Ogni università ha una sua sezione atletica che si caratterizza per un "nomignolo" che identifica poi tutte le formazioni dei vari sport e molto spesso anche la mascotte; questi soprannomi sovente hanno un legame con il territorio, ma non sempre è così.
Elenco delle Università appartenenti alla Division I Alabama University of Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama A&M University Bulldogs Alabama State University Hornets Auburn University Tigers Jacksonville State University Gamecocks University of North Alabama Lions Samford University Bulldogs University of South Alabama Jaguars Troy University Trojans University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers
Arizona University of Arizona Wildcats Arizona State University (ASU) Sun Devils Grand Canyon University Antelopes Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks
Arkansas University of Arkansas Razorbacks University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff Golden Lions Arkansas State University Red Wolves University of Central Arkansas Bears e Sugar Bears University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock) Trojans
California California Baptist University Lancers California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Mustangs California State University, Bakersfield (Bakersfield) Roadrunners California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) Titans California State University, Northridge (CSUN o Cal State Northridge) Matadors California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) Bulldogs California State University, Long Beach (Long Beach State) — The Beach Loyola Marymount University Lions University of the Pacific Tigers Pepperdine University Waves California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) Hornets Saint Mary's College of California Gaels University of San Diego Toreros San Diego State University Aztecs University of San Francisco Dons San Jose State University Spartans Santa Clara University Broncos University of Southern California (USC) Trojans Stanford University Cardinal University of California, Berkeley (California o Cal) Golden Bears Università della California - Davis (UC Davis) Aggies University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) Anteaters University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) Highlanders University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruins University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego o UCSD) Tritons University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Gauchos
Colorado United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) Falcons Università del Colorado - Boulder (Colorado) Buffaloes Colorado State University Rams University of Denver Pioneers University of Northern Colorado Bears
Connecticut Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies Fairfield University Stags University of New Haven Chargers Quinnipiac University Bobcats Sacred Heart University Pioneers Yale University Bulldogs
Delaware University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware State University Hornets
District of Columbia American University Eagles The George Washington University Revolutionaries Georgetown University Hoyas Howard University Bison
Florida Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats University of Florida Gators Florida A&M University Rattlers Florida Atlantic University Owls Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Eagles Florida International University (FIU) Panthers Florida State University (FSU) Seminoles Jacksonville University Dolphins University of Miami Hurricanes University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys University of South Florida (USF) Bulls Stetson University Hatters
Georgia University of Georgia Bulldogs Georgia Southern University Eagles Georgia State University Panthers Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Yellow Jackets Kennesaw State University Owls Mercer University Bears University of West Georgia Wolves
Hawaii University of Hawaii at Manoa Rainbow Warriors e Rainbow Wahine
Idaho Boise State University Broncos University of Idaho Vandals Idaho State University Bengals
Illinois Bradley University Braves Chicago State University Cougars DePaul University Blue Demons Eastern Illinois University Panthers University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Illinois) Fighting Illini Illinois State University Redbirds Loyola University Chicago Ramblers Northern Illinois University Huskies Northwestern University Wildcats Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Southern Illinois o SIU) Salukis Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIU Edwardsville o SIUE) Cougars University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Flames Western Illinois University Leathernecks
Indiana Ball State University Cardinals Butler University Bulldogs University of Evansville Purple Aces Indiana University Bloomington (Indiana) Hoosiers Indiana State University Sycamores Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indy) Jaguars University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Purdue University Boilermakers Purdue University Fort Wayne (Purdue Fort Wayne) Mastodons Valparaiso University Beacons
Iowa Drake University Bulldogs University of Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa State University Cyclones University of Northern Iowa Panthers
Kansas Università di Kansas Jayhawks Kansas State University Wildcats Wichita State University Shockers
Kentucky Bellarmine University Knights Eastern Kentucky University Colonels University of Kentucky Wildcats University of Louisville Cardinals Morehead State University Eagles Murray State University Racers Northern Kentucky University Norse Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers e Lady Toppers
Louisiana Grambling State University Tigers e Lady Tigers University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Louisiana) Ragin' Cajuns University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM o Louisiana–Monroe) Warhawks Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers e Lady Tigers Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs e Lady Techsters McNeese State University (McNeese) Cowboys e Cowgirls University of New Orleans (UNO) Privateers Nicholls State University (Nicholls) Colonels Northwestern State University Demons e Lady Demons Southeastern Louisiana University Lions Southern University Jaguars Tulane University Green Wave
Maine University of Maine Black Bears
Maryland Coppin State University Eagles Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds University of Maryland, College Park (Maryland) Terrapins University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Hawks Morgan State University Bears Mount St. Mary's University Mountaineers United States Naval Academy (Navy) Midshipmen Towson University Tigers
Massachusetts Boston College (BC) Eagles Boston University Terriers Harvard University Crimson College of the Holy Cross Crusaders Merrimack College Warriors Università del Massachusetts ad Amherst (Massachusetts o UMass) Minutemen e Minutewomen Università del Massachusetts ad Lowell (UMass Lowell) River Hawks Northeastern University Huskies Stonehill College Skyhawks
Michigan Central Michigan University Chippewas University of Detroit Mercy Titans Eastern Michigan University Eagles University of Michigan Wolverines Michigan State University Spartans Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Western Michigan University Broncos
Minnesota University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minnesota) Golden Gophers University of St. Thomas Tommies
Mississippi Alcorn State University Braves Jackson State University Tigers University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Rebels Mississippi State University Bulldogs Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils e Devilettes The University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss) Golden Eagles e Lady Eagles
Missouri University of Missouri-Kansas City (Kansas City) Roos Lindenwood University Lions University of Missouri-Columbia (Missouri) Tigers Missouri State University Bears e Lady Bears (beach volley: Beach Bears) Saint Louis University Billikens Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO o Southeast Missouri) Redhawks
Montana University of Montana Grizzlies (pallacanestro femminile: Lady Griz) Montana State University-Bozeman Bobcats
Nebraska Creighton University Bluejays University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Nebraska) Cornhuskers University of Nebraska Omaha (Omaha) Mavericks
Nevada Università del Nevada-Reno (Nevada) Wolf Pack University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Rebels (pallacanestro maschile: Runnin' Rebels, pallacanestro femminile: Lady Rebels)
New Hampshire Dartmouth College Big Green University of New Hampshire Wildcats
New Jersey Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Knights Monmouth University Hawks New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Highlanders Princeton University Tigers Rider University Broncs Rutgers University Scarlet Knights Saint Peter's University Peacocks Seton Hall University Pirates
New Mexico University of New Mexico Lobos New Mexico State University Aggies
New York University at Albany Great Danes United States Military Academy (Army) Black Knights Binghamton University Bearcats University at Buffalo Bulls Canisius University Golden Griffins Colgate University Raiders Columbia University Lions Cornell University Big Red Fordham University Rams Hofstra University Pride Iona University Gaels Le Moyne College Dolphins Long Island University (LIU) Sharks Manhattan University Jaspers Marist University Red Foxes Niagara University Purple Eagles Saint Bonaventure University Bonnies St. John's University Red Storm Siena University Saints Stony Brook University Seawolves Syracuse University Orange Wagner College Seahawks
North Carolina Appalachian State University Mountaineers Campbell University Fighting Camels University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte) 49ers Davidson College Wildcats Duke University Blue Devils East Carolina University Pirates Elon University Phoenix Gardner-Webb University Runnin' Bulldogs High Point University Panthers North Carolina State University (NC State) Wolfpack University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (North Carolina o UNC) Tar Heels North Carolina A&T State University Aggies North Carolina Central University Eagles Queens University of Charlotte Royals University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNC Asheville o UNCA) Bulldogs University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC Greensboro o UNCG) Spartans University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNC Wilmington o UNCW) Seahawks Wake Forest University Demon Deacons Western Carolina University Catamounts
North Dakota North Dakota State University Bison University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Ohio University of Akron Zips Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green) Falcons University of Cincinnati Bearcats Cleveland State University Vikings University of Dayton Flyers Kent State University Golden Flashes Miami University RedHawks Ohio University Bobcats Ohio State University Buckeyes University of Toledo Rockets Wright State University Raiders Xavier University Musketeers Youngstown State University Penguins
Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma State University-Stillwater Cowboys e Cowgirls Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Oregon University of Oregon Ducks Oregon State University Beavers University of Portland Pilots Portland State University Vikings
Pennsylvania Bucknell University Bison Drexel University Dragons Duquesne University Dukes La Salle University Explorers Lafayette College Leopards Lehigh University Mountain Hawks Mercyhurst University Lakers University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Quakers Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) Nittany Lions (pallacanestro femminile: Lady Lions) University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) Panthers Robert Morris University Colonials Saint Francis University Red Flash Saint Joseph's University Hawks Temple University Owls Villanova University Wildcats
Rhode Island Brown University Bears Bryant University Bulldogs Providence College Friars University of Rhode Island Rams
South Carolina College of Charleston (Charleston) Cougars Charleston Southern University Buccaneers The Citadel Bulldogs Clemson University Tigers Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers