Friday, October 20, 2017

DII AFCA Coaches Top 25 Football Rankings: Virginia State #21, Bowie State #23

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- Week 7 final scores shook up the CIAA Northern Division, but gained two teams national exposure. As announced Tuesday, Virginia State University ranks No. 21 while Bowie State University holds the No. 23 spot in the NCAA Division II American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) rankings.

Power houses No. 23 Bowie State and No. 21 Virginia State went head-to-head last Saturday in a Northern Division rival matchup. The Trojans proved their dominance with a 47-35 victory, which was aired nationally on live television via Aspire TV. Prior to this contest, the Trojans were not featured in the AFCA football rankings while Bowie State held the No. 14 spot.



The Trojans remain undefeated with a 6-0 overall record and moved to the No. 1 spot in the CIAA Northern Division. The Bulldogs slid to No. 3 in the North and now hold a 6-1 overall record.

BSU and VSU will resume CIAA play on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The Trojans will hit the road as they travel to face the Lions of Lincoln (PA) University. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. The Bulldogs will welcome the Virginia Union University Panthers for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff contest.

Rankings - AFCA Coaches

RANKSCHOOLRECORDPOINTSPREVIOUS
1Northwest Missouri State (34)7-08501
2Shepherd (WV)6-07912
3Indiana (Pa)7-07823
4Minnesota State7-07544
5Midwestern State5-06826
6Indianapolis7-06785
7Grand Valley State6-16357
8Fort Hays State7-06168
9Central Washington7-057210
10Texas A&M-Commerce5-154111
11Winona State7-049413
12Ferris State5-142415
13Ashland6-142316
14Assumption6-040617
15Sioux Falls6-135218
16Colorado Mesa6-130720
17Slippery Rock6-12889
18West Alabamagoo6-127123
19Delta State6-126321
20Wingate6-024324
21Virginia State6-0165NR
22Humboldt State5-115425
23Bowie State6-19514
24Eastern New Mexico6-166NR
25Southeastern Oklahoma State6-16419

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