NCR D1 Rankings Fall 2026 Week 8
OK, let's get into the main event straight off.
With #1 Walsh losing, who is in the top spot. To be honest, you could pick any of the top three. Walsh did lose to Kutztown, but they have beaten Marian, Rio Grande, Wheeling, and, most importantly for this conversation, St. Bonaventure.
What Is Going On in the MAC?
The reduction of the size of the MAC may have helped the teams moving down to D2, but there is concern in the remaining four-team D1AA conference.
D1A Roundup: Some Startups in Arizona and Rugby East Leaders Roll
It was a busy D1A weekend with a couple of teams getting some first looks.
Navy vs Mount St. Mary's
Navy finally got to their #1 rankings and will hold onto it as they beat Mount St. Mary's 62-10.
Navy remains unbeaten in overall play and, then, logically, also in the Rugby East.
More ARC Shakeups
Funally a not-super-close game for St. Bonaventure, as Bonnies defeated Wheeling 29-7 Friday night in Atlantic Rugby Conference action.
With the win, Bonnies improved to 3-1.
Storming First Half Sees Ohio State Past Indiana
Ohio State rode a 35-point first half to defeat Indiana 42-25 on a chilly Friday night in Columbus, Ohio.
The victory doesn't affect the Big Ten standings but it does set up a nice narrative for what could well be the conference final.
