To add to the intrigue and fun of the ranking system, I am creating "Levels" within the Top 25. In the "Level System", I will be grouping teams that are reasonably comparable in my opinion and exposing where I believe there is a drop-off of some kind between ranks.
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.
LEVEL 1
1. UW-Whitewater- Wins WIAC opener big.
2. Mount Union- Put ONU in its place.
LEVEL 2
3. St. Thomas- Did what #3's do. Won its circled game.
4. Wesley- Onslaught helps hold rank.
5. Linfield- Cats claw Bearcats hard.
6. UMHB- Outscores potent LC passing game.
LEVEL 3
7. Hardin Simmons- Nice bounce back win.
8. North Central- Shuts down high powered Carthage.
9. Wittenberg- 6 point win over weak foe incurs drop.
10. Delaware Valley- Hatty's 5 TD throws ground Dutchmen.
11. Ohio Northern University- UP a spot after being shutout?
12. Wheaton- Nice revenge win over Titans.
LEVEL 4
13. Coe- Barely wins duel over sword-less Spartans.
14. Thomas More- Who will challenge Saints before playoffs?
15. UW-Stout- National Champs are next.
16. UW-Eau Claire- Takes down Point in key WIAC clash.
17. Willamette- Bearcats' playoff hopes wounded.
18. Central College- Win was almost foregone conclusion.
LEVEL 5
19. Wabash- Overlooked Little Giants rise big.
20. Trine- Beats one of better conference foes.
21. UW-Oshkosh- Titans get huge monkey off back.
22. Montclair State- solid road win against Cougers.
23. St. John Fisher- Cardinals positioned well to qualify for playoffs.
24. Pacific Lutheran- beats improved Puget Sound.
25. Cal Lutheran- Redlands win earns way back in.
Dropped Out
UW-Stevens Point- Had must win and didn't.
St. John's- Had must win and didn't.
Ursinas- Wabash, St. John Fisher and Cal Lu have done enough to claw ahead of Bears for now.
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