North American University Ends Football Program

In a surprising move, North American University announced Monday that it had discontinued its football program. The Stallions program began under athletic director and head coach Kenneth Apande during the pandemic in 2020 and completed its fourth season of competition in 2024.

“This was a difficult decision, backed by the Board of Trustees, that aims to direct investment to the things that make North American University exceptional,” Apande said in a statement. “Our goal is to still compete in the eight NAIA and USCAA sports that will remain an integral part of the NAU experience.”