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2026-2027 DII Football Head Coaching Changes
Track 2026-27 Division II football coaching changes at Central Oklahoma, Lane, Southwest Minnesota State and Tuskegee, all led by interim coaches.
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Here is the living list of Division II football head coaching changes for the 2026-27 cycle. Four programs have made a midseason change so far: Southwest Minnesota State, Tuskegee, Central Oklahoma and Lane. For changes at the FBS level, see our 2026-27 FBS head coaching changes tracker. This page will be updated as more programs make a change.
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Central Oklahoma
- Previous: Adam Dorrel, resigned after going 30-21 in five seasons
- New: Cody Swanson, assistant coach and defensive coordinator, named interim head coach
- Status: Interim
- Date: Oct. 5, 2026
Lane
- Previous: Stanley Conner, stepped down in his second season
- New: Jeremy C. Patterson, director of intercollegiate athletics, named interim head coach
- Status: Interim
- Date: Oct. 20, 2026
Southwest Minnesota State
- Previous: Scott Underwood, retired effective immediately in his fifth season
- New: Levi Bullerman, defensive coordinator, named interim head coach
- Status: Interim
- Date: Sept. 20, 2026
Tuskegee
- Previous: Aaron James, relieved of his duties after going 18-20 in four seasons
- New: Keith Higdon, assistant head coach and offensive line coach, named interim head coach
- Status: Interim
- Date: Oct. 4, 2026
