Bisons Remain on Top: Harding Ranked No. 1 in AFCA Division II Coaches Poll for Fourth Straight Week

SEARCY, Ark. - For the fourth consecutive week, Harding University's football team sits atop the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl. This marks the program's 68th straight week ranked among the nation's best. Harding defeated Arkansas-Monticello 63-3 on Thursday in Monticello to move to 3-0 on the season and extend its NCAA-best winning streak to 22 games.

Harding's dominance is reflected in the statistical rankings, where they lead or rank highly in multiple categories:

Rushing Offense: 1st nationally (469.7 yards per game)
Scoring Offense: 1st nationally (60.3 points per game)
Scoring Defense: 1st nationally (3.3 points allowed per game)
Total Defense: 1st nationally (132.3 yards allowed per game)
Time of Possession: 1st nationally (36:28 average)

This Saturday, the Bisons face their toughest challenge yet as they host No. 20 Henderson State at 7 p.m. at First Security Stadium. Henderson State enters the game undefeated, boasting impressive stats of their own.

Statistical Highlights:

Harding has allowed just 0.200 third-down conversion percentage, ranking 6th nationally.
The Bisons have yet to allow a 4th-down conversion, leading the nation.
Harding's passing yards per completion (27.70) leads the nation.
The team's rushing defense ranks 4th nationally, allowing only 54.7 yards per game.

Upcoming Game:

Harding University Bisons (3-0) vs. Henderson State Reddies (3-0)
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: First Security Stadium, Searcy, Ark.

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