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2025 West Alabama vs Valdosta State

Valdosta State Keeps Hopes Alive With 45-35 Win Over West Alabama

Valdosta State Keeps Hopes Alive With 45-35 Win Over West Alabama

Don't count out Valdosta State just yet. The Blazers keep their GSC and playoff hopes alive with a 45-35 home victory against West Alabama.

Nov 1, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro
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Valdosta State may have had an uncharacteristically slow start to its 2025 football campaign, but the Blazers seem to be heating up at just the right time.

Making a run at redemption in the NCAA Division II Playoffs still is a distant possibility, but VSU took a huge step in that direction with a 45-35 win Saturday against conference foe West Alabama. And the final quarter was complete chaos.

It was the first Gulf South Conference game of the season for the two-time defending GSC champion Blazers, as well as their first showdown of the year against a ranked opponent. 

A 17-point second quarter helped Valdosta State to a 24-7 halftime advantage at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, and after a scoreless third quarter for both teams, the floodgates blew open.

The longtime conference rivals combined for 49 points in the final 15 minutes, but the host Blazers were able to use a little creativity and some luck to hold off the charging Tigers.

One of the highlights was a double pass from VSU’s junior quarterback Jameson Holcomb to senior receiver Council Allen to redshirt sophomore tight end Joel Houedenou for a 36-yard touchdown with six minutes left in the game. That put the Blazers ahead 38-28 after the extra point.

West Alabama answered quickly, getting as close as 38-35, but that’s where the luck started going Valdosta State’s way.

First, a Spencer Arceneaux pass to graduate receiver Dearrius Nelson deep in UWA territory was caught, but knocked loose, allowing senior defensive back Dallas Robinson to scoop it up and return it for another Valdosta State touchdown. 

On the ensuing kickoff, a low liner from junior kicker Ethan Eddins was recovered by Valdosta State at midfield, and the Blazers were able to run off the final two minutes for the season-changing victory. 

West Alabama topped Valdosta State in first downs, rushing attempts, rushing yards, receptions, plays and total yards, but the Tigers were slowed by two lost fumbles, the intercepted pass and 98 penalty yards.

UWA had 329 rushing yards and 223 yards through the air for a 552 total on 77 plays, while the Blazers totaled 395 yards on 60 plays – 254 yards through the air and 141 on the ground.

Holcomb led the VSU passing attack with a 19-for-29 performance for 254 yards and a touchdown. Allen handled things on the other end of the passes, catching eight balls for 136 yards and a score.

Senior running back Eric Watts and junior RB Corey Reddick Jr. had 82 and 65 yards, respectively, for the Blazers, and they both had a touchdown.

For West Alabama, Arceneaux was 22 for 34 for 223 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. 

Arceneaux entered the game second in the conference in rushing (63.9 ypg), passing (224.6 ypg) and total offence (288.4 ypg), and he added another 104 rushing yards on seven carries. Junior running back Brayden Jenkins led the Tigers with 133 yards and a touchdown on 24 attempts. 

Up next for West Alabama, which is done with conference play for this season, is a Nov. 8 visit from Lincoln University (California). 

Valdosta State will look to keep its title hopes alive at home next week against Delta State, before ending the regular season on the road at West Florida.

A Look At The New Gulf South Conference

Since reaching the Division II title game last year, where they fell to Ferris State, the VSU Blazers have been enduring a bit of a nightmare 2025 campaign that has seen them fall out of the national polls and get left out of the season’s first regional rankings. 

However, with the new look of the Gulf South Conference, and a format changes to the Division II postseason, Saturday marked the beginning of a new season for Valdosta State.

For the first time, all Division II conference champions will earn automatic spots in the playoff bracket, while the other 16 spots (of 32) will be awarded via at-large selection. 

The latter might be unlikely for VSU this season, but a third-consecutive conference championship certainly is within reach for the Blazers, who are 4-4 overall this year, but 1-0 in conference play.

Ending the season with wins against Delta State and West Florida would guarantee the Blazers the conference crown. It’s possible, but it will be a tough task, as West Florida entered this week as a top-5 team nationally, while Delta State was just outside the top 10.

The best news for VSU is that UWF and DSU are playing each other this week, which will break the tie atop the four-team GSC standings. Heading into their showdown, both teams are 1-0. 

West Alabama entered the day ranked No. 21 in both the FloCollege D2 Football Rankings and the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches Poll, but the Tigers likely will disappear from both following the loss, which was their third in a row and will leave them winless in their 2025 GSC slate (0-3).

UWA now is 5-3 overall after a 5-0 start to the season.

In the latest edition of the FloCollege D2 Football Rankings, three of the four remaining GSC teams earned spots in the top 25. West Florida is locked in at No. 4, Delta State moved up two spots to No. 11 and West Alabama is hanging on at No. 21.

With the success the conference has enjoyed over the years, none of that should be shocking. 

The jaw-dropping part is the team that’s missing completely, Valdosta State, which played for the NCAA Division II title last season and has been a top contender for most of the last 25 years.

Another important note is why the Gulf South Conference only has four teams. 

The change in the Division II landscape that led to four teams leaving the GSC was the return of football to Conference Carolinas for the first time since the 1974-1975 school year. 

Last season, the GSC featured eight teams, but at the end of the 2024 campaign, Chowan, Erskine, North Greenville and Mississippi College left the conference. The first three now reside in Conference Carolinas, while the MC program is defunct. 

Since 2000, three of the four programs left in the Gulf South Conference have played for the Division II national title a combined 11 times, winning six. Valdosta State claimed the trophy four times, while Delta State and West Florida each have one. 

If you missed any of the action as it unfolded, watch the entire replay on FloCollege. The site also provides news and notes for each football game.

Final Stats From 45-35 Valdosta State Win Over West Alabama

Game StatsWest AlabamaValdosta State
First Downs2718
Rushing Attempts4331
Rushing Yards329141
Rushing Avg7.74.5
Receptions2219
Receiving Yards223256
Receiving Avg10.113.5
Passing Yards223256
Pass C-A-I22-34-119-29-0
Plays-Yards77-55260-397
Yards/Play7.176.62
Kick Return Yards4-1064-37
Punt Return Yards1-82-3
Interception-Yards0-01--13
Fumbles-Yards0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost2-21-1
Penalties12-984-30
Punts5-47.66-49.3
Possession8:453:15
3rd Down Eff6-134-13
4th Down Eff2-31-1
Points3545

Watch The Unintentional Potential Game-Winning Play For Valdosta State

What a wild finish to the VSU-West Alabama contest.

Crazy Kickoff Seals Contest For Valdosta State

A low kick from junior kicker Ethan Eddins is recovered by Valdosta State at midfield, all but sealing the Blazers' win over West Alabama.

Valdosta State gets the ball back with 1:59 left on the clock.

Chaos In Titletown, Valdosta State Leads West Alabama 45-35

Watch Dallas Robinson recovery this fumble and turn it into six points for Valdosta State.

Valdosta State Adds Defensive Touchdown To Pull Away In Final Minutes Against West Alabama

Just before the two-minute warning, an Arceneaux pass from deep in UWA territory is caught and then knocked loose by the Valdosta State defense.

The Blazers recover the fumble (senior defensive back Dallas Robinson) and return it for some breathing room. Rolader adds the extra point to put VSU ahead 45-35.

West Alabama didn't have any timeouts and could not challenge the play. 

Watch UWA's Tyler Smith Rumble In, Tigers Cut Deficit To 38-35

Tyler Smith from 17 yards out.

Chaotic Fourth Quarter Continues In Valdosta, West Alabama Won't Back Down

Penalty flags are flying. 

A third-and-4 pass from Arceneaux is tipped and lands in the hands of senior receiver Tyrek Williams to keep the Tigers alive.

UWA is able to capitalize, with graduate running back Tyler Smith barreling in from 17 yards out. Guyton adds the extra point, making it 38-35 - Valdosta's advantage - with 4:03 left on the clock. 

Trick Or Treat? Valdosta State Gets Both, Adds To Lead Over West Alabama

The Blazers are up 38-28 with six minutes left in the game.

Valdosta State Gets Creative To Preserve Lead Against West Alabama

Valdosta State got a little tricky in the fourth quarter against West Alabama, with wide receiver Council Allen turning a double pass into a touchdown.

Holcomb tosses it to Allen, and Allen lets it fly to redshirt sophomore tight end Joel Houedenou for a 36-yard touchdown. Rolader adds the extra point to make it 38-28 Valdosta with six minutes left.

A play earlier, Allen went up high to grab a Holcomb pass and get Valdosta State across midfield.

UWA Find The End Zone, Closes Deficit To 31-28

Watch it again - Arceneaux to Nelson.

West Alabama Scores Again Against Valdosta State Football, VSU Only Up 31-28

West Alabama converts on fourth and 8 from the UWA 32, but the long run by Arceneaux is called back. There's a holding penalty that makes if fourth and 18 for the Tigers.

West Alabama punts from deep in its own territory, and its mishandled by Valdosta State.

The Tigers pick it up, and it ends up being first and goal for UWA at the VSU 13-yard line.

UWA needs two plays to find the end zone again. This time, it's Arceneaux connecting on a slant pass to Nelson from 7 yards out. 

Guyton adds the extra point to make it 31-28 with 7:37 left in the game.

Watch Brayden Jenkins Take It In For West Alabama, Tigers Still Down 31-21

UWA cuts into deficit against Valdosta State.

See-Saw Fourth Quarters Sees West Alabama Back In End Zone, VSU Still Ahead 31-21

West Alabama keeps it on the ground again, this time with junior running back Brayden Jenkins punching it in from 4 yards out. Guyton adds the extra point to make it 31-21.

Watch Valdosta State's Response To Early West Alabama Score, VSU Up 31-14 In Fourth Quarter

Corey Reddick Jr. runs it in!

Valdosta State Football Answers Immediately, Blazers Lead 31-14

Less than two minutes after UWA's score, Valdosta States answers with a 2-yard power run from junior running back Corey Reddick Jr. Rolader adds the extra point to put the Blazers ahead 31-14.

One Play, One Touchdown For West Alabama Football

UWA needed one play in the fourth quarter to begin its comeback against Valdosta State. Check it out!

West Alabama Opens Fourth Quarter With Touchdown, Tigers Still Trail 24-14

Graduate receiver Dearrius Nelson shows off his wheels and caps West Alabama's drive with a 28-yard touchdown run on the first play of the final quarter. 

Guyton adds the extra point to make it 24-14.

The drive was 99 yards on 10 plays, taking 5:32 off the clock.

Time For The Fourth Quarter In West Alabama-Valdosta State Football Game

The Devil Went Down to Georgia is playing at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. That means it's time for the final quarter of the VSU-West Alabama contest.

Host Valdosta State leads 24-7.

Third Quarter Silent In West Alabama vs. Valdosta State

There's not much happening through almost 10 minutes of third-quarter action in UWA-VSU matchup.

There's 5:06 left on the clock. West Alabama has the ball inside its own 5-yard line. It's second and 8.

Second Half Underway In Valdosta, Georgia - VSU Leads 24-7

The third quarter has begun in the West Alabama-Valdosta State contest, and VSU gets the ball to start the half.

The opening drive ends quickly with a punt from the Blazers.

First-Half Stats From West Alabama vs. Valdosta State Football

Game StatsWest AlabamaValdosta State
First Downs129
Rushing Attempts2313
Rushing Yards12194
Rushing Avg5.37.2
Receptions1311
Receiving Yards136128
Receiving Avg10.511.6
Passing Yards136128
Pass C-A-I13-21-111-17-0
Plays-Yards44-25730-222
Yards/Play5.847.4
Kick Return Yards2-241-20
Punt Return Yards0-01-3
Interception-Yards0-01--13
Fumbles-Yards0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost1-10-0
Penalties7-551-5
Punts3-45.72-54.0
Possession17:5212:08
3rd Down Eff2-83-7
4th Down Eff2-31-1
Points724

First Half Concludes In West Alabama Football-Valdosta State GSC Showdown, VSU Leads 24-7

West Alabama has a strong final drive, but it ends with a fumble from Arceneaux, who had scrambled into the red zone with less than 10 seconds left on the clock.

The ruling came after review, and UWA's opportunity to kick a last-second field goal was taken away.

Valdosta State takes a 24-7 lead into halftime.

Watch Valdosta State Add To Lead Against West Alabama Football

Holcomb to Wilson from 3 yards out.

Blazers Rolling Against West Alabama, Valdosta State Football Leads 24-7

With less than two minutes left in the first half, Valdosta State finds the end zone again.

This time, its Holcomb to graduate wide receiver Xyre Wilson with a 3-yard touchdown pass, his first TD reception of the year. Rolader adds the extra point to make it 24-7.

It looks like the Blazers are peaking at the right time.

There's 1:17 left on the clock, and UWA will get the ball back for one more drive.

Watch Valdosta State's Eric Watts Rumble 80 Yards To Extend The Blazers' Lead Over UWA To 17-7

Here's a season-long 80-yard touchdown run from VSU's Eric Watts.

Blazers Extend Lead Against West Alabama, VSU Up 17-7

Senior running back Eric Watts explodes through a hole on the left sides and runs it 80 yards for a touchdown.

He entered the game with 335 yards (6.5 yards per carry) and six touchdowns, with a long of 75.

Rolader adds the extra point to extend the VSU lead to 17-7 with six minutes left in the first half.

Valdosta State Regains Lead With Field Goal, Blazers Lead 10-7

The first score of the second quarter is a 47-yard field goal by Valdosta State's Rolader. 

He's 5 of 7 for the season, and today's is his longest of the campaign. His previous-best was 41 yards.

First Quarter Ends, Valdosta State And West Alabama Tied At 7

VSU scores, UWA answers. The game is all tied up after 15 minutes.

West Alabama has the ball on its own 24-yard line.

UWA Tigers Respond, Tied With Valdosta Football 

Watch West Alabama's game-tying score against Valdosta State.

West Alabama Threatens....And Scores! Tigers And Blazers Tied 7-7

West Alabama used a balanced drive to march 85 yards down the field on 14 plays, with graduate running back Tyler Smith capping it off with a 1-yard touchdown run right up the middle.

Redshirt junior Elijah Guyton gets three attempts at the extra point, as two illegal formation penalties push things back. Finally, he knocks it through from 31 yards to tie the game at 7-7.

The drive took more than six minutes.

There's now less than two minutes left in the opening quarter.

If You Missed It, Here It Is - Valdosta State's First Touchdown Of The Day vs. West Alabama

Once again, Holcomb to Allen for a 26-yard score!

VSU Football First On The Board In Gulf South Showdown, Blazers Lead 7-0

Junior quarterback Jameson Holcomb connects with senior receiver Council Allen for a 26-yard Blazers touchdown. It's Allen's first touchdown of the season, and just the fifth receiving touchdown for VSU this year.

Freshman kicker Matt Rolader adds the extra point to make it 7-0 Valdosta State.

The drive was 47 yards on seven plays. 

Watch Valdosta State's Josh Brown Intercept This West Alabama Pass

Note: Don't throw it near Josh Brown!

Valdosta State Defense Steps Up Immediately Against West Alabama Football

Less than two minutes into the contest, Arceneaux is intercepted by senior cornerback Josh Brown on a second and 19 pass attempt. It's the first INT of the year for Brown.

VSU gets the ball at the UWA 47-yard line.

Valdosta State And West Alabama Underway In Georgia

West Alabama wins the coin toss and wants the ball first. The Blazers kick things off!

Senior quarterback Spencer Arceneaux is under center for UWA at the West Alabama 25.

Check Out A Few Pics From The Campus Of Valdosta State

It's nearly game time in Valdosta, Georgia! Valdosta State vs. West Alabama in GSC play!

Fast Fact: West Alabama Football Kicking Game

  • Elijah Guyton is fourth in the nation (Division II) in field goal percentage, having made 90% of his kicks. He has connected on 9 of 10 attempts.
  • Kicker Elijah Guyton is tied for 14th place nationally in field goals made per game with 1.29.
  • Austin McCready is averaging 43.77 yards per punt, which is ninth in Division II football.

When Is The West Alabama vs. Valdosta State Football Game?

The West Alabama Tigers will take on the Valdosta State Blazers at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. Eastern/noon Central.

How To Watch The West Alabama vs. Valdosta State Football Game

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2025 West Alabama vs Valdosta State


About West Alabama Football

West Alabama has seen steady improvement in recent seasons, going from 5-6 in 2022 to 5-5 in 2023 to a 9-2 campaign in 2024 that ended with a 37-34 loss to Lenoir-Rhyne in the opening round of the Division II Playoffs.

The magic continued for the Tigers in 2025, at least at the beginning, with five consecutive nonconference wins to start the year. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as well when conference play started, though UWA did hold its own against a pair of teams that are a combined 15-1 this season.

West Alabama’s winning streak ended with a 23-16 home loss to West Florida on Oct. 18, and the damage doubled, again at home, with a 41-38 loss to Delta State on Oct. 25.

Perhaps getting back on the road is the right remedy for the Tigers, who are 3-0 away from home this season. 

West Alabama’s strength in 2025 seems to be on the ground. 

The Tigers lead the GSC with 189.1 rushing yards per contest and rank third through the air with 224.6 ypg. They’re third in scoring with 35.9 points per contest but last in scoring defense, having given up a league-worst 27.3 points per game.

Senior quarterback Spencer Arceneaux is second in the conference in rushing (63.9 ypg), passing (224.6 ypg) and total offence (288.4 ypg). He has been named the GSC Offensive Player of the Week three times.

Defensively, sophomore linebacker JT Hooten leads the conference in total tackles with 60.

UWA is led by first-year head coach Scott Cochran, who has enjoyed success with Division I powerhouses LSU, Alabama and Georgia. 

How To Watch West Alabama Football Games In 2025

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UWA Quarterback Spencer Arceneaux Can Get It Done

We talked about West Alabama ranking higher in the rushing stats, but Spencer Arceneaux also can make things happen through the air. He is 102 for 188 this season for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Here he is connecting with Houston Johnson in the Tigers’ 41-38 loss to Delta State last week.

About Valdosta State Football

For the most part, Valdosta State has been consistently successful, including Division II national championships in 2004, 2007, 2012 and 2018, along with runner-up finishes in 2002, 2021 and 2024.

The Blazers also own a record 11 Gulf South Conference titles and have won or shared five since 2018.

Unfortunately, since COVID-19 canceled the 2020 season, VSU has struggled a little bit with transition.

When Tremaine Jackson took over the program for the 2022 campaign, after going 12-2 and reaching the title tilt in 2021, the Blazers stumbled to a 5-6 effort and sixth-place conference finish. 

They did rebound, however, going 25-3 over the next two seasons, including a pair of conference championships.

In 2025, with the much smaller GSC roster, Valdosta State has the opportunity to overcome the transition blues and make a huge turnaround all in the same season. 

This year, the Blazers are being led by first-year head coach Graham Craig, who was the offensive coordinator for the team’s run to the title game in 2024. 

With just four of its 22 starters back from a year ago, the squad’s 3-4 start certainly is understandable. 

If the team’s performance last week in a 35-24 homecoming win over former conference foe North Greenville is any indication, things could be falling into place at just the right time for VSU, which will close the season with its three conference games. 

That means there’s still a chance at a three-peat and another year in the playoffs.

A noteworthy performance last week from senior defensive lineman Mark Robinson earned him the D2Football.com Player of the Week nod and GSC Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors. He had nine total tackles, including four for a loss on four sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry.

On the other side of the ball, freshman running back Shawn Paschall was named GSC Freshman and Special Teams Player of the Week for a performance that featured a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

Oh, and to make Saturday’s showdown with West Alabama even more special, a win for VSU would be the 350th in program history.

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Read More About The Gulf South Conference Awards Won This Week By VSU

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West Alabama Football Schedule 2025

All Times Central

  • Aug. 30 (Sat): West Alabama 27, Fort Valley State 17 (W)
  • Sept. 6 (Sat): West Alabama 38, Chowan 28 (W)
  • Sept. 13 (Sat): West Alabama 28, Charleston 24 (W)
  • Sept. 20 (Sat): West Alabama 52, Barton 14 (W)
  • Sept. 27 (Sat): West Alabama 52, North Greenville 44 (W)
  • Oct. 18 (Sat): West Florida 23, West Alabama 16 (L)
  • Oct. 25 (Sat): Delta State 41, West Alabama 38 (L)
  • Nov. 1 (Sat): Noon at Valdosta State
  • Nov. 8 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. Lincoln (Calif.)
  • Nov. 15 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. Northeastern State

Valdosta State Football Schedule 2025

All Times Eastern

  • Aug. 30 (Sat): Valdosta State 31, Clark Atlanta 28 (W)
  • Sept. 6 (Sat): Johnson C. Smith 28, Valdosta State 16 (L)
  • Sept. 13 (Sat): Valdosta State 56, Chowan 3 (W)
  • Sept. 27 (Sat): UNC Pembroke 31, Valdosta State 0 (L)
  • Oct. 4 (Sat): Lenoir-Rhyne 32, Valdosta State 25 (L)
  • Oct. 11 (Sat): The Citadel 38, Valdosta State 14 (L)
  • Oct. 25 (Sat): Valdosta State 35, North Greenville 24 (W)
  • Nov. 1 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. West Alabama
  • Nov. 8 (Sat): 4 p.m. vs. Delta State
  • Nov. 15 (Sat): 3 p.m. at West Florida

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FloCollege D2 Football Rankings: Week 9

  1. Ferris State (Prev. 1)
  2. Harding (Prev. 2)
  3. Kutztown (Prev. 3)
  4. West Florida (Prev. 4)
  5. Western Colorado (Prev. 5)
  6. CSU Pueblo (Prev. 6)
  7. Central Washington (Prev. 7)
  8. Indianapolis (Prev. 9)
  9. Virginia Union (Prev. 10)
  10. Augustana (SD) (Prev. 12)
  11. Delta State (Prev. 13)
  12. Pittsburg State (Prev. 11)
  13. Minnesota Duluth (Prev. 15)
  14. Northwest Missouri State (Prev. 14)
  15. Findlay (Prev. 18)
  16. Minnesota State (Prev. 8)
  17. Slippery Rock (Prev. 17)
  18. Angelo State (Prev. 19)
  19. Ashland (Prev. 23)
  20. Frostburg State (Prev. 22)
  21. West Alabama (Prev. 16)
  22. Michigan Tech (Prev. 25)
  23. UT Permian Basin (Prev. 21)
  24. Grand Valley State (Prev. 20)
  25. Northwood (Prev. RV)

Also Received Votes: Albany State, Johnson C. Smith, Assumption, Newberry, Western Oregon, Wingate, Benedict, UNC Pembroke, Carson-Newman

AFCA Division II Coaches Poll For Week 9 Of 2025 Season

  1. Ferris St. (31) (Prev. 1)
  2. Harding (Prev. 2)
  3. West Florida (Prev. 3)
  4. Kutztown (Prev. 4)
  5. Augustana (S.D.) (Prev. 5)
  6. Western Colorado (Prev. 6)
  7. Colorado St.-Pueblo (Prev. 7)
  8. Central Washington (Prev. 8)
  9. Pittsburg St. (Prev. 10)
  10. Virginia Union (Prev. 12)
  11. Findlay (Prev. 14)
  12. UIndy (Prev. 13)
  13. Minnesota-Duluth (Prev. 15)
  14. Northwest Missouri St. (Prev. 16)
  15. Delta St. (Prev. 17)
  16. Angelo St. (Prev. 19)
  17. Ashland (Prev. 20)
  18. Minnesota St. (Prev. 9)
  19. Johnson C. Smith (Prev. 22)
  20. UT Permian Basin (Prev. 23)
  21. West Alabama (Prev. 11)
  22. Slippery Rock (Prev. 24)
  23. Albany St. (Prev. NR)
  24. Frostburg St. (Prev. NR)
  25. Grand Valley St. (Prev. 18)

Dropped Out: Benedict (21), Southern Arkansas (25)

Others Receiving Votes: Assumption, 28; Newberry, 20; Benedict, 19; UNC Pembroke, 16; Chadron St., 14; Northern St., 10; Indiana (Pa.), 9; Northwood, 7; Saginaw Valley St., 3; Southern Arkansas, 3; Western Oregon, 3; Carson-Newman, 2; Michigan Tech, 2; Upper Iowa, 1.

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The first round of the 2025 NCAA Division II Playoffs will be Nov. 22.

The 2025 Division II Football Championship title game will be played Dec. 20, 2025, at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas.

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