Welcome to the January 26 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, January 19, and Sunday, January 25, 2026. Have a suggestion or want to include something in the weekly newsletter? Drop us an email!

2 Additions This Week

Manhattan University (NY) will add a varsity women's flag football program and begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year. Manhattan is the fifth school from the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) to add a club or varsity team.

Spring Hill College (AL) will also add a varsity women's flag football team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. Spring Hill is the second school from the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference to add the sport, following the University of West Alabama.

2026 College Flag Football Spring Season Updates

A trio of teams took part in the Golden State Games at the Great Park Tournament. Saddleback (CA) posted a pair of wins over Hope International (CA) and Redlands (CA) to start the year off on the right foot. Hope International went 1-1, thanks to a 12-0 victory over Redlands, which finished the day 0-2.

La Sierra (CA) won a mid-week game at home against Norco (CA) 36-6. In-state foes Arizona State and Grand Canyon squared off on Saturday, with Grand Canyon posting a 25-0 shutout. Ella Bernier accounted for 4 touchdowns in the victory.

In the NAIA, the preseason top 15 coaches' poll was released. Familiar faces are atop the poll, with Ottawa (KS) ranked first and Keiser (FL) ranked second. Both teams have met in the last two NAIA finals, with Ottawa winning five straight titles. Rounding out the top five are Warner (FL), Baker (KS), and Kansas Wesleyan. The full poll can be found here.

The Sun Conference preseason poll was also released. Unsurprisingly, Keiser (FL) is the top team, claiming 8 of the 10 first-place votes. Warner (FL) is second, followed by St. Thomas (FL) in third. Those two teams each claimed a first-place vote. Thomas (GA) was voted fourth, Webber International (FL) fifth, Life (GA) sixth, and Florida Memorial seventh. The bottom three are Point (GA) in eighth, Reinhardt in ninth, and first-year program Brewton-Parker (GA) in tenth.

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).

The National Collegiate Flag Football League's (NCFFL) spring 2026 campaign will feature a 10-game season, followed by playoffs and a championship. Dates for the spring tournaments and championships are as follows:

The first spring tournament will take place on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at Howard Community College (MD) in Columbia, Maryland. The second spring tournament will take place two weeks later, on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at Lancaster Bible College (PA) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Finally, the NCFFL National Championships will be held on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at the Capelli Sports Complex in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

The NCFFL is looking for schools that would like to host a flag football tournament during the 2026-27 academic year. The NCFFL plans to have at least 8 events next season. For fall 2026, the aim is to have 2 East Coast and 1 West Coast tournaments. For spring 2027, the NCFFL is hoping to have 4 regionals in the Central and Eastern US, 2 in the Midwest and West Coast, and the National Championship. Those interested should email admin@nc-ffl[dot]com for additional information.

The Women's Collegiate Flag Football League (WCFFL) is looking for additional teams to compete during the 2026 spring season. The WCFFL will have tournaments in the spring. Those interested should contact Venisha Lee (wcflagfootball1@gmail[dot]com).

NEW THIS WEEK: Keiser University (FL) announced its spring schedule. The NAIA runners-up from the 2025 season will start this year's campaign on Thursday, February 19, against Lees-McRae College (NC) and end the regular season in the Sun Conference tournament in mid-April. The complete schedule is available below.

NEW THIS WEEK: Holy Family University (PA) revealed its spring campaign. The Tigers will start the season Saturday, February 28, with a doubleheader, and end the regular season in the same fashion on Saturday, April 18. The full schedule is below.

NEW THIS WEEK: Lees-McRae College (NC) dropped its spring schedule. The Bobcats will start the season with a doubleheader on Saturday, February 7, and end the regular season on Wednesday, April 8. The full schedule is below.

NEW THIS WEEK: North Carolina Central University unveiled its spring campaign. NCCU will start play on the final day of January and wrap up its season on Sunday, April 12. The full slate is shown below.

NEW THIS WEEK: Santa Barbara City College (CA) released a revised schedule for this spring. SBCC will start the season on Thursday, February 5, at Ventura College (CA) and end the season on Saturday, May 9, versus Oxnard College (CA).

NEW THIS WEEK: Schreiner University (TX) posted its spring schedule for the 2026 season. The Mountaineers will bookend the season with matchups against Texas Southern University. The full schedule is below.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Saint Mary (KS) set its schedule for the 2026 season. The Spires will start on Wednesday, March 4, with an away game at Baker (KS) and end with a home matchup versus Cottey (MO) on Saturday, April 18.

Coaching News

Andrew College (GA) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Those interested can apply here.

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

NEW THIS WEEK: 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.

Campbellsville University (KY) is seeking a part-time assistant flag football coach. The Tigers named Spencer McCown head coach in July 2025.

The College of Saint Benedict (MN) posted a job description for a women's flag football head coaching vacancy. CSB will begin competing as a club team during the 2025-26 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.

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.

NEW THIS WEEK: Freed-Hardeman University (TN) named Ethan Burks as a student assistant for the program. Burks played quarterback at Chester County High School for the men's football team. FHU will play its first season in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Grossmont College (CA) named Eboni Chambers as the program's first head coach. Chambers was previously with Grossmont as an offensive line coach and also has experience playing professional tackle football. Grossmont will start competing in the 2026 spring season.

NEW THIS WEEK: Guilford College (NC) named Derrick Walker as the program's inaugural head coach. Walker coached for Millbrook High School and the Carolina United Flag Football Club for the previous two seasons. Guilford will take the field for the first time in the 2026-27 academic year.

The Guimond Vukovic Group (GVG) is offering postgraduate opportunities for athletes who are 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.

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.

Jackson State Community College (TN) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. JSCC will begin competing in 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: King University (TN) announced Gage Frazier as an assistant coach for the flag football team. Frazier played football in high school and spent a year at Emory and Henry College in Virginia. Frazier spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Holston High School in Damascus, Virginia.

NEW THIS WEEK: McPherson College (KS) named Janae Scott as the flag football program's first head coach. Scott played flag football collegiately at Thomas University (GA) from 2023 through 2025. She finished with 72 catches for 746 yards and 9 touchdowns, while recording 232 flag pulls and 13 interceptions on defense. McPherson will start 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.

NEW THIS WEEK: Russell Sage College (NY) added Sara Doyle as an assistant coach and Michael Logan as a graduate assistant for the flag football team.

NEW THIS WEEK: 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: St. John Fisher University (NY) named Stephanie Strassner as the flag football program's inaugural head coach. Strassner coached at Bishop Kearney High School in Rochester, New York, for the past two seasons and led the team to a 26-1 record. SJFU will launch its flag football program in the 2026-27 academic year.

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 Bridgeport (CT) named Kwadir Delgado-McIntyre as the program's first head coach. Delgado-McIntyre played collegiately on the men's tackle team at Southern Connecticut State University from 2016 through 2021 and later served on the team's coaching staff. Bridgeport will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Illinois Springfield named Colin Wood as the program's first head coach. Wood was with the University of Florida as an assistant special teams analyst for the 2025 season and played college football at North Central College (IL). UIS will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

The University of North Alabama posted the job description for the women's flag football head coach opening. The Lions will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Southern California named its coaching staff for the 2026 spring season. Zack Pannell will serve as the head coach, Brian Ong will serve as the offensive coordinator, and Jacob Lewis and Tyler Murray will serve as co-defensive coordinators. The full 14-person team was unveiled on social media.

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 order of date, from the earliest to the latest date. The listed times are specific to that school's time zone.

The Houston Texans will host a girls flag football college showcase on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The showcase will be held at the Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Texas. The registration form can be found here.

The Indianapolis Colts will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Westfield, Indiana. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The registration deadline is Friday, January 23, 2026.

The Miami Dolphins will host an adult Talent ID Camp on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The registration deadline is Friday, January 30, 2026.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Florida will host a flag football youth camp on Sunday, February 8, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The camp will be held on campus at the Southwest Recreation Field Complex in Gainesville, Florida.

Villa Maria College (NY) will have a women's flag football camp & showcase on Saturday, February 14, 2026, which will feature US Women's National Team member Izzy Geraci. The camp will take place from 12 PM to 2:30 PM at Villa Maria's athletic center in Buffalo, New York.

Alabama State University is hosting a women's flag football camp on Sunday, February 15, from 12 to 3 PM. The camp is free and open to 11th and 12th-grade players. The camp will be held on campus at New Hornet Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The registration deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026.

Arizona Christian University will host a flag football talent ID camp from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 21. The camp will be open to 11th and 12th graders, and will be held at ACU's main football field in Glendale, Arizona.

East Texas Baptist University will host a flag football prospect camp from 1 PM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, February 21. The camp is open to any high school players, plus transfer students, and will be held at ETBU's football field in Marshall, Texas.

SCAD Savannah (GA) is hosting a women's flag football prospect camp on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. The camp will take place after the SCAD Day events from 9 AM to 2 PM. The camp will be held at the SCAD Athletics Complex, located just across the Georgia-South Carolina border in Hardeeville, South Carolina.

The Seattle Seahawks will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Renton, Washington. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The registration deadline is Friday, February 13, 2026.

UPDATED THIS WEEK: Prime Access Athletics (MS) will host a college exposure camp on Sunday, February 22, instead of Saturday, January 31. The camp will be held at the Madison Healthplex in Madison, Mississippi.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Nebraska Hoping to Start Wider Trend, Makes First Power 4 Offer

The University of Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen hopes the school's addition of flag football will lead to more growth. Nebraska became the first school from the NCAA Division I's Power 4 Conferences (ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and SEC) to add the sport. Now, he and the NFL are looking to see more schools add the sport. Nebraska will begin competing at the varsity level in the 2027-28 academic year.

The Cornhuskers also became the first Power 4 team to officially offer a flag football scholarship. Nebraska football head coach Matt Ruhle extended an offer to Makena Cook, who plays quarterback at Orange Lutheran High School in California. Cook has been lighting up the field in her two years at QB, throwing for nearly 13,700 yards and 21 touchdowns, while adding another 719 yards and 6 touchdowns rushing.

New Jersey Sets Vote for May

The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) will hold a vote on whether to sanction flag football as a varsity sport in May. Flag football has been in the NJSIAA's pilot status since the 2022-23 academic year, which will continue through at least the 2025-26 academic year. If the sport is sanctioned in May, athletes will have to choose whether to play flag football or a different spring sport starting with the first year it is an officially sanctioned sport.

17 states have sanctioned flag football as a varsity sport at the high school level: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington. Another 21 states have a pilot program, including Indiana, Louisiana, and Missouri.