has not officially announced the addition of flag football.

NEW THIS WEEK: San Diego State University (CA) named Jennifer Constuble as head coach of its flag football club team and Jeremy Clemons as the associate head coach. Constuble was previously the head coach at Alabama State University for the 2025 spring season.

NEW THIS WEEK: SCAD Savannah (GA) posted the job description for an assistant coach on the women's flag football staff. SCAD will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year and named Cristian Orth as head coach in November 2025.

Trenholm State Community College (AL) posted the job description for a women's flag football coaching vacancy. TSCC has not officially announced the start of a flag football program.

Triton College (IL) is seeking an assistant coach for the 2026 spring season. Those interested should reach out to head coach Scott Smith at samuelesmith3@triton[dot]com.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching vacancy. UMass Dartmouth hasn't officially announced a flag football program.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of North Alabama named Abbi Munson as head coach. Munson was previously the head coach at Pratt Community College (KS), leading the school to an appearance in the NJCAA Invitational during the 2025 season. The Lions will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

The University of South Carolina Upstate posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching opportunity. USC Upstate will launch a varsity team in the 2026-27 academic year.

ECAC to Host Media Day

The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) will host its inaugural flag football media day on Friday, February 27, at MetLife Stadium. The event will take place from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. The ECAC and the New York Jets announced the addition of flag football in December, with an initial 15 teams set to take part. That number has grown to 19 teams by the start of the 2027 spring season.

Falcons Look Back on Flag Football Efforts

The NFL's Atlanta Falcons have been at the forefront of the youth flag football movement. In a recent article, the franchise discusses its efforts from its initial efforts in 2017 and showcases the more than 11,000 flag football athletes. The Falcons announced additional funding last month, which will see the list of high school flag football teams in Georgia expand to more than 300. The Falcons will also continue to fund teams in the greater Atlanta metro area, as well as launch more middle school programs.

Future Camps and Clinics

Newsletter email note: An interactive calendar with all the dates and hosts has been placed at the top of this section on the website. Due to the limitations of HTML within emails, I am unable to send the calendar as part of the weekly rundown in the email. A direct link is provided here. The camps and clinics are listed in chronological order, from the earliest to the latest date. The listed times are specific to that school's time zone.

The New York Jets will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Florham Park, New Jersey. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The registration deadline is Friday, February 20, 2026.

Union College (NY) will host a flag football prospect camp on Saturday, March 7, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The camp will be held on campus at Brooks Field at Achilles Center in Schenectady, New York. The registration deadline is Sunday, March 1, and those interested should reach out to head coach Frank Rogers for additional information (rogersf@union[dot]edu).

The Philadelphia Eagles will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The registration deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026.

The Arizona Cardinals will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the West Valley Sports Complex in Glendale, Arizona. The registration deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026.

The Miami Dolphins will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The registration deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026.

The Dallas Cowboys will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The registration deadline is Friday, March 6, 2026.

Blackburn College (IL) will host a high school flag football clinic on Saturday, March 21, from 2 to 5 PM. The clinic will be held at the Blackburn Athletic Center in Carlinville, Illinois. The registration link is here.

Howard Community College (MD) will host a spring flag football league in the Spring of 2026. Games will be played each Sunday, starting March 22, 2026, and the league will conclude on June 14, 2026.

Niagara Youth Flag Football (Canada) will host an All-Girls University Camp on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The camp will take place at Youngs Sportsplex in Welland, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Universities Brock, Sheridan, and Western will be joined by Villa Maria College from the Buffalo, New York area.

The San Francisco 49ers will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Morgan Hill, California. The registration deadline is Monday, February 16, 2026.

The Chicago Bears will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Bridgeview, Illinois. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The registration deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026.

Howard Community College (MD) will host a flag football scouting combine the weekend of Saturday, March 28, 2026, and Sunday, March 29, 2026. The camp will take place in Columbia, Maryland, and is open to high school girls in grades 9 through 12. The camp coincides with the NCFFL's Maryland Championship Series.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Clay County Parks in Middleburg, Florida. The registration deadline is Monday, March 9, 2026.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Georgia will host a flag football camp on Saturday, March 28, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. The camp is open to 9th through 12th graders and will take place at Maynard H. Jackson High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Those interested can register here.

Albright College (PA) is hosting a flag football skills camp on Saturday, April 4, at 4 PM on campus in Reading, Pennsylvania. The camp is open to students in 9th through 12th grade.

Meredith College (NC) will host a flag football prospect camp on Saturday, April 4, for 9th through 12th graders. The camp will run from 10 AM to 12 PM and be held on campus at the flag football field in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Lancaster Bible College (PA) will host a flag football scouting combine on Friday, April 10, 2026, and Saturday, April 11, 2026. The camp will take place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is open to high school girls in grades 9 through 12. The camp coincides with the NCFFL's Pennsylvania Championship Series.

The Baltimore Ravens will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Western Regional Park in Cooksville, Maryland. The registration deadline is Monday, March 9, 2026.

Jackson State Community College (TN) is hosting a flag football prospect showcase from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, April 4. The showcase is open to athletes graduating from 2026 through 2029, as well as transfers. The showcase will take place on campus in Jackson, Tennessee.

The Kansas City Chiefs will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Paragon Star in Kansas City, Missouri. The registration deadline is Monday, March 9, 2026.

The University of Montana is hosting a flag football prospect camp on Saturday, April 11, in Missoula, Montana. The camp is open to high school girls ages 16 to 19.

NEW THIS WEEK: Wildchild Athletics (MI) will host a girls flag football scholarship showcase on Saturday, April 11, in Livonia, Michigan. The showcase is open to middle school and high school athletes and will take place at the Trinity Sports Dome from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Those interested can register here.

The Carolina Panthers will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The registration deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026.

The Detroit Lions will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Tom Adams Field at Wayne State in Detroit, Michigan. The registration deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host an NFL FLAG Spring Super Regional on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Montour Sports Center in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The registration deadline is Monday, March 23, 2026.

The Atlanta Falcons will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Franklin Gateway in Marietta, Georgia. The registration deadline is Monday, March 30, 2026.

The Los Angeles Rams will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California. The registration deadline is Monday, March 30, 2026.

The NCFFL will host a national flag football scouting combine on the weekend of Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Sunday, May 3, 2026. The camp will take place in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and is open to high school girls in grades 9 through 12. The camp coincides with the NCFFL's Nationals tournament the same weekend.

The Denver Broncos will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Aurora Sports Park in Aurora, Colorado. The registration deadline is Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Los Angeles Rams will host an adult Talent ID Camp on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Long Beach, California. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The registration deadline is Friday, May 1, 2026.

The Minnesota Vikings will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at The Ponds Athletic Complex in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The registration deadline is Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Philadelphia Eagles will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at United Sports in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The registration deadline is Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Green Bay Packers will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Don Hutson Center & Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The registration deadline is Monday, April 27, 2026.

The New York Giants will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at West Orange High School in West Orange, New Jersey. The registration deadline is Monday, April 27, 2026.

She Plays (AZ) is hosting a girls flag football college showcase and combine on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The showcase will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM in Chandler, Arizona. Arizona Christian University, Benedictine University at Mesa (AZ), Chowan University (NC), Grossmont College (CA), Lourdes University (OH), Mars Hill University (NC), Meredith College (NC), North Park University (IL), SCAD Savannah (GA), University of Arizona, University of Northwestern Ohio, and University of Redlands (CA) are expected to be in attendance.

Calhoun Community College (AL) is hosting a pair of flag football camps at the start of June. On Monday, June 1, a camp will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM for 3rd through 8th graders. On Tuesday, June 2, a camp will be held from 9 AM to 3 PM for 9th through 12th graders.

The Cleveland Browns will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio. The registration deadline is Monday, May 4, 2026.

The Seattle Seahawks will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Kasch Park in Everett, Washington. The registration deadline is Monday, May 4, 2026.

Millersville University (PA) will host its 2nd annual girls flag football camp from Wednesday, June 24, through Sunday, June 28, 2026. The camp will feature two-a-day practices, film review, evaluations, guest speakers, and strength and conditioning.

Missouri Valley College (MO) will host a girls flag football camp in collaboration with Nike, from Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28. The camp will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Friday, followed by 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The camp will be held in Marshall, Missouri.

The International Flag League (formerly USA Flag) will host its 2027 National Championships in Tampa, Florida, on MLK weekend in January 2027. The dates are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2027, through Sunday, January 17, 2027.

The International Flag League (formerly USA Flag) will host its 2027 World Championships in Los Angeles, California, from Thursday, July 8, 2027, through Sunday, July 11, 2027. A collegiate division will be competing for the first time at the 2027 championships.

KCAC, NAIA Players of the Week

Kansas Wesleyan University picked up the KCAC offensive and defensive player of the week honors following its 73-0 win over Hesston (KS) over the weekend. Chihiro Iwata was named OPTW after going 19 of 21 pass with 6 touchdowns and no interceptions. She also had 39 yards and a touchdown on 4 rushing attempts. Iwata was also named the NAIA's Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts.

Defensively, Shanya Murape was named player of the week after KWU's defense allowed 55 total yards to Hesston. Meanwhile, Thomas University (GA) linebacker Destiny Lockett received the NAIA's Defensive Player of the Week honors, following her 15 flag pulls and three interceptions last week.

New High School Flag Football Rules

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will institute new flag football rules at the high school level beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The headlining rule change is flag football's version of an onside kick. If the trailing team scores, they have the opportunity to attempt to keep the ball by going for it. The trailing team would have to convert a fourth down from its own 20-yard line to keep possession of the ball, but if it fails, the leading team will gain possession.

NFHS has additional changes, including ensuing kicks after a safety taking place at the 20-yard line instead of the 30-yard line, allowing a 300 x 160 foot playing field, allowing instant replay during postseason games only, allowing teams to finish games with five players, hurdling language changes, and increasing the total timeouts per half from two to three.

Six Teams Preview 2026 Season

Campbellsville University (KY) looks to build upon its 10-8 overall record from 2025. New head coach Spencer McCown highlighted some of the impact players this year, including Timaya Woody on defense and two-way player Alex Odom. Campbellsville kicked off the season on Friday, February 20, with two victories against LaGrange (GA) and Huntingdon (AL).

Chowan University (NC) previews its inaugural season, as it will compete in the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. The Hawks were picked to finish ninth in the Conference Carolinas preseason poll. Chowan will rely on its youth to propel the team in the first season. Chowan started with a doubleheader on Saturday, February 21, but fell to Lindsey Wilson (KY) and Winston-Salem State (NC).

Kansas Wesleyan University will also have a new coach this season, with Chris Snyder taking over. Snyder is part of KWU's men's football team and discussed some of the adjustments he's had to make to understand flag football better. Snyder will rely on quarterback Chihiro Iwata to help guide the team again in 2026, after throwing for 4,628 yards, 68 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions last year. Iwata also had 352 yards and 7 touchdowns on the ground. Kansas Wesleyan posted a season opening win on Saturday, February 21, defeating Hesston College (KS).

Lindsey Wilson University (KY) looks at its upcoming season by profiling the expected impact players. LWU is playing its first season in 2026 and started with two eye-popping wins against Chowan (NC) and Virginia Wesleyan.

Milligan University (TN) had a fantastic 2025 season, going 21-4 overall and winning the NAIA's B bracket championship. The Buffs are a preseason top 10 team, as the top offensive stars return. Quarterback Bridget Keyser will be throwing to sisters Krista and Caitlin Quinn. Milligan posted a 24-0 shutout win at Brewton-Parker (GA) on Saturday, February 21.

Southwestern University (KS) previews the 2026 campaign and notes that it will have an experienced quarterback behind center for the first time. Kennedi Hayes threw for more than 2,000 yards in 2025, while throwing for 23 scores and adding 3 rushing touchdowns. The Lady Builders are looking to continue excelling on defense after forcing 21 interceptions a year ago.