The Michigan Tech Huskies football program, 2020–present represented Michigan Technological University during the 2020s in NCAA Division II college football as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The team has been led during the 2020s by two head coaches: Steve Olson (2017–2019, 2021–2022); and Dan Mettlach (2023–present).
The team played its home games at Kearly Stadium in Houghton, Michigan.
2020.
The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021.
The 2021 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Tech University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2021 NCAA Division II football season. In their fourth year under head coach Steve Olson, the Huskies compiled a 6–4 record (5–3 in conference games), finished third in the GLIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 200 to 186.
The Huskies were ranked fifth in the GLIAC preseason coaches poll.
Game summaries.
Northern Michigan.
For the 11th straight season, Michigan Tech took home the Miner's Cup. During their winning streak, Michigan Tech beat the Wildcats by an average of 8.6 points per game, or an average total of 30.1-21.5 per game. This victory is the largest since a 28-21 victory in 2017. Since 2002, the start of the Miner's Cup, Michigan Tech is 16-3 against the Wildcats, averaging a 31.5-22.2 win per game, or a 9.3 point margin of victory. Michigan Tech has outscored Northern Michigan 599-421 in this series.
Northwood.
Michigan Tech tallied its first shutout win since November 13, 2010. The Huskies returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown as the last scoring play of the game.
2022.
The 2022 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Tech University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division II football season. In their fifth and final year under head coach Steve Olson, the Huskies compiled a 4–7 record (2–4 in conference games), finished fifth in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 295 to 212.
Game summaries.
Hillsdale.
Michigan Tech scored first on a four-yard rushing touchdown by Will Ark. Each team exchanged a touchdown before Hillsdale kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter. Michigan Tech fumbled in the third quarter, and a Charger recovered the ball and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown to put Hillsdale in the lead. Hillsdale scored again early in the fourth quarter, but Michigan Tech scored the last 14 points of the game, scoring the game-winning touchdown with 40 seconds remaining in the game.
Saginaw Valley State.
Michigan Tech took an early lead with a field goal in the first quarter. Saginaw Valley took the lead with a touchdown in the second quarter. 
Michigan Tech retook the lead on a touchdown with 2:25 left in the first half. Michigan Tech led, 9–3, at halftime. In the third quarter, Michigan Tech exended its lead with a 52-yard touchdown pass from Will Ark to Darius Willis. The momentum then shifted to Sagainaw Valley, as the Cardinals scored 21 consecutive points. The last of Saginaw Valley's scores came when Ark threw a pick six four minutes into the fourth quarter, giving the Cardinals a 28–16 lead. Michigan Tech was able to rebound, scoring 14 of the next 21 points. The Huskies scored their final touchdown with 52 seconds left, pulling withing five points. The Huskies' attempted an onside kick, but Saginaw Valley recovered to seasl the victory.
2023.
The 2023 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Tech University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2023 NCAA Division II football season. In their first year under head coach Dan Mettlach, the Huskies compiled a 5–5 record (1–5 in conference games), finished sixth in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 239 to 179.
Mettlach had been an assistant head coach since 2019. He replaced Steve Olson who was fired after the Huskies' disappointing 2022 season.
2024.
The 2024 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Tech University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2024 NCAA Division II football season. In their second year under head coach Dan Mettlach, the Huskies compiled a 7–4 record (4–3 in conference games), finished in a three-way tie for third place in the GLIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 276 to 228.
The team's statistical leaders included Alex Fries (2,215 passing yards, 118.97 passer rating), Darius Willis (61 receptions for 757 yards), Jake Rueff (571 rushing yards), and Avery Kucharski (57 points on 24 extra points and 11 field goals).
Six Michigan Tech players received first-team honors on the 2024 All-GLIAC football team: wide receivers Ethan Champney and Darius Willis; defensive linemen Josh Cribben and Austin Schlicht; linebacker Hunter Buechel; and punter Brenden Lach.
2025.
The 2025 Michigan Tech Huskies football team will represent Michigan Tech University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2025 NCAA Division II football season. They are expected to be led by Dan Mettlach in his third year as head coach.
On February 5, 2025, Michigan Tech announced the signing of 28 players, including defensive lineman Ruebyn Mensah (South Range MI), outside linebacker Lane Gorzinski (Powers, MI), and offensive lineman Kevin Giuliani (Crystal Falls, MI).