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How Ranked NCAA Division II Football Teams Fared In Week 7

How Ranked NCAA Division II Football Teams Fared In Week 7

See how every ranked NCAA Division II football team performed in Week 7, including Ferris State's win, CSU Pueblo's scoring explosion and a major upset.

Oct 18, 2026 by Allen Catour
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Rivalry bragging rights were on the line, unbeaten teams kept rolling and the Division II Top 25 took a few hits in a wild Week 7 of college football. 

No. 1 Ferris State Football emerged from the Anchor-Bone Classic with a hard-fought 41-34 win over No. 13 Grand Valley State, No. 4 Colorado State-Pueblo erupted for 77 points and Western Oregon Football delivered a statement victory by knocking off No. 20 UT Permian Basin.

From high-scoring shootouts to decisive blowouts, Saturday's results gave the national title picture plenty to talk about. 

Here's how every ranked NCAA Division II team fared in Week 7.

Top 10

  • No. 1 Ferris State: Defeated No. 13 Grand Valley State 41-34.
  • No. 2 Harding: Defeated No. 15 Henderson State 46-16.
  • No. 3 Kutztown: Defeated Millersville 45-7.
  • No. 4 CSU Pueblo: Defeated New Mexico Highlands 77-17.
  • No. 5 Minnesota State: Bye
  • No. 6 Western Colorado: Defeated Fort Lewis 55-0.
  • No. 7 Slippery Rock: Defeated No. 19 Indiana (Pa.) 42-26.
  • No. 8 Emporia State: Defeated Central Oklahoma 23-16.
  • No. 9 Davenport: Defeated Roosevelt 59-21.
  • No. 10 Northwood: Defeated Lake Erie 41-7.

11-20 

  • No. 11 Central Washington: Defeated Texas A&M-Kingsville 52-49.
  • No. 12 Northwest Missouri State: Defeated Fort Hays State 24-23.
  • No. 13 Grand Valley State: Lost to No. 1 Ferris State 41-34.
  • No. 14 Michigan Tech: Defeated Northern Michigan 56-33.
  • No. 15 Henderson State: Lost to No. 2 Harding 46-16.
  • No. 16 Findlay: Lost to Hillsdale 22-19.
  • No. 17 Valdosta State: Bye
  • No. 18 Carson-Newman: Defeated Emory & Henry 31-10.
  • No. 19 Indiana (Pa.): Lost to No. 7 Slippery Rock 42-26.
  • No. 20 UT Permian Basin: Lost to Western Oregon 38-19.

21-25

  • No. 21 West Alabama: Lost to West Florida 37-3.
  • No. 22 North Greenville: Defeated Shorter 31-3.
  • No. 23 Minnesota-Duluth: Bye
  • No. 24 Virginia Union: Defeated Bowie State 48-7.
  • No. 25 Wayne State (Neb.): Bye

What Were The Biggest Results From Week 7?

Ferris State Wins The Anchor-Bone Classic

Ferris State maintained its No. 1 ranking with a 41-34 victory over Grand Valley State. The Bulldogs entered the rivalry game undefeated, while Grand Valley State was looking to rebound from its previous week's loss to Michigan Tech.

Harding Remains Undefeated

Harding improved to 7-0 with a 46-16 win over Henderson State. The victory kept the Bisons near the top of the Division II rankings and handed Henderson State its first loss of the season.

Central Washington Survives A Shootout

Central Washington and Texas A&M-Kingsville combined for 101 points in a 52-49 game. The Wildcats came away with the victory to improve their position among the nation's ranked teams.

Western Oregon Upsets UT Permian Basin

Western Oregon earned one of the week's notable wins by defeating No. 20 UT Permian Basin 38-19. The result dealt the Falcons their second loss of the season.

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