If you expected to see Findlay, Western Oregon, Newberry, and Northeastern State in the top 15 after week one, well congratulations you're a psychic, but for the rest of us bums, this is a pretty exciting time to be a D2 football fan. 

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Of course, Newberry finished the year fantastically in the D2 playoffs, and Findlay had a breakout year. But seeing them installed among GVSU, NW Missouri State, et al, is impressive and should be noted, because who knows what happens after another week of football. 

Now, let's talk about some movement. Ferris and Harding keep their spots, but Kutztown moves down one, while Pueblo moves up. Northwood jumps into the rankings, as do Wayne State (Neb.) and Henderson State. Basically the entire second half of these rankings has had some changeover. 

Here's the full FloCollege Top 25 ahead of Week 2 of the Division 2 football season. 

D2 Football Rankings 2026: Top 25

1. Ferris State (2-0)
2. Harding (1-0)
3. CSU Pueblo (2-0)
4. Kutztown (1-0)
5. Minnesota State (2-0)
6. Northwest Missouri State (1-0)
7. Western Colorado (2-0)
8. Grand Valley State (2-0)
9. Findlay (1-0)
10. Western Oregon (2-0)
11. Newberry (1-0)
12. Northeastern State (2-0)
13. Michigan Tech (2-0)
14. Central Washington (0-1)
15. Indianapolis (1-1)
16. Benedict (2-0)
17. Northwood (1-0)
18. Slippery Rock (1-0)
19. Valdosta State (2-0)
20. East Stroudsburg (2-0)
21. Minnesota Duluth (1-1)
22. Augustana (SD) (1-1)
23. Wayne State (Neb.) (2-0)
24. Henderson State (1-0)
25. Virginia Union (1-1)

Also receiving votes:

Johnson C. Smith (1-1), Minnesota State Moorhead (2-0), Carson-Newman (2-0), California (Pa.) (1-0), Indiana (Pa.) (1-0), Kentucky State (1-1), Edinboro (1-0), Wingate (1-1), Upper Iowa (1-1), Chadron State (1-1).

Previous Rankings: 

• Preseason
• Week 0

How The FloCollege D2 Football Rankings Are Determined

The FloCollege Division 2 football rankings are driven by a mix of objective data and input from voters.

Ranking factors include:

• Voter Points
• Wins
• Margin of Victory
• Away Wins
• Strength of Schedule

D2 Football Week 2 Schedule On FloCollege

Here's every Division 2 football game happening on FloCollege this week.

• 11:45 a.m. ET: Indianapolis vs Davenport
• 12:00 p.m. ET: Wayne State (MI) vs Hillsdale
• 12:00 p.m. ET: Fairmont State vs Findlay
• 12:00 p.m. ET: Monroe University New Rochelle vs Pace
• 12:00 p.m. ET: Saginaw Valley State vs Northwood
• 1:00 p.m. ET: Pittsburg State vs West Alabama
• 1:00 p.m. ET: Wingate vs Carson-Newman
• 1:00 p.m. ET: Catawba vs Mars Hill
• 1:00 p.m. ET: Tusculum vs Emory & Henry
• 2:00 p.m. ET: Anderson (SC) vs UVA Wise
• 4:00 p.m. ET: Bentley vs Saint Anselm
• 6:00 p.m. ET: William Jewell vs Kentucky Wesleyan
• 7:00 p.m. ET: Lenoir-Rhyne vs Newberry
• 7:00 p.m. ET: Western New Mexico vs UT Permian Basin
• 7:00 p.m. ET: Grand Valley State vs Ashland
• 9:00 p.m. ET: Ferris State vs Central Washington

How To Watch D2 Football In 2026

Hundreds of Division 2 football games will stream live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Game replays, highlights and breaking news will also be available on both platforms.

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