SEARCY, Ark. — The Harding Bison football team remains firmly entrenched at No. 2 in the latest 2025 AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl, released Monday. The 8-0 Bisons, who dominated Arkansas-Monticello in a 55-0 shutout last week, hold the same spot they held previously and are one of six undefeated teams in the top seven. This is Harding's 86th consecutive appearance in the poll (we honor former Bison #86 Enoch Williams with the story image).
Harding is preparing for its Homecoming game this Saturday when they host Oklahoma Baptist.
Key Statistical Rankings
The undefeated Bisons boast impressive national and Great American Conference (GAC) rankings across several key statistical categories.
National Rankings Highlights (Top 10)
- 4th Down Conversion Pct: 1st (1.000)
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Scoring Defense: 1st (5.4 points per game)
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Total Defense: 1st (216.0 yards per game)
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Rushing Defense: 9th (79.9 yards per game allowed)
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Total Offense: 7th (460.5 yards per game)
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Sacks Allowed: 1st (Tied, 0.38 per game)
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Turnover Margin: 12th (+1.00)
GAC Statistical Leadership
Harding leads the GAC in several significant areas:
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3rd Down Conversion Pct: 1st (52.9%)
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4th Down Conversion Pct: 1st (1.000)
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Rushing Offense: 1st (435.3 yards per game)
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Scoring Offense: 2nd (43.6 points per game)
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Scoring Defense: 1st (5.4 points per game)
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Total Offense: 1st (460.5 yards per game)
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Total Defense: 1st (216.0 yards per game)
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Passing Yards Allowed: 1st (136.1 yards per game allowed)
Player Statistical Leaders
Several Bison players rank highly in national and conference stats:
