The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Northeast Conference.

Central Connecticut State's first football team was fielded in 1935.

[2] The team plays its home games at the 5,500 seat Arute Field in New Britain, Connecticut.

The Blue Devils have made three appearances in the FCS Playoffs.

Future non-conference opponents announced as of July 22, 2024.