Raiders Move Up One Spot in NAIA Top 25

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Northwestern football team moved up one spot to No. 19 in this week's edition of the NAIA Coaches' Poll, presented by Netting Professionals.

The Raiders defeated Doane 51-20 in the home finale on Saturday, led by Colby Duncan's 384-yard day through the air and on the ground. Austyn Gerard also caught two passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns in his return to the field, while Jackson Smythe led the Raider defense with seven tackles.

Grand View (Iowa) leads the poll for the eighth consecutive week, followed by Keiser (Fla.), Benedictine (Kan.), Friends (Kan.), and Montana Tech in the top five.

GPAC IN THE TOP 25
No. 6 Dordt Defenders
No. 9 Morningside Mustangs
No. 19 Northwestern Red Raiders
RV Concordia Bulldogs

Northwestern closes the regular season on Saturday, traveling to Concordia for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.

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Players Mentioned

#2 Colby Duncan: QB; 6' 2"; Sophomore

#7 Austyn Gerard: WR; 5' 11"; Junior

#27 Jackson Smythe: LB; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#2 Colby Duncan
: 6' 2"; Sophomore
: QB

#7 Austyn Gerard
: 5' 11"; Junior
: WR

#27 Jackson Smythe
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: LB

Players Mentioned

#2 Colby Duncan

#7 Austyn Gerard

#27 Jackson Smythe

Players Mentioned

#2 Colby Duncan

#7 Austyn Gerard

#27 Jackson Smythe