NWMS, CMSU, among top teams in D-II football

Following their 30-10 win at Arrowhead Stadium over Pittsburg State, the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats moved up one spot to #6 in the AFCA Division II college football poll.  The Bearcats are now 2-1 on the season.

Their only loss came to Abilene Christian, who is 3-0 and ranked second in the country.  Heading into last Saturday’s Fall Classic VIII, the Gorillas were ranked #4 in the country.  They dropped down to #11.  They next travel to Central Missouri, where the Mules are right behind them at #12.  The Mules are 3-0 following their 24-21 win over Emporia State.

Missouri Western was just outside the top 25 missing out on the rankings.  The Griffons are 3-0 and have averaged 47 points per game.