These mascots may not always be in the national spotlight, but they have passionate fanbases and memorable identities.
- The Wolfpack (NC State)
- The Saluki (Southern Illinois)
- The Billiken (Saint Louis University) — One of the most unusual mascots in the country.
- The Friar (Providence)
- The Highlander (UC Riverside)
- The Anteater (UC Irvine) — Inspired by a comic strip.
- The Banana Slug (UC Santa Cruz) — A quirky, beloved symbol of counterculture.
- The Kangaroo (UMKC)
- The Mastodon (Purdue Fort Wayne)
- The Norse (Northern Kentucky)
- The Bearcat (Cincinnati)
- The Huskie (Northern Illinois)
- The Golden Eagle (Marquette)
- The Paladin (Furman)
- The Dolphin (Jacksonville University)
- The Privateer (New Orleans)
- The Spider (Richmond) — The only spider mascot in Division I.
- The Hatters (Stetson)
- The Peacocks (Saint Peter’s)
- The Explorers (La Salle)