Welcome to the November 9 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, November 2, and Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Note: The coaching opportunities and news section is now located at the bottom of the newsletter ahead of the camps and clinics.

5 Additions This Week, 1 Change

Elizabeth City State University (NC) and the University of California, Riverside will add student-run club women's flag football teams for the 2026-27 academic year.

Two NJCAA schools will add flag football. Joliet Junior College (IL) will add women's flag football beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. Montgomery County Community College (PA) will add a women's flag football team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.

Quincy University (IL) women's flag football program will join the NCAA Division II GLIAC as an affiliate member beginning with the 2027-28 academic year.

Roosevelt University (IL) will add a varsity women's flag football team beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. Roosevelt is the fifth GLIAC school to add a program.

2026-27 Season News

The NJCAA's Alabama Community College Conference (ACC) will conclude its season this weekend in the confernece tournament. 8 teams are set to compete, led by the defending champions Wallace State. The full bracket can be found here.

2026-27 Scheduling News

Bradley University (IL) is seeking opponents for the 2027 spring season.

Cal Poly SLO's (CA) women's flag football club team is seeking three-team round-robin matchups for multiple dates across the fall and spring semesters. Open dates include December 5 (Saturday), February 6 (Sat.), February 20 (Sat.), February 27 (Sat.), March 5 (Friday), March 27 (Sat.), and April 10 (Sat.). Interested teams can contact the team by emailing cpwfclub@calpoly.edu.

NEW THIS WEEK: Florida Gulf Coast announced its 2027 spring schedule. FGCU will play 9 games across three weekends between January and March. FGCU will play in the USF NIRSA trimatch on Saturday, January 30, the Miami trimatch on Saturday, February 6, and host its final trimatch on Saturday. March 13.

NEW THIS WEEK: Montana State announced its 2027 spring schedule. The Bobcats will play a 12-game schedule starting on Saturday, February 6, and ending on Saturday, April 10.

NEW THIS WEEK: Penn State Harrisburg (PA) announced it will host Eastern Michigan on Monday, March 27.

NEW THIS WEEK: Reinhardt (GA) will host six scrimmages on Sunday, November 15. Clemson, Georgia Tech, Georgia College & State, and Reinhardt will each play three scrimmages.

NEW THIS WEEK: Simpson (CA) announced its 2027 spring schedule. The Red Hawks will start the spring season at Menlo (CA) on Tuesday, February 16. The regular season will end with a pair of games against Nevada State on Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10.

California High School Champions Crowned

California saw 25 high schools claim section championships for the 2026 season, including JSerra Catholic's second straight undefeated 28-0 season. All sectional finals are listed below. The LA City Section will have 5 championship games next week.

CIF Central Section

Division I: #2 Bakersfield Christian defeated #1 Redwood 39-38

CIF Central Coast Section

• Division I: #3 Menlo-Atherton defeated #1 Los Altos 19-13
• Division II: #5 San Mateo defeated #6 Ann Sobrato 38-25
• Division III: #1 Castilleja defeated #3 Archbishop Riordan 34-13
• Open Division: #2 Menlo School defeated #1 Los Gatos 19-13

CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

• Division 1: #4 Sheldon defeated #3 West Park 34-6
• Division 2: #1 Granite Bay defeated #3 St. Francis 39-6
• Division 3: #1 Christian Brothers defeated #2 Del Campo 36-14
• Division 4: #5 Placer defeated #6 Liberty Ranch 28-13
• Division 5: #1 Gridley defeated #2 Colfax 39-0

CIF San Diego Section

• Division 1: #1 Cathedral Catholic defeated #2 Scripps Ranch 14-13
• Division 2: #12 Vincent Memorial defeated #3 Escondido Charter 38-12
• Division 3: #3 Santa Fe Christian defeated #1 Patrick Henry 20-6
• Division 4: #6 Imperial defeated unseeded Oceanside 31-0
• Open Division: #4 Torrey Pines defeated #3 Helix 13-0

CIF Southern Section

• Division 1: Oxnard defeated Palos Verdes 18-12
• Division 2: San Clemente defeated Gahr 35-34
• Division 3: Valencia defeated Quartz Hill 12-7
• Division 4: Valley Christian defeated West Ranch 33-18
• Division 5: Loma Linda Academy defeated Peninsula 33-6
• Division 6: St. Monica defeated Heritage 39-20
• Open Division: JSerra Catholic defeated Newport Harbor 40-14

CIF North Coast Section

• Division 1: #3 San Ramon Valley defeated #4 Castro Valley 26-0
• Division 2: #1 Las Lomas defeated #2 Carondelet 19-0
• Division 3: #1 Cardinal Newman defeated #2 Alhambra 42-18

Grey Cup to Host Flag Football Championship

The Canadian Football League's renowned championship game, the Grey Cup, will host 10 Alberta high school teams in a flag football championship. The 10-team tournament will be held on Friday, November 13, at Enanca Field. All 9 of the CFL's teams will have their colours represented, with Alberta's Calgary Stampeders being represented by two teams wearing red and white. The full schedule of games can be found here, with the Championship set for 8 PM.

IFAF Approves New Members, Changes Age Eligibility and Ball Specifications

The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) announced two new national federations: Samoa and Uzbekistan. The IFAF will also review applications submitted by Bahamas, Guatemala, Jamaica, South Africa, Tonga, and Venezuela at the annual IFAF Congress on Saturday, December 5.

The IFAF lowered the minimum age from 17 to 16 for athletes to participate at the adult level for IFAF international flag football events, as long as the athlete turns 17 by December of the competition year. The new rule takes effect on January 1, 2027.

The IFAF will also set new football specification standards starting on January 1, 2027. The new specifications will require a one-size ball across all competitions. The football will maintain the weight of the men's football and keep the size of the women's football.

Jets Providing Additional Funding to Expand ECAC

The New York Jets have announced an additional $500,000 commitment to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). The additional funding will help the ECAC expand from 15 to 29 teams for the 2027 season. The 29 teams competing next season were originally reported in October.

NAIA Adopts Five-Year Eligibility Model

The NAIA will allow student-athletes to compete for up to five years under a new eligibility model adopted by the schools. The new model will go into effect at the start of the 2027-28 academic year. Unlike the NCAA's revised eligibility model, the NAIA does not have a clock, allowing student-athletes to step away from school without losing eligibility.

Packers Host First Wisconsin Title Game

The Green Bay Packers hosted 6 high school teams from across Wisconsin in the state's first high school championship tournament. #2 Xavier defeated #4 Bay Port 19-6 to win the title. Bay Port had to win two games to reach the final, but came up short in capturing the championship.

College Flag Football Coaching News

Coaching Opportunities

Assumption University (MA) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. Assumption will begin playing in the 2027-28 academic year.

Batten University (VA) is seeking an assistant coach for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to head coach Jamaar Hawkins at jhawkins@batten.edu.

Binghamton University (NY) posted a job description for a women's flag football assistant coach. Binghamton will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

Briar Cliff University (IA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Briar Cliff has not announced the addition of flag football.

Cal Poly Pomona (CA) is seeking volunteer coaches for the women's flag football club team. Those interested can fill out this form.

NEW THIS WEEK: Davenport University (MI) posted the job description for an assistant flag football coach.

Dickinson State University (ND) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. This job is for an intramural team, but DSU will elevate the program to varsity status beginning with the 2027-28 academic year.

East Texas Baptist University is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2027 spring semester. Those interested can send their resume and philosophy of Christian athletics to head coach Maddie Melton at mmelton@etbu.edu.

Georgia Military College posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. GMC has not officially announced the launch of a flag football team.

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.

Gwynedd Mercy University (PA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Gwynedd Mercy will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

Harrisburg Area Community College (PA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position.

Heidelberg University (OH) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position.

Henderson State University (AR) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. HSU will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Hollins University (VA) posted the job description for an assistant flag football coach. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to hollinshr@hollins.edu.

Indiana University is seeking volunteer coaches for its women's flag football club team during the 2027 spring season. Those interested can fill out their Google Form here.

Iona University (NY) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. The school will add a varsity program for the 2027-28 academic year.

Ithaca College (NY) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Ithaca will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

Johnson C. Smith University (NC) posted the job description for an assistant flag football coach.

Keystone College (PA) is seeking a graduate assistant for the women's flag football team for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should send a resume to Kacy Manning at kacy.manning@keystone.edu.

NEW THIS WEEK: Lawrence University (WI) posted the job description for an assistant coaching position.

Manchester University (IN) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Manchester will begin playing in the 2027-28 academic year.

Manhattanville University (NY) posted a job description for a women's flag football head coach position. Manhattanville will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

Marian University (WI) is seeking a stipend assistant coach and a volunteer assistant coach for the 2026-27 flag football season. Those interested should contact head coach Max Denning at mwdenning28@marianuniversity.edu.

NEW THIS WEEK: Massachusetts Maritime Academy posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Mass Maritime will begin competing as a club team in the 2028-29 academic year.

Marymount University (VA) posted the job description for a women's flag football assistant coaching position.

Montana Tech is seeking a head coach for its women's flag football club team. Interested candidates should email mthomas3@mtech.edu.

NEW THIS WEEK: Montgomery County Community College (PA) named Shay Collins as assistant coach for the 2026-27 women's flag football season.

Northern Essex Community College (MA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. The school will add flag football beginning with the 2027-28 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Purdue University Northwest (IN) named Candace Griffin and Stan Baptiste as assistant coaches for the 2026-27 women's flag football season.

NEW THIS WEEK: Rockford University (IL) named Preston Mick as the next head coach of the women's flag football program. Mick was most recently an assistant coach for Maine East High School in Park Ridge, Illinois. Mick takes over for Tim Trevier, who guided the program in its first two seasons. Trevier went 9-19 overall and reached the NACC Championship game against Aurora (IL) in 2026.

NEW THIS WEEK: Roosevelt University (IL) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Roosevelt will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Sacramento State (CA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position.

Saint Anselm College (NH) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Saint Anselm will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

San Bernardino Community College District (CA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. The position is at either San Bernardino Valley College or Crafton Hills College. Neither school has officially announced a flag football program.

Shaw University (NC) posted the job description for a women's flag football assistant coaching position. Shaw will add women's flag football beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.

Simpson University (CA) is seeking assistant coaches for the women's flag football team in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Jose Sanchez at jsanchez@simpsonu.edu.

NEW THIS WEEK: Southern Arkansas University posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. SAU will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: St. Joseph's University - Long Island (NY) named Dave Shanahan as the next head coach of the women's flag football program. Shanahan will take over for Julianna Knice, who led SJLI to a 10-1 overall record and the Skyline title in 2026.

Union College of Union County (NJ) posted a job description for a women's flag football assistant coaching position. UCNJ has not yet announced the addition of a women's flag football program.

The University at Albany (NY) is seeking a head coach and assistant coach for its women's flag football club team in the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should reach out via social media or contact fgriffin@albany.edu.

The University of Bridgeport (CT) is seeking volunteer head coaches for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Kwadir Delgado-McIntyre at kdelga@bridgeport.edu.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of California, Riverside is seeking assistant, defensive, and offensive coaches for the 2026-27 academic year.

The University of California San Diego is seeking volunteer coaches for its women's flag football club team during the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Jamestown (ND) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Jamestown will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is seeking an assistant coach for the women's flag football program. Those interested should submit a resume to head coach Ralph Clark at rclark6@umassd.edu.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Michigan women's flag football club team announced that head coach Aulden Knight II is no longer with the program.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Michigan women's flag football club team announced its new coaching staff. Victoria Nichols will serve as the head coach, Theren Sanders will serve as an assistant coach, and Wendy Chen will serve as team manager.

The University of Mount Olive (NC) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should submit an application, resume, and a minimum of three references to head coach Derrick Lucas at dlucas@umo.edu.

The University of North Texas at Dallas posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. UNT Dallas will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

The University of Sioux Falls (SD) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. USF will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

Ursinus College (PA) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. Ursinus will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Utah Valley University named Andan Oaks as offensive coordinator of the women's flag football club team for the 2026-27 season.

Whittier College (CA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Whittier has not announced a flag football program.

NEW THIS WEEK: William Smith College (NY) named Steve Virkler as an assistant coach.

Future Flag Football Camps and Clinics

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

The College of Saint Mary (NE) will host a women's flag football prospect camp on Friday, November 13, from 9 AM to 2 PM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 8 through the junior college level and will be held on campus in Omaha, Nebraska. The registration deadline is Monday, November 2.

The Baltimore Ravens (MD) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, November 14. The tournament will be held at Eastern Regional Park in Middle River, Maryland. The registration deadline is Monday, October 12.

The Cincinnati Bengals (OH) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, November 14. The tournament will be held at Sundin Fields at Heritage Oak Park in Mason, Ohio. The registration deadline is Monday, October 12.

Daytona State College (FL) is hosting a women's flag football skills and ID camp on Saturday, November 14, from 10 AM to 1 PM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 6 through 12 and will be hosted on campus in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Wingate University (NC) will host a Flag Football Fall Prospect Camp on Saturday, November 14, from 1 to 4 PM. The camp is open to current high school students. The camp will be held on campus at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, North Carolina.

Cal Poly (CA) will host an elite prospect camp on Sunday, November 15, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. The camp is open to high school athletes graduating in 2027 and 2028.

Dean College (MA) and Jerry Flora will host a Flag Football College Prospect Showcase on Sunday, November 15, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The camp will be held on campus in Franklin, Massachusetts.

Saint Joseph's College (ME) will host a girls flag football development clinic on Sunday, November 15, from 10 AM to 1 PM. The clinic is open to athletes in grades 9 through 12 and will be held on campus in Standish, Maine.

William Woods University (MO) will host a women's flag football prospect camp on Saturday, November 15, from 11 AM to 1 PM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 9 through 12 and will be held on campus in Fulton, Missouri.

Blackburn College (IL) will host a women's flag football prospect clinic on Saturday, November 21, from 2 to 5 PM. The clinic will be held on campus at the Blackburn Athletic Center in Carlinville, Illinois.

East Texas Baptist University will host a flag football camp on Saturday, November 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 8 through 12 and will be held on campus at the ETBU Football Field in Marshall, Texas.

The Los Angeles Chargers (CA) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, November 21. The tournament will be held at Great Park in Irvine, California. The registration deadline is Monday, October 19.

Montclair State University (NJ) and the New York Giants will host a Season of Thanks Combine and Clinic on Saturday, November 21, from 10 AM to 12 PM. The clinic is open to athletes in grades 9 through 12 and will be held at Giancola Sprague Field in Montclair, New Jersey.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (FL) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, November 21. The tournament will be held at the SouthShore Complex in Apollo Beach, Florida. The registration deadline is Monday, October 19.

The University of Redlands (CA) will host a Women's Flag Football Prospect Camp on Saturday, November 21, from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 9 through 12 and will be held on campus in Redlands, California.

Wingate University (NC) will host a Flag Football Fall Prospect Camp on Saturday, November 21, from 1 to 4 PM. The camp is open to current high school students. The camp will be held on campus at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, North Carolina.

Texas Wesleyan University will host a girls flag football clinic on Sunday, November 22, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The clinic is open to athletes in grades 6 through 12 and will be held on campus at the Karen Cramer Football Field in Fort Worth, Texas.

NYS Elite Athletics (NY) will host a Girls Flag Football Showcase and College Coaches Fair on Saturday, November 28, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The Showcase is open to high school athletes graduating in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. The Showcase will be held at Total Sports Experience (TSE) in Rochester, New York.

Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) will host a women's flag football showcase on Saturday, November 28, from 10 AM to 12 PM. The showcase is open to athletes graduating between 2027 and 2030. The showcase will be held on campus in San Antonio, Texas.

The Houston Texans (TX) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, December 5. The tournament will be held at the Farm League Park in Spring, Texas. The registration deadline is Monday, November 2.

Menlo College (CA) will host a women's flag football ID camp on Saturday, December 5, from 9 AM to 1 PM. The camp is open to high school athletes and college transfers. The camp will be held on campus at the Wunderlich Field in Atherton, California.

The University of West Alabama will host a women's flag football prospect camp on Saturday, December 5, from 10:30 AM to 2 PM. The camp is open to athletes ages 16 to 18 and will include drills, position work, and competitive 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 showcases. The camp will take place at Northside High School in Northport, Alabama.

Charleston Southern University (SC) will host a women's flag football camp on Sunday, December 6, from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. The camp will be open to athletes graduating in 2027, 2028, and 2029, and will be held on campus at Buccaneer Field in Charleston, South Carolina.

St. Thomas University (FL) will host a girls flag football youth camp and a women's flag football prospect camp on Sunday, December 6. The youth camp will be held from 1 PM to 3 PM and is open to athletes in grades 3 through 8. The prospect camp will be held from 10 AM to 12 PM.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Florida will host a girls flag football camp on Sunday, December 6, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The camp is open to athletes ages 5 through 18 and will be held on campus at the UF Sports Rec in Gainesville, Florida.

She's Next (AZ) will host a girls flag football Senior Showcase on Saturday, December 12, from 9 AM to 1 PM. The showcase is open only to the class of 2027 student-athletes and will be held at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona. Athletes can sign up here.

Norco College (CA) will host the Real Ones Only Girls Flag Football Showcase Camp on Saturday, December 5. The camp will take place from 9 AM to 2 PM on campus in Norco, California. Arizona Christian University, Benedictine University Mesa (AZ), Hope International University (CA), La Sierra University (CA), Nevada State University, Our Lady of the Lake University (TX), Purdue University Northwest (IN), Simpson University (CA), and Westcliff University (CA) are slated to be in attendance.

World Flag Series and the National Scouting Combine will host a women's flag football combine and tryout on Thursday, January 7, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The combine and tryout will be held at Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, Florida.

St. Thomas University (FL) will host a girls high school flag football tournament on Saturday, January 9, and Sunday, January 10, 2027. The tournament will take place on campus in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The International Flag League (formerly USA Flag) will host its 2027 National Championships in Tampa, Florida, on MLK weekend in January 2027. The championships will take place from Wednesday, January 13, 2027, through Sunday, January 17, 2027.

NEW THIS WEEK: Franklin Pierce University (NH) will host a girls Flag Football Prospect and Development Camp on Saturday, January 16, from 9 AM to 5 PM. The camp will be held on campus in Rindge, New Hampshire.

The University of Montana will host a Winter Flag Football League from Sunday, January 17, through Sunday, February 28, 2027. The League is open to players from kindergarten through 7th grade, with six different divisions available. The registration deadline is Monday, January 25.

Wingate University (NC) will host a Flag Football Prospect Camp on Sunday, February 28, 2027, from 1 to 4 PM. The camp is open to current high school students. The camp will be held on campus at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, North Carolina.

Wingate University (NC) will host a Flag Football Prospect Camp on Sunday, March 14, 2027, from 1 to 4 PM. The camp is open to current high school students. The camp will be held on campus at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, North Carolina.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host a coed flag football camp on Friday, June 18, and Sunday, June 20, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 3 through 8 and will be held on campus in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host a girls high school flag football camp on Friday, June 18, and Sunday, June 20, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 9 through 12 and will be held on campus in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

George Fox University (OR) will host a four-day girls flag football team camp from Sunday, June 27, through Wednesday, June 30, 2027. The camp will run daily from 7 AM to 9:30 PM and is open to athletes in grades 9 through 12.

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.