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Small colleges are starting football programs, hoping to boost enrollment as student shortage looms

Nina Patel
Nina Patel
Nina Patel
Reporter · McDonough, GA

Nina Patel is an education advocate and former teacher with a Master's degree in Education from Georgia State University. Having reported for the Macon Telegraph, she brings a strong understanding of the educational landscape in McDonough.

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Reporter · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM · 1 min read
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Small colleges are starting football programs, hoping to boost enrollment as student shortage looms — McDonough Schools news

Ten small four-year colleges and universities started or restarted football programs this season. The National Football Foundation says that's the most in a single year since 2013. Seven schools have announced plans to start programs in 2027 or later. Administrators…

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