Passage: This is a list of the schools in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States and Canada that have football as a varsity sport. In the 2017 season, there are a total of 169 Division II football programs.\n\nQuestion: Based on this passage, how many teams are in division 2 football?
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169
This is the relevant information: In the 2017 season, there are a total of 169 Division II football programs.

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Thus, the answer is 169