Raiders Break Into Top 20 of NAIA Coaches’ Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NAIA released its fourth Top 25 Coaches' Poll, presented by Stadionic, with Northwestern moving up one spot to No. 20.

The Raiders took down Concordia (Neb.) last Saturday, earning a 38-24 homecoming win. Colby Duncan threw for 263 yards and rushed for 105, scoring four total touchdowns. Josiah Heinz gained 107 yards on the ground, while Caleb Moore and Carson Ness had 86 and 78 receiving yards, respectively. Owen Lalumendre led the Red Raider defense with seven stops.

College of Idaho took sole possession of the No. 1 ranking, followed by Keiser (Fla.), Indiana Wesleyan, Benedictine (Kan.), and Grand View (Iowa).

Northwestern is on the road this week, facing Briar Cliff for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.

GPAC IN THE TOP 25
No. 7 Morningside Mustangs
No. 15 Dordt Defenders
No. 19 Midland Warriors
No. 20 Northwestern Red Raiders

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Players Mentioned

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

#9 Owen Lalumendre: LB; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#20 Caleb Moore: WR; 5' 11"; Redshirt Freshman

#5 Carson Ness: WR; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#24 Josiah Heinz: RB; 5' 11"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

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

#9 Owen Lalumendre
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: LB

#20 Caleb Moore
: 5' 11"; Redshirt Freshman
: WR

#5 Carson Ness
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: WR

#24 Josiah Heinz
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: RB