All rankings have their flaws. My rankings come with certain biases. At least I acknowledge them. (Referring to some D1 polls, NOT d3football.com poll). WIAC bias? Without a doubt. Midwest bias? Perhaps to a degree. Probably a strange mix of acknowledging a school's tradition and track record and their current season's performance. Heavily influenced by my sense as to who would win head to head. Playing WIAC and especially UW-W tough over the past few years earns a lot of points. There will be serious volatility because, well, I think that's just more fun.
1. UW-Whitewater- Enters conference play unchallenged by non-conference foes.
2. Mount Union- Another (OAC) One Bites the Dust.
3. St. Thomas- Big hump to get over Saturday.
4. Wesley- Sottilare shreds Cap.
5. UMHB- Comes up big against HSU again.
6. Wittenberg- Tigers avoid Gator bite.
7. Linfield- Big chance to justify ranking Saturday.
8. Coe- Signature victory propels Kowhawks up the rankings.
9. Delaware Valley- Opens MAC Saturday.
10. Hardin Simmons- Settling between Cru and Bearcats for now.
11. Willamette- Epic NWC clash with Linfield Saturday.
12. North Central- Breaks into top dozen with solid win over UW-EC
13. Ohio Northern- Trying to climb the Mount and the rankings Sat.
14. Thomas More- Passes Presidential test.
15. UW-Stout- It's like growing while you sleep.
16. UW-Stevens Point- Pointers back in picture with convincing win.
17. Central College- Yields 37 points and 533 yards to Coe.
18. Wheaton- Thunder keeps storming.
19. Trine- More Thunder!
20. St. John's- Fighting for playoff lives against Tommies
21. UW- Eau Claire- Running game stymied by CCIW's Cardinals.
22. UW- Oshkosh- Bucks a strong trend to win a WIAC blowout.
23. Montclair State- Wins as expected, Kean on deck.
24. Pacific Lutheran- To open NWC portion Saturday.
25. Ursinas- 4-0 Bears taking aim at CC title.
Dropped Out
Illinois Wesleyan- Will climb right back in with Wheaton win Saturday.
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