I'm a high school junior looking to play football in college and have been looking at the University of Dayton as a potential choice. Do they have a Division 1 football team? Any information about their athletics would be great!
Yes, the University of Dayton does have a Division 1 football team. However, it is important to note that they compete in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), which is considered a lower level than the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) within Division 1. The University of Dayton is a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL), which is a non-scholarship conference within the FCS.
Since there are no athletic scholarships offered for football at Dayton due to PFL regulations, you would need to seek other forms of financial aid or scholarships if necessary. However, this also means the focus on academics is higher, as student-athletes must rely on their academic performance and achievements to receive aid.
In general, the University of Dayton has a strong athletics program across multiple sports, not just football. They are part of the NCAA Division 1 Atlantic 10 Conference in most other sports, offering opportunities for various athletes who are interested in playing at a competitive level while balancing academics successfully.
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