Northwestern Moves Up in NAIA Coaches’ Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After their second shutout win of the year on Saturday, the Northwestern football team has moved up to No. 14 in the NAIA Coaches' Poll, presented by Netting Professionals.

The Raiders currently hold a record of 2-1 with wins over Waldorf and Dakota Wesleyan. Their defense has allowed a mere eight points per game, while their 167 yards allowed per game is first in the GPAC. Northwestern is second in the conference with 12 sacks, and the defense has recorded five takeaways this season.

The top five remained unchanged, with Grand View (Iowa), Keiser (Fla.), Benedictine (Kan.), Morningside, and Indiana Wesleyan leading the poll.

Northwestern has been in the top 25 in 101 consecutive ratings dating back to August 7, 2017, which ranks fourth in the NAIA. Four GPAC teams rank in the top 25 in Northwestern, Concordia, Dordt, and Morningside.

GPAC IN THE TOP 25
No. 4 Morningside Mustangs
No. 14 Northwestern Red Raiders
No. 15 Dordt Defenders
No. 21 Concordia Bulldogs

Northwestern is back home this weekend for a top-15 matchup, hosting No. 15 Dordt on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

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