Missouri Valley Football Conference defending co-champions UNI and Southern Illinois have been picked at the top of the league again in 2009.  The Panthers received the top spot in a poll conducted by league coaches, media and sports information directors.  The poll was announced in conjunction with the league’s annual Media Day in St. Louis, Mo. 

Team (First-Place Votes)

 Points

1. Northern Iowa (26)    314
2. Southern Illinois (9)    281
3. South Dakota State    231
4. North Dakota State (1)    206
5. Western Illinois     174
6. Youngstown State    171
7. Missouri State    111
8. Illinois State     90
9. Indiana State     42