Harding Football Ranked No. 1 in AFCA Division II Coaches Poll

WACO, Texas - Harding University's football team will begin the 2024 season as the top-ranked team in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl. Following their undefeated 2023 season and first Division II national championship, the Bisons will defend their title starting September 5 against Southern Nazarene.

Central Missouri, who lost to Harding in last year's playoffs, secured the second spot, their highest preseason ranking ever. Conference rivals Ferris State (Mich.) and Grand Valley State (Mich.) took the third and fourth spots, respectively, each receiving a first-place vote.

The Colorado School of Mines, last season's national championship runner-up, rounds out the top five. The Orediggers will face West Texas A&M on September 5.

2024 AFCA Division II Coaches' Poll Highlights:

#1 Harding University: 25 first-place votes, 672 points
#2 Central Missouri
#3 Ferris State (Mich.): 1 first-place vote
#4 Grand Valley State (Mich.): 1 first-place vote
#5 Colorado School of Mines

Season Openers:

Harding: September 5 vs. Southern Nazarene
Central Missouri: September 7 vs. Northeastern St. (Okla.)
Ferris State: August 31 at #6 Pittsburg State (Kan.)
Grand Valley State: September 5 vs. Central St. (Ohio)
Colorado School of Mines: September 5 vs. West Texas A&M

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