I'm a football fan and wanted to catch a game of a college military team. Anyone know all the military colleges in the U.S that have their own football teams? Any help would be much appreciated!
Sure, there are a few military-academy colleges in the U.S that have their own football teams that draw a fair amount of attention.
1. U.S. Military Academy - Known widely as West Point, the cadets play football under the team name Army Black Knights. They compete in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Independent league.
2. U.S. Naval Academy - Located in Annapolis, Maryland, the Midshipmen represent the Navy in college football. Like West Point, the Naval Academy's football team also competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as an Independent league member.
3. U.S. Air Force Academy - Better known as Air Force, this team is a member of the Mountain West Conference in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.
4. U.S. Coast Guard Academy - Coast Guard's football team competes in the NCAA Division III as a member of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference.
5. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - Competing in NCAA Division III as a part of the Liberty League, the Merchant Marine Academy's football team is known as the Mariners.
6. Virginia Military Institute - Known as the Keydets, they compete in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision as a member of the Southern Conference.
7. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina - Known as The Citadel Bulldogs, they compete in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision as a member of the Southern Conference.
Please note that these teams may not operate the same way other college teams do due to the unique rigors of military academy life and the commitments these cadets have made to serve their country. Attending one of these games can be a unique and inspiring experience, hope you enjoy it!
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